Cut Flower Seeds

SOFT PINK MALLOW SEEDS (Lavatera trimestris)

Soft Pink Mallow is a charming annual that fills the garden with delicate, hibiscus-like blooms in soft pastel pink. Flowering over a long summer season, it creates a graceful display in borders, beds, and cottage gardens while also making an excellent cut flower. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, this mallow is perfect for adding color and elegance with minimal effort.

Why Grow "Soft Pink Mallow"

• Beautiful hibiscus-like flowers in soft pink shades

• Long flowering season for continuous color

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Lavatera trimestris)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator planting

Ideal For

• Cottage and informal garden styles

• Adding soft pastel tones to mixed borders

• Cutting for fresh floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: Directly after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Standing Cypress – 150 Seeds (Ipomopsis rubra)

Add a dramatic vertical accent to your garden with Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra). This hardy biennial or short-lived perennial produces tall, slender spikes covered with brilliant scarlet-red, trumpet-shaped flowers. Loved by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, it creates a striking display in wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings. Its fern-like foliage provides texture, while the flowers bloom in succession for weeks of color.

Why Grow Standing Cypress?

• Vibrant scarlet-red tubular flowers

• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators

• Tall, airy spires up to 90–150 cm

• Perfect for naturalistic and meadow plantings

• Heat and drought tolerant once established

Key Features

• Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial wildflower

• Height: 90–150 cm

• Flowering: Summer (July–September)

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, meadows, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows & prairie gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Adding height to borders and backdrops

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscapes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots, cover lightly with soil

• Sow outdoors: Directly in April–June where they are to grow

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Thin/plant spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the second year, but may self-seed for naturalized displays

Snow on the Mountain Seeds (Euphorbia marginata)

Snow on the Mountain is a striking annual known for its unique white-margined green foliage that creates a dramatic, snow-dusted effect. Its upright growth makes it perfect for garden borders, mixed beds, and floral displays. Loved for its ornamental foliage and easy care, it adds year-round interest to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white-edged foliage resembling a snow-dusted effect

• Upright, bushy growth adds structure and texture to gardens

• Long-lasting and low-maintenance

• Excellent for cut foliage arrangements

Key Features

• Botanical name: Euphorbia marginata

• Variety: Snow on the Mountain

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 30–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Garden borders and mixed beds

• Containers and patio displays

• Cut foliage for arrangements

• Adding ornamental texture and contrast

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or directly outdoors

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C

3. Transplanting: Thin or transplant seedlings 40–50 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; maintain well-drained soil; no special feeding required

Snapdragon Tall ‘Ruby Red’ Seeds (Antirrhinum majus maximum)

Snapdragons are a cottage garden favorite, and the Tall Ruby Red variety brings a bold splash of deep crimson to your beds and borders. These elegant spikes grow tall and upright, producing dense clusters of velvety, ruby-red flowers that bloom over a long season. Highly attractive to pollinators and easy to grow, they are perfect for creating vertical interest in flower beds, cutting gardens, and cottage-style displays.

What Makes It Special

• Striking ruby-red blooms for dramatic color impact

• Long flowering season, from summer to autumn

• Excellent as a cut flower with a long vase life

• Loved by bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus maximum

• Common name: Snapdragon Tall ‘Ruby Red’

• Seed count: Approx. per pack (customizable)

• Height/Spread: 60–80 cm tall, upright growth

• Position: Full sun, fertile well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June – October

• Lifespan: Half-hardy annual

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and classic borders

• Tall bedding displays for height and contrast

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Indoors from February–April; outdoors from May.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist seed compost (do not cover; needs light to germinate).

   • Keep at 18–20°C until germination (10–20 days).

   • Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 25–30 cm apart.

3. Care: Pinch out growing tips for bushier plants and deadhead regularly to extend flowering.

Snapdragon 'Trumpet Serenade' – Seeds (Antirrhinum majus)

A striking variety of snapdragon with tall, trumpet-shaped blooms in a rich mix of colors. Long-flowering and versatile, 'Trumpet Serenade' adds height, structure, and vibrant color to summer borders and cutting gardens. Beloved by pollinators, it brings life and charm to any display.

Why Grow Snapdragon 'Trumpet Serenade'?

• Showy, trumpet-like blooms in mixed colors

• Long flowering season

• Excellent as a cut flower

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–75 cm

• Flowers: Summer into early autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Use: Borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, containers

Ideal For

• Adding vertical color to mixed borders

• Cutting for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cottage-style and wildlife gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, lightly pressing seeds into moist compost (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 10–21 days at 18–21°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 25 cm apart

• Flowers: June–October

Tip: Pinch out young plants to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.

Silver Sea Holly – Seeds

(Eryngium planum)

Silver Sea Holly is a striking perennial known for its spiky, steel-blue flowers and silvery foliage. Its architectural form adds texture and drama to borders, rockeries, and perennial beds. Long-lasting and drought-tolerant, it also attracts bees and butterflies, making it perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Why Grow Silver Sea Holly?

• Unique spiky, steel-blue flowers with silvery foliage

• Hardy, drought-tolerant perennial

• Long-lasting blooms ideal for cutting

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Rockeries and perennial beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting for floral arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants

• Care: Low maintenance; drought-tolerant once established

Sea Lavender ‘Statice Seeker Mix’ Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

The Sea Lavender ‘Statice Seeker Mix’ produces a vibrant mix of long-lasting, papery blooms perfect for fresh and dried arrangements. This hardy annual thrives in sunny borders and containers, offering a spectrum of colors that add texture and elegance to bouquets, wreaths, and garden displays.

Why Grow ‘Statice Seeker Mix’

• Colorful, long-lasting blooms for fresh and dried arrangements

• Hardy and easy-to-grow annual

• Adds texture and interest to gardens and floral designs

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: Summer (July–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers, dried arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Cut flowers just before fully open for best drying results

Sea Holly Blue Seeds (Eryngium alpinum)

Striking and architectural, Sea Holly Blue produces spiky, thistle-like blooms in a unique metallic blue, surrounded by ruffled bracts. Its dramatic texture and shimmering color add bold contrast to borders and cut flower arrangements. Drought-tolerant and long-lasting, it’s a magnet for bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Unusual metallic-blue, spiky blooms

• Drought-tolerant and hardy perennial

• Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried

Key Features

• Botanical name: Eryngium alpinum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Architectural accents in borders

• Cottage, coastal, and wildlife gardens

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Requires stratification: mix seeds with moist compost, refrigerate 2–4 weeks

• Germination: 14–35 days at 18–22°C after cold treatment

• Thin seedlings 40 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing

Saffron Thistle Yellow – 20 Seeds (Carthamus tinctorius)

A striking and unusual garden flower, Saffron Thistle Yellow produces bold, spiky thistle-like blooms in golden-yellow shades that add texture and color to borders. This hardy, sun-loving plant is valued not only for its ornamental appeal but also for its long-lasting cut flowers and historical use as a natural dye and saffron substitute.

What Makes It Special

• Unique thistle-like blooms in glowing yellow

• Long vase life – excellent cut flower

• Drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soils

• Historically used for natural dyes and coloring

Key Features

• Hardy annual, height: 60–90 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Tolerates drought and poor ground

• Flowers June–September

Ideal For

• Striking borders and wildflower gardens

• Cut flower arrangements and drying

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Low-maintenance, sun-baked spots

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors Mar–May in well-drained soil, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Cover lightly with soil and water well

• Germination: 7–21 days

• Thin seedlings as they grow for stronger plants