Drought Tolerant Seeds

California Poppy ‘Ballerina’ Mix – Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Ballerina’ Mix (Eschscholzia californica) offers a charming blend of delicate, cup-shaped blooms in soft pastel shades of pink, cream, and apricot. This low-maintenance annual brightens borders, rockeries, and wildflower gardens with a long flowering season. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for sunny spots and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Why Grow "Ballerina Mix"

• Soft, pastel-colored blooms in pink, cream, and apricot

• Long flowering season from spring to autumn

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant annual

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Sunny borders and rockeries

• Wildflower and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Low-maintenance summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Summer Sun – Seeds (Heliopsis scabra)

Summer Sun (Heliopsis scabra) is a hardy perennial known for its bright, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. With tall, upright stems and lush green foliage, this variety adds long-lasting color and height to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it attracts pollinators and provides a cheerful, sunny display all summer long.

Why Grow "Summer Sun"

• Vibrant golden-yellow daisy-like blooms

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to early autumn

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Heliopsis scabra)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, mixed perennial beds, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Adding bright color and height to summer borders

• Cottage and perennial garden beds

• Pollinator-friendly garden planting

• Long-lasting summer displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Water moderately until established

Rock Cress 'Cascade Purple' Seeds (Aubrieta cultorum hybrida)

Aubrieta ‘Cascade Purple’ is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial, famous for its vivid purple blooms that blanket rockeries, walls, and borders in spring. This hardy groundcover creates a stunning cascade of flowers, softening stone edges and filling gaps between paving with ease. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant, easy to care for, and ideal for adding long-lasting color to cottage gardens and alpine plantings.

Why Grow 'Cascade Purple'

• Masses of bright purple flowers in spring

• Perfect for rockeries, walls, edging, and containers

• Hardy perennial that returns year after year

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Spread: 30–60 cm

• Flowering: March–May

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, light, sandy soil

• Uses: Rock gardens, edging, walls, groundcover

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays with light cover

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compact growth

Coreopsis 'Sterntaler' Seeds (Coreopsis lanceolata)

Bright and cheerful, Coreopsis ‘Sterntaler’ produces masses of golden-yellow blooms with a contrasting dark-red center. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it brings vibrant color to borders, containers, and wildflower meadows. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s also loved by bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Sunny yellow blooms with rich red centers

• Long flowering season and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Coreopsis lanceolata

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and perennial borders

• Wildflower meadows and pollinator gardens

• Containers and cut flowers

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing

Stachys lanata ‘Lamb’s Ears’ Pink Seeds (Stachys byzantina ‘Lanata’)

A soft-textured perennial, Stachys lanata ‘Lamb’s Ears’ Pink produces fuzzy, silvery-green foliage with spikes of delicate pink flowers in summer. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s perfect for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings, providing texture, color, and pollinator-friendly blooms.

What Makes It Special

• Silky, fuzzy foliage with soft pink flower spikes

• Hardy and low-maintenance with long-lasting visual appeal

• Attracts bees and butterflies, enhancing pollinator gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Stachys byzantina ‘Lanata’

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in), flower spikes up to 50 cm (20 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and container plantings

• Textured garden displays and soft foliage accents

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers in the first or second season after sowing

Paper Daisy Immortelle Mix Seeds (Xeranthemum annuum)

The Paper Daisy Immortelle Mix produces a colorful assortment of long-lasting, daisy-like blooms perfect for fresh or dried arrangements. Its compact, upright growth habit and vibrant flowers make it an excellent choice for borders, beds, and container displays. Loved for its ability to retain shape and color when dried, it’s ideal for everlasting bouquets and garden decoration.

What Makes It Special

• Colorful, long-lasting blooms that dry naturally for arrangements

• Compact, upright growth ideal for garden beds and containers

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies while adding vibrant summer color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Xeranthemum annuum

• Variety: Immortelle Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 40–60 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Fresh-cut and dried flower arrangements

• Garden borders, beds, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Container displays and floral crafts

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly; do not cover too deeply

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

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough; plant outdoors after frost

4. Care: Water regularly and deadhead to prolong flowering and encourage continuous blooms

Strawflower Scarlet – 900 Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum)

Bring bold, lasting beauty to your garden with Strawflower Scarlet. Known as the everlasting flower, its vivid papery petals keep their deep scarlet hue long after cutting, making it a favorite for fresh displays and dried bouquets.

What Makes It Special

• Intense scarlet-red blooms that never fade

• Perfect for dried flowers and crafts

• Blooms continuously from summer to frost

• Heat and drought tolerant

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Retains vibrant color when dried

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Easy to grow with minimal care

Ideal For

• Dried arrangements and wreaths

• Long-lasting cut flowers

• Adding rich color to borders and beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger passes

• Lightly cover seeds – they need some light to germinate

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Pinch back young plants for bushier growth

Globe Amaranth Tall Mix Seeds (Gomphrena globosa)

Bring lasting color and texture to your garden with Globe Amaranth Tall Mix (Gomphrena globosa). This easy-to-grow annual produces clusters of globe-shaped flowers in vibrant shades of pink, purple, red, and white. Heat- and drought-tolerant, it thrives in sunny spots and makes an excellent cut flower, retaining its color beautifully when dried.

How to Grow

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

• Use well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position.

• Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

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

• Water moderately—plants prefer drier conditions once established.

• Cut regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Tall plants with globe-shaped flowers in mixed vibrant colors

• Excellent for fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Heat- and drought-tolerant, thriving in poor soils

• Long-flowering annual, blooming summer through autumn

• Low-maintenance and highly resilient

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and dried flower arrangements

• Sunny borders and beds

• Containers and patio planters

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Sowing

• Best time: Spring indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Harvest flowers just as they open fully for the longest-lasting dried blooms.

Burning Bush – Seeds (Kochia scoparia)

Burning Bush (Kochia scoparia) is a fast-growing annual known for its striking foliage that transitions from bright green in summer to fiery red in autumn. Its bushy, compact growth habit makes it perfect for borders, mixed beds, and accent planting. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it provides long-lasting color and texture while attracting pollinators.

Why Grow "Burning Bush"

• Bright green foliage turning fiery red in autumn

• Bushy, compact habit ideal for borders and accent planting

• Fast-growing and drought-tolerant

• Adds long-lasting color and texture to gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Kochia scoparia)

• Height: 50–100 cm

• Flowering/Foliage color: Summer green, autumn red

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, mixed beds, accent planting, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed garden beds

• Autumn color displays

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance gardens

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–15 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Water moderately until established