Container Garden Flower Seeds

Pampas Grass Seeds (Cortaderia selloana)

Pampas Grass is one of the most iconic ornamental grasses, valued for its dramatic height, lush foliage, and striking feathery plumes that sway elegantly in the wind. A real statement plant, it is perfect as a focal point in gardens, borders, or large containers. Its plumes can also be dried and used in floral arrangements, wreaths, and modern interior décor.

What Makes It Special

• Tall, architectural grass with stunning feathery plumes

• Creates dramatic structure and movement in the garden

• Drought-tolerant and hardy once established

• Plumes can be cut and dried for long-lasting indoor decoration

Key Features

• Botanical name: Cortaderia selloana

• Common name: Pampas Grass

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: Up to 2.5 m tall, 1.5–2 m spread

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

• Flowering period: Late summer to autumn

• Lifespan: Hardy perennial grass

Ideal For

• Garden focal points and landscaping

• Large borders and wildlife-friendly planting

• Coastal gardens (tolerates wind and salt)

• Architectural garden design

• Cutting and drying for indoor decoration

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors, or May–June outdoors after frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on the surface of moist seed compost – do not cover (needs light to germinate)

   • Keep at 18–22°C, germination may take 2–4 weeks

3. Transplant: Move seedlings to individual pots when large enough to handle

4. Planting out: Harden off and plant outdoors in a sunny, sheltered spot with space to grow

5. Care: Water young plants well. Once established, Pampas Grass is drought-tolerant. Cut back old foliage in late winter to make way for fresh growth.

Nemesia 'Blue Gem' – Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

A striking variety of Nemesia, 'Blue Gem' is cherished for its masses of delicate violet-blue blooms with soft yellow throats. Compact and bushy, this annual is perfect for creating drifts of color in beds and borders or brightening up patio pots and containers. Its long-lasting flowers make it a reliable favorite throughout the summer months.

Highlights

• Unusual and eye-catching blue blooms

• Compact, free-flowering plants

• Extended blooming season in summer

• Easy to grow from seed

• Ideal for pots, edging, and low borders

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'Blue Gem'

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–25 cm tall

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn

Perfect For

• Cottage garden displays

• Borders, rockeries, and edging

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Mass planting for vibrant drifts of color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow; press seeds lightly into compost, do not cover

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Plant outdoors after last frost for best results

Horned Pansy 'Prince John' Seeds (Viola cornuta)

The Horned Pansy 'Prince John' is a delightful heirloom variety of Viola cornuta, loved for its charming golden-yellow blooms with subtle shading. Compact and long-flowering, it’s ideal for brightening up borders, containers, and rock gardens with a cheerful splash of sunshine. Hardy and easy to grow, it also attracts pollinators to the garden.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive golden-yellow flowers

• Hardy perennial (often grown as a biennial)

• Perfect for naturalizing or cottage-style gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta

• Perennial (treated as biennial in some climates)

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: May–September

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and naturalized plantings

• Borders, pots, and rockeries

• Long-lasting displays from spring to autumn

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April, cover lightly with compost

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant outdoors: after last frost, 20 cm apart

• Prefers sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Globe Amaranth ‘Strawberry Fields’ Red – Seeds (Gomphrena haageana)

Globe Amaranth ‘Strawberry Fields’ is a heat-loving annual that produces masses of vivid strawberry-red, clover-like blooms all summer long. These striking globe-shaped flowers hold their color exceptionally well, making them perfect for borders, pollinator gardens, and long-lasting cut or dried arrangements. Easy to grow and drought tolerant, it’s a bright, reliable favorite for sunny spots.

Why Grow "Strawberry Fields"

• Vivid strawberry-red, globe-shaped blooms

• Flowers hold their color when dried

• Heat and drought tolerant

• Long-lasting in fresh and dried arrangements

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Gomphrena haageana)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, containers, cut and dried flowers

Ideal For

• Adding bold red accents to beds and borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Dried flower crafts and everlasting bouquets

• Low-maintenance, heat-tolerant planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost at 20–25°C

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Geranium Pink F2 – Seeds (Pelargonium zonale F2)

Geranium Pink F2 is a reliable bedding geranium that adds soft charm and long-lasting color to any garden. Its compact plants produce large clusters of vibrant pink blooms over lush green foliage, flowering continuously through summer into early autumn. Easy to grow and weather-tolerant, it’s perfect for beds, borders, and patio containers.

Why Grow "Pink F2"

• Soft pink blooms with vibrant summer color

• Compact, bushy plants ideal for bedding

• Long flowering season with minimal care

• Heat and weather tolerant

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Pelargonium zonale F2)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, patio containers, window boxes

Ideal For

• Adding gentle pink tones to borders and beds

• Patio pots and balcony displays

• Long-lasting summer color with little effort

• Beginner gardeners wanting dependable blooms

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March at 20–25°C

• Germination: 7–21 days

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 20–25 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

FRENCH MARIGOLD – DEL SOL – 300 SEEDS (Tagetes patula nana)

Del Sol is a compact French Marigold with vibrant golden flowers that brighten any garden. It naturally repels pests and attracts pollinators, making it both beautiful and practical.

What Makes It Special
Del Sol is a compact French Marigold with vibrant golden flowers that brighten any garden. It naturally repels pests and attracts pollinators, making it both beautiful and practical.

Key Features

• Dwarf, compact growth habit (Tagetes patula nana)

• Bright golden blooms all season

• Low-maintenance and fast-growing

• Pest-deterring and pollinator-friendly

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

Ideal For

• Flower beds and garden borders

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Companion planting with vegetables

• Beginner-friendly gardeners

Sowing
Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow after frost danger passes. Germinates in 7–14 days. Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Flowering Tobacco Seeds (Nicotiana alata Grandiflora)

Flowering Tobacco is an elegant annual known for its large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant blooms in a variety of vibrant colors. Its upright, bushy habit makes it ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers. With a long flowering season and enchanting scent, it’s perfect for adding color and fragrance to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Large, fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers in assorted vibrant colors

• Upright, bushy growth ideal for borders and containers

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nicotiana alata Grandiflora

• Variety: Grandiflora

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–40 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and mixed plantings

• Containers, patios, and window boxes

• Fragrant floral displays and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly; do not cover

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors 30–40 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; deadhead faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Floss Flower ‘Blue Mink’ Seeds (Ageratum houstonianum)

The Floss Flower ‘Blue Mink’ is a compact, long-flowering annual that produces unique clusters of soft, fluffy sky-blue flowers from summer to autumn. Known for its neat, bushy habit and striking color, it’s perfect for bedding, borders, edging, and container planting. Its powder-blue shades blend beautifully with pinks, whites, and yellows, making it a versatile addition to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive fluffy blue blooms rarely found in annuals

• Compact, uniform growth ideal for low borders

• Long flowering season – continuous display until frost

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ageratum houstonianum

• Variety: Blue Mink

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

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

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Bedding and edging

• Container and patio displays

• Cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist compost; do not cover, as light aids germination

   • Maintain 18–22°C; germination usually takes 7–14 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough, grow on in small pots, then harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost

4. Spacing: Plant 20 cm apart

5. Care: Deadhead to extend the flowering season

Flower-of-an-Hour – Seeds (Hibiscus trionum)

Flower-of-an-Hour (Hibiscus trionum) is an eye-catching annual known for its delicate, pale yellow flowers with deep maroon centers that open in the morning and fade by evening. Blooming from summer to early autumn, this compact plant adds charm to borders, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators while providing fleeting, yet memorable, blooms that brighten any garden.

Why Grow "Flower-of-an-Hour"

• Pale yellow flowers with striking maroon centers

• Blooms open in the morning and fade by evening

• Compact, drought-tolerant, and easy-to-grow

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Hibiscus trionum)

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Cottage-style and naturalistic gardens

• Borders, containers, and small spaces

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Gardens with morning bloom interest

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun