Collection: Sow Outdoors in September

Monarda didyma 'Milano Mix' Seeds These clump-forming, herbaceous perennials are a cottage garden favourite. Flowering from early summer to early autumn. Spidery domes of petals which are highly attractive to bees. Prefers sun to partial...See More

Echium vulgare - Seeds Rosettes of bristly foliage at the base, the flowers emerge on tall leafy stems through summer. The bell-shaped flowers are loved by pollinators. A good choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Can...See More

Phacelia tanacetifolia - Seeds The flowers attract bees, butterflies and ladybirds. Perfect for use in a wildlife or organic garden, as plant can be dug into soil as a soil improver. Growth is fast,...See More

Calendula 'Sunset Buff' Seeds Beautiful pastel-coloured Marigolds, a softer, subtler look than traditional marigolds. Plant generously around a vegetable garden to make the most of this versatile companion plant, where it will repel pests...See More

Papaver commutatum 'Ladybird' (Poppy) Seeds No cottage-garden border should be without this variety. Healthy clumps of heavily toothed, hairy green leaves emerge in spring. In summer, the blood-red blooms that appear are incredibly vibrant, each...See More

Primula veris - Cowslip Seeds This native perennial was once widespread in moist, grassy meadowlands. Happily self-seeding once established, the scented tubular flowers gently nod on top of short, woolly stems. Produces rosettes of heavily-veined...See More

Nemophila insignis - Seeds Baby Blue Eyes is easy to grow. Its carpeting habit provides fantastic ground cover. Being only 20cm tall, it is suited for edging borders and paths, as well as in...See More

Nigella hispanica - Seeds Spanish native, this Love-in-a-Mist is tall and the most impressive of the Nigellas. The large blue flowers are filled with crimson stamens, and as the flowers fade they are replaced...See More

Amberboa 'The Bride' Seeds An unusual white-flowered form of Cornflower, with fluffy white flowers that will attract beneficial insects such as bees. Useful for companion planting in vegetable gardens, incorporating into meadows, or filling...See More

Monarda fistulosa - Seeds Clump forming herbaceous perennials – flowering from early summer to early autumn. Spidery crown of lilac-purple petals and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Prefers sun to partial shade....See More

Knautia arvensis - Seeds A British native found in free-draining grass fields. This perennial wildflower will provide colour from summer through to autumn with lavender-coloured, scabious-like flowers. They are loved by bees and butterflies...See More

Cynoglossum 'Firmament' Seeds This early-flowering hardy annual is well-suited for growing along border edges and paths. Resembling Forget-me-nots in appearance, it is useful for the early colour it produces, when other summer perennials...See More

Verbascum thapsus - Seeds Native flower which is loved by bees and pollinators alike. Easy to grow, the whole plant is covered in grey hair which once was used for lamp wicks. It looks...See More

Ammi visnaga - Bishop's Weed Seeds Ammi visnaga, also knows as the Bishop's Weed produces umbel shaped white and green flowers above lacey-cut foliage. Great for cutting and using in flower arrangements. Good lasting cut flower....See More

Myosotis arvensis - Field forget-me-not Seeds The wild or field forget-me-not has pale blue flowers and occasionally some pink flowers too. Attractant for bees and is good for a range of pollinators with easy to access...See More

Centaurea 'Blue Diadem' Seeds A firm favourite of bees and butterflies, cornflowers are indispensable planted near kitchen gardens where they draw in beneficial insects. This selection has long stems, making them suitable for cutting...See More