Annuals

Lettuce – Mixed

Grow your own fresh, colourful salad garden with this Mixed Lettuce blend. This carefully selected mix combines a variety of tender leaf lettuces in shades of green and red, offering a balance of mild, sweet and lightly crisp flavours. Ideal for home growers, it provides a continuous supply of fresh leaves perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.

Mix typically includes red and green oakleaf, romaine, red and green Coral lettuce, butterhead, and crisphead lettuces

Mixed lettuce is quick to grow and thrives in cooler weather, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Harvest young leaves for a “cut‑and‑come‑again” crop, or allow plants to mature for fuller leaves with added texture. Each sowing delivers a diverse harvest with excellent flavour and visual appeal. 

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• A varied mix of leaf lettuces for colour, texture & taste
• Fast‑growing with repeated harvests
• Perfect for garden beds, raised beds & containers
• Great for baby leaf or full‑size harvesting
• Ideal cool‑season crop for spring and autumn

🌱 Growing Tips

• Sow shallow: Lettuce seeds need light to germinate—scatter on the surface and cover lightly. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge. 
• Succession sowing: Plant a small amount every 2–3 weeks for a steady harvest rather than one large crop. 
• Cool conditions: Lettuce grows best in mild temperatures. In warmer weather, provide light afternoon shade to prevent bitterness and bolting.
• Harvest often: Snip outer leaves regularly to encourage continual regrowth and tender new foliage. 
• Water evenly: Consistent moisture helps produce sweet, crisp leaves and prevents stress. 

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
• Plant type: Annual
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Harvest: Baby leaf or mature leaf

Approx 400 seed pkt 

🌼 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