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Mr Fothergills  |  SKU: 30231567  |  Barcode: 5011775471471

Mr Fothergills Natures Helpers Poached Egg Plant Seeds

£319
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Mr Fothergills Natures Helpers Poached Egg Plant Seeds are an easy-to-grow hardy annual that produces cheerful yellow-and-white flowers while attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden.

Key Features

  • Produces bright yellow flowers with white centres for strong visual impact

  • Excellent for attracting pollinators and beneficial insects

  • Ideal for borders, pots, rockeries and ground cover planting

  • Low-growing, bushy habit suited to smaller spaces

  • Easy to grow and perfect for beginners

  • RHS Plants for Pollinators approved

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Natures Helpers Poached Egg Plant Seeds (Limnanthes douglasii) are a reliable and decorative choice for gardeners who want to combine colour with ecological benefits. Part of the Oh Sow Simple range, this hardy annual is well suited to direct sowing and quickly establishes into a low, spreading plant covered in distinctive yellow flowers with crisp white edges.

Ideal for edging paths, filling gaps in borders or planting in containers, Poached Egg Plants perform best in full sun and well-drained soil. Their compact, ground-covering growth makes them especially useful in smaller gardens, while their nectar-rich blooms help support bees and butterflies throughout the flowering season. Regular sowings ensure a continuous display, and autumn sowings often flower earlier the following year.

Specifications

  • Brand: Mr Fothergills

  • Product Type: Flower Seeds

  • Botanical Name: Limnanthes douglasii

  • Plant Class: Hardy Annual

  • Genus: Annuals / Bedding

  • Flower Colour: Yellow with white centres

  • Plant Height / Spread: Approx. 25cm row width

  • Situation: Full Sun

  • Habitat: Bushy, Dwarf, Ground Cover

  • Attractive to Pollinators: Yes – Bees and Butterflies

  • RHS Plants for Pollinators: Yes

Sowing & Care Tips

  • Sow outdoors from March to October where plants are to flower

  • Sow thinly at a depth of 1.5cm into finely prepared, pre-watered soil

  • Allow approximately 23cm between rows

  • Seedlings usually appear in 7–10 days

  • Thin only if plants become overcrowded

  • Water well until plants are fully established

  • Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection

  • Regular sowings every 2–3 weeks will extend the flowering period

Why Choose Mr Fothergills Natures Helpers Poached Egg Plant Seeds?

Easy to grow and full of garden value, Mr Fothergills Natures Helpers Poached Egg Plant Seeds are ideal for adding colour, supporting pollinators and enhancing borders or containers. A great choice for beginner gardeners or anyone looking to create a more wildlife-friendly garden.

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.