{"title":"Half Hardy Annuals","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalf‑hardy annuals bring a burst of colour and energy to the garden, but they need a little warmth to get going. These are the flowers you start indoors or under cover, then plant out once the frosts have passed. They reward that small bit of care with months of blooms, making them perfect for anyone who loves a long, generous display through summer and early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cosmos-velouette-seeds","title":"Cosmos, Velouette","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmos ‘Velouette’ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandard pack: 25 seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA real showstopper, with large blooms marked by deep red petals and striking clear‑white stripes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bold contrast gives every flower a hand‑painted look, making it an eye‑catching feature in annual borders, cutting patches and cottage‑garden plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering from midsummer to the first frosts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this variety brings height, movement and long‑lasting colour. 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