Container Garden Flower Seeds

California Poppy Frilly Fun Appleblossom – Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Frilly Fun Appleblossom’ is a cheerful, low-maintenance annual that produces abundant frilly, soft pink blooms all summer long. This compact, hardy variety creates a carpet of pastel color in borders, rockeries, and containers. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for brightening gardens while attracting bees and other pollinators.

Why Grow "Frilly Fun Appleblossom"

• Frilly, soft pink blooms with abundant summer color

• Compact, low-maintenance, and hardy

• Drought-tolerant and fast-growing

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding pastel color to borders and beds

• Rockeries and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Beginner gardeners seeking easy-to-grow flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: Early spring after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

California Poppy Mix – Bright, Cheerful Blooms

California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica) offer vibrant, cup-shaped flowers in a mix of stunning colors that brighten any garden. Hardy and low-maintenance, these annuals thrive in sunny spots and well-drained soil, creating a natural, carefree meadow effect.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant, colorful blooms

• Hardy and drought-tolerant

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Creates a natural, meadow-like effect

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–45 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to autumn

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Ideal For

• Garden borders and beds

• Wildflower meadows

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Minimal watering once established

California Poppy ‘Purple Gleam’ – Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Purple Gleam’ (Eschscholzia californica) is a striking variety with silky lilac-pink flowers that glow in the sun. This hardy, drought-tolerant annual thrives in poor soils and is perfect for borders, rockeries, and wildflower meadows. Flowering from summer into autumn, it brings long-lasting color while attracting bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and self-seeding, it will return year after year with minimal effort.

Why Grow "Purple Gleam"

• Unique lilac-pink flowers with a shimmering finish

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, meadows, containers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Naturalistic and wildflower-style gardens

• Adding soft, unusual color to borders and beds

• Rockeries and container planting

• Easy, low-maintenance seasonal color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September for earlier blooms

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil

• Self-seeds freely for natural displays

Butter Daisy – Seeds (Melampodium paludosum)

Butter Daisy (Melampodium paludosum) is a cheerful, low-growing annual that produces masses of bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers all summer long. With its compact, bushy habit and continuous blooms, it’s perfect for borders, edging, rockeries, and containers. Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and heat-loving, this daisy thrives in hot, sunny spots and poor soils, making it a reliable choice for vibrant, low-maintenance displays.

Why Grow "Butter Daisy"

• Masses of bright golden-yellow flowers

• Compact and bushy with nonstop blooms

• Heat- and drought-tolerant

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Melampodium paludosum)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, edging, rock gardens, containers

Ideal For

• Adding bright summer color to small spaces

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Low-maintenance or hot, sunny gardens

• Long-lasting bedding and edging

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–22°C

• Transplant seedlings 20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Series Mix – Seeds (Impatiens walleriana)

The Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Series Mix is a delightful, compact variety of impatiens that thrives in shady spots where other flowers may struggle. With its profusion of vivid blooms in shades of red, pink, violet, and white, it creates a bright, cheerful carpet of color throughout summer. Its dwarf, bushy habit makes it ideal for containers, edging, and bedding displays.

Highlights

• Compact dwarf series with uniform growth

• Continuous blooms all summer until frost

• Excellent for shady or semi-shaded areas

• Wide color range for vibrant displays

• Easy-care, low-maintenance flowering annual

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana

• Variety: 'Baby' Series Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

• Position: Partial shade to shade, moist well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Late spring through autumn

Perfect For

• Shady flower beds and borders

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Mixed summer bedding displays

• Brightening up north-facing gardens

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Jan–Apr at 21–24°C

• Surface sow on moist compost, do not cover (needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 20 cm apart

• Harden off and plant outdoors after last frost

California Poppy ‘Red Chief’ – Bold Red Blooms

California Poppy ‘Red Chief’ produces striking red-orange flowers that brighten gardens with their vivid, long-lasting color. Hardy and easy to grow, these poppies thrive in sunny spots and well-drained soil.

What Makes It Special

• Bold, vibrant red flowers

• Long flowering season

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–45 cm tall

• Blooms late spring through summer

• Thrives in full sun and poor soil

• Low-maintenance and resilient

Ideal For

• Garden beds and borders

• Rock gardens and wildflower meadows

• Containers and patios

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost

• Scatter thinly and lightly cover with soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Water moderately and provide full sun

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

The Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Scarlet is a compact, free-flowering variety that produces masses of brilliant scarlet-red blooms from late spring until the first frosts. Specially bred for its dwarf, uniform growth, it is perfect for creating bold splashes of color in bedding schemes, containers, and shaded gardens. Its reliable performance makes it a favorite for adding vibrancy to areas where other flowers may struggle.

Highlights

• Striking scarlet-red flowers all summer

• Compact, neat dwarf habit – ideal for bedding

• Thrives in sun or partial shade

• Long-lasting color until frost

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana

• Variety: 'Baby' Scarlet

• 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

• Bright summer bedding displays

• Containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes

• Shady borders and north-facing gardens

• Adding continuous bold red color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Jan–Apr at 21–24°C

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

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 20 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outdoors after last frost

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

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

The Busy Lizzie 'Baby' Orange is a compact, high-performing variety that produces a profusion of bright orange flowers from late spring until the first frosts. Its dwarf, uniform growth makes it perfect for bedding, borders, patio pots, and window boxes, where it brings a warm splash of long-lasting color. Thriving in both sun and partial shade, it’s an excellent choice for reliable summer displays.

Highlights

• Vibrant orange blooms all summer long

• Compact and uniform dwarf habit

• Excellent for shady garden spots

• Long flowering season until frost

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Impatiens walleriana

• Variety: 'Baby' Orange

• 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

• Bedding and borders

• Containers and patio pots

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Continuous orange color in mixed plantings

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Jan–Apr at 21–24°C

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

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 20 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outside after the last frost