Drought Tolerant Seeds

California Poppy ‘Purple Gleam’ – Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Purple Gleam’ (Eschscholzia californica) is a striking variety with silky lilac-pink flowers that glow in the sun. This hardy, drought-tolerant annual thrives in poor soils and is perfect for borders, rockeries, and wildflower meadows. Flowering from summer into autumn, it brings long-lasting color while attracting bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and self-seeding, it will return year after year with minimal effort.

Why Grow "Purple Gleam"

• Unique lilac-pink flowers with a shimmering finish

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Naturalistic and wildflower-style gardens

• Adding soft, unusual color to borders and beds

• Rockeries and container planting

• Easy, low-maintenance seasonal color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September for earlier blooms

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil

• Self-seeds freely for natural displays

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

🌼 Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rustic Dwarf Mix’ – Compact Coneflowers with Warm Autumn Tones

‘Rustic Dwarf Mix’ is a charming compact rudbeckia (coneflower) blend producing masses of daisy-like flowers in warm, rustic shades of golden yellow, bronze, copper and mahogany, all with distinctive dark central cones. The plants form neat, bushy clumps and flower freely from mid-summer into autumn, making this mix ideal for borders, bedding displays, containers and pollinator-friendly gardens. Hardy, reliable and easy to grow, it provides long-lasting colour when many summer flowers begin to fade.

Life cycle: Annual (often grown as an annual; some plants may behave as short-lived perennials)

Key Features

● Warm, rustic colour mix with dark central cones
● Compact, uniform plants with tidy habit
● Long flowering season from summer to autumn
● Excellent for borders, containers and bedding
● Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

How to Sow & Grow Rudbeckia ‘Rustic Dwarf Mix’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April)
Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost
Direct outdoors: IV–V (April–May)
Flowering: VII–X (July–October)

Germination temperature: 18–22 °C (64–72 °F)
Average germ time: 10–21 days
Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; press gently into soil (light required)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Moderate
Environment: Full sun (tolerates light shade)
Soil type: Well-drained, average garden soil
Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Height: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Start seeds under cover for earlier flowering.
● Deadhead regularly to extend the bloom period.
● Drought-tolerant once established.
● Excellent performer in hot, sunny positions.
● Ideal for low-maintenance and wildlife gardens.

Special Features

● Compact rudbeckia ideal for smaller spaces
● Rich, autumnal colour palette
● Reliable, long-lasting summer flowers

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

Wild Marjoram – Oregano – Seeds (Origanum vulgare)

Wild Marjoram (Oregano) is a hardy perennial herb cherished for its fragrant leaves and delicate pink-purple flowers. A staple of Mediterranean cooking, oregano adds a rich, earthy flavor to pizzas, pasta, sauces, and roasted vegetables. Beyond the kitchen, its nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies, making it a wonderful addition to herb gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly spaces.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – May in seed trays or pots.

• Transplant outdoors: After the last frost in a sunny, well-drained spot.

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart.

• Oregano prefers light, well-drained soil and thrives in warm, sunny conditions.

Key Features

• Aromatic herb essential for Mediterranean cuisine

• Hardy perennial, easy to grow

• Attracts bees and butterflies with summer blooms

• Suitable for pots, containers, or borders

• Drought-tolerant once established

Ideal For

• Culinary herb gardens

• Fresh or dried use in cooking

• Pollinator-friendly borders

• Container growing on patios or balconies

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March – May

• Harvest: June – October (leaves can be harvested fresh or dried)

Quick Tip

For the most intense flavor, harvest oregano leaves just before flowering, and dry them in a cool, airy place.

Yarrow ‘Milfoil Cerise Queen’ – Seeds (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow ‘Milfoil Cerise Queen’ (Achillea millefolium) is a hardy perennial featuring flat-topped clusters of vibrant cerise flowers above fine, fern-like foliage. Blooming from early summer to autumn, it adds long-lasting color and texture to borders, rockeries, and wildflower gardens. Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and attractive to pollinators, this yarrow is ideal for sustainable gardens and mixed perennial beds.

Why Grow "Milfoil Cerise Queen"

• Vibrant cerise, flat-topped flower clusters

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Achillea millefolium)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly beds

Ideal For

• Adding bold color and texture to perennial borders

• Sustainable and low-water gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Cottage-style or naturalistic gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Cut back spent flowers to encourage rebloom

Alpine Forget-Me-Not Mix Seeds (Myosotis alpestris)

The Alpine Forget-Me-Not Mix is a charming, low-growing perennial that produces masses of tiny star-shaped flowers in soft shades of blue, pink, and white. Known for their delicate beauty and sentimental symbolism, forget-me-nots are perfect for naturalizing in borders, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows. These compact plants are especially suited for alpine and cottage garden settings, where they create a cheerful carpet of spring color.

What Makes It Special

• Beloved for their dainty flowers and long-lasting symbolism of remembrance

• Compact, low-growing plants ideal for rock gardens and alpine beds

• Early-season blooms bring vibrant color to spring gardens

• Excellent for naturalizing and combining with tulips or daffodils

Key Features

• Botanical name: Myosotis alpestris

• Variety: Alpine Mix

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Hardy perennial (often grown as biennial in some climates)

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and alpine beds

• Cottage gardens and wildflower meadows

• Spring bulb companions (daffodils, tulips)

• Borders, edging, and naturalized plantings

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Late spring to early summer (May–July) for flowers the following year.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly in trays or directly in a prepared bed.

   • Cover lightly with fine soil or compost.

   • Keep soil moist until germination (1–3 weeks).

3. Transplant/Thin: Space plants 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Prefers cool, moist conditions. Allow some plants to self-seed for naturalized drifts.

Zinnia Dahlia ‘Polar Bear’ – Pure White Double Blooms

Zinnia Dahlia ‘Polar Bear’ produces large, fully double dahlia-type blooms in crisp, pure white, bringing a fresh and elegant look to gardens and floral arrangements. Perfect for brightening mixed borders or adding contrast in bouquets, these tall plants flower from summer right through to frost and thrive in full sun.

What Makes It Special

• Striking pure white double blooms

• Adds elegance and contrast to garden displays

• Excellent cut flower with long vase life

• Thrives in heat and sun

• Blooms continuously all summer

Key Features

• Height: 75–90 cm – tall, sturdy plants

• Perfect for mixed-color schemes or all-white gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Strong stems for cutting

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and wedding bouquets

• Tall borders and focal points

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Bright summer and autumn 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 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

English Daisy 'Pomponette' Mixed Seeds (Bellis perennis)

The English Daisy ‘Pomponette’ is a charming cottage garden favorite, loved for its dense pompon-like blooms in shades of red, pink, and white. Compact and cheerful, these dainty flowers create vibrant color displays in borders, pots, and spring bedding schemes. Their long flowering period and old-fashioned charm make them a must-have for any traditional garden.

What Makes It Special

• Produces unique pompon-style blooms in bright mixed colors

• Hardy, compact, and reliable for early spring displays

• A classic cottage garden flower with enduring charm

• Excellent for edging, borders, and containers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis

• Variety: Pomponette Mixed

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

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Early spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Perennial, often grown as a biennial

Ideal For

• Cottage and traditional gardens

• Spring bedding displays with tulips and primroses

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Low-growing borders and edging

• Naturalizing in lawns or meadow-style gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Late spring to mid-summer (May–July) for flowering the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly.

   • Do not cover, as seeds need light to germinate.

   • Keep moist at 15–20°C. Germination takes 14–28 days.

3. Transplant/Thin: Move seedlings to individual pots or trays when large enough. Plant outdoors 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Remove faded blooms to prolong flowering. Protect from harsh frost in the first year.