Biennial Flower Seeds

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

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Flame’ Orange Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A vibrant and fiery variety, Swiss Giant ‘Flame’ Orange produces large glowing blooms in rich orange tones with a striking dark blotch at the center. Hardy and easy to grow, it delivers bold color for spring and autumn displays in beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Bright flame-orange flowers with a bold dark face

• Large, showy blooms on compact 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 and pots

• Cool-season garden color

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds 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 Pastel ‘Tutti Frutti’ Mixed Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A soft and charming blend, Pansy Pastel ‘Tutti Frutti’ produces large flowers in delicate pastel shades of cream, lilac, rose, lemon, and peach. Compact, hardy, and long-flowering, this mix brings a gentle, romantic touch to spring and autumn gardens in beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Unique mix of pastel tones for a softer look

• Large, showy blooms on sturdy plants

• Long-lasting seasonal color 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

• Cottage-style borders and beds

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Pastel-themed or romantic garden displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil, keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

Pansy Clear Crystals ‘Orange’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A glowing variety, Clear Crystals ‘Orange’ produces large, blotch-free blooms in vivid orange for a bright and uniform display. Hardy and compact, this pansy is perfect for adding cheerful color to spring and autumn beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Clear, blotch-free orange blooms

• Large, vibrant flowers on 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

• Borders and garden beds

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Bright, uniform seasonal 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 seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

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 ‘Can Can’ Mixed Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A unique and eye-catching mix, Pansy ‘Can Can’ features large, ruffled blooms in a dazzling range of colors. Compact and hardy, this variety adds texture and vibrant charm to beds, borders, and containers, providing continuous displays from spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive ruffled petals for a frilled effect

• Wide color mix, from bright tones to soft pastels

• Long flowering season with lasting garden appeal

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

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Adding texture and variety to seasonal displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds 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

Milk Thistle – Seeds

(Silybum marianum)

Milk Thistle is a striking biennial plant known for its spiny, variegated leaves and vibrant purple thistle flowers. Traditionally valued for its medicinal properties, especially for liver support, it also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it adds both beauty and utility to gardens.

Why Grow Milk Thistle?

• Striking purple thistle flowers with spiny, variegated leaves

• Traditionally used for medicinal purposes

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Drought-tolerant and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Biennial

• Height: 100–150 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Medicinal and herbal gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Ornamental borders and wildlife gardens

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscapes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 50–60 cm apart

• Care: Minimal; water moderately and remove weeds

Mallow ‘Zebrina’ – Seeds

(Malva sylvestris)

Mallow ‘Zebrina’ is a striking biennial or short-lived perennial with vibrant violet-purple flowers adorned with darker purple stripes. Its long flowering season and bushy habit make it perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it adds a splash of color and attracts bees and butterflies.

Why Grow Mallow ‘Zebrina’?

• Vibrant violet-purple flowers with dark striped markings

• Long-flowering, bushy habit

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Biennial / short-lived perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Low-maintenance ornamental planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately; deadhead to prolong flowering

Lunaria ‘Honesty’ Seeds (Lunaria annua)

Honesty (Lunaria annua) is a charming biennial, much loved for both its spring blossoms and its unique decorative seed pods. In early summer, it produces clusters of fragrant purple to violet blooms, which attract bees and butterflies. By late summer, these give way to striking, translucent, coin-like seed pods – often called “silver dollars” – perfect for drying and floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Dual beauty: colorful spring flowers followed by decorative seed pods

• Easy to grow, low maintenance, and self-seeding

• A traditional favorite for dried flower arrangements

• Attracts pollinators in spring and summer

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lunaria annua

• Common names: Honesty, Silver Dollar Plant, Money Plant

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–45 cm spread

• Position: Sun or part shade; moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: April – June

• Lifespan: Hardy biennial, often self-seeds for naturalized displays

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and traditional borders

• Naturalizing in wildflower-style plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Dried flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: April–June outdoors or late summer for the following year’s flowers.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly in a seedbed, cover lightly with soil.

   • Thin or transplant seedlings to 30–40 cm spacing.

3. Care: Very low maintenance. Allow some seed pods to mature for self-seeding and future displays.