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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

1. When to Sow: Autumn or early spring
2. Sowing Method: Sow directly or into trays
3. Depth: Sow 2 cm deep
4. Pre-treatment: Soak seeds overnight before sowing
5. Temperature: Maintain 15–18°C
6. Watering: Keep soil moist until germination
7. Germination Time: 10–14 days
8. Support: Provide trellis or netting for climbing.
9. approx. 10-12 seeds 

Sweet Pea Bijou Mixed – Compact Beauty with Fragrant Blooms

Indulge in the delightful charm of Sweet Pea Bijou Mixed, a compact, bushy variety that brings clusters of vibrant, sweetly scented flowers to your garden. Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden edges, this mix features soft pastels and rich tones, adding elegance and fragrance to outdoor spaces. Unlike traditional sweet peas, Bijou Mixed stays low and bushy, making it ideal for small-space gardening while retaining the classic, nostalgic beauty of sweet peas.

• 🌸 Key Features:
• Compact, non-climbing variety, perfect for pots and borders.
• A stunning mix of soft pinks, purples, reds, and whites.
• Sweetly scented blooms, filling gardens with fragrance.

Ideal for cut flowers, bringing elegance indoors.

🌱 Growing Information:

• Sow: Autumn or early spring
  Method: Sow directly or into trays
  Depth: Sow 2 cm deep
  Pre-treatment: Soak seeds 
  Temperature: Maintain 15–18°C
  Watering: Keep soil moist 
  Germination: 10–14 days
  Support: Provide trellis for climbing
  
• Approx 10-12 seeds 

💡 Why You'll Love It:
Perfect for balconies, patio gardens, and floral arrangements, Sweet Pea Bijou Mixed offers classic sweet pea beauty without the need for trellises. Enjoy bountiful, fragrant blooms with minimal effort, making it an easy favorite for gardeners and floral enthusiasts alike!

✨ Ready to bring effortless charm and fragrance to your garden? Order your Sweet Pea Bijou Mixed seeds today!

WARNING: THESE PLANTS MAY CAUSE MINOR ILLNESSES SUCH AS VOMITING AND DIARRHOEA IF INGESTED. A POISONOUS PLANT SPECIES KNOWN TO BE INVASIVE INTO NATURAL OR FARMING AREAS. (POISONOUS AND INVASIVE PLANTS IN AUSTRALIA, WWF AUSTRALIA, JULY 2007)

⭐Phlox drummondii cuspidata ‘Tall Mixed’ – Starry Blooms for Borders, Bouquets & Wildflower Gardens

🛒 Product Description

Phlox drummondii cuspidata ‘Tall Mixed’ is a striking annual variety featuring star-shaped, notched petals in a vivid mix of red, pink, white, lavender, and bicolours. With its upright habit and long stems, it’s perfect for:

• 🌸 Cut flower arrangements and cottage bouquets
• 🌿 Tall borders and wildflower-style plantings
• 🪴 Pollinator-friendly garden beds

Growing to approximately 40–60 cm, this tall phlox thrives in full sun, blooms from late spring through summer, and attracts bees and butterflies with its open, nectar-rich flowers. The cuspidata form adds a unique twist to traditional phlox, making it a standout in mixed displays.

🌱 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 18–22°C
5. Watering: Keep soil moist until germination
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Transplanting: Move to final position when seedlings are strong enough to handle.
8. Approx: 0.200g per pkt 

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.

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 

🍂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