Container Garden Flower Seeds

Drummond’s Phlox Alba Seeds (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)

Bring timeless elegance to your garden with Drummond’s Phlox Alba (Phlox drummondii grandiflora). This annual variety is prized for its large, pure white blooms that create a striking display in beds, borders, or containers. Flowering over a long season, Phlox Alba is easy to grow and makes an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

How to Grow

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

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

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

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart to allow for healthy growth.

• Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.

• Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth.

Key Features

• Produces masses of large, pure white flowers

• Compact and bushy habit, ideal for borders and beds

• Long flowering season from summer into autumn

• Great for cutting, bouquets, and floral arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and mixed flower borders

• Containers, window boxes, and patio pots

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For continuous blooms, deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong flowering throughout the season.

Dahlia dwarf ‘Starlight’ – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

The Dahlia dwarf ‘Starlight’ is a charming compact variety producing an abundance of single, star-shaped blooms in shades of red, pink, and white, often with contrasting centers. With its bushy, dwarf growth habit, this dahlia is ideal for containers, borders, bedding schemes, and patio displays. A long-flowering annual, it brings a burst of color from mid-summer until the first frost.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Containers, pots, and patio displays

• Bedding and border plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Compact summer color displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, in trays at 18–22°C

• Sow depth: 0.5 cm, cover lightly with soil

• Transplant: Harden off and plant outdoors after last frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Water regularly, deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' – Seeds

(Tropaeolum nanum)

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' is a compact, low-growing annual that produces vibrant peach-colored blooms with subtle apricot tones. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Easy to grow and fast-flowering, this variety also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding colour and life to your garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Containers and hanging baskets

• Borders and edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

African Marigold ‘Dwarf Snowstorm’ Seeds (Tagetes erecta)

Add a cheerful burst of white to your garden with African Marigold ‘Dwarf Snowstorm’ (Tagetes erecta). This compact annual produces abundant, pure white pom-pom-like flowers, perfect for borders, containers, and bedding schemes. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and brightens summer and autumn displays.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart once established.

• Water regularly, avoiding waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Abundant, pure white, pom-pom-like blooms

• Compact and long-flowering annual

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Ideal for borders, containers, and bedding schemes

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Bedding schemes and mass plantings

Sowing

• Best time: 6–8 weeks before last frost indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Deadhead regularly to maintain abundant blooms and prolong flowering throughout the season.

Sunflower 'Big Smile' Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

The Sunflower 'Big Smile' is one of the earliest and most compact sunflower varieties, growing just 25–40 cm tall. It produces cheerful, golden-yellow blooms with dark centers, making it ideal for containers, borders, and small gardens. Despite its size, it flowers profusely and brings a burst of sunshine to any space.

What Makes It Special

• Extra compact dwarf variety – perfect for pots and small spaces

• Early flowering, bringing color sooner than most sunflowers

• Bright golden blooms with strong stems

• Low-maintenance, easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus

• Variety: 'Big Smile'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–40 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained, fertile soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Small gardens and borders

• Children’s gardens and beginner growers

• Quick, cheerful summer color

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 1.5 cm deep in pots or direct outdoors after frost risk has passed

   • Germination in 7–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Thin or transplant seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Water regularly; no staking required due to dwarf habit.

Mountain Phlox – Seeds (Linanthus grandiflorus)

Bring a splash of wildflower beauty to your garden with Mountain Phlox (Linanthus grandiflorus). This charming annual produces clusters of dainty, star-shaped flowers in shades of lavender, pink, and white, creating a soft carpet of color. Native to western North America, Mountain Phlox is well-suited to rock gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows, thriving in sunny, well-drained spots.

Why Grow Mountain Phlox?

• Dainty star-shaped blooms in pastel shades

• Long-lasting summer color

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Excellent for rock gardens and naturalized plantings

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun; light, well-drained soil

• Uses: Rock gardens, borders, wildflower mixes, containers

Ideal For

• Adding soft pastel tones to summer displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance areas

• Naturalistic or meadow-style planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly where they are to flower

• Cover seeds lightly with soil, keep moist until germination

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in summer the same year

Sweet William ‘Pinocchio’ Mix – Seeds

(Dianthus barbatus) – Biennial/Short-lived Perennial

The Sweet William ‘Pinocchio’ Mix is a compact variety that produces charming clusters of vividly colored flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and bicolor. Its fragrant, long-lasting blooms make it a favorite for borders, rock gardens, and cut flowers. Compact in habit, it’s perfect for smaller spaces and containers while still bringing cottage-garden charm.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial / short-lived perennial

• Height: 25–30 cm

• Blooming period: May–July (from second year)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and small gardens

• Long-lasting cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–20°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June for flowering the following year

• Sowing depth: Surface sow, lightly cover with fine soil

• Spacing: 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Deadhead regularly; mulch in winter for protection

Signet Marigold ‘Red Gem’ – Striking Color, Edible, and Long-Blooming

Signet Marigold ‘Red Gem’ produces a profusion of small, single, deep red blooms with a golden center, set against fine, lacy foliage. With a citrusy fragrance and edible petals, it brings ornamental beauty and culinary value to the garden. Perfect for edging, pots, and companion planting, flowering from summer to frost.

What Makes It Special

• Rich red blooms with golden centers for vibrant contrast

• Delicate, aromatic foliage with a citrus scent

• Edible petals for salads, garnishes, and decoration

• Long flowering season and easy to maintain

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Height: 20–25 cm – ideal for edging and containers

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Aromatic foliage deters some common pests

• Great for edible and ornamental planting

• Beginner-friendly and low-maintenance

Ideal For

• Edging borders, pathways, and vegetable beds

• Patio pots, containers, and window boxes

• Edible gardens for colorful garnishes

• Companion planting in vegetable plots

Sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Requires full sun for best blooms

Morning Glory Mix Seeds (Ipomoea tricolor)

Morning Glory Mix is a vibrant climbing annual featuring trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of colors, including blue, pink, purple, and white. Its rapid growth and twining habit make it perfect for trellises, fences, arches, and containers. Loved for its colorful display and long flowering season, it adds vertical charm to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Trumpet-shaped blooms in multiple colors for a dynamic display

• Fast-growing climber ideal for vertical gardening

• Long-flowering from summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ipomoea tricolor

• Variety: Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: Climbs 2–3 m; spread depends on support

• Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–October

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, pergolas, and arches

• Containers with support for vertical growth

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding vibrant color to summer and autumn garden spaces

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; March–May outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Scarify or soak seeds overnight for faster germination

   • Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep in pots or seed trays

   • Germination occurs in 7–14 days at 20–25°C

3. Transplanting: Plant outdoors with support after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; provide trellis or support; pinch tips for bushier growth