Half-hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Pocketbook Plant Mix – Seeds (Calceolaria herbeohybrida)

Pocketbook Plant Mix (Calceolaria herbeohybrida) offers a delightful display of colorful, pouch-shaped flowers that brighten indoor and shaded garden spaces. This compact annual is ideal for pots, containers, and cool spots where vibrant, long-lasting blooms are desired. Perfect for adding whimsical color and charm to any collection.

Why Grow "Pocketbook Plant Mix"

• Bright, pouch-shaped flowers in mixed colors

• Compact, easy-to-grow annual

• Ideal for containers, pots, and indoor displays

• Long-lasting bloom period for summer and early autumn

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Calceolaria herbeohybrida)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early autumn

• Position: Partial shade, bright indirect light

• Uses: Containers, pots, indoor displays, shaded borders

Ideal For

• Patio and balcony containers

• Indoor pots and decorative displays

• Cool, partially shaded garden spots

• Adding whimsical, long-lasting color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–March in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots when large enough

• Keep soil moist, avoid direct sun

• Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms

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,

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

Drummond's Phlox 'Art Shades' Mix – Seeds (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)

Drummond's Phlox 'Art Shades' Mix (Phlox drummondii grandiflora) is a stunning annual that produces masses of large, brightly colored flowers in a wide range of pastel and vivid shades. Blooming from early summer to autumn, it provides long-lasting displays that light up borders, bedding schemes, rock gardens, and containers. With its compact habit and profusion of blooms, this phlox is both versatile and easy to grow, attracting bees and butterflies throughout the season.

Why Grow "Art Shades" Mix

• Bright and pastel blooms in a wide range of colors

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for borders and beds

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Phlox drummondii grandiflora)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun or light shade

• Uses: Borders, bedding, rock gardens, containers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to summer displays

• Compact planting for small gardens or pots

• Rockeries, edging, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly flower beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

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 'Showpiece' Double Mix – 20 Seeds (Dahlia variabilis)

Make your garden the center of attention with the spectacular Dahlia 'Showpiece' Double Mix. Bursting with large, fully double blooms in a dazzling range of bright colors, these dahlias bring a dramatic touch to borders, beds, and cut flower arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Striking, fully double blooms in vibrant mixed shades

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Ideal for bold displays and cutting

• Adds height and drama to gardens

Key Features

• Half-hardy perennial, often grown as an annual

• Height: 80–100 cm

• Flower size: 10–15 cm across

• Thrives in sunny, well-drained soil

• Excellent cut flowers with long vase life

Ideal For

• Cut flower gardens

• Bedding displays and borders

• Summer floral arrangements

• Gardeners looking for bold, showy blooms

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost at 18–22°C

• Cover lightly with fine soil, keep moist until germination (7–14 days)

• Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooms

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

African Daisy 'Ballade' Mix Seeds (Osteospermum ecklonis)

Bring a burst of color to your garden with the African Daisy 'Ballade' Mix. This vibrant blend features large daisy-like blooms in a variety of striking shades, from rich purples to sunny yellows and creamy whites. With their long flowering season and sun-loving nature, these blooms brighten beds, borders, and containers all summer long.

What Makes It Special

• Colorful mix of bold and pastel blooms

• Long-lasting flowers with daisy charm

• Heat and drought tolerant once established

Key Features

• Botanical name: Osteospermum ecklonis

• Half-hardy perennial, grown as an annual in cooler climates

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Blooms: Summer to early autumn

• Perfect for full sun

Ideal For

• Flower beds and sunny borders

• Patio containers and hanging baskets

• Mediterranean or coastal-style gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors in spring, 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Press seeds lightly into moist compost, do not cover heavily

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Harden off and transplant outdoors after frost

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