Half-hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Cup and Saucer White – 15 Seeds (Cobaea scandens)

The Cup and Saucer Vine (White) is a fast-growing climber with elegant, bell-shaped blooms resembling little teacups. Its trailing vines quickly cover fences, arches, and trellises, creating a stunning vertical display. A perfect choice for adding a touch of elegance and charm to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Unique cup-and-saucer shaped blooms

• Rapid-growing climbing vine

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to frost

• Adds instant charm to vertical garden spaces

Key Features

• Half-hardy perennial, often grown as an annual

• Height: up to 3–6 m

• Large white, bell-shaped flowers

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Ideal For

• Fences, walls, arches, pergolas, and trellises

• Cottage gardens and romantic garden themes

• Vertical displays and privacy screens

• Cut flowers for unique arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost

• Pre-soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing

• Place seeds on their side, just under the surface of soil

• Germination: 20–30 days at 18–20°C

• Harden off and transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 30–45 cm apart

French Marigold Double 'Brocade Red' – 350 Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

Bring bold, fiery color to your summer displays with French Marigold Double 'Brocade Red'. This compact dwarf variety produces masses of fully double, richly ruffled blooms in glowing scarlet-red shades. The continuous flowering habit makes it a favorite for bedding, edging, pots, and window boxes. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it also helps deter pests in the garden.

Why Grow 'Brocade Red'

• Double blooms in striking scarlet-red tones

• Compact, bushy growth – perfect for edging and containers

• Long-lasting summer color

• Naturally pest-repelling companion plant

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Beds, borders, edging, patio pots, containers

Ideal For

• Creating vibrant bedding displays

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Edging garden paths and borders

• Companion planting with vegetables

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots, lightly covering seed

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

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Plant spacing: 20 cm apart

• Thrives in sunny, well-drained soil

Blue Lace Flower Seeds (Didiscus caeruleus / Trachymene caerulea)

The Blue Lace Flower is an elegant and delicate annual, much loved for its airy umbels of soft sky-blue blossoms. Each flower head resembles lacework, carried on long slender stems, making it ideal for cutting. With its light, lacy texture, this plant brings charm and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower-style plantings. It is also a superb choice for floral arrangements, both fresh and dried.

What Makes It Special

• Produces lace-like umbels of pastel blue blooms

• Excellent cut flower with a long vase life

• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Adds a soft, romantic touch to borders and bouquets

Key Features

• Botanical name: Didiscus caeruleus / Trachymene caerulea

• Common name: Blue Lace Flower

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 45–60 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

• Lifespan: Half-hardy annual

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows

• Borders and mixed beds

• Cut flower and dried arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors, or April–June outdoors after frost has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly in trays with seed compost or directly outdoors in fine soil

   • Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite

   • Keep moist until seedlings appear (14–21 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space plants 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Deadhead to prolong flowering; provide support in windy sites

Mexican Butterfly Weed ‘Red’ – Seeds (Asclepias curassavica)

Mexican Butterfly Weed ‘Red’ is a vibrant, nectar-rich perennial attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Its bright red, clustered flowers bloom from summer to autumn, creating a bold splash of color in borders, beds, and pollinator gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety supports wildlife while adding tropical flair and long-lasting beauty to your garden.

Why Grow "Red Mexican Butterfly Weed"

• Bright red, clustered flowers from summer to autumn

• Nectar-rich, attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

• Perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens and vibrant borders

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Asclepias curassavica)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, pollinator gardens, wildlife-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Supporting pollinators and wildlife in the garden

• Adding bright red color to borders and beds

• Cottage and mixed garden designs

• Gardeners seeking low-maintenance, nectar-rich plants

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

Cosmos 'Radiance' – Seeds

(Cosmos bipinnatus)

Cosmos 'Radiance' is a charming variety that produces large, daisy-like blooms in deep carmine-pink with a lighter halo around the golden-yellow centers. The graceful, feathery foliage and long, slender stems make it a superb choice for garden displays and cut flowers. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s a true summer favourite.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 90–120 cm

• Spread: 40–50 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly planting

• Borders and background planting

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–21°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly in final position

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Thin/transplant to 30–40 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering

Strawflower ‘Tom Thumb’ Mixed – 800 Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum)

Compact yet dazzling, Strawflower ‘Tom Thumb’ Mixed brings a burst of jewel-like colors to your garden. These papery, everlasting blooms shine in vibrant shades and are prized for their ability to retain shape and brilliance when dried. Perfect for small borders, pots, and cutting gardens, they provide endless color and beauty from summer through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, dwarf-growing variety – ideal for small gardens & containers

• Produces vibrant, papery flowers that are excellent for drying

• Long-lasting blooms that withstand heat and drought

• Adds bright splashes of color all summer

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual, height: 30–40 cm

• Blooms: Summer to autumn

• Thrives in full sun & well-drained soil

• Great for bedding, pots, and floral crafts

Ideal For

• Containers and window boxes

• Cottage & wildlife gardens

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Easy-care, drought-tolerant displays

Sowing

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

• Lightly cover seeds; keep soil at 18–21°C

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant or thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

Snapdragon 'Trumpet Serenade' – Seeds (Antirrhinum majus)

A striking variety of snapdragon with tall, trumpet-shaped blooms in a rich mix of colors. Long-flowering and versatile, 'Trumpet Serenade' adds height, structure, and vibrant color to summer borders and cutting gardens. Beloved by pollinators, it brings life and charm to any display.

Why Grow Snapdragon 'Trumpet Serenade'?

• Showy, trumpet-like blooms in mixed colors

• Long flowering season

• Excellent as a cut flower

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–75 cm

• Flowers: Summer into early autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

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

Ideal For

• Adding vertical color to mixed borders

• Cutting for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cottage-style and wildlife gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, lightly pressing seeds into moist compost (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 10–21 days at 18–21°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 25 cm apart

• Flowers: June–October

Tip: Pinch out young plants to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.

Dwarf Zinnia 'Pepito' Mix – Seeds

(Zinnia elegans)

Dwarf Zinnia 'Pepito' Mix is a charming, compact annual that produces an abundance of small, vibrant blooms in a lively mix of colours, including reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows. Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, its dense, bushy growth ensures a long season of continuous flowering. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts pollinators, adding life and colour to any garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Rockeries and border edging

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Dwarf Dahlia Single ‘Mignon’ Mix – Simple, Elegant, & Full of Color

Dwarf Dahlia Single ‘Mignon’ Mix offers masses of dainty, single-petaled blooms in a rich blend of bright colors, each with a golden-yellow centre. Compact and bushy, they’re perfect for borders, pots, and bedding, bringing cheerful color from mid-summer until the first frost. Their open flowers are also loved by bees and butterflies, making them both beautiful and wildlife-friendly.

What Makes It Special

• Cheerful single blooms with bright yellow centres

• Long flowering season from summer to frost

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Compact size – ideal for small gardens and containers

• Easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Height: 45–50 cm – compact habit

• Half-hardy annual – flowers first season

• Open-centred blooms in mixed vibrant colors

• Excellent for borders, pots, and cut flowers

• Low-maintenance and reliable

Ideal For

• Bedding schemes and edging

• Patio pots and containers

• Small gardens and wildlife-friendly spaces

• Summer color in any garden style

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 30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil