Draping coral seed heads for late summer and autumn arrangements. They dry down beautifully to burnt sienna pink. A farm favourite which visitors always gravitate towards.
Looks great as a cut flower but we love it as a garden plant which provides valuable food for the birds in the autumn. Amaranth is a big sturdy plant, growing up to 1.5m tall - you might need to stake it.Sow: March-May undercoverPlant: 4 weeks after sowingHarvest: Expect flowers July-Sept. Pick stems when tassels begin to extend. Stem length 1mVase: Strip foliage, expect 7 day vase life. To dry, strip off foliage, tie in a bunch and either leave in a bucket to dry or hang upside down. Keep out of direct sunlight.
0.25g (approx 375 seed). We pack seeds by weight, the number of seeds in a packet is an estimate.
Germ 88% Aug 25
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White mignonette is a sweet-smelling wild plant which has found its way into back gardens across the world. In Europe it has been cultivated since ancient times and is foraged as a delectable wild plant in Greece and Italy. We love it for its wispy spires of star shaped flowers which grow up to 1m tall. The flowers have a sweet honey scent - not quite as strong as its cousin Reseda odorata, but enough to add another dimension to summer bouquets.Sow: Sow March-May, broadcast then prick out (seeds are tiny). Plant: 8 weeks after sowingHarvest: July-September. Pick when bottom third of flowers are open, or when seed heads have already formed. Be gentle, stems are delicate. Stems 60-80cm. Vase: Expect vase life of 5 daysNotes: Prefers well drained soil.0.1g (approx 200 seeds). We pack seeds by weight, the number of seeds in a packet is an estimate.
Germ 64% Jul 25
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Elegant, draping seed heads which work beautifully used fresh or dry. Immature seed heads are a fresh green, maturing to a rich aubergine black. A drought-tolerant and generous grass which produces abundantly from a single sowing.
The same species as red millet which has been eaten by humans for centuries but is most often grown as winter bird forage in the UK. These are wonderful wildlife plants. Grow an abundance and enjoy seeing the sparrows swooping down to eat the seeds throughout the autumn and winter.
Sow: March-April indoors
Plant: 30cm apart
Harvest: When just emerging or fully extended
Vase: Expect vase life of a 7 days
Notes: Harvest for drying after pollen has dropped and hang upside down in bunches.
0.5g (approx 100 seeds). We pack seeds by weight, the number of seeds in a packet is an estimate.
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Large double strawflowers with papery, burnt orange petals around a cheery yellow center. A perfect addition to warm autumnal arrangements.
A brilliant cut flower which can be used fresh but comes into its own when dried. Pick at the height of flowering, bind together in generous bunches and hang them to dry upside down and the colour will intensify. You'll have colourful blooms to brighten up the house and take you through the winter months and beyond. There's a reason this is known as the 'everlasting flower' and 'immortelle'.
Helichrysums are Australian natives which are very robust and drought tolerant. They are avoided by deer and rabbits.
Sow: Sow undercover in April or outside direct in May. Benefits from warm soil.
Plant: 4 weeks after sowing
Harvest: July-September. Pick when flowers are half open. Stems 80cm or longer.
Vase: Can be used fresh or dry. To dry, strip off foliage, tie in a bunch and hang upside down. Flower colours will intensify.
Helichrysum bracteatum
0.25g (approx 300 seeds). We pack seeds by weight, the number of seeds in a packet is an estimate.
Germ: 60% Aug 25
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Blushing Lanterns is a wonderful textural cut flower with gently nodding flower heads which resemble tiny little paper lanterns. Each flower head is a dusty green, delicately veined in blush pink. As the flower head matures, a pretty white flower emerges (which attract tonnes of butterflies). A hugely productive cut flower from one spring sowing. Remember this is a perennial variety so one sowing yields years of flowers.
Sow: Mar-May or Sept-Oct
Plant: 30cm apart
Harvest: Harvest when flowers are just starting to open or harvest pods.
Silene vulgaris
An outstandingly productive variety with lovely tall stems even when grown outside. Large, lightly frilled, almond-blossom pink flowers which soften to white. A sweet pea to fall in love with. Lightly-scented variety.
Sow: Late Oct-Nov for overwintering seedlings or Valentines day to end of March. Resist sowing in the depths of winter.Plant: 20cm apart, enrich with compostHarvest: When uppermost 2 buds are closed.Vase: Expect vase life of 4-5 days.
Approx 40 seeds. We pack seeds by weight, the number of seeds in a packet is an estimate.
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A classic cut flower filler with pure white, lacey umbels. Plants flower generously with blooms beloved by pollinators. Sow in autumn for the biggest, earliest flowers. They are extremely popular pollinators.
Sow: September-October for overwintering seedlings. Sow undercover or outside Mar-May, depending on soil conditions. Loves to be sown direct into the soil.Plant: 30cm apartHarvest: Expect 60cm stem length.Vase: For best vase life, pick when two thirds of the flowers on umbel are open. Vase life of 10 days.
N.B. Poisonous to pets & livestock. Sap can cause skin irritation in some people.
0.25g (approx 300 seeds). We pack seeds by weight, the number of seeds in a packet is an estimate.
All cut flower seeds are subject to 20% VAT which is added at checkout. If your order contains VAT-able goods, 20% VAT is also charged on shipping.
