Half-hardy Annual Flower Seeds

African Daisy Mix – Vivid, Sun-Loving Blooms All Summer

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca sinuata) is a dazzling annual producing masses of daisy-like flowers in bright shades of orange, yellow, white, and salmon. These cheerful blooms thrive in sunny spots, opening fully in daylight and closing at dusk, bringing vibrant color to borders, rock gardens, and containers. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, they deliver a long-lasting, low-maintenance floral display from late spring to autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Striking mix of vivid colors for instant garden cheer

• Sun-loving blooms that open in daylight

• Long-lasting display with minimal care

• Excellent for hot, dry gardens

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Height: 25–40 cm – compact and bushy

• Hardy annual – quick to flower from seed

• Blooms from late spring to early autumn

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Perfect for sunny, well-drained sites

Ideal For

• Borders, edging, and rock gardens

• Wildflower-style meadows

• Containers and window boxes

• Low-water landscaping

Sowing

• Sow direct in spring after frost risk has passed

• Rake lightly into soil, do not cover deeply

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and light, well-drained soil

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

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' Mixed – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

Zinnia 'Persian Carpet' is a dazzling mix of small, double and semi-double blooms in rich tapestry shades of gold, burgundy, cream, and mahogany, often with striking bicolor patterns. Compact and floriferous, these zinnias provide months of vibrant color and thrive in sunny spots with minimal care.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Bedding displays

• Containers and pots

• Cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 25–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to extend flowering season

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

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

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