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Chalky soils (or those based on limestone) are usually alkaline, so have a pH above 7. They tend to be freely draining, stony and don’t hold onto nutrients very well. Therefore, to help your plants flourish, you should water regularly and dig in lots of composted organic matter as often as you can.

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Antirrhinum majus 'Madame Butterfly Bronze White'

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cucumber 'Cucamelon'

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Cobaea scandens

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Ajuga reptans

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Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights mixed'

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Primula vulgaris

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approx 30 seeds In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)

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catnip / Nepeta cataria

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borage - white borage

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Welsh onion

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Thunbergia alata 'Susie Orange with Black Eye' (Susie Series)

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thyme common | thymus vulgaris

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oregano - Greek

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sage common (organic)

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Antirrhinum majus 'Appleblossom'

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Phlox drummondii 'Crème Brûlée'

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melon 'Charentais'

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parsley 'Italian Giant'

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rosemary

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Antirrhinum majus 'Night and Day'

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