Container Garden Flower Seeds

Mrs. J. Bradshaw ‘Brilliant Scarlett’ Seeds (Geum chiloense)

A vibrant perennial, Mrs. J. Bradshaw ‘Brilliant Scarlett’ produces striking, fiery scarlet blooms on sturdy stems above clumps of fresh green foliage. Hardy and long-flowering, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds, attracting pollinators and adding bold color from late spring to summer.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant scarlet flowers with strong garden presence

• Hardy, long-flowering perennial ideal for dramatic displays

• Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinator gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Geum chiloense

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Garden borders and cottage-style plantings

• Mixed perennial beds and containers

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing

Pansy Swiss ‘Giant Flame’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

Bring fiery color to your garden with Pansy Swiss ‘Giant Flame’ (Viola wittrockiana). This striking variety produces large, vibrant blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow, creating a dramatic, eye-catching display. Hardy and easy to grow, it’s perfect for borders, containers, and window boxes, adding warmth and cheer from spring to early summer.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors in early spring.

• Use well-drained seed compost and lightly press seeds onto the surface (do not cover).

• Keep soil moist and maintain bright light for germination (10–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings into well-drained soil with spacing of 20–25 cm apart.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.

Key Features

• Large, vibrant blooms in fiery red, orange, and yellow shades

• Hardy annual/perennial in cooler climates

• Long-flowering from spring to early summer

• Ideal for borders, containers, and window boxes

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers and patio planters

• Window boxes and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors, or early spring outdoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, keep soil moist, do not cover seeds

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

Quick Tip

• Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage new blooms and maintain vibrant color throughout the season.

English Lavender Seeds (Lavandula angustifolia)

A classic perennial, English Lavender produces fragrant spikes of purple flowers above aromatic silver-green foliage. Hardy and long-flowering, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and containers, attracting bees and butterflies while adding scent, color, and texture to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant purple flower spikes with aromatic foliage

• Hardy, long-flowering, and drought-tolerant

• Attracts pollinators, supporting bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and rock gardens

• Containers, pots, and low-maintenance garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly and aromatic garden plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing

English Daisy 'Super Enorma' Red Seeds (Bellis perennis)

The English Daisy ‘Super Enorma’ Red is a premium variety renowned for its extra-large double blooms in a rich, velvety red shade. Compared to traditional English daisies, ‘Super Enorma’ produces bigger, showier flowers that stand out beautifully in spring borders, containers, and cottage gardens. This hardy perennial, often grown as a biennial, brings an early burst of dramatic color and pairs perfectly with spring bulbs and other bedding plants.

What Makes It Special

• Extra-large blooms for maximum impact

• Vivid deep red pompon flowers that brighten spring gardens

• Compact growth yet highly floriferous

• Hardy and reliable, ideal for early-season displays

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis

• Variety: Super Enorma Red

• Flower size: Larger than standard Bellis varieties

• Height/Spread: 15–20 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Early spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Perennial, usually cultivated as a biennial

Ideal For

• Spring bedding and borders

• Containers and pots for dramatic color

• Cottage gardens and mixed plantings

• Pairing with tulips, hyacinths, and pansies for classic displays

• Gardeners seeking large, showy daisies in bold red

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: May to July for flowers the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on the surface of moist seed compost, as seeds need light to germinate.

   • Keep at 15–20°C; germination takes 14–28 days.

3. Transplant/Thin: Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle and grow on in cooler conditions. Harden off before planting 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Regular deadheading encourages longer flowering. Protect young plants from harsh frost.

Toadflax Baby Snapdragon Mix – Seeds (Linaria maroccana)

Toadflax Baby Snapdragon Mix is a charming, compact annual producing masses of small, colorful blooms reminiscent of miniature snapdragons. Flowering from late spring to early summer, it creates cheerful displays in borders, containers, and rockeries. Easy to grow and long-flowering, this variety attracts bees and butterflies, adding vibrant color and pollinator-friendly interest to your garden.

Why Grow "Baby Snapdragon Mix"

• Compact plants with abundant small, colorful blooms

• Long flowering season for continuous summer color

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Ideal for borders, containers, and rockeries

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Linaria maroccana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

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

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to borders and beds

• Patio and balcony container planting

• Rockeries and low garden displays

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Early spring, 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: Directly in soil after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and sunny locations

Rock Cress White Seeds (Arabis caucasica ‘White’)

A low-growing and hardy perennial, Rock Cress White produces a carpet of delicate white flowers in early spring, perfect for adding brightness to rock gardens, borders, and containers. Compact and evergreen, it provides early-season color and attracts pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Masses of pure white blooms in early spring

• Compact, low-growing, and evergreen foliage

• Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Arabis caucasica ‘White’

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 10–15 cm (4–6 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and alpine plantings

• Borders and edging

• Container plantings for early-season color

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

Garden Catmint Seeds (Nepeta mussinii)

A hardy perennial, Garden Catmint produces spikes of soft lavender-blue flowers over aromatic gray-green foliage. Long-flowering and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, attracting bees and butterflies while adding texture and fragrance.

What Makes It Special

• Soft lavender-blue blooms over aromatic foliage

• Hardy, long-flowering, and drought-tolerant

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nepeta mussinii

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Containers and low-maintenance garden designs

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing

English Daisy 'Pomponette' White Seeds (Bellis perennis)

The English Daisy ‘Pomponette’ White is a refined garden classic, producing neat, double pompon-like flowers in pure white. Compact and long-flowering, it brings freshness and elegance to borders, pots, and spring bedding schemes. Its timeless charm makes it perfect for traditional cottage gardens and for pairing with tulips, violas, or primroses.

What Makes It Special

• Produces pure white, pompon-style blooms for a clean and elegant look

• Compact, hardy, and easy to grow in most gardens

• Provides a long flowering season from early spring onwards

• Excellent choice for classic bedding schemes and container planting

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis

• Variety: Pomponette White

• Height/Spread: 15–20 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; thrives in moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Early spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Perennial, often grown as a biennial

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and traditional flower beds

• Spring bedding displays with tulips and primroses

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Low-growing borders and edging

• Adding a soft, white contrast to mixed planting schemes

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Late spring to mid-summer (May–July) for flowers the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist seed compost.

   • Do not cover, as seeds need light to germinate.

   • Keep moist at 15–20°C. Germination takes 14–28 days.

3. Transplant/Thin: When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant to pots or trays. Plant outdoors 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering. Protect young plants from severe frost.

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' – Seeds

(Tropaeolum nanum)

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' is a compact, low-growing annual that produces vibrant peach-colored blooms with subtle apricot tones. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Easy to grow and fast-flowering, this variety also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding colour and life to your garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Containers and hanging baskets

• Borders and edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering