Container Garden Flower Seeds

Classic Zinnia – Seeds

(Zinnia linearis angustifolia) – Annual

The Classic Zinnia (Zinnia linearis angustifolia) is a compact and easy-to-grow annual, loved for its masses of daisy-like blooms in bright shades of yellow, orange, and white. Unlike tall zinnia varieties, this type has a bushy, spreading habit and flowers abundantly all summer long, making it perfect for edging, borders, and pots. It is drought-tolerant, long-flowering, and pollinator-friendly, ensuring a cheerful display with minimal effort.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Blooming period: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding and borders

• Containers and pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April (in trays or pots at 18–22°C)

• Sow outdoors: May (after frost has passed)

• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm, cover lightly with soil

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Prefers sunny spots; deadhead to extend flowering season

Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Pink – Seeds (Impatiens walleriana)

The Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Pink is a compact and floriferous variety, producing a profusion of soft to vibrant pink blooms that last from late spring right through until the first frosts. With its dwarf, uniform habit, this variety is especially well-suited to bedding, borders, containers, and shaded gardens, adding a cheerful burst of color where other flowers may struggle.

Highlights

• Masses of bright pink flowers all summer long

• Neat, compact dwarf habit – ideal for bedding and pots

• Thrives in sun or partial shade

• Long flowering season until frost

• Easy to grow and maintain

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana

• Variety: 'Baby' Pink

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Sun to partial shade, moist but well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Late spring to autumn

Perfect For

• Summer bedding displays

• Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets

• Shady corners and north-facing gardens

• Continuous soft pink color in any planting scheme

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Jan–Apr at 21–24°C

• Surface sow on moist compost; do not cover (needs light)

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Prick out seedlings when large enough, spacing 20 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outside after the last frost

Amaranthus Brown ‘Hot Biscuits’ – Seeds

(Amaranthus cruentus)

Amaranthus Brown ‘Hot Biscuits’ is a striking annual featuring rich brown foliage and dramatic, upright flower spikes. Its bold color adds depth and contrast to borders, flower beds, and containers. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and makes a unique focal point in any garden.

Why Grow Amaranthus Brown ‘Hot Biscuits’?

• Rich brown foliage and upright flower spikes

• Bold, dramatic annual for color contrast

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 90–120 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, containers, and flower beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding vertical color and contrast

• Eye-catching garden focal points

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Moderate watering; remove weeds and deadhead if needed

Sweet William 'Super Duplex' Mix Seeds (Dianthus barbatus Mix Double)

Sweet William 'Super Duplex' is a biennial flower prized for its lush, double-layered blooms in a mix of vibrant colors. Its dense flower clusters and upright growth make it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements, adding a bold and elegant splash of color.

What Makes It Special

• Produces dense, double-layered flower clusters

• Vibrant mix of colors for eye-catching displays

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William 'Super Duplex'

• 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 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

Lobelia 'White Lady' – 7000 Seeds (Lobelia erinus)

Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with Lobelia 'White Lady', a compact annual covered in pure white blooms. Perfect for brightening borders, baskets, and containers all summer long.

What Makes It Special

• Masses of crisp white flowers

• Compact, trailing growth

• Long-lasting summer color

Key Features

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Blooms: Summer to early autumn

• Grows in full sun or partial shade

• Easy to grow annual

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Mixed containers and rock gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Transplant 15–20 cm apart

Virginian Stock Mix – Seeds

(Cheiranthus maritimus)

Virginian Stock Mix is a charming, fragrant annual that produces clusters of delicate, brightly coloured flowers in shades of pink, white, yellow, and red. Its long-lasting blooms and compact growth habit make it ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers. This easy-to-grow variety attracts pollinators, bringing life and colour to your summer garden.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rockeries and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 15–20°C

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Viola ‘Scotch Hybrids’ Mixed Seeds (Viola cornuta)

A charming and hardy perennial, Viola ‘Scotch Hybrids’ produces a mix of large, vibrant blooms in a variety of colors from spring to autumn. Compact and versatile, these violas are perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, adding long-lasting color and attracting pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Mix of bright, large blooms in multiple colors

• Hardy, compact plants ideal for small garden spaces

• Long flowering season, attracting bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and rock gardens

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

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 the same year or the next season

Thunbergia ‘Sunrise’ Orange – Seeds (Thunbergia alata)

Thunbergia ‘Sunrise’ Orange (Thunbergia alata) is a vigorous, fast-growing annual climber producing bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers with dark centers throughout summer. Ideal for trellises, fences, pergolas, and hanging baskets, its cascading habit and long flowering season make it perfect for adding vibrant color and vertical interest to your garden. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it also attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Why Grow "Sunrise Orange"

• Bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers with dark centers

• Fast-growing, vigorous climber

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Perfect for trellises, pergolas, and hanging baskets

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Thunbergia alata)

• Height: 150–200 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Trellises, fences, pergolas, hanging baskets, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color and vertical interest to gardens

• Patio, balcony, and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Gardeners seeking fast-growing, long-flowering climbers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 25–30 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing and well-drained soil

Sweet Pea ‘Bijou’ Dwarf Mix – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea ‘Bijou’ Dwarf Mix is a charming, compact annual ideal for small gardens, containers, and borders. It produces clusters of fragrant, vibrant blooms in a range of colors, including pink, purple, white, and crimson. Its dwarf habit makes it perfect for low trellises, obelisks, or window boxes, bringing scent and color to every corner of the garden.

Why Grow "Bijou Dwarf Mix"

• Compact plants ideal for small spaces

• Fragrant, colorful blooms in multiple shades

• Long flowering season for continuous garden color

• Perfect for borders, containers, and low supports

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, trellises, window boxes, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Small gardens and container planting

• Low trellises, obelisks, and window boxes

• Adding fragrance and color to summer displays

• Gardeners seeking compact, easy-to-grow sweet peas

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in well-drained soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing