Bed & Border Flower Seeds

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Golden Yellow’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A radiant variety, Swiss Giant ‘Golden Yellow’ produces large, golden-yellow blooms with a striking dark blotch at the center. Hardy and dependable, this pansy brings a warm glow to spring and autumn displays in borders, beds, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Bright golden-yellow blooms with bold centers

• Large, showy flowers on compact plants

• Reliable cool-season color with long-lasting blooms

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

• Adding bright seasonal garden color

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

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

Sweet William Scarlet Seeds (Dianthus barbatus Red)

Sweet William Scarlet is a vibrant biennial flower renowned for its rich, scarlet-red flower clusters. With upright growth and densely packed blooms, it is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. This hardy biennial adds striking color and charm to any garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Produces vivid scarlet-red flower clusters

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Biennial: reliable flowering in the second year

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William Scarlet

• 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-style 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

Nodding Catchfly 'Triumph' – 400 Seeds (Silene pendula)

Delight your garden with Nodding Catchfly 'Triumph', featuring charming, nodding flowers that add movement and color to borders, rock gardens, and wildflower mixes.

What Makes It Special

• Elegant nodding flowers in soft shades

• Long-lasting blooms

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Full sun, well-drained soil

• Annual, self-seeding

Ideal For

• Flower borders and rock gardens

• Cottage gardens and meadows

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cut flowers

Sowing

• Sow outdoors after the last frost

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

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

Catchfly 'Rubra Electra' – 4000 Seeds (Silene armeria)

Bring dazzling bursts of deep pink to your garden with Catchfly 'Rubra Electra'. This charming annual produces airy, delicate flowers perfect for borders, meadows, and cottage gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Stunning deep pink blooms with a long flowering period

• Adds height and texture to flower beds

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Key Features

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Full sun loving, drought-tolerant

• Blooms: late spring to summer

• Annual, self-seeding

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style and naturalistic plantings

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow outdoors after the last frost

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart