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Purple Tansy Seeds - Phacelia tanacetifolia

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Purple Tansy Seeds - Phacelia tanacetifolia
Purple Tansy, with its vibrant purple blossoms, is a showstopper in any garden, adding colour and charm to flower beds, borders, and floral arrangements. At Bee Kind Botanicals, we believe in growing diversity, one seed at a time, and our Purple Tansy Seeds - Phacelia tanacetifolia - embody this mission. This aromatic wonder, with its fragrant leaves and flowers, is perfect for pot pourris and herbal crafting. Ideal for pollinator-friendly gardens, Purple Tansy not only beautifies your space but also supports a thriving ecosystem. Elevate your gardening experience with these enchanting and multifunctional blooms.
 
Purple Tansy is included on the RHS plants for pollinators list.
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  • Information & Growing Guide

    Phacelia tanacetifolia Seeds – Bee Magnet & Soil-Boosting Green Manure for UK Gardens

    Add beauty, biodiversity, and soil health to your garden or allotment with Phacelia tanacetifolia – the ultimate pollinator plant and one of the most effective green manures you can grow. Fast to germinate, easy to manage, and loved by bees, Phacelia is the perfect choice for eco-conscious UK gardeners.

    Why Choose Phacelia Seeds?

    • Top-rated nectar source for bees, hoverflies, and butterflies

    • Exceptionally fast-growing annual – flowers in 6–10 weeks

    • Works as an excellent green manure and weed suppressant

    • Improves soil fertility and structure when dug in

    • Stunning lavender-blue blooms – adds real ornamental value

    • Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established

    What’s Included

    • High-germination Phacelia tanacetifolia seeds (UK-tested)

    • Ideal for pollinator strips, wildflower meadows, or soil improvement. included on the RHS plants for pollinators list

    • Approx. 500–5,000 seeds per pack – covers 5–50m²

    • Help available from our team if needed

    Originally native to Southwest USA and Mexico, Phacelia tanacetifolia has taken Europe by storm as one of the most bee-attractive flowers you can grow. Its fern-like foliage and curled, lavender-blue flowers offer visual interest and are rich in nectar and pollen.

    It’s widely used by:

    • Organic farmers

    • Permaculture growers

    • Allotmenteers and no-dig gardeners

    • Beekeepers & pollinator conservationists

    Germination & Growing Guide (UK-Specific)

    Phacelia is fast and straightforward to grow in most UK conditions. It germinates quickly and flowers within 6–10 weeks of sowing, making it ideal for spring, summer, or autumn sowing.

    When to Sow Phacelia Seeds (UK)

    Season Timing (UK) Notes
    Spring March–May Sow as soon as soil warms
    Summer June–August Ideal for bee forage & weed control
    Autumn Sept–Oct (mild areas) Overwinter for early spring flowers
    Under Cover Late winter to early spring Use trays/modules for early starts

    Germination Instructions

    • Prepare a fine seedbed in well-drained soil

    • Broadcast or row sow thinly at a depth of 0.5–1cm

    • Gently firm soil; no need to cover the seeds heavily

    • Water gently – maintain moist conditions until germination

    • Germinates within 7–15 days at 8–20°C

    • Thin to 10–15cm apart or leave dense for green manure use

    ✅ Tip: For a succession of blooms, sow in batches every 3–4 weeks through spring and summer.

    Growing Conditions

    • Position: Full sun or light shade

    • Soil: Any well-drained soil – thrives even on poor soils

    • Height: 50–100cm

    • Flowering: 6–10 weeks after sowing; blooms last 3–5 weeks

    • Maintenance: Virtually none. Cut down or dig in before flowering for green manure. Leave in bloom for pollinators.

    Green Manure Use

    • Suppresses weeds, breaks up compacted soil, adds organic matter

    • Cut and dig in before flowering for maximum nitrogen retention

    • Alternatively, chop and drop as a mulch

    • Excellent in crop rotations and no-dig gardening systems

    The Ultimate Pollinator Plant

    Phacelia is consistently ranked as one of the top 5 plants for honeybees and wild pollinators in the UK.

    • Attracts large amounts of honeybees, bumblebees, solitary bees

    • Brings in hoverflies, which help control aphids

    • Provides early and late-season nectar sources

    • Perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens and organic plots

    Companion Planting & Garden Uses

    • Companion for veg patches: Attracts pollinators to courgettes, beans, squashes, tomatoes

    • Intercrop with brassicas or solanums to confuse pests

    • Natural border plant in ornamental beds

    • Excellent for wildflower meadows or urban pollinator strips

    Order Your Phacelia tanacetifolia Seeds Today

    Whether you're starting a pollinator patch, building soil fertility, or simply want fast, easy flowers for bees and butterflies, Phacelia is a powerhouse plant with multiple uses.

    ✅ Perfect for organic gardeners & allotments
    ✅ Enhances biodiversity & soil health
    ✅ Excellent green manure & weed suppressant
    ✅ UK-grown and tested seed

     

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