Seedlings Being Grown By George
Growing from Seed: A Client’s Early Summer Seedling Journey with MyGardenTeam
One of our passionate MyGardenTeam clients has taken the exciting step of growing a wide variety of plants from seed this season. By using biodegradable pots, drip trays, and various incubators, they’re off to a fantastic start with both ornamental and wildflower species. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at their setup and what they’re growing.
🌱 Incubator 1 (Green Lid)
A classic choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, this incubator is being used to grow hardy flowering perennials that add colour and value to borders and wildflower areas.
- Papaver rhoeas (Red Field Poppy)
12 biodegradable pots
A British wildflower classic. These poppies thrive in full sun and poor soil, and are perfect for meadow-style plantings. - Erysimum ‘Gold Shot’
12 biodegradable pots
A bright perennial wallflower producing cheerful yellow flowers early in the season. Great for pollinators and hardy in poor soils.
🌿 Glass Jar (Chive-style)
A compact and visually appealing germination setup for individual specimens.
- Aquilegia ‘White Star’
This delicate, star-shaped columbine has soft white flowers and is suited to dappled shade. It often self-seeds once established.
🌸 Three White Plastic Pots on Black Drip Tray
Small batch sowing, ideal for careful germination and easy early watering.
- Aquilegia ‘White Star’ (1 pot)
- Wildflower Seed – Wild Pansy (2 pots)
A compact wildflower with purple and yellow blooms, perfect for borders and pots. Attracts bees and butterflies.
🌼 Two White and One Grey Plastic Pots on Black Drip Tray
This mixed trio shows a thoughtful approach to spacing and colour variety.
- Wildflower Seed – Wild Pansy (1 grey pot)
- Phlox paniculata ‘New Hybrids Mixed’ (2 white pots)
Summer-flowering Phlox brings height and fragrance to beds and borders, and this mixed hybrid batch promises a range of colours.
🌾 Large Incubator with Red Air Valve
An ideal setup for bulk sowing of perennial favourites. With the ventilation control of the red valve, conditions can be kept just right for germination and early development.
- Scabiosa ‘Ritz Blue’
8 biodegradable pots
Also known as pincushion flower, Scabiosa is adored by pollinators and adds a soft, airy texture to garden borders. - Myosotis ‘Victoria Blue’ (Forget-Me-Not)
8 biodegradable pots
A spring classic, these plants form low mounds of delicate blue flowers and often re-seed themselves year to year. - Centranthus ruber ‘Snow Cloud’
8 biodegradable pots
Valerian with soft white flower clusters. Drought tolerant and attractive to bees and butterflies. - Rudbeckia purpurea (Echinacea) ‘Purple’
8 biodegradable pots
Known for its strong structure and medicinal uses, Echinacea thrives in full sun and is a wildlife magnet. - Wallflower ‘Fire King’
8 biodegradable pots
A fiery orange wallflower, valued for early spring blooms and fragrant flowers. Ideal for containers or sunny borders.
This seed-sowing project is a great example of how MyGardenTeam clients are using thoughtful propagation techniques to create long-term planting success. By combining biodegradable pots, smart incubation, and a well-balanced plant selection, they’re building a garden that’s rich in biodiversity, pollinator-friendly, and brimming with colour throughout the seasons.
If you’re looking to start your own seed-growing journey, get in touch with your MyGardenTeam adviser for help with seed selection, growing techniques, and planning your garden’s future.