Container Garden Flower Seeds

Drummond's Phlox 'Art Shades' Mix – Seeds (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)

Drummond's Phlox 'Art Shades' Mix (Phlox drummondii grandiflora) is a stunning annual that produces masses of large, brightly colored flowers in a wide range of pastel and vivid shades. Blooming from early summer to autumn, it provides long-lasting displays that light up borders, bedding schemes, rock gardens, and containers. With its compact habit and profusion of blooms, this phlox is both versatile and easy to grow, attracting bees and butterflies throughout the season.

Why Grow "Art Shades" Mix

• Bright and pastel blooms in a wide range of colors

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for borders and beds

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun or light shade

• Uses: Borders, bedding, rock gardens, containers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to summer displays

• Compact planting for small gardens or pots

• Rockeries, edging, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly flower beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Dragon's Blood Succulent – Seeds (Sedum spurium coccineum)

The Dragon’s Blood succulent is a hardy groundcover sedum, prized for its vibrant foliage that shifts through the seasons. Leaves emerge green, turn bronze-red in summer, and deepen to a striking crimson in autumn. In summer, it bursts into clusters of starry pink-red flowers, attracting pollinators and adding rich color to rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Why Grow Dragon’s Blood Succulent?

• Attractive red-tinted foliage all season

• Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance groundcover

• Produces masses of starry pink-red blooms in summer

• Spreads quickly to create a colorful carpet

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial succulent

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Spread: 30–45 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Maintenance: Very low – thrives on neglect once established

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and gravel beds

• Groundcover in sunny spots

• Containers and edging

• Drought-tolerant or low-water gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Spring, on the surface of moist sandy compost (do not cover)

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant: When seedlings are strong, move to individual pots

• Planting out: After last frost in a sunny, well-drained position

• Space plants: 20–30 cm apart

Tip: Once established, Dragon’s Blood requires minimal care and will spread naturally to fill gaps with colorful foliage.

Dianthus ‘Cheddar Pink’ Seeds (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)

A charming perennial, Dianthus ‘Cheddar Pink’ produces fragrant, bright pink flowers with frilled edges. Compact and hardy, this low-growing plant is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, adding color and scent from late spring through summer.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, bright pink flowers with delicate frilled edges

• Compact, low-growing habit ideal for borders and rock gardens

• Long flowering season with eye-catching blooms

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus gratianopolitanus

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and borders

• Containers and pots

• Fragrant, low-maintenance garden displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in the first or second season after sowing

Dianthus ‘Sweetness’ Mix Seeds (Dianthus plumarius)

A fragrant and charming perennial, Dianthus ‘Sweetness’ Mix produces clusters of double, colorful blooms in shades of pink, red, and white. Compact and hardy, it’s perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing long-lasting color and sweet fragrance from late spring through summer.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, double blooms in a mix of pink, red, and white

• Compact, hardy, and ideal for small garden spaces

• Long flowering season with eye-catching colors

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus plumarius

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and container plantings

• Fragrant garden displays

• Edging and small garden spaces

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 in the first or second season after sowing

Desert Bluebell – Stunning Sky-Blue Blooms

Desert Bluebells (Phacelia campanularia) produce vibrant sky-blue, bell-shaped flowers that create a striking display in any garden. Hardy and easy to grow, these annuals are perfect for borders, wildflower meadows, or attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant sky-blue bell-shaped flowers

• Fast-growing and hardy

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Ideal for naturalistic garden designs and wildflower meadows

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–50 cm tall

• Blooms in late spring to early summer

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Drought-tolerant once established

Ideal For

• Garden borders and beds

• Wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and cottage gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers sunny locations with well-drained soil

Dahlia 'Piccolo Single Mignon' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Piccolo Single Mignon' is a charming dwarf variety that produces masses of single flowers in a wide range of bright colors. With compact, bushy plants and a long flowering period, this variety is perfect for borders, pots, and containers. The cheerful blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator-friendly choice for any summer garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (grown from seed)

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Pots & containers

• Borders & edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooms

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

Dahlia 'Mignon Coltness' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Mignon Coltness' is a compact, free-flowering variety that produces masses of single blooms in warm shades of scarlet, orange, and yellow with golden centers. Easy to grow from seed, these bushy plants create a bold splash of summer color and are perfect for borders, edging, and containers. Loved by pollinators, they’ll keep your garden lively all season long.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (grown from seed)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Bedding and borders

• Containers and pots

• Edging paths and garden beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Deadhead regularly for continuous flowering

Dahlia 'Bloody Mary' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Bloody Mary' is a stunning compact variety that produces vibrant, dark red, fully double blooms with a rich, velvety texture. Its bushy habit and long flowering season make it ideal for borders, containers, and mixed flower beds. This eye-catching variety is also a favorite for cut flowers, adding dramatic color to bouquets and arrangements.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (grown from seed)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Borders and bedding displays

• Containers and pots

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant after last frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms