Drought Tolerant Seeds

Drumstick Flower 'Billy Button' – 300 Seeds (Craspedia globosa)

Brighten your garden with the iconic Billy Button, known for its cheerful, round, golden-yellow flower heads on tall, slender stems. Perfect for borders, bouquets, and long-lasting dried arrangements, this hardy perennial adds a whimsical touch to any garden or floral display.

What Makes It Special

• Iconic globe-shaped, bright yellow blooms

• Long-lasting in fresh bouquets or dried arrangements

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

• Adds vertical interest with tall stems

Key Features

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Full sun loving, prefers well-drained soil

• Flowers June–September

• Excellent for cutting and drying

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage-style gardens

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Low-maintenance sunny gardens

Sowing

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

• Cover lightly with soil, keep moist

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart for strong growth

Beeblossom Rosy-White – Seeds (Gaura lindheimeri)

Beeblossom (Gaura lindheimeri) is a graceful perennial, prized for its airy stems and delicate rosy-white flowers that resemble dancing butterflies in the breeze. Flowering over a long season, it adds elegance and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower-style plantings. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil.

Why Grow Beeblossom Rosy-White?

• Produces clouds of dainty rosy-white blooms

• Long flowering period, from summer into autumn

• Perfect for naturalistic, cottage, or pollinator-friendly gardens

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays, lightly cover with compost

• Germination: 14–30 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant: When seedlings are large enough, plant outdoors after last frost

• Spacing: 40 cm apart

• Can also be sown directly outdoors in May–June

Tip: Beeblossom is ideal for softening borders and pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses.

Roman Chamomile – Seeds

(Anthemis nobilis)

Roman Chamomile is a low-growing perennial herb with delicate, daisy-like white flowers and a sweet apple-like fragrance. Perfect for borders, rockeries, and herb gardens, it is valued for its calming and medicinal properties. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it also attracts pollinators, making it a versatile and attractive addition to any garden.

Why Grow Roman Chamomile?

• Delicate white daisy-like flowers with a sweet fragrance

• Calming and medicinal herb

• Low-growing, spreading perennial

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Herb gardens and medicinal plantings

• Borders, rockeries, and groundcover

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance fragrant displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Moderate watering; trim after flowering to maintain shape

🌼 Cerastium tomentosum Snow-in-Summer – Hardy Perennial Ground Cover with Silvery-White Foliage

Snow-in-Summer is a classic low-growing perennial ground cover prized for its soft, silvery-white foliage and masses of bright white, star-shaped flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. Spreading quickly to form a dense mat, it is ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, edging, and gravel gardens. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and thriving in poor soils, this plant is valued for both its ornamental foliage and its carpet-like flowering display.

Key Features

● Masses of white flowers creating a “snowy” effect
● Attractive silver-white foliage all season
● Low-growing, spreading ground cover
● Very hardy and drought-tolerant
● Ideal for rock gardens, edging and dry areas

How to Sow & Grow Snow-in-Summer (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April)
Transplant outdoors: IV–V (April–May)
Direct outdoors: IV–VI (April–June)
Flowering: V–VI (May–June)
Life cycle: Perennial
Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)
Average germ time: 10–21 days
Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; press gently into soil (light required)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Low to moderate
Environment: Full sun
Soil type: Well-drained, sandy or poor soil
Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Thrives in dry, sunny locations, where many plants struggle.
● Avoid rich, wet soils to prevent rot.
● Trim after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape.
● Excellent choice for drought-tolerant and low-maintenance gardens.
● Spreads readily—ideal for filling gaps and slopes.

Special Features

● Classic silver-leaf perennial ground cover
● Excellent for pollinators in spring
● Very low maintenance once established

Alyssum 'New Carpet of Snow' Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'New Carpet of Snow' is a classic, compact annual producing a dense carpet of pure white, honey-scented blooms. Its neat, spreading growth makes it one of the most popular edging plants, creating a bright and fragrant border along paths, beds, and rock gardens. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it both beautiful and beneficial in the garden.

What Makes It Special

• Pure white, sweetly scented flowers

• Compact and neat, perfect for edging and ground cover

• Long-flowering from spring through autumn

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'New Carpet of Snow'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging borders and pathways

• Rock gardens and gravel beds

• Window boxes, planters, and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface and press gently down (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

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

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart when large enough to handle

4. Care: Keep soil moist but well-drained; deadhead to prolong flowering.

Strawflower White – 900 Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum)

Elegant and timeless, Strawflower White produces crisp, pearl-white papery blooms that shine both in the garden and in dried floral arrangements. Known for their everlasting quality, these flowers keep their beauty for months, making them a favorite for bouquets and crafts.

What Makes It Special

• Pure white blooms that dry beautifully while keeping their color

• Long-lasting and low-maintenance

• Ideal for fresh cut or everlasting dried displays

• Blooms all summer until frost

Key Features

• Annual, height: 60–80 cm

• Papery textured blooms perfect for drying

• Thrives in sunny, well-drained soil

• Attracts butterflies and pollinators

Ideal For

• Everlasting dried flower arrangements and crafts

• Borders, beds, and cutting gardens

• Adding elegance to summer displays

• Low-water or easy-care gardens

Sowing

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

• Lightly cover seeds; germination in 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant or thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Pinch tips for more blooms and bushier plants

Moss Rose Longbloom Double Mix – 2,000 Seeds (Portulaca grandiflora)

Moss Rose Longbloom Double Mix (Portulaca grandiflora) is a vibrant annual producing abundant double blooms in a rainbow of colors, including pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for rockeries, borders, containers, and sunny garden beds. Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators while adding continuous summer color.

Why Grow "Longbloom Double Mix"

• Profusion of double blooms in bright mixed colors

• Low-growing, spreading habit ideal for ground cover

• Long flowering period from summer to autumn

• Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Portulaca grandiflora)

• Height: 10–20 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Rockeries, borders, containers, ground cover, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Sunny borders and garden beds

• Rockeries and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in seed trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead occasionally to prolong flowering

Coneflower Purple 'Ruby Star' Seeds (Echinacea purpurea)

Coneflower ‘Ruby Star’ is a robust perennial with large, daisy-like blooms in vivid purple-red, centered with coppery cones. Strong stems hold the flowers upright, making them excellent for cutting while also drawing in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s a summer garden essential.

What Makes It Special

• Bold ruby-purple blooms with copper centers

• Loved by pollinators and birds (seed heads in autumn)

• Drought-tolerant and long-lasting perennial

Key Features

• Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 80–100 cm

• Bloom time: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Borders and prairie-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flowers and naturalized areas

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant 40–50 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Blue Flax Seeds (Linum perenne)

Delicate yet resilient, Blue Flax produces graceful sky-blue flowers on slender stems that sway gently in the breeze. Blooming over a long season, this hardy perennial is perfect for naturalistic plantings, wildflower meadows, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly.

What Makes It Special

• Masses of sky-blue, airy flowers

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Long flowering season and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Linum perenne

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized plantings

• Cottage gardens and perennial borders

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May or Aug–Sep

• Scatter seeds and lightly cover with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing