Cut Flower Seeds

Matthiola Stock Ten Week Light Blue – Seeds (Matthiola incana)

Matthiola Stock Ten Week Light Blue (Matthiola incana) is a charming annual known for its elegant spikes of soft, light blue blooms. Flowering just 10 weeks after sowing, this variety combines quick growth with long-lasting beauty. Renowned for its delightful fragrance, it is perfect for borders, beds, and containers, as well as cut flower arrangements. A cottage garden favorite, it brings both color and scent into your summer garden.

Why Grow "Ten Week Light Blue"

• Soft light blue flower spikes with a sweet fragrance

• Quick to flower – just 10 weeks from sowing

• Ideal as cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Compact, easy-to-grow annual

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Matthiola incana)

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Flowering: Early to late summer

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Adding soft pastel color to summer borders

• Fragrant cottage-style planting

• Cut flower bouquets and arrangements

• Quick and rewarding garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–18°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Sweet Pea Extra Dwarf 'Little Sweetheart' Mix Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A delightful, compact variety of sweet pea, 'Little Sweetheart' produces a charming mix of fragrant blooms in shades of pink, purple, lavender, red, and white. Unlike traditional climbing sweet peas, this extra dwarf mix forms neat, bushy plants that stay low and compact—perfect for borders, pots, and containers. Their sweet fragrance and bright colors make them a summer favorite.

Why Grow 'Little Sweetheart'

• Extra dwarf, bushy growth – no staking or trellising required

• Abundant, colorful blooms with classic sweet pea fragrance

• Ideal for borders, pots, and small gardens

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm (extra dwarf)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Containers, borders, edging, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after frost, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Keep soil moist, avoid waterlogging

Dahlia ‘Cactus’ Hybrids Mixed – Spiky, Dramatic & Bursting with Color

Dahlia ‘Cactus’ Hybrids Mixed brings an explosion of exotic, spiky-petaled blooms in a dazzling mix of colors. Their starburst-shaped flowers add drama, height, and texture to any summer display. Flowering from mid-summer until the first frost, they’re perfect for creating bold borders, stunning cut flower arrangements, and show-stopping garden focal points.

What Makes It Special

• Exotic, spiky “cactus” blooms for dramatic impact

• Rich mix of vibrant colors

• Long flowering period for continuous beauty

• Perfect for cutting and floral design

• Adds height and texture to garden beds

Key Features

• Height: 90–120 cm – tall, strong stems

• Half-hardy annual – blooms first season

• Large, starburst-shaped flowers

• Excellent vase life

• Attracts pollinators

Ideal For

• Tall borders and garden backdrops

• Cutting gardens and bouquets

• Adding exotic flair to displays

• Late-summer garden interest

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Lightly cover with fine compost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Transplant after frost danger has passed, spacing 40–50 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil

Zinnia Dahlia ‘Envy’ Lime – Striking Green Blooms for Unique Displays

Zinnia Dahlia ‘Envy’ Lime is a truly unique variety producing large, dahlia-type blooms in an unusual chartreuse-lime green. These striking flowers stand out in borders, bouquets, and mixed plantings, adding a fresh and sophisticated touch. Long-lasting and heat-tolerant, they bloom continuously from summer to frost.

What Makes It Special

• Rare lime-green blooms not often seen in gardens

• Large, fully double dahlia-type flowers

• Long vase life – perfect for cutting

• Heat- and drought-tolerant for easy care

• Blooms all summer until frost

Key Features

• Height: 75–90 cm – ideal for middle or back borders

• Unique color that complements bright or pastel flowers

• Excellent for fresh and dried arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Sturdy stems hold up well in bouquets

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Mixed borders and cottage gardens

• Adding contrast to colorful plantings

• Late-summer wedding bouquets

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

Sweet Pea Perfume ‘Promise’ – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea Perfume ‘Promise’ is a fragrant annual climber producing elegant, soft pink blooms that release a delightful scent all summer. Perfect for trellises, fences, obelisks, and window boxes, its long flowering season and compact climbing habit make it ideal for adding both color and fragrance to borders and containers. Easy to grow, it’s a favorite for gardeners seeking beautiful, aromatic blooms.

Why Grow "Perfume ‘Promise’"

• Soft pink, fragrant blooms

• Long flowering season from summer onwards

• Compact climber suitable for trellises and containers

• Adds both color and sweet scent to gardens

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 displays in small or large gardens

• Patio and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• 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

Zinnia 'Burpeeana Giants Mix' – Seeds

(Zinnia elegans)

Zinnia 'Burpeeana Giants Mix' is a spectacular blend of bold, fully double blooms reaching up to 12–15 cm across. This mix features an array of dazzling colours, from vibrant reds, pinks, and oranges to golden yellows and whites. The tall, sturdy plants make a striking display in the garden and provide excellent cut flowers. Heat-loving and easy to grow, these zinnias are perfect for a summer of nonstop colour.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 75–100 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Bold, colourful borders

• Summer bedding displays

• Cut flower gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 30–40 cm apart

• Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers

Aster ‘Pavlova’ Deep Blue – Seeds

(Callistephus chinensis)

Aster ‘Pavlova’ Deep Blue produces large, fully double, deep blue flowers that brighten borders and bouquets. Compact and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and is easy to grow.

Why Grow Aster ‘Pavlova’ Deep Blue?

• Large, double deep blue blooms

• Long-flowering annual

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Perfect for borders and cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and flower beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flowers and bouquets

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April

• Sow outdoors: April–May

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 25–30 cm

• Care: Moderate watering; deadhead for continuous blooms

Painted Daisy Rainbow Mix Seeds (Chrysanthemum carinatum)

The Painted Daisy Rainbow Mix is a spectacular annual flower producing bold, daisy-like blooms in a wide range of colors—reds, pinks, yellows, whites, and bicolors, often with striking contrasting rings around the center. These cheerful flowers not only brighten up beds and borders but also make wonderful, long-lasting cut flowers. Easy to grow, they thrive in most garden soils and add a true splash of rainbow color throughout the summer.

What Makes It Special

• Striking multi-colored blooms with bold ring patterns

• Easy to grow, fast-flowering annual

• Excellent for cut flowers and garden displays

• Provides long-lasting summer color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum carinatum (also known as Glebionis carinata)

• Variety: Rainbow Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 50–70 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting (attracts bees & butterflies)

• Vibrant cut flower arrangements

• Summer bedding displays

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors or direct outdoors after frost risk has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on fine, moist compost, covering lightly with soil

   • Germination takes 7–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Harden off seedlings and plant outdoors 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Water regularly in dry weather, deadhead to prolong flowering

Cornflower ‘Red Ball’ Seeds (Centaurea cyanus) – 500 Seeds

Bring bold color to your garden with Cornflower ‘Red Ball’ (Centaurea cyanus). This annual produces striking, deep red, pom-pom-like blooms that add a dramatic touch to borders, meadows, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s perfect for gardeners seeking vibrant color and pollinator-friendly planting.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring or autumn.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil.

• Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart once established.

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Striking deep red, pom-pom-like blooms

• Hardy annual, easy to grow and long-flowering

• Ideal for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Bold, eye-catching color for garden displays

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Meadow-style plantings and naturalized areas

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or autumn directly outdoors

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in drifts or clusters to maximize visual impact and create a bold color display.