Dwarf Flower Seeds

Dwarf Aster ‘Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose’ – Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Dwarf Aster ‘Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose’ (Callistephus chinensis) is a charming annual featuring abundant, fully double blooms in soft salmon-rose hues. Blooming from mid-summer to autumn, these compact asters are perfect for borders, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, they attract pollinators and add long-lasting color, making them ideal for cheerful summer displays and cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow "Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose"

• Fully double, soft salmon-rose blooms

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to autumn

• Compact, low-maintenance annual

• Pollinator-friendly and excellent for cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Callistephus chinensis)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to compact spaces and borders

• Container planting and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering

Dwarf Blanket Flower Mix Seeds (Gaillardia aristata ‘Nana’)

A compact and vibrant perennial, Dwarf Blanket Flower Mix produces daisy-like blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow with contrasting centers. Hardy, low-growing, and long-flowering, this variety is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, attracting bees and butterflies throughout summer.

What Makes It Special

• Bright, compact daisy-like flowers in red, orange, and yellow

• Hardy, low-growing, and ideal for small spaces

• Attracts pollinators, enhancing wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Gaillardia aristata ‘Nana’

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)

• Bloom time: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and container plantings

• Edging and small garden spaces

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing

Dahlia dwarf ‘Starlight’ – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

The Dahlia dwarf ‘Starlight’ is a charming compact variety producing an abundance of single, star-shaped blooms in shades of red, pink, and white, often with contrasting centers. With its bushy, dwarf growth habit, this dahlia is ideal for containers, borders, bedding schemes, and patio displays. A long-flowering annual, it brings a burst of color from mid-summer until the first frost.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Containers, pots, and patio displays

• Bedding and border plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Compact summer color displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, in trays at 18–22°C

• Sow depth: 0.5 cm, cover lightly with soil

• Transplant: Harden off and plant outdoors after last frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Water regularly, deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' – Seeds

(Tropaeolum nanum)

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' is a compact, low-growing annual that produces vibrant peach-colored blooms with subtle apricot tones. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Easy to grow and fast-flowering, this variety also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding colour and life to your garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Containers and hanging baskets

• Borders and edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

African Marigold ‘Dwarf Snowstorm’ Seeds (Tagetes erecta)

Add a cheerful burst of white to your garden with African Marigold ‘Dwarf Snowstorm’ (Tagetes erecta). This compact annual produces abundant, pure white pom-pom-like flowers, perfect for borders, containers, and bedding schemes. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and brightens summer and autumn displays.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

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

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart once established.

• Water regularly, avoiding waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Abundant, pure white, pom-pom-like blooms

• Compact and long-flowering annual

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Ideal for borders, containers, and bedding schemes

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Bedding schemes and mass plantings

Sowing

• Best time: 6–8 weeks before last frost 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

• Deadhead regularly to maintain abundant blooms and prolong flowering throughout the season.

Sunflower 'Big Smile' Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

The Sunflower 'Big Smile' is one of the earliest and most compact sunflower varieties, growing just 25–40 cm tall. It produces cheerful, golden-yellow blooms with dark centers, making it ideal for containers, borders, and small gardens. Despite its size, it flowers profusely and brings a burst of sunshine to any space.

What Makes It Special

• Extra compact dwarf variety – perfect for pots and small spaces

• Early flowering, bringing color sooner than most sunflowers

• Bright golden blooms with strong stems

• Low-maintenance, easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus

• Variety: 'Big Smile'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

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

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

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Small gardens and borders

• Children’s gardens and beginner growers

• Quick, cheerful summer color

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 1.5 cm deep in pots or direct outdoors after frost risk has passed

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

3. Transplanting: Thin or transplant seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Water regularly; no staking required due to dwarf habit.

Aster Dwarf ‘Pinocchio’ Mixed – Bright, Bushy, and Long-Flowering

• Aster Dwarf ‘Pinocchio’ Mixed offers a cheerful display of compact, bushy plants covered in semi-double blooms in shades of pink, red, violet, and white. These easy-to-grow annuals provide long-lasting color from summer into autumn, making them ideal for borders, pots, and cutting.

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  What Makes It Special

  • Charming mix of bright, semi-double blooms

  • Compact plants perfect for small gardens and containers

  • Long flowering season until the first frost

  • Excellent for cutting and fresh arrangements

  • Low-maintenance and rewarding for all gardeners

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  Key Features

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

  • Flowers in a wide range of vibrant colors

  • Works well in formal and informal displays

  • Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

  • Great choice for beginners

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  Ideal For

  • Bedding and border edging

  • Patio pots, window boxes, and containers

  • Cottage gardens and mixed displays

  • Fresh cut flowers for the home

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  Sowing

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

  • Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil at 16–20°C

  • Germination: 7–14 days

  • Space plants 20–25 cm apart

  • Prefers full sun and moderate watering

Strawflower ‘Tom Thumb’ Mixed – 800 Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum)

Compact yet dazzling, Strawflower ‘Tom Thumb’ Mixed brings a burst of jewel-like colors to your garden. These papery, everlasting blooms shine in vibrant shades and are prized for their ability to retain shape and brilliance when dried. Perfect for small borders, pots, and cutting gardens, they provide endless color and beauty from summer through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, dwarf-growing variety – ideal for small gardens & containers

• Produces vibrant, papery flowers that are excellent for drying

• Long-lasting blooms that withstand heat and drought

• Adds bright splashes of color all summer

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual, height: 30–40 cm

• Blooms: Summer to autumn

• Thrives in full sun & well-drained soil

• Great for bedding, pots, and floral crafts

Ideal For

• Containers and window boxes

• Cottage & wildlife gardens

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Easy-care, drought-tolerant displays

Sowing

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

• Lightly cover seeds; keep soil at 18–21°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant or thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

Hollyhock ‘Majorette Double’ Mix – Seeds (Althaea rosea)

The Hollyhock ‘Majorette Double’ Mix is a stunning dwarf variety producing fully double flowers in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, yellow, and white. Compact and bushy, it is perfect for smaller gardens, borders, and containers while still giving that classic cottage garden charm.

Why Grow ‘Majorette Double’?

• Fully double blooms in a vibrant color mix

• Shorter, dwarf habit compared to traditional tall hollyhocks

• Long summer flowering season

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy biennial (often flowers in the first year)

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, containers, cottage garden plantings

Ideal For

• Smaller gardens and courtyards

• Adding vertical interest without excessive height

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly in soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 40–50 cm apart

• Deadhead faded flowers for extended blooming