Hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Pink’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A charming pansy variety with large soft pink blooms and a subtle dark center, Swiss Giant ‘Pink’ adds elegance and gentle color to garden beds, borders, and containers. Hardy and easy to grow, it provides long-lasting displays in spring and autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Large pastel-pink flowers with a delicate face

• Compact, hardy plants ideal for cool seasons

• Long flowering period for continuous color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring and autumn

Ideal For

• Borders and flower beds

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Cool-season garden displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘White Lady’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A striking variety with large pure white blooms and a dark center, Pansy Swiss Giant ‘White Lady’ brings elegance and contrast to garden beds, borders, and containers. These hardy, early-flowering plants provide long-lasting displays from spring through autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Extra-large, showy white blooms with a bold face

• Reliable performance in cool seasons

• Long flowering period for extended color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Beds and borders

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Cool-season displays and early spring color

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil, keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

French Marigold 'Dainty Marietta' – 500 Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

Cheerful and easy to grow, French Marigold 'Dainty Marietta' produces golden-yellow single blooms with a bold maroon blotch at the center. Compact and free-flowering, this dwarf variety is perfect for edging, borders, and pots, while also being valued for pest-deterring companion planting.

Why Grow 'Dainty Marietta'

• Bright yellow flowers with maroon centers

• Long flowering season from summer to frost

• Dwarf, bushy, and easy to grow

• Attracts pollinators and deters pests

Key Features

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

• Height: 20–25 cm (dwarf)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, edging, containers, companion planting

Ideal For

• Bright summer bedding

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Edging pathways and borders

• Vegetable gardens as a natural pest deterrent

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: May–June after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant or thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Corn Cockle – Seeds (Agrostemma githago)

Corn Cockle (Agrostemma githago) is a classic wildflower that brings simple charm to any garden. Its tall stems carry graceful, cup-shaped magenta-pink blooms that sway beautifully in the breeze. Once common in cornfields, this heritage flower is now treasured for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators, it thrives in sunny, well-drained soil.

Why Grow "Corn Cockle"

• Bright magenta-pink wildflower blooms

• Tall, graceful stems for naturalistic planting

• Heritage flower once common in fields

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Agrostemma githago)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Wildflower meadows, borders, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Naturalistic and wildlife gardens

• Wildflower meadows and cottage planting

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Tall, airy accents in borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or August–September

• Sow direct into prepared soil, lightly cover

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Cape Daisy Mix Seeds (Venidium fastuosum)

Add long-lasting summer color with Cape Daisy Mix (Venidium fastuosum). This hardy annual produces vibrant daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and gold, bringing brightness to borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators and provides a cheerful display throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil.

• Keep soil moist until germination (10–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart once established.

• Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Vibrant daisy-like blooms in yellow, orange, and gold shades

• Long-flowering, hardy annual

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage and naturalized garden styles

Sowing

• Best time: Spring outdoors or 4–6 weeks earlier indoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Deadhead regularly to maintain vibrant blooms and encourage prolonged flowering.

Bird’s Eyes – Seeds

(Gilia tricolor)

Bird’s Eyes (Gilia tricolor) is a delightful annual wildflower producing masses of small, trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of purple, lavender, and cream with golden throats. Compact and bushy, this variety creates cheerful, nectar-rich displays that attract bees and butterflies, perfect for naturalistic plantings and wildflower gardens.

Why Grow Bird’s Eyes?

• Charming pastel blooms with golden centers

• Compact and easy to grow annual

• Excellent for pollinators

• Long flowering season for summer color

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, sandy, well-drained

Ideal For

• Wildflower gardens and meadows

• Cottage garden borders

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Containers and small garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or in autumn where they are to flower

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Prefers poor soils, minimal feeding required

Baby’s Breath Mix – Airy, Delicate Blooms

Baby’s Breath Mix offers clouds of tiny, delicate flowers on fine, airy stems. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and floral arrangements, these elegant annuals add a soft, romantic touch to any garden or bouquet.

What Makes It Special

• Airy, delicate flower clusters

• Long-lasting blooms

• Ideal for cut flowers and arrangements

• Adds elegance to garden beds and borders

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–50 cm tall

• Blooms from early summer to autumn

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Low-maintenance and hardy

Ideal For

• Garden borders and cottage gardens

• Floral arrangements and bouquets

• Rock gardens and pathways

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space 20–25 cm apart

• Water moderately and provide full sun

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

Tulip Poppy Seeds (Papaver glaucum)

The Tulip Poppy (Papaver glaucum) is a striking annual with vibrant, cup-shaped flowers reminiscent of tulips. Available in shades of red, pink, and cream, these cheerful blooms bring a bold splash of color to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower mixes. Ideal for naturalizing, cut flowers, or adding a classic poppy charm to your garden.

Why Grow Tulip Poppy

• Unique tulip-shaped poppy blooms in vivid colors

• Easy-to-grow, hardy annual

• Great for borders, meadows, and cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Papaver glaucum

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Late spring–summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead for prolonged flowering or leave to self-seed