Edible Flower Seeds

Borage – Seeds

(Borago officinalis) – Edible Flowers & Pollinator Magnet

Borage, also known as the starflower, is a fast-growing annual herb admired for its vivid blue, star-shaped flowers and fuzzy, cucumber-flavored leaves. A favorite of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, it makes an excellent addition to herb gardens, vegetable patches, or pollinator-friendly borders. Both flowers and young leaves are edible – perfect for garnishing salads, desserts, drinks, or freezing into ice cubes.

Key Features

• Plant type: Annual herb

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowers: Bright blue, star-shaped

• Foliage: Grey-green, hairy leaves with cucumber flavor

• Position: Full sun to light shade

• Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Herb & cottage gardens

• Attracting pollinators (especially bees)

• Edible flowers & herbal teas

• Companion planting with tomatoes, strawberries, and courgettes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–June, direct in soil, 1 cm deep.

• Germination: 7–14 days.

• Spacing: Thin to 30 cm apart.

• Flowering: June–September.

Care Tips

• Easy to grow and self-seeding – will naturalize readily.

• Pinch back growing tips for bushier plants.

• Collect flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

• Water in dry spells but avoid overwatering.

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

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

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

Nasturtium ‘Fiery Festival’ Double Red Seeds (Tropaeolum majus)

Nasturtium ‘Fiery Festival’ is a vibrant annual producing fully double, fiery red blooms with a trailing or bushy habit. Blooming from late spring to autumn, it’s perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and garden borders. Hardy, easy to grow, and edible, its colorful flowers also attract pollinators and add a dramatic splash of color to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Fully double, fiery red blooms

• Edible flowers and attractive to pollinators

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and long-flowering

Key Features

• Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus

• Annual

• Height: 20–40 cm (bushy) or trailing 50–70 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets, containers, and borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edible flowers for salads and garnishes

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year

Nasturtium ‘Empress of India’ – Seeds (Tropaeolum nanum)

Nasturtium ‘Empress of India’ (Tropaeolum nanum) is a vibrant annual with striking deep red and dark foliage. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders. Edible flowers and leaves add a peppery flavor to salads and garnishes, while the plant attracts pollinators, creating both beauty and utility in your garden.

Why Grow "Empress of India"

• Deep red blooms with dark, attractive foliage

• Trailing habit ideal for containers and hanging baskets

• Edible flowers and leaves with a peppery taste

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Tropaeolum nanum)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Containers, hanging baskets, borders, edible garden

Ideal For

• Edible and ornamental garden planting

• Hanging baskets and container displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Borders and small garden beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and sunny positions

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Caper Bush – Seeds (Capparis spinosa)

The Caper Bush is a resilient Mediterranean perennial valued for its flavorful buds and aromatic leaves. Its small, edible buds are commonly pickled and used to enhance salads, sauces, fish dishes, and Mediterranean recipes. This drought-tolerant plant adds both culinary and ornamental value to gardens.

Slow-growing but hardy, the Caper Bush thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and can tolerate poor soils. Over time, it develops attractive sprawling branches and delicate white to pink flowers, followed by round seed pods.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Sow outdoors: Spring in warm climates

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil; avoid waterlogged conditions

• Care: Water sparingly; prune to maintain shape and encourage flowering

Key Features

• Hardy Mediterranean perennial with edible buds and aromatic leaves

• Small, flavorful buds ideal for pickling and cooking

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Produces delicate white-pink flowers and round seed pods

• Suitable for sunny gardens, rockeries, or container cultivation

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 2–3 years after sowing for mature buds

• Pick buds before flowering for pickling and culinary use.

Short Tip

Provide full sun and well-drained soil to encourage healthy growth and abundant buds.

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

Nasturtium Dwarf ‘Whirleybird’ Double – Seeds (Tropaeolum nanum)

Add a burst of color and playful texture to your garden with Dwarf Nasturtium ‘Whirleybird’ Double. This charming variety produces double-layered, vibrant flowers in shades of orange, red, and yellow, creating a striking display. Compact and bushy, it’s ideal for borders, containers, or small garden spaces. Both the flowers and leaves are edible, perfect for salads and garnishes.

Highlights

• Compact dwarf growth, perfect for small spaces

• Double blooms in bright, cheerful colors

• Edible flowers and leaves

• Thrives in sunny, well-draining locations

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum nanum

• Height: 20–30 cm (dwarf variety)

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Small garden beds, containers, and borders

• Edible flower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Decorative accents in compact spaces

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors or directly outdoors after the last frost

• Plant 1–2 cm deep in well-draining soil

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–20°C

• Flowers: 8–10 weeks after sowing