Drought Tolerant Seeds

Zinnia Dahliaflowered Red ‘Will Rogers’ Seeds (Zinnia elegans)

Add vibrant, long-lasting color to your garden with Zinnia Dahliaflowered Red ‘Will Rogers’ (Zinnia elegans). This striking annual produces large, dahlia-like red blooms that stand out in borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and exceptionally hardy, it provides a stunning display from summer to autumn and is perfect for cut flower arrangements.

How to Grow

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

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

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

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart for healthy growth.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Key Features

• Large, dahlia-like red flowers that make a bold statement

• Long-flowering annual, blooming summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and maintain, suitable for beginners

• Excellent for fresh cut flowers and bouquets

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Sowing

• Best time: Early 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

• Regular deadheading prolongs flowering and keeps the plants looking vibrant throughout the season.

Crystalline Ice Plant – Seeds

(Mesembryanthemum crystallinum)

Crystalline Ice Plant is a succulent annual with shimmering, fleshy leaves that appear frosted with glistening crystals. Its small, delicate flowers bloom in summer, adding color and texture to rockeries, containers, and drought-tolerant gardens. Easy to grow and highly resilient, it’s perfect for sunny, well-drained spots.

Why Grow Crystalline Ice Plant?

• Frosted, succulent leaves with a crystalline appearance

• Small, delicate summer flowers

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Ideal for rockeries, containers, and sunny gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual succulent

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky

Ideal For

• Rockeries, alpine gardens, and succulent collections

• Containers and decorative beds

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant gardens

• Sunny, well-drained garden spots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Spacing: 15–20 cm apart

Golden-Crown Coreopsis – Seeds (Coreopsis basalis)

Golden-Crown Coreopsis (Coreopsis basalis) is a vibrant annual with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers featuring a contrasting golden-orange center. It blooms profusely from early summer to autumn, attracting bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for borders, wildflower gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

Why Grow "Golden-Crown Coreopsis"

• Bright yellow flowers with golden-orange centers

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Coreopsis basalis)

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly gardens, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Pollinator gardens and wildflower meadows

• Summer borders and bedding

• Cut flower arrangements

• Low-maintenance sunny spots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Quaking Grass Seeds (Briza minor)

Quaking Grass is a delicate, annual ornamental grass with airy, heart-shaped seed heads that tremble and shimmer in the breeze. Its fine texture and graceful movement add charm to borders, wildflower meadows, and container plantings. Easy to grow, it also makes attractive cut or dried arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Light, quivering heart-shaped seed heads

• Adds texture and movement to gardens

• Excellent for cut flowers and dried arrangements

Key Features

• Botanical name: Briza minor

• Hardy annual

• Height: 30–50 cm (12–20 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows

• Containers and pots

• Fresh or dried flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May or Sep–Oct

• Lightly press seeds into soil; do not cover heavily

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in the same year

Dianthus ‘Sweetness’ Mix Seeds (Dianthus plumarius)

A fragrant and charming perennial, Dianthus ‘Sweetness’ Mix produces clusters of double, colorful blooms in shades of pink, red, and white. Compact and hardy, it’s perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing long-lasting color and sweet fragrance from late spring through summer.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, double blooms in a mix of pink, red, and white

• Compact, hardy, and ideal for small garden spaces

• Long flowering season with eye-catching colors

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus plumarius

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and container plantings

• Fragrant garden displays

• Edging and small 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 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in the first or second season after sowing

Silver Dust / Dusty Miller Seeds (Cineraria maritima candicans)

Silver Dust, also known as Dusty Miller, is a striking foliage plant prized for its silvery, velvety leaves and compact, mounding habit. It adds contrast and texture to borders, containers, and mixed plantings. Its soft silver foliage complements vibrant flowers beautifully and remains attractive throughout the growing season.

What Makes It Special

• Elegant silvery foliage that brightens garden beds

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

• Perfect for contrast planting in borders and containers

• Compact, mounding growth habit

Key Features

• Botanical name: Cineraria maritima candicans

• Common name: Silver Dust / Dusty Miller

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Mainly foliage interest; flowers occasionally in summer (small yellow blooms)

Ideal For

• Borders and edging for contrast with colorful flowers

• Containers, window boxes, and mixed plantings

• Rock gardens and patio displays

• Low-maintenance decorative foliage

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist seed compost and press gently (do not cover)

   • Keep at 18–20°C; germination takes 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: When seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant into individual pots

4. Care: Plant out after frost; water moderately, avoid waterlogging

Yellow Stonecrop Seeds (Sedum acre)

Bring bright, low-maintenance charm to your garden with Yellow Stonecrop (Sedum acre). This hardy succulent produces dense mats of tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers over fleshy green foliage, creating a vibrant groundcover that thrives in sunny, well-drained spots. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and container planting, it’s an ideal choice for gardeners seeking easy-care, drought-tolerant plants.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring or autumn.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Scatter seeds thinly on the soil surface and press lightly without covering.

• Keep soil lightly moist until germination (14–21 days).

• Once established, Yellow Stonecrop requires minimal watering.

• Trim back if needed to maintain neat growth and encourage denser mats.

Key Features

• Tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers over fleshy green foliage

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial groundcover

• Thrives in poor, dry soils and sunny locations

• Ideal for rock gardens, walls, and containers

• Drought-tolerant and long-lasting

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and sunny borders

• Container and patio planting

• Groundcover for dry or poor soils

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or autumn

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Sow thinly on soil surface and press lightly

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Allow mats to spread naturally for a dense, vibrant groundcover that blooms year after year.

Saponaria ‘Soapwort Pink Beauty’ Seeds (Saponaria vaccaria)

Saponaria ‘Soapwort Pink Beauty’ is a charming perennial known for its delicate, soft pink blooms and aromatic foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, it adds a graceful touch to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings. Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant, it attracts pollinators and brings long-lasting beauty to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Soft pink, delicate blooms over aromatic foliage

• Long flowering period from late spring to summer

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Saponaria vaccaria

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Containers and sunny beds

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 10–21 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Livingstone Daisy Yellow Seeds (Mesembryanthemum ‘Harlequin’)

A bright and cheerful annual, Livingstone Daisy Yellow produces vibrant yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom profusely from late spring to autumn. Compact and hardy in sunny conditions, these drought-tolerant plants are perfect for borders, rock gardens, and container displays.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant yellow, long-lasting blooms

• Compact, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

• Continuous flowering throughout the summer months

Key Features

• Botanical name: Mesembryanthemum ‘Harlequin’

• Hardy annual

• Height: 15–25 cm (6–10 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and edging

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Sunny, drought-prone areas needing vibrant color

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers the same year after sowing