Annuals

🌸 Sweet Pea – Scented Mix

(Lathyrus odoratus)

Fill your garden with colour and fragrance with Sweet Pea Scented Mix, a beautiful blend of sweet peas selected for their delightful perfume and vibrant blooms. Producing flowers in shades of red, rose, lavender, white, salmon, and purple, this mix provides a stunning display on climbing vines throughout the cooler months. 

One of the earliest sweet pea mixes to flower, Scented Mix produces large blooms on long stems, making it an excellent choice for trellises, fences, arches, and cut flower arrangements. The sweet fragrance and elegant flowers bring classic cottage-garden charm to any outdoor space. 

Easy to grow and highly rewarding, these vigorous climbers bloom generously when picked regularly. Ideal for gardeners who enjoy both colour and fragrance in the garden and home. 

🌿 Why You'll Love It

• Beautifully scented flowers
• Early flowering variety
• Mix of vibrant colours
• Excellent cut flower variety
• Ideal for trellises and fences
• Long flowering season

 Climate:

Tropical climates: Late summer Autumn
Sub-tropical climates: Autumn
Temperate climates: Autumn
Cold climates: Spring or Late summer-mid Autumn.

Seed Instructions

Sow: Autumn–Winter / Early Spring
Depth: 2–2.5 cm
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Rich, well‑drained
Germination: 7–14 days 

Approx 12 seeds

Cool‑season flowering climber. Soak seeds overnight before sowing. Provide a trellis or support for climbing vines. Keep soil moist and pick flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

🌸 Sweet Pea – Spencer Choice Stripe Mix

(Lathyrus odoratus)

A breathtaking blend of striped and streaked sweet peas, Spencer Choice Stripe Mix produces an exquisite display of large, ruffled blooms in a wide range of colours and patterns. From soft pastels to rich shades of pink, red, purple, and lavender, each flower is uniquely marked with striking stripes and flakes, creating a truly eye-catching garden feature.

Part of the renowned Spencer sweet pea group, this mix is celebrated for its large flowers, long stems, and delightful fragrance. The vigorous climbing vines quickly cover trellises, arches, and fences, producing an abundance of blooms that are perfect for cutting and bringing indoors.

A favourite for cottage gardens and floral arrangements, Spencer Choice Stripe Mix combines classic sweet pea perfume with spectacular colour variation. Regular picking ensures a continuous display of flowers throughout the season. 

🌿 Why You'll Love It

• Stunning striped and flaked blooms
• Large, ruffled Spencer-type flowers
• Beautiful, sweet fragrance
• Excellent cut flower variety
• Ideal for trellises, fences, and arches
• Long flowering season

🌱 Growing Tips

• Plant in full sun to part shade
• Provide strong support for climbing vines
• Keep soil moist and well-drained
• Pick flowers regularly to encourage more blooms

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Plant type: Annual flowering climber
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Height: Approx. 1.8–2.5 m 
• Flower type: Large striped Spencer blooms  
• Seed type: Open-pollinated

Seed Instructions

Sow: Autumn–Winter / Early Spring
Depth: 2–2.5 cm
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Rich, well‑drained
Germination: 10–21 days

Approx 12 seeds 

Alternatively, you can soak sweet pea seeds overnight and place them on a moist paper towel inside a sealed plastic bag on top of the refrigerator. Check them daily to ensure the towel remains moist and watch for signs of germination. Once the seeds sprout, sow them at the recommended depth

🌸 Sweet Pea – Streamers Lavender

(Lathyrus odoratus)

Elegant and beautifully fragrant, Sweet Pea Streamers Lavender produces large, ruffled blooms delicately streaked with lavender over a creamy white background. This striking bicolour variety brings a touch of classic cottage-garden charm to trellises, fences, arches, and cut flower gardens. 

Renowned for its sweet perfume and impressive flower size, Streamers Lavender produces masses of blooms on vigorous climbing vines. The unusual lavender streaking makes every flower unique, creating a stunning display both in the garden and in floral arrangements. 

Long-lasting and highly productive, this variety flowers generously throughout the cool season. Regular picking encourages even more blooms, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who love fresh-cut flowers. 

🌿 Why You'll Love It

• Unique lavender and white bicolour blooms
• Large, ruffled flowers
• Delightfully fragrant
• Excellent cut flower variety
• Perfect for trellises, fences, and arches
• Long flowering season

🌱 Growing Tips

• Plant in full sun to part shade
• Provide sturdy climbing support
• Keep soil moist and well-drained
• Pick flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Plant type: Annual flowering climber
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Height: Approx. 1.8 m 
• Flower colour: Lavender streaked with white 
• Seed type: Open-pollinated

climate: 

Tropical climates: Late summer Autumn
Sub-tropical climates: Autumn
Temperate climates: Autumn
Cold climates: Spring or Late summer-mid Autumn.

Sowing

🌱 Pro Tip

The more flowers you cut, the more blooms the plant will produce throughout the season. 🌸

🌸 Sweet Pea – Heirloom Mix

(Lathyrus odoratus)

Bring timeless charm and beautiful fragrance to your garden with Sweet Pea Heirloom Mix, a delightful blend of traditional sweet pea varieties in shades of pink, lavender, purple, red, salmon, and white. Renowned for their perfume and old-fashioned beauty, these heirloom blooms create a stunning display on trellises, fences, arches, and cottage garden borders. 

Graceful climbing vines produce masses of delicately ruffled flowers with a rich, sweet fragrance that has made sweet peas a garden favourite for generations. Their long stems and vibrant colours make them exceptional cut flowers, filling the home with scent and colour.

Easy to grow and highly rewarding, Sweet Pea Heirloom Mix flowers generously through the cool season when regularly picked. Perfect for cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and decorative trellises, this mix offers classic beauty and unforgettable fragrance. 

🌿 Why You'll Love It

• Classic heirloom sweet pea blend
• Wonderfully fragrant blooms
• Beautiful mix of traditional colours
• Excellent cut flower variety
• Ideal for trellises, fences, and arches
• Long flowering season

🌱 Growing Tips

• Plant in full sun to part shade
• Provide a trellis or support for climbing vines
• Keep soil moist and rich in organic matter
• Pick flowers regularly to encourage more blooms

Climate: 

Tropical climates: Late summer Autumn
Sub-tropical climates: Autumn
Temperate climates: Autumn
Cold climates: Spring or Late summer-mid Autumn.

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Plant type: Annual flowering climber
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Height: Approx. 1.2–1.8 m 
• Flower colours: Pink, lavender, purple, red, salmon, and white 
• Seed type: Heirloom / open-pollinated

Sowing 

Alternatively, you can soak sweet pea seeds overnight and place them on a moist paper towel inside a sealed plastic bag on top of the refrigerator. Check them daily to ensure the towel remains moist and watch for signs of germination. Once the seeds sprout, sow them at the recommended depth

🌱 Pro Tip

Cut flowers often and remove spent blooms to keep plants flowering for as long as possible. 🌸✨

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

🌿 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

🌱 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

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 

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