Container Garden Flower Seeds

Clary Sage – White Swan Seeds (Salvia horminum)

Bring elegance and fragrance to your garden with Clary Sage – White Swan (Salvia horminum). This striking annual herb is prized for its large, pure white bracts that surround tiny flowers, creating a dramatic, eye-catching display. Both ornamental and aromatic, it’s an excellent choice for garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

How to Grow

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

• Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.

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

• Thin seedlings once large enough to handle, spacing them about 20–25 cm apart.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering.

Key Features

• Pure white bracts that create a bold floral display

• Easy-to-grow annual, fast to flower in a single season

• Aromatic foliage, often used in traditional remedies and crafts

• Excellent as a cut flower for fresh or dried arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and flower borders

• Cutting gardens and bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Containers and decorative pots

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring indoors or outdoors after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil consistently moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For a longer display, stagger sowings every few weeks during spring and early summer.

CLARY SAGE "BLUE MONDAY" SEEDS (Salvia horminum)

Add striking color and fragrance to your garden with Clary Sage "Blue Monday". This annual produces tall spikes of vibrant blue flowers with aromatic foliage, creating a bold and beautiful display in borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and fast-flowering, it attracts pollinators while adding a touch of elegance to your garden.

Why Grow "Blue Monday"

• Vibrant blue flower spikes with aromatic foliage

• Fast-growing and easy to maintain

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Salvia horminum)

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Adding bold color to garden borders and beds

• Container and patio planting

• Attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Beginner gardeners seeking easy-to-grow, striking flowers

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 25–30 cm apart

• Full sun and well-drained soil ensures best flowering

Cineraria Hybrida Dwarf Mix ‘Amigo Strain’ – Seeds (Senecio hybridus nana)

Cineraria Hybrida Dwarf Mix ‘Amigo Strain’ produces a stunning display of bright, daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white. Compact and low-growing, it is ideal for pots, borders, and window boxes. This easy-to-grow annual blooms early in spring, adding vibrant color to indoor and outdoor displays.

Why Grow "Amigo Strain"

• Compact, dwarf habit for small spaces

• Bright, multicolored daisy-like blooms

• Long-lasting and early flowering

• Ideal for containers, borders, and window boxes

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Senecio hybridus nana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Early spring

• Position: Partial shade to bright indirect light

• Uses: Containers, window boxes, borders, indoor displays

Ideal For

• Patio and balcony containers

• Indoor bright spots

• Early spring color in gardens

• Borders and small-scale plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots when large enough

• Keep soil moist, avoid direct harsh sunlight

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Chives ‘Bohemia’ – Seeds (Allium schoenoprasum) – Hardy Perennial

Chives ‘Bohemia’ is a hardy perennial herb, perfect for overwintering and providing fresh growth year after year. Known for its fine, hollow green leaves and mild onion flavor, it’s a versatile kitchen herb ideal for salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes. In summer, attractive purple-pink flowers appear, loved by bees and pollinators, making this a decorative as well as useful garden plant.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April in pots or trays at 15–20°C.

• Sow outdoors: April – July in finely prepared soil.

• Thin or transplant seedlings to 20 cm apart.

• Prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil.

• Cut regularly to encourage fresh growth.

Key Features

• Hardy perennial herb with overwintering growth

• Fine, mild onion-flavored leaves

• Decorative purple flowers attract pollinators

• Easy to grow in pots, borders, or herb gardens

• Reliable year-round harvests

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, soups, sauces, and garnishes

• Herb gardens, borders, and containers

• Attracting bees and pollinators

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – July

• Harvest: May – October, with regrowth in spring

Quick Tip

Divide clumps every few years to maintain healthy growth and extend the lifespan of your chive plants.

China Pink 'Merry-go-round' – Seeds

(Dianthus chinensis)

China Pink 'Merry-go-round' is a charming annual featuring vibrant, frilled blooms in shades of pink with delicate markings. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, providing continuous colour throughout the summer. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts pollinators, adding life and beauty to any garden.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• 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 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Celosia Giant Mix – Towering Plumes of Fiery Color

Celosia Giant Mix produces bold, feathery plumes in brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink. These tall, show-stopping blooms add vibrant color and striking texture to summer borders, cutting gardens, and large containers. Flowering nonstop until frost, they bring drama and height to any display.

What Makes It Special

• Extra-tall plumed celosia for maximum impact

• Brilliant mix of fiery summer colors

• Excellent for cut and dried floral arrangements

• Thrives in hot, sunny conditions

• Long-flowering from summer to frost

Key Features

• Height: 80–100 cm – perfect for back borders

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Adds height and structure to garden designs

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Ideal For

• Back borders and cutting gardens

• Large pots and planters

• Dried flower crafts and arrangements

• Bold, tropical-inspired displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Lightly press seeds into soil, do not cover heavily

• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Carnation Chadbaud ‘Benigna’ – 100 Seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Carnation Chadbaud ‘Benigna’ (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a beautiful, compact annual with soft pink, fragrant blooms. Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, it adds elegance and color to your garden from late spring to autumn. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it also attracts pollinators.

Why Grow "Benigna"

• Fragrant soft pink blooms

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Long flowering period from late spring to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Dianthus caryophyllus)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, patios, cottage gardens

Ideal For

• Small garden beds and borders

• Rockeries and container planting

• Patio displays and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Carnation Black – Seeds (Dianthus heddewigii ‘Chianti’)

Carnation ‘Black Chianti’ is a dramatic annual with deep, velvety maroon to near-black blooms that make a bold statement in beds, borders, and cut arrangements. Its compact habit, long flowering season, and striking color bring elegance and contrast to any garden. Easy to grow and perfect for adding depth to mixed displays.

Why Grow "Black Chianti"

• Striking near-black, velvety blooms

• Compact and easy to grow

• Long flowering season

• Great for cutting and arrangements

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Dianthus heddewigii)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Bold bedding schemes

• Patio containers

• Cottage and modern gardens

• Dark accents in floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays/pots

• Sow outdoors: April–June in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant or thin to 20–25 cm apart

• Remove spent blooms to extend flowering

Carnation ‘Vienna’ – 200 Seeds (Dwarf Vienna, Dianthus caryophyllus)

Carnation ‘Vienna’ (Dianthus caryophyllus Dwarf Vienna) is a charming annual producing compact, fragrant blooms in delicate pastel shades. Its dwarf, bushy habit makes it ideal for borders, rockeries, containers, and patios. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it adds elegance and fragrance to any garden while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Vienna"

• Compact, bushy habit perfect for small spaces

• Fragrant, delicate pastel-colored blooms

• Long-lasting flowering from late spring to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Dianthus caryophyllus, Dwarf Vienna)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, patios, cottage gardens

Ideal For

• Small garden beds and borders

• Rockeries and container planting

• Patio displays and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering