Bed & Border Flower Seeds

Sweet William ‘Holborn Glory’ Seeds (Dianthus barbatus)

Sweet William ‘Holborn Glory’ is a charming biennial or short-lived perennial with clusters of bi-colored red, pink, and white flowers. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Easy to grow and long-lasting, it adds vibrant color and fragrance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Eye-catching clusters of red, pink, and white flowers

• Fragrant and attractive to bees and butterflies

• Hardy and easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Biennial/perennial

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the following year

German Statice Seeds (Limonium tataricum)

German Statice is a hardy perennial valued for its delicate sprays of tiny white blooms held above a base of green foliage. Long-lasting both fresh and dried, the flowers retain their beauty in arrangements, making them a florist’s favorite. Drought-tolerant and easy to grow, it thrives in sunny, well-drained spots.

What Makes It Special

• Produces airy clusters of white flowers

• Excellent for dried and fresh arrangements

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium tataricum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens

• Dried flower arrangements

• Rock gardens and sunny borders

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Dwarf Evening Primrose Yellow Seeds (Oenothera missouriensis)

Dwarf Evening Primrose Yellow is a low-growing perennial that glows with large, lemon-yellow blooms from summer into early autumn. The flowers open in the evening, releasing a delicate fragrance that attracts moths and night pollinators. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Large, golden-yellow blooms that open in the evening

• Fragrant and pollinator-friendly

• Spreading, low-growing habit for groundcover

Key Features

• Botanical name: Oenothera missouriensis

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–30 cm

• Bloom time: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and borders

• Groundcover and containers

• Evening and wildlife gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Press seeds lightly into soil, do not cover deeply

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Space 20–30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

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 Maiden Pink White-Red Seeds (Dianthus deltoides)

A charming and compact perennial, Dwarf Maiden Pink White-Red produces small, delicate blooms in a mix of white and red shades. Hardy and low-growing, it’s perfect for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings, offering long-lasting color and a neat, tidy habit.

What Makes It Special

• Delicate white and red blooms in a compact form

• Hardy, low-growing, and ideal for small spaces

• Long flowering season with vibrant colors

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus deltoides

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 10–15 cm (4–6 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and edging

• Containers and small garden spaces

• Low-maintenance, compact garden displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 10–15 cm apart

• Flowers in the first or second season after sowing

Carnation ‘Sonata’ Mix Seeds (Dianthus plumarius)

A fragrant and colorful perennial, Carnation ‘Sonata’ Mix produces elegant, double blooms in shades of pink, red, and white. Compact and hardy, it’s perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, offering long-lasting color and sweet fragrance from late spring through summer.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, double blooms in a mix of pink, red, and white

• Compact, hardy, and ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Long flowering season with vibrant, eye-catching colors

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus plumarius

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and container plantings

• Fragrant and colorful garden displays

• Edging and small garden spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in the first or second season after sowing

Dianthus ‘Sweetness’ Mix Seeds (Dianthus plumarius)

A fragrant and charming perennial, Dianthus ‘Sweetness’ Mix produces clusters of double, colorful blooms in shades of pink, red, and white. Compact and hardy, it’s perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing long-lasting color and sweet fragrance from late spring through summer.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, double blooms in a mix of pink, red, and white

• Compact, hardy, and ideal for small garden spaces

• Long flowering season with eye-catching colors

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus plumarius

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and container plantings

• Fragrant garden displays

• Edging and small garden spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in the first or second season after sowing

Viola ‘Scotch Hybrids’ Mixed Seeds (Viola cornuta)

A charming and hardy perennial, Viola ‘Scotch Hybrids’ produces a mix of large, vibrant blooms in a variety of colors from spring to autumn. Compact and versatile, these violas are perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, adding long-lasting color and attracting pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Mix of bright, large blooms in multiple colors

• Hardy, compact plants ideal for small garden spaces

• Long flowering season, attracting bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and rock gardens

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers the same year or the next season

Dianthus ‘Cheddar Pink’ Seeds (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)

A charming perennial, Dianthus ‘Cheddar Pink’ produces fragrant, bright pink flowers with frilled edges. Compact and hardy, this low-growing plant is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, adding color and scent from late spring through summer.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, bright pink flowers with delicate frilled edges

• Compact, low-growing habit ideal for borders and rock gardens

• Long flowering season with eye-catching blooms

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus gratianopolitanus

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and borders

• Containers and pots

• Fragrant, low-maintenance garden displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in the first or second season after sowing