Hardy Annual Flower Seeds

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

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

Four O’Clock Flower Mix – Colorful Evening Bloomers

The Four O’Clock Flower (Mirabilis jalapa) produces vibrant, fragrant blooms that open in the late afternoon, adding a splash of color to your garden when the sun starts to set. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this mix offers a variety of cheerful colors that attract pollinators and delight the senses.

What Makes It Special

• Blooms open in the late afternoon and evening

• Fragrant, colorful flowers

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

• Attracts butterflies and pollinators

Key Features

• Hardy annual

• Grows 60–90 cm tall

• Flowers in summer and early autumn

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Prefers well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Garden borders and beds

• Containers and patio planters

• Evening garden displays

• Attracting butterflies and pollinators

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct after frost risk passes

• Plant seeds 1–2 cm deep

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Space 30–40 cm apart

• Water regularly and ensure full sun to partial shade

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

Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’ – Seeds

(Nicotiana alata)

Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’ brings a refreshing splash of vibrant chartreuse-green to garden beds and containers. Its trumpet-shaped blooms are long-lasting, highly fragrant in the evening, and irresistible to moths and other night pollinators. The unique lime-green color makes it a standout companion for bold or dark-hued flowers.

Why Grow Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’?

• Unusual lime-green trumpet flowers

• Strong evening fragrance

• Attracts pollinators, especially moths

• Provides color contrast in borders & containers

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: June–October

• Position: Full sun or part shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Evening-scented gardens

• Mixed borders & cottage gardens

• Containers & patio displays

• Companion planting with bold colors

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Feb–April on the surface of moist compost, do not cover (light aids germination)

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Harden off & plant out after frost

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Deadhead to encourage more blooms

February Orchid – 400 Seeds (Orychophragmus violaceus)

Description:
Brighten early spring gardens with February Orchid (Orychophragmus violaceus). This hardy annual produces clusters of delicate, violet-purple flowers that bloom from late winter into early spring. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings. February Orchid attracts pollinators and adds cheerful color when few other plants are in bloom.

Key Features

• Delicate violet-purple blooms from late winter to early spring

• Hardy, compact, and bushy annual

• Long-lasting early-season color

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Easy to grow from seed

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Rock gardens and container plantings

• Early spring color displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: January–February

• Sow Outdoors: February–March

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Care Tips

• Water lightly until seedlings establish

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

• Avoid waterlogging

• Can self-seed for future seasons

Fairy Primrose Mix – 200 Seeds (Primula malacoides)

Fairy Primrose Mix (Primula malacoides) produces a cheerful display of delicate, pastel-colored flowers in shades of pink, lilac, and white. Compact and low-growing, it’s perfect for borders, containers, or indoor pot displays. Hardy in cooler climates, it blooms in late winter to early spring, attracting pollinators and brightening gardens with soft, long-lasting color.

Why Grow "Fairy Primrose Mix"

• Delicate, pastel blooms in pink, lilac, and white

• Compact and low-growing habit

• Long-lasting flowers in late winter to early spring

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Primula malacoides)

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Flowering: February–April

• Position: Partial shade to bright indirect light

• Uses: Borders, containers, indoor pots, early spring displays

Ideal For

• Indoor or outdoor container planting

• Early spring garden color

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Borders, rockeries, and small beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: December–February in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant seedlings into pots or borders when large enough

• Keep soil moist and avoid direct harsh sunlight

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Everlasting Flower Mix Seeds – Perfect for Dried Bouquets

Create beautiful, long-lasting arrangements with this Everlasting Flower Mix, specially selected for their vivid colors and excellent drying qualities. These annuals produce a stunning blend of blooms ideal for fresh borders in summer and for drying into bouquets, wreaths, and crafts that hold their color all year.

What Makes It Special

• A colorful mix of traditional dried flowers

• Perfect for bouquets, wreaths, and crafts

• Easy to grow, long-lasting blooms

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual mix

• Height: 40–80 cm (varied by species)

• Flowering: June–September

• Uses: Fresh borders, dried arrangements, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April

• Sow outdoors: April–May, after frost danger passes

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Cut flowers just before fully open for best drying results

Drying Tip
Hang bunches upside down in a dark, dry, well-ventilated area to preserve color and shape.

Dwarf Zinnia 'Pepito' Mix – Seeds

(Zinnia elegans)

Dwarf Zinnia 'Pepito' Mix is a charming, compact annual that produces an abundance of small, vibrant blooms in a lively mix of colours, including reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows. Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, its dense, bushy growth ensures a long season of continuous flowering. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts pollinators, adding life and colour to any garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Rockeries and border edging

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering