At just 20 to 25 cm tall, this compact variety stays neat and tidy from June to September without any trimming or staking. Perfect for edging paths, filling the front of borders, window boxes, patio containers and balcony pots. The fluffy flower heads attract bees and hoverflies throughout the season.

🌱 Sowing: March to May

☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade

🌡️ Germination: 7 to 14 days

📏 Height: 20 to 25 cm

🌸 Flowering: June to September

🌿 Growing tips for Ireland Start indoors from March. Ageratum is frost tender, so do not transplant outdoors until after the last frost, late May in most of Ireland. Scatter seeds on the surface of moist compost and press gently. Do not cover, as Ageratum needs light to germinate.

One of the few colourful annuals that performs well in partial shade, making it useful for spots in Irish gardens that only get a few hours of direct sun. Space plants about 15 to 20 cm apart. Water regularly in dry spells but avoid waterlogging. Deadhead occasionally to keep the display fresh, though Ageratum is less demanding than most annuals in this regard.

🏺 Part of the Vintage 1928 Range Selected from the Vintage 1928 collection by Franchi Sementi, Italy’s oldest seed house (Est. 1783). Winner of Best Retail Product 2025. Quality and heritage you can trust, grown in Irish gardens.

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Steam the buds and eat the tender bases of the leaves dipped in melted butter or vinaigrette. The heart, once you reach it, is the real prize. A stunning architectural plant that doubles as a genuine food crop.

🌱 Growing at a glance
🌱 Sowing: February–May or August–September
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Deep, regular watering
🌡️ Germination: 14–21 days
📏 Height: 1.2–1.5 m
🪴 Spacing: 90–100 cm
⏳ Harvest: From the second year onwards

🌿 Growing tips
Start seeds early for stronger plants and protect young growth from frost. After harvesting the main central bud, allow side shoots to develop for smaller secondary artichokes. Mulch well over winter in colder areas.

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The Princesse type is distinct from the more common round asters. Each bloom has long, quilled petals that fan outward in a starburst shape, giving a refined, almost spiky elegance. The multicolour mix produces flowers in purples, pinks, whites, reds and blues from July through September. Strong upright growth to 50 to 70 cm means clean, straight stems for arranging.

🌱 Sowing: March to May

☀️ Light: Full sun

🌡️ Germination: 10 to 14 days

📏 Height: 50 to 70 cm

🌸 Flowering: July to September

🌿 Growing tips for Ireland Start indoors from March in modules or small pots. Transplant outdoors after the last frost, late May in most of Ireland. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with well drained soil.

Space plants about 25 to 30 cm apart. Feed once a fortnight with a general liquid fertiliser during the growing season. One important tip: do not plant China Asters in the same spot two years running. They are susceptible to aster wilt (Fusarium), a soil-borne disease. Rotate to a different bed each year and you will avoid problems entirely. Deadhead regularly to keep fresh blooms coming through to September.

🏺 Part of the Vintage 1928 Range Selected from the Vintage 1928 collection by Franchi Sementi, Italy’s oldest seed house (Est. 1783). Winner of Best Retail Product 2025. Quality and heritage you can trust, grown in Irish gardens.

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The full, rounded double blooms look like miniature camellias in soft pinks, reds, whites and purples. They appear continuously from June to September, bringing colour to pots, borders and quiet corners where other flowers would give up. At 40 to 50 cm tall, Balsamina is compact enough for containers on a shaded patio or beside a doorway.

🌱 Sowing: April to June

☀️ Light: Partial shade to light sun

🌡️ Germination: 10 to 14 days

📏 Height: 40 to 50 cm

🌸 Flowering: June to September

🌿 Growing tips for Ireland Sow indoors from April in a warm spot. Balsamina needs warmth to germinate, so a windowsill or propagator is best. Transplant outdoors from late May once frost risk has passed.

Choose a sheltered position in partial shade or dappled light. This is not a flower that wants to bake in full sun. In Irish gardens it performs beautifully in the spots most other flowers refuse to grow: beside north facing walls, under deciduous trees, or in the lee of hedges. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. No staking needed as the stems are sturdy and self-supporting.

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Compact, vigorous plants that grow happily on a sunny windowsill, a patio, or a balcone. One pot from seed costs less than two of those plastic supermarket basil packs, and it lasts the whole summer instead of four days.

🌱 Sowing depth: Lightly cover, approximately 0.5 cm deep​
📅 Ideal planting months for Ireland: Sow from March–July outdoors in warm, sheltered spots; sow indoors or under cover the rest of the year​
☀️ Light requirements: Full sun; bright, warm windowsill or sheltered outdoor position​
🌡️ Germination time: About 7–14 days at 18–22 °C​
📏 Plant height: Approximately 30–45 cm at maturity​
🪴 Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants or clumps​
⏳ Days to maturity: Roughly 60–75 days from sowing to first main harvests​
🧪 Approximate seeds quantity: about 4000 seeds per packet

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The leaves are large, tender, and intensely fragrant. Pinch off the growing tips regularly and the plant bushes out and keeps producing. One pot on a warm windowsill will give you fresh basil from May to October.

🌱 Sowing information
Sow indoors February to July, surface sow or barely cover. Seeds need light to germinate. Keep warm (18 to 25°C) and moist. Germination takes 7 to 14 days. Can be sown in succession every 3 to 4 weeks for a continuous supply.

☀️ Light exposure
Full sun and shelter from wind. Basil hates cold draughts. A warm windowsill, conservatory or polytunnel is ideal. In Ireland, outdoor growing works from June in a sheltered spot.

💧 Water needs
Water regularly but do not let the soil get waterlogged. Morning watering is best. Avoid wetting the leaves, which can encourage fungal problems. Well drained compost in pots is ideal.

🌡️ Germination temperature and time
Seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days at 18 to 25°C. They need warmth and light. A heated propagator or warm windowsill speeds things up. Do not sow outdoors until soil is reliably warm.

📏 Plant spacing and final size
Grows to 30 to 50cm tall. Space 25 to 30cm apart if planting in a bed, or grow one plant per 15cm pot. Pinch out the growing tip when the plant has 6 to 8 leaves to encourage bushy growth.

🌼 Harvesting notes
Harvest continuously from spring to autumn. Pick or pinch leaves regularly to prevent flowering. Once basil flowers, the leaves lose some of their flavour, so keep pinching.

🍽️ In the kitchen
Pesto alla genovese, caprese, torn over pizza margherita, stirred into pasta at the last second. Never cook it. Always add it fresh, right before serving.

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Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: surface sow (needs light)
📅 Sow: February to July (indoors or warm spot)
☀️ Light: Full sun, sheltered from wind
🌡️ Germination: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 25°C
📏 Height: 30 to 50cm. Space: 25 to 30cm
🪴 Container friendly: yes, 15cm pot minimum
⏳ Harvest: continuously, spring to autumn
🧪 Approx. seed quantity: 8g per packet

Vintage 1928 variety from Franchi Sementi, est. 1783. Open pollinated, OGM free.

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Sow a patch near your vegetable beds. The flowers do the work of attracting pollinators while looking beautiful at the same time. One packet covers a generous area.

🌱 Sowing information
Sow from March to June directly outdoors. Rake lightly to cover and keep the soil moist until germination.
☀️ Light exposure
Thrives in full sun; tolerates partial shade.
💧 Water needs
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, the mix is generally drought‑tolerant.
🌡️ Germination temperature & time
Germinates in 10–20 days under mild temperatures.
📏 Plant spacing & final size
Broadcast sowing. Plants reach 20–90 cm depending on species.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: surface to 0.5 cm
📅 Sow: March–June
☀️ Light: full sun / partial shade
🌡️ Germination: 10–20 days
📏 Height: 20–90 cm
🪴 Spacing: broadcast sowing
⏳ Flowering: spring–autumn
🔢 Seeds: 5 g packet

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Fine texture and juicy consistency. Roast it, boil it, pickle it, or grate it raw into salads. The leaves are edible too, used like spinach. One packet gives you enough roots to last the season.

🌱 Sowing information
Sow from late March to June in fine, stone‑free soil. Make shallow drills 2 cm deep and 30 cm apart; sow seeds 3–5 cm apart, cover lightly and water. For earliest crops, use cloches or fleece. Pre‑soaking seeds can speed germination.
☀️ Light exposure
Prefers full sun but tolerates light partial shade. In Ireland, a bright, well‑drained bed ensures good root shape and colour.
💧 Water needs
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination. Avoid drought followed by heavy watering to prevent splitting. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
🌡️ Germination temperature & time
Germinates at 7–10 °C, usually emerging in 7–14 days. Late‑March sowings typically match suitable soil conditions.
📏 Plant spacing & final size
Thin seedlings to 8–10 cm apart, with 25–30 cm between rows. This spacing supports uniform, well‑coloured roots.
🌼 Harvesting notes
Harvest baby beets at golf‑ball size or allow to reach 5–7 cm for fuller roots. Lift gently, twist off leaves to reduce bleeding, and store in a cool, dark place or process promptly.

Bullet Technical Data
• 🌱 Sowing depth: 2 cm
• 📅 Planting months (Ireland): March–end June
• ☀️ Light: Full sun to light partial shade
• 🌡️ Germination: 7–14 days at 7–10 °C
• 📏 Plant height: 25–40 cm foliage; 5–7 cm roots
• 🪴 Spacing: 8–10 cm plants; 25–30 cm rows
• ⏳ Days to maturity: 50–70 days
• 🧪 Seeds per packet: approx. 480

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Bright trumpet-shaped blooms in vivid pinks, yellows, reds and whites open in late afternoon and stay open through the evening, releasing a sweet scent that carries across the garden. Excellent near patios, seating areas and outdoor dining spaces where the evening display can be fully enjoyed. Supports night active pollinators including moths.

🌱 Sowing: April to June

☀️ Light: Full sun

🌡️ Germination: 10 to 14 days

📏 Height: 60 to 80 cm

🌸 Flowering: June to September

🌿 Growing tips for Ireland Sow indoors from April or direct sow outdoors from mid May after the last frost. Bella di Notte loves warmth and sheltered spots, so a south or west-facing position works best in Irish conditions.

Once established, this is one of the most generous and low maintenance flowers you can grow. It self sows readily in mild Irish winters, so you may find it returning year after year. Space plants about 40 cm apart and water regularly until established. No staking needed as the bushy habit supports itself.

🏺 Part of the Vintage 1928 Range This variety comes from the iconic Vintage 1928 collection, inspired by the historic Franchi Sementi catalogue. Winner of Best Retail Product 2025 and named Hortweek Top Horti Trends No.2.

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One of the fastest salad crops you can grow. Ready in about four weeks from sowing. Sow a short row every two to three weeks and you will never buy a bag of mixed leaves from the supermarket again.

Bullet Technical Data
• 🌱 Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• 📅 Planting months (Ireland): February–September in small batches
• ☀️ Light: Full sun to light partial shade
• 🌡️ Germination: 7–14 days at 10–18 °C
• 📏 Plant height: 10–20 cm at harvest
• 🪴 Spacing: Dense for baby leaves; 10–15 cm for rosettes
• ⏳ Days to maturity: 25–35 days to first cut
• 🧪 Seeds per packet: approx. 4000

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