Drought Tolerant Seeds

California Poppy Mix – Bright, Cheerful Blooms

California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica) offer vibrant, cup-shaped flowers in a mix of stunning colors that brighten any garden. Hardy and low-maintenance, these annuals thrive in sunny spots and well-drained soil, creating a natural, carefree meadow effect.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant, colorful blooms

• Hardy and drought-tolerant

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Creates a natural, meadow-like effect

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–45 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to autumn

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Ideal For

• Garden borders and beds

• Wildflower meadows

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Minimal watering once established

Moss Verbena – Bright, Low-Growing Blooms

Moss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta) produces a carpet of delicate, star-shaped flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white. Its fine, moss-like foliage and trailing habit make it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. This heat-tolerant, long-flowering annual attracts pollinators and adds vibrant color throughout the summer.

What Makes It Special

• Low-growing, trailing habit ideal for ground cover

• Long-lasting blooms in bright, cheerful colors

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Spreads 30–40 cm

• Annual – blooms the first year from seed

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Continuous flowering summer to frost

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer color displays and edging

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

Sowing

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

  • Cover seeds lightly with compost

  • Germination: 10–14 days at 18–21°C

  • Space seedlings 20–25 cm apart

  • Full sun and regular watering for best blooms

African Daisy Mix – Vivid, Sun-Loving Blooms All Summer

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca sinuata) is a dazzling annual producing masses of daisy-like flowers in bright shades of orange, yellow, white, and salmon. These cheerful blooms thrive in sunny spots, opening fully in daylight and closing at dusk, bringing vibrant color to borders, rock gardens, and containers. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, they deliver a long-lasting, low-maintenance floral display from late spring to autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Striking mix of vivid colors for instant garden cheer

• Sun-loving blooms that open in daylight

• Long-lasting display with minimal care

• Excellent for hot, dry gardens

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Height: 25–40 cm – compact and bushy

• Hardy annual – quick to flower from seed

• Blooms from late spring to early autumn

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Perfect for sunny, well-drained sites

Ideal For

• Borders, edging, and rock gardens

• Wildflower-style meadows

• Containers and window boxes

• Low-water landscaping

Sowing

• Sow direct in spring after frost risk has passed

• Rake lightly into soil, do not cover deeply

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and light, well-drained soil

Swan River Daisy Mixed – Clouds of Colorful, Dainty Blooms

Swan River Daisy Mixed produces masses of small, daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white over fine, feathery foliage. Native to Australia, this easy-to-grow annual brings a soft, airy texture and vibrant color to garden beds, borders, and hanging baskets. A prolific bloomer from summer to autumn, it thrives in sunny spots and is perfect for low-maintenance displays.

What Makes It Special

• Abundant, delicate blooms in a rainbow of pastel shades

• Adds a light, airy look to gardens and containers

• Long flowering season with minimal care

• Tolerates heat and dry conditions once established

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Height: 20–30 cm – compact, spreading habit

• Excellent for ground cover or edging

• Hardy annual – fast to flower from seed

• Drought-tolerant and easy to grow

• Perfect for mass planting

Ideal For

• Borders, edging, and pathways

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Low-maintenance summer displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Lightly press seeds into soil; do not cover deeply

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Zinnia Scabiosa Flowered Mix – Unique Textured Blooms in Vibrant Colors

Zinnia Scabiosa Flowered Mix offers a striking twist on classic zinnias, with unique pincushion-style blooms in vivid shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. These eye-catching flowers add texture, color, and charm to borders, cutting gardens, and bouquets, blooming from summer right through to frost.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive scabiosa-style blooms for unique displays

• Vibrant mix of bright and pastel shades

• Long-lasting flowers perfect for cutting

• Heat- and drought-tolerant

• Blooms all summer until frost

Key Features

• Height: 60–75 cm – ideal for borders and cutting gardens

• Excellent vase life and floral texture

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Easy to grow in sunny locations

• Adds variety to mixed bouquets

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Mixed borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Summer color from a unique bloom shape

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

• Requires full sun and well-drained soil

Mexican Zinnia Mix – Bright, Heat-Loving Blooms All Summer

Mexican Zinnia Mix is a vibrant, hardy variety producing masses of small, cheerful blooms in warm shades of gold, orange, red, and bicolors. Known for thriving in hot, dry conditions, these zinnias keep blooming from early summer right through to frost, making them a low-maintenance favorite for sunny gardens and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant warm-toned blooms that love the heat

• Long-lasting color even in dry conditions

• Continuous flowering from summer to frost

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Resilient and easy to grow

Key Features

• Height: 30–40 cm – neat, bushy plants

• Warm shades of yellow, orange, red, and bicolors

• Great for edging, borders, and pots

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant

• Blooms stay fresh and vibrant for weeks

Ideal For

• Hot, sunny borders and beds

• Patio containers and balcony planters

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer-long color displays

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 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and 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

Zinnia Dwarf Lilliput ‘Button Box Mix’ – Mini Blooms, Maximum Color

Zinnia Dwarf Lilliput ‘Button Box Mix’ is a charming, compact variety producing masses of small, fully double pom-pom blooms in bright, cheerful colors. Perfect for adding non-stop summer color to borders, pots, and cutting gardens, these zinnias thrive in full sun and warm weather, blooming from early summer until frost.

What Makes It Special

• Cute, miniature double blooms in vivid colors

• Compact size perfect for pots and edging

• Long-lasting flowers for cutting or garden display

• Heat- and sun-loving with minimal care

• Blooms continuously until frost

Key Features

• Height: 40–50 cm – neat, bushy plants

• Wide range of bold summer shades

• Excellent cut flowers with long vase life

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Drought-tolerant once established

Ideal For

• Patio pots and containers

• Border edging and small beds

• Cutting gardens for mini bouquets

• Continuous summer displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil

• Germination: 5–10 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Requires full sun for best results

Celosia Dwarf Mix – Compact Plumes of Brilliant Color

Celosia Dwarf Mix bursts into bloom with feathery plumes in vivid shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink. With a neat, compact habit, these cheerful plants are perfect for pots, edging, and small garden spaces. Flowering nonstop until frost, they bring texture and bright color all summer long.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, space-saving version of plumed celosia

• Vivid mix of long-lasting summer colors

• Perfect for pots, edging, and borders

• Heat- and drought-tolerant for easy care

• Great for fresh or dried floral displays

Key Features

• Height: 20–30 cm – ideal for small spaces

• Continuous blooms from summer to frost

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Low-maintenance, sun-loving plants

• Adds texture and height to small plantings

Ideal For

• Patio pots and balcony planters

• Edging along borders and pathways

• Small garden beds

• Dried flower arrangements and crafts

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Lightly press seeds into soil without covering deeply

• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Requires full sun for best blooms