Bed & Border Flower Seeds

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

China Pink 'Merry-go-round' – Seeds

(Dianthus chinensis)

China Pink 'Merry-go-round' is a charming annual featuring vibrant, frilled blooms in shades of pink with delicate markings. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, providing continuous colour throughout the summer. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts pollinators, adding life and beauty to any garden.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rockeries and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly 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 Chadbaud ‘Benigna’ – 100 Seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Carnation Chadbaud ‘Benigna’ (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a beautiful, compact annual with soft pink, fragrant blooms. Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, it adds elegance and color to your garden from late spring to autumn. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it also attracts pollinators.

Why Grow "Benigna"

• Fragrant soft pink blooms

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Long flowering period from late spring to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Dianthus caryophyllus)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, patios, cottage gardens

Ideal For

• Small garden beds and borders

• Rockeries and container planting

• Patio displays and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Carnation ‘Vienna’ – 200 Seeds (Dwarf Vienna, Dianthus caryophyllus)

Carnation ‘Vienna’ (Dianthus caryophyllus Dwarf Vienna) is a charming annual producing compact, fragrant blooms in delicate pastel shades. Its dwarf, bushy habit makes it ideal for borders, rockeries, containers, and patios. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it adds elegance and fragrance to any garden while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Vienna"

• Compact, bushy habit perfect for small spaces

• Fragrant, delicate pastel-colored blooms

• Long-lasting flowering from late spring to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Dianthus caryophyllus, Dwarf Vienna)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, patios, cottage gardens

Ideal For

• Small garden beds and borders

• Rockeries and container planting

• Patio displays and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Fairy Primrose Mix – 200 Seeds (Primula malacoides)

Fairy Primrose Mix (Primula malacoides) produces a cheerful display of delicate, pastel-colored flowers in shades of pink, lilac, and white. Compact and low-growing, it’s perfect for borders, containers, or indoor pot displays. Hardy in cooler climates, it blooms in late winter to early spring, attracting pollinators and brightening gardens with soft, long-lasting color.

Why Grow "Fairy Primrose Mix"

• Delicate, pastel blooms in pink, lilac, and white

• Compact and low-growing habit

• Long-lasting flowers in late winter to early spring

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Primula malacoides)

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Flowering: February–April

• Position: Partial shade to bright indirect light

• Uses: Borders, containers, indoor pots, early spring displays

Ideal For

• Indoor or outdoor container planting

• Early spring garden color

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Borders, rockeries, and small beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: December–February in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots or borders when large enough

• Keep soil moist and avoid direct harsh sunlight

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Pansy Winter Flowering – 150 Seeds (Viola hiemalis)

Pansy Winter Flowering (Viola hiemalis) is a hardy annual that brings vibrant color to your garden during the colder months. Producing cheerful, multicolored blooms, it thrives in frost and low temperatures, making it perfect for winter borders, containers, and window boxes. Low-maintenance and long-lasting, it brightens gardens when most flowers are dormant.

Why Grow "Winter Flowering Pansy"

• Hardy, frost-tolerant blooms for winter and early spring

• Vibrant, multicolored flowers

• Long-lasting and low-maintenance

• Ideal for borders, containers, and window boxes

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Viola hiemalis)

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowering: Winter to early spring

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Winter borders, containers, window boxes, patio displays

Ideal For

• Winter and early spring color

• Frost-prone gardens

• Containers and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly winter planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: September–October for winter blooms

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in sunny spots

• Remove faded flowers to prolong 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

Obedient Plant Purple – Seeds (Physostegia virginiana)

Obedient Plant Purple (Physostegia virginiana) is a hardy perennial prized for its tall spikes of tubular purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. Known for its upright habit and easy-to-grow nature, this variety adds vertical interest to borders, cottage gardens, and perennial beds. Attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies, it provides long-lasting color and a striking presence in any sunny garden.

Why Grow "Obedient Plant Purple"

• Tall spikes of vibrant purple tubular flowers

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to early autumn

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for vertical interest

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Physostegia virginiana)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, perennial beds, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding height and structure to borders and beds

• Cottage-style and perennial garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Long-lasting summer and autumn floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

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

• Mulch in winter for protection in colder regions