Biennial Flower Seeds

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

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 ‘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

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

HOLLYHOCK ‘CHATERS DOUBLE YELLOW’ SEEDS (Althaea rosea)

Add towering elegance and cheerful color to your garden with Hollyhock ‘Chaters Double Yellow’. This classic biennial produces large, double yellow flowers on tall, sturdy stems, creating a stunning vertical display in borders and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators while enhancing garden charm.

Why Grow "Chaters Double Yellow"

• Large, double yellow flowers

• Tall, sturdy stems for vertical impact

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Biennial (Althaea rosea)

• Height: 150–200 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–August)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, tall displays, pollinator-friendly

Ideal For

• Adding height and color to garden borders

• Cottage and informal garden designs

• Attracting pollinators

• Cut flowers for arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Space seedlings: 40–50 cm apart

• Full sun and well-drained soil for best flowering

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