Poached Egg Plant - Limnanthes douglasii - Bicoloured delicate climber with airy growth - Fresh Seeds

Poached egg plant (Limnanthes douglasii) is a delightful annual that brightens the garden with its sunny colours. It grows to about 15 cm, forming compact, dense clumps with gently trailing stems. The delicate two toned flowers have yellow centres and snow white edges, resembling tiny cups filled with sunshine. It flowers for a long time and very freely, bringing a cheerful look from June into the first days of autumn. The scented blooms attract bees and bumblebees, adding natural life to beds and borders. Seed packs are available from GardenSeedsMarket.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds very shallowly, at about 2 mm deep. This placement gives good access to light and moisture and supports quick, even germination.

Outdoor sowing time

Sow outdoors in April, once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed. Early sowing helps produce longer and more abundant flowering through the summer.

Spacing

Keep spacing of about 10 cm by 15 cm. This gives plants room to spread and form attractive, carpet like clumps. Good spacing also supports healthy growth and helps reduce the risk of fungal diseases.

Flowering period

Flowering runs from June to September. During this time, poached egg plant continues to impress with its colour and light fragrance and combines well with other summer bedding plants. It works well in home gardens, for low edging, rock gardens, and in pots on a terrace.

Growing advice

Poached egg plant is easy to grow and suits beginners. It performs best in fertile soil that stays moderately moist and drains well. Choose a sunny position to bring out the full colour of the flowers. When sown directly outdoors, plants germinate quickly and create dense carpets of blooms that decorate beds all summer. This species often self seeds, so it may return the following year and give a natural, informal effect.

Why buy from GardenSeedsMarket

When you buy seeds from GardenSeedsMarket, you can trust the quality of what you receive. Each seed batch is carefully checked for purity and germination, helping your garden grow with healthy, strong plants. The shop offers fast, secure dispatch so seeds arrive in excellent condition. Our team is also happy to advise on choosing the best plants for your garden and how to achieve great results through the season.

Pack contents

The pack contains 1 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and the sow by date.