Sow in October

Rudbeckia 'Autumn Pine' Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bring warm autumn tones to your garden with Rudbeckia 'Autumn Pine'. This hardy annual produces daisy-like blooms in rich golden-yellow shades with dark contrasting centers, perfect for creating a glowing late-summer display.

What Makes It Special

• Cheerful golden-yellow blooms with striking centers

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to first frost

• Hardy and low-maintenance—ideal for beginners

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Annual (sometimes short-lived perennial)

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cut flowers and late-season color

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–21°C

• Lightly cover seeds; germination in 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost in a sunny spot

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

Classic Zinnia – Seeds

(Zinnia linearis angustifolia) – Annual

The Classic Zinnia (Zinnia linearis angustifolia) is a compact and easy-to-grow annual, loved for its masses of daisy-like blooms in bright shades of yellow, orange, and white. Unlike tall zinnia varieties, this type has a bushy, spreading habit and flowers abundantly all summer long, making it perfect for edging, borders, and pots. It is drought-tolerant, long-flowering, and pollinator-friendly, ensuring a cheerful display with minimal effort.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Blooming period: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding and borders

• Containers and pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April (in trays or pots at 18–22°C)

• Sow outdoors: May (after frost has passed)

• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm, cover lightly with soil

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Prefers sunny spots; deadhead to extend flowering season

Hyacinth Bean – Seeds

(Dolichos lablab)

Hyacinth Bean is a fast-growing climber that brings striking ornamental value with its purple-tinged stems, lush foliage, and clusters of lilac-purple flowers followed by eye-catching, glossy pods. Perfect for creating quick vertical coverage, it adds vibrant color and an exotic touch to fences, arches, or trellises throughout summer.

Key Features

• Type: Tender annual climber

• Height: 200–300 cm

• Spread: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Trellises and arches

• Vertical screens and fences

• Exotic-themed gardens

• Attracting bees and butterflies

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Harden off and plant out after frost, spacing 30–45 cm

• Provide sturdy support for climbing

Butterfly Wildflower Mix – 1g Seeds

Bring your garden to life with the Butterfly Wildflower Mix, specially selected to attract butterflies and other pollinators. This colorful blend combines hardy annuals and perennials that provide nectar-rich flowers from early summer through autumn. Easy to sow and low-maintenance, it creates a vibrant, wildlife-friendly display that supports biodiversity.

Why Grow Butterfly Wildflower Mix?

• Specially formulated to attract butterflies

• Long season of nectar-rich blooms

• Easy to sow directly outdoors

• Supports pollinators and biodiversity

Key Features

• Type: Annuals and perennials mix

• Height: 30–90 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Coverage: 1 g covers approx. 1–2 m²

Ideal For

• Wildlife and pollinator gardens

• Naturalized areas and meadows

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Low-maintenance landscapes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–June or September

• Rake soil to a fine tilth, scatter seeds evenly, cover lightly

• Water gently until established

• Thin seedlings where necessary

• Allow some plants to self-seed for following years

Tip: For best results, sow in a sunny spot with poor to moderately fertile soil.

Garden Cosmos ‘Picotee’ – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

Garden Cosmos ‘Picotee’ (Cosmos bipinnatus) is an elegant annual producing daisy-like flowers with delicate contrasting edges in shades of white, pink, and magenta. Its tall, airy stems create a graceful, meadow-like effect, making it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it also attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Why Grow "Picotee"

• Striking flowers with contrasting colored edges

• Tall, airy stems for a graceful, meadow-like display

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Cosmos bipinnatus)

• Height: 80–120 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower-style gardens

• Tall border displays

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–June directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix – Seeds (Begonia semperflorens)

Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix is a compact, easy-to-grow annual that delivers masses of blooms in shades of red, pink, and white. With glossy green foliage and long-lasting flowers, it thrives in beds, borders, or containers. Heat- and drought-tolerant, it’s the perfect choice for effortless summer color.

Why Grow "Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix"

• Continuous blooms in vibrant shades

• Compact, low-maintenance growth

• Tolerant of heat and dry conditions

• Perfect for edging and containers

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Begonia semperflorens)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Bedding, edging, patio pots, containers

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Low-maintenance summer planting

• Adding vibrant color to small spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March (surface sow, do not cover)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–24°C

• Transplant seedlings to 20 cm spacing

• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost

• Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth

Morning Glory ‘Ruffle Red’ – 5 Seeds

(Ipomoea imperialis)

The Morning Glory ‘Ruffle Red’ is a stunning and unusual climber with rich, velvety red blooms and beautifully ruffled, frilled petals. This variety combines the classic vigour of Morning Glories with a more exotic flower form, making it a real highlight in the garden. Its lush heart-shaped foliage and continuous summer display make it ideal for covering fences, arches, pergolas, and trellises.

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 2–3 m

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun / partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Adding a dramatic splash of red to vertical spaces

• Fences, arches, trellises, and pergolas

• Large containers with supports

• Cottage gardens and exotic planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: May–June, after the last frost

• Pre-treatment: Nick or soak seeds 12–24 hours before sowing

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Plant spacing: 30–40 cm

• Provide strong support for climbing stems

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Flowering Maple Mix – Seeds (Abutilon hybridum ‘Bellevue’)

Flowering Maple ‘Bellevue Mix’ (Abutilon hybridum) is a stunning half-hardy perennial known for its maple-like foliage and graceful, lantern-shaped blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink. Perfect for containers, conservatories, or sheltered borders, it flowers over a long season and attracts pollinators with its nectar-rich blossoms.

Why Grow "Bellevue Mix"

• Exotic, lantern-shaped flowers in rich colors

• Maple-like foliage for added interest

• Long flowering season

• Pollinator-friendly and versatile

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy perennial (Abutilon hybridum)

• Height: 90–150 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun or light shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, conservatories, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Conservatories and patios

• Containers and sheltered spots

• Exotic or tropical-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Germination: 20–30 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant to 45 cm spacing after frost

• Prefers rich, well-drained soil and regular watering

• Can be overwintered indoors in frost-free conditions

Dahlia 'Mignon Coltness' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Mignon Coltness' is a compact, free-flowering variety that produces masses of single blooms in warm shades of scarlet, orange, and yellow with golden centers. Easy to grow from seed, these bushy plants create a bold splash of summer color and are perfect for borders, edging, and containers. Loved by pollinators, they’ll keep your garden lively all season long.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (grown from seed)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Bedding and borders

• Containers and pots

• Edging paths and garden beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Deadhead regularly for continuous flowering