Bed & Border Flower Seeds

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

Primrose Auricula Mixed – Seeds (Primula auricula pubescens)

Primrose Auricula Mixed (Primula auricula pubescens) is a treasured perennial, admired for its velvety, jewel-toned flowers often edged with a delicate dusting of silver or white. These compact plants bloom in spring, bringing old-world charm to borders, rock gardens, and containers. Hardy and long-lived, auriculas also provide early nectar for bees and pollinators.

Why Grow "Auricula Mixed"

• Striking mix of velvety, multi-colored blooms

• Hardy perennial with compact growth

• Flowers in spring, adding early garden color

• A traditional favorite among gardeners and collectors

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Primula auricula pubescens)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: April–June

• Position: Sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, collectors’ displays

Ideal For

• Adding spring charm to borders and beds

• Rock gardens and alpine plantings

• Patio pots and containers

• Collectors seeking unique and traditional varieties

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in trays of fine compost

• Germination: 21–30 days at 15–18°C (may be slow and uneven)

• Transplant seedlings to small pots when large enough

• Plant out after frost, spacing 20 cm apart

• Prefers moist but well-drained soil in light shade

Pansy ‘Clear Crystals Black’ – Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

Pansy ‘Clear Crystals Black’ (Viola wittrockiana) is a dramatic and elegant variety with large, velvety, jet-black blooms. Compact and easy to grow, it flowers from early spring through summer, and again in autumn with lasting displays. Perfect for borders, bedding, window boxes, and containers, these striking flowers also make excellent companions in mixed plantings. Hardy and reliable, pansies add bold contrast to the garden while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Clear Crystals Black"

• Striking velvety black blooms for dramatic displays

• Long flowering season from spring to autumn

• Compact, hardy, and easy to grow

• Great for borders, containers, and window boxes

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual/biennial (Viola wittrockiana)

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Flowering: Spring to autumn

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Bedding, borders, containers, window boxes, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding dramatic color contrast to displays

• Early spring and autumn garden interest

• Compact planting in pots and containers

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April or July–September

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers rich, moist but well-drained soil

• Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming

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

Sea Lavender ‘Statice Seeker Mix’ Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

The Sea Lavender ‘Statice Seeker Mix’ produces a vibrant mix of long-lasting, papery blooms perfect for fresh and dried arrangements. This hardy annual thrives in sunny borders and containers, offering a spectrum of colors that add texture and elegance to bouquets, wreaths, and garden displays.

Why Grow ‘Statice Seeker Mix’

• Colorful, long-lasting blooms for fresh and dried arrangements

• Hardy and easy-to-grow annual

• Adds texture and interest to gardens and floral designs

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: Summer (July–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers, dried arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Cut flowers just before fully open for best drying results

Pansy Trailing Yellow Seeds (Viola williamsii pendula)

The Pansy Trailing Yellow (Viola williamsii pendula) is a cheerful and versatile variety, producing an abundance of bright yellow blooms that spill gracefully over baskets, containers, and window boxes. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for adding cascades of color to outdoor displays from spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Masses of golden-yellow flowers

• Naturally trailing growth – ideal for hanging baskets

• Long blooming season with minimal care

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola williamsii pendula

• Hardy annual / short-lived perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Spread / trail: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: Spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Containers and patio pots

• Bedding and ground cover

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays, cover lightly

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, 20 cm apart

• Prefers sun or partial shade and well-drained soil

Horned Pansy 'Prince John' Seeds (Viola cornuta)

The Horned Pansy 'Prince John' is a delightful heirloom variety of Viola cornuta, loved for its charming golden-yellow blooms with subtle shading. Compact and long-flowering, it’s ideal for brightening up borders, containers, and rock gardens with a cheerful splash of sunshine. Hardy and easy to grow, it also attracts pollinators to the garden.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive golden-yellow flowers

• Hardy perennial (often grown as a biennial)

• Perfect for naturalizing or cottage-style gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta

• Perennial (treated as biennial in some climates)

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: May–September

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and naturalized plantings

• Borders, pots, and rockeries

• Long-lasting displays from spring to autumn

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April, cover lightly with compost

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant outdoors: after last frost, 20 cm apart

• Prefers sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Horned Pansy 'John Jump Up' (Helen Mount) Seeds (Viola cornuta)

Bring charm and cheer to your garden with the classic Horned Pansy 'John Jump Up', also known as Helen Mount. This historic variety produces petite blooms with vibrant deep violet-purple petals, bright yellow centers, and soft lilac highlights. Perfect for naturalizing, borders, or cottage-style gardens, these hardy perennials bloom freely and reliably.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive tri-colored flowers with cheerful faces

• Hardy, long-flowering perennial

• Great for borders, containers, and ground cover

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta

• Perennial (often grown as a biennial)

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: May–September

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings

• Naturalizing and long-lasting displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April, cover lightly with compost

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant outdoors: after last frost, 20 cm apart

• Prefers sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Horned Pansy 'Arkwright Ruby' Seeds (Viola cornuta)

Add a touch of elegance to your garden with Horned Pansy 'Arkwright Ruby'. This charming perennial produces velvety deep ruby-red blooms with golden centers, creating a striking contrast. Compact and free-flowering, it’s ideal for borders, rockeries, containers, and bedding.

What Makes It Special

• Rich ruby-red flowers with glowing yellow eyes

• Long flowering season from spring into autumn

• Hardy, compact, and easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta

• Hardy perennial, often grown as biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Spread: 20 cm

• Blooms: April–October

Ideal For

• Bedding and containers

• Rock gardens and edging

• Pollinator-friendly displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April or September–October

• Cover seeds lightly; germination takes 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings to sunny or part-shade positions

• Flowers the following spring if autumn sown