Hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Sweet Pea Old Spice 'Violet Queen' Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A classic heirloom variety, Sweet Pea 'Violet Queen' belongs to the renowned Old Spice group—celebrated for its exceptional fragrance and heat tolerance. This charming climbing sweet pea produces masses of blooms in deep violet-purple shades, filling the garden with nostalgic summer perfume. Perfect for trellises, arches, or cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow 'Violet Queen'

• Rich violet-purple blooms with outstanding fragrance

• More heat tolerant than many other sweet peas

• 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, cut flowers, cottage gardens

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

• Regular deadheading prolongs flowering

Rudbeckia ‘Green Eyes’ Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Rudbeckia ‘Green Eyes’ is a hardy annual with striking golden-yellow daisy-like flowers and a distinctive green central cone. Blooming from midsummer to autumn, it adds vibrant color to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly, it’s perfect for low-maintenance, sunny gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Golden-yellow petals with unique green centers

• Long-lasting blooms that attract bees and butterflies

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Annual

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Bloom time: Midsummer to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Sunny, well-drained areas

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers the same year

Virginian Stock Mix – Seeds

(Cheiranthus maritimus)

Virginian Stock Mix is a charming, fragrant annual that produces clusters of delicate, brightly coloured flowers in shades of pink, white, yellow, and red. Its long-lasting blooms and compact growth habit make it ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers. This easy-to-grow variety attracts pollinators, bringing life and colour to your summer garden.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• 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 15–20°C

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Pansy Swiss Giant ‘Red Wings’ Seeds (Viola wittrockiana)

A bold and eye-catching pansy variety, Swiss Giant ‘Red Wings’ produces large velvety crimson-red flowers with a striking dark blotch at the center. Compact and hardy, it’s ideal for adding dramatic color to spring and autumn displays in beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Rich, velvety red blooms with contrasting center

• Extra-large flowers on compact plants

• Long flowering season, thriving in cool weather

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

• Lightly cover with soil, keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers 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

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

Chinese Houses Seeds (Collinsia heterophylla)

The Chinese Houses is a charming annual wildflower, native to California, producing delicate whorls of purple and white, two-tone blossoms stacked like little pagodas. Its unique form and soft colors make it a lovely choice for borders, wildflower meadows, or naturalistic plantings. Easy to grow, it self-seeds readily and attracts bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive tiered flowers resembling miniature pagodas

• Native wildflower, easy to grow and care for

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Collinsia heterophylla

• Hardy annual

• Height: 30–50 cm (12–20 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Wildflower and meadow-style gardens

• Cottage and naturalistic borders

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors Mar–May or Aug–Sep for earlier blooms

• Lightly cover seeds with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in the same year

Chinese Forget-Me-Not Blue – 750 Seeds (Cynoglossum amabile)

Fill your garden with clouds of delicate, true-blue blossoms with Chinese Forget-Me-Not Blue. Easy to grow and long-blooming, this cottage-garden favorite adds charm to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Produces masses of dainty sky-blue flowers

• Long-lasting blooms ideal for cutting

• Classic cottage-garden beauty with minimal effort

Key Features

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Blooms: Summer through autumn

• Hardy annual, easy to grow from seed

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Wildflower-style plantings

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May or Aug–Sep for earlier blooms

• Sow thinly in well-drained soil, lightly cover with compost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–18°C

• Thin seedlings to 25 cm apart

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