Bed & Border Flower Seeds

Statice ‘Petit Bouquet’ Mix – Seeds

(Limonium sinuatum) – Annual Cut Flower

The Statice ‘Petit Bouquet’ mix produces compact plants covered in clusters of papery flowers in shades of blue, pink, yellow, white, and lavender. Known for their exceptional vase life, these blooms remain vibrant whether fresh or dried, making them a favorite for bouquets and floral crafts.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Blooming period: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

Ideal For

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens

• Long-lasting floral crafts

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, in trays or pots at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after last frost

• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Prefers sunny, sheltered spots; drought-tolerant once established

Pansy Swiss ‘Giant Flame’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

Bring fiery color to your garden with Pansy Swiss ‘Giant Flame’ (Viola wittrockiana). This striking variety produces large, vibrant blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow, creating a dramatic, eye-catching display. Hardy and easy to grow, it’s perfect for borders, containers, and window boxes, adding warmth and cheer from spring to early summer.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors in early spring.

• Use well-drained seed compost and lightly press seeds onto the surface (do not cover).

• Keep soil moist and maintain bright light for germination (10–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings into well-drained soil with spacing of 20–25 cm apart.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

Key Features

• Large, vibrant blooms in fiery red, orange, and yellow shades

• Hardy annual/perennial in cooler climates

• Long-flowering from spring to early summer

• Ideal for borders, containers, and window boxes

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers and patio planters

• Window boxes and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors, or early spring outdoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, keep soil moist, do not cover seeds

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage new blooms and maintain vibrant color throughout the season.

Viola ‘Admiration’ – 250 Seeds (Viola cornuta)

Viola ‘Admiration’ is a charming perennial that delivers a long season of delicate, vibrant blooms. With its compact habit and abundant flowers, this hardy viola is perfect for borders, containers, and rock gardens. Its classic bicolor petals add elegance and color to any garden setting while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Key Features

• Flower Color: Typically blue-violet with darker accents

• Growth Habit: Compact and bushy, ideal for edging

• Flowering Period: Spring to autumn

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Use: Borders, containers, rockeries, pollinator-friendly gardens

• Hardiness: Frost-tolerant perennial

Ideal For

• Borders and garden edges

• Containers and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Rockeries and small garden plots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: March–May

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Spacing: 15–20 cm

Sweet William 'Auricula Eyed' Mix Seeds (Dianthus barbatus)

Sweet William 'Auricula Eyed' is a biennial flower prized for its clusters of fragrant blooms with contrasting “eye” centers. This mix offers a variety of vivid colors, making it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its upright growth and dense flower clusters add dramatic color and charm to any garden setting.

What Makes It Special

• Produces dense clusters of fragrant, bi-colored flowers

• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Biennial: provides a reliable display in the second year

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William 'Auricula Eyed'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–50 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Second year; late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio pots

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–April for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; remove spent flowers to prolong bloom

🌸 Viola wittrockiana ‘Tempo’ – Hardy, Compact Pansy for Autumn & Early Spring Colour

‘Tempo’ is a reliable bedding pansy series known for its compact growth, mid-sized flowers, and excellent winter hardiness. Ideal for early spring and autumn planting, it produces a vibrant display of blooms in a wide range of colours. Many shades feature charming small “eyes”, adding classic pansy character. The sturdy plants maintain a neat shape and continue flowering through cold, wet, and changeable weather — perfect for borders, pots, window boxes, and mass bedding schemes.

Key Features

● Compact bedding pansy with mid-sized flowers

● Colour range includes types with small patterned “eyes”

● Exceptionally winter-hardy — ideal for autumn and early spring

● Reliable flowering in cold, wet conditions

● Perfect for pots, borders, containers, and bedding

How to Sow & Grow Viola wittrockiana ‘Tempo’ (UK)

Sow indoors: VI–VIII (June–August) in trays or pots

Transplant outdoors: VIII–IX (August–September) once seedlings are large enough to handle

Direct outdoors: VI–VIII (June–August)

Flowering: III–VI (March–June) from autumn sowings; VI–X (June–October) from spring sowings

Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)

Average germ time: 10–21 days

Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly (0.2 cm / 1⁄16 in)

Light required: Low light for germination

Moisture: Keep evenly moist

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Plant spacing: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)

Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Keep seeds in low light to improve germination.

● Pinch young plants for bushier, more compact growth.

● Plant in autumn for strong winter establishment.

● Deadhead regularly for extended flowering.

● Excellent for cold, wet climates — extremely hardy.

Superb Pink – Seeds

(Dianthus superbus) – Perennial, Fragrant Flowers

The Superb Pink (Dianthus superbus) is a charming, hardy perennial known for its deeply fringed, feathery petals and sweet fragrance. Its delicate pink blooms appear in summer and are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. A traditional cottage garden favorite, this variety brings romantic color and scent to borders, rock gardens, and wildflower-style plantings.

Key Features

• Type: Perennial, fragrant flower

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Blooming period: June–August

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and wild gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Rock gardens and meadow borders

• Cut flower use thanks to its fragrance

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April (in trays or pots at 18–20°C)

• Sow outdoors: May–June (direct in prepared soil)

• Sowing depth: Lightly cover with soil (fine seeds need minimal covering)

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Hardy and low-maintenance; deadhead to prolong flowering

Silene 'Coeli Rosa' Mix – Seeds (Silene coeli-rosa)

Also known as "Catchfly" or "Rose of Heaven", this charming annual produces a mass of delicate, starry blooms in shades of rose, pink, and white. Compact and free-flowering, it’s an excellent choice for borders, edging, and cottage-style gardens.

Why Grow Silene 'Coeli Rosa' Mix?

• Abundant, colorful blooms in soft shades

• Compact and bushy growth habit

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowers: Summer, in rose, pink, and white

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Use: Borders, edging, beds, cottage gardens, containers

Ideal For

• Adding color to mixed borders

• Filling gaps with quick summer flowers

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow: March–May directly outdoors

• Sow depth: Lightly cover seeds, keep soil moist

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Flowers: June–September

Tip: Deadhead regularly to encourage longer blooming.

Carnation Black – Seeds (Dianthus heddewigii ‘Chianti’)

Carnation ‘Black Chianti’ is a dramatic annual with deep, velvety maroon to near-black blooms that make a bold statement in beds, borders, and cut arrangements. Its compact habit, long flowering season, and striking color bring elegance and contrast to any garden. Easy to grow and perfect for adding depth to mixed displays.

Why Grow "Black Chianti"

• Striking near-black, velvety blooms

• Compact and easy to grow

• Long flowering season

• Great for cutting and arrangements

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Dianthus heddewigii)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Bold bedding schemes

• Patio containers

• Cottage and modern gardens

• Dark accents in floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays/pots

• Sow outdoors: April–June in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant or thin to 20–25 cm apart

• Remove spent blooms to extend flowering

Dwarf Pink ‘Persian Carpet’ Mix – Vibrant Mini Blooms

Dwarf Pink ‘Persian Carpet’ Mix produces a carpet of charming pink flowers on compact, low-growing plants. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Dense, low-growing habit

• Vibrant, long-lasting pink blooms

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Perfect for ground cover and decorative displays

Key Features

• Annual or short-lived perennial

• Grows 15–25 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to autumn

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Fragrant flowers attract pollinators

Ideal For

• Garden borders and edges

• Rock gardens and pathways

• Containers and patio planters

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after frost

• Plant seeds 0.3 cm deep

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Keep soil moderately moist and provide full sun