Mr Fothergill's Candytuft Purple Rain Flower Seeds
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Mr Fothergill's Candytuft Purple Rain Flower Seeds
Mr Fothergill’s Candytuft Purple Rain Flower Seeds produce vibrant, deep purple blooms on compact plants that are perfect for borders, bedding and containers. This hardy annual can be sown directly where it is to flower, delivering fast, easy colour throughout summer.
Key Features
- Prolific deep purple blooms – 2in (5cm) flowers for bold impact
- Compact growth habit – Ideal for edging and smaller spaces
- Direct sow variety – Can be sown where it is to flower
- Fast flowering and easy to grow – Suitable for beginners
- Perfect for mass planting – Creates eye-catching displays
Product Description
Mr Fothergill’s Candytuft Purple Rain (Iberis umbellata) is a vibrant and reliable hardy annual that produces masses of rich purple flowers set against bright green foliage. Each bloom measures approximately 2 inches across, forming dense clusters that create a striking display in beds, borders and containers.
Growing to around 25cm (10in) in height, this compact variety is ideal for the front of borders, path edging or patio pots. It can be sown directly where it is to flower, making it a convenient and low-maintenance choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Whether planted in groups for bold colour blocks or used to fill gaps in bedding schemes, Candytuft Purple Rain delivers fast-growing, long-lasting summer interest.
Specifications
- Product Name: Mr Fothergill’s Candytuft Purple Rain Flower Seeds
- Botanical Name: Iberis umbellata
- Seed Count: Approx. 300 seeds
- Plant Type: Hardy Annual
- Genus: Annuals/Bedding
- Habit: Compact
- Plant Height: 25cm (10in)
- Colour: Deep Purple
- Position: Full Sun
- Suitable For: Bedding, borders and containers
- Sow Outdoors: March – May and August – October
- Flowers: June – September
Care & Growing Tips
- Sow directly outdoors in well-drained soil from March to May or August to October
- Choose a sunny position for best flowering results
- Thin seedlings to allow adequate spacing
- Water during prolonged dry spells
- Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering
Brighten your garden with Mr Fothergill’s Candytuft Purple Rain Seeds – an easy-to-grow hardy annual that delivers vibrant colour and compact charm all summer long.
About Us
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
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
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.
