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Mr Fothergills Busy Lizzie Safari Mixed F2 Seeds

£399
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Mr Fothergill’s Busy Lizzie Safari Mixed F2 Seeds

Busy Lizzie Safari Mixed F2 Seeds are an easy-to-grow, colourful bedding option that produces masses of vibrant blooms from early summer to autumn. Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and partially shaded areas, they provide long-lasting colour with minimal effort.

Key Features

  • Produces a bright mix of pink, red, orange, and white blooms

  • Excellent performance in beds, borders, containers, and baskets

  • Flowers continuously from June to October

  • Thrives in partial shade where other flowers may struggle

  • Compact, bushy habit perfect for small spaces and ground cover

Detailed Description

Bring effortless colour to your garden with Mr Fothergill’s Busy Lizzie Safari Mixed F2 Seeds. This reliable F2 mix creates a dazzling display of bold, cheerful flowers in a wide range of hues, offering exceptional value and versatility. Busy Lizzies are known for their ability to thrive in partial shade, making them a fantastic choice for areas where sunlight is limited. Their compact, dwarf habit produces dense foliage and abundant blooms, ideal for brightening borders, patio pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets.

As a Half Hardy Perennial grown as an annual, this variety is incredibly easy to germinate and maintain, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. With regular watering and feeding, these plants will reward you with months of colour, performing reliably throughout the whole summer season. Whether you’re creating a bold mass planting or enhancing mixed displays, Busy Lizzie Safari Mixed F2 delivers high impact with minimal fuss.

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana

  • Plant Class: Half Hardy Perennial (HHA)

  • Habit: Dwarf, ground cover

  • Height: Approx. 30cm (12in)

  • Position: Partial shade

  • Colour: Mixed

  • Suitable For: Containers, hanging baskets, borders

Sowing & Care Tips

  • Sow indoors February–April on the surface of moist compost; do not cover.

  • Maintain a warm temperature of 20–25°C (68–77°F) for germination (21–28 days).

  • Transplant seedlings 5cm (2") apart when large enough to handle.

  • Gradually acclimatise young plants before planting out 20cm (8") apart after the last frost.

  • Water well in dry spells and feed regularly for the best display.

Brighten Your Garden with Long-Lasting Colour

Perfect for baskets, borders, and shaded corners, Busy Lizzie Safari Mixed F2 Seeds offer a simple, reliable way to achieve a vibrant summer display. Add them to your garden plans for months of effortless, eye-catching blooms.

About Us

We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.

Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.

Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.

Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

Any more questions?

Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.

How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.