{"title":"Seeds for Late Spring Sowing \u0026 Summer Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm soil, longer days, and plenty of summer colour to look forward to. This selection brings together flower seeds for late spring sowing, from airy cosmos and cheerful zinnias to sunflowers, celosia, and colourful amaranthus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed in your area. Some varieties are best started in trays, so follow the growing notes on each product page. Choose a sunny spot, keep young seedlings watered, and enjoy a garden full of colour through summer and into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amaranthus-seeds-amaranthus-cruentus","title":"Copper and bronze toned Amaranthus Seeds — Amaranthus cruentus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBold, Architectural Drama for the Late Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning form of \u003cem\u003eAmaranthus cruentus\u003c\/em\u003e that brings rich, autumnal toned drama to the late summer and autumn garden. Upright, branching plants produce magnificent plumes and tassels in deep bronze, and copper tones — colours that seem to glow in the warm light of the season. A bold architectural plant that commands attention and looks extraordinary in both the garden and the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eRich autumn tones\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep bronze and copper plumes that glow in late season light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eGrows 90–150 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bold, upright statement plant for borders and cutting gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding cut and dried flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dramatic plumes are stunning fresh or dried in arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast-growing and heat-loving; thrives in NZ summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eAttracts birds and beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e — seed heads are loved by birds in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eEdible grain crop\u003c\/strong\u003e — seeds are nutritious and can be harvested for cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds directly into warm, well-drained soil after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting. 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The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/chbotanics-propagation-from-seeds-manual-professional-edition\"\u003eCHBotanics Propagation from Seeds Manual — Professional Edition\u003c\/a\u003e — a comprehensive digital PDF covering sowing times, germination, spacing, and much more across dozens of flower and vegetable species, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45028528291909,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_642293ca-ec92-436d-b98b-e9ee5e51c5dd.png?v=1780704546"},{"product_id":"celosia-flamingo-flower-seeds","title":"Flamingo Feather Flower Seeds — Celosia spicata","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElegant Spires of Pink and Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelosia Flamingo Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCelosia spicata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a sophisticated and graceful annual bearing slender, wheat-like spires of soft pink fading to silvery-white — a far more refined and elegant form than the more common crested celosias. Its tall, airy stems and delicate feathery plumes bring a light, meadow-like quality to the cutting garden and border, and it is one of the most sought-after flowers for both fresh and dried arrangements. 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The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/celosia-celosia-spp-propagation-guide-chbotanics\"\u003eCelosia Propagation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — a detailed digital PDF covering sowing times, germination, spacing, harvest timing, and much more, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📄 Want to go even deeper? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/chbotanics-propagation-from-seeds-manual-professional-edition\"\u003eCHBotanics Propagation from Seeds Manual — Professional Edition\u003c\/a\u003e — a comprehensive digital PDF covering sowing times, germination, spacing, and much more across dozens of flower and vegetable species, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45029030166597,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/celosia-flamingo-vase-arrangement-with-corrected-submerged-stem-continuity.png?v=1792111663"},{"product_id":"cosmos-bipinnatus-apricot-seeds","title":"Cosmos bipinnatus Apricot Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Dreamy Apricot Cosmos Like No Other\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmos bipinnatus Apricot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful cosmos variety, producing large, softly ruffled blooms in a unique and enchanting blend of warm apricot, peachy-cream, and blush tones. 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The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/chbotanics-propagation-from-seeds-manual-professional-edition\"\u003eCHBotanics Propagation from Seeds Manual — Professional Edition\u003c\/a\u003e — a comprehensive digital PDF covering sowing times, germination, spacing, and much more across dozens of flower and vegetable species, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45034803757125,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/il_300x300.5744577419_hbtj.jpg?v=1780795357"},{"product_id":"cosmos-apricot-lemonade-seeds","title":"Cosmos 'Apricot Lemonade' Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSunshine and Sherbet in Every Bloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmos 'Apricot Lemonade'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a truly enchanting variety that brings a fresh, delicate twist to the cottage garden. Each large, single bloom opens in soft, pale yellow petals that melt into a gentle pale pink centre — a combination as pretty and refreshing as its name suggests. The flowers have a luminous, almost translucent quality in sunlight, creating a beautiful, ever-changing display from summer right through to autumn. 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This cheerful, drought-hardy annual absolutely thrives on neglect — the hotter, drier, and sunnier the position, the better it performs. The silky, rose-like blooms open in the warmth of the day in a dazzling mix of rich red, coral pink, soft peach, vivid orange, sunny yellow, and pure white, each flower sitting like a jewel above the fine, succulent foliage. Low-growing and spreading, Portulaca is perfect for rockeries, banks, gravel gardens, path edges, and containers, filling spaces with colour that would challenge almost any other plant. With 50 seeds in each packet, you can create a brilliant, carpet of mixed colour that looks after itself all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💎 \u003cstrong\u003eJewel-bright colour mix\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich red, coral pink, peach, orange, yellow and white silky blooms, like a scatter of gems across the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌵 \u003cstrong\u003eThrives in heat and drought\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the toughest flowering annuals you can grow, perfect for hot, dry, difficult spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLow spreading habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — forms a colourful carpet perfect for rockeries, banks, gravel gardens, and container edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eIncredibly easy from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e — germinates readily in warm conditions with minimal fuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eGreat value\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 seeds per packet means plenty to fill a space or share with friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees and butterflies love the open, silky blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix — Portulaca needs light to germinate so do not cover. 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