Products

🌸 Dianthus Baby Doll Mix’ – Fragrant, Compact Blooms for Borders & Pots

🛒 Product Description

Dianthus Baby Doll Mix’ is a delightful and compact annual variety featuring frilly, single to semi-double blooms in a cheerful mix of pink, red, white, and bicolored shades. With its sweet clove-like fragrance and tidy growth habit, it’s perfect for:

• 🌿 Edging garden beds and borders
• 🪴 Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets
• 💐 Fragrant cut flower arrangements

Growing to just 20–25 cm, Baby Doll Mix thrives in full sun, blooms from late spring through summer, and attracts bees and butterflies. Its charming flowers and compact form make it ideal for small-space gardens and cottage-style displays.

🌱 Germination & Growing Instructions

1. When to Sow: Late winter to spring
2. Sowing Method: Sow into trays or directly into garden beds
3. Depth: Sow 3 mm deep
4. Temperature: Maintain 18–22°C
5. Watering: Keep soil moist until germination
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Transplanting: Move to final position when seedlings are strong enough to handle.

Chinese Purple Bell Vine – Exotic Elegance for Vertical Spaces
Add a touch of drama to your garden with the Chinese Purple Bell Vine. This rare and striking climber features deep purple, bell-shaped flowers with flared magenta petals, suspended like lanterns against lush green foliage. A true showstopper for trellises, arches, and hanging baskets.

🌸 Features

• Fast-growing annual or tender perennial
• Unique bell-shaped blooms with trailing stems
• Ideal for vertical gardens, fences, and pots
• Long flowering season from late spring to autumn
• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

🌱 Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors in late winter to early spring
• Lightly cover seeds; germinates in 14–21 days at 20–24°C
• Transplant after frost into full sun or part shade
• Prefers rich, well-drained soil and regular watering
• Can reach 2–3 m in a single season

📏 Spacing

• Space 30–45 cm apart for climbing coverage

💡 Mari’s Tip: Pair with pale companion plants to highlight its dramatic blooms. Perfect for seasonal bundles or rare seed collections.

Approx. 10 x seeds

🌼 Chrysanthemum Dunnetti Mixed – Bold, Long-Lasting Blooms for Beds & Bouquets

Brighten your garden with the bold, cheerful blooms of Chrysanthemum 'Dunnetti Mixed'.
This easy-to-grow annual produces a dazzling mix of flower forms—single, semi-double, and double—in vivid shades of red, yellow, white, orange, and pink. With a bushy habit and long flowering season, it’s ideal for borders, containers, and seasonal cut flower arrangements. A favourite for cottage gardens and pollinator-friendly plantings.

• Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum carinatum (syn. Ismelia carinata)
• Height & Spread: 45–60cm tall × 30cm wide
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early autumn
• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers, cottage gardens
• Other Names: Painted Daisy, Tricolour Daisy
• Approx: 0.200g / 40 - 50 seeds

Why You'll Love It:

• Mix of single, semi-double, and double blooms
• Vibrant colour palette for bold garden impact
• Excellent for cutting and arranging
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Fast-growing and low maintenance

🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

🌞 Sunlight:
Thrives in full sun. Tolerates part shade but may reduce flowering.

🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Sow directly in spring, summer, or autumn (temperate zones)
• Sow on surface or barely cover (1–2mm deep)
• Germinates in 14–21 days at 18–21°C
• Space plants 25–30cm apart

💧 Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant in cooler months.

✂️ Maintenance:

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• Trim lightly to maintain shape
• Replace seasonally for best performance

🌼 Tip:
Perfect for mass plantings, seasonal borders, or pairing with calendula, cornflowers, and zinnias for a vibrant summer display.

Create a vertical spectacle with the dramatic blooms of Cobaea 'Cathedral Bells Violet'.
Also known as Cup-and-Saucer Vine, this vigorous climber produces lush green foliage and large, bell-shaped flowers that open green and mature to deep violet. With its rapid growth and long flowering season, it’s perfect for covering fences, arches, pergolas, or trellises. A favourite for cottage gardens and vertical displays, it also attracts bees and hummingbirds.

• Botanical Name: Cobaea scandens
• Height & Spread: 3–6m tall × 1–2m wide
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Flowering Period: Summer to autumn
• Uses: Vertical gardens, trellises, fences, arches, cut flowers
• Other Names: Cathedral Bells, Cup-and-Saucer Vine
• Approx 0.325g / 5 seeds 

Why You'll Love It:

• Large, bell-shaped violet blooms with a honey-like fragrance
• Fast-growing climber for quick coverage
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Ideal for vertical interest and floral screens
• Easy to grow in warm-temperate climates like Victoria

🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

🌞 Sunlight:
Prefers full sun but tolerates part shade. More sun encourages stronger flowering and faster growth.

🌱 Soil:
Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil. Add compost or organic matter before planting.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Sow indoors in late winter to early spring
• Soak seeds overnight before sowing
• Sow seeds flat-side down, 5mm deep
• Germinates in 14–21 days at 20–24°C
• Harden off and transplant after last frost
• Space plants 30–45cm apart

💧 Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—avoid waterlogging.

✂️ Maintenance:

• Provide strong support for climbing
• Pinch tips to encourage bushier growth
• Deadhead to prolong flowering
• Prune back after flowering to tidy and manage growth

🌼 Tip:
Pair with morning glories or sweet peas for a layered vertical display. Ideal for arches, fences, or to screen unsightly areas with lush foliage and blooms.

🌸Aquilegia vulgaris Double Flower Tall Mixed – Elegant Spring Blooms (Not for W.A.)

🛒 Product Description

Add a touch of romantic charm to your spring garden with Aquilegia vulgaris Double Flower Tall Mixed. Known for its spur-less, double blooms and graceful upright habit, this variety reaches up to 80 cm tall, making it a stunning choice for:

• 🌿 Spring borders
• 🏡 Cottage gardens
• 🌸 Cut flower arrangements

Each plant produces a mix of elegant, long-lasting flowers that bring soft texture and color to garden beds. This variety offers excellent value for growers seeking height and sophistication in their spring displays.

❗ Note: Not available for sale in Western Australia due to regional restrictions.

🌱 Germination & Growing Instructions

1. When to Sow: Late winter to early spring
2. Sowing Method: Surface sow on moist seed raising mix
3. Temperature: Maintain 15–20°C
4. Watering:
• Do not water from above
• Place container in a shallow water bath until moist, then allow to drain
5. Germination Time: 2–3 weeks
6. Transplanting: Once seedlings are strong enough to handle

Cornflower – Ball Mix
Bachelor’s Button | Heirloom | Hardy Annual

Add timeless charm and vibrant colour to your garden with Cornflower 'Double Ball Mix'.
This easy-to-grow annual produces large, double flowers in soft shades of blue, pink, and white on tall, upright stems. Perfect for mass plantings, borders, and floral arrangements, these blooms are also edible—adding a splash of colour to salads and desserts. A favourite for pollinator gardens and dried flower crafts.

• Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus
• Height & Spread: 60–100cm tall × 30cm wide
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, limy, moderately fertile soil
• Flowering Period: Spring to summer
• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, dried flowers, edible petals
• Other Names: Bachelor's Button, Bluebottle
• Approx. 0.215g/40 seeds

Why You'll Love It:

• Large, double blooms in soft pastel tones
• Excellent for cutting and drying
• Edible petals for culinary use
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Hardy and low maintenance

🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

🌞 Sunlight:
Requires full sun for best flowering and strong stems.

🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, limy soil. Tolerates poor soils but avoid heavy clay.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Sow directly in autumn or early spring
• Cover seeds lightly (2–5mm deep)
• Germinates in 7–21 days at 16–20°C
• Space plants 20–30cm apart

💧 Watering:
Water regularly during germination and establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant in cooler months.

✂️ Maintenance:

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• Cut back after flowering to promote regrowth
• Self-seeds readily—allow some blooms to mature for naturalised displays

🌼 Tip:
Perfect for pairing with calendula, poppies, and larkspur in a cottage-style border. Ideal for cool and temperate climates like Victoria

🌼 Cosmidium ‘Brunette’ – Rich Mahogany Blooms for Wildflower Gardens & Borders

Add rich colour and fragrance to your garden with Cosmidium 'Brunette'.
Also known as Burridge’s Greenthread, this easy-to-grow annual features fine, feathery foliage and distinctive daisy-like flowers with deep mahogany centres and golden edges. Native to Texas, it thrives in warm, dry conditions and blooms continuously from early summer to frost. A favourite for native-style gardens, pollinator habitats, and low-maintenance borders.

• Botanical Name: Cosmidium burridgeanum
• Height & Spread: 45–60cm tall × 30cm wide
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.5)
• Flowering Period: Mid-summer to early autumn
• Uses: Wildflower gardens, borders, containers, cut flowers
• Other Names: Burridge’s Greenthread, Chocolate Daisy
• Approx: 0.220g / 50 seeds 

Why You'll Love It:

• Mahogany-red blooms with golden edges
• Chocolate-scented flowers attract bees and butterflies
• Fast-growing and drought-tolerant
• Excellent for naturalised and prairie-style plantings
• Low maintenance and self-seeding

🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

🌞 Sunlight:
Requires full sun for best flowering and compact growth.

🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates dry, sandy, or rocky conditions.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Sow directly in spring after last frost or autumn in mild climates
• Sow 2–3 seeds per spot, barely cover with sifted soil
• Germinates in 10–14 days at 18–22°C
• Space plants 20–30cm apart

💧 Watering:
Water regularly during germination and establishment. Once mature, water sparingly—highly drought-tolerant.

✂️ Maintenance:

• Deadhead to prolong flowering
• Allow some blooms to go to seed for natural reseeding
• Replace seasonally for best performance

🌼 Tip:
Perfect for pairing with coreopsis, cosmos, or native grasses in a pollinator-friendly border. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.

🌸 Cosmos ‘Apricot Lemonade’ – Soft Pastel Blooms for Cottage Gardens & Bouquets

Add a dreamy touch to your garden with Cosmos 'Apricot Lemonade'.
This upright, bushy annual produces single, daisy-like flowers in pale apricot tones with mauve-pink flushes at the base and golden centres. Blooming continuously from midsummer to autumn, it’s ideal for cottage gardens, pollinator habitats, and cut flower arrangements. With finely divided foliage and a light, airy habit, it brings movement and softness to any planting scheme.

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Apricot Lemonade'
• Height & Spread: 50–70cm tall × 45cm wide
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Average, moist, well-drained soil
• Flowering Period: Mid-summer to autumn
• Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator gardens
• Other Names: Cosmea 'Apricot Lemonade'
• Approx: 10 seeds per pkt

Why You'll Love It:

• Unique pastel blooms with peach, pink, and lemon tones
• Long flowering season with minimal care
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Excellent for cutting and arranging
• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance

🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

🌞 Sunlight:
Requires full sun for best flowering and strong stems.

🌱 Soil:
Prefers average, moist, well-drained soil. Avoid overly rich soil, which can reduce flowering.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Sow directly after last frost or indoors 4–6 weeks prior
• Sow seeds 3–5mm deep
• Germinates in 7–14 days at 20–24°C
• Space plants 30–45cm apart

💧 Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant and thrives in heat.

✂️ Maintenance:

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• Pinch tips early to promote bushier growth
• Allow some flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding

🌼 Tip:
Perfect for pairing with zinnias, salvias, or calendula in a pastel-themed border. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.