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Unlike some older red varieties which can scorch or fade in the sun, this variety holds its rich, dark colour beautifully, shimmering like ruby silk in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic 'Spencer' type, meaning it has been bred for long, sturdy stems and frilly blooms, making it exceptional for cutting. However, unlike many show varieties that sacrifice smell for size, 'Millennium' hasn't lost its charm—it carries a lovely fragrance that matches its dramatic good looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey grow, flower, and set seed in one year, but they are tough enough to survive a British winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the very best results (and the longest stems), sow in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) and overwinter the plants in a cold frame. This allows them to build a massive root system. Alternatively, sow in Spring (Jan-March) for a reliable summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Peas are deep rooters. Sow them in \"root trainers\" or deep pots (toilet roll tubes work well!) to give the roots room to grow down without spiralling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas require rich soil and regular attention to perform their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak the seeds in tepid water overnight to help them rehydrate. Sow 1cm deep in moist compost. Keep cool (approx 15°C)—too much heat will stop them germinating! They usually sprout in 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and nutrient-rich soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or compost before planting. They are vigorous climbers, so ensure you have tall canes or netting installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie them in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soft twine to guide the stems up the support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Peas are hungry. Feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser (tomato feed) once the flowers appear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick flowers daily. If you let seed pods form, the plant assumes its life work is done and will stop flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Millennium'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2.4m (Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🔴 Bold Colour\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Exhibition Cutting\u003cbr\u003e👃 Scented Gardens\u003cbr\u003e🪜 Covering Arches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 20 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intense red of 'Millennium' needs cool or neutral partners to stop it looking overpowering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ammi-majus-seeds\" title=\"Ammi Majus Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eAmmi Majus (Queen Anne's Lace):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect cooling agent. The flat, white lacy heads of Ammi Majus act as a neutral foil, breaking up the heavy red of the Sweet Peas and making them look even more vibrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🔵\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cornflower-blue-ball-seeds\" title=\"Cornflower Blue Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eCornflower 'Blue Ball':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A regal combination. Deep Red and Royal Blue is a classic, rich colour scheme. Plant the Cornflowers at the base of the trellis for a dense, jewel-toned display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Millennium' holds the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is recognised as a superior variety for its vigorous growth, flower quality, and reliability in the UK climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810234695,"sku":"SWP-MIL","price":2.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/sweet-pea-parfume-millennium-3952406.jpg?v=1769432047"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-heaven-scent","title":"Sweet Pea Heaven Scent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Heaven Scent' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf scent is your top priority, look no further. 'Heaven Scent' is a spectacular variety bred specifically to bring the intense, room-filling perfume of the wild sweet pea back into the modern garden, without sacrificing the size of the blooms. It produces large, ruffled flowers in a romantic blend of deep salmon-pink and soft cream, carried on long, sturdy stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety bridges the gap between the \"Old Spice\" heritage types (known for scent) and the modern \"Spencer\" exhibition types (known for size). You get the best of both worlds: long stems that are perfect for cutting, combined with a perfume so rich and sweet it captures the very essence of an English summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season but are tough enough to withstand a British winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the biggest, earliest flowers, sow in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) and overwinter the young plants in a cold frame. For an easy life, sow in Spring (Jan-March) for summer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use deep pots! Sweet Peas send down a long taproot very quickly. Sowing them in \"root trainers\" or toilet roll tubes gives them the depth they need to establish a strong root system.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are hungry, thirsty plants that reward care with buckets of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak the seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing to soften the hard coat. Sow 1cm deep in moist compost. Keep cool (approx 15°C)—heat inhibits germination! They usually sprout in 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or compost before planting out. Ensure you have a strong support structure (wigwam, trellis, or netting) ready for them to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie them in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently tie the young stems to your support frame to get them started.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once flower buds appear, feed weekly with tomato feed (high potash) to support the blooming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick, Pick, Pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e You must remove seed pods immediately. If the plant sets seed, it stops flowering. Harvest flowers every 2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Heaven Scent'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2m (Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e👃 High Scent\u003cbr\u003e👰 Wedding Floristry\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Cutting Patch\u003cbr\u003e🪜 Vertical Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 20 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance the romantic, floral look of 'Heaven Scent' with these perfect partners:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Gypsophila Covent Garden\" href=\"\/products\/gypsophila-elegans-covent-garden\"\u003eGypsophila 'Covent Garden':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic filler. Grow a patch of white Gypsophila at the foot of your Sweet Pea trellis. It hides the \"bare legs\" of the climbers and provides the essential frothy filler for your vases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🏰\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Larkspur Giant Hyacinth Mixed Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/larkspur-giant-hyacinth-mixed\"\u003eLarkspur 'Giant Hyacinth Mixed':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For a cottage garden classic. The tall, rigid spikes of Larkspur provide a structural contrast to the tumbling, climbing habit of the Sweet Peas. The pastel colours blend perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety has been selected for its exceptional fragrance. While some modern varieties lose their scent, 'Heaven Scent' retains the powerful perfume that makes Sweet Peas famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810595143,"sku":"SWP-HVN","price":2.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/2048800713b336e740e4481_upscale.jpg?v=1769432054"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-spencer-swan-lake","title":"Sweet Pea Spencer Swan Lake","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Swan Lake' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Swan Lake' is the gold standard for white Sweet Peas. As a classic 'Spencer' type, it produces massive, deeply ruffled blooms on exceptionally long, strong stems. The petals are pristine white, looking like gathered silk, and they hold their shape beautifully in a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is a favourite of exhibitors and florists alike. Unlike some whites which can look translucent or papery, 'Swan Lake' has a solid, creamy density to the petals. It carries a lovely, fresh scent—not overpowering, but clean and sweet, making it perfect for dining tables where you don't want the fragrance to dominate the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season but are tough enough to withstand a British winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e For exhibition-quality blooms on the longest stems, sow in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) and overwinter the young plants in a cold frame. For an easier, relaxed garden display, sow in Spring (Jan-March).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Peas have deep roots. Sow them in \"root trainers,\" deep pots, or even empty toilet roll tubes to give the roots plenty of vertical space to grow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are hungry plants that thrive on rich soil and regular picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak the seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing to soften the hard coat. Sow 1cm deep in moist compost. Keep cool (approx 15°C)—heat inhibits germination! They usually sprout in 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or compost before planting out. Ensure you have a strong support structure (wigwam, trellis, or netting) ready for them to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie them in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soft twine or sweet pea rings to guide the stems up the support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once flower buds appear, feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser (tomato feed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick, Pick, Pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e You must remove seed pods immediately. If the plant sets seed, it assumes its job is done and stops flowering. Harvest flowers every 2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Swan Lake'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2.4m (Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e👰 Wedding Flowers\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Cutting Patch\u003cbr\u003e🏆 Exhibition\u003cbr\u003e🪜 Covering Fences\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 20 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pure white of 'Swan Lake' is the perfect neutral partner for bold or pastel themes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🔵\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cornflower-blue-ball-seeds\" title=\"Cornflower Blue Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eCornflower 'Blue Ball':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A crisp, nautical combination. The intense, button-blue of the Cornflower looks incredibly fresh next to the frilly white Sweet Pea. It's a timeless, cool colour scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🏰\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/larkspur-giant-hyacinth-mixed\" title=\"Larkspur Giant Hyacinth Mixed Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eLarkspur 'Giant Hyacinth Mixed':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For a cottage garden bouquet. The vertical spikes of the Larkspur provide structural contrast to the climbing Sweet Peas. Picking a bunch of both creates an instant arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Swan Lake' is a classic exhibition variety. It holds the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/strong\u003e, guaranteeing superior performance, vigour, and flower quality in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810627911,"sku":"SWP-SWN","price":2.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/2048800f80cb94b03c47bea_upscale.jpg?v=1769432054"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-old-spice-starry-night","title":"Sweet Pea Old Spice Starry Night","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Old Spice Starry Night' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Old Spice' series is famous for bringing back the original, powerful fragrance of wild sweet peas, combined with modern heat tolerance. The 'Starry Night' selection focuses on the moodiest, most dramatic shades in the spectrum: velvety bi-colours of deep violet, indigo, maroon, and purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are \"Grandiflora\" types. This means the flowers are slightly smaller than the frilly exhibition types, but they pack double the perfume. Uniquely, they are bred to withstand summer heat better than standard varieties, ensuring you have blooms—and that incredible scent—long after other sweet peas have faded in the July sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season and can withstand cold starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 'Old Spice' Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike 'Spencer' types which can struggle in hot summers, these are tougher and more resilient to heat. Sow in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) for the strongest plants, or early Spring (Jan-March) for summer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because these are Grandifloras, they don't need as much \"cordon growing\" fuss as show varieties. Let them scramble naturally up a wigwam for a wilder, bushier look.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are hungry, thirsty plants, but 'Old Spice' is a tough cookie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak the seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing to speed up hydration. Sow 1cm deep in deep pots (root trainers or toilet roll tubes) to accommodate their long taproots. Keep cool (approx 15°C). Germination takes 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or garden compost before planting out. Ensure you have a support structure (canes, trellis, or netting) ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie them in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently tie young shoots to the frame to get them started.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water generously during dry spells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick, Pick, Pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e You must remove seed pods immediately. If the plant sets seed, it stops flowering. Harvest flowers every 2 days to keep the show going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Old Spice Starry Night'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m (Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e👃 Intense Fragrance\u003cbr\u003e☀️ Heat Tolerance\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Cut Flowers\u003cbr\u003e🟣 Dark Colour Themes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark, moody colours of 'Starry Night' need bright or light partners to stop them disappearing in the evening light:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌙\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nicotiana-white-trumpets-seeds\" title=\"Nicotiana White Trumpets Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eNicotiana 'White Trumpets':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For a scented evening garden. The pure white of the Nicotiana provides a stark, high-contrast backdrop to the dark violet Sweet Peas. Both release powerful scents in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ammi-majus-seeds\" title=\"Ammi Majus Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eAmmi Majus (Queen Anne's Lace):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The vase essential. If you are cutting these dark flowers for the house, you need a light filler to lift them. Growing Ammi Majus nearby ensures you always have the perfect white lace to arrange with your dark velvets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Old Spice' series is celebrated for bringing heat tolerance to the traditional, highly-scented sweet pea, allowing gardeners in hotter areas to enjoy them for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810660679,"sku":"SWP-OSN","price":2.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/2048800b6cc1459d84d52cd_upscale.jpg?v=1769432053"},{"product_id":"sweet-william-indian-carpet-mixed","title":"Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet William 'Indian Carpet Mix' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the nostalgic charm and spicy clove scent of Sweet William but don't have room for the tall varieties, 'Indian Carpet' is your answer. This is a specialized dwarf variety that hugs the ground, forming a lush, low mat of foliage that erupts into a dome of blooms in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are just as intricate as their taller cousins—beautifully patterned with contrasting eyes and rings in rich shades of crimson, pink, salmon, and white. Because they are so compact (rarely exceeding 25cm), they are perfect for edging paths, filling rockeries, or creating a vibrant \"skirt\" around the base of roses or shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet William is a classic \u003cstrong\u003eBiennial\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt operates on a two-year cycle, requiring patience that pays off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds in summer (June\/July). The plants will establish a low green mat of foliage before winter, then burst into flower the following May\/June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't bury the seeds! Like all Dianthus, they need a little light to germinate, so just press them firmly onto the soil surface.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a robust, hardy little plant that is very easy to raise from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow outdoors in a seedbed or pots from May to July. Scatter seeds thinly on the surface of moist compost\/soil and cover with a barely-there dusting of vermiculite. Keep moist. Germination is rapid (7-14 days). Transplant to their final flowering position in Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey prefer \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e but tolerate light shade. They thrive in alkaline (chalky) or neutral soil that drains well. Because they are low-growing, plant them at the very front of the border so they don't get lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are very low maintenance. Water during dry spells in their first summer to help them establish. Deadhead the spent flower heads to keep the carpet looking neat and to encourage a longer flush of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDianthus barbatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDwarf Sweet William\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH6\u003c\/strong\u003e (Very Hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 15cm - 25cm (Dwarf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 20cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🧱 Path Edging\u003cbr\u003e🏺 Containers\u003cbr\u003e🪨 Rockeries\u003cbr\u003e🐝 Pollinators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 500 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Indian Carpet' is a low-grower, so it needs partners that won't overshadow it or that bloom at different times:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌷\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpring Bulbs (Tulips):\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic strategy. Plant 'Indian Carpet' over your Tulip bulbs in autumn. As the Tulips fade in May, the Sweet William foliage will hide the dying bulb leaves, and then burst into flower just as the Tulips finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💜\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Nepeta Mussinii Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/nepeta-mussinii-seeds\"\u003eNepeta 'Mussinii' (Catmint):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For a soft edge. Both plants are low-growing and mound-forming. The soft blue of the Catmint provides a calming contrast to the vibrant reds and pinks of the Sweet William mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in summer for flowers the following year.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers (Yr 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Edibility Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet William petals are edible and make a pretty garnish for salads or cakes, but the white base of the petal is very bitter. Snip the petals off the base before eating!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDianthus barbatus\u003c\/em\u003e is listed on the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e list. It is particularly popular with butterflies, who find the flat flower clusters easy to land on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810693447,"sku":"SWW-IND","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/20488002b0b77b0b4e8da17_upscale.jpg?v=1769432054"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-parfume-edith-flanagan","title":"Sweet Pea Parfume Edith Flanagan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSweet Pea 'Parfume Edith Flanagan' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Parfume Edith Flanagan' is a spectacular variety bred specifically to bring the intense, room-filling scent of the wild sweet pea back into the modern garden, without sacrificing the size of the blooms. It produces large, ruffled flowers in a romantic blend of deep salmon-pink and soft cream, carried on long, sturdy stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety bridges the gap between the \"Old Spice\" heritage types and the modern \"Spencer\" exhibition types. You get the best of both worlds: long stems that are perfect for cutting, combined with a perfume so rich and sweet it captures the very essence of an English summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season but are tough enough to withstand a British winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the biggest, earliest flowers, sow in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) and overwinter the young plants in a cold frame. For an easy life, sow in Spring (Jan-March).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use deep pots! Sweet Peas send down a long taproot very quickly. Sowing them in \"root trainers\" or toilet roll tubes gives them the depth they need to establish a strong root system.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are hungry, thirsty plants that reward care with buckets of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak the seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing to soften the hard coat. Sow 1cm deep in moist compost. Keep cool (approx 15°C)—heat inhibits germination! They usually sprout in 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or compost before planting out. Ensure you have a strong support structure (wigwam, trellis, or netting) ready for them to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie them in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently tie the young stems to your support frame to get them started.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once flower buds appear, feed weekly with tomato feed (high potash) to support the blooming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick, Pick, Pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e You must remove seed pods immediately. If the plant sets seed, it stops flowering. Harvest flowers every 2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Parfume Edith Flanagan'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2m (Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e👃 High Scent\u003cbr\u003e👰 Wedding Floristry\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Cutting Patch\u003cbr\u003e🪜 Vertical Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 20 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance the romantic, floral look of 'Edith Flanagan' with these perfect partners:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🍋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Larkspur Limelight Mix Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/larkspur-limelight-mix\"\u003eLarkspur 'Limelight Mix':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For a fresh, modern bouquet. The crisp greenish-white spikes of the Larkspur lift the warm pink tones of the Sweet Pea, creating a vibrant and sophisticated arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Gypsophila Covent Garden\" href=\"\/products\/gypsophila-elegans-covent-garden\"\u003eGypsophila 'Covent Garden':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic filler. Grow a patch of white Gypsophila at the foot of your Sweet Pea trellis. It hides the \"bare legs\" of the climbers and provides the essential frothy filler for your vases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety has been selected for its exceptional fragrance. While some modern varieties lose their scent, 'Edith Flanagan' retains the powerful perfume that makes Sweet Peas famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810726215,"sku":"SWP-EDF","price":2.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/2048800719b1d8b04033766_upscale.jpg?v=1769432054"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-mammoth-rose-pink","title":"Sweet Pea Mammoth Rose Pink","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Mammoth Rose Pink' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to grow flowers that look like they belong in a country show, 'Mammoth Rose Pink' is the variety for you. As the name suggests, this strain has been bred for size and vigour. It produces extra-long, sturdy stems topped with large, frilly blooms in a glowing, deep rose-pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile heritage varieties are grown for scent, 'Mammoth' varieties are grown for spectacle. They still possess a lovely, sweet fragrance, but their main purpose is to provide long, straight stems that are easy to arrange in vases, making them the number one choice for cut-flower enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season but can withstand cold weather during the seedling stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the longest stems and earliest flowers, sow in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) and overwinter in a cold frame. For an easier, low-stress display, sow in Spring (Jan-March).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinching is key! When seedlings have 3-4 pairs of leaves, pinch out the growing tip. This stops them getting \"leggy\" and encourages strong side shoots which produce better flowers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are hungry plants that need rich soil to fuel their rapid growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak seeds in tepid water overnight to speed up hydration. Sow 1cm deep in deep pots (root trainers or toilet roll tubes) to accommodate their long roots. Keep cool (approx 15°C). Germination takes 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and deep, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or garden compost before planting. Install tall supports (canes, netting, or a wigwam) immediately, as they climb fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once buds appear, feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser (tomato feed) to keep the blooms coming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never let them dry out, or the buds will drop (bud blast).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick flowers every single day. If seed pods form, the plant stops blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Mammoth Rose'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2.4m (Tall Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e✂️ Long-Stemmed Cutting\u003cbr\u003e🏆 Exhibiting\u003cbr\u003e🪜 Arches \u0026amp; Trellis\u003cbr\u003e🌸 Vibrant Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep rose colour of 'Mammoth' looks stunning when paired with fresh greens and whites in a vase or on a trellis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🍋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/larkspur-limelight-mix\" title=\"Larkspur Limelight Mix Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eLarkspur 'Limelight Mix':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A fresh contrast. The creamy-white and lime-green spikes of this Larkspur act as a zesty foil to the hot pink Sweet Peas. Grow them nearby for the perfect cutting patch combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ammi-majus-seeds\" title=\"Ammi Majus Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eAmmi Majus (Queen Anne's Lace):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The essential filler. No Sweet Pea posy is complete without the airy white lace of Ammi Majus. Growing them together ensures you always have the foliage you need to show off the blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some highly-ruffled exhibition varieties are tricky for insects, 'Mammoth' retains good nectar accessibility and is a favourite of bumblebees in the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810758983,"sku":"SWP-MRP","price":2.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/sweet-pea-mammoth-rose-pink-5298997.jpg?v=1769432055"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-winston-churchill","title":"Sweet Pea Winston Churchill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Winston Churchill' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Winston Churchill' is widely considered the finest crimson Sweet Pea ever bred. It produces large, frilly, velvet-textured blooms in a rich, glowing scarlet-crimson. As a classic 'Spencer' type, it is engineered for excellence, boasting exceptionally long, straight stems that make it a favourite for flower arrangers and exhibitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many modern red varieties lack fragrance, 'Winston Churchill' breaks the mould. It carries a lovely, sweet scent that, while not as overpowering as the old-fashioned types, is certainly strong enough to perfume a room when cut. It provides a splash of regal colour that draws the eye from across the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season but are tough enough to withstand cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e For exhibition-quality blooms on the longest stems, sow in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) and overwinter the young plants in a cold frame. For an easier, relaxed garden display, sow in Spring (Jan-March).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Peas are deep rooters. Sow them in \"root trainers,\" deep pots, or even empty toilet roll tubes to give the roots plenty of vertical space to grow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are hungry plants that thrive on rich soil and regular picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak the seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing to soften the hard coat (optional). Sow 1cm deep in moist compost. Keep cool (approx 15°C)—heat inhibits germination! They usually sprout in 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or garden compost before planting out. Ensure you have a strong support structure (wigwam, trellis, or netting) ready for them to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie them in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soft twine or sweet pea rings to guide the stems up the support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once flower buds appear, feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser (tomato feed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick, Pick, Pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e You must remove seed pods immediately. If the plant sets seed, it assumes its job is done and stops flowering. Harvest flowers every 2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Winston Churchill'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2.4m (Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🔴 Bold Colour\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Long Stems (Cutting)\u003cbr\u003e🏆 Exhibiting\u003cbr\u003e🪜 Covering Arches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intense crimson of 'Winston Churchill' looks fantastic when cooled down with greens and blues:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🍋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Larkspur Limelight Mix Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/larkspur-limelight-mix\"\u003eLarkspur 'Limelight Mix':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A fresh, modern contrast. The greenish-white spikes of the Larkspur lift the deep red of the Sweet Pea, preventing it from looking too heavy. It makes for a very sophisticated bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🔵\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Cornflower Blue Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/cornflower-blue-ball-seeds\"\u003eCornflower 'Blue Ball':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For a patriotic display. Combine the deep red Sweet Pea with the electric blue Cornflower for a classic, rich colour scheme that stands out brilliantly in a sunny border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Winston Churchill' holds the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a gold-standard variety recognized for its consistent performance and vibrant colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810791751,"sku":"SWP-WIN","price":2.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/2048800faeed35a320cdf20_upscale.jpg?v=1769432055"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-spencer-leamington","title":"Sweet Pea Spencer Leamington","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Leamington' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you picture a classic, ruffled Sweet Pea in your mind, you are probably picturing 'Leamington'. This famous variety is a 'Spencer' type, producing huge, deeply waved flowers in a clear, rich lavender-lilac. The petals are so frilly they look like crushed silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many modern show varieties sacrifice scent for size, 'Leamington' keeps both. It produces exceptionally long, straight stems (often bearing four blooms per stem), making it the ultimate variety for cutting. A vase of these on a windowsill captures the very essence of a British summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season but are tough enough to withstand a British winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e For exhibition-quality blooms on the longest stems, sow in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) and overwinter the young plants in a cold frame. For an easier, relaxed garden display, sow in Spring (Jan-March).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Peas have deep roots. Sow them in \"root trainers,\" deep pots, or even empty toilet roll tubes to give the roots plenty of vertical space to grow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are hungry plants that thrive on rich soil and regular picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak the seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing to soften the hard coat (optional). Sow 1cm deep in moist compost. Keep cool (approx 15°C)—heat inhibits germination! They usually sprout in 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or garden compost before planting out. Ensure you have a strong support structure (wigwam, trellis, or netting) ready for them to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie them in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soft twine or sweet pea rings to guide the stems up the support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once flower buds appear, feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser (tomato feed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick, Pick, Pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e You must remove seed pods immediately. If the plant sets seed, it assumes its job is done and stops flowering. Harvest flowers every 2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Leamington'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2.4m (Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🏆 Exhibition Quality\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Long Stems (Cutting)\u003cbr\u003e👃 Strong Scent\u003cbr\u003e🟣 Lavender Themes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic lavender of 'Leamington' needs soft, airy partners to create a dreamy cottage bouquet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ammi-majus-seeds\" title=\"Ammi Majus Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eAmmi Majus (Queen Anne's Lace):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The essential white lace. The flat, delicate heads of Ammi are the perfect textural contrast to the ruffled, frilly Sweet Pea blooms. They look stunning growing together or arranged in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🏰\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/larkspur-giant-hyacinth-mixed\" title=\"Larkspur Giant Hyacinth Mixed Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eLarkspur 'Giant Hyacinth Mixed':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For pastel harmony. The pinks and blues in this Larkspur mix pick up the lavender tones of the Sweet Pea perfectly, creating a soft, harmonious colour palette that feels very English Country Garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Leamington' is a gardening legend. It holds the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming it is robust, reliable, and an outstanding performer in the UK climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810857287,"sku":"SWP-LEM","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/2048800ddf47e931c5c179f_upscale.jpg?v=1769442450"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-parfume-promise","title":"Sweet Pea Parfume Promise","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Parfume Promise' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Promise' is a spectacular bi-colour Sweet Pea that brings a lively energy to the garden. It features large, wavy upper petals (standards) in a vibrant, rosy-pink, which contrast perfectly with the pure white lower petals (wings). It looks like a raspberry ripple ice cream in flower form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is part of the 'Spencer' family, meaning it has been bred for long, strong stems and large, frilly blooms, making it perfect for cutting. However, unlike many show varieties, it retains a lovely, sweet fragrance that captures the essence of a country summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season but are tough enough to withstand a cold winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e For exhibition-quality blooms on the longest stems, sow in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) and overwinter them in a cold frame. For a relaxed, garden display, sow in Spring (Jan-March).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Peas are deep rooters. Sow them in \"root trainers,\" deep pots, or even empty toilet roll tubes to give the roots plenty of vertical space to grow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are hungry plants that thrive on rich soil and regular picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak the seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing to soften the hard coat. Sow 1cm deep in moist compost. Keep cool (approx 15°C). Heat inhibits germination, so avoid hot propagators! Germination takes 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or garden compost before planting out. Ensure you have a strong support structure (wigwam, trellis, or netting) ready for them to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie them in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soft twine or sweet pea rings to guide the stems up the support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once flower buds appear, feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser (tomato feed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick, Pick, Pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e You must remove seed pods immediately. If the plant sets seed, it assumes its job is done and stops flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Promise'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2.4m (Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🎀 Bi-colour Blooms\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Cut Flowers\u003cbr\u003e👃 Sweet Fragrance\u003cbr\u003e🪜 Covering Fences\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance the pink and white theme with these complementary annuals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e☁️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cosmos-purity-seeds\" title=\"Cosmos Purity Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eCosmos 'Purity':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect screen. Plant white Cosmos in front of your Sweet Pea wigwam. The ferny foliage hides the Sweet Pea stems, and the white flowers echo the white \"wings\" of the 'Promise' blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💜\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/larkspur-fancy-purple-picotee-seeds\" title=\"Larkspur Fancy Purple Picotee Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eLarkspur 'Fancy Purple Picotee':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e For a detailed bouquet. The purple-edged Larkspur provides a stunning vertical contrast to the pink-and-white Sweet Peas, creating a sophisticated, multi-toned arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Pea 'Promise' holds the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has been independently trialled and confirmed as an excellent, reliable performer for the British garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810824519,"sku":"SWP-PRM","price":3.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/20488006d2ffc8d2b4c9100_upscale.jpg?v=1769432054"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-purple-pimpernell","title":"Sweet Pea Purple Pimpernell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Purple Pimpernel' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Purple Pimpernel' is a stunning bi-colour Sweet Pea that demands attention. It features rich, velvety maroon-purple upper petals (standards) contrasted against vibrant violet-blue lower petals (wings). This two-tone effect gives the flowers a depth and complexity that solid colours just can't match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a variety that looks incredible in a vase. The dark, moody colours add a touch of luxury and sophistication to bouquets. Like its famous cousin the 'Scarlet Pimpernel', this variety is vigorous, producing long, strong stems that are perfect for cutting, all while carrying a lovely, sweet fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season but are tough enough to survive a cold winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e For exhibition-quality blooms on the longest stems, sow in Autumn (Oct\/Nov) and overwinter the young plants in a cold frame. For an easier, relaxed garden display, sow in Spring (Jan-March).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Peas are deep rooters. Sow them in \"root trainers,\" deep pots, or even empty toilet roll tubes to give the roots plenty of vertical space to grow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are hungry plants that thrive on rich soil and regular picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak the seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing to soften the hard coat. Sow 1cm deep in moist compost. Keep cool (approx 15°C)—heat inhibits germination! They usually sprout in 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or compost before planting out. Ensure you have a strong support structure (wigwam, trellis, or netting) ready for them to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie them in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soft twine or sweet pea rings to guide the stems up the support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once flower buds appear, feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser (tomato feed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick, Pick, Pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e You must remove seed pods immediately. If the plant sets seed, it assumes its job is done and stops flowering. Harvest flowers every 2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Purple Pimpernel'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2.4m (Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e💜 Bi-colour Blooms\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Cut Flowers\u003cbr\u003e👃 Scented Gardens\u003cbr\u003e🪜 Covering Fences\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 20 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich purple tones of 'Pimpernel' need light, fresh companions to stop them disappearing against a dark fence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🍋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Larkspur Limelight Mix Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/larkspur-limelight-mix\"\u003eLarkspur 'Limelight Mix':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A zesty contrast. The greenish-white spikes of the Larkspur lift the dark purple of the Sweet Pea, creating a vibrant, modern look in both the garden and the vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Ammi Majus Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/ammi-majus-seeds\"\u003eAmmi Majus (Queen Anne's Lace):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The essential brightener. The flat, white lacy heads of Ammi Majus act as a spotlight, illuminating the deep velvet tones of the Sweet Pea flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are fantastic for bees. \u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e is listed on the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e list, acting as an important nectar source in the kitchen garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810890055,"sku":"SWE-PMP","price":2.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_5iiext5iiext5iie.png?v=1769432055"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-bishy-barnabee-mix","title":"Sweet Pea Bishy Barnabee Mix","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Bishy Barnabee Mix' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur exclusive 'Bishy Barnabee Mix' is a hand-picked selection of our very favourite Sweet Peas. We haven't just gone for size; we have selected varieties specifically for their powerful, nostalgic fragrance and their old-fashioned charm. Expect a tumbling riot of colour: soft lavenders, rich violets, creamy whites, and vintage pinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are the soul of the cottage garden. Whether scrambling up a rustic hazel wigwam or trailing elegantly from a tall container, they provide armfuls of flowers for the house. This mix combines the elegance of the long-stemmed 'Spencer' types with the intense perfume of the traditional 'Grandiflora' types, giving you the best of both worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season but can withstand cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e You can sow them in Spring for summer flowers, but for the biggest, strongest plants with the longest stems, sow them in Autumn (October\/November) and overwinter them in a cold frame or cool greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Peas have deep roots. Use \"root trainers\" or deep pots (like toilet roll tubes) when sowing to give them plenty of room to stretch out.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are easy to grow, but they are hungry and thirsty plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. Soak the seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing to soften the hard coat. Sow 1cm deep in moist compost. Keep cool (approx 15°C). Heat can inhibit germination, so don't put them in a hot cupboard! Germination takes 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig in plenty of manure or compost before planting out. They need a support structure (canes, trellis, or netting) ready for them to climb up immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie them in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently tie the young stems to your support frame to get them started.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are thirsty! Water regularly and feed with a high-potash fertiliser (like tomato feed) once flowers appear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemove Seed Pods:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you see a green bean pod forming, snip it off immediately, or the plant will think its job is done and stop flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2m (Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e👃 Scented Gardens\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Cut Flowers\u003cbr\u003e🪜 Covering Fences\u003cbr\u003e🏡 Cottage Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas inevitably get \"scruffy legs\" (the bottom leaves turn yellow\/brown). Hide the base with these bushy annuals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e☁️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cosmos-purity-seeds\" title=\"Cosmos Purity Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eCosmos 'Purity':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect screen. Plant white Cosmos in front of your Sweet Pea wigwam. The ferny foliage hides the Sweet Pea stems, and the white flowers look fresh against the colourful climbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gypsophila-elegans-covent-garden\" title=\"Gypsophila Covent Garden\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eGypsophila 'Covent Garden':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The florist's dream. If you are growing Sweet Peas for cutting, you must grow Gypsophila. They are the classic \"bouquet\" combination, and growing them together in the border looks just as good as it does in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important Toxicity Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike garden peas, Sweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if ingested in large quantities. They are grown for their beauty and scent, not for eating. Do not mistake the seed pods for edible mange tout!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis curated mix focuses on fragrance and vigour. While some modern varieties lose their scent, we ensure 'Bishy Barnabee Mix' retains the powerful perfume that makes Sweet Peas famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810955591,"sku":"SWP-BBM","price":2.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/2048800a7f96de8ed912926_upscale.jpg?v=1769432055"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-mollie-rilstone","title":"Sweet Pea Mollie Rilstone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Mollie Rilstone' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Mollie Rilstone' is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Sweet Peas ever bred. It features creamy-white petals that are delicately edged (picotee) with soft antique rose-pink. As the flower ages, the pink gently bleeds into the cream, giving the whole bloom a flushed, romantic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is a 'Spencer' type, meaning it produces long, straight stems and large, frilly flowers perfect for cutting. However, unlike many modern Spencers which sacrifice smell for size, 'Mollie Rilstone' retains a powerful, heady fragrance, offering you the best of both worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey live for one season but can withstand cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e You can sow them in Spring for summer flowers, but for the biggest, strongest plants with the longest stems, sow them in Autumn (October\/November) and overwinter them in a cold frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Mollie Rilstone' is a vigorous climber. Give it a tall wigwam or trellis (at least 6ft) and tie it in regularly to keep it growing upwards.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Peas are hungry feeders that need a deep root run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in Oct\/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak seeds in tepid water overnight to speed up hydration (optional). Sow 1cm deep in deep pots (root trainers or toilet roll tubes). Keep cool (approx 15°C)—heat inhibits germination! They usually sprout in 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or compost before planting out. They are climbers, so ensure you have your support structure ready before you plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinch:\u003c\/strong\u003e When seedlings have 3-4 pairs of leaves, pinch out the growing tip to encourage bushier growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the first flower buds appear, feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser (tomato feed).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick:\u003c\/strong\u003e You must remove seed pods immediately. If the plant sets seed, it stops flowering. Harvest every 2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSweet Pea 'Mollie Rilstone'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2.4m (Tall Climber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 30cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 20cm - 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e👃 Strong Fragrance\u003cbr\u003e👰 Wedding Flowers\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Cutting Patch\u003cbr\u003e🏆 Exhibiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create a truly romantic display, pair 'Mollie Rilstone' with other delicate, picotee, or frothy flowers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Gypsophila Covent Garden\" href=\"\/products\/gypsophila-elegans-covent-garden\"\u003eGypsophila 'Covent Garden':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The bridal bouquet classic. The tiny white flowers of Gypsophila provide the perfect frothy skirt to hide the base of the Sweet Peas, creating a soft, cloud-like effect in the border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💜\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Larkspur Fancy Purple Picotee Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/larkspur-fancy-purple-picotee-seeds\"\u003eLarkspur 'Fancy Purple Picotee':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a \"Picotee\" theme. This Larkspur has the same beautiful edging effect on its petals as 'Mollie Rilstone', but in a contrasting violet-purple. Growing them together creates a very sophisticated, designer look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #d4edda;\"\u003e🟢\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Toxicity Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Pea seeds are \u003cstrong\u003emildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Mollie Rilstone' holds the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has been trialled and tested by experts and confirmed as one of the best Sweet Peas available for garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53211810922823,"sku":"SWP-MLR","price":2.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_wiga4awiga4awiga.png?v=1769432055"},{"product_id":"antirrhinum-doubleshot-peach","title":"Antirrhinum DoubleShot Peach","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAntirrhinum 'DoubleShot Peach' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the ruffled, romantic look of 'Madame Butterfly' snapdragons but want something genuinely sturdy enough to withstand British weather, 'DoubleShot Peach' is the answer. This F1 Hybrid variety is a game-changer—it produces stunning, open-faced double blooms that look more like miniature roses or azaleas than traditional snapdragons. Each flower is absolutely packed with layers of ruffled petals in the most exquisite colour: a warm, glowing blend of apricot, peach, and soft champagne with hints of coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not your grandmother's snapdragon! The 'DoubleShot' series was specifically bred for performance in exposed gardens and commercial cut-flower production. Unlike taller varieties that flop over at the first gust of wind, these grow to a manageable, self-supporting 50cm with thick, sturdy stems and exceptional branching. They keep pumping out those gorgeous blooms continuously from June right through to October, making them an absolute workhorse for both the border and the vase. The warm peachy tones fit perfectly into trending \"sunset,\" \"vintage,\" or \"romantic garden\" colour palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e 'DoubleShot Peach' is an \u003cstrong\u003eF1 Hybrid Half-Hardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e (H3), meaning it can tolerate light frost but not hard freezes, and it completes its life cycle in one growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes F1 Hybrids Special?\u003c\/strong\u003e F1 (first filial) hybrids are created by carefully crossing two different parent plants. The resulting seeds produce plants with \"hybrid vigour\"—they grow more vigorously, more uniformly, and with better disease resistance than open-pollinated varieties. The trade-off is that you can't save seed from them; the next generation won't come true. But the superior performance makes them worth it for serious gardeners!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 'DoubleShot' Breakthrough:\u003c\/strong\u003e This series is particularly famous for being exceptionally wind-resistant. While tall varieties (60-90cm) often need staking and can snap in storms, 'DoubleShot' grows to a stocky, self-supporting 50cm with thick stems that hold up beautifully in exposed positions. This makes them ideal for coastal gardens, allotments, and anywhere else that gets battered by wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Open Face\" Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike traditional snapdragons where the flowers are fused shut (requiring bumblebees to force them open), these double blooms sit open, making them much easier for all types of bees to access. This makes them a better choice for pollinators while still giving you that gorgeous double-flowered appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart these early for the longest possible flowering season—they're worth the extra effort!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary to March\u003c\/strong\u003e (yes, you can start as early as January with sufficient light and warmth!). Surface sow onto moist seed compost—\u003cstrong\u003edo not cover the seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e as they need light to germinate. This is critical; buried Antirrhinum seeds simply won't germinate. Keep warm at 20-22°C using a heated propagator or warm windowsill. Germination typically takes 10-14 days. Once seedlings develop 2-3 pairs of true leaves, prick them out into individual modules or 7cm pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essential Pinch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is absolutely non-negotiable for bushy, productive plants! When your young plants have 3-4 pairs of leaves, pinch out the main growing tip (the very top of the plant). This forces the plant to branch out from lower down, creating multiple flower spikes instead of just one tall central spike. Unpinched plants look leggy and disappointing; pinched plants look full and floriferous. Trust us on this!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant out after the last frost—usually late April or May depending on your region. Space plants 25cm apart. They love \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e but will tolerate light shade (though flowering will be reduced). They're not fussy about soil but perform best in reasonably fertile, well-drained ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'DoubleShot Peach' is exceptional in large containers on sunny patios. Use a good-quality multi-purpose compost mixed with some slow-release fertilizer. Water regularly during dry spells—container-grown plants need consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap or cut off spent flower spikes regularly. This stops the plant setting seed and encourages continuous flowering right through to October.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fortnightly liquid feed (tomato fertilizer works brilliantly) will keep them flowering prolifically all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Pro Tip for Cut Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the flower spikes when the bottom 2-3 florets are fully open but the top of the spike is still in tight bud. This ensures they open gradually in the vase, giving you 7-10 days of continuous colour. Remove any foliage that would sit below the waterline, and recut stems every few days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 10px 0; font-size: 0.95em; background-color: white; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa; font-weight: 600; width: 35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e 'DoubleShot Peach'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSnapdragon 'DoubleShot Peach'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eF1 Hybrid Half-Hardy Annual (H3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e45-55cm (18-22in) - intermediate height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30cm (12in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDouble, open-faced blooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarm peach-apricot with champagne tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJune to October (with deadheading)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull sun (tolerates light shade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAny reasonable, well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eH3 - Tolerates light frost, plant out after last frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e25cm (10in) apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e✂️ Excellent Cut Flowers\u003cbr\u003e💨 Wind-Resistant (Exposed Gardens)\u003cbr\u003e🏺 Container Planting\u003cbr\u003e🐝 Pollinator-Friendly\u003cbr\u003e🍑 Warm Colour Schemes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 25 seeds (F1 Hybrid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🤝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm apricot-peach tones of 'DoubleShot Peach' glow beautifully against complementary colours:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💜\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Salvia viridis Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/clary-sage-oxford-blue-seeds\"\u003eSalvia viridis 'Oxford Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sunset Contrast. The deep, velvety indigo-purple bracts of this Salvia make the soft peach of the Snapdragon absolutely glow with warmth. Blue and Orange sit opposite each other on the colour wheel, creating that classic \"sunset sky\" effect. Both are sturdy, reliable performers that flower all summer, and this combination dries beautifully too if you harvest stems for winter arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌼\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Rudbeckia Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/rudbeckia-marmalade-seeds\"\u003eRudbeckia 'Marmalade'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vintage Mix. Both plants share those muted, antique tones of copper, peach, amber, and brown that create a sophisticated, autumnal feel even in midsummer. The upright spikes of the Snapdragon contrast beautifully with the flat, daisy-faced Rudbeckia blooms. This pairing has that coveted \"vintage wedding\" aesthetic and works brilliantly in both borders and cutting gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow indoors in late winter\/spring. Plant out after last frost. Flowers all summer until frost.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef); z-index: 10; max-width: 100px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: white; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSow Indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #c8e6c9;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #c8e6c9;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #c8e6c9;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fafafa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePlant Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: white; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFlowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #ffcdd2;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #ffcdd2;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #ffcdd2;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #ffcdd2;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #ffcdd2;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green = Sowing period | Yellow = Planting out | Pink = Flowering period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e3f2fd; border-left: 4px solid #2196f3; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 F1 Hybrid Excellence:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety has been scientifically bred for vigour, exceptional uniformity, disease resistance, and superior weather tolerance. It will consistently outperform open-pollinated varieties in challenging conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #e8f5e9; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #4caf50;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" style=\"color: #2e7d32; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eView our Complete Growing Guide for Snapdragons →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53217683603783,"sku":"ANT-DSP","price":3.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_vbjs89vbjs89vbjs.png?v=1769507278"},{"product_id":"antirrhinum-crown-mixed","title":"Antirrhinum Crown Mixed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAntirrhinum 'Crown Mixed' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding exactly the right height for a successful border can be surprisingly tricky: dwarf snapdragons tend to get lost amongst other plants, while the giant cutting varieties need endless staking and often flop over in summer storms. 'Crown Mixed' hits the absolute sweet spot—it grows to a perfect, bushy 45cm, creating generous mounds of vibrant colour that support themselves beautifully without any help whatsoever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheerful mix creates an absolute carnival of cottage garden colour, producing dense flower spikes in vivid shades of scarlet red, hot pink, sunshine yellow, pure white, and deep purple. Because it branches so freely from the base, it creates a wonderful \"flowering hedge\" effect rather than just producing single stems. It's remarkably robust and weather-resistant, making it absolutely perfect for filling the middle tiers of mixed borders or for stuffing into large patio containers for a genuinely long-lasting summer display that just keeps on giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Crown Mixed' is technically a \u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Hardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e (H3), though botanically it's actually a short-lived perennial that we treat as an annual in the UK climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a modern, open-pollinated variety that's been specifically bred for what plant breeders call an \"intermediate\" or \"semi-dwarf\" habit—tall enough to make a proper impact in the border but compact enough not to need staking. It retains the absolutely classic \"snapping dragon's mouth\" mechanism that insects adore, but holds those flowers on shorter, stockier stems than the traditional tall cutting varieties you might remember from your grandmother's garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'Crown' series generally shows excellent field resistance to snapdragon rust (a common fungal disease that causes orange-brown spots on the leaves). This means the foliage stays greener and healthier for much longer into autumn, extending the flowering season significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fascinating \"Snap\":\u003c\/strong\u003e The name \"Antirrhinum\" literally means \"like a snout\" in Greek, referring to the flower's resemblance to an animal's nose. Children love gently squeezing the sides of the flower to make the dragon's mouth \"snap\" open and shut—it's genuinely entertaining!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnapdragon seeds are absolutely tiny—almost dust-like—so handle them carefully and use quality seed compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e for flowers from June onwards. This is crucial: surface sow the seeds onto moist compost and \u003cstrong\u003edo not cover them\u003c\/strong\u003e—they absolutely need light to germinate successfully. Just press them down very gently with your hand to ensure contact with the compost. Keep the tray warm (around 20-22°C ideally) and place it on a bright windowsill but out of direct scorching sun. Germination usually takes 10-14 days, sometimes up to 21 days if conditions aren't quite perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait until after the last frost danger has passed (usually mid-late May in most of the UK) before planting out your seedlings. Antirrhinum loves \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e—it simply won't flower well in shade. Thanks to their naturally bushy habit, they're absolutely excellent for mass planting in traditional bedding schemes or for completely filling large containers on patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Professional Pinching Trick:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven though 'Crown Mixed' is already a naturally branching variety, you can make it even bushier by pinching out the growing tip when plants reach about 10cm tall. Use your fingernails to nip out just the very top growing point. This temporarily delays flowering by a week or two, but the plant responds by producing multiple side shoots, giving you many more flower spikes overall—well worth the small wait!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce established and flowering, Antirrhinum is genuinely low-maintenance. Regular deadheading (removing faded flowers) encourages continuous blooming right through until the first hard frosts. They're reasonably drought-tolerant once established, though they'll perform better with occasional watering during very dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Crown Mixed'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSnapdragon 'Crown Mixed'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHalf-Hardy Annual (short-lived perennial grown as annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy to -5°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e40-50cm (intermediate\/semi-dwarf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e35cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlant 30cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJune to October (with deadheading)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🏺 Containers \u0026amp; Patio Pots\u003cbr\u003e🐝 Bumblebees\u003cbr\u003e🌈 Traditional Bedding Schemes\u003cbr\u003e🧱 Mid-Border Planting\u003cbr\u003e👨👩👧👦 Family Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 1000 seeds (tiny seeds!)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🤝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Crown Mixed' is robust and colourful enough to hold its own in even the busiest summer border:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌙\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Nicotiana Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/nicotiana-white-trumpets-seeds\"\u003eNicotiana sylvestris\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The day-and-night dream team! Plant the towering, white-flowered Nicotiana behind your Snapdragons to create a stunning layered effect. During the day, you'll enjoy the carnival colours of the Snapdragons in full sunshine, then as evening falls, the tall Nicotiana opens its tubular white flowers and releases the most incredible sweet fragrance that fills the entire garden. It's the perfect pairing for both visual impact and sensory delight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e☁️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Cosmos Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/cosmos-sensation-mixed-seeds\"\u003eCosmos 'Sensation Mixed'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A delightful textural contrast. The solid, upright flower spikes of Snapdragons create a wonderful counterpoint to the floaty, feathery foliage and open daisy flowers of Cosmos. Both flower continuously throughout summer and share a love of full sun, making this combination both beautiful and incredibly easy to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow indoors from late winter through spring. Flowers all summer until first frost.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef); z-index: 10; max-width: 100px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 500; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFlowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce4ec 0%, #f8bbd0 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce4ec 0%, #f8bbd0 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce4ec 0%, #f8bbd0 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce4ec 0%, #f8bbd0 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce4ec 0%, #f8bbd0 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👨👩👧👦 Entertainment Value for Children!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapdragons are the ultimate interactive flower and absolutely brilliant fun for children. Gently squeeze the sides of any flower to make the dragon's mouth \"snap\" open and shut—it's genuinely entertaining and never gets old! This alone makes Antirrhinum an absolutely essential plant if you're gardening with grandchildren or young ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntirrhinum is proudly listed on the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e register, recognizing its exceptional value for supporting pollinating insects. The complex flower structure is specifically designed for heavy insects like bumblebees, who are the only pollinators strong enough to force the petals open to reach the nectar inside. Watching a fat bumblebee wrestling its way into the flower, then backing out covered head-to-toe in pollen, is one of summer's great wildlife spectacles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #e8f5e9; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #4caf50;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" style=\"color: #2e7d32; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eView our Complete Growing Guide for Snapdragons →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53217683636551,"sku":"ANT-CRN","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/2048800c98a5d59923bfd1e_upscale.jpg?v=1769507272"},{"product_id":"antirrhinum-lucky-lips","title":"Antirrhinum Lucky Lips","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAntirrhinum 'Lucky Lips' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you find single-colour snapdragons a little plain, 'Lucky Lips' is the cure—and what a spectacular cure it is! This Fleuroselect award-winning variety produces crisp, snowy white blooms with a bold, glowing purple-magenta \"mouth\" (technically called the \"palate\"). The contrast is absolutely striking—it looks almost as if the flower has applied a vivid shade of lipstick. Each bloom is a perfect two-tone masterpiece that catches your eye from across the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Half-Hardy Annual that grows on sturdy, upright stems reaching around 60cm tall, making it perfect for the middle of a border or as an exceptional long-lasting cut flower. The bicolour pattern is remarkably consistent—every single flower displays that clean white-and-purple combination beautifully. It brings a fresh, modern twist to the cottage garden, mixing the nostalgia of a traditional \"snapping\" flower (children still love to pinch them to make them \"talk\"!) with a designer colour palette that looks equally at home in contemporary planting schemes or traditional borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lucky Lips' is a \u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Hardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e (H3), meaning it can tolerate light frost but not hard freezes, and it completes its entire life cycle in one growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-Pollinated Excellence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike many modern varieties that are F1 hybrids, 'Lucky Lips' is an open-pollinated variety that has been carefully bred and selected for uniformity and performance over multiple generations. While you could technically save seed from it (unlike F1 hybrids), it's been so finely tuned that purchasing fresh seed ensures you get that perfect, consistent bicolour pattern every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic \"Snap\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike some modern \"butterfly\" or open-faced types, 'Lucky Lips' retains the traditional closed-mouth shape that gives snapdragons their common name. The flower is actually formed from fused petals that create a little \"door\"—and watching a chubby bumblebee force its way inside to access the nectar is genuinely one of the great joys of a summer garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Lip\" as Landing Strip:\u003c\/strong\u003e That bold purple lip isn't just decorative—it serves as a visual landing strip and guide for pollinators. Bees can see into the ultraviolet spectrum, and the contrasting colours create a bullseye effect that says \"Land here!\" The bee then pushes its way in, gets dusted with pollen, and carries it to the next flower. It's a brilliantly evolved pollination system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnapdragons are surprisingly easy to grow once you know the one critical trick: they absolutely need light to germinate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary to March\u003c\/strong\u003e for summer flowers, or \u003cstrong\u003eAugust\/September\u003c\/strong\u003e for early flowers next spring (they're quite hardy once established). Surface sow onto moist seed compost—\u003cstrong\u003edo not cover the seeds or cover with only the finest dusting of vermiculite\u003c\/strong\u003e. They will not germinate if buried. Keep warm at 20-22°C using a heated propagator or warm windowsill. Germination typically takes 10-14 days. Once seedlings develop their first true leaves, prick them out into individual modules or 7cm pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essential Pinch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is absolutely critical for bushy plants with multiple flower spikes! When your young seedlings are about 10cm tall (roughly 3-4 weeks after germination), pinch out the main growing tip—just nip off the very top pair of leaves. This forces the plant to produce side shoots from lower down the stem, giving you 5-6 flowering spikes instead of just one tall, spindly central spike. Unpinched plants look leggy and produce far fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant out after the last frost—usually late April or May. Space plants 25cm apart. They absolutely thrive in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e but will tolerate light shade (though with reduced flowering). They're not particularly fussy about soil but perform best in reasonably fertile, well-drained ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce established, 'Lucky Lips' is genuinely tough. Water regularly during very dry spells, but they're reasonably drought-tolerant once their roots are down. Deadhead regularly by snapping off spent flower spikes—this stops seed production and encourages continuous flowering right through until the first hard frost in October or even November in mild areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Pro Tip for Straight Stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snapdragons are geotropic, which means their stems respond to gravity. If you lay freshly cut stems horizontally (such as in a car or on a work surface), the flower spikes will curve upwards within a few hours, creating permanently bent stems! Always keep cut snapdragons upright in a bucket of water immediately after cutting to maintain straight stems for arranging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 10px 0; font-size: 0.95em; background-color: white; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa; font-weight: 600; width: 35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAntirrhinum majus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lucky Lips'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSnapdragon 'Lucky Lips'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHalf-Hardy Annual (H3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e45-60cm (18-24in) - medium height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30cm (12in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClassic closed-mouth snapdragon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBicolour: Pure white with purple-magenta lip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJune to October\/November\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull sun (tolerates light shade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAny reasonable, well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eH3 - Tolerates light frost, plant out after last frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e25cm (10in) apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e✂️ Excellent Cut Flowers\u003cbr\u003e🐝 Pollinator-Friendly\u003cbr\u003e🏺 Container Planting\u003cbr\u003e🎨 Modern \u0026amp; Traditional Borders\u003cbr\u003e💜 Purple \u0026amp; White Schemes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 500 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🤝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean purple-and-white bicolour scheme makes 'Lucky Lips' wonderfully easy to pair with complementary plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💜\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Salvia viridis Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/clary-sage-oxford-blue-seeds\"\u003eSalvia viridis 'Oxford Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Purple Echo. The deep, velvety indigo-purple bracts of this Salvia pick up and amplify the magenta lip of the Snapdragon perfectly, creating a cohesive, cool-toned border scheme. Both plants flower all summer long and have similar heights, making them natural companions in the middle of a border. This pairing also works brilliantly for cutting—the vertical spikes complement each other beautifully in vases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e☁️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Cosmos Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/cosmos-purity-seeds\"\u003eCosmos 'Purity'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The White Backdrop. The large, silky white daisies of Cosmos provide a clean, fresh, airy background that makes the bicolour snapdragons really pop and stand out. The delicate, feathery foliage of Cosmos creates a soft, romantic feel that contrasts beautifully with the solid, upright form of the Snapdragons. Both are exceptional cut flowers that love full sun and bloom prolifically all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow indoors in late winter\/spring or late summer. Flowers all summer until frost.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef); z-index: 10; max-width: 100px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 600; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: white; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSow Indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #c8e6c9;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #c8e6c9;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #c8e6c9;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #c8e6c9;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; background-color: #c8e6c9;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; 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background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; background-color: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #666;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green = Sowing period | Yellow = Planting out | Pink = Flowering period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Fleuroselect Novelty Award Winner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis outstanding variety proudly holds the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eFleuroselect Novelty Award\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognizing it as a genuinely innovative breakthrough in breeding. The award is only given to varieties that introduce something completely new—in this case, that strikingly consistent, bold bicolour pattern combined with exceptional garden performance and disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #e8f5e9; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #4caf50;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" style=\"color: #2e7d32; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eView our Complete Growing Guide for Snapdragons →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53217683702087,"sku":"ANT-LLP","price":2.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/2048800701f33f40d842b8d_upscale.jpg?v=1769507272"},{"product_id":"aquilegia-columbine-blue","title":"Aquilegia Columbine Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAquilegia 'Blue' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquilegia 'Blue' (affectionately known as \"Granny's Bonnet\" or Columbine) is the absolute essential, non-negotiable, must-have perennial for your borders! This beautiful, classic variety produces the most intricate, extraordinarily detailed, genuinely exquisite flowers in a stunning shade of clear, true powder-blue (the sepals and spurs) combined with pristine white petals—creating that distinctive \"bonnet\" silhouette that inspired its charming common name! Each delicate, nodding bloom resembles a tiny fairy bonnet or grandmother's old-fashioned cap, perched elegantly atop graceful arching stems that dance and sway with every gentle breeze!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Aquilegia 'Blue' particularly exceptional is the remarkable combination of sophisticated beauty with genuine ease of growing and utterly reliable performance! This is a proper Hardy Herbaceous Perennial (H7—tolerating temperatures well below -20°C!) that returns faithfully year after year, producing those gorgeous intricate flowers in late spring through early summer (May-June typically) when the gap between spring bulbs and main summer flowering needs filling most urgently! The plant forms attractive clumps of soft, grey-green, scalloped foliage (beautiful in its own right even before flowering begins!), then sends up numerous slender flowering stems reaching 60-75cm tall—creating that classic cottage garden \"layered\" effect! Best of all, Aquilegia self-seeds politely and generously (though never invasively!), naturalising beautifully throughout borders and creating those magical \"volunteer\" seedlings that pop up in perfect spots you'd never have thought to plant them—adding wildflower spontaneity and natural charm to cultivated gardens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear powder-blue colouring is genuinely special—soft enough to be romantic and gentle without being wishy-washy, vivid enough to create genuine visual impact, and universally flattering in combination with virtually any other garden colour! Beloved by early bumblebees and long-tongued bees (the intricate flower shape evolved specifically for bee pollination!), treasured by cottage gardeners for literally centuries, and genuinely perfect for beginners whilst remaining cherished by experienced gardeners—Aquilegia 'Blue' represents quintessential English gardening at its finest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquilegia vulgaris 'Blue' (commonly known as Granny's Bonnet, Columbine, or Pretty Bonnets—the genus name \"Aquilegia\" derives from Latin \"aquila\" meaning \"eagle,\" referring to the flower spurs resembling eagle talons, whilst \"Columbine\" comes from Latin \"columba\" meaning \"dove,\" as the flowers also resemble clustered doves!) is a \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e (H7) native to the UK and widely naturalised across Europe. This means it dies back completely below ground each winter, then regrows reliably each spring from established rootstock—returning year after year with zero replanting required!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Granny's Bonnet\" Name Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e The charming common name refers to the distinctive flower shape—when viewed from the side, the nodding blooms with their backward-curving spurs genuinely resemble the old-fashioned fabric bonnets that Victorian and Edwardian grandmothers wore! This nostalgic association adds to Aquilegia's romantic cottage garden appeal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Short-Lived Perennial Reality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whilst Aquilegia is technically a long-lived perennial, individual clumps typically perform best for 3-4 years before declining. However, this isn't problematic because Aquilegias self-seed SO generously and reliably that you'll have continuous fresh volunteers appearing—essentially making the plant \"immortal\" in your garden even though individual plants are relatively short-lived! Many gardeners deliberately allow self-seeding to create naturalistic drifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pollinator Partnership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquilegia flowers evolved specifically for bee pollination—particularly long-tongued bumblebees! The intricate flower structure with backward-pointing spurs containing nectar requires strong bees capable of reaching deep inside. Watching chubby bumblebees clamber into the flowers, wiggle around collecting nectar, and emerge dusted with pollen is genuinely one of spring's great wildlife delights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquilegia 'Blue' is genuinely straightforward to grow despite its delicate appearance! The main characteristic to understand is that germination can be slow and erratic—requiring patience—but once established, plants are utterly reliable and low-maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e January-May indoors, or April-June outdoors. Autumn sowing (September-October) also works well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor Sowing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sow January-May in trays or modules with seed compost\u003cbr\u003e• Surface sow or cover very lightly (2-3mm maximum)—seeds benefit from light exposure\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL - Cold Stratification Often Helps:\u003c\/strong\u003e If germination is slow or erratic after 3-4 weeks, try refrigerating seed tray for 7-10 days, then return to warmth. This cold period often triggers stubborn seeds!\u003cbr\u003e• Keep moist, maintain 15-20°C\u003cbr\u003e• Germination typically 14-30 days (can take up to 90 days—genuine patience required!)\u003cbr\u003e• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle\u003cbr\u003e• Plant out spring or autumn, spacing 30-45cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or partial shade—very adaptable! Full sun in northern UK, light shade beneficial in hot southern gardens\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Tolerates most reasonable garden soils except heavy waterlogged clay or very dry sandy soil\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for woodland edges, dappled shade under trees, north-facing borders, or cottage garden mixed plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist during establishment and dry spells. Once established, reasonably drought-tolerant but flowers best with adequate moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers if you want to prevent self-seeding OR leave seed heads to develop if you want volunteer seedlings (most gardeners allow some self-seeding for natural cottage garden effect!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e After flowering (June-July), foliage often becomes tatty or develops powdery mildew in dry weather. Simply cut back all foliage to ground level—fresh, clean foliage will regrow within weeks, remaining attractive through autumn!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDivision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide congested clumps every 3-4 years in early spring for rejuvenation, though plants dislike root disturbance so handle carefully!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAquilegia vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGranny's Bonnet, Columbine, Pretty Bonnets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHardy Herbaceous Perennial (returns year after year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH7\u003c\/strong\u003e (Very Hardy - tolerates below -20°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSun to Partial Shade ☀️ (very adaptable!)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e60-75cm (24-30 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30-45cm (12-18 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30-45cm (12-18 inches) apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePowder-blue spurs with white petals (classic bicolour!)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMay-June (late spring to early summer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e14-30 days (can take up to 90 days - patience required!)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🏡 Cottage Gardens\u003cbr\u003e🌳 Woodland Gardens\u003cbr\u003e🦋 Pollinator Gardens\u003cbr\u003e💐 Cut Flowers\u003cbr\u003e🌿 Naturalising\u003cbr\u003e🌱 Low-Maintenance Gardens\u003cbr\u003e🌲 Shade Borders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 50 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🤝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💛\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Foxglove Primrose Yellow Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/foxglove-primrose-yellow-seeds\"\u003eFoxglove 'Primrose Yellow'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Classic Woodland Partnership! Both thrive in partial shade, both flower simultaneously (May-June), creating gorgeous blue-and-yellow cottage garden magic! The tall pale yellow Foxglove spires (90-150cm) provide vertical drama behind lower-growing blue Aquilegia (60-75cm)—perfect height layering! Both are beloved by bumblebees, both naturalise beautifully in woodland settings, and together they create that quintessential \"cottage garden under trees\" aesthetic!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💛\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGeum chiloense 'Lady Stratheden' (hypothetical - not currently stocked):\u003c\/strong\u003e The Perfect Timing Partnership with Gorgeous Colour Harmony! Blue and yellow are classic complementary colours creating stunning visual contrast—the cool powder-blue Aquilegia paired with warm buttery-yellow Geum creates fresh, cheerful, uplifting displays! Both reach similar heights (60-75cm), both thrive in sun-to-partial-shade, both are cottage garden classics! Aquilegia flowers slightly earlier (April-May-June), then as it finishes, Geum takes over (late May onwards), creating extended season interest whilst overlapping beautifully for several weeks!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow indoors Jan-May or outdoors Apr-Jun. Surface sow (needs light). Cold stratification helps stubborn seeds. Flowers May-Jun (2nd year). 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text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"transition: background-color: 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 500; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFlowers (Year 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e3f2fd 0%, #bbdefb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e3f2fd 0%, #bbdefb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❄️ Cold Stratification Tip!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf germination is slow or erratic after 3-4 weeks, try this simple trick: place your seed tray in the refrigerator (around 4°C) for 7-10 days, then return to warmth (15-20°C). This cold period mimics winter conditions and often triggers stubborn Aquilegia seeds to germinate! Many gardeners find this dramatically improves germination rates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f0f8f0; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐝 RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquilegia vulgaris is recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society as an excellent plant for supporting pollinating insects! The intricate, nectar-rich flowers are perfectly designed for long-tongued bumblebees, providing crucial early-summer food sources. Watching bees visit these charming blooms is one of the great delights of the cottage garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #e8f5e9; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #4caf50;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\" style=\"color: #2e7d32; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eView our Complete Growing Guides →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53217772699975,"sku":"AQU-BLU","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_1j1z5w1j1z5w1j1z.png?v=1769507381"},{"product_id":"aquilegia-nora-barlow","title":"Aquilegia Nora Barlow","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-description\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAquilegia 'Nora Barlow' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquilegias 'Nora Barlow' produces extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003efully double, spurless, pom-pom-like blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e in the most enchanting colour combination: raspberry-pink petals elegantly tipped with white and soft green. Named after Emma Nora Barlow (Charles Darwin's granddaughter, who discovered this variety in her Cambridgeshire garden in the early 1980s), this hardy perennial has become one of the most beloved and distinctive Granny's Bonnets you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers emerge upward-facing on graceful branched stems from May to June, creating a sophisticated, romantic display that cuts beautifully for the vase. What makes 'Nora Barlow' particularly special is its unique \"colour fade\" performance—the blooms start as deep raspberry-pink, gradually age through pale pink tinged with green, and end as nearly pure white, meaning your plant displays a stunning gradient of tones simultaneously! This is a \u003cstrong\u003eshort-lived perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically 3-4 years), but it self-seeds politely and generously, ensuring you have a permanent, wandering colony that feels both intentional and delightfully spontaneous. The ferny, grey-green divided foliage provides elegant structure even when not in flower. Beloved by bumblebees (especially long-tongued species) and making exceptional cut flowers with excellent vase life, 'Nora Barlow' brings a sense of nostalgic charm, botanical heritage, and effortless cottage garden romance to shaded borders, woodland edges, and naturalistic plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAquilegia vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003estellata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nora Barlow' is a \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e (H7), meaning it will sail through even harsh British winters without any protection whatsoever, tolerating temperatures well below -20°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Nora Barlow' is NOT your typical Aquilegia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most Granny's Bonnets have single flowers with distinctive backward-pointing nectar spurs (the \"bonnets\"). 'Nora Barlow' belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eBarlow Series\u003c\/strong\u003e (which includes 'Black Barlow', 'Blue Barlow', 'Rose Barlow')—the first Aquilegia vulgaris cultivars bred specifically for \u003cstrong\u003efully double, spurless flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that resemble starry pompons or miniature dahlias rather than traditional columbines. This breakthrough breeding (originally for cut flower production) created flowers with masses of fine, pointed petals arranged in rosette form, opening upward-facing rather than nodding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Colour Fade\" Phenomenon:\u003c\/strong\u003e What makes 'Nora Barlow' particularly enchanting is its gradual colour transformation. Each flower starts as deep raspberry-pink with white tips and subtle green tinges. Over 7-10 days, the pink gradually fades through pale blush-pink to nearly pure white, whilst the green edges become more pronounced. Because flowers on the same plant open sequentially over 3-4 weeks, you get a gorgeous ombré effect with deep pink buds, medium pink blooms, and pale white-green mature flowers all displayed simultaneously—like a living watercolour painting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Darwin Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety has genuine botanical heritage! It was discovered by \u003cstrong\u003eEmma Nora Barlow\u003c\/strong\u003e (1885-1989), a British botanist and geneticist who was Charles Darwin's granddaughter. She spotted this spontaneous mutation growing in her Cambridgeshire garden in the early 1980s. Since its introduction to cultivation by renowned horticulturist \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Nora Barlow' has become one of the most widely sold and beloved Aquilegia cultivars worldwide—a testament to its unique beauty and reliable garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan Reality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like most Aquilegia vulgaris cultivars, 'Nora Barlow' is a \u003cstrong\u003eshort-lived perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e—individual clumps perform at their best for 3-4 years before vigour declines. HOWEVER, this is NOT a problem because 'Nora Barlow' self-seeds prolifically (yet politely, never invasively!) to form large, long-lived colonies. When grown in isolation or dedicated 'Nora Barlow' patches, the seedlings produce a remarkably high proportion of true-to-type offspring, maintaining the distinctive double raspberry-pink-white-green colour combination. The result? Your original plant may be short-lived, but the colony becomes garden-immortal through successive generations of self-sown offspring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquilegia can be sown in two optimal windows: \u003cstrong\u003eindoors from January to May OR September to October\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoors from April to July\u003c\/strong\u003e. Germination can be slow and erratic, but 'Nora Barlow' is absolutely worth the wait!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere's the critical bit: Aquilegia seeds need \u003cstrong\u003elight to germinate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Scatter seeds on the surface of moist, free-draining seed compost and press lightly to ensure good contact, but \u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT cover with soil or vermiculite\u003c\/strong\u003e. Water gently from below or with a fine mist to avoid washing seeds away. Keep the seed tray in a bright location at 15-21°C and maintain consistent moisture (but never waterlogged). Germination is slow and patience-testing! Expect 14-30 days as typical, but some seeds may take up to 60-90 days (yes, genuinely 3 months!). Do NOT give up early!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❄️ The Cold Stratification Trick:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf germination is poor or non-existent after 3-4 weeks at room temperature, try this highly effective technique: Place the entire seed tray inside a sealed plastic bag and move it to the refrigerator (around 4°C) for 7-10 days. This cold period mimics winter dormancy and \"unlocks\" stubborn seeds by breaking internal germination inhibitors. After the cold treatment, remove the tray from the fridge, unwrap it, and return it to warmth (15-21°C) and bright light. Check daily—germination often begins within 5-10 days after returning to warmth! Many gardeners report this dramatically improves germination rates for Aquilegia, especially older seed batches or particularly stubborn varieties like 'Nora Barlow'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen seedlings are large enough to handle (2-3 true leaves, usually 6-8 weeks after germination), carefully transplant into individual 7-9cm pots. Handle by the leaves (never the delicate stems!) to avoid damage. Move young plants to their final flowering positions in \u003cstrong\u003eautumn (September to November)\u003c\/strong\u003e if sown in spring\/summer, or in \u003cstrong\u003espring (March to May)\u003c\/strong\u003e if sown the previous autumn. Aquilegias are very hardy and actually \u003cstrong\u003ebenefit from experiencing a cold winter period before flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e—this vernalisation helps trigger strong flower production the following spring. Space plants 30-40cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Nora Barlow' is remarkably adaptable! It thrives in \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade to dappled shade\u003c\/strong\u003e (its native habitat is open woodlands) but also performs well in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e if soil moisture is adequate. The ideal is morning sun with afternoon dappled shade. Aquilegias prefer \u003cstrong\u003ehumus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e—think woodland-style soil enriched with leaf mould, garden compost, or well-rotted manure. They're very adaptable to most garden soils (including heavy clay if improved with organic matter) but struggle in extremely dry, poor soils or waterlogged winter conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Flowering Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter flowering finishes in June-July, the foliage often becomes tatty or mildewed. You can cut back to ground level when foliage looks shabby—the plant will send up fresh new basal rosettes within 2-4 weeks. Alternatively, leave the foliage if it still looks acceptable and remove only the worst affected leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManaging Self-Seeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Nora Barlow' self-seeds prolifically! Deadhead selectively (remove some spent flower stems but leave others to set seed) to get free plants forever whilst maintaining a tidy appearance. Seedlings appear throughout late summer and autumn—leave them in situ, transplant to better positions, or pot up to share with friends. When grown in isolation from other Aquilegia varieties, 'Nora Barlow' seedlings typically come 70-90% true to type with the distinctive double raspberry-pink-white-green flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAquilegia vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003estellata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nora Barlow'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNora Barlow Granny's Bonnet, Double Columbine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHardy Herbaceous Perennial (short-lived, 3-4 years, but self-seeds prolifically)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH7\u003c\/strong\u003e (Very hardy - tolerates temperatures below -20°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePartial shade to full sun (prefers morning sun, afternoon dappled shade) ⛅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e70-75cm (28-30 inches) when in flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e40-50cm (16-20 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlant 30-40cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMay to June (late spring to early summer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e✂️ Exceptional Cut Flower\u003cbr\u003e🌳 Woodland Edges \u0026amp; Shaded Borders\u003cbr\u003e🐝 RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003cbr\u003e🏡 Cottage Garden Romance\u003cbr\u003e🌱 Self-Seeding Colonies\u003cbr\u003e⛅ Partial Shade Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 50 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🤝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Nora Barlow' creates magical partnerships with woodland perennials, cottage garden classics, and late spring bulbs. All companion plants listed below are available from Bishy Barnabees!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌙\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/hesperis-matronalis-purple-sweet-rocket-seeds\" title=\"Sweet Rocket Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eSweet Rocket 'Purple' (Hesperis matronalis)\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ultimate woodland companions! Both thrive in partial shade to dappled shade and flower simultaneously in May-June, creating a dreamy, romantic cottage garden effect. The tall purple flower spires of Hesperis (70-90cm) float elegantly above the raspberry-pink pompoms of 'Nora Barlow' (70-75cm), providing perfect height variation whilst sharing similar graceful, airy habits. The colour combination is sophisticated: deep purple + raspberry-pink + white create a harmonious cool-toned palette that never clashes. Both are brilliant self-seeders, so once established they'll naturalise together through your borders in delightfully spontaneous drifts. BONUS: Sweet Rocket is intensely fragrant (especially in the evening), whilst 'Nora Barlow' provides cut flower substance—together they create multi-sensory magic!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🍋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/foxglove-primrose-yellow-seeds\" title=\"Foxglove Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eFoxglove 'Primrose Yellow'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instead of traditional purple Foxgloves, pair 'Nora Barlow's' raspberry-pink pompoms with the soft, creamy-yellow spikes of 'Primrose Yellow' Foxglove for a sophisticated colour scheme that elevates both plants! The pale yellow and pink create a gentle, luminous palette perfect for woodland edges and shaded borders—this is the combination you see in the most refined cottage gardens. The height layering is perfect: Foxgloves tower to 90-150cm, creating vertical drama above the mid-height 'Nora Barlow' at 70-75cm. Both thrive in partial shade, humus-rich soil, and consistent moisture. Flowering times align beautifully: Foxgloves bloom May-July (peak June), whilst 'Nora Barlow' flowers May-June—giving you 6-8 weeks of overlapping colour. This is THE partnership for creating that effortless \"established cottage garden\" look!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💙\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/aquilegia-blue-seeds\" title=\"Aquilegia Blue Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eAquilegia 'Blue' (standard spurred variety)\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create an \"Aquilegia tapestry\" by combining different varieties! Plant blue spurred Aquilegia alongside double pink 'Nora Barlow' for contrast in both colour (blue vs. pink) and flower form (spurred vs. spurless). Both flower May-June, both self-seed, both attract pollinators. The mix creates botanical interest whilst maintaining cottage garden cohesion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow indoors Jan-May or Sept-Oct. Sow outdoors Apr-Jul. Surface sow (needs light!). Flowers May-Jun (2nd year).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef); z-index: 10; max-width: 100px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 500; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFlowers (Year 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; 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border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❄️ Cold Stratification Secret!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf germination is slow or non-existent after 3-4 weeks, try this game-changing trick: Place your seed tray in a sealed plastic bag and refrigerate (around 4°C) for 7-10 days. This cold period mimics winter and \"unlocks\" stubborn Aquilegia seeds by breaking dormancy! After cold treatment, return the tray to warmth (15-21°C) and bright light—germination often begins within 5-10 days! This technique dramatically improves germination rates for 'Nora Barlow' and other Aquilegia varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f5e9 0%, #c8e6c9 100%); border: 2px solid #66bb6a; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-top: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2em; margin-right: 15px;\"\u003e🐝\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0; color: #2c5f2d;\"\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAquilegia 'Nora Barlow' has been awarded the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e recognition. This award is only given to plants proven to provide exceptional nectar and pollen resources for pollinating insects. The fully double spurless flowers attract a wide range of bees (including long-tongued bumblebees, honeybees, and short-tongued species), hover flies, and other beneficial insects during the critical May-June period when newly emerging bumblebee queens and worker bees are building their colonies. By growing 'Nora Barlow', you're creating vital habitat and food sources for garden wildlife whilst enjoying one of the most beautiful cottage garden perennials!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 2px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit our comprehensive growing guides at \u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\"\u003ebishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53217773879623,"sku":"AQU-NOR","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/IMG-1471.jpg?v=1769507385"},{"product_id":"hollyhock-nigra","title":"Hollyhock Nigra","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHollyhock 'Nigra' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Nigra', also known by its heritage name 'The Watchman', is a spectacular variety producing towering spikes of large, single, silky flowers in a shade of maroon so deep it looks like glossy black chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost hollyhocks are pastel and fluffy; 'Nigra' is sleek and architectural. The dark central eye and pale creamy style (the pollen part) create a stunning contrast that draws pollinators in from miles away. Whether growing against a white cottage wall or in a modern, moody planting scheme, it creates a vertical black exclamation mark that demands attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollyhock 'Nigra' is a classic \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Biennial\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt follows the traditional two-year cycle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e You sow the seeds in summer. The plant grows a large rosette of rough, heart-shaped leaves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sends up a majestic 2-metre flower spike, blooms all summer, sets seed, and then dies (though it often self-seeds to replace itself!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollyhocks hate \"Rust\" (a fungal disease that causes orange spots). To prevent it, give 'Nigra' plenty of space for air to circulate and water only at the base, never on the leaves.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollyhocks have deep taproots, so handle them with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors in April-May or outdoors in June-July. Sow seeds 1cm deep. If sowing indoors, use deep pots (like root trainers) to accommodate the long root. Germination takes 14-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and rich, well-drained soil. A spot against a wall or fence is ideal as it provides shelter from the wind and radiates heat, which helps ripen the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Move young plants to their final position in September\/October so they can establish roots before winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Nigra' can reach 2 metres (6ft+). Unless you have a very sheltered walled garden, you will need to stake the main stem to stop it snapping in summer storms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlcea rosea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHollyhock 'Nigra' \/ The Watchman\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH5\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Biennial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.8m - 2.4m (Very Tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 60cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e⚫ Dark\/Gothic Themes\u003cbr\u003e🐝 Bees (Single Flower)\u003cbr\u003e🏰 Back of Border\u003cbr\u003e🏠 Wall-Side Planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 50 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black flowers need light, bright partners so they don't disappear into the shadows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e☁️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Cosmos Purity Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/cosmos-purity-seeds\"\u003eCosmos 'Purity':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Monochrome Look. The pure white, airy flowers of Cosmos Purity provide a stark, sophisticated contrast to the heavy, black columns of the Hollyhock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🍋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Larkspur Limelight Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/larkspur-limelight-mix\"\u003eLarkspur 'Limelight Mix':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Zesty Lift. The greenish-white spikes of the Larkspur act as a highlight, making the dark maroon of the Hollyhock look richer and warmer by comparison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow in summer. Plant out in autumn. Flowers the following summer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers (Yr 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; background-color: #f8d7da;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Skin Irritation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stems and leaves of Hollyhocks are covered in rough, bristly hairs that can be irritating to sensitive skin. We recommend wearing gloves when staking or cutting down the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Nigra' is a magnet for bees. Unlike double varieties, its single, open shape allows bumblebees easy access to the plentiful pollen and nectar inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53217817919815,"sku":"HLY-NIG","price":2.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/2048800db7fb7eebd449cc9_upscale_584b74a8-9dfe-4404-a0ef-38bc0f4f881a.jpg?v=1769507610"},{"product_id":"hollyhock-summer-carnival","title":"Hollyhock Summer Carnival","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHollyhock 'Summer Carnival' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love the towering majesty of cottage garden hollyhocks but don't want to wait a whole year for them to bloom, 'Summer Carnival' is the answer. This award-winning variety has been bred to flower in its very first summer from an early sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't just fast; they are spectacular. The plants produce tall, sturdy spikes (up to 1.5m) covered in fully double, ruffled flowers that look like giant peonies. The mix includes a carnival of colours: powder puff pink, bright scarlet, sunny yellow, and pure white. It is the quickest way to add height and drama to the back of a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollyhock 'Summer Carnival' is technically a \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e (or short-lived perennial).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional biennial hollyhocks (which grow leaves in Year 1 and flowers in Year 2), this variety will bloom in Year 1 if sown early enough (Jan\/Feb). It will often survive winter to bloom again the following year, but it is best treated as an annual for the most vigorous display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the flowers are so double and heavy, they make excellent cut flowers. Sear the stem ends in boiling water for 10 seconds to make them last longer in a vase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get flowers in the first year, you must start early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from January to March. Sow seeds 1cm deep in individual pots or modules (they have a taproot and hate root disturbance). Keep warm (15-20°C). Germination takes 14-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey demand \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and rich, fertile soil. They are hungry plants, so dig in plenty of manure or compost before planting out. They look best at the back of a border or against a sunny wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRust:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollyhocks are prone to rust (orange spots on leaves). To prevent this, water at the base (never on the leaves) and give them plenty of space for air to circulate. Remove lower leaves if they look spotty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e In windy gardens, these tall spikes will need a bamboo cane for support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlcea rosea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHollyhock 'Summer Carnival'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH5\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy Annual\/Perennial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 1.5m (Tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 50cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 50cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🏰 Back of Border\u003cbr\u003e⚡ Fast Results\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Cut Flowers\u003cbr\u003e🏡 Cottage Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 50 seeds per packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall spikes of Hollyhocks often have \"bare legs\" (leaves that get tatty near the ground). Hide them with these bushy partners:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌸\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cosmos-sensation-mixed-seeds\" title=\"Cosmos Sensation Mixed Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eCosmos 'Sensation Mixed':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Foliage Cover. The tall, ferny foliage of Cosmos grows to about 1m, perfectly hiding the lower stems of the Hollyhocks while adding a cloud of daisy flowers around them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🎨\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zinnia-lilliput-mix\" title=\"Zinnia Lilliput Mix Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eZinnia 'Lilliput Mix':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Colour Echo. The vibrant, pom-pom flowers of the Zinnia echo the double shape and bright colours of the 'Summer Carnival' mix, creating a coordinated, tiered border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow indoors Jan-March for flowers THIS year. Sow outdoors June-July for flowers NEXT year.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #f4f4f4; z-index: 10; max-width: 100px;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; min-width: 25px;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; border-right: 1px solid #ddd; 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