Half-hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

The Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' is a vibrant, long-blooming annual that produces an abundance of cheerful, daisy-like flowers in warm shades of red, orange, and golden yellow, often with contrasting centers. Compact and robust, this variety is excellent for adding bold splashes of colour to borders, flower beds, and containers. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it’s a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Beds, borders, and pots

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 25–30 cm apart

• Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming

Zinnia Dahlia 'Bonbon Mix' – Seeds

(Zinnia elegans)

Zinnia Dahlia 'Bonbon Mix' is a vibrant collection of dahlia-flowered zinnias producing large, fully double blooms in a mix of cheerful colours, from soft pinks and creams to bold reds and oranges. These compact, bushy plants provide a long season of flowering, making them ideal for borders, containers, and cutting gardens. Their striking blooms attract butterflies and add a splash of colour to any summer garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and bouquets

• Summer beds and borders

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 30–40 cm apart

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Zinnia 'Burpeeana Giants Mix' – Seeds

(Zinnia elegans)

Zinnia 'Burpeeana Giants Mix' is a spectacular blend of bold, fully double blooms reaching up to 12–15 cm across. This mix features an array of dazzling colours, from vibrant reds, pinks, and oranges to golden yellows and whites. The tall, sturdy plants make a striking display in the garden and provide excellent cut flowers. Heat-loving and easy to grow, these zinnias are perfect for a summer of nonstop colour.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 75–100 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Bold, colourful borders

• Summer bedding displays

• Cut flower gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 30–40 cm apart

• Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' Mixed – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' is a dazzling mix of small, double and semi-double blooms in rich tapestry shades of gold, burgundy, cream, and mahogany, often with striking bicolor patterns. Compact and floriferous, these zinnias provide months of vibrant color and thrive in sunny spots with minimal care.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Containers and pots

• Cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 25–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to extend flowering season

Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

The Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' is a vibrant, long-blooming annual that produces an abundance of cheerful, daisy-like flowers in warm shades of red, orange, and golden yellow, often with contrasting centers. Compact and robust, this variety is excellent for adding bold splashes of colour to borders, flower beds, and containers. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it’s a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Beds, borders, and pots

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 25–30 cm apart

• Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming

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

Strawflower Scarlet – 900 Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum)

Bring bold, lasting beauty to your garden with Strawflower Scarlet. Known as the everlasting flower, its vivid papery petals keep their deep scarlet hue long after cutting, making it a favorite for fresh displays and dried bouquets.

What Makes It Special

• Intense scarlet-red blooms that never fade

• Perfect for dried flowers and crafts

• Blooms continuously from summer to frost

• Heat and drought tolerant

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Retains vibrant color when dried

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Easy to grow with minimal care

Ideal For

• Dried arrangements and wreaths

• Long-lasting cut flowers

• Adding rich color to borders and beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

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

• Lightly cover seeds – they need some light to germinate

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Pinch back young plants for bushier growth

Strawflower Orange – 900 Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum)

Brighten your garden with the glowing brilliance of Strawflower Orange. Known as the everlasting flower, its papery petals retain their fiery hue long after cutting, making it a top choice for both fresh displays and dried arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Striking deep-orange blooms with lasting brilliance

• Retains color perfectly when dried

• Heat and drought tolerant

• Blooms continuously from summer to frost

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Excellent for dried bouquets and fresh vases

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Easy to grow, low-maintenance

Ideal For

• Dried flower crafts and arrangements

• Summer cutting gardens

• Borders and pollinator-friendly beds

• Long-lasting garden color displays

Sowing

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

• Lightly cover seeds – they need light to germinate

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth

Strawflower Mixed – 1200 Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum)

Bring everlasting color to your garden with Strawflower Mixed, a vibrant blend of papery blooms in bold shades. Known as the everlasting flower, strawflowers retain their brilliance long after cutting, making them a favorite for dried arrangements and fresh displays.

What Makes It Special

• Long-lasting, papery blooms perfect for drying

• Wide mix of brilliant, cheerful colors

• Heat and drought tolerant – thrives in tough conditions

• Provides continuous blooms from summer to frost

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Excellent for cut and dried flowers

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Ideal For

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Borders and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Adding bold, lasting color to summer gardens

Sowing

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

• Lightly cover seeds; they need some light to germinate

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Pinch young plants for bushier growth and more blooms