Cut Flower Seeds

Carnation ‘Marie Chabaud’ Seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus) – Cutting Flower

Bring classic elegance to your garden with Carnation ‘Marie Chabaud’ (Dianthus caryophyllus). This hardy annual produces large, fragrant blooms in soft pink shades, perfect for cutting gardens, borders, and containers. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it’s ideal for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained, fertile soil in full sun.

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist until germination (10–14 days).

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 20–25 cm apart.

• Water regularly and remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Large, fragrant blooms in soft pink shades

• Long-flowering, ideal for cutting gardens

• Hardy and easy to grow

• Perfect for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens for fresh flowers

• Flower beds, borders, and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Floral arrangements and bouquets

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 weeks before last frost indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Regularly deadhead to prolong flowering and maintain healthy, vibrant blooms throughout the season.

Bells of Ireland – Striking Green Spires for Garden and Bouquets

Bells of Ireland (Molucella laevis) produces tall, elegant green spires adorned with cup-shaped calyces, perfect for adding vertical interest to garden beds or floral arrangements. These hardy annuals are easy to grow and provide a unique, fresh green accent that lasts in bouquets.

What Makes It Special

• Tall, elegant green spires

• Unique cup-shaped calyces

• Long-lasting in fresh or dried arrangements

• Adds vertical interest to gardens and floral displays

Key Features

• Hardy annual

• Grows 60–90 cm tall

• Blooms in mid to late summer

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Excellent for cutting and drying

Ideal For

• Garden borders and beds

• Cut flowers and bouquets

• Floral arrangements and decorations

• Adding unique greenery to landscapes

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct outdoors after frost

• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Space 20–30 cm apart

• Water moderately and ensure full sun

Sweet Pea Old Spice ‘America’ – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea Old Spice ‘America’ is a fragrant annual climber producing striking red, white, and blue blooms reminiscent of the American flag. Its robust growth and long flowering season make it perfect for trellises, fences, obelisks, and window boxes. Easy to grow and highly fragrant, this variety adds patriotic color and sweet scent to summer gardens.

Why Grow "Old Spice ‘America’"

• Red, white, and blue fragrant blooms

• Long flowering season throughout summer

• Ideal for vertical displays and containers

• Adds color and scent to borders, patios, and trellises

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 150–180 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, obelisks, window boxes, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays

• Container and patio planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Gardeners seeking fragrant, long-flowering climbers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in well-drained soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing

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

Rudbeckia 'Autumn Pine' Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bring warm autumn tones to your garden with Rudbeckia 'Autumn Pine'. This hardy annual produces daisy-like blooms in rich golden-yellow shades with dark contrasting centers, perfect for creating a glowing late-summer display.

What Makes It Special

• Cheerful golden-yellow blooms with striking centers

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to first frost

• Hardy and low-maintenance—ideal for beginners

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Annual (sometimes short-lived perennial)

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cut flowers and late-season color

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–21°C

• Lightly cover seeds; germination in 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost in a sunny spot

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

Gayfeather ‘Star Purple’ Seeds (Liatris spicata)

A striking perennial, Gayfeather ‘Star Purple’ produces tall spikes of fluffy, vivid purple flowers that bloom from top to bottom. Elegant and long-lasting, it’s perfect for borders, prairie-style gardens, and cut flower arrangements, while also attracting bees, butterflies, and pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Unique fluffy purple spikes that bloom top-down

• Hardy, long-flowering, and elegant garden perennial

• Loved by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Liatris spicata

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Ideal For

• Borders, prairie gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cottage gardens and perennial beds

• Cut flower arrangements (excellent vase life)

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–May

• Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 20–40 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing

Annual Cut Flowers ‘Summer Bouquets’ Mix – 1 g Seeds

Bring armfuls of vibrant, long-lasting blooms to your home and garden with this specially selected Annual Cut Flowers ‘Summer Bouquets’ Mix. Including snapdragons, zinnias, larkspur, asters, and marigolds, this blend provides color, fragrance, and variety all summer long. Perfect for cutting gardens, borders, and cheerful summer displays.

Why Grow "Summer Bouquets Mix"

• Diverse blend of classic annual cut flowers

• Long flowering season with continuous color

• Excellent for fresh bouquets and arrangements

• Easy to grow, great for gardeners of all levels

Key Features

• Type: Annual flower mix

• Height: 30–90 cm (varies by species)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Cut flowers, borders, summer beds, bouquets

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and flower beds

• Summer bouquets and arrangements

• Bright, colorful borders

• Attracting pollinators

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Sow direct, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10–21 days, depending on species

• Thin seedlings to allow space for growth

• Regular deadheading encourages more blooms

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' Mixed – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' is a dazzling mix of small, double and semi-double blooms in rich tapestry shades of gold, burgundy, cream, and mahogany, often with striking bicolor patterns. Compact and floriferous, these zinnias provide months of vibrant color and thrive in sunny spots with minimal care.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Containers and pots

• Cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 25–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to extend flowering season

Zinnia Dahlia Orange – Vibrant, Fully Double Summer Blooms

Zinnia Dahlia Orange produces large, fully double blooms in a rich, glowing orange that brightens any garden. Perfect for borders, cutting gardens, and floral arrangements, these sturdy, heat-loving plants bloom non-stop from summer to frost. Their bold color adds warmth and impact both in the garden and in vases.

What Makes It Special

• Striking, fully double dahlia-type blooms

• Intense orange color for a bold summer statement

• Long-lasting as cut flowers with strong stems

• Thrives in heat and sun

• Blooms all summer until frost

Key Features

• Height: 75–90 cm – tall, strong plants

• Excellent vase life for arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

• Great for pairing with contrasting or complementary colors

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and bright floral bouquets

• Bold back-border plantings

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Summer displays with high visual impact

Sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 5–10 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil