{"title":"Biennials","description":"\u003cp\u003eBiennials take a little patience, growing leaves in their first year and saving their big moment for the next. But when they flower, they do it beautifully — tall spires, cottage‑garden charm and early‑season colour that bridges the gap between spring bulbs and summer blooms. They’re brilliant for naturalistic planting and for gardeners who enjoy a slower, more rhythmic cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hollyhock-ficifolia-happy-lights-mix-seeds","title":"Hollyhock, Ficifolia Happy Lights Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTowering spikes of hollyhocks are a true cottage‑garden classic, and ‘Happy Lights’ brings a joyful burst of colour to summer borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its strong, upright stems are lined with large, open flowers in vibrant shades of pink and red, each with a bright yellow centre. At the base, a clump of large, round, mid‑green leaves anchors the plant beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for the back of borders\u003c\/strong\u003e, this variety will rise to around 5ft — often more — adding height, movement and a cheerful splash of colour to any cottage‑style planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on growing hollyhocks, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.collieflowers.co.uk\/growing-guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egrowing guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 50 seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52969776808200,"sku":"00255","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/Hollyhock_Happy_Lights_Mix.jpg?v=1766155508"},{"product_id":"daucas-carota-purple-kisses-seeds","title":"Daucas carota (Queen Anne's Lace), Purple Kisses","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox. 40 seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as Queen Anne’s Lace, is the wild ancestor of the domestic carrot and a familiar sight in dry fields, verges and open spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its delicate, lacy umbels and fine foliage make it a favourite for naturalistic planting and cutting gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Purple Kisses’ produces a beautiful mix of crimson and white blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an airy, elegant effect both in the garden and in the vase. 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