Bed & Border Flower Seeds

Pansy Swiss Pansy Blue ‘Ullswater’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A classic pansy variety with large, velvety deep-blue blooms and a dark central blotch. Blue ‘Ullswater’ is compact, hardy, and perfect for bringing bold color to spring and autumn gardens in beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Rich, velvety blue flowers with strong garden presence

• Reliable variety for cool-season planting

• Long-lasting blooms from early spring through autumn

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring and autumn

Ideal For

• Garden beds and borders

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Cool-season color displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

Pansy Swiss Giant Mix Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A vibrant blend of extra-large pansy blooms in a wide range of bold colors. Swiss Giant Mix is hardy, compact, and perfect for creating long-lasting displays in beds, borders, and containers from early spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Striking mix of colors, from soft pastels to deep, rich shades

• Extra-large flowers on sturdy, compact plants

• Long flowering season in cool weather

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring and autumn

Ideal For

• Beds and borders

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Cool-season color and continuous displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘White Lady’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A striking variety with large pure white blooms and a dark center, Pansy Swiss Giant ‘White Lady’ brings elegance and contrast to garden beds, borders, and containers. These hardy, early-flowering plants provide long-lasting displays from spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Extra-large, showy white blooms with a bold face

• Reliable performance in cool seasons

• Long flowering period for extended color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Beds and borders

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Cool-season displays and early spring color

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil, keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

Carnation ‘Marie Chabaud’ Seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus) – Cutting Flower

Bring classic elegance to your garden with Carnation ‘Marie Chabaud’ (Dianthus caryophyllus). This hardy annual produces large, fragrant blooms in soft pink shades, perfect for cutting gardens, borders, and containers. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it’s ideal for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained, fertile soil in full sun.

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist until germination (10–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 20–25 cm apart.

• Water regularly and remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Large, fragrant blooms in soft pink shades

• Long-flowering, ideal for cutting gardens

• Hardy and easy to grow

• Perfect for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens for fresh flowers

• Flower beds, borders, and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Floral arrangements and bouquets

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Regularly deadhead to prolong flowering and maintain healthy, vibrant blooms throughout the season.

Pansy S1 Light Blue Seeds (Viola wittrockiana S1)

Bring serene beauty to your garden with Pansy S1 Light Blue (Viola wittrockiana S1). This charming variety produces large, soft blue blooms with delicate veining, creating a calming and elegant display. Hardy and easy to grow, it’s perfect for borders, containers, window boxes, and early spring planting.

How to Grow

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

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

• Keep soil moist and in bright light until germination (10–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings 20–25 cm apart into well-drained soil once large enough to handle.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

Key Features

• Large, soft light blue flowers with delicate veining

• Hardy and easy-to-grow variety

• Long-flowering from spring to early summer

• Ideal for borders, containers, and window boxes

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers and patio planters

• Window boxes and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

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.

Primrose 'Potsdam Giants' Mixed Seeds (Primula acaulis)

The Primrose 'Potsdam Giants' Mix produces large, brilliantly colored blooms in a wide range of shades, from sunny yellows and bright reds to deep purples and pure whites. These compact perennials flower early in the season, brightening borders, containers, and window boxes when few other plants are in bloom. Hardy and reliable, they return each spring with cheerful, long-lasting flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Extra-large primrose blooms in a vibrant color mix

• Early-flowering to brighten late winter and spring gardens

• Compact, hardy plants perfect for beds and containers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Primula acaulis 'Potsdam Giants'

• Hardy perennial (often grown as biennial)

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Late winter to spring

Ideal For

• Early spring displays in borders and beds

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Brightening shaded garden areas

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Jun in trays; do not cover seeds heavily

• Keep at 15–20°C; germination in 14–28 days

• Transplant seedlings 15 cm apart

• Flowers from the following spring

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

Primrose Flower ‘Showy Evening’ – Silky Orchid Pink – Seeds (Oenothera speciosa)

Primrose Flower ‘Showy Evening’ (Oenothera speciosa) is a charming perennial featuring silky orchid-pink flowers with a delicate, evening-blooming fragrance. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it forms a low-growing carpet of blooms perfect for borders, rockeries, and cottage gardens. Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant, this primrose attracts pollinators and adds soft, romantic color to your garden.

Why Grow "Showy Evening"

• Silky orchid-pink flowers with evening fragrance

• Long flowering season from late spring to early summer

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for ground cover

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Oenothera speciosa)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, ground cover, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Ground cover and low-growing flower beds

• Cottage and rock gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Adding soft, romantic color to borders and edges

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 25–30 cm apart

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

• Water moderately until established

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Lord Beaconsfield’ – Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Lord Beaconsfield’ is a hardy, vibrant annual that produces large, bold flowers in striking deep shades of violet, purple, and contrasting faces. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and bedding displays. Long-lasting and easy to grow, these pansies brighten spring and early summer gardens while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Lord Beaconsfield"

• Large, bold flowers in deep violet and purple shades

• Compact, bushy plants ideal for borders and containers

• Long-lasting blooms throughout spring and early summer

• Pollinator-friendly and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Viola wittrockiana)

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: Spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, bedding displays, window boxes

Ideal For

• Adding bold color to borders and beds

• Container and patio planting

• Window boxes and edging displays

• Gardeners seeking hardy, long-flowering, easy-care plants

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March at 15–20°C

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

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