Create a complete cottage garden border from one sowing.

A wide ranging mix of popular perennials which will flower for the first time the same year from an early sowing.

Create a riot of colour year after year, all summer long.

Sowing Time

February - June

Sowing Indoors

Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost, Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in the warmth 10-20 degree Celsius (50-70 Fahrenheit), and keep moist.

Growing On

Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm (2in) apart into trays of potting compost.

Hardening Off/Planting Out

Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out from April onwards. Allow 30cm (12in) between plants.

Flowering Time

May - October.

Warning

Harmful if eaten.