Container Garden Flower Seeds

Clary Sage – White Swan Seeds (Salvia horminum)

Bring elegance and fragrance to your garden with Clary Sage – White Swan (Salvia horminum). This striking annual herb is prized for its large, pure white bracts that surround tiny flowers, creating a dramatic, eye-catching display. Both ornamental and aromatic, it’s an excellent choice for garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after the last frost.

• Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil and keep moist until germination (10–20 days).

• Thin seedlings once large enough to handle, spacing them about 20–25 cm apart.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering.

Key Features

• Pure white bracts that create a bold floral display

• Easy-to-grow annual, fast to flower in a single season

• Aromatic foliage, often used in traditional remedies and crafts

• Excellent as a cut flower for fresh or dried arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and flower borders

• Cutting gardens and bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Containers and decorative pots

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring indoors or outdoors after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil consistently moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For a longer display, stagger sowings every few weeks during spring and early summer.

Pot Marigold ‘Double Pink Surprise’ Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

Pot Marigold ‘Double Pink Surprise’ is an annual flower bursting with charming double blooms in soft pink shades. Blooming from early summer to autumn, it adds vibrant color to borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and hardy, it also attracts pollinators and makes excellent cut or edible flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Double soft pink blooms with long flowering season

• Hardy and easy-to-grow annual

• Attracts bees and butterflies; edible petals

Key Features

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis

• Annual

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, containers, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flowers and edible flower gardens

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–Jun or indoors Feb–Apr

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year

Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’ Yellow Seeds (Geum chiloense hybridum)

A vibrant perennial, Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’ produces cheerful, bright yellow blooms on sturdy stems above lush green foliage. Hardy and long-flowering, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds, attracting pollinators and adding a sunny pop of color from late spring to summer.

What Makes It Special

• Bright yellow flowers with strong garden presence

• Hardy, long-flowering perennial ideal for borders and beds

• Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinator gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Geum chiloense hybridum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Garden borders and cottage-style plantings

• Mixed perennial beds and containers

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing

Dwarf Hollyhock ‘Queeny’ Purple – Seeds

(Althaea rosea) – Perennial, often grown as biennial

The Dwarf Hollyhock ‘Queeny’ Purple is a compact variety of the traditional cottage garden favorite. Unlike tall hollyhocks, this dwarf strain grows to a manageable height, making it suitable even for smaller gardens, pots, or the front of borders. It produces large, ruffled, purple blooms that flower generously from summer into autumn, creating a bold and dramatic display.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial (often grown as biennial)

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Spread: 40 cm

• Flowers: Large, rich purple, semi-double to double blooms

• Blooming period: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Mixed borders

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens (attracts bees & butterflies)

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays with seed compost, lightly cover with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant: When large enough, harden off and plant outdoors after frost

• Direct sowing: April–May in flowering position

• Care: Water well in dry weather and remove faded flowers to encourage longer blooming

Wallflower 'Fair Lady' Mix Seeds (Cheiranthus cheiri)

Wallflowers 'Fair Lady' are fragrant biennial flowers producing bright, cheerful blooms in a variety of colors. Their compact, bushy growth makes them ideal for borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings, while their long-lasting, sweet-scented flowers are perfect for cut flowers. This mix brings vivid color and charm to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Produces bright, fragrant blooms in multiple colors

• Compact, bushy growth suitable for borders and containers

• Excellent for cut flowers with long vase life

• Attracts pollinators to the garden

Key Features

• Botanical name: Cheiranthus cheiri

• Common name: Wallflower 'Fair Lady'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–45 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Second year (biennial), spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and rock gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Mixed flower beds

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–March for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; stake if needed

Lobelia 'Rosamund' – 7000 Seeds (Lobelia erinus)

Add soft pink elegance to your garden with Lobelia 'Rosamund'. Perfect for borders, containers, and hanging baskets, this charming annual blooms profusely all season.

What Makes It Special

• Delicate pink flowers

• Compact, trailing habit

• Continuous bloom from spring to frost

Key Features

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Full sun to partial shade

• Annual, ideal for summer color

Ideal ForLobelia erinus

• Garden borders and pathways

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Mixed containers and rock gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

Rabbit’s Foot Grass Seeds – Polypogon monspeliensis

Add a touch of softness and movement to your garden with Rabbit’s Foot Grass (Polypogon monspeliensis). This annual ornamental grass produces charming, fluffy flower heads resembling rabbit’s feet, swaying gracefully in the breeze. Perfect for borders, containers, or dried arrangements, it’s a unique addition to any garden design.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or start indoors earlier.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded location.

• Lightly press seeds into the soil without covering deeply.

• Keep soil moist until germination, usually within 7–14 days.

• Thin seedlings as they grow to allow good air circulation.

• Harvest flower heads for drying when they are fully developed.

Key Features

• Produces fluffy, rabbit-foot-like flower heads

• Adds movement and texture to gardens and containers

• Annual grass, fast and easy to grow

• Excellent for dried flower arrangements and crafts

• Attracts interest as a decorative garden accent

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and naturalistic plantings

• Borders and flower beds

• Containers and pots

• Dried floral arrangements and bouquets

Sowing

• Best time: Spring after frost

• Germination time: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, lightly cover, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

Quick Tip

• For longer-lasting dried arrangements, cut flower heads just before they fully open and hang them upside down to dry.

English Daisy 'Super Enorma' Red Seeds (Bellis perennis)

The English Daisy ‘Super Enorma’ Red is a premium variety renowned for its extra-large double blooms in a rich, velvety red shade. Compared to traditional English daisies, ‘Super Enorma’ produces bigger, showier flowers that stand out beautifully in spring borders, containers, and cottage gardens. This hardy perennial, often grown as a biennial, brings an early burst of dramatic color and pairs perfectly with spring bulbs and other bedding plants.

What Makes It Special

• Extra-large blooms for maximum impact

• Vivid deep red pompon flowers that brighten spring gardens

• Compact growth yet highly floriferous

• Hardy and reliable, ideal for early-season displays

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis

• Variety: Super Enorma Red

• Flower size: Larger than standard Bellis varieties

• Height/Spread: 15–20 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Early spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Perennial, usually cultivated as a biennial

Ideal For

• Spring bedding and borders

• Containers and pots for dramatic color

• Cottage gardens and mixed plantings

• Pairing with tulips, hyacinths, and pansies for classic displays

• Gardeners seeking large, showy daisies in bold red

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: May to July for flowers the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on the surface of moist seed compost, as seeds need light to germinate.

   • Keep at 15–20°C; germination takes 14–28 days.

3. Transplant/Thin: Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle and grow on in cooler conditions. Harden off before planting 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Regular deadheading encourages longer flowering. Protect young plants from harsh frost.

English Daisy 'Pomponette' White Seeds (Bellis perennis)

The English Daisy ‘Pomponette’ White is a refined garden classic, producing neat, double pompon-like flowers in pure white. Compact and long-flowering, it brings freshness and elegance to borders, pots, and spring bedding schemes. Its timeless charm makes it perfect for traditional cottage gardens and for pairing with tulips, violas, or primroses.

What Makes It Special

• Produces pure white, pompon-style blooms for a clean and elegant look

• Compact, hardy, and easy to grow in most gardens

• Provides a long flowering season from early spring onwards

• Excellent choice for classic bedding schemes and container planting

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis

• Variety: Pomponette White

• Height/Spread: 15–20 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; thrives in moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Early spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Perennial, often grown as a biennial

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and traditional flower beds

• Spring bedding displays with tulips and primroses

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Low-growing borders and edging

• Adding a soft, white contrast to mixed planting schemes

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Late spring to mid-summer (May–July) for flowers the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist seed compost.

   • Do not cover, as seeds need light to germinate.

   • Keep moist at 15–20°C. Germination takes 14–28 days.

3. Transplant/Thin: When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant to pots or trays. Plant outdoors 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering. Protect young plants from severe frost.