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Lobelia erinus
Colour Cascade Mixed is a beautiful trailing Lobelia producing masses of delicate flowers in shades of rich blue, violet and purple against fresh green foliage. Growing and trailing to approximately 30 cm, the cascading habit creates a soft spill of colour over the edges of pots and baskets.
Particularly well suited to hanging baskets, window boxes and containers, Colour Cascade can also be used along raised beds, rockeries and garden edges. The small flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects and provide colour over a long flowering period in suitable conditions.
Lobelia prefers cooler growing conditions with consistent moisture and performs well in full sun to partial shade. In warmer climates, some protection from hot afternoon sun will help prolong flowering.
Seed count: approximately 30,000 seeds/g
Approximately 3,000 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow the extremely fine seed onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix and press gently into place. Do not cover deeply, as light assists germination. Keep consistently moist, using a fine mist to avoid disturbing the seed.
Transplant small clumps of seedlings once established. Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil or good-quality potting mix, keeping plants regularly watered during flowering.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lobelia erinus
Crystal Palace is a classic compact Lobelia producing masses of rich, deep blue flowers against distinctive bronze-green foliage. The contrast between the dark foliage and vivid blooms creates a striking display, with plants forming neat, dense mounds throughout the flowering season.
Its compact habit makes Crystal Palace ideal for borders, edging, containers, window boxes and the front of garden beds. The small flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects and provide abundant colour over a long period in suitable conditions.
Lobelia prefers cooler growing conditions with consistent moisture and performs well in full sun to partial shade. In warmer climates, protection from hot afternoon sun can help extend the flowering period.
Seed count: approximately 30,000 seeds/g
Approximately 3,000 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow the extremely fine seed onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix and press gently into place. Do not cover deeply, as light assists germination. Keep consistently moist, using a fine mist to avoid disturbing the seed.
Transplant small clumps of seedlings once established, spacing approximately 10–15 cm apart. Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil and keep regularly watered during flowering.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lobelia erinus
String of Pearls Mix is a charming Lobelia producing masses of small flowers in a soft mixture of pink, mauve, purple, white and blue. The varied colours create a delicate, colourful display over fine green foliage throughout the cooler growing season.
Ideal for borders, edging, containers, window boxes and hanging baskets, this compact Lobelia works beautifully planted in groups or combined with other cool-season flowers. The abundant blooms are also attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
Lobelia prefers cooler growing conditions with consistent moisture and performs well in full sun to partial shade. In warmer climates, protection from hot afternoon sun can help extend the flowering period.
Seed count: approximately 30,000 seeds/g
Approximately 3,000 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow the extremely fine seed onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix and press gently into place. Do not cover deeply, as light assists germination. Keep consistently moist, using a fine mist to avoid disturbing the seed.
Transplant small clumps of seedlings once established, spacing approximately 10–15 cm apart. Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil and keep regularly watered during flowering.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Levisticum officinale
Lovage is a vigorous, long-lived perennial herb that can reach an impressive 2.5 m in height, forming a handsome clump of deeply divided aromatic foliage. Often described as having a flavour reminiscent of celery with savoury, yeasty undertones, it has been a valued kitchen herb for centuries. The leaves, stems, seeds and roots are all edible, making it one of the most versatile herbs in the garden.
The fresh leaves are used to add depth and richness to soups, broths, casseroles and savoury dishes, while the seeds can be used as a seasoning and the leaves brewed into a fragrant herbal tea. Traditionally, Lovage has also been used in herbal preparations and was even employed as a natural deodorant. Its tall stature and attractive umbels of yellow-green flowers make it an excellent feature plant in herb and cottage gardens.
Approximately 250 seeds per gram
Approximately 160 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July (cooler districts)
Subtropics: March to May and August to October
Mild climates: March to May and September to November
Cold climates: September to November
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed 5 mm deep in a quality seed-raising mix and keep consistently moist. Lovage seeds can be slow and sometimes irregular to germinate, often taking several weeks. Transplant seedlings into rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil in full sun or partial shade, spacing plants 60–90 cm apart. Water regularly during dry periods and harvest leaves as needed throughout the growing season.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Luffa aegyptiaca
Luffa is the remarkable climbing plant behind the familiar natural bathroom sponge and back scrubber. A vigorous warm-season vine, it produces long green fruits that can either be harvested young as a vegetable or left to mature until the interior develops into the tough, fibrous network used as a natural sponge.
Young fruits are edible when harvested at approximately 10–15 cm long, before the fibres begin to develop. At this stage they have tender flesh and a mild flavour and can be cooked much like zucchini, particularly in stir-fries, curries, soups and other vegetable dishes. The tender young shoots, leaves and flower buds are also edible when cooked and are used as vegetables in parts of Asia.
For sponges, allow the fruits to mature completely on the vine until the skin becomes dry and the fruit feels lightweight. Peel away the dried outer skin, remove the ends and shake out the mature seeds. The remaining fibrous interior can be washed and dried before use as a natural bath sponge, kitchen scrubber or household cleaning tool.
Despite sometimes being called a gourd, Luffa belongs to the cucumber family and thrives under similar warm growing conditions. The vines are vigorous, heavy producers and require a strong trellis, fence or arbour. Allowing fruits to hang from a support also encourages straighter, more evenly shaped luffas.
Seed count: approximately 10 seeds/g
Approximately 7 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to summer; longer growing season in warm frost-free areas
Subtropics: Spring to early summer
Mild climates: Spring after frost
Cold climates: Start indoors in spring and transplant after all danger of frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow approximately 15–20 mm deep once the soil and weather are reliably warm. In cooler districts, seed can be started indoors to give plants the longest possible growing season.
Space plants approximately 60–100 cm apart in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Provide a strong trellis or other climbing structure, as established vines become large and heavy.
Keep plants consistently watered during vigorous growth, flowering and fruit development. Regular harvesting of young fruits encourages continued production when growing for food.
For edible use, harvest fruits young at approximately 10–15 cm long while still tender. For natural sponges, leave fruits on the vine until completely mature and dry before peeling, removing the seeds and cleaning the fibrous interior.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Lupinus angustifolius
Australian Sweet Lupin is a hardy annual legume developed from the narrow-leaf lupin and widely grown throughout Australian agricultural regions. Recognised by its slender leaves and attractive blue-purple flowers, it is valued as a nutritious grain crop, livestock feed and highly useful soil-building plant.
Australian sweet lupins have been selectively bred to contain very low levels of the naturally occurring bitter alkaloids found in traditional lupins. The protein-rich seed is extensively used in livestock feeds and is also processed commercially for human food, including lupin flour and other high-protein foods.
An excellent crop for sustainable and regenerative growing systems, lupins form a relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria on their roots, helping introduce biologically fixed nitrogen into the farming system. They are commonly incorporated into cereal rotations and can also contribute valuable organic matter, improve soil structure and increase diversity within cropping systems.
Drought tolerant once established, Australian Sweet Lupin is particularly well adapted to sandy, well-drained and mildly acidic soils. It performs best through the cooler growing season and is an excellent choice for green manure, cover cropping, soil improvement or growing as a grain legume.
Approximately 40 seeds per packet
Approximately 6 seeds per gram
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Generally not suited to hot tropical conditions
Subtropics: Autumn to early winter
Mild climates: Autumn to early winter
Cold climates: Autumn or early spring depending on local frost conditions
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly into prepared soil approximately 20–30 mm deep. Space plants approximately 10–20 cm apart, or sow more densely when growing as a green manure or cover crop.
Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Lupins perform particularly well in sandy and mildly acidic soils and generally dislike waterlogged or strongly alkaline conditions. For maximum nitrogen fixation, use an appropriate lupin inoculant where compatible rhizobia are not already present in the soil.
Not available for TAS or WA due to quarantine restrictions.
Lupinus polyphyllus
Russell Mix is a spectacular perennial Lupin producing tall, densely packed flower spikes in a beautiful mixture of pink shades, ranging from soft blush through to deep rose. The impressive blooms rise above attractive palmate foliage, bringing height and structure to cottage gardens, borders and mass plantings.
Russell Lupins are classic cool-climate garden plants and make excellent cut flowers, while their abundant pea-like blooms are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. As members of the legume family, Lupins are also able to form nitrogen-fixing relationships with soil bacteria.
Plants perform best in cooler conditions with full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. They can struggle in areas with prolonged hot, humid summers.
Seed count: approximately 60 seeds/g
Approximately 20 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Generally not suited to tropical climates
Subtropics: Late summer to autumn in cooler areas
Mild climates: Late summer to autumn
Cold climates: Late summer to autumn, or spring
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly where plants are to grow, as Lupins develop a substantial taproot and prefer minimal root disturbance. Sow approximately 1–2 cm deep and keep moist during germination.
The hard seed coat can slow germination. Soaking seed overnight before sowing can help encourage more even germination. Space plants approximately 30–45 cm apart in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Not Available for TAS
Not Available for WA
Malva sylvestris mauritiana
Mauritanian Mallow is a striking, old-fashioned mallow producing large violet-purple flowers dramatically marked with deep purple veining. Growing into a tall, bushy plant, it brings abundant colour to cottage gardens, herb gardens, wildflower plantings and informal borders.
A biennial or short-lived perennial, this vigorous mallow flowers generously over an extended period and is highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. The flowers and young leaves are edible, while the plant also has a long history of traditional herbal use. Like other mallows, the leaves and flowers contain soothing mucilage.
Easy to grow and adaptable, Mauritanian Mallow performs best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Regular picking or deadheading encourages continued flowering, or allow selected seed heads to mature for self-seeding.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter Subtropics: Autumn to spring Mild climates: Autumn and spring Cold climates: Spring after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly where plants are to grow or raise in trays, covering seed lightly with soil. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun to partial shade.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Not available for WA.
Malva moschata rosea
Musk Mallow ‘Rosea’ is a charming, hardy perennial producing masses of soft rose-pink flowers above finely divided, aromatic foliage. The open, five-petalled blooms appear over a long flowering period and bring a relaxed, old-fashioned feel to cottage gardens, wildflower plantings and perennial borders.
Growing into a bushy clump, Musk Mallow is attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects and makes a lovely addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. The flowers and young leaves are also edible, with the leaves having the mild, mucilaginous quality characteristic of plants in the mallow family.
Easy to grow and relatively low maintenance once established, plants prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Regular deadheading can encourage continued flowering, or allow some seed heads to mature for natural self-seeding.
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Autumn to winter Subtropics: Autumn to spring Mild climates: Autumn and spring Cold climates: Spring after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly where plants are to grow or raise in trays, covering seed lightly with soil. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun to partial shade.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Malva trimestris
Rose Mallow is a fast-growing annual that forms a branching, bushy plant covered in large, soft pink mallow flowers from summer through to autumn. An excellent choice for cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly plantings and cut flower gardens, the blooms are long-lasting in a vase when picked just as the first few buds begin to open. Easy to grow and generous in flower, it adds height and colour to garden beds.
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: Autumn and spring
Cold climates: Spring to early summer
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or in trays, covering with 5 mm of soil. Plant in a sunny position with well drained soil, spacing plants 30–40 cm apart. Keep the soil moist during germination. Harvest flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming, and cut stems for the vase when only the first few buds have opened.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Tagetes erecta
Crackerjack is a classic tall African Marigold producing large, fully double flowers in a brilliant mixture of yellow, gold and orange. Growing to approximately 90 cm tall, the sturdy, upright plants create a bold display throughout the warmer months.
The large blooms are carried on long stems, making Crackerjack an excellent variety for cutting and fresh flower arrangements. In the garden, plants work beautifully through borders, cottage gardens and productive growing areas, where the flowers also attract bees and other beneficial insects.
Hardy and easy to grow, African Marigolds thrive in warm conditions and full sun. Regular picking or deadheading encourages continued flowering throughout summer and into autumn.
Seed count: approximately 300 seeds/g
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to summer
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Late spring to summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly where plants are to grow or raise in trays, covering seed lightly with soil or seed-raising mix. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 30–40 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage further blooming.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Tagetes patula
Fiesta is a striking French Marigold producing masses of richly coloured blooms in deep red and lemon-yellow. The contrasting two-toned flowers appear over an extended season, creating a bright and cheerful display through garden beds and productive growing areas.
Compact and free flowering, Fiesta is particularly well suited to edging, borders, containers and planting amongst vegetables. Marigolds are widely used as companion plants in productive gardens, attracting beneficial insects and providing useful diversity around crops. At the end of the season, plants can be chopped and dropped onto garden beds to return organic matter to the soil.
Easy to grow and tolerant of warm conditions, French Marigolds perform best in full sun and well-drained soil. Regular picking or deadheading encourages continued flowering.
Approximately 120 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: Spring to autumn
Subtropics: Spring to autumn
Mild climates: Spring to summer
Cold climates: Late spring to summer after frost
Planting / Sowing
Sow directly where plants are to grow or raise in trays, covering seed lightly with soil or seed-raising mix. Keep moist during germination and establishment.
Transplant or thin seedlings to approximately 20–25 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Plant around vegetable beds, along pathways or amongst crops where their compact habit and long flowering period can be put to good use.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.