Container Garden Flower Seeds

Rudbeckia 'Autumn Forest' – Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Rudbeckia 'Autumn Forest' is a striking variety of Black-Eyed Susan with warm, fiery shades of red, bronze, orange, and golden yellow – like the colors of a glowing autumn woodland. Its daisy-like flowers with dark centers bloom generously over summer and early autumn, creating a bold display that attracts bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant mix of autumn-toned blooms

• Long flowering season with continuous color

• Pollinator-friendly, attracting bees and butterflies

• Excellent for cutting, borders, and containers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Common name: Black-Eyed Susan

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 45–60 cm tall, bushy habit

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

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly borders

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Container displays

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist compost, press lightly, and cover very lightly with fine compost or vermiculite

   • Maintain 18–22°C; germination takes 7–21 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough; plant outdoors after frost

4. Care: Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering. Water well in dry spells.

Thunbergia 'Sunrise' Mixed Seeds (Thunbergia alata)

Thunbergia 'Sunrise' is a vibrant climbing plant producing trumpet-shaped flowers in warm, sunrise-inspired colors. Its fast-growing vines and lush foliage make it perfect for trellises, fences, arches, and hanging baskets, adding tropical charm and color to any garden or patio.

What Makes It Special

• Bright trumpet-shaped blooms in orange, yellow, and warm hues

• Fast-growing climber with lush green foliage

• Ideal for creating vertical displays and adding tropical flair

• Perfect for containers, trellises, and pergolas

Key Features

• Botanical name: Thunbergia alata

• Common name: Thunbergia 'Sunrise' Mixed

• Seed count: 35 seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 2–3 m tall, climbing habit

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

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

• Lifespan: Annual in temperate zones; perennial in frost-free areas

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, and arches

• Hanging baskets and patio containers

• Vertical gardens or pergolas

• Adding bright, tropical color to any garden

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors or after last frost outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination

   • Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in moist, well-drained soil

   • Keep soil warm and moist until seedlings appear (10–20 days)

3. Support: Provide trellis or climbing support as plants grow

4. Care: Regular watering and feeding encourage lush growth and abundant flowers

Sweet Alyssum ‘Paletta’ Salmon – Seeds

(Lobularia maritima)

Sweet Alyssum ‘Paletta’ Salmon is a low-growing annual with dense clusters of fragrant, salmon-colored flowers. Its spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers. Long-flowering, easy to grow, and attractive to pollinators, it adds a soft, delicate touch to any garden.

Why Grow Sweet Alyssum ‘Paletta’ Salmon?

• Dense clusters of fragrant salmon-colored blooms

• Low-growing, spreading habit

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 10–20 cm

• Flowers: Spring to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, rockeries, and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edging and groundcover plantings

• Low-maintenance, long-flowering displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Regular watering; deadhead for prolonged flowering

Moss Rose Extra Double Mix Seeds (Portulaca grandiflora)

Moss Rose Extra Double Mix (Portulaca grandiflora) is a vibrant annual producing a profusion of double, colorful blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it perfect for rockeries, borders, containers, and sunny garden beds. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, it attracts pollinators while brightening up any garden with long-lasting summer color.

Why Grow "Extra Double Mix"

• Abundant double blooms in vibrant mixed colors

• Low-growing, spreading habit ideal for ground cover

• Long flowering period from summer to autumn

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Portulaca grandiflora)

• Height: 10–20 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Rockeries, borders, containers, ground cover, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Sunny borders and garden beds

• Rockeries and container displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in seed trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead occasionally to prolong flowering

Aster "Color Carpet Mix" – Seeds

(Callistephus chinensis)

Aster "Color Carpet Mix" is a charming dwarf variety that produces a vivid carpet of colorful blooms in late summer and autumn. With compact, bushy growth and daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, blue, and white, this mix is perfect for brightening borders, rockeries, and container displays. Long-lasting blooms make them excellent for cutting, bringing cheer indoors as well.

Why Grow Aster "Color Carpet Mix"?

• Compact, bushy habit with masses of blooms

• Vibrant mix of summer and autumn colors

• Long flowering season

• Great for edging, containers & small gardens

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Blooms: July–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Bedding & edging

• Rock gardens and low borders

• Patio containers

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, in trays or pots, lightly covering seeds

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20 cm apart

• Sow outdoors: May, directly where they are to flower

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–21°C

• Remove faded blooms to extend flowering season

Nasturtium ‘Fiery Festival’ Double Red Seeds (Tropaeolum majus)

Nasturtium ‘Fiery Festival’ is a vibrant annual producing fully double, fiery red blooms with a trailing or bushy habit. Blooming from late spring to autumn, it’s perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and garden borders. Hardy, easy to grow, and edible, its colorful flowers also attract pollinators and add a dramatic splash of color to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Fully double, fiery red blooms

• Edible flowers and attractive to pollinators

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and long-flowering

Key Features

• Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus

• Annual

• Height: 20–40 cm (bushy) or trailing 50–70 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets, containers, and borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edible flowers for salads and garnishes

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year

🌸 Salvia horminum ‘Blue Monday’ – Clary Sage with Intense Blue Bracts for Summer Colour

‘Blue Monday’ is a striking annual clary sage grown primarily for its vivid blue bracts, which surround small, discreet flowers and provide long-lasting ornamental impact. The upright, well-branched plants create strong vertical accents in the garden, making this variety especially effective in borders, cottage gardens and cut-flower beds.

The colourful bracts retain their intensity for weeks and are excellent for fresh and dried arrangements. Easy to grow and tolerant of summer heat, ‘Blue Monday’ performs best when planted in groups for maximum visual effect and is also attractive to bees and pollinators.

Key Features

● Intense blue decorative bracts with long-lasting colour
● Upright, well-branched growth habit
● Excellent for borders, cutting and drying
● Easy to grow and heat tolerant
● Attractive to bees and beneficial insects

How to Sow & Grow Clary Sage ‘Blue Monday’ (UK)

Direct sowing recommended
Direct outdoors (spring): IV–V (April–May)
Direct outdoors (autumn): IX–X (September–October) (overwintering for earlier flowering)
Flowering: VI–IX (June–September)
Life cycle: Annual
Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)
Average germ time: 10–21 days
Depth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Moderate
Environment: Full sun
Soil type: Well-drained soil; tolerates poorer soils
Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Autumn sowing produces stronger plants and earlier flowering.
● Avoid overly rich soil to maintain compact growth.
● Deadhead lightly or harvest stems to encourage continued display.
● Excellent choice for naturalistic and pollinator-friendly plantings.
● Ideal for both fresh and dried flower use.

Lobelia 'Sapphire' – 6000 Seeds (Lobelia pendula)

Bring a cascade of intense color to your garden with Lobelia 'Sapphire'. This trailing variety dazzles with a profusion of rich sapphire-blue flowers and delicate green foliage, creating a stunning waterfall effect in baskets, containers, and window boxes.

What Makes It Special

• Striking sapphire-blue flowers with trailing habit

• Perfect for creating a bold, eye-catching display

• Compact, free-flowering, and easy to grow

Key Features

• Height: 12–15 cm

• Spread: Trails up to 30–35 cm

• Long-lasting summer blooms

• Ideal for trailing and edging displays

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Border edges and summer displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Jan–Apr on the surface of moist compost

• Do not cover seeds – they need light to germinate

• Keep at 18–20°C; germination takes 14–21 days

• Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost

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