Sow in September

Solar Fire Daisy Seeds (Ursinia anthemoides)

Solar Fire Daisy is a vibrant annual producing fiery orange and yellow daisy-like flowers all summer long. Its compact, bushy growth makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Loved for its bright, long-lasting blooms and easy care, it adds a cheerful splash of color to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Fiery orange and yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom all summer

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for borders and containers

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ursinia anthemoides

• Variety: Solar Fire

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–35 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and bedding displays

• Containers and patio pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Brightening summer garden beds

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; March–May outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings 20–25 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; deadhead faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming

SOFT PINK MALLOW SEEDS (Lavatera trimestris)

Soft Pink Mallow is a charming annual that fills the garden with delicate, hibiscus-like blooms in soft pastel pink. Flowering over a long summer season, it creates a graceful display in borders, beds, and cottage gardens while also making an excellent cut flower. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, this mallow is perfect for adding color and elegance with minimal effort.

Why Grow "Soft Pink Mallow"

• Beautiful hibiscus-like flowers in soft pink shades

• Long flowering season for continuous color

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Lavatera trimestris)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator planting

Ideal For

• Cottage and informal garden styles

• Adding soft pastel tones to mixed borders

• Cutting for fresh floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: Directly after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Soapwort – Seeds (Saponaria ocymoides)

Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides), also known as Rock Soapwort or Tumbling Ted, is a low-growing perennial that forms a carpet of bright pink, starry flowers from late spring through summer. Perfect for rock gardens, walls, or as ground cover, it’s easy to grow and attracts pollinators. Hardy and reliable, it’s ideal for creating long-lasting splashes of color in sunny spots.

Why Grow "Soapwort"

• Masses of bright pink, star-shaped flowers

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Spreading habit makes excellent ground cover

• Loved by bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Saponaria ocymoides)

• Height: 10–15 cm, spreading habit

• Flowering: May–July

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Rock gardens, walls, ground cover, borders

Ideal For

• Rockeries and stone walls

• Low-maintenance ground cover

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edging for sunny borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October

• Sow direct in prepared soil, lightly cover

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in sunny positions

SOAPWORT SEEDS (Saponaria officinalis)

Bring charming, fragrant flowers and low-maintenance beauty to your garden with Soapwort. This hardy perennial produces clusters of soft pink blooms throughout summer, attracting pollinators while adding a cottage-garden feel to borders, beds, and wildflower areas. It’s easy to grow and spreads naturally for a long-lasting display.

Why Grow "Soapwort"

• Soft pink, fragrant blooms

• Hardy and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower areas

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Saponaria officinalis)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, beds, wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly areas

Ideal For

• Adding soft color and fragrance to borders and beds

• Naturalizing in cottage gardens or wildflower areas

• Attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Beginner gardeners seeking easy-to-grow perennials

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun for best flowering

Snow on the Mountain Seeds (Euphorbia marginata)

Snow on the Mountain is a striking annual known for its unique white-margined green foliage that creates a dramatic, snow-dusted effect. Its upright growth makes it perfect for garden borders, mixed beds, and floral displays. Loved for its ornamental foliage and easy care, it adds year-round interest to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white-edged foliage resembling a snow-dusted effect

• Upright, bushy growth adds structure and texture to gardens

• Long-lasting and low-maintenance

• Excellent for cut foliage arrangements

Key Features

• Botanical name: Euphorbia marginata

• Variety: Snow on the Mountain

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Garden borders and mixed beds

• Containers and patio displays

• Cut foliage for arrangements

• Adding ornamental texture and contrast

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors or outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or directly outdoors

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C

3. Transplanting: Thin or transplant seedlings 40–50 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; maintain well-drained soil; no special feeding required

Silene 'Coeli Rosa' Mix – Seeds (Silene coeli-rosa)

Also known as "Catchfly" or "Rose of Heaven", this charming annual produces a mass of delicate, starry blooms in shades of rose, pink, and white. Compact and free-flowering, it’s an excellent choice for borders, edging, and cottage-style gardens.

Why Grow Silene 'Coeli Rosa' Mix?

• Abundant, colorful blooms in soft shades

• Compact and bushy growth habit

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowers: Summer, in rose, pink, and white

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Use: Borders, edging, beds, cottage gardens, containers

Ideal For

• Adding color to mixed borders

• Filling gaps with quick summer flowers

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow: March–May directly outdoors

• Sow depth: Lightly cover seeds, keep soil moist

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Flowers: June–September

Tip: Deadhead regularly to encourage longer blooming.

Sea Lavender ‘Statice Seeker Mix’ Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

The Sea Lavender ‘Statice Seeker Mix’ produces a vibrant mix of long-lasting, papery blooms perfect for fresh and dried arrangements. This hardy annual thrives in sunny borders and containers, offering a spectrum of colors that add texture and elegance to bouquets, wreaths, and garden displays.

Why Grow ‘Statice Seeker Mix’

• Colorful, long-lasting blooms for fresh and dried arrangements

• Hardy and easy-to-grow annual

• Adds texture and interest to gardens and floral designs

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: Summer (July–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers, dried arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Cut flowers just before fully open for best drying results

Scarlet Salvia 'Piccolo' Seeds (Salvia splendens)

Scarlet Salvia 'Piccolo' is a compact, vibrant bedding plant producing bright scarlet spikes that add striking color to borders, containers, and garden beds. Its uniform, dwarf habit makes it perfect for mass plantings, edging, or mixed displays. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s a reliable choice for summer color.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, dwarf habit ideal for small gardens and containers

• Bright scarlet flower spikes that provide long-lasting color

• Excellent for mass plantings, borders, and edging

• Attracts pollinators and adds bold summer interest

Key Features

• Botanical name: Salvia splendens

• Variety: 'Piccolo'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, 15–25 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Containers and patio displays

• Mass bedding schemes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; March–May outdoors after frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist seed compost; press gently

   • Keep at 20–22°C; germination occurs in 10–14 days

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings 20–25 cm apart after frost risk has passed

4. Care: Water moderately; remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming

Saffron Thistle Yellow – 20 Seeds (Carthamus tinctorius)

A striking and unusual garden flower, Saffron Thistle Yellow produces bold, spiky thistle-like blooms in golden-yellow shades that add texture and color to borders. This hardy, sun-loving plant is valued not only for its ornamental appeal but also for its long-lasting cut flowers and historical use as a natural dye and saffron substitute.

What Makes It Special

• Unique thistle-like blooms in glowing yellow

• Long vase life – excellent cut flower

• Drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soils

• Historically used for natural dyes and coloring

Key Features

• Hardy annual, height: 60–90 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Tolerates drought and poor ground

• Flowers June–September

Ideal For

• Striking borders and wildflower gardens

• Cut flower arrangements and drying

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Low-maintenance, sun-baked spots

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors Mar–May in well-drained soil, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Cover lightly with soil and water well

• Germination: 7–21 days

• Thin seedlings as they grow for stronger plants