Half-hardy Annual Flower Seeds

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

Starflower Pincushions ‘Drumsticks’ – Seeds (Scabiosa stellata)

Starflower Pincushions ‘Drumsticks’ is a unique annual valued for its spherical seed heads that resemble delicate, sculptural ornaments. While the pale blue flowers are charming in summer, the real show begins when they fade to reveal papery, globe-like seed pods. These “drumsticks” are excellent for fresh arrangements and especially striking as dried flowers, making them a favorite with florists and crafters.

Why Grow "Drumsticks"

• Unusual, decorative seed pods for arrangements

• Long-lasting in both fresh and dried displays

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Adds unique texture and interest to the garden

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Scabiosa stellata)

• Height: 50–60 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cutting gardens, dried flower crafts

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Unique dried flower decorations

• Adding sculptural form to borders

• Gardeners and crafters seeking something unusual

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–21°C

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant after frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Snapdragon Tall ‘Ruby Red’ Seeds (Antirrhinum majus maximum)

Snapdragons are a cottage garden favorite, and the Tall Ruby Red variety brings a bold splash of deep crimson to your beds and borders. These elegant spikes grow tall and upright, producing dense clusters of velvety, ruby-red flowers that bloom over a long season. Highly attractive to pollinators and easy to grow, they are perfect for creating vertical interest in flower beds, cutting gardens, and cottage-style displays.

What Makes It Special

• Striking ruby-red blooms for dramatic color impact

• Long flowering season, from summer to autumn

• Excellent as a cut flower with a long vase life

• Loved by bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus maximum

• Common name: Snapdragon Tall ‘Ruby Red’

• Seed count: Approx. per pack (customizable)

• Height/Spread: 60–80 cm tall, upright growth

• Position: Full sun, fertile well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June – October

• Lifespan: Half-hardy annual

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and classic borders

• Tall bedding displays for height and contrast

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Indoors from February–April; outdoors from May.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist seed compost (do not cover; needs light to germinate).

   • Keep at 18–20°C until germination (10–20 days).

   • Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 25–30 cm apart.

3. Care: Pinch out growing tips for bushier plants and deadhead regularly to extend flowering.

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.

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

Phlox of Sheep – Seeds (Phlox drummondii nana compacta)

Phlox of Sheep is a compact annual variety that produces masses of small, colorful blooms across dense, low-growing plants. Flowering throughout summer, it creates bright carpets of pink, red, purple, and white shades, making it perfect for edging, rockeries, containers, and low borders. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s an excellent choice for vibrant garden displays.

Why Grow "Phlox of Sheep"

• Compact plants with masses of colorful blooms

• Long flowering season all summer

• Ideal for edging, borders, and containers

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Phlox drummondii nana compacta)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Bedding, edging, rock gardens, patio pots

Ideal For

• Adding carpets of color to low borders and beds

• Brightening patio pots and containers

• Rock gardens and edging pathways

• Gardeners seeking long-lasting summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–20°C

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Harden off and transplant after frost, spacing 15–20 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Petunia F1 'Pink Morn' – Seeds (Petunia grandiflora)

A delightful hybrid petunia, 'Pink Morn' produces large trumpet-shaped blooms with soft pink petals that fade into a bright white throat, giving a fresh and cheerful "morning glow" effect. Compact, free-flowering, and long-lasting, this variety is ideal for baskets, containers, and flower beds.

Why Grow Petunia F1 'Pink Morn'?

• Large, eye-catching blooms with soft pink & white tones

• Long flowering season from late spring to autumn

• Weather-tolerant and uniform hybrid variety

• Great for baskets, pots, and bedding displays

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowers: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun, fertile well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Patio containers and borders

• Bedding displays with continuous color

• Mass planting for impact

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, lightly press seeds onto moist compost (do not cover)

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–24°C

• Transplant: When seedlings are large enough, harden off and plant out after frost

• Space plants: 25–30 cm apart

Tip: Deadhead regularly to encourage nonstop flowering.

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,

Nemesia 'Prince' Orange – Seeds

(Nemesia strumosa)

Nemesia 'Prince' Orange produces masses of fiery orange blooms that add a splash of brilliance to beds, borders, containers, and window boxes. Compact and free-flowering, it is perfect for summer displays, offering a long blooming season and a cheerful burst of color.

Why Grow Nemesia 'Prince' Orange?

• Bright, vibrant orange blooms with strong garden presence

• Compact habit – great for containers and bedding

• Long-flowering from early summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and care for

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Blooms: June–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Bedding schemes

• Patio pots & containers

• Edging paths & borders

• Bright summer garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Lightly cover seeds, keep moist, and maintain warmth (15–20°C)

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle

• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost risk has passed

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Deadhead to prolong flowering