At a Glance
- Variety:Mixed Seeds
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.
