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🌸 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.

Add a delicate touch of fragrance and colour to your garden with Candytuft 'Umbellata Mixed'.
This easy-to-grow annual produces domed clusters of dainty flowers in soft shades of pink, mauve, and white. With its compact habit and long flowering season, it’s ideal for edging, rockeries, containers, and wildflower-style plantings. A favourite for poor soils and sunny borders, it attracts bees and butterflies while requiring minimal care.

• Botanical Name: Iberis umbellata
• Height & Spread: 20–30cm tall × 25cm wide
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, light to moderately fertile soil
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, wildflower gardens
• Other Names: Annual Candytuft, Umbellata Candytuft
• Approx 0.300g seeds

Why You'll Love It:

• Fragrant, domed flower clusters in soft pastel tones
• Fast-growing and low maintenance
• Thrives in poor or sandy soils
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects
• Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria

🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

🌞 Sunlight:
Prefers full sun. Partial shade tolerated but may reduce flowering.

🌱 Soil:
Thrives in well-drained, light soil. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Sow directly in early spring or late summer
• Lightly press seeds into soil—do not cover deeply (needs light to germinate)
• Germinates in 7–14 days at 15–21°C
• Space plants 20–25cm apart

💧 Watering:
Water regularly during germination and establishment. Once mature, water moderately—drought-tolerant in cooler months.

✂️ Maintenance:

• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering
• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape
• Replace seasonally for best performance

🌼 Tip:
Perfect for edging veggie beds, filling gaps in rockeries, or pairing with alyssum, calendula, and dwarf snapdragons for a soft spring palette.

🌼Zinnia ‘Burpeeana Mixed’ – Bold, Long-Stemmed Blooms for Bouquets, Borders & Bee Gardens

🛒 Product Description

Zinnia ‘Burpeeana Mixed’ is a classic tall zinnia blend featuring large, fully double blooms in a vibrant mix of scarlet, orange, rose, yellow, white, and magenta. Bred for height, vigor, and long vase life, it’s perfect for:

• 💐 Cut flower arrangements and market bouquets
• 🌿 Bold borders and cottage-style beds
• 🐝 Pollinator-friendly gardens and summer displays

Growing to approximately 75–90 cm, Burpeeana Mixed thrives in full sun, blooms from early summer through autumn, and attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Its sturdy stems and prolific flowering make it a favorite among growers and florists.

🌱 Germination & Growing Instructions

1. When to Sow: Spring, after last frost
2. Sowing Method: Sow directly into garden beds or trays
3. Depth: Sow 5 mm deep
4. Temperature: Maintain 20–24°C
5. Watering: Keep soil moist until germination
6. Germination Time: 7–10 days
7. Transplanting: Move to final position when seedlings are strong enough to handle.

Approx 0.300g/35 seeds

🍂Rudbeckia ‘Autumn Colours’ – Warm-Toned Blooms for Borders, Bouquets & Late-Season Displays

🛒 Product Description

Rudbeckia ‘Autumn Colours’ is a vibrant and easy-to-grow annual featuring large, daisy-like flowers in rich shades of bronze, gold, mahogany, and burnt orange. The pelleted seed format ensures easier handling and more uniform germination—perfect for:

• 🌻 Bold borders and cottage-style beds
• 💐 Cut flower arrangements and seasonal bouquets
• 🍁 Autumn-themed Garden displays and pollinator habitats

Growing to approximately 60–80 cm, this variety thrives in full sun, blooms from mid-summer through autumn, and attracts bees, butterflies, and seed-eating birds. Its long stems and warm palette make it a favorite for florists and late-season gardeners.

🌱 Germination & Growing Instructions

1. When to Sow: Spring, after last frost
2. Sowing Method: Sow into trays or directly into garden beds
3. Depth: Sow 3 mm deep
4. Temperature: Maintain 20–24°C
5. Watering: Keep soil moist until germination
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Transplanting: Harden off and plant out after frost risk has passed.
8. Approx : 10 seeds per pkt 

Ratibida columnifera ‘Prairie Coneflower’ – Native Spire Blooms for Meadows & Dry Gardens

🛒 Product Description

Ratibida columnifera, commonly known as Prairie Coneflower or Mexican Hat, is a hardy North American native perennial featuring distinctive spire-like central cones surrounded by drooping petals in warm tones of yellow, red, and bicolour. With its wildflower charm and drought tolerance, it’s perfect for:

• 🌿 Meadow plantings and prairie-style gardens
• 🐝 Pollinator habitats and biodiversity zones
• 💐 Naturalistic borders and cut flower arrangements

Growing to approximately 60–90 cm, Prairie Coneflower thrives in full sun, blooms from late spring through summer, and attracts bees, butterflies, and seed-eating birds. Its deep taproot makes it ideal for dry, poor soils, and it self-seeds readily for long-term impact.

🌱 Germination & Growing Instructions

1. When to Sow: Autumn or early spring
2. Sowing Method: Sow directly into garden beds or trays
3. Depth: Sow 3 mm deep
4. Temperature: Maintain 18–22°C
5. Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination
6. Germination Time: 14–21 days
7. Transplanting: Move to final position when seedlings are strong enough to handle.
8. Approx 0.100g /100seeds 

🌿Polemonium caeruleum ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ – Soft Blue Blooms & Ferny Foliage for Shade Gardens

🛒 Product Description

Polemonium caeruleum ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ is a charming perennial known for its ladder-like foliage and clusters of bell-shaped, sky-blue flowers. With its elegant form and tolerance for shade, it’s perfect for:

• 🌸 Woodland borders and cottage gardens
• 🌿 Shady beds and underplanting
• 💐 Cut flower arrangements and pollinator-friendly displays

Growing to approximately 40–60 cm, Jacob’s Ladder thrives in part shade to full sun, blooms from late spring through early summer, and attracts bees and beneficial insects. Its ferny foliage remains attractive throughout the season, adding texture and softness to garden compositions.

🌱 Germination & Growing Instructions

1. When to Sow: Autumn or early spring
2. Sowing Method: Sow into trays or directly into garden beds
3. Depth: Sow 3 mm deep
4. Temperature: Maintain 15–20°C
5. Watering: Keep soil moist until germination
6. Germination Time: 14–21 days
7. Transplanting: Move to final position when seedlings are strong enough to handle.
8. Approx. 0.100g seeds