Hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Pansy Clear Crystals ‘Orange’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A glowing variety, Clear Crystals ‘Orange’ produces large, blotch-free blooms in vivid orange for a bright and uniform display. Hardy and compact, this pansy is perfect for adding cheerful color to spring and autumn beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Clear, blotch-free orange blooms

• Large, vibrant flowers on sturdy plants

• Long-lasting color in cool seasons

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 garden beds

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Bright, uniform seasonal displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover with soil, keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in spring and autumn after sowing

Golden Yellow Lupine Seeds (Lupinus luteus)

Golden Yellow Lupine produces tall, striking spires of bright yellow pea-like flowers above lush green foliage. Hardy and fast-growing, it adds vertical interest and vibrant color to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. Loved by bees and other pollinators, it also fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving garden fertility naturally.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant yellow flower spikes for dramatic garden color

• Hardy, easy-to-grow perennial that attracts pollinators

• Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lupinus luteus

• Hardy annual or short-lived perennial

• Height: 80–120 cm (32–48 in)

• Bloom time: Early to mid-summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens, perennial borders, and wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Adding vertical interest and vibrant yellow color

Sowing

• Sow indoors Mar–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Nick or scarify seeds and soak overnight for faster germination

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–30 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second year

China Pink 'Merry-go-round' – Seeds

(Dianthus chinensis)

China Pink 'Merry-go-round' is a charming annual featuring vibrant, frilled blooms in shades of pink with delicate markings. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, providing continuous colour throughout the summer. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts pollinators, adding life and beauty to any garden.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rockeries and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Blueweed Flower Mix Seeds (Echium plantagineum)

The Blueweed Flower Mix is a vibrant and easy-to-grow annual that produces a spectacular display of blue, pink, violet, and purple trumpet-shaped blooms. Also known as Paterson’s Curse, this wildflower is prized for its striking colors and its ability to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout summer. Perfect for naturalistic planting, wildflower meadows, or borders, this hardy mix thrives in poor soils and sunny sites, offering months of color with minimal care.

What Makes It Special

• Long-lasting multi-colored floral display

• Excellent for wildlife-friendly gardens

• Thrives in dry, poor soils where other flowers may struggle

• Perfect choice for naturalistic meadows and pollinator habitats

Key Features

• Botanical name: Echium plantagineum

• Common name: Blueweed / Paterson’s Curse

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–80 cm tall, 20–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained sandy or gravelly soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cottage gardens

• Low-maintenance beds and borders

• Naturalizing in sunny, dry spots

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May outdoors or September for earlier blooms next year

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds directly where they are to flower, in well-prepared soil

   • Lightly rake in and firm down

   • Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days)

3. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Once established, requires very little maintenance. Tolerant of drought. Deadhead to prolong flowering.

Sweet Pea ‘Winston Churchill’ Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A classic and elegant climbing variety, Sweet Pea ‘Winston Churchill’ is cherished for its large, fragrant blooms in soft, creamy pink tones with delicate shading. Vigorous and long-flowering, it’s perfect for trellises, arches, fences, and cut flower arrangements, adding timeless charm and fragrance to any garden.

Why Grow 'Winston Churchill'

• Large, fragrant, soft pink blooms with subtle shading

• Vigorous climbing habit, ideal for vertical displays

• Excellent for cutting – long stems and lasting vase life

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after frost, spacing 20–30 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing

• Deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering

Pansy Swiss Pansy Blue ‘Ullswater’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A classic pansy variety with large, velvety deep-blue blooms and a dark central blotch. Blue ‘Ullswater’ is compact, hardy, and perfect for bringing bold color to spring and autumn gardens in beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Rich, velvety blue flowers with strong garden presence

• Reliable variety for cool-season planting

• Long-lasting blooms from early spring through autumn

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana

• Hardy annual/biennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring and autumn

Ideal For

• Garden beds and borders

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Cool-season color displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly 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

Foxtail Millet Seeds (Setaria italica)

Foxtail Millet is an ornamental and agricultural grass grown for its distinctive bushy, bottlebrush-like seed heads that resemble a fox’s tail. It is valued for both decorative use in floral arrangements and as a grain crop for food, birdseed, and forage. Its tall, upright stems and graceful flower spikes add structure and texture to garden borders, wildlife plots, and dried bouquets.

What Makes It Special

• Produces attractive foxtail-like seed heads

• Versatile: grown for ornamental, edible, and forage uses

• Excellent for dried or fresh floral arrangements

• Easy to grow, drought-tolerant and hardy

Key Features

• Botanical name: Setaria italica

• Common name: Foxtail Millet

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 90–150 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to autumn

• Lifespan: Annual grass

Ideal For

• Ornamental borders

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Wildlife gardens (birds love the seed heads)

• Grain production and forage

• Naturalistic or prairie-style planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: April–June outdoors after frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier

2. How to sow:

   • Sow directly into well-drained soil in a sunny spot

   • Cover lightly with soil (depth 0.5–1 cm)

   • Keep moist until germination (7–14 days)

3. Spacing: Thin or transplant to 30–40 cm apart

4. Care: Low maintenance; thrives in heat and tolerates dry soil once established

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