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Hollyhock NIGRA Alcea Rosea Deep Red Black Fall or Spring Plant Non-GMO 50 Seeds

Hollyhock NIGRA Classic Heirloom Flower Chocolate Red Reseeds Non-GMO 50 Seeds!PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONAlcea roseaStunning, bold color on tall stemsSpring Blooming; Deep Red, nearly Black FlowersPrefers Full Sun ExposureA true classic, Hollyhock Nigra was present in the famous gardens at Monticello! Truly a bit of history, this uniquely colored variety has been a favorite of gardeners and botanists for nearly four hundred years! Its large, single blooms are the deepest of chocolate-red, nearly black! If the history of this beautiful cultivar isn’t enough for you, we’re sure the unique color will be! FAST FACTSName: Hollyhock Seeds – NigraBotanical Name: Alcea roseaLife Cycle: BiennialLight Requirement: Full SunPlanting Season: Spring, FallPlant Type: Tall green stems with deep red, nearly black blossoms.Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container GardenColor: RedBlooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, FallPlant Height: Up to 60 inchesPlant Spacing: 18-36 inchesPlanting Depth: 1/4 inchSowing Method: Direct SowCold Stratification: NoHardiness Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13Ships: Year Round HOW TO GROW HOLLYHOCKS FROM SEEDGrowing hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) in the garden is a goal of many gardeners who remember these impressive flowers from their youth. The flower stalks on hollyhocks can reach heights of 9 feet (2.7 m.) tall! They can tower above a garden, adding a lovely vertical element to your yard. Let’s look at a few tips on hollyhocks to help you grow them in your yard. How to Plant Hollyhocks The first thing to understand is how to plant hollyhocks. Hollyhocks need full sun and moist, rich, well drained soil. The mistake many novice hollyhock growers make is to plant this flower in soil that’s too dry. Soak your seeds beforehand in warm water for approximately 12 hours. Spring sown hollyhock seeds may flower the same year or next. Fall-sown seeds will flower the following year. Scatter seeds over soil, do not bury with more than ¼” of soil. Water to a depth of 2”. Expect germination in 10-14 days. Thin seedlings to 18-36 inches apart. Water seedlings and established hollyhocks when the soil surface dries out.Once you have planted your hollyhocks, they will need minimal care, but there are a few things you should be aware of when growing hollyhocks. Here are some tips on hollyhocks. First of all, hollyhocks are a short lived perennial. This means that most varieties will only live two to three years. Their lifespan can be extended some by removing growing hollyhock flowers as soon as they fade. If you live in a non-tropical region, cutting them back to the ground and mulching them will also help.The one benefit that comes from growing hollyhock flowers is that they easily reseed themselves. While they may be short lived, in their proper growing conditions they will continually grow more, which will keep the hollyhock flowers consistent in years to come.WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.

White American Flowering Dogwood Tree Seeds (Cornus florida) Fall Color, Hardy-5

White American Flowering Dogwood Tree Seeds (Cornus florida)Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is One of America’s Most Popular Ornamental Trees. Known to Most People Simply as Dogwood, it has Other Common Names, Including Boxwood and Cornel. The Species name Florida is Latin for Flowering, but the Showy Petal-Like Bracts are not in Fact Flowers. The Bright Red Fruit of this Fast-Growing Tree’s Berries are Poisonous to Humans but Provide a Great Variety of Birds & Wildlife with Food. The Wood is Smooth, Hard and Close-Textured and Now Used for Specialty Products.Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils in part shade. Benefits from a 2-4” mulch which will help keep roots cool and moist in summer.Zones 5-9Dogwood Germination:1) Lightly sand seeds to scarify the outer shells.2) Soak in warm water for 24 hours.3) Cold stratify by placing seeds in a zip lock bag with mixed with moist vermiculite, and place in the fridge for 120 days. Cut a few small holes in the bag for ventilation, and periodically check to ensure they stay slightly moist, but never wet.3) Plant seeds 3/8″ deep in well mixed and well draining potting soil.4) Use a heated propagator to keep them at 75 degrees F.5) Expect germination within 2-3 weeks.

Carnation CHABAUD Mix Pollinators Fragrant Cut Flowers Florist Non-GMO 200 Seeds

Carnation CHABAUD Mix Pollinators Fragrant Cut Flowers Florist 200 Seeds PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Carnation Seeds – Chabaud Mix This rainbow mix of ruffled flowers have a clove-like scent are actually edible Wonderfully fragrant mix of colors Great for borders, beds, and cut flowers Prefers full sun exposure About Carnation Seeds – Chabaud Mix Dianthus caryophyllus Originating from the Greek word for “heavenly flower”, Carnations are sure to bring joy to your garden, and the Grenadin Double Mix Carnation seeds pack twice the delight! Did you know that the different hues of the Grenadin Double Mix Carnations represent different emotions? A pale red signifies admiration, and dark red denotes deep love and affection. Purple hues symbolize capriciousness. More than just a pretty flower, the Grenadin Double Mix Carnations are a great conversation starter too! Features LIFE CYCLE: Annual, Perennial PLANTING SEASON: Spring COLOR: Mixed GROWTH HABIT: Upright PLANT HEIGHT: 24 inches BLOOM SEASON: Summer PLANT CHARACTERISTICS: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Edible, Fragrant USE: Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden GROWING CONDITIONS: Drought Tolerant, Outdoor PLANT RESISTANCE: Deer Planting Carnation Seeds PLANTING SEASON: Spring SOWING METHOD: Direct Sow LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun, Partial Shade PLANTING DEPTH: 1/4 inch PLANT SPACING: 8 to 10 inches PLANT HEIGHT: 24 inches WATER NEEDS: Average HARDINESS ZONES: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 DAYS TO MATURITY: 60 to 90 Days When to Plant Carnation Seeds Carnation seeds may be started indoors in the springtime 6 weeks to 2 months before the last frost. If you chose to sow them directly outdoors, be sure that the last frost has occurred. If your winters are mild, carnations seeds may be sown outside from spring until early fall. Carnations will grow as perennials in frost free zones and as annuals where winters are cold. Where to Plant Carnation Seeds Carnations do not need a lot of water- except in hot months. Soaker hoses are best. Do not over water as this can cause yellow foliage. Carnations need 4 to 5 hours of sunlight a day. They prefer fertile, well-drained, slightly alkaline (pH 6.75) soil. How to Plant Carnation Seeds If starting indoors seeds should be covered thinly with soil and kept moist. Plant 2 to 3 seeds per pot or cell. Germination will occur within 2 weeks if temperatures are between 65-70F. After germination, move seedlings to a sunny, cool place. They may be transplanted to your garden a week or two prior to the final frost. How to Care for Carnation Carnations do not need a lot of water- except in hot months. Soaker hoses are best. Do not over water as this can cause yellow foliage SEED STORING Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location. Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut that life short. Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing. WE SHIP FAST &FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg) ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICE We will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment! Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS isexperiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respondwithin a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need todo an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness! 30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received. <

Candytuft MIXED COLORS Ground Cover Pollinators Fragrant USA Non-GMO 1000 Seeds!

Candytuft MIXED COLORS Rock Gardens Ground Cover Heirloom Attracts Pollinators FRAGRANT Non-GMO Pure Seed. 1000 Seeds!Non-GMO Fresh Pure Seed!PRODUCT INFORMATIONLovely ground cover or rock gardensFragrant Blooms; Excellent for PollinatorsPrefers full sun exposureA beautiful mix of Candytuft is the perfect choice if you like them all! Candytuft is a versatile garden favorite that provides alternating tones of brilliant pinks, purples, and white. In addition to its aesthetic quality Candytuft also provides a pleasant fragrance that attracts birds, bees, butterflies – and humans! FAST FACTSLIFE CYCLE: AnnualLIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun, Partial ShadePLANTING SEASON: SpringCOLOR: MixedDAYS TO MATURITY: 60-90 DaysPLANT HEIGHT: 10 inchesPLANT SPACING: 8-10 inchesPLANTING DEPTH: 1/4 inchSOWING METHOD: Direct SowWATER NEEDS: AverageCOLD STRATIFICATION: NoHARDINESS ZONES: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10SHIPS: Year RoundPLANT TYPE: Dense Mounding and Spreading Habit, Lanceolate Leaf ShapeFEATURES: Heirloom, Fragrant, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Dry Area Tolerant, Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Extended Bloom TimeBLOOMS: Summer PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDYTUFTHow to Plant Mixed CandytuftABOUT CANDYTUFTCandytuft is a versatile flower garden favorite that provides a lovely textural bloom. In addition to its aesthetic quality, Candytuft also provides a pleasant fragrance that attracts birds, bees, butterflies – and humans! These blooms come in shades of purple, white, and pink. WHEN TO PLANT CANDYTUFT SEEDSDirect sow outdoors after the threat of frost – Candytuft does best with soil temperatures between 70°F and 75°F. Candytuft can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before your final frost date. WHERE TO PLANT CANDYTUFT SEEDSCandytuft can do well in poor-to-average, alkaline soils, in Full Sun conditions. HOW TO PLANT CANDYTUFT SEEDSBroadcast sow seeds directly onto the surface of the soil. Compress seeds, but don’t cover, as they require sunlight to germinate. HOW TO CARE FOR CANDYTUFTYou can cut plants back after blooming to encourage additional blooms through the summer. Once blooms are spent, cut growth back down to the ground to avoid woody growth of stems. This should be done at least once per year to avoid the Candytuft from growing tall and spindly. WE SHIP FAST & FREE!Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges).ORDER $10+ in a day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50 Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg) ORDER $25+ in a day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50 Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg)CUSTOMER SERVICE Leaving Feedback – eBay guidelines. We will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment! When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness! 30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.

Cleome MIXED COLORS Spider Plant FALL PLANTING Pollinators USA Non-GMO 200 Seeds

Cleome MIXED COLORS Tall Rose Red White & Violet Flowers Spider Plant Non-GMO 200 Seeds Pure Seed – Non-GMO – Fresh – No FillerSave the planting instructions below. They don’t fit on the label you will get with your seeds. These seeds need to be cold stratified. Instructions below. 😊PRODUCT INFORMATIONCLEOME SEEDS / SPIDER PLANT – MIXED COLORSCleome hasslerianaTall, handsome, mixed-colored cleome seeds in search of a garden needing a dramatic-looking, easy going back border flower!Mother Nature’s Mixed Colors Cleome Seeds grow 3 to 5 feet tall and produce vivacious 5-6 inch blooms in rose red, white and violet. Mixed Colored Cleomes are great at framing flowerbeds or in a meadow; their airy appearance almost gives off a pink glow! They thrive in the sun, but need minimal attention and care. Start your relationship with Mixed Colors Cleome Seeds today! Please note, these seeds need to be cold stratified for best results. FAST FACTS Name: Cleome Seeds – Mixed ColorsBotanical Name: Cleome hasslerianaLife Cycle: AnnualLight Requirement: Full SunPlanting Season: SpringPlant Type: Large Flowers with Long Stamens that are Spider-Like, Lanceolate Leaf Shape, Bare StemsFeatures: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Extended Bloom Time, Drought TolerantColor: Pink, Purple, WhiteBlooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, FallDays to Maturity: 90-120 DaysPlant Height: 36-60 inchesPlant Spacing: 18-24 inchesPlanting Depth: 1/8 inchSowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct SowCold Stratification: YesHardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10Ships: Year Round PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: CLEOME / SPIDER PLANT SEEDSWHEN TO PLANT CLEOME: Cleome seeds are easy to start and low maintenance. They are an annual that is planted in the early spring to mid-summer. Cleomes, or Spider Plants, will bloom until the first frost. In a windy area, they may require staking; they are disease and insect free. Butterflies and hummingbirds love to feast on cleomes.WHERE TO PLANT CLEOME: Cleome seeds may be started indoors or outdoors. They grow best in full sun; seeds will germinate in 8 to 12 days if temperatures are 70 to 80F.HOW TO PLANT CLEOME: Seeds should be planted 1/8th inch deep and left uncovered. Space 3 inches between seeds, and space 18 inches between rows. Thin to 18 to 24 inches apart when plants are 3 inches tall. Cleome plants started indoors can be transplanted at 21 to 25 days.HOW TO CARE FOR CLEOME: For taller varieties, stake them to help support them and keep them from breaking. Make sure to thin out the plant once it reaches 6″ or more. They can also be safely transplanted when they reach that height.HOW TO COLD STRATIFY SEEDSEveryone wants plants. Now. But there are a small group of seeds that require a special treatment before they will even germinate in a climate that has temperatures below freezing. This process is called “Cold Stratification.” There are two ways to accomplish this.Fall Planting: If time is not a problem, you can put them in the ground in fall and let them go through a winter. They will sprout next year, but not flower. The following year, having gone through two winters, they will return and bloom as expected.Create a “False Winter”: The second way to do this, if you want to save time, is to create a “false winter.” What this does is trick the seeds into thinking they have been in the ground for an entire year. All they need is to be in your refrigerator for at least 2 ½ months. About 3 months before spring, place seeds in a plastic bag with a handful of slightly dampened, clean peat, paper towel, or a mix of clean peat and sand.Seal and label the bag with seed name and date, then store in the refrigerator (not freezer) for at least 2½ mos. before planting in spring. (The cold period mimics a full winter’s cold.) Once your seed has been treated, it’s ready to plant when spring arrives.WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (we are just passing on what the Post Office charges us for tracking. See Shipping details to add this. Orders over $25 are shipped First Class PACKAGE with free Tracking. Free Wildflower Gift Pack on Orders over $10 Free Wildflower Gift Pack with orders over $10 purchased the same day (Gift Pack is at least 500mg – 50 seeds. Pure seed. Assorted. Non-GMO. Two Wildflower Gift Packs with orders over $25 in the same day. CUSTOMER SERVICE Leaving Feedback – eBay guidelines. We will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment! Please leave a positive for us! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness! 30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy

Black Eyed Susan GOLDILOCKS Rudbeckia DOUBLE BLOOMS Rare! Non-GMO 100 Seeds

Black Eyed Susan GOLDILOCKS Rudbeckia DOUBLE BLOOMS Rare! Non-GMO 100 SeedsPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONRudbeckia hirtaLong lasting annual that’s great as a cut flowerNative North American variety with golden double bloomsThrives in bright, sunny growing areasA favorite Black Eyed Susan for the cut flower gardener, Goldilocks does not disappoint with a multitude of fully double blooms on long, sturdy stems. Goldilocks offers a long bloom season and a long lasting cut flower. FAST FACTSName: Black Eyed Susan Seeds – GoldilocksBotanical Name: Rudbeckia hirtaLife Cycle: AnnualLight Requirement: Full SunPlanting Season: Spring, FallPlant Type: Naturalizing North American Native, Golden Yellow Fully Double Blooms, Daisy-like Flowers with Black Center, Semi-Dwarf and Herbaceous HabitFeatures: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Fast Growing, Extended Bloom Time, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container GardenColor: YellowBlooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, FallDays to Maturity: 60-90 DaysPlant Height: 19 inchesPlant Spacing: 6-8 inchesPlanting Depth: 1/4 inchSowing Method: Direct SowCold Stratification: NoHardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Ships: Year Round PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: BLACK EYED SUSANSHow to Plant Goldilocks Black Eyed SusansABOUT BLACK EYED SUSANSA stalwart of any wildflower meadow, Black Eyed Susan is perhaps the most emblematic of the classic North American wildflowers. It is extremely resilient and boasts beautiful, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a dark chocolate color center. Native to the eastern United States, it has been largely naturalized throughout the rest of the country.WHEN TO PLANT BLACK EYED SUSAN SEEDSBlack Eyed Susans do best when the soil temperature is at 70°F – which is between March and May for most of the U.S.WHERE TO PLANT BLACK EYED SUSAN SEEDSBlack Eyed Susans thrive in full-sun conditions. They also do well in a wide-range of from clay to loam. If you have sandy soil prone to drying out, amend the soil with organic matter.HOW TO PLANT BLACK EYED SUSAN SEEDSThe first step when planting Black Eyed Susans is to Cold Stratify your seeds. This can be achieved by planting several weeks before your final frost, or simulating these conditions in your refrigerator several weeks before planting. Broadcast sow directly onto the surface of the soil and compress them down, leaving the seeds uncovered.HOW TO CARE FOR BLACK EYED SUSANSBe sure to remove faded and dying flowers to extend the blooming period. If Black Eyed Susans are deadheaded, a second bloom may appear in the fall.CUSTOMER SERVICEPlease DO NOT LEAVE A NEGATIVE if you have an issue. WE WILL FIX IT. Negative Feedback directly impacts our business. We work so hard to make y’all happy!! Just message us and watch the results you get. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please.Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year.Your success and happiness is our success and happiness! Fast and Free!Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail NO TRACKINGAt checkout you can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges).Orders over $25 are shipped First Class PACKAGE with Tracking.If you have not received your order 14 business days after payment please message us directly. We answer messages a few times a day Monday-Saturday. If you put in a claim through Ebay we will have to refund you as they give s 4 days to send you new seeds. Message directly and we can send a new pack!Free Wildflower Gift Pack on Orders over $10Free Wildflower Gift Pack with orders over $10 purchased the same day (Gift Pack is at least 500mg – 50 seeds. Pure seed. Assorted. Non-GMO.Two Wildflower Gift Packs with orders over $25 in the same day. 30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received