{"title":"Flower Seed Mix Packs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree ready-made flower seed collections from The Garden by Chanan Din — each pack blends several premium varieties chosen to flower together, so one sachet fills a whole bed, border or balcony. Trusted seed from Lahore since 1932.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 8px;border:1px solid #e0ded3;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f4;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#1F4F2F;list-style:revert;\"\u003eWhat is inside each mix pack\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Showstoppers — Winter Flower Seed Mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our boldest, brightest blend: gazania, calendula, dahlia, pansy and aster. Big flowers, strong colour and a long display through the cool months. Best for front beds, entrance borders and anywhere you want impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bouquet Builders — Cut Flower Seed Mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnation, sweet william, viola and salvia — chosen for straight stems, good vase life and scent. Plant a row for the garden and a row to cut, and you will have fresh flowers on the table all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wild Bunch — Wildflower Seed Mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Delphinium, larkspur, marigold, lavender and stock. A relaxed cottage-garden look that fills space quickly, tolerates a little neglect and brings in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 8px;border:1px solid #e0ded3;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f4;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#1F4F2F;list-style:revert;\"\u003eWhen and how to sow in Pakistan\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing window.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are cool-season flowers. In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Sialkot and most of Punjab, sow from mid-September to early November. In Karachi, Hyderabad and coastal Sindh, wait for October to December. In Quetta, Murree and the northern hill areas, sow late August to September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosen the top six inches of soil, mix in well-rotted compost or leaf manure, rake level and water lightly the day before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine seed is barely covered — press it onto damp soil and dust a thin layer of sieved compost over the top. Larger seed goes about twice its own width deep. Sowing too deep is the most common reason seed fails to appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrays or direct.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can broadcast the mix straight into a prepared bed for a natural drift, or start it in trays and transplant at the four-leaf stage for even spacing. Trays give better control if you are new to growing from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the surface just damp until seedlings appear, usually in 7 to 21 days depending on the variety. A fine rose on the can, or a hand mister, stops the seed from washing away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 8px;border:1px solid #e0ded3;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f4;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#1F4F2F;list-style:revert;\"\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once seedlings have two true leaves, thin them so each plant has room to fill out. Crowded seedlings stretch and flower poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the bed at least five to six hours of direct winter sun. North-facing balconies and deep shade will produce leaves but few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A balanced feed every two to three weeks once plants are established, switching to a potassium-rich feed as buds form, keeps the colour coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch off spent blooms regularly. Most of these varieties will keep producing for weeks longer if you never let them set seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e All three mixes grow well in containers of eight inches or deeper with drainage holes. Use a light, open potting mix — garden soil alone compacts and drowns roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 8px;border:1px solid #e0ded3;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;background:#faf9f4;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#1F4F2F;list-style:revert;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the varieties packed separately inside the pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e The pack contains a blend of the listed varieties together, made to be sown as one mix so the bed comes up naturally varied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pack should a first-time gardener pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Wild Bunch is the most forgiving. The Showstoppers gives the strongest colour. The Bouquet Builders is the one to choose if you want flowers to cut and bring indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I sow all three together?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Many customers run the three packs across one long border for a full season of colour, or keep The Bouquet Builders in a separate cutting row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these grow on a rooftop or balcony?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, provided the spot gets several hours of direct sun and the containers drain freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until they flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most varieties in these mixes begin flowering roughly 8 to 12 weeks after sowing, and carry on for several weeks after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store leftover seed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold the sachet shut and keep it somewhere cool, dry and dark. Kept properly, the seed stays good for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver across Pakistan?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, we ship nationwide. For help choosing a mix, message us on WhatsApp at 0333-6427336.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"the-showstoppers-winter-flower-seed-mix","title":"The Showstoppers Winter Flower Seed Mix - 5 Varieties","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive of the boldest winter flowers in one pack. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Showstoppers\u003c\/strong\u003e is our top-tier mixed flower seeds pack for Pakistani gardens — gazania, calendula, dahlia, pansy and aster, chosen because each one carries a bed on its own and together they flower from December right through to May. Sown in September or October, this single pack fills a 6 x 4 ft bed, a balcony run of pots, or the front strip of a lawn with colour that does not stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery variety comes in its own labelled sachet inside the pack, so you can sow them at their own pace rather than all on the same afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Inside the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGazania (Gazania rigens).\u003c\/strong\u003e The treasure flower. Wide daisy blooms striped in orange, bronze, cream and pink that open with the sun. 20–25 cm, drought-tolerant, unbeatable in pots and along a hot driveway edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalendula (Calendula officinalis).\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot marigold. Warm orange and gold blooms on 30–45 cm plants, the easiest flower in this pack and the longest flowering. Petals are edible and dry well for tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDahlia, bedding type (Dahlia variabilis).\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf 30–40 cm plants in scarlet, purple, white and bicolour. Forms small tubers you can lift and replant next season, so one pack can last you years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePansy (Viola x wittrockiana).\u003c\/strong\u003e The big-faced classic, 15–20 cm, flowering through the coldest weeks when little else does. Made for pots, window boxes and bed edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAster, China aster (Callistephus chinensis).\u003c\/strong\u003e Quilled and pompom blooms on 40–60 cm stems. The best cut flower in this pack — a week or more in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide for Pakistan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-September to end of October in the Punjab plains (Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot). September to mid-October in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar. October to November in Karachi and coastal Sindh. In Murree, Swat and Quetta, sow February to March instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in seedling trays or small pots filled with a light coco peat and compost mix, then transplant at the 4–6 leaf stage. Pansy seed needs darkness — cover it completely. Gazania, calendula, dahlia and aster need only 3–5 mm of fine soil over them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at 18–22 degrees C for most; pansy takes 10–14 days and prefers the cooler end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pansy and gazania 20 cm apart, calendula and dahlia 30 cm, aster 25–30 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pansy from December, calendula and gazania from January, dahlia and aster from late February. Expect colour into May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least 5 hours. Water when the top inch of soil is dry — winter flowers rot faster from overwatering than they suffer from thirst. Deadhead spent blooms weekly and every one of these will flower harder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A balanced NPK 20-20-20 every two weeks after the first true leaves, switching to a high-potash feed such as NPK 5-15-45 once buds appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower seed is not edible. Keep packets away from children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Pack Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome gardeners who want a full season of colour without researching thirteen separate varieties. If you are planting a front bed, a rooftop container garden or your first proper winter garden, this is the pack that gives you the widest spread of height, colour and flowering time in one order. It is also our most popular gifting pack for gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I sow this pack in Pakistan?\u003c\/strong\u003e Between mid-September and the end of October across the plains. Sowing after mid-November usually means short plants and a rushed, brief flowering, because the seedlings will not have rooted before the coldest weeks arrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much ground will one pack cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortably a 6 x 4 ft bed, or around ten to twelve medium pots if you are gardening on a balcony or a rooftop. Sow in two batches a fortnight apart and you will stretch the flowering season by several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow these in pots on a balcony?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, and four of the five are ideal for it. Use 8–10 inch pots for gazania, pansy and dahlia, and 10–12 inch for calendula and aster. Make sure every pot drains freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a nursery tray, or can I sow straight into the bed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Trays give far better results with these five. Direct sowing into an open bed exposes tiny seedlings to birds, heavy watering and weed competition. Transplant once they have 4–6 true leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until they flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 10–14 weeks from sowing. A late-September sowing in Lahore gives first pansy blooms by mid-December and full colour by February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill they come back next year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Gazania often survives a mild Karachi or Lahore summer and returns. Dahlia forms tubers you can lift, store dry and replant. Calendula, pansy and aster are annuals — but calendula self-seeds freely, so you will usually see volunteers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre these suitable for a complete beginner?\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula, gazania and dahlia are genuinely easy. Pansy and aster need a little more attention to watering. If this is your first season, start all five in trays on the same day and you will learn quickly which corner of your garden suits which.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the seeds do not germinate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Every batch we ship is germination-tested in Lahore before it goes out. Nine times out of ten a failure is sowing depth, overwatering or heat — all covered in our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/why-seeds-not-germinating-pakistan\"\u003ewhy seeds fail to germinate in Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e. Message us on WhatsApp with a photo and we will work it out with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew to winter sowing? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-to-sow-september-pakistan\"\u003ewhat to sow in September in Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/winter-flowering-seeds\"\u003ewinter flowering seeds collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked and germination-tested in Lahore before shipping. The Garden by Chanan Din, serving Pakistani gardeners since 1932.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Garden by Channan Din","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54285247086956,"sku":"THG-WIN-MIX-SHOW","price":550.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9053\/5020\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_gwzzhfgwzzhfgwzz.jpg?v=1788468317"},{"product_id":"the-bouquet-builders-cut-flower-seed-mix","title":"The Bouquet Builders Cut Flower Seed Mix - 4 Varieties","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour scented, long-stemmed winter flowers picked for one job: filling a vase. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bouquet Builders\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together carnation, sweet william, viola and salvia — a cut flower seeds mix for Pakistani gardens that keeps giving, because every one of these four flowers harder the more you cut it. Sow in September or October and you will be carrying flowers into the house from February until May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery variety comes in its own labelled sachet inside the pack, so you can stagger the sowing and keep the cutting bed producing for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Inside the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarnation (Dianthus caryophyllus).\u003c\/strong\u003e Clove-scented double blooms on 40–50 cm stems in pink, red, white and picotee. The longest vase life of anything in this pack — 10 to 14 days in clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet William (Dianthus barbatus).\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense flat heads of bicoloured florets on 30–45 cm stems, sweetly scented and a cottage-garden classic. Cut a full head and it holds for a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViola (Viola cornuta).\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller-faced than pansy but far more flowers per plant and much tougher in cold. 12–15 cm, perfect for pots, edging and window boxes. The flowers are edible and beautiful frozen into ice cubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia (Salvia splendens).\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright scarlet spikes on 25–35 cm plants that pull sunbirds and butterflies into the garden all season. Also dries well for winter arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide for Pakistan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-September to end of October in the Punjab plains (Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot). September to mid-October in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar. October to November in Karachi and coastal Sindh. February to March in Murree, Swat and Quetta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in seedling trays in a light coco peat and compost mix. Carnation and sweet william take 3–5 mm of cover. Viola needs darkness — cover it fully. \u003cstrong\u003eSalvia is the exception: it needs light to germinate, so press the seed onto the surface and do not cover it at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant at the 4–6 leaf stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnation 10–15 days at 20 degrees C, sweet william 10–14 days, viola 10–14 days in the dark, salvia 12–15 days at 22–24 degrees C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnation and sweet william 25–30 cm, salvia 20–25 cm, viola 15 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viola from December, carnation and salvia from February, sweet william from March. Colour holds until the first real heat in May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut early in the morning with a clean blade, take the stem at an angle, and strip any leaves that would sit below the waterline. Cut carnation when the bud is half open and it will finish opening in the vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light afternoon shade. Moderate water — the two dianthus in this pack, carnation and sweet william, hate wet feet and will rot in heavy clay without added sand or perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced NPK 20-20-20 fortnightly until buds set, then a high-potash feed such as NPK 5-15-45 for stronger stems and deeper colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower seed is not edible. Keep packets away from children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Pack Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants flowers in the house, not only in the garden. This is the pack for a cutting bed along a boundary wall, for a gardener who gives bouquets away, and for the fragrance — three of these four are scented, and carnation and sweet william together will perfume a whole courtyard on a warm February evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I sow this pack in Pakistan?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-September to end of October across the plains. Salvia is the one to sow earliest, because it wants warmth to germinate and the nights cool quickly after mid-October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much ground will one pack cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e Enough for a cutting row about 8 to 10 ft long, or a mixed bed of roughly 5 x 4 ft. The violas and salvia will happily take up a few pots alongside it as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is salvia sown differently?\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvia seed needs light to trigger germination. If you bury it, most of the packet will simply never come up. Press it onto damp surface soil, cover the tray with a clear sheet or a plastic bag to hold humidity, and keep it bright but out of direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do the cut flowers last in a vase?\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnation 10–14 days, sweet william around 7 days, salvia spikes 5–7 days. Change the water every second day and recut the stems and you will get the top of those ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow these in pots?\u003c\/strong\u003e Viola and salvia are excellent in pots — 8 inch and 10 inch respectively. Carnation and sweet william will grow in 12 inch pots but do noticeably better in open ground where the roots can run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo any of these come back the following year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet william is a biennial and will often flower a second season. Carnation is a short-lived perennial and can survive a mild winter to flower again. Viola and salvia are treated as annuals here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this pack good for a beginner?\u003c\/strong\u003e Viola and sweet william are forgiving. Salvia is easy once you know not to cover the seed. Carnation is the fussiest of the four about drainage — plant it in your best-draining spot and it will reward you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the seeds do not germinate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Every batch is germination-tested in Lahore before shipping. The usual causes are sowing depth and overwatering — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/why-seeds-not-germinating-pakistan\"\u003ewhy seeds fail to germinate in Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e. Send us a photo on WhatsApp and we will help you diagnose it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning the season? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-to-sow-september-pakistan\"\u003ewhat to sow in September in Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/winter-flowering-seeds\"\u003ewinter flowering seeds collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked and germination-tested in Lahore before shipping. The Garden by Chanan Din, serving Pakistani gardeners since 1932.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Garden by Channan Din","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54285247185260,"sku":"THG-WIN-MIX-BOUQ","price":450.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9053\/5020\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_i61epti61epti61e.jpg?v=1788468966"},{"product_id":"the-wild-bunch-wildflower-seed-mix","title":"The Wild Bunch Wildflower Seed Mix - 4 Varieties","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour flowers that want to be left alone. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wild Bunch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wildflower seeds mix for Pakistani gardens built around larkspur, marigold, lavender and stock — the naturalising, self-sufficient end of the winter garden. Scatter them along a boundary, down a rough strip beside a driveway, or across the back of a bed, and they will do the rest with far less water and fuss than a formal bedding scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery variety comes in its own labelled sachet inside the pack, which matters here because these four are sown at different depths and two of them want a spell in the fridge first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Inside the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarkspur, annual delphinium (Consolida ajacis).\u003c\/strong\u003e Feathery spires a metre tall in blue, violet, pink and white. The best back-of-border flower in the pack and superb dried — hang the stems upside down in shade and the colour holds for a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarigold, gainda (Tagetes).\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange and gold pompoms, 30–90 cm depending on type. The single easiest flower in Pakistan, the one every wedding and shrine garland is made from, and a genuine working plant — its roots suppress root-knot nematodes in the soil around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender (Lavandula angustifolia).\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-grey foliage and fragrant purple spikes, 40–60 cm. A true perennial: the slowest thing in this pack to start, and the only one still in your garden five years from now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock, gul-e-shabbo (Matthiola incana).\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick spikes of double flowers in cream, pink, mauve and white, 40–60 cm. The strongest scent of any winter flower we sell — it carries right across a garden after sunset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide for Pakistan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to November in the Punjab plains — larkspur in particular wants cool soil and sulks if sown into September heat. Late September to October in Islamabad and Peshawar. November in Karachi. February to March in the hills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSow larkspur direct where it is to flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — it resents transplanting and rarely recovers from it. Marigold and stock transplant happily from trays. Lavender is best started in a tray you can watch closely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe fridge trick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chill the sealed larkspur and lavender sachets in the refrigerator for 2–3 weeks before sowing. Both germinate far more evenly after a cold spell, and this one step is the difference between a scattered result and a full stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marigold 5–7 days, stock 7–14 days at 18 degrees C, larkspur 14–21 days at 15–18 degrees C, lavender 14–28 days and staggered. Slow and uneven germination is normal for the last two, not a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larkspur thinned to 25–30 cm, marigold 25–30 cm, stock 25 cm, lavender 40–45 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marigold from January, stock and larkspur from February to April. Lavender usually flowers in its second season — see the FAQ below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for all four. Larkspur, marigold and stock take moderate water; lavender wants sharp drainage and considerably less. Mix sand or perlite into lavender's planting hole and never let it sit wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larkspur reaches a metre and will lean in a windy spot. A single cane per plant, or planting them against a wall, solves it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower seed is not edible, and larkspur foliage and seed are toxic if eaten. Keep packets and plants away from children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Pack Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners with space and not much time. A boundary strip, a farmhouse edge, a rough patch you want covered rather than curated. It is also the right pack if fragrance matters most to you — stock and lavender together are the two most scented things we stock — and if you want cut and dried flowers for the house, since larkspur dries better than almost anything else grown in Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I sow this pack in Pakistan?\u003c\/strong\u003e October to November in the plains. This pack is deliberately later than our other mixes because larkspur and stock both germinate better once the soil has cooled below about 20 degrees C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much ground will one pack cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e A boundary strip roughly 12 to 15 ft long, or a rough patch of about 8 x 5 ft. Marigold and larkspur both self-seed, so the area they cover grows on its own in the second season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill the lavender flower this season?\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually not, and we would rather tell you plainly. Lavender grown from seed takes 14–28 days to germinate and normally spends its first season building roots and foliage, flowering properly in the second. What you get in return is a perennial that lives for years, unlike everything else in this pack. If you want lavender flowers this winter, buy an established plant instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I just scatter the whole pack across a patch of ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e Larkspur and marigold, yes — rake the soil loose first, scatter, then rake lightly over and water with a fine rose. Stock and lavender do much better started in trays and transplanted, so we would keep those two separate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a true wildflower meadow mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a naturalising mix, not a native-species meadow mix. All four are garden flowers that behave well with minimal care in Pakistani conditions — larkspur and marigold will self-seed and return on their own in most gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the fridge trick and do I have to do it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Two to three weeks with the sealed sachet in the fridge, not the freezer, mimics winter and breaks seed dormancy. It is optional for marigold and stock, strongly recommended for larkspur, and close to essential for good lavender germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich of these come back next year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender is a perennial and will be there for years. Larkspur and marigold self-seed reliably. Stock is an annual and is best re-sown each autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this pack good for a beginner?\u003c\/strong\u003e Marigold and stock, absolutely. Larkspur is easy provided you sow it direct and do not move it. Lavender is the one that tests patience — treat it as a long project rather than a quick result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the seeds do not germinate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Every batch is germination-tested in Lahore before shipping. With this pack in particular, slow germination is usually soil temperature rather than seed — full detail in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/why-seeds-not-germinating-pakistan\"\u003ewhy seeds fail to germinate in Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e. Message us on WhatsApp with a photo and we will help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-to-sow-september-pakistan\"\u003ewhat to sow in September in Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/winter-flowering-seeds\"\u003ewinter flowering seeds collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked and germination-tested in Lahore before shipping. The Garden by Chanan Din, serving Pakistani gardeners since 1932.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Garden by Channan Din","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54285247250796,"sku":"THG-WIN-MIX-WILD","price":450.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9053\/5020\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8wjyub8wjyub8wjy.jpg?v=1788469023"}],"url":"https:\/\/thegardenpk.com\/collections\/flower-seed-mix-packs.oembed","provider":"The Garden by Chanan Din","version":"1.0","type":"link"}