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

Sweet William 'Super Duplex' Mix Seeds (Dianthus barbatus Mix Double)

Sweet William 'Super Duplex' is a biennial flower prized for its lush, double-layered blooms in a mix of vibrant colors. Its dense flower clusters and upright growth make it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements, adding a bold and elegant splash of color.

What Makes It Special

• Produces dense, double-layered flower clusters

• Vibrant mix of colors for eye-catching displays

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William 'Super Duplex'

• 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 gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio planting

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; deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom

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

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Yellow’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A cheerful and vibrant variety, Swiss Giant ‘Yellow’ produces large golden-yellow blooms with a striking dark blotch at the center. Hardy and reliable, this pansy brings a burst of sunshine to spring and autumn displays in beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Bright golden-yellow blooms with bold dark centers

• Large flowers on compact, sturdy plants

• Long-lasting color in cool seasons

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

• Bright seasonal color displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover 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 ‘Red Wings’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A bold and eye-catching pansy variety, Swiss Giant ‘Red Wings’ produces large velvety crimson-red flowers with a striking dark blotch at the center. Compact and hardy, it’s ideal for adding dramatic color to spring and autumn displays in beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Rich, velvety red blooms with contrasting center

• Extra-large flowers on compact plants

• Long flowering season, thriving 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

• Garden beds and borders

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Cool-season color displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover with soil, keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers spring and autumn after sowing

February Orchid – 400 Seeds (Orychophragmus violaceus)

Description:
Brighten early spring gardens with February Orchid (Orychophragmus violaceus). This hardy annual produces clusters of delicate, violet-purple flowers that bloom from late winter into early spring. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings. February Orchid attracts pollinators and adds cheerful color when few other plants are in bloom.

Key Features

• Delicate violet-purple blooms from late winter to early spring

• Hardy, compact, and bushy annual

• Long-lasting early-season color

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Easy to grow from seed

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Rock gardens and container plantings

• Early spring color displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: January–February

• Sow Outdoors: February–March

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Care Tips

• Water lightly until seedlings establish

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

• Avoid waterlogging

• Can self-seed for future seasons

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

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