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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
- When to Sow: Autumn or early spring
- Sowing Method: Sow directly or into trays
- Depth: Sow 2 cm deep
- Pre-treatment: Soak seeds overnight before sowing
- Temperature: Maintain 15–18°C
- Watering: Keep soil moist until germination
- Germination Time: 10–14 days
- Support: Provide trellis or netting for climbing.
- approx. 10-12 seeds
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
Transform your garden into a fragrant mosaic of pastel blooms with Alyssum 'Magic Circles Mixed'.
This easy-to-grow annual offers a soft, spreading carpet of white, pink, and lilac flowers that bloom generously from early spring through summer. Loved by pollinators and gardeners alike, it’s perfect for borders, hanging baskets, veggie beds, and cottage-style displays.
- Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima
- Height & Spread: 10–15cm tall, spreading habit
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Flowering Period: Spring to late summer
- Fragrance: Sweet honey and vanilla notes
- Uses: Edging, ground cover, containers, hanging baskets, living mulch
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- approx 0.100g / 200 seeds
Why You'll Love It:
- Creates a soft, colourful carpet of blooms
- Fast-growing and low-maintenance
- Ideal for companion planting in veggie gardens
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Adds fragrance and charm to any space
🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Thrives in full sun but tolerates part shade. More sun = more blooms.
🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Sow directly or raise seedlings
- Cover seeds lightly (2mm deep) or press into moist seed-raising mix
- Germinates in 7–10 days at 18–21°C
- Space plants 20cm apart
💧 Watering:
Keep soil moist during germination. Once established, water moderately.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Trim spent blooms to encourage fresh flowering
- Replace plants seasonally for continuous colour
- Ideal for succession planting
🌼 Tip:
Use as a living mulch around veggies to suppress weeds and attract pollinators. Perfect for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.
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
Lettuce – Cos (Romaine) (Heirloom)
(Lactuca sativa var. longifolia)
Crisp, refreshing, and full of flavour, Cos (Romaine) lettuce is a timeless garden favourite known for its tall, upright growth and sturdy, elongated leaves. This heirloom type forms compact heads with a tender inner heart and crunchy outer leaves, delivering the classic texture that makes it a staple for salads and wraps.
With its naturally sweet, slightly robust taste and satisfying crunch, Romaine is perfect for everything from fresh garden salads to traditional Caesar dishes. The upright habit keeps leaves cleaner and well‑formed, while the dense heart stays pale, tender, and full of flavour.
Reliable and easy to grow, Cos lettuce performs well in cooler conditions and tolerates warmth better than many other varieties, making it a dependable option for extended harvests. Whether grown in garden beds or containers, it produces consistent, high‑quality harvests with minimal effort
Also makes for a pick & go -🌿 Why You’ll Love It
- Classic upright romaine type with excellent crunch
- Sweet, clean flavour with a firm, juicy texture
- Forms dense hearts with tender inner leaves
- More heat‑tolerant than many lettuce types
Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and fresh harvesting
🌱 Growing Tips
- Best planted in spring or autumn for optimal flavour
- Prefers rich, well‑drained soil with steady moisture
- Benefits from partial shade in warmer conditions
- Harvest outer leaves regularly or cut full heads once firm
- Succession sow every few weeks for continuous supply
- Pick‑as‑you‑go — simply harvest the leaves you need and let the rest keep growing
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Lactuca sativa var. longifolia
- Plant type: Leaf vegetable
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Harvest: Approx. 60–75 days
- Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
- Sow: Spring & autumn
- Depth: 3–6 mm (lightly covered)
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Fertile, well‑drained
- Germination: 7–14 days
- Approx. 400 seeds
Lettuce – Butterhead ‘Buttercrunch
(Lactuca sativa)
Lettuce ‘Buttercrunch’ is a classic butterhead variety prized for its tender texture, mild flavour, and superb garden performance. Forming compact, loosely packed heads of smooth green leaves with a creamy, pale centre, this variety delivers a delicious balance of soft, buttery leaves and a slight crispness.
Renowned for its reliability, Buttercrunch is slow to bolt and more heat‑tolerant than many lettuce varieties, making it ideal for extended growing seasons. Its sweet, mild taste and velvety texture make it perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
Compact and easy to grow, this favourite performs well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, providing continuous harvests of high‑quality leaves when picked regularly.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
- Classic butterhead lettuce with excellent flavour
- Tender, buttery leaves with crisp inner texture
- Mild, sweet taste with no bitterness
- Slow‑bolting and more heat tolerant than most lettuces
- Perfect for salads, wraps, and fresh eating
🌱 Growing Tips
- Best grown in cool seasons (spring and autumn)
- Sow in fertile, well‑drained soil
- Keep soil consistently moist for tender leaves
- Harvest outer leaves or cut whole heads when firm
- Succession sow every few weeks for continuous harvest
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
- Plant type: Leaf vegetable
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Harvest: Approx. 45–70 days
- Sow: Early spring & autumn
- Depth: 3–6 mm (very shallow)
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Loose, fertile, well‑drained
- Germination: 5–10 days
- Approx. 400 seeds
Zucchini – Grey Lebanese (Heirloom)
(Cucurbita pepo)
Zucchini ‘Grey Lebanese’ is a traditional heirloom variety prized for its distinctive mottled grey‑green skin, compact growth, and tender, mild flavour. This garden favourite produces short, slightly stocky fruits with smooth, thin skin and crisp, juicy flesh that can be enjoyed raw or cooked.
Highly productive and easy to grow, Grey Lebanese zucchini forms a bushy plant that yields abundantly throughout the warm season. The fruits are best harvested young for their sweetest flavour and most delicate texture, making them ideal for grilling, stuffing, sautéing, or adding to fresh salads.
Widely used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. Especially those yummy stuffed dishes. Reliable, fast‑growing, and full of flavour.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
- Unique heirloom zucchini with attractive grey‑green skin
- Tender, mild flavour with slightly sweet, nutty notes
- Compact bush habit – great for smaller gardens
- Highly productive with continuous harvests
- Perfect for grilling, stuffing, soups, and fresh use
🌱 Growing Tips
- Plant in full sun in warm weather after frost
- Prefers fertile, well‑drained soil with regular watering
- Harvest frequently to encourage continuous production
- Pick young (15–20 cm) for best flavour and texture
- Suitable for garden beds and large containers
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo
- Plant type: Warm‑season annual
- Position: Full sun
- Harvest: Approx. 50–60 days
- Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
- Approx 8 seeds
Spinach – Bloomsdale (Heirloom)
(Spinacia oleracea)
Spinach ‘Bloomsdale’ is a classic heirloom variety grown for its richly textured, dark green leaves and exceptional flavour. Known as one of the most popular traditional spinach types, it produces thick, crinkled (savoyed) leaves that are tender, nutritious, and perfect for both fresh and cooked dishes.
This reliable, cool‑season variety thrives in early spring and autumn, delivering vigorous growth and excellent yields. Bloomsdale is particularly valued for its cold tolerance and strong performance in the home garden, making it a go‑to choice for gardeners looking for dependable, high‑quality greens. Its leaves can be harvested young for baby spinach or left to mature for larger, more robust plants.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
- Traditional heirloom spinach with rich flavour
- Thick, crinkled leaves with excellent texture
- Perfect for salads, steaming, sautéing, and freezing
- Cold‑tolerant and ideal for cool‑season growing
- Suitable for baby leaf or full‑size harvest
🌱 Growing Tips
- Best grown in cool weather (spring and autumn)
- Sow directly into fertile, well‑drained soil
- Keep soil consistently moist for tender leaves
- Harvest regularly to encourage continuous growth
- Avoid hot conditions to prevent bolting
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
- Plant type: Leaf vegetable
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Harvest: Approx. 30–50 days
- Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
- Approx. 50 seeds pkt
Broccoli – Calabrese (Heirloom)
(Brassica oleracea var. italica)
Broccoli ‘Calabrese’ is a traditional Italian heirloom variety renowned for its rich flavour, reliable growth, and abundant harvests. Producing large, tightly packed bluish‑green heads followed by a flush of smaller side shoots, this classic broccoli offers an extended picking period and excellent value in the home garden.
Originating from the Calabria region of Italy, Calabrese has been grown for generations and remains a favourite for its authentic taste and versatility. The central head is harvested first, after which the plant continues to produce numerous smaller shoots, allowing for ongoing harvests over many weeks.
Ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners, this hardy cool‑season vegetable thrives in spring and autumn gardens and performs well in a range of climates. Its dense green florets have a mild, slightly sweet flavour that is perfect for steaming, stir‑frying, roasting, or enjoying fresh.
🥦 Why You’ll Love It
- Classic heirloom broccoli with excellent flavour
- Produces a large central head plus continuous side shoots
- Reliable and productive across multiple seasons
- Ideal for fresh eating, cooking, freezing, and preserving
- Strong garden performance and easy to grow
🌱 Growing Tips
- Best grown in cool seasons—plant in spring or late summer for autumn harvest
- Requires full sun and fertile, well‑drained soil for best results
- Keep soil consistently moist to support steady growth
- Harvest central head promptly to encourage further side shoots
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Brassica oleracea var. italica
- Plant type: Annual vegetable
- Position: Full sun
- Harvest: Approx. 60–90 days
- Height: Approx. 45–75 cm
- Approx. 100 seeds pkt