Half-hardy Annual Flower Seeds

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

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

Flowering Tobacco ‘Crimson Bedder’ – 2000 Seeds (Nicotiana alata)

Add bold color and fragrance to your garden with Flowering Tobacco ‘Crimson Bedder’. This stunning variety produces clusters of deep crimson, star-shaped blooms that open in the evening, releasing a sweet scent that attracts pollinators. A beautiful choice for borders, containers, and evening gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, velvety crimson blooms that glow at dusk

• Attracts moths, bees, and hummingbirds

• Easy to grow, long flowering season

• Adds vibrant color and evening charm

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual, height: 60–75 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Ideal as a bedding or container plant

Ideal For

• Fragrant evening gardens and borders

• Containers and patio displays

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

Sowing

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

• Surface sow, press seeds lightly – do not cover (light aids germination)

• Germination in 10–20 days

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart

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

Geranium Pink F2 – Seeds (Pelargonium zonale F2)

Geranium Pink F2 is a reliable bedding geranium that adds soft charm and long-lasting color to any garden. Its compact plants produce large clusters of vibrant pink blooms over lush green foliage, flowering continuously through summer into early autumn. Easy to grow and weather-tolerant, it’s perfect for beds, borders, and patio containers.

Why Grow "Pink F2"

• Soft pink blooms with vibrant summer color

• Compact, bushy plants ideal for bedding

• Long flowering season with minimal care

• Heat and weather tolerant

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Pelargonium zonale F2)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, patio containers, window boxes

Ideal For

• Adding gentle pink tones to borders and beds

• Patio pots and balcony displays

• Long-lasting summer color with little effort

• Beginner gardeners wanting dependable blooms

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March at 20–25°C

• Germination: 7–21 days

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 20–25 cm

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Dahlia 'Mignon Coltness' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Mignon Coltness' is a compact, free-flowering variety that produces masses of single blooms in warm shades of scarlet, orange, and yellow with golden centers. Easy to grow from seed, these bushy plants create a bold splash of summer color and are perfect for borders, edging, and containers. Loved by pollinators, they’ll keep your garden lively all season long.

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

• Bedding and borders

• Containers and pots

• Edging paths and garden beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Deadhead regularly for continuous flowering

Four O’clock Flower Violet – Seeds

(Mirabilis jalapa)

The Four O’clock Flower Violet is a charming and fragrant annual that opens its blooms in the late afternoon and evening, releasing a sweet perfume that attracts moths and pollinators. With vibrant violet-purple trumpet-shaped flowers and lush green foliage, this plant is both ornamental and easy to grow. Known for its resilience and ability to thrive in hot, sunny spots, it makes a delightful addition to beds, borders, and containers.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy perennial (grown as annual)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Evening fragrance gardens

• Borders and mixed beds

• Patio containers

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 30–45 cm apart

• Blooms open in late afternoon and last until morning

Dwarf Dahlia Double ‘Opera’ – Showy Color for Compact Spaces

Dwarf Dahlia Double ‘Opera’ produces large, double blooms in a stunning mix of vibrant shades, bringing rich summer color to borders, bedding, and containers. Compact and bushy, this variety flowers continuously from mid-summer until the first frost, making it a reliable choice for long-lasting displays.

What Makes It Special

• Striking double blooms in bold, mixed colors

• Compact size, ideal for small gardens and pots

• Blooms freely all summer until frost

• Great for cutting and garden display

• Easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Height: 40–50 cm – neat, bushy plants

• Half-hardy annual – flowers first year

• Full, double blooms for maximum impact

• Works well in bedding schemes and borders

• Long-lasting blooms with excellent vase life

Ideal For

• Bedding displays and compact borders

• Patio pots and containers

• Summer-long floral color

• Cut flowers for fresh arrangements

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 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Dahlia 'Piccolo Single Mignon' – Seeds

(Dahlia variabilis)

Dahlia 'Piccolo Single Mignon' is a charming dwarf variety that produces masses of single flowers in a wide range of bright colors. With compact, bushy plants and a long flowering period, this variety is perfect for borders, pots, and containers. The cheerful blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator-friendly choice for any summer garden.

Key Features

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

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Pots & containers

• Borders & edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooms