Container Garden Flower Seeds

Moss Verbena – Bright, Low-Growing Blooms

Moss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta) produces a carpet of delicate, star-shaped flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white. Its fine, moss-like foliage and trailing habit make it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. This heat-tolerant, long-flowering annual attracts pollinators and adds vibrant color throughout the summer.

What Makes It Special

• Low-growing, trailing habit ideal for ground cover

• Long-lasting blooms in bright, cheerful colors

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Spreads 30–40 cm

• Annual – blooms the first year from seed

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Continuous flowering summer to frost

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer color displays and edging

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

Sowing

• • Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct in spring

  • Cover seeds lightly with compost

  • Germination: 10–14 days at 18–21°C

  • Space seedlings 20–25 cm apart

  • Full sun and regular watering for best blooms

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

Sweet Alyssum White ‘Snowcloth’ – Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Sweet Alyssum White ‘Snowcloth’ (Lobularia maritima) is a low-growing, fragrant annual with dense clusters of pure white flowers. Its delicate blooms form a carpet of color, ideal for borders, rockeries, hanging baskets, and containers. Hardy and fast-growing, it attracts pollinators and provides a long-lasting display throughout spring and summer.

Why Grow "Snowcloth"

• Dense clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers

• Low-growing and spreading habit

• Long-lasting blooms from spring to summer

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Lobularia maritima)

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowering: April–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, hanging baskets, ground cover

Ideal For

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Borders and edging

• Container and hanging basket displays

• Rockeries and low-maintenance flower beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Iceland Poppy ‘F2 Wind Song’ Mix Seeds (Papaver nudicaule)

A delicate and charming mix, Iceland Poppy ‘F2 Wind Song’ produces vibrant, papery blooms in shades of pink, orange, yellow, and white. Hardy and long-flowering, these poppies are perfect for borders, rock gardens, and wildflower-style plantings, bringing cheerful color from late spring into summer.

What Makes It Special

• Soft, papery flowers in a mix of pastel and bright shades

• Hardy, compact plants that thrive in cooler climates

• Attracts bees and pollinators, enhancing wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Papaver nudicaule

• Hardy perennial (often grown as an annual)

• Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and rock gardens

• Wildflower and cottage-style plantings

• Containers and pots for bright seasonal color

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Scatter seeds on the surface of well-drained soil; do not cover

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year when sown in spring

Hyssop Seeds (Hyssopus officinalis)

Grow a timeless herb with Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), a fragrant perennial prized for its aromatic leaves and striking blue-purple flowers. Traditionally used in herbal teas, remedies, and as a seasoning, hyssop also attracts pollinators and adds beauty to borders, herb gardens, and containers. Hardy and versatile, it’s an essential plant for both culinary and medicinal use.

How to Grow

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

• Use well-drained, light soil in a sunny location.

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep and thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart.

• Keep soil lightly moist until germination (14–21 days).

• Harvest leaves and flowers throughout summer for fresh or dried use.

Key Features

• Aromatic herb with blue-purple blooms

• Culinary, medicinal, and herbal tea uses

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Hardy perennial, easy to grow

• Adds beauty and fragrance to the garden

Ideal For

• Herb gardens, borders, and containers

• Herbal teas, remedies, and cooking

• Attracting pollinators and beneficial insects

• Gardeners seeking hardy, multipurpose plants

Sowing

• Best time: Spring indoors or after frost outdoors

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Trim plants after flowering to encourage bushier growth and a second flush of blooms.

English Daisy 'Pomponette' Red Seeds (Bellis perennis)

The English Daisy ‘Pomponette’ Red is a compact and eye-catching spring flower that produces dense, pompon-shaped double blooms in deep crimson to bright scarlet shades. Perfect for borders, edging, containers, or spring bedding, these hardy daisies bring vibrant early-season color and combine beautifully with tulips, violas, and forget-me-nots.

What Makes It Special

• Striking pompon-style flowers in vivid red tones

• Compact and hardy perennial, often grown as a biennial

• Early-flowering, adding bold color in spring

• Easy to grow and reliable in many garden settings

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis

• Variety: Pomponette Red

• 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 treated as a biennial

Ideal For

• Spring borders and edging

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Cottage gardens and traditional bedding displays

• Pairing with spring bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths

• Adding a bold red highlight among softer pastel flowers

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, then grow on in cooler conditions. Harden off before planting 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming. Protect young plants from severe frost.

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

Nemophila ‘Penny Black’ – Seeds (Nemophila menziesii)

The Nemophila ‘Penny Black’ is an annual with striking deep purple to almost black flowers featuring subtle white centers. Its compact, spreading habit makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing a dramatic and elegant display in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Unique deep purple, almost black blooms with white centers

• Compact, spreading growth habit for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Adds contrast and drama to mixed flower beds and gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila menziesii

• Variety: ‘Penny Black’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

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

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Creating striking color contrast in mixed plantings

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–May outdoors or March–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Dwarf Stock ‘Brompton Winter’ – Seeds (Matthiola incana)

Dwarf Stock ‘Brompton Winter’ (Matthiola incana) is a charming annual producing fragrant, compact clusters of flowers in shades of pink, white, and lavender. Blooming from late autumn to early spring, it adds color and scent to borders, containers, and cottage gardens during the cooler months. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety attracts pollinators and is perfect for creating a cheerful winter or early spring display.

Why Grow "Brompton Winter"

• Fragrant, compact flower clusters in pink, white, and lavender

• Blooming season from late autumn to early spring

• Low-maintenance, hardy annual

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for winter color

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Matthiola incana)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Late autumn to early spring

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Adding winter and early spring color to borders and beds

• Container and window box planting

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

• Low-maintenance fragrant displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: August–October in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: September–November directly in soil (mild climates)

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

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

• Water moderately until established