Edible Flower Seeds

Nasturtium Tom Thumb ‘Black Velvet’ – Seeds (Tropaeolum majus nanum)

Bring dramatic elegance to your garden with Nasturtium Tom Thumb ‘Black Velvet’, a striking dwarf variety featuring deep maroon-black velvety flowers contrasted by fresh green foliage. Compact and bushy, this nasturtium is excellent for containers, borders, and small gardens. Both the flowers and leaves are edible, adding ornamental and culinary value to your planting.

Highlights

• Rare deep maroon-black blooms with velvety texture

• Compact dwarf growth, ideal for pots and edging

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Edible flowers and foliage

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus nanum

• Height: 20–30 cm (dwarf)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

Perfect For

• Containers and pots

• Borders and edging

• Edible and ornamental gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing Instructions

• Sow directly outdoors after the last frost or indoors 4–6 weeks before planting out

• Plant seeds 1–2 cm deep in well-drained soil

• Space plants 20 cm apart

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Flowers appear 8–10 weeks after sowing

Edible Sunflower Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

Bring bold beauty and flavor to your garden with Edible Sunflower (Helianthus annuus). This classic giant produces tall stems topped with golden-yellow blooms and plump, edible seeds. Both ornamental and practical, sunflowers are perfect for brightening garden spaces while providing a nutritious harvest for roasting or snacking.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from mid-spring after the last frost.

• Choose fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot.

• Sow seeds 1.5–2.5 cm deep, spacing plants 30–45 cm apart.

• Keep soil moist until seedlings are established.

• Harvest seeds once the flower heads turn brown and dry.

Key Features

• Produces tall, golden blooms and edible seeds

• Dual-purpose: ornamental and nutritious

• Seeds perfect for roasting and healthy snacking

• Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly

• Adds height and drama to garden borders and allotments

Ideal For

• Home gardens, borders, and allotments

• Harvesting seeds for roasting or snacks

• Attracting pollinators and beneficial wildlife

• Gardeners seeking both beauty and practicality

Sowing

• Best time: Mid to late spring outdoors

• Depth: 1.5–2.5 cm

• Spacing: 30–45 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Cover ripening flower heads with netting to protect seeds from birds before harvest.

Signet Marigold ‘Red Gem’ – Striking Color, Edible, and Long-Blooming

Signet Marigold ‘Red Gem’ produces a profusion of small, single, deep red blooms with a golden center, set against fine, lacy foliage. With a citrusy fragrance and edible petals, it brings ornamental beauty and culinary value to the garden. Perfect for edging, pots, and companion planting, flowering from summer to frost.

What Makes It Special

• Rich red blooms with golden centers for vibrant contrast

• Delicate, aromatic foliage with a citrus scent

• Edible petals for salads, garnishes, and decoration

• Long flowering season and easy to maintain

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Height: 20–25 cm – ideal for edging and containers

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Aromatic foliage deters some common pests

• Great for edible and ornamental planting

• Beginner-friendly and low-maintenance

Ideal For

• Edging borders, pathways, and vegetable beds

• Patio pots, containers, and window boxes

• Edible gardens for colorful garnishes

• Companion planting in vegetable plots

Sowing

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

• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Requires full sun for best blooms

Signet Marigold ‘Starfire’ Mixed – Dainty Blooms, Continuous Color

Signet Marigold ‘Starfire’ Mixed produces masses of small, single blooms in a fiery blend of gold, orange, and red on compact, mounded plants. With fine, aromatic foliage and nonstop flowering from summer to frost, they are perfect for edging, pots, and adding cheerful color to any sunny spot.

What Makes It Special

• Bright mix of gold, orange, and red single blooms

• Compact, neat growth habit with fern-like foliage

• Long blooming period from summer to frost

• Edible petals add color to salads and dishes

• Low-maintenance and heat-tolerant

Key Features

• Height: 20–25 cm – great for edging and pots

• Abundant flowers that attract pollinators

• Aromatic foliage deters some garden pests

• Ideal for edible and ornamental planting

• Easy to grow, even for beginners

Ideal For

• Edging borders and pathways

• Patio pots and containers

• Edible gardens for decorative garnishes

• Companion planting in vegetable plots

Sowing

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

• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Requires full sun for best flowering

Signet Marigold ‘Orange Gem’ – Bright, Edible, and Long-Blooming

Signet Marigold ‘Orange Gem’ produces masses of vivid orange single blooms above fine, lacy foliage. Flowering from summer to frost, this variety brings cheerful color, a light citrus fragrance, and edible petals to the garden. Ideal for edging, pots, and companion planting.

What Makes It Special

• Vivid orange blooms that brighten any garden space

• Delicate, fern-like foliage with a citrus scent

• Edible petals for garnishes and salads

• Long, prolific flowering season with minimal care

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Height: 20–25 cm – perfect for edging and containers

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Aromatic foliage deters some pests naturally

• Great for both ornamental and edible uses

• Easy to grow, even for beginners

Ideal For

• Edging borders, pathways, and vegetable plots

• Patio pots, window boxes, and small planters

• Edible gardens for colorful garnishes

• Companion planting in vegetable gardens

Sowing

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

• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil at 18–22°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space plants 20–25 cm apart

• Requires full sun for best growth and flowering

Pot Marigold 'Gitana Mix' – Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

Brighten up your garden with the charming Pot Marigold 'Gitana Mix'. This compact variety produces a vibrant blend of orange, yellow, and golden blooms that flower freely throughout summer. Perfect for borders, pots, or cottage-style gardens, these cheerful marigolds are also edible and can be used to decorate salads and dishes.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, dwarf variety with nonstop blooms

• A mix of warm, sunny colors that light up the garden

• Dual-purpose: ornamental beauty and edible petals

Key Features

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Annual, bushy habit

• Flowers: summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Ideal For

• Bedding, borders, and cottage gardens

• Pots and containers

• Cutting gardens and edible flower use

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May in well-drained soil, full sun

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

Pot Marigold ‘Geisha Girl’ Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

A charming and easy-to-grow annual, Pot Marigold ‘Geisha Girl’ produces bright, double orange blooms with a cheerful, ruffled appearance. Hardy and long-flowering, this variety is perfect for borders, containers, and edible gardens, attracting pollinators while adding vibrant color from spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Double, ruffled orange blooms with a striking presence

• Hardy and low-maintenance, ideal for novice gardeners

• Attracts bees and butterflies, supports pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis

• Hardy annual

• Height: 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

• Bloom time: Spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and edging

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly and edible gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year after sowing

Pot Marigold Dwarf ‘Sunset Buff’ – Apricot – 1,000 Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

The Dwarf Pot Marigold ‘Sunset Buff’ is a charming, compact variety producing apricot-peach blooms with soft golden undertones. Its warm pastel shades bring a unique elegance to beds, borders, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, this hardy annual is also edible, with petals traditionally used to decorate salads or for natural dye.

Highlights

• Distinctive apricot–buff blooms with golden tones

• Compact, dwarf habit – perfect for pots and borders

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

• Edible petals for salads and herbal uses

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis

• Variety: Dwarf ‘Sunset Buff’ (Apricot)

• Seed Count: 1,000 seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–30 cm tall, compact growth

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June – October

Perfect For

• Bedding, borders, and cottage gardens

• Patio pots and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edible flower displays and herbal uses

Sowing Instructions

• Sow outdoors March–May or August–September for overwintering

• Sow directly into soil, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering

Pot Marigold ‘Double Pink Surprise’ Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

Pot Marigold ‘Double Pink Surprise’ is an annual flower bursting with charming double blooms in soft pink shades. Blooming from early summer to autumn, it adds vibrant color to borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and hardy, it also attracts pollinators and makes excellent cut or edible flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Double soft pink blooms with long flowering season

• Hardy and easy-to-grow annual

• Attracts bees and butterflies; edible petals

Key Features

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis

• Annual

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, containers, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flowers and edible flower gardens

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–Jun or indoors Feb–Apr

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year