Container Garden Flower Seeds

Zinnia Dahliaflowered ‘Isabellina’ Seeds (Zinnia elegans)

Bring soft elegance to your garden with Zinnia Dahliaflowered ‘Isabellina’ (Zinnia elegans). This annual produces large, dahlia-like blooms in delicate pastel shades of cream and soft pink, creating a subtle yet striking display in borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s perfect for adding charm and color to summer and autumn gardens.

How to Grow

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

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

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

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart for healthy growth.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Key Features

• Large, dahlia-like flowers in soft pastel shades

• Long-flowering annual, summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and maintain, ideal for beginners

• Perfect for fresh cut flowers and bouquets

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring 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

• Regular deadheading keeps blooms fresh and encourages continuous flowering.

Zinnia ‘Super Cactus Redman’ – 50 Seeds (Zinnia elegans)

Make your garden bloom with bold color with Zinnia ‘Super Cactus Redman’ (Zinnia elegans). This annual produces extra-large, fully double cactus-like flowers in striking red shades, perfect for borders, beds, containers, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it adds a dramatic splash of color and attracts pollinators.

How to Grow

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

• Use well-drained, fertile soil in full sun.

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

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart once established.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Extra-large, fully double cactus-like red blooms

• Long-flowering annual, easy to grow and maintain

• Ideal for borders, beds, containers, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Bold and dramatic color for eye-catching garden displays

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

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, fertile soil

Quick Tip

• Pinch back young seedlings to encourage bushier growth and more abundant large blooms.

Purplish Lilac Lemon Bee Balm Mint Seeds (Monarda punctata)

Bring a fragrant and colorful touch to your garden with Purplish Lilac Lemon Bee Balm Mint. This striking perennial produces spiky clusters of lilac-purple flowers with lemon-scented foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it adds both beauty and ecological value to borders, beds, and wildflower gardens.

Why Grow "Purplish Lilac Lemon"

• Unique lilac-purple flower spikes with lemon-scented foliage

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Drought-tolerant and easy to grow

• Adds color and texture to borders, beds, and wildflower gardens

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Monarda punctata)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, flower beds, pollinator gardens, containers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun for best flowering

🌿 Alchemilla mollis Lady’s Mantle – Hardy Perennial with Soft Green Foliage and Airy Lime Flowers

Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla mollis) is a much-loved hardy perennial grown for its soft, velvety, fan-shaped leaves and delicate sprays of lime-green flowers that float above the foliage in late spring and early summer. The leaves beautifully catch dew and raindrops, adding ornamental interest even when not in bloom. Extremely reliable and easy to grow, this classic garden plant is ideal for borders, ground cover, edging, cottage gardens, and shaded areas.

Key Features

● Soft, pleated green leaves with decorative dew-catching effect
● Airy lime-green flowers from late spring to early summer
● Hardy, long-lived perennial with low maintenance needs
● Excellent ground cover and border edging plant
● Performs well in sun or partial shade

How to Sow & Grow Lady’s Mantle (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April) in trays or pots
Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once seedlings are established
Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)
Flowering: V–VII (May–July)
Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)
Average germ time: 14–21 days
Depth: Surface sow — do not cover, but press gently into the soil (requires light to germinate)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Plant spacing: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)
Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh foliage.
● Tolerates shade better than many perennials.
● Can self-seed gently if flowers are left in place.
● Excellent companion plant for roses and perennials.
● Ideal for naturalistic and cottage-style gardens.

Special Features

● Decorative foliage attractive throughout the season
● Hardy and reliable in a wide range of conditions
● Beautiful fresh or dried flowers for arrangements

Black-eyed Susan Mix – Seeds

(Thunbergia alata)

Black-eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata) is a fast-growing climber with masses of cheerful, brightly colored blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and cream, each with a characteristic dark center. Perfect for adding a splash of long-lasting color, this mix thrives on trellises, fences, or hanging baskets, creating a vibrant display all summer long.

Why Grow Black-eyed Susan Mix?

• Free-flowering climber with vivid blooms

• Long season of color from summer to frost

• Easy to grow and fast covering

• Great for both vertical and container gardening

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber

• Height: 150–200 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun or light shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Covering fences, trellises, and arches

• Hanging baskets and balcony displays

• Fast seasonal screening

• Bright summer color in any garden

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant: Harden off and plant outside after last frost

• Outdoor sowing: Late spring in warm soil, directly where plants will climb

• Support: Provide trellis, netting, or string for climbing habit

Dwarf Foxglove 'Foxy' Mix – 8000 Seeds (Digitalis purpurea)

Add cottage garden charm with Dwarf Foxglove 'Foxy', a compact variety that produces spires of trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink, purple, cream, and white. Unlike taller foxgloves, 'Foxy' grows to a manageable height, making it perfect for smaller gardens, beds, borders, and containers. Loved by bees and pollinators, it’s a classic for wildlife-friendly planting.

What Makes It Special

• Compact foxglove, only 60–80 cm tall

• Mix of soft, romantic colors with speckled throats

• Blooms in the first year from seed

• Perfect for beds, borders, and wildlife gardens

Key Features

• Pack Size: 8000 seeds

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Biennial (flowers in year one if sown early)

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Beds, borders, and mixed plantings

• Containers and small gardens

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors Jan–May on moist seed compost, press seeds lightly (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Flowers: June–August

Yarrow ‘Pastel’ Mix Seeds (Achillea millefolium)

A hardy and long-flowering perennial, Yarrow ‘Pastel’ Mix produces flat-topped clusters of delicate blooms in soft shades of pink, peach, and cream. Compact and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, attracting bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Soft pastel blooms in pink, peach, and cream

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and long-flowering

• Attracts pollinators, enhancing wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Achillea millefolium

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows and pollinator-friendly plantings

• Containers and low-maintenance garden designs

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 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing

Poached Egg Plant – 460 Seeds (Limnanthes douglasii)

Brighten your garden with Poached Egg Plant, featuring charming white flowers with golden centers that resemble tiny poached eggs. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white-and-yellow blooms

• Compact and bushy growth habit

• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

Key Features

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Full sun to partial shade

• Annual, blooms late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Garden borders and rockeries

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and cottage-style gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

Sweet Scabious Dwarf Double Mix – Seeds

(Scabiosa atropurpurea)

Sweet Scabious Dwarf Double Mix produces compact, bushy plants adorned with fully double, colourful blooms in shades of pink, lavender, and cream. Long-flowering and easy to grow, these dwarf scabious plants are perfect for borders, rockeries, and container displays. They attract butterflies and bees, making them a pollinator-friendly garden choice.

Why Grow Sweet Scabious Dwarf Double Mix?

• Fully double, colourful flowers in pink, lavender, and cream

• Compact and long-flowering

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Annual / short-lived perennial

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowers: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Rockeries and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance ornamental planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately; deadhead to prolong flowering