Hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Iceland Poppy ‘Artists Glory’ Mix Seeds (Papaver nudicaule)

Bring a painterly touch to your garden with Iceland Poppy ‘Artists Glory’ Mix. This charming annual produces delicate, papery blooms in a vibrant mix of reds, pinks, oranges, yellows, and whites, creating a stunning spring-to-summer display. Its soft, nodding flowers add elegance to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings.

Why Grow ‘Artists Glory’ Mix

• Stunning mix of bright, papery blooms

• Hardy, easy-to-grow annual

• Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Papaver nudicaule

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: Late spring–summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rock gardens, cut flowers, cottage gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–March in trays, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–18°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming

Hare’s Ear Seeds (Bupleurum rotundifolium ‘Griffithii’)

Add unique texture and vibrant color to your garden with Hare’s Ear (Bupleurum rotundifolium ‘Griffithii’). This annual produces clusters of bright green, airy umbels above fine foliage, creating a striking contrast in borders, cutting gardens, and wildflower meadows. Hardy and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators and adds architectural interest to your garden.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after the last frost.

• 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.

• Cut flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.

Key Features

• Airy green umbels for a unique garden texture

• Hardy annual, easy to grow and long-flowering

• Excellent for borders, cutting gardens, and meadows

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Architectural foliage adds interest to plantings

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Wildflower-style meadows and naturalized areas

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Spring outdoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For a longer display, sow in successive batches every 2–3 weeks during spring.

Godetia ‘Orange Glory’ – Vibrant Orange Blooms

Godetia ‘Orange Glory’ produces large, vivid orange flowers on compact, bushy plants. These easy-to-grow annuals add cheerful color to garden beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Bright, showy orange blooms

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Perfect for vibrant garden displays

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–50 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to autumn

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Hardy and easy to grow

Ideal For

• Garden beds and borders

• Containers and patio planters

• Cottage gardens

• 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

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

Morning Glory ‘Flying Saucers’ – Seeds (Ipomoea tricolor)

Morning Glory ‘Flying Saucers’ is a spectacular climbing annual, producing large sky-blue and white striped blooms that resemble swirling galaxies. Vigorous and fast-growing, it’s perfect for covering fences, trellises, and arches, creating a dazzling vertical display throughout summer.

Why Grow ‘Flying Saucers’?

• Striking blue and white striped blooms

• Large flowers, up to 12 cm across

• Vigorous, quick-growing climber

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual climber

• Height: 250–300 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, pergolas

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays

• Fast summer screening

• Adding dramatic color to outdoor spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost, direct in soil

• Nick or soak seeds before sowing

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–20°C

• Provide climbing support

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

Cineraria Hybrida Dwarf Mix ‘Amigo Strain’ – Seeds (Senecio hybridus nana)

Cineraria Hybrida Dwarf Mix ‘Amigo Strain’ produces a stunning display of bright, daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white. Compact and low-growing, it is ideal for pots, borders, and window boxes. This easy-to-grow annual blooms early in spring, adding vibrant color to indoor and outdoor displays.

Why Grow "Amigo Strain"

• Compact, dwarf habit for small spaces

• Bright, multicolored daisy-like blooms

• Long-lasting and early flowering

• Ideal for containers, borders, and window boxes

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Senecio hybridus nana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Early spring

• Position: Partial shade to bright indirect light

• Uses: Containers, window boxes, borders, indoor displays

Ideal For

• Patio and balcony containers

• Indoor bright spots

• Early spring color in gardens

• Borders and small-scale plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots when large enough

• Keep soil moist, avoid direct harsh sunlight

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

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

Sweet Pea "Philip Miller Red" Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your garden with Sweet Pea "Philip Miller Red". This classic variety is celebrated for its large, vibrant crimson-red flowers and strong fragrance. A vigorous climber, it creates a stunning display on trellises, arches, or fences and produces long stems perfect for cutting.

Why Grow "Philip Miller Red"

• Striking deep crimson-red blooms

• Strong, sweet fragrance

• Excellent cut flower variety

• Traditional heritage sweet pea

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/trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

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

• Provide climbing support

• Regular deadheading encourages more blooms