Cut Flower Seeds

Tulip Poppy Seeds (Papaver glaucum)

The Tulip Poppy (Papaver glaucum) is a striking annual with vibrant, cup-shaped flowers reminiscent of tulips. Available in shades of red, pink, and cream, these cheerful blooms bring a bold splash of color to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower mixes. Ideal for naturalizing, cut flowers, or adding a classic poppy charm to your garden.

Why Grow Tulip Poppy

• Unique tulip-shaped poppy blooms in vivid colors

• Easy-to-grow, hardy annual

• Great for borders, meadows, and cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Papaver glaucum

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Late spring–summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead for prolonged flowering or leave to self-seed

Tall Snapdragon Mixed Seeds (Antirrhinum majus ‘Maximus’)

Tall Snapdragon Mixed is a classic garden favorite featuring spikes of vibrant, tubular flowers in a mix of colors. Its tall, upright growth makes it perfect for borders, beds, and cut flower arrangements. Loved for its long flowering season and striking vertical display, it brings charm and elegance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant tubular flowers in assorted colors

• Tall, upright growth ideal for dramatic borders and cut flowers

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus ‘Maximus’

• Variety: Mixed

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–90 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Back borders and garden beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding vertical color and structure to summer gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–20°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors 20–25 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water moderately; remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Sweet William Scarlet Seeds (Dianthus barbatus Red)

Sweet William Scarlet is a vibrant biennial flower renowned for its rich, scarlet-red flower clusters. With upright growth and densely packed blooms, it is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. This hardy biennial adds striking color and charm to any garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Produces vivid scarlet-red flower clusters

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Biennial: reliable flowering in the second year

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William Scarlet

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–50 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Second year; late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–April for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom

Sweet William ‘Pinocchio’ Mix – Seeds

(Dianthus barbatus) – Biennial/Short-lived Perennial

The Sweet William ‘Pinocchio’ Mix is a compact variety that produces charming clusters of vividly colored flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and bicolor. Its fragrant, long-lasting blooms make it a favorite for borders, rock gardens, and cut flowers. Compact in habit, it’s perfect for smaller spaces and containers while still bringing cottage-garden charm.

Key Features

• Type: Biennial / short-lived perennial

• Height: 25–30 cm

• Blooming period: May–July (from second year)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and small gardens

• Long-lasting cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–20°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June for flowering the following year

• Sowing depth: Surface sow, lightly cover with fine soil

• Spacing: 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Deadhead regularly; mulch in winter for protection

Sweet William Flower Mix ‘Herald of Spring’ Seeds (Dianthus barbatus) – 700 Seeds

Celebrate spring with Sweet William Flower Mix ‘Herald of Spring’ (Dianthus barbatus). This vibrant annual mix produces clusters of fragrant, brightly colored blooms in shades of pink, red, and white. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, it’s easy to grow, long-flowering, and attracts pollinators for a lively garden display.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or indoors 6–8 weeks earlier.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil.

• Keep soil moist until germination (10–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart for healthy growth.

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering.

Key Features

• Clusters of fragrant blooms in pink, red, and white shades

• Hardy, easy-to-grow annual or biennial depending on climate

• Long-flowering and attractive to pollinators

• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens

• Compact growth habit perfect for edging and containers

Ideal For

• Flower beds, borders, and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Containers and patio planters

Sowing

• Best time: Spring outdoors or 6–8 weeks earlier indoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For a prolonged display, sow successive batches every 2–3 weeks during spring.

Sweet William ‘Holborn Glory’ Seeds (Dianthus barbatus)

Sweet William ‘Holborn Glory’ is a charming biennial or short-lived perennial with clusters of bi-colored red, pink, and white flowers. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Easy to grow and long-lasting, it adds vibrant color and fragrance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Eye-catching clusters of red, pink, and white flowers

• Fragrant and attractive to bees and butterflies

• Hardy and easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Biennial/perennial

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the following year

Sweet William 'Super Duplex' Mix Seeds (Dianthus barbatus Mix Double)

Sweet William 'Super Duplex' is a biennial flower prized for its lush, double-layered blooms in a mix of vibrant colors. Its dense flower clusters and upright growth make it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements, adding a bold and elegant splash of color.

What Makes It Special

• Produces dense, double-layered flower clusters

• Vibrant mix of colors for eye-catching displays

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William 'Super Duplex'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–50 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Second year; late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–April for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom

Sweet William 'Auricula Eyed' Mix Seeds (Dianthus barbatus)

Sweet William 'Auricula Eyed' is a biennial flower prized for its clusters of fragrant blooms with contrasting “eye” centers. This mix offers a variety of vivid colors, making it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its upright growth and dense flower clusters add dramatic color and charm to any garden setting.

What Makes It Special

• Produces dense clusters of fragrant, bi-colored flowers

• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Biennial: provides a reliable display in the second year

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William 'Auricula Eyed'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–50 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Second year; late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio pots

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–April for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; remove spent flowers to prolong bloom

Sweet Scabious Mixed – Elegant, Fragrant Pincushion Blooms

Sweet Scabious (Scabiosa atropurpurea) offers charming, pincushion-like flowers in a romantic mix of crimson, lavender, pink, and white. With their sweet scent and airy, branching stems, these blooms bring elegance to borders and cutting gardens from summer through autumn. Loved by pollinators, they make excellent long-lasting cut flowers and add a vintage, cottage-garden feel.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, old-fashioned charm

• Beautiful color mix from soft pastels to rich tones

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Long stems perfect for cutting

• Blooms until frost

Key Features

• Height: 60–90 cm – tall, airy growth

• Hardy annual – flowers first year from seed

• Long vase life

• Excellent pollinator plant

• Prolonged flowering season

Ideal For

• Cottage and country-style gardens

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly borders

• Summer-to-autumn displays

Sowing

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

• Cover seeds lightly with fine compost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–21°C

• Space plants 30 cm apart in full sun, well-drained soil

• Deadhead regularly for more blooms