Dwarf Flower Seeds

Dwarf Cosmos Early 'Vega' Mix – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

The Dwarf Cosmos Early 'Vega' Mix is a compact, early-flowering variety of cosmos that produces masses of cheerful, daisy-like blooms in shades of white, pink, and carmine-red. Unlike tall cosmos, 'Vega' grows into neat, bushy plants that stay compact, making it ideal for borders, bedding, patio pots, and containers. This easy-to-grow annual flowers quickly and blooms continuously throughout the summer.

Highlights

• Dwarf and bushy growth, perfect for smaller spaces

• Large, bright daisy-like blooms in mixed shades

• Early-flowering variety for a longer display

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

• Variety: Dwarf Early 'Vega' Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–40 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June–October

Perfect For

• Patio pots and containers

• Bedding and borders

• Compact cottage garden displays

• Long-lasting cut flowers

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors March–April at 18–21°C

• Cover seeds lightly with compost or vermiculite

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Transplant outdoors after frost risk has passed, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Can also be sown directly outdoors April–May

Cockscomb Dwarf Mix – Compact, Colorful, and Eye-Catching

Cockscomb Dwarf Mix delivers the same striking, velvety crested blooms as the taller varieties but in a compact, bushy form. The mix includes vibrant reds, yellows, pinks, and oranges, creating a dazzling display in pots, borders, and edging. Long-lasting blooms keep gardens bright all summer and make excellent fresh or dried flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Unique crested flower heads in bold, bright colors

• Compact size perfect for pots and small gardens

• Ideal for fresh bouquets or dried arrangements

• Heat- and sun-loving with minimal care

• Long blooming season until frost

Key Features

• Height: 20–25 cm – neat, compact growth

• Vibrant, mixed colors for continuous display

• Excellent for edging and container planting

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Ideal For

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Edging along borders and pathways

• Small-space and container gardens

• Dried flower crafts and arrangements

Sowing

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

• Surface sow and lightly press seeds into soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Full sun needed for best blooms

Dwarf Dahlia ‘Unwin’s’ Mix – Compact, Colorful Summer Blooms

Dwarf Dahlia ‘Unwin’s’ Mix produces a vibrant blend of semi-double and double blooms in bold reds, pinks, yellows, purples, and whites. With its compact, bushy growth, this variety is perfect for borders, containers, and bedding displays. Flowering from mid-summer until frost, it offers continuous color and is excellent for cut flowers despite its shorter stems.

What Makes It Special

• Bright, diverse color mix for eye-catching displays

• Blooms continuously from mid-summer to frost

• Compact habit – ideal for smaller spaces

• Excellent for cutting and garden decoration

• Easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Height: 45–60 cm – compact, bushy habit

• Half-hardy annual – flowers in first season from seed

• Semi-double and double blooms in mixed shades

• Long-lasting blooms and great vase life

• Suitable for borders, pots, and bedding

Ideal For

• Bedding schemes and summer borders

• Patio containers and pots

• Small gardens and compact spaces

• Continuous summer-to-autumn color

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Cover lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Transplant after frost danger has passed, spacing 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

🌼 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

French Marigold Double 'Brocade Red' – 350 Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

Bring bold, fiery color to your summer displays with French Marigold Double 'Brocade Red'. This compact dwarf variety produces masses of fully double, richly ruffled blooms in glowing scarlet-red shades. The continuous flowering habit makes it a favorite for bedding, edging, pots, and window boxes. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it also helps deter pests in the garden.

Why Grow 'Brocade Red'

• Double blooms in striking scarlet-red tones

• Compact, bushy growth – perfect for edging and containers

• Long-lasting summer color

• Naturally pest-repelling companion plant

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Beds, borders, edging, patio pots, containers

Ideal For

• Creating vibrant bedding displays

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Edging garden paths and borders

• Companion planting with vegetables

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: May, directly where they are to flower

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Plant spacing: 20 cm apart

• Thrives in sunny, well-drained soil

Dwarf Petunia ‘Rose Of Heaven’ – Seeds (Multiflora Series, Petunia multiflora)

The Dwarf Petunia ‘Rose Of Heaven’ is a compact, bushy variety producing soft pink, delicate blooms in abundance throughout the summer. Its tidy growth habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and window boxes, bringing long-lasting charm and color to any garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Soft pink, abundant flowers that create a romantic garden effect

• Compact, dwarf habit ideal for small spaces and containers

• Continuous summer flowering for long-lasting display

• Easy to grow and highly decorative

Key Features

• Botanical name: Petunia multiflora

• Variety: Dwarf ‘Rose Of Heaven’, Multiflora Series

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Garden borders and edging

• Patio pots and containers

• Window boxes and hanging baskets

• Adding soft color to small garden spaces

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Surface sow on moist seed compost

   • Press lightly; do not cover

   • Keep at 20–24°C; germination 10–21 days

3. After germination:

   • Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough

   • Harden off before planting outdoors after last frost

   • Space 20 cm apart

Dwarf Cosmos 'Carpet' Mix – Seeds

(Cosmos sulphureus semidouble)

Dwarf Cosmos 'Carpet' Mix produces compact, bushy plants covered in a dazzling blend of orange, yellow, and red semi-double blooms. Unlike taller cosmos varieties, this dwarf mix stays low, creating a brilliant “carpet” of color perfect for borders, bedding, or pots. Easy to grow and tolerant of poor soil, heat, and drought, it flowers all summer long.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Ideal For

• Bedding displays & borders

• Pots and containers

• Edging paths

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, germinate at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Transplant or thin to 25–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to extend blooming

Sunflower Dwarf Fantasy Mix – 50 Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

Bring vibrant colour and cheerful charm to even the smallest garden spaces with the Dwarf Fantasy Mix Sunflower. This compact selection offers a delightful blend of bright, eye-catching blooms in warm summer shades. Perfect for borders, pots, balconies, children’s gardens, or anywhere you want the joy of sunflowers without the towering height.

Features & Benefits

• Dwarf habit – typically grows 40–60 cm tall, ideal for containers and small spaces

• Mixed colours – includes a beautiful range of yellows, golds, oranges, reds, and bicolours

• Fast and easy to grow – excellent for beginners and children

• Great for pollinators – attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects

• Long flowering period – blooms throughout summer with continuous colour

• Strong stems – withstand wind and weather better than tall varieties

Growing Information

• Sowing time: March–June

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Location: Full sun

• Height: Approx. 40–60 cm

• Spacing: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

How to Grow

Sow seeds directly outdoors after frost has passed, or start indoors in pots for earlier blooms. Plant 1–2 cm deep in warm, well-drained soil. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Once established, these sunflowers are hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant.

Ideal For

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Small gardens and borders

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Cut flower displays (short-stemmed arrangements)

• Children’s gardening projects

Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix – Seeds (Begonia semperflorens)

Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix is a compact, easy-to-grow annual that delivers masses of blooms in shades of red, pink, and white. With glossy green foliage and long-lasting flowers, it thrives in beds, borders, or containers. Heat- and drought-tolerant, it’s the perfect choice for effortless summer color.

Why Grow "Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix"

• Continuous blooms in vibrant shades

• Compact, low-maintenance growth

• Tolerant of heat and dry conditions

• Perfect for edging and containers

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Begonia semperflorens)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Bedding, edging, patio pots, containers

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Low-maintenance summer planting

• Adding vibrant color to small spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March (surface sow, do not cover)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–24°C

• Transplant seedlings to 20 cm spacing

• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost

• Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth