Half-hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Dahlia ‘Pompon’ Mixed – Perfectly Round Blooms in a Rainbow of Colors

Dahlia ‘Pompon’ Mixed produces charming, globe-shaped flowers in a vibrant range of colors, each bloom showcasing tightly packed petals in perfect symmetry. These stunning flowers add elegance and texture to borders, beds, and cutting gardens, flowering from mid-summer right up to the first frost. With their long, strong stems, they’re ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Unique, perfectly round pompon blooms

• Wide mix of bright, eye-catching colors

• Long flowering season for continuous beauty

• Excellent vase life for cut flowers

• Adds elegance and structure to garden displays

Key Features

• Height: 90–120 cm – tall, sturdy plants

• Half-hardy annual – blooms in first season

• Globe-shaped flowers, 5–7 cm across

• Strong stems perfect for cutting

• Attractive to pollinators

Ideal For

• Flower beds and cutting gardens

• Borders needing height and color

• Summer bouquets and floral arrangements

• Late-season garden interest

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Cover lightly with fine compost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Transplant after frost danger has passed, spacing 40–50 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Dahlia 'Bloody Mary' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Bloody Mary' is a stunning compact variety that produces vibrant, dark red, fully double blooms with a rich, velvety texture. Its bushy habit and long flowering season make it ideal for borders, containers, and mixed flower beds. This eye-catching variety is also a favorite for cut flowers, adding dramatic color to bouquets and arrangements.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (grown from seed)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Borders and bedding displays

• Containers and pots

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant after last frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms

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

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

Matthiola Stock Ten Week Light Blue – Seeds (Matthiola incana)

Matthiola Stock Ten Week Light Blue (Matthiola incana) is a charming annual known for its elegant spikes of soft, light blue blooms. Flowering just 10 weeks after sowing, this variety combines quick growth with long-lasting beauty. Renowned for its delightful fragrance, it is perfect for borders, beds, and containers, as well as cut flower arrangements. A cottage garden favorite, it brings both color and scent into your summer garden.

Why Grow "Ten Week Light Blue"

• Soft light blue flower spikes with a sweet fragrance

• Quick to flower – just 10 weeks from sowing

• Ideal as cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Compact, easy-to-grow annual

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Matthiola incana)

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Flowering: Early to late summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, containers, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Adding soft pastel color to summer borders

• Fragrant cottage-style planting

• Cut flower bouquets and arrangements

• Quick and rewarding garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–18°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Space seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Dahlia ‘Cactus’ Hybrids Mixed – Spiky, Dramatic & Bursting with Color

Dahlia ‘Cactus’ Hybrids Mixed brings an explosion of exotic, spiky-petaled blooms in a dazzling mix of colors. Their starburst-shaped flowers add drama, height, and texture to any summer display. Flowering from mid-summer until the first frost, they’re perfect for creating bold borders, stunning cut flower arrangements, and show-stopping garden focal points.

What Makes It Special

• Exotic, spiky “cactus” blooms for dramatic impact

• Rich mix of vibrant colors

• Long flowering period for continuous beauty

• Perfect for cutting and floral design

• Adds height and texture to garden beds

Key Features

• Height: 90–120 cm – tall, strong stems

• Half-hardy annual – blooms first season

• Large, starburst-shaped flowers

• Excellent vase life

• Attracts pollinators

Ideal For

• Tall borders and garden backdrops

• Cutting gardens and bouquets

• Adding exotic flair to displays

• Late-summer garden interest

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Lightly cover with fine compost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Transplant after frost danger has passed, spacing 40–50 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil

Panic Grass ‘Frosted Explosion’ Seeds (Panicum elegans)

The Panic Grass ‘Frosted Explosion’ is a highly ornamental variety of Panicum elegans, grown for its striking, airy seed heads that look like sparkling fireworks. The fine, frosted panicles add texture and movement to the garden and are especially prized for use in fresh or dried floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Unique, sparkling “explosion” seed heads

• Excellent cut flower and bouquet filler

• Adds texture, height, and movement to displays

Key Features

• Botanical name: Panicum elegans

• Half-hardy annual grass

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed beds

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

• Adding airy texture to cottage or modern gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Harden off and transplant outdoors after frost,

Mexican Sunflower Scarlet Red Seeds (Tithonia speciosa)

The Mexican Sunflower ‘Scarlet Red’ (Tithonia speciosa) is a bold, heat-loving annual that produces masses of large, daisy-like blooms in brilliant scarlet-red. A true magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, this tall and vibrant flower adds fiery color to borders, wildlife gardens, and cutting displays. With its long flowering season and easy care, it thrives in sunny spots and poor soils.

Why Grow Mexican Sunflower ‘Scarlet Red’?

• Striking scarlet-red blooms up to 8 cm across

• Loved by pollinators and beneficial insects

• Tall, branching plants for a dramatic display

• Thrives in heat, sun, and poor soil

Key Features

• Botanical name: Tithonia speciosa

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 120–150 cm

• Spread: 60–75 cm

• Flowering: July–October

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Tall borders and backdrops

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, 0.5 cm deep in trays or pots

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart

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

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Cup and Saucer Purple – 14 Seeds (Cobaea scandens)

The Cup and Saucer Vine (Purple) is a vigorous climber producing dramatic, bell-shaped flowers that open green and mature into rich purple. Its fast-growing vines bring vertical beauty to arches, trellises, and fences, making it a standout centerpiece in any summer garden.

What Makes It Special

• Exotic cup-and-saucer style blooms

• Flowers shift from green to deep purple as they mature

• Rapid-growing vine for quick coverage

• Long flowering season, summer to frost

Key Features

• Half-hardy perennial, usually grown as an annual

• Height: 3–6 m

• Stunning purple, bell-shaped blooms

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Ideal For

• Arches, pergolas, trellises, and fences

• Cottage and ornamental gardens

• Vertical displays and natural privacy screens

• Unique cut flowers

Sowing

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost

• Pre-soak seeds 12–24 hours before sowing

• Plant seeds on their side, just under the surface

• Germination: 20–30 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 30–45 cm apart