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Perennial Mountain Rye (Secale montanum) Seeds

£2.99

A hardy, drought-tolerant perennial edible grain with tall, elegant stems and soft seed heads that add texture to borders, meadows, or naturalistic plantings. Mountain Rye is great for wildlife gardens, soil improvement, and low-maintenance areas.

40 in stock



Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)

£2.99

The young shoots, leaves, flower buds and roots are all edible, with a celery-like flavour; the seeds are peppery and can be ground as a condiment. Virtually evergreen over the winter and a very useful winter salad and cooking vegetable

3 in stock



Babington Leek (Allium Ampeloprasum var Babingtonii)

£2.99

A useful and unusual perennial vegetable, Babington’s leek combines ornamental structure, edible value, and long-term productivity in a low-maintenance garden plant. Unlike cultivated leeks, Babington’s leek is a long-lived perennial that spreads gradually by bulbils and division, forming clumps over time. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is particularly well suited to coastal gardens, dry borders, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes due to its hardiness and tolerance of exposed conditions.

3 in stock



Borage (Borago officinalis) Seeds

£2.99

A fast-growing herb known for its bright blue, star-shaped flowers and coarse, slightly bristly foliage. It flowers over a long period, typically from late spring through summer, and often continues if regularly deadheaded. Traditionally, the flowers are edible and commonly used fresh as a garnish in drinks and salads. The young leaves have also been used historically in herbal cooking, though they are rough in texture and less commonly consumed today.

3 in stock



Calendula (Neon) Seeds

£2.99

Fast-growing and endlessly generous, calendula flowers steadily through the season, often long after other blooms have faded. Each plant becomes a magnet for bees and other pollinators, adding life and movement to borders while delivering armfuls of cheerful, resin-rich petals.

Easy to grow and forgiving in most soils, it’s perfect for beginners but still loved by experienced growers for its reliability. Harvest for cutting, drying, or simply enjoy it glowing in the garden like a small burst of optimism every day.

3 in stock



Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Seeds

£2.99

A perennial herb with hollow green leaves and edible flowers.

3 in stock



Chocolate vine (Akebia Quinata) Seeds

£2.99

A vigorous, semi-evergreen climbing plant grown for its attractive foliage, unusual flowers, and rapid growth. In spring, it produces clusters of deep purple-maroon blooms with a subtle fragrance often compared to chocolate or vanilla, giving rise to its common name.

3 in stock



Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) Seeds

£2.99

The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, making it a useful addition to wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Clary sage has a long history of traditional cultivation in Europe, where it was valued in herbal gardens and occasionally used in flavouring and fragrance applications. Today it is widely grown for ornamental use, pollinator support, and its distinctive scent.

3 in stock



Columbine (Aquilegia) vulgaris Seeds

£2.99

A hardy perennial known for its distinctive, spurred flowers and finely divided, blue-green foliage. It typically flowers from late spring into early summer, producing nodding blooms in shades of purple, blue, pink, white, or bi-coloured forms depending on cultivar and conditions.

It grows best in partial shade to full sun in well-drained soil and is generally low maintenance once established. Plants will often self-seed freely, which can lead to natural spread in suitable garden conditions.

Aquilegia is attractive to pollinators, particularly bees, and works well in cottage garden planting schemes, woodland edges, and mixed herbaceous borders. It tolerates a range of soil types but prefers conditions that do not become waterlogged.

3 in stock



Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) Seeds

£2.99

A hardy, long-flowering perennial herb valued for its masses of small, daisy-like white flowers with bright yellow centres. Blooming from early summer into autumn, it provides reliable colour and attracts a wide range of pollinating insects.

Easy to grow and tolerant of a variety of conditions, feverfew thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil.

3 in stock



Foxglove (Digitalis) Seeds

£6.00

Known for its upright spikes of tubular, bell-shaped flowers. Blooming in early to mid-summer, it typically produces shades of purple, pink, white, or speckled forms depending on variation.

It grows best in partial shade but will also tolerate full sun in cooler or moist conditions. Foxglove prefers well-drained soil and will often self-seed freely once established, allowing it to naturalise in suitable garden areas such as woodland edges, cottage gardens, and informal borders.

The plant is highly attractive to bees, especially bumblebees, which are well adapted to access its deep flowers.

3 in stock



Garden Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)

£2.99

Blooming from early summer through autumn, it comes in a wide range of colours including pink, red, yellow, orange, white, and bi-coloured forms. Snapdragons are excellent for pollinators, especially bumblebees, which are strong enough to open the flowers. They are widely used in borders, containers, and cutting gardens due to their long flowering period and upright structure.

3 in stock



Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)

£2.99

The leaves are used in salads, or as a flavouring for fish or meat. Young, fresh leaves can be picked in September when they first appear, and may be harvested until the flowers bloom the following spring. Shade-loving plant.

3 in stock



Hazelwort (Asarum europaeum) Seeds

£2.99

Hardy, evergreen, and low maintenance, hazelwort is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for attractive foliage and dependable ground cover in shaded conditions.

3 in stock



Lemon bergamot (Monarda citriodora) Seeds

£2.99

Flowering from early to late summer, it adds height, colour, and structure to borders, wildlife gardens, and naturalistic planting schemes.

The leaves release a distinctive lemon fragrance when touched, making it a popular choice for sensory gardens and areas close to paths and seating. Traditionally, the fragrant leaves have been used in herbal teas and potpourri, while the flowers make an eye-catching addition to fresh and dried arrangements.

3 in stock



Lovage (Levisticum officinale) Seeds

£2.99

A tall perennial herb with celery-like flavour.

3 in stock



Love in the Mist Seeds

£6.00

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3 in stock



Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) Seeds

£2.99

A hardy native perennial valued for its aromatic foliage, upright growth, and long history of cultivation. Its deeply divided dark green leaves are silvery beneath, creating attractive contrast and movement in borders and naturalistic plantings. Traditionally, mugwort has been grown for centuries in herb gardens and was widely used in European folklore, crafts, and herbal traditions. The fragrant foliage has also been used in potpourri and dried arrangements.

3 in stock



Okahijiki - Japanese land seaweed (Salsola komarovii) Seeds

£2.99

An unusual annual vegetable grown for its crisp, succulent foliage and mild, naturally salty flavour. Popular in Japanese cuisine, the young shoots are harvested and eaten fresh in salads, lightly steamed, stir-fried, or used as a garnish.

Despite its common name, it is not a seaweed but a terrestrial plant that produces fine, branching stems with a distinctive appearance reminiscent of marine vegetation. Fast-growing and productive, it can be harvested repeatedly while young for the best texture and flavour.

3 in stock



Perennial Spinach (Perpetual Beta Vulgaris) Seeds

£2.99

Highly productive crop with larger, fleshier leaves than normal spinach,  perfect raw in salads.

3 in stock



Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Seeds

£2.99

A robust native perennial known for its tall spikes of vibrant magenta-purple flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. Its upright habit and long flowering season make it a striking addition to borders, pond margins, and wildlife-friendly gardens. Historically, purple loosestrife was used in traditional herbal medicine and was valued for its astringent properties, though today it is primarily grown for its ornamental and ecological benefits.

3 in stock



Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) Seeds

£2.99

Leaves add a mild cucumber flavour to salads and soups.

3 in stock



Sea kale / Sea cabbage (Crambe Maritima) Seeds

£2.99

A hardy perennial vegetable native to coastal areas, valued for both its ornamental foliage and edible shoots. In spring, it produces large, glaucous blue-green leaves with a bold, architectural form that makes it attractive in both kitchen gardens and ornamental planting schemes.

It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, particularly sandy or free-draining conditions, and is highly tolerant of salt and drought once established. Mature plants develop deep roots and can live for many years with minimal maintenance.

3 in stock



Sorrel (Rumex Acetosa) Seeds

£2.99

Adds variety to a salad, leaves taste a bit like apple. Just leave it in the ground and pick leaves when required.

3 in stock



Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) Seeds

£2.99

Great flavour and useful as a companion plant in the garden to keep pests away.

3 in stock



Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)

£2.99

A fragrant perennial herb similar to oregano.

3 in stock



Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum)

£2.99

A low-growing, shade-loving perennial ground cover valued for its delicate foliage and spring flowers. It forms spreading mats of whorled, bright green leaves, typically reaching 10–20 cm in height, making it well suited to woodland gardens and shaded borders. When dried, the foliage develops a distinct sweet, hay-like fragrance due to natural coumarin content. Traditionally, this has been used to scent linens, potpourri, and drinks such as May wine in parts of Europe.

3 in stock



Welsh Onion (Allium fistulosum) Seeds

£2.99

Evergreen perennial onion that produces profuse clumps of bulblets which are pulled off the sides as needed for cooking. Very hardy.

3 in stock



Wild Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Seeds

£2.99

A hardy perennial wildflower valued for its striking sky-blue flowers and long flowering season. Blooming from summer into early autumn, it produces masses of daisy-like flowers on tall, branching stems that can reach over a metre in height.

3 in stock



Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum)

£2.99

Wild Garlic fills the spring garden with lush green leaves and starry white flowers, all with a delicious, mild garlic flavour. A forager’s favourite, it’s perfect for pesto, soups, or salads—and bees adore the blooms!

3 in stock



Woodland Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)

£2.99

A hardy native perennial found in woodland edges, hedgerows, and shaded, damp areas. It produces upright, square stems with paired, toothed green leaves and typically grows to around 60–120 cm in height. A useful plant for shaded wildlife gardens, it provides structure, seasonal interest, and strong ecological value in low-maintenance naturalistic planting schemes.

3 in stock



Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) Seeds

£2.99

A hardy perennial herb grown for its strongly aromatic, silvery-grey foliage and upright, bushy habit. The finely divided leaves give it a soft, feathery appearance, making it a useful structural plant in herb gardens, gravel gardens, and dry borders.

3 in stock



Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Seeds

£2.99

Yarrow is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial known for its feathery, aromatic foliage and flat-topped clusters of tiny white flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. It's a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, or herb gardens. Historically used in traditional medicine for wound healing and digestive support, Yarrow is also valued today for its ability to attract beneficial insects and improve soil structure in companion planting.

3 in stock



Yellow welsh poppy (Papaver cambricum) Seeds

£2.99

A cheerful perennial with delicate yellow blooms that sway in the breeze. Perfect for brightening shady corners, wildflower patches, or cottage-style gardens.

3 in stock



Black Medick (Medicago lupulina)

£2.99

As a nitrogen-fixing plant, black medick improves soil fertility by supporting beneficial soil bacteria, making it valuable in meadow mixes, green manures, and regenerative planting systems.

The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators, providing a useful nectar source throughout its long flowering period. After flowering, it produces small black coiled seed pods, which give the plant its common name.

2 in stock