{"product_id":"ultimate-fothergills-christmas-hamper","title":"Ultimate Fothergill's Christmas Hamper","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Fothergill's Christmas Hamper\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wonderful celebration of everything we love about gardening, bringing together 20 carefully selected vegetable and flower seed varieties with six practical growing essentials. From harvesting delicious home-grown vegetables to filling the garden with colourful blooms and beautiful fragrance, this generous collection offers something to enjoy throughout the growing seasons. A truly special Christmas gift for passionate gardeners, enthusiastic beginners and anyone who loves the pleasure of growing from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover an exciting mix of kitchen garden favourites, including sweet cherry tomatoes, golden courgettes, colourful Romanesco cauliflower and delicious pumpkins, alongside traditional cottage garden flowers, fragrant varieties and striking sunflowers. Complete with a seed-starting greenhouse kit, biodegradable wool pots, peat-free compost, secateurs, gardening gloves and copper plant labels, this hamper combines inspiration with practical essentials to help bring your gardening plans to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included in the Collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e10 Vegetable Seed Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourgette Soleil F1 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A compact yet vigorous variety producing high yields of straight, bright yellow courgettes. With tolerance to powdery mildew, these attractive fruits are versatile in the kitchen and reward regular watering and picking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroccoli Babilon F1 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A productive F1 variety with excellent disease resistance, forming dense, heavy, domed heads with great flavour. Reliable even in poor weather conditions and an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCauliflower (Broccoli) Romanesco Natalino Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – An unusual and eye-catching variety producing distinctive spiral florets with a crisp texture and delicious flavour. Harvest as small, tender baby heads or allow them to develop to full size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAubergine Jewel Jet F1 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A compact variety producing up to 20 conveniently sized fruits per plant. Ideal for growing in pots on a sunny patio, these aubergines are a good source of dietary fibre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetCorn Galaxy F1 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A supersweet sweetcorn variety capable of producing delicious cobs even in cooler climates. Hardy and disease-resistant, with crops harvested from August to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrot Flyaway F1 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A sweet, tasty carrot specially bred to deter carrot fly. Producing tapered roots similar to the traditional Autumn King type, this trusted variety has been recognised as a Best Buy by the gardening press and consumer groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnion (Spring) Eiffel Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A reliable spring onion variety producing long white shafts with excellent flavour. Slow to form bulbs and able to stand well through winter, it offers an extended harvesting period for salads, stir-fries and everyday cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomato (Cherry) Sungold F1 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A vigorous, indeterminate cherry tomato producing irresistible golden-orange fruits with a delicious balance of sweetness and sharpness. Its productive vines require support and are ideal for growing in a sunny position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePea Ambassador Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – An improved Onward-type pea producing high yields of plump, juicy peas. With resistance to powdery mildew and Fusarium, it is particularly useful for successive and later sowings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Baby Bear Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – An attractive, open-pollinated culinary pumpkin with a compact vine, thick skin and succulent flesh. The tasty, hull-less seeds can also be enjoyed as a snack, making this a rewarding variety for the kitchen garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e10 Flower Seed Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePansy Swiss Giants Mixed Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A stunning mixture of large, brightly coloured blooms with distinctive contrasting blotches. Ideal for borders, beds and patio containers, these versatile pansies bring cheerful colour to spring and autumn displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCornflower Tall Mixed Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A beautiful blend of double flowers carried on tall stems. Easy to grow and perfect for cottage garden borders or cutting, these traditional favourites also attract bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHollyhock Giant Single Mixed Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – Impressive, tall-growing cottage garden plants producing colourful blooms in a range of attractive shades. Ideal for the back of borders, their upright stems create height and a traditional garden feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunflower Sun King Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A magnificent sunflower variety producing large, fully double golden blooms on tall, sturdy stems. Perfect for dramatic displays at the back of sunny borders and equally beautiful as cut flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Night Scented Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A charming variety producing delicate pastel-coloured flowers that release a wonderfully sweet fragrance in the evening. Ideal for growing near patios and pathways where their beautiful scent can be enjoyed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoppy Shirley Single Mixed Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – An easy-to-grow mixture of delicate, tissue-paper-like blooms in shades of pink, red and white. Perfect for adding soft colour to cottage garden borders while attracting bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNigella Miss Jekyll Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A delightful love-in-a-mist variety producing delicate blue and white flowers surrounded by attractive, finely divided foliage. The ornamental seed pods add further interest and are useful in dried flower arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenstemon Mixed Colours Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – Quick-growing perennial plants producing colourful flowers in a wide range of attractive shades. With an early sowing, they can flower in their first year, bringing lasting colour to borders and cutting gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerbena Scentsation Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A wonderfully fragrant, compact variety developed by Fothergill's. Ideal for colourful mixed containers, bedding displays and cutting for small, scented posies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet William Electron Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e – A quality selection producing vibrant flower heads with distinctive contrasting eyes. Combining classic fragrance with beautiful colour, these traditional favourites are excellent for cutting and early border displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSix Gardening Essentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlantable Pots Greenhouse Kit (16 plants)\u003c\/strong\u003e – A practical seed-starting kit featuring eco-friendly, peat-free coconut fibre pots that allow unrestricted root growth, helping young plants establish successfully. Ideal for gardeners starting seeds at home. Kit dimensions: 54 x 15 x 7cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDarlac Compact Secateurs\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lightweight, easy-to-handle secateurs designed for general pruning, delicate trimming and flower arranging. Featuring comfortable non-slip handles, a precision-ground Japanese tool steel blade and a safety catch, they offer a cutting capacity of up to 16mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWool Pots x 20\u003c\/strong\u003e – Award-winning, biodegradable wool growing pots that offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic pots. Designed to promote healthy root growth and help repel slugs and snails, each pot measures approximately 9.5cm wide by 18cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat Free Seed Compost 10ltr\u003c\/strong\u003e – A coir-based seed compost formulated to support germination and strong root development. Enriched with slow-release nutrients and seaweed, it retains moisture efficiently. Supplied as a compressed block; simply add water and allow it to expand before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClipGlove Watertight Gloves (Male Medium)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Practical gardening gloves featuring a smooth latex waterproof barrier and a sandy latex palm coating for comfortable grip. Ideal for potting, weeding and working in wet conditions, with an aluminium carabiner clip for convenient storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Plant Labels\u003c\/strong\u003e – Durable, long-lasting copper labels for identifying seeds, cuttings and established plants. Measuring 7cm in length, they remain easy to read and develop an attractive aged finish over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the excitement of sowing the first seeds to sharing fresh harvests, arranging beautiful flowers and spending time together in the garden, this collection is filled with opportunities to create lasting memories. A generous gift to inspire a love of growing, celebrate the changing seasons and enjoy the simple pleasures that gardening brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mr. Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57560509776250,"sku":null,"price":149.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1315\/7431\/files\/MRF-TheUltimateFothergillsChristmasHamper-UPDATED-noherbs_617c4e11-cbab-45e7-9fe6-3b7b6e32737e.jpg?v=1794589076","url":"https:\/\/mr-fothergills.co.uk\/products\/ultimate-fothergills-christmas-hamper","provider":"Mr. Fothergill's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}