{"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","url":"https:\/\/thegardenpk.com\/products\/the-showstoppers-winter-flower-seed-mix","provider":"The Garden by Chanan Din","version":"1.0","type":"link"}