Annuals

Create a vibrant floral carpet with this cheerful mix of dwarf asters!
Aster 'Colour Carpet Mixed' is a compact, bushy annual that produces masses of daisy-like blooms in a dazzling array of colours—pink, purple, white, red, and lavender. Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings, this variety delivers long-lasting colour from late summer into autumn.

• Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
• Height & Spread: 20–30cm tall × 25cm wide
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Flowering Period: Late summer to early autumn
• Uses: Bedding, borders, containers, mass plantings
• Other Names: China Aster, Carpet Aster
•  Approx 0.100g/70 seeds per pkt 

Why You'll Love It:

• Compact, bushy habit ideal for edging and pots
• Bright, cheerful mix of colours
• Long flowering season
• Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects
• Great for small spaces and low-maintenance gardens

🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

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

🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Enrich with compost before planting.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Sow indoors from late winter to early spring, or directly after last frost
• Cover seeds lightly (2–3mm deep)
• Germinates in 7–14 days at 20–25°C
• Space plants 20–25cm apart

💧 Watering:
Keep soil moist during germination and establishment. Water at the base to avoid fungal issues.

✂️ Maintenance:

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms
• Avoid overhead watering
• Rotate planting location each year to prevent disease build-up

🌼 Tip:
Perfect for edging veggie beds, filling gaps in borders, or creating a cheerful potted display. Combine with marigolds, alyssum, or dwarf zinnias for a vibrant summer palette

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

Sweet Pea ‘Elegance Mix’ – Fragrant, Long-Stemmed Blooms for Bouquets & Trellises

🛒 Product Description

Sweet Pea ‘Elegance Mix’ is a premium selection of long-stemmed, ruffled blooms in a sophisticated mix of pastel and jewel tones, including lavender, rose, cream, coral, and deep violet. Bred for early flowering and florist-quality stems, it’s perfect for:

• 💐 Cut flower arrangements and wedding bouquets
• 🧺 Trellises, arches, and vertical garden features
• 🌿 Cottage gardens and scented borders

Growing to approximately 1.5–2 m, Elegance Mix thrives in full sun, blooms from late spring through early summer, and offers an intensely sweet fragrance. Its strong stems and abundant blooms make it a favorite among growers and florists alike.

🌱 Germination & Growing Instructions

1. When to Sow: Autumn or early spring
2. Sowing Method: Sow directly or into trays
3. Depth: Sow 2 cm deep
4. Pre-treatment: Soak seeds overnight before sowing
5. Temperature: Maintain 15–18°C
6. Watering: Keep soil moist until germination
7. Germination Time: 10–14 days
8. Support: Provide trellis or netting for climbing.
9. approx. 10-12 seeds 

🌼 Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) – Excelsior Mix

🌼A classic cottage‑garden favourite, Foxglove ‘Excelsior Mix’ produces tall, elegant spires packed with tubular, speckled blooms in shades of rose, lavender, cream, and soft apricot. This premium strain flowers on strong, upright stems and attracts bees, beneficial insects, and garden admirers alike. Perfect for borders, woodland edges, and adding vertical drama to mixed plantings.

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Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea
Height & Spread: 90–150 cm tall × 30–45 cm wide
Position: Part shade to full sun (prefers dappled light)
Soil: Moist, well‑drained soil; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH
Flowering Period: Late spring to mid‑summer
Uses: Cottage gardens, borders, woodland plantings, cut flowers
Other Names: Common Foxglove, Fairy Thimbles
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✨ Why You’ll Love It

• Tall, dramatic flower spikes in a beautiful colour mix
• Speckled throats add intricate detail and charm
• Loved by bees and pollinators
• Excellent for vertical structure in borders
• Biennial that self‑seeds gently for future displays

🌱 Sunlight

Thrives in part shade or dappled sunlight; tolerates full sun in cooler climates. Ideal for woodland edges or morning‑sun positions.

🌱 Soil Requirements

Prefers moist, well‑drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid waterlogged areas. Performs best in slightly acidic to neutral soils.

🌱 Sowing Instructions

• Sow late summer–autumn or early spring
• Surface‑sow; do not cover — seeds need light to germinate
• Germinates in 14–21 days at 15–20°C
• Transplant or thin to 30–45 cm apart when seedlings are strong

💧 Watering

Keep soil lightly moist during germination and early growth. Once established, water moderately — foxgloves prefer consistent moisture but dislike soggy soil.

✂️ Maintenance

• Remove spent flower spikes to encourage side shoots
• Allow some plants to set seed for naturalised drifts
• Biennial habit: foliage in year one, flowers in year two
• Wear gloves when handling — all parts are toxic if ingested

🌼Tip

Plant alongside ferns, hostas, delphiniums, or shade‑loving perennials for a lush, layered cottage‑garden look. Performs beautifully in cool‑temperate climates like Victoria.

🔴 Poppy – Red Flanders

Papaver rhoeas

The classic Red Flanders Poppy brings a bold sweep of scarlet to any garden. With delicate, papery petals and a soft, naturalistic look, this heirloom favourite is ideal for cottage gardens, meadows, borders, and remembrance plantings. Easy, reliable, and perfect for mass displays.

✨ Why You’ll Love It

• Iconic red blooms with a soft, wildflower charm
• Easy to grow and great for naturalising
• Attracts bees and beneficial insects
• Lightly self‑seeds for future seasons

🌱 How to Grow

• Sow: Autumn–early winter
• Position: Full sun; light, well‑drained soil
• Sowing: Surface‑sow; do not cover. Keep lightly moist
• Germination: 10–20 days at 10–15°C
• Thin: 20–25 cm apart; poppies dislike transplanting

🌼 Plant Info

• Height: 40–60 cm
• Flowering: Late winter–spring
• Life cycle: Hardy annual
• Uses: Borders, meadows, cut flowers, remembrance plantings

🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

Watering

• Keep soil lightly moist during germination and early growth
• Once established, water sparingly — poppies prefer dry conditions
• Avoid overhead watering during flowering to protect delicate petals
• Do not allow soil to become waterlogged

General Care

• Choose a sunny, open position for best colour and bloom density
• Avoid rich fertilisers — poppies thrive in lean, low‑nutrient soils
• Allow spent blooms to drop seed if you want naturalised drifts
• Protect young seedlings from heavy rain or strong winds

🛠️ Maintenance Guide

• Do not transplant mature seedlings, sow direct where possible
• Thin seedlings early to prevent overcrowding
• Deadhead for a tidier look, or leave seed pods to self‑seed naturally
• Reduce watering once plants are established
• Cut back dry stems at the end of the season

Create a waterfall of colour with Petunia pendula ‘Balcony Mix’ — a trailing petunia blend featuring single, bi-colour, and veined blooms in a kaleidoscope of vibrant shades. Specially bred for balconies, hanging baskets, tubs, and window boxes, this compact variety grows to 35cm and delivers season-long impact with minimal fuss.

These half-hardy annuals are heat-tolerant and fast-growing, making them ideal for small-space gardeners, container stylists, and anyone seeking bold, cascading floral displays.

• 🌿 Botanical name: Petunia pendula
• 🌼 Life cycle: Half-hardy annual
• 📏 Height: Up to 35cm
• 🌈 Colour mix: Single, bi-colour, veined varieties
• 🧺 Use: Hanging baskets, containers, borders
  

🌱 Growing Instructions

Sowing Time (Australia):

• Temperate & Cool: Sow indoors late winter to early spring
• Subtropical & Tropical: Sow autumn to early spring

Sowing Method:

• Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-raising mix — do not cover
• Maintain temperature around 20–24°C for germination (7–14 days)
• Use a humidity dome or mist regularly to prevent drying

Transplanting:

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle
• Harden off before planting outdoors after frost risk has passed

Position:

• Full sun to part shade
• Ideal for containers, baskets, and raised beds

Soil:

• Well-drained, fertile potting mix with pH 6.0–7.0

Watering & Feeding:

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging
• Feed fortnightly with liquid fertiliser during flowering

Care Tips:

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• Pinch tips early to promote bushier growth
• Protect from frost and heavy rain

Approx: 0.100g of seed per pkt 

Portulaca Double Flowered Mixed

Portulaca Double Flowered Mixed – A Burst of Color, All Summer Long

Brighten your garden with Portulaca Double Flowered Mixed, a vibrant, sun-loving variety that thrives in hot and dry conditions. These double-petaled blooms in dazzling shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, and white create a stunning, low-growing carpet of color. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, hanging baskets, and container planting, this drought-tolerant beauty ensures effortless summer charm.

🌸 Key Features:

• Large, double flowers in a dazzling mix of vivid colors.
• Thrives in full sun and withstands heat and drought.
• Low-growing, spreading habit, ideal for ground cover and pots.
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain for effortless beauty.

🌱 Growing Information:

• Height: 10–15 cm
• Spacing: 15 cm apart for lush coverage
• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C
• Bloom Time: Summer to early autumn
• Sunlight: Full sun

Approx: .080g per pkt 

💡 Why You'll Love It:
Perfect for dry, sunny locations, Portulaca Double Flowered Mixed adds bold, cheerful color with minimal care. Its succulent-like foliage and semi-trailing habit make it an excellent choice for containers, hanging baskets, and garden edges.

✨ Ready to add vibrant, drought-resistant blooms to your garden? Order your Portulaca Double Flowered Mixed seeds today!

Bring a gentle wash of colour to your garden with Phlox drummondii ‘Pastel Shades’ — a charming annual mix featuring soft hues of salmon, rose, pink, yellow, and white. These dainty, star-shaped flowers bloom in clusters atop upright stems, adding elegance to garden beds, borders, baskets, and containers.

With a compact height of 20–50cm, this variety is ideal for wildflower mixes, mass plantings, or cottage-style gardens. Loved by pollinators and admired for its long-lasting display, it’s a must-have for any seasonal garden palette.

• 🌿 Botanical name: Phlox drummondii
• 🌼 Life cycle: Annual
• 📏 Height: 20–50cm
• 🎨 Colour mix: Pastel tones – pink, rose, salmon, yellow, white
• 🐝 Attracts: Beneficial insects
• 📦 Seed count: Approx. 40 seeds per packet

🌱 Growing Instructions

Sowing Time:

• Temperate climates: Sow in late winter to early spring
• Warm climates: Sow in autumn for early spring blooms

Seed Prep (Optional):

• Lightly scarify with fine sandpaper or soak in warm water for 2–4 hours to improve germination.

Sowing Method:

• Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.
• Sow seeds ⅛ inch (3mm) deep, spaced 15–30cm apart.

Position:

• Prefers full sun to part shade
• Best in well-draining, moderately fertile soil

Watering:

• Keep soil evenly moist during germination
• Avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal risk

Care Tips:

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering
• Suitable for cut flowers, borders, and containers

Approx: 0.080g/ 40 seeds per pkt 

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