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Evening Primrose – Showy
Oenothera speciosa | Heirloom | Hardy Perennial

A luminous addition to any garden, Evening Primrose ‘Showy’ opens its delicate blooms in the late afternoon and glows through twilight. With soft pink, cup-shaped flowers and a spreading habit, this drought-tolerant perennial is perfect for wildflower beds, borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

🌱 Sowing Details:

• Sow: Late winter to early summer
• Method: Direct into garden beds or start in trays
• Depth: 3–5 mm
• Temperature: 18–24°C
• Germination: 10–21 days
• Watering: Keep soil moist until germination

🌼 Growing Notes:

• Height: 30–50 cm
• Spacing: 25–30 cm
• Aspect: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy
• Flowering: ~10–12 weeks from sowing (flowers more vigorously in second year)
• Features: Spreading groundcover, fragrant blooms, attracts bees and butterflies

✨ Why You’ll Love It:

• Opens in the evening—perfect for twilight gardens
• Soft pink blooms with a romantic, wildflower feel
• Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
• Ideal for naturalised areas, cottage gardens, and sunny borders

Approx. 0.100g per packet 

Lupin Hartweggii Mix – Towering Colour with Cottage Charm

Add vertical elegance and vibrant colour to your garden with our Lupin Hartweggii Mix—a striking blend of tall flower spikes in rich shades of blue, pink, white, and violet. These stately blooms bring structure and softness to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator patches, flowering generously through late spring and summer.

🌸 Product Highlights

• Botanical Name: Lupinus hartwegii
• Height: 60–90 cm
• Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed
• Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and beneficial insects

🌱 Sowing & Care

• Sow Direct: Autumn or early spring (temperate zones)
• Pre-treatment: Soak seeds overnight to improve germination
• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
• Germination: 14–21 days

💚 Why Blooming Seeds?
We select climate-adapted varieties with high germination rates and clear instructions—packaged with care and designed to inspire. Our Lupin Hartweggii Mix is perfect for gardeners seeking bold colour, pollinator support, and a touch of cottage garden romance.

Approx 0.270g / 12 seeds

🦋 Butterfly Mix – Wildflower Blend for Pollinator Gardens (Not for Sale in WA/TAS)

🛒 Product Description

Transform your garden into a fluttering paradise with Butterfly Mix, a specially curated wildflower blend designed to attract and nourish butterflies. Featuring a vibrant array of nectar-rich blooms in brilliant yellows and captivating purples, this mix creates a dynamic and colorful habitat for pollinators.

Perfect for gardens, meadows, and conservation areas, this blend includes:

• 🌼 Monarda didyma, Rudbeckia, and Zinnia for golden hues and long-lasting nectar
• 🌸 Liatris, Lavender, and Salvia for bold purple spikes and fragrance
• 🌿 Echinacea, Phlox, and Ageratum for soft landing clusters
• 🐛 Asclepias (Milkweed) to support butterfly larvae and life cycles
• 🌺 Catmint, Snapdragon, and Yarrow for texture and variety

This mix ensures continuous blooms, biodiversity enhancement, and a natural pollinator habitat throughout the season.

❗ Note: Not available for sale in Western Australia or Tasmania due to biosecurity restrictions.

🌱 Germination & Growing Instructions

1. When to Sow: Autumn or spring
2. Sowing Method: Sow directly into prepared soil
3. Depth: Lightly rake in or press into surface
4. Temperature: Germinates best at 15–22°C
5. Watering: Keep moist until germination; reduce once established
6. Maintenance: Deadhead to prolong flowering or allow to self-seed
7. Approx: 0.300g per pkt 

🌸 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. 

🌞 Cosmos ‘Bright Lights Mix’ – Fiery Blooms for Summer Borders & Pollinator Gardens

Light up your garden with the radiant hues of Cosmos 'Bright Lights Mix'.
This semi-tall variety of Cosmos sulphureus produces silky, daisy-like flowers in vivid shades of orange, gold, red, and yellow, blooming continuously from midsummer to the first frost. With feathery foliage and a free-flowering habit, it’s ideal for mass plantings, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly borders. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it thrives in sunny, well-drained locations.

• Botanical Name: Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights Mix'
• Height & Spread: 70–90cm tall × 30–45cm wide
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile loam (pH 6.0–7.0)
• Flowering Period: Midsummer to autumn
• Uses: Borders, wildflower gardens, containers, cut flowers, pollinator habitats
• Other Names: Sulphur Cosmos, Mexican Aster
• approx 0.500g/ 40 -60 seeds 

Why You'll Love It:

• Bold colour mix: orange, gold, red, and yellow
• Long-lasting blooms with minimal care
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Excellent for cutting and drying
• Thrives in heat and poor soils

🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

🌞 Sunlight:
Requires 6–8 hours of full sun daily for optimal flowering and sturdy growth.

🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile loam with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Avoid overly rich soil, which can reduce flowering.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Sow directly in spring after last frost or indoors 4–6 weeks prior
• Cover seeds lightly (3–5mm deep)
• Germinates in 7–14 days at 20–24°C
• Space plants 30–50cm apart for stronger stems

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

✂️ Maintenance:

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent unwanted seed formation
• Pinch out seedlings at 30cm tall to promote bushier growth
• Replace seasonally for best performance

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

🌸 Cosmos ‘Carpet Formula Mix’ – Low-Growing Blooms for Borders, Pots & Pollinators

1. Create a cheerful carpet of colour with Cosmos 'Carpet Formula Mix'.
   This dwarf cosmos variety produces masses of semi-double flowers in warm, sunny shades of yellow, orange, red, and white. With a compact habit and feathery foliage, it’s ideal for edging, bedding, pots, and small-space gardens. Easy to grow and heat-tolerant, it thrives in poor soils and attracts bees and butterflies throughout the season.

   • Botanical Name: Cosmos sulphureus 'Carpet Formula Mix'
   • Height & Spread: 30–45cm tall × 30cm wide
   • Position: Full sun
   • Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
   • Flowering Period: Spring to autumn
   • Uses: Borders, containers, mass plantings, pollinator gardens
   • Other Names: Dwarf Cosmos, Sulphur Cosmos
   • Approx: 0.140g /20 seeds

   Why You'll Love It:

   • Compact plants with vibrant semi-double blooms
   • Ideal for small gardens, pots, and edging
   • Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
   • Thrives in heat and poor soil
   • Excellent for dried flower crafts

    

   🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

   🌞 Sunlight:
   Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering and compact growth.

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

   🌱 Sowing Instructions:

   • Sow directly in spring or autumn (temperate zones)
   • Sow seeds 3–5mm deep
   • Germinates in 7–14 days at 20–24°C
   • Space plants 20–30cm 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
   • Replace seasonally for best performance

   🌼 Tip:
   Perfect for pairing with alyssum, calendula, or dwarf zinnias in a low-maintenance summer border. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.

🧁 Cosmos ‘Cupcakes Blush’ – Ruffled Blooms in Soft Pink for Bouquets & Borders

1. Add elegance and whimsy to your garden with Cosmos 'Cupcakes Blush'.
   This stunning variety features large, semi-double flowers with fused petals that form a teacup shape, often edged like pinking shears. Blooms range from soft blush pink to creamy white with streaks and collars, floating above fine, feathery foliage. A favourite for florists and cottage gardens, it’s heat-loving, easy to grow, and adored by pollinators.

   • Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cupcakes Blush'
   • Height & Spread: 90–120cm tall × 50cm wide
   • Position: Full sun
   • Soil: Average, moist, well-drained soil (sandy loam preferred)
   • Flowering Period: Early summer to autumn
   • Uses: Borders, cut flowers, wedding work, pollinator gardens
   • Other Names: Mexican Aster, Cupcakes Series
   • approx: 10 seed per packet 

   Why You'll Love It:

   • Large, bowl-shaped blooms in blush pink and white
   • Unique petal fusion for a teacup effect
   • Long flowering season with minimal care
   • Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
   • Excellent for cutting and floral design

    

   🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

   🌞 Sunlight:
   Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for optimal flowering and sturdy stems.

   🌱 Soil:
   Prefers well-drained sandy loam with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Avoid overly rich soil to prevent excessive foliage at the expense of blooms.

   🌱 Sowing Instructions:

   • Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or sow directly after frost
   • Soak seeds overnight for faster germination
   • Sow 5mm deep; germinates in 7–14 days at 20–24°C
   • Space plants 30–45cm apart
   • Pinch when 20–30cm tall to encourage bushiness
   • Approx. 10 seeds 

   💧 Watering:
   Water twice weekly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant and low maintenance.

   ✂️ Maintenance:

   • Deadhead regularly to extend bloom time
   • Stake if needed in windy areas
   • Allow some blooms to go to seed for natural reseeding

   🌼 Tip:
   Perfect for pairing with larkspur, scabiosa, or nigella in romantic garden beds or bouquets. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.

Cosmos ‘Cupcakes Mixed’ – Ruffled Bowl-Shaped Blooms in a Rainbow of Summer Color

1. Add elegance and movement to your garden with Cosmos 'Cupcakes Mixed'.
   This unique variety features large, single or semi-double flowers with fused petals that form a bowl-like shape—resembling a teacup. Blooms range from white to pale pink and deeper rose, often with delicate collars or streaks. Floating above fine, feathery foliage, these flowers bloom continuously from early summer to autumn and attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

   • Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cupcakes Mixed'
   • Height & Spread: 90–120cm tall × 50cm wide
   • Position: Full sun
   • Soil: Average, moist, well-drained soil
   • Flowering Period: Early summer to first frost
   • Uses: Borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, pollinator habitats
   • Other Names: Mexican Aster, Cupcakes Series
   • Approx : 10 seeds 

   Why You'll Love It:

   • Large, bowl-shaped blooms in soft pinks and whites
   • Unique petal fusion for whimsical texture
   • Long flowering season with minimal care
   • Excellent for cutting and floral design
   • Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

    

   🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

   🌞 Sunlight:
   Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for optimal flowering and sturdy stems.

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

   🌱 Sowing Instructions:

   • Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or directly after frost
   • Sow seeds 5mm deep
   • Germinates in 7–14 days at 20–24°C
   • Space plants 30–45cm apart
   • Pinch when 20–30cm tall to encourage bushiness

      

   • 💧 Watering:
     Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant and low maintenance.

     ✂️ Maintenance:

     • Deadhead regularly to extend bloom time
     • Stake if needed in windy areas
     • Allow some blooms to go to seed for natural reseeding

     🌼 Tip:
     Perfect for pairing with larkspur, scabiosa, or nigella in romantic garden beds or bouquets. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.

    

🌼 Chamomile Seed Pack – Calm in Every Petal

Let your garden exhale. Our Chamomile Seed Pack brings gentle beauty and herbal magic to your space. With dainty white blooms and a soothing scent, chamomile is perfect for tea lovers, pollinator enthusiasts, and anyone craving a moment of peace.

Why You’ll Love It

• 🍵 Harvest for calming herbal teas and infusions
• 🐝 Attracts bees and beneficial insects
• 🌿 Companion plant for brassicas and onions
• 🌞 Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Growing Details

• Zones: Best in Zones 3–6
• Height: 30–60 cm
• Spacing: 20 cm apart
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early autumn
• Soil: Light, well-drained, slightly sandy
• Approx 400 seeds pkt 

Sow & Grow Tips
Sow directly into warm soil or start indoors. Lightly press seeds into the surface—they need sunlight to germinate. Water gently and thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding.

🌱 Grow your own calm—one bloom at a time.