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Flat-topped yellow flower heads in midsummer are outstanding for hoverflies and parasitic wasps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltra-hardy (H7), self-seeding, and one of the most important plants for beneficial insects in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum' — Hardy Perennial (H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 150–180cm | Flowers: July–August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors March–April or direct spring; full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soil — drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-seeds freely — remove unwanted seedlings promptly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding hoverfly and parasitic wasp plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it at the back of a hot border where the bronze plumes can catch the evening light and the hoverflies can find the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647632785793,"sku":"BRZ-FEN","price":2.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ao9f23ao9f23ao9f.png?v=1778266811"},{"product_id":"cobaea-scandens-purple","title":"Cobaea scandens Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most dramatic climber you can grow from seed in a single season. \u003cem\u003eCobaea scandens Purple\u003c\/em\u003e — the Cup and Saucer Vine — produces large, bell-shaped flowers that open lime-green and deepen to rich violet-purple as they mature, each one sitting in a flat, saucer-like calyx of pale green that gives the plant its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtraordinarily fast-growing to 4–6m in a single season, covering a fence, wall, or pergola in a cascade of purple bells from midsummer to the first frosts. Tender — start early indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobaea scandens — Half-Hardy Annual (H1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4–6m | Flowers: July–first frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors February–March on edge; 20–25°C — plant out June only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; rich, well-drained soil — provide strong support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers open lime-green, deepen to violet-purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding bee plant — particularly bumblebees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a sunny wall and strong support and it will cover both completely by August.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647632851329,"sku":"COB-PUR","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/20488000c559d1300111d76_upscale.jpg?v=1778266810"},{"product_id":"cornflower-black-ball","title":"Cornflower Black Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe moody, sophisticated member of the cornflower family. Despite its name, \u003cem\u003eBlack Ball\u003c\/em\u003e is not truly black but a deep, sumptuous velvet maroon-chocolate — the colour of crushed blackberries, of vintage velvet, of old Dutch oil paintings. It transforms a standard cottage border into something altogether more considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll the easy virtues of the cornflower family — ultra-hardy, cut-and-come-again, thriving in poor soil, beloved by bees — with a colour that works as beautifully in a dark, moody arrangement as it does in a hot border of reds and oranges. Listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentaurea cyanus 'Black Ball' — Hardy Annual (H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 75–90cm | Flowers: June–September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow September for early blooms, or March–May — do not transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; thrives in poor, well-drained soil — do not over-feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators listed — petals edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with Ammi majus for a monochrome combination of real elegance — dark velvet against white lace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647632884097,"sku":"CRN-BLK","price":2.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/FullSizeRender_c3dba413-4e0d-4522-a4d5-6bd79505c25d.jpg?v=1778266810"},{"product_id":"coriander","title":"Coriander","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe two-for-one herb. \u003cem\u003eCoriander\u003c\/em\u003e provides fresh, citrusy leaves for salads, curries, and salsas, followed by aromatic seeds that are essential in Indian, Mexican, and Middle Eastern cooking — two completely different flavours from a single plant. Sow successionally every three weeks for a continuous supply of fresh leaves throughout the season. Approximately 100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoriandrum sativum — Hardy Annual (H4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 45–60cm | Harvest: May–October (successional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 100 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow March–September; sow every 3 weeks for continuous supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun to partial shade; consistent moisture — bolts in heat and drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible flowers with mild coriander flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding companion plant for nasturtiums and borage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647632916865,"sku":"COR-IAN","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/2048800c8594e53eb4eef36_upscale.jpg?v=1778266812"},{"product_id":"phlox-sugar-stars","title":"Phlox Sugar Stars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePhlox 'Sugar Stars' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasses of almond-scented, star-shaped flowers in ethereal shades of indigo and violet. This award-winning variety features a twinkling white star at the centre of each bloom, creating a dense, bushy mound of 'constellations' for your garden pots and borders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Sugar Stars' is a magical variety of \u003cem\u003ePhlox drummondii\u003c\/em\u003e that looks like a constellation has landed in your garden. It produces masses of star-shaped, almond-scented flowers in ethereal shades of violet-blue and deep indigo. The defining feature is the crisp white star pattern in the centre of each bloom, giving it a twinkling, bi-colour effect that is truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional creeping phlox, this variety grows upright on wiry stems, making it the perfect scale for posies and jam-jar arrangements. It blooms profusely from mid-summer until the first frost, creating a dense, bushy mound of colour that looks spectacular in terracotta pots or lining the front of a sunny cottage garden border.\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\u003ePhlox drummondii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sugar Stars' is a \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e (H3). It completes its entire life cycle in one glorious season, focusing all its energy into a non-stop display of scented, star-shaped blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety is a \u003cstrong\u003eFleuroselect Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e, an international award given only to plants that have been proven in trial grounds to have superior garden performance, better colour stability, and more flower power than older varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScented Beauty:\u003c\/strong\u003e While many annuals are grown purely for looks, 'Sugar Stars' carries a lovely, sweet almond fragrance that is particularly noticeable on warm, still summer evenings in the UK.\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\u003eAnnual Phlox is straightforward to grow, but it has one specific requirement: \u003cstrong\u003ethe seeds need total darkness to germinate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eMarch to May\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and cover them completely with a thin layer of compost or vermiculite. To ensure total darkness, you can place a piece of cardboard over the tray until they sprout. Keep at 18-20°C. Germination typically takes 10-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant out in \u003cstrong\u003eMay or June\u003c\/strong\u003e after the risk of frost has passed. They love \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e but appreciate soil that stays somewhat moist. In the UK, if the soil dries out completely during a heatwave, they may stop flowering, so mulch well and water during dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pinch Trick:\u003c\/strong\u003e When seedlings are about 10cm tall, pinch out the growing tip (the very top set of leaves). This encourages the plant to branch out, creating a much bushier, more flower-filled plant. Deadhead spent flower clusters regularly to keep the \"stars\" appearing until the first frosts.\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;\" 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\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; 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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;\"\u003e30cm - 40cm\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;\"\u003e25cm\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 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\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJuly to October\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🏺 Pots \u0026amp; Containers\u003cbr\u003e✂️ Scented Posies\u003cbr\u003e🦋 Butterfly Magnet\u003cbr\u003e⭐ Bicolour Blooms\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 200 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 violet-blue tones of 'Sugar Stars' pair beautifully with zesty greens and frothy whites from our range:\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=\"Larkspur Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/larkspur-limelight-mixed-seeds\"\u003eLarkspur 'Limelight Mix'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fresh Contrast. The zesty lime-green and white spikes of Larkspur provide elegant height behind the low, bushy Phlox, making the indigo stars really \"pop.\"\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=\"Gypsophila Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/gypsophila-elegans-covent-garden-seeds\"\u003eGypsophila 'Covent Garden'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cloud Effect. Mixing the structured stars of the Phlox with the frothy white clouds of Gypsophila creates a dreamy, romantic display that looks like a slice of the night sky.\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 spring for a scented display from July until the first frosts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; 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This means it has been rigorously tested by experts and proven to have outstanding garden performance and colour stability in varied climates.\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 Guide for Annuals →\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":55647632949633,"sku":"PHL-SUG","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/IMG-5288.jpg?v=1778266814"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-mammoth-rose-pink","title":"Sweet Pea Mammoth Rose Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eBred for those who want their sweet peas to make a statement. \u003cem\u003eMammoth Rose Pink\u003c\/em\u003e produces large, frilly blooms in a glowing deep rose-pink, carried on extra-long, sturdy stems that are the envy of the cutting garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vigorous climber with superior vigour and professional-standard stems, it is the variety of choice for generous bouquets and high-impact vertical displays. Listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Mammoth Rose Pink'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy Annual (H3) — sow autumn or early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 1.8–2.4m | Flowers: June–September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional for cutting and large arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you want armfuls rather than posies, this is the sweet pea to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647632982401,"sku":"SWP-MRP","price":2.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/sweet-pea-mammoth-rose-pink-5298997.jpg?v=1778266813"},{"product_id":"cornflower-red-boy","title":"Cornflower Red Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous departure from the classic blue. 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