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English Lavender – Lavandula angustifolia
Heirloom | Perennial Herb | Fragrant & Hardy

A timeless garden favourite, English Lavender brings soothing fragrance, soft purple blooms, and year-round charm to borders, herb beds, and pollinator-friendly spaces. This hardy perennial is ideal for drying, oils, and sachets—and thrives in sunny, well-drained positions.

🌱 Sowing Details:

• Sow: Late winter to early spring
• Method: Start in trays or pots (not recommended for direct sowing)
• Depth: Surface sow or cover lightly (1–2 mm)
• Temperature: 20–25°C
• Germination: 14–28 days (slow and irregular)
• Watering: Mist gently to keep soil moist but not wet

🌼 Growing Notes:

• Height: 40–60 cm
• Spacing: 30–40 cm
• Aspect: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, alkaline to neutral
• Flowering: ~4–6 months from sowing (flowers in second year)
• Features: Aromatic foliage, drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly

✨ Why You’ll Love It:

• Classic scent and soft colour for borders and herb gardens
• Excellent for drying, oils, and fragrant sachets
• Low maintenance and long-lived
• Pairs beautifully with rosemary, thyme, and other Mediterranean herbs

Approx 100 seeds 

Chinese Purple Bell Vine – Exotic Elegance for Vertical Spaces
Add a touch of drama to your garden with the Chinese Purple Bell Vine. This rare and striking climber features deep purple, bell-shaped flowers with flared magenta petals, suspended like lanterns against lush green foliage. A true showstopper for trellises, arches, and hanging baskets.

🌸 Features

• Fast-growing annual or tender perennial
• Unique bell-shaped blooms with trailing stems
• Ideal for vertical gardens, fences, and pots
• Long flowering season from late spring to autumn
• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

🌱 Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors in late winter to early spring
• Lightly cover seeds; germinates in 14–21 days at 20–24°C
• Transplant after frost into full sun or part shade
• Prefers rich, well-drained soil and regular watering
• Can reach 2–3 m in a single season

📏 Spacing

• Space 30–45 cm apart for climbing coverage

💡 Mari’s Tip: Pair with pale companion plants to highlight its dramatic blooms. Perfect for seasonal bundles or rare seed collections.

Approx. 10 x seeds

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 

💙 Felicia ‘Blue’ – Compact Sky-Blue Daisies for Borders, Pots & Pollinators

🛒 Product Description

Felicia ‘Blue’, also known as Blue Marguerite, is a charming and compact perennial featuring bright sky-blue daisy-like flowers with golden yellow centers. Its tidy growth and continuous blooming make it perfect for:

• 🌿 Edging borders and sunny garden beds
• 🪴 Containers, window boxes, and patio pots
• 🐝 Pollinator-friendly displays and small-space gardens

Growing to approximately 20–30 cm, Felicia thrives in full sun, blooms from spring through autumn, and attracts bees and butterflies with its open, nectar-rich flowers. Its vibrant color and low-maintenance nature make it a favorite for cheerful, long-season planting.

🌱 Germination & Growing Instructions

1. When to Sow: Spring
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: 10–14 days
7. Transplanting: Move to final position when seedlings are strong enough to handle.
8. .100g approx 85 seeds per packet 

Approx 0.100g/85 seeds (low germinations rate) 

🌿 Basil Pinnacle White – Aromatic Herb with Elegant White Blooms

Add a touch of refinement to your herb garden with Basil 'Pinnacle White'.
This compact, upright basil variety features lush green leaves and delicate white flowers. Bred for both ornamental appeal and culinary use, it offers a sweet, slightly spicy basil flavour ideal for teas, salads, and garnishes. Its tidy growth habit and extended harvest window make it perfect for containers, borders, and kitchen gardens.

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Pinnacle White'
• Height & Spread: 30–45cm tall × 25cm wide
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Flowering Period: Mid-summer to early autumn
• Uses: Culinary herb, ornamental bedding, pollinator gardens, container planting
• Other Names: White Basil, Ornamental Basil
• Approx 10 seeds per pkt

Why You'll Love It:

• Sweet, aromatic leaves with a clean basil flavour
• Soft white blooms attract bees and butterflies
• Compact habit ideal for pots and small spaces
• Edible and ornamental—perfect for dual-purpose gardens
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain

🌱 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

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

🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Enrich with compost or organic matter before planting.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Sow indoors in late winter or directly after last frost
• Cover seeds lightly (3–5mm deep)
• Germinates in 7–10 days at 20–25°C
• Space plants 20–25cm apart

💧 Watering:
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist. Avoid waterlogging. Mulch to retain moisture.

✂️ Maintenance:

• Pinch tips regularly to encourage bushy growth
• Harvest leaves before flowering for best flavour
• Remove flower spikes if growing for culinary use
• Protect from frost and cold winds

🌼 Tip:
Pair with lavender, calendula, or nasturtiums for a fragrant, edible border. Ideal for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.

🌼 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.

🌼 

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.