Description
These seed balls come six to a box. Each is a small round ball of compost and mixed seeds about 2.5cm across, ready to plant in spring. They sit snugly in an egg-box style tray, three to a row, with a printed sleeve in the Your Garden design: two plump bumblebees, a sprig of small blue flowers and a bright little bird, with the words great for bees and other helpful pollinators. The balls are a soft terracotta brown, and the whole box weighs 108g, light enough to slip into a bag or a parcel.
Where they go is up to you. We like them set into a border, a window box or a patio pot by the back door, anywhere you would like a little more colour and a few more visitors buzzing about. Spring is the best time to plant, and the flowers then appear through spring and summer, so a box planted early gives you a long run of blooms. With no drills to dig and no tiny seeds to sort, they suit anyone who wants an easy, cheerful start with flowers, whether on a city balcony or in a large country garden.
Each ball is simply compost and mixed seeds pressed together, so there is nothing to assemble once the box is open. Until planting day, keep the box in a cool, dry place, away from a sunny windowsill or a steamy kitchen. Once they are in the soil, water them as you would any freshly sown seeds and let the weather do the rest. The egg-box tray keeps the six balls apart and tidy, and with its cheerful sleeve the box makes a charming small gift that needs no extra wrapping, ready to hand over in early spring when thoughts turn to the garden.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Mixed seeds & compost |
| Length |
2.5cm |
| Width |
2.5cm |
| Height |
2.5cm |
| Weight |
0.108KG |
| Contents |
Box of 6 |
Frequently Asked
How big is each seed ball?
Each seed ball is about 2.5cm across, a neat round size that is easy to hold and press into soil or a pot.
What are the seed balls made of?
Each ball is made of compost and mixed seeds, so the compost goes into the ground along with the seeds it holds.
When should I plant them?
Spring is the best time to plant them, and the flowers then appear throughout spring and summer.
How should I store them before planting?
Keep the box in a cool, dry place until you are ready to plant, away from damp and direct warmth.
How many seed balls are in the box?
There are six seed balls in each box, held apart in an egg-box style tray with a printed sleeve around it.
Do they make a good gift?
Yes, the printed sleeve with its bumblebees and flowers makes the box a cheerful little gift that needs no extra wrapping.