Hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Mealy Cup Sage ‘White Victory’ Seeds (Salvia farinacea)

Add elegance and long-lasting color to your garden with Mealy Cup Sage ‘White Victory’ (Salvia farinacea). This hardy annual produces spikes of pure white flowers above silvery-green foliage, creating a striking vertical accent in borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators and offers a long season of interest from summer through autumn.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist until germination (10–14 days).

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

• Water regularly, reducing frequency once plants are established.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Spikes of pure white flowers above silvery-green foliage

• Long-flowering annual from summer through autumn

• Drought-tolerant and easy to grow

• Excellent for borders, beds, and containers

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Flower borders and beds

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Best time: 6–8 weeks before last frost indoors, or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Deadhead regularly to encourage prolonged flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.

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

Livingstone Daisy Yellow Seeds (Mesembryanthemum ‘Harlequin’)

A bright and cheerful annual, Livingstone Daisy Yellow produces vibrant yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom profusely from late spring to autumn. Compact and hardy in sunny conditions, these drought-tolerant plants are perfect for borders, rock gardens, and container displays.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant yellow, long-lasting blooms

• Compact, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

• Continuous flowering throughout the summer months

Key Features

• Botanical name: Mesembryanthemum ‘Harlequin’

• Hardy annual

• Height: 15–25 cm (6–10 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and edging

• Pots, containers, and window boxes

• Sunny, drought-prone areas needing vibrant color

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers the same year after sowing

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

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

Cosmidium ‘Brunette’ – 320 Seeds (Cosmidium burridgeanum)

A true garden treasure, Cosmidium ‘Brunette’ delights with its unique, velvety blooms of deep maroon petals edged in golden yellow. This striking contrast makes it a showstopper in borders, wildflower meadows, or cut flower arrangements. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators, it adds a rich, dramatic touch to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Unique bicolor flowers in rich maroon and golden yellow

• Long-flowering annual that thrives in most soils

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects

• Excellent as a cut flower and for wild garden displays

Key Features

• Hardy annual, height: 40–60 cm

• Blooming season: Summer through autumn

• Full sun to partial shade

• Low-maintenance and highly ornamental

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows & naturalistic plantings

• Cottage gardens & mixed borders

• Cutting gardens for striking floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after frost has passed

• Lightly rake seeds into prepared soil; keep moist until germination

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart for best displays

Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

The Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' is a vibrant, long-blooming annual that produces an abundance of cheerful, daisy-like flowers in warm shades of red, orange, and golden yellow, often with contrasting centers. Compact and robust, this variety is excellent for adding bold splashes of colour to borders, flower beds, and containers. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it’s a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Beds, borders, and pots

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, in trays at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 25–30 cm apart

• Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming

Summer Carnival Orange Seeds (Cheiranthus allionii)

Summer Carnival Orange is a vibrant annual producing clusters of bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers from late spring to summer. Compact and bushy, it’s perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and adds bold, cheerful color to sunny garden spots.

What Makes It Special

• Bright orange trumpet-shaped blooms

• Long flowering period from late spring to summer

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Cheiranthus allionii

• Annual

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Sunny, well-drained garden spots

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers the same year

Morning Glory 'Royal Ensign Blue' – 110 Seeds (Convolvulus tricolor minor)

Add a splash of brilliant color with Morning Glory 'Royal Ensign Blue'. This compact variety produces masses of rich, royal-blue, trumpet-shaped blooms with golden-yellow throats, creating a dazzling contrast. Bushy and free-flowering, it’s perfect for beds, borders, rockeries, and containers.

Why Grow 'Royal Ensign Blue'

• Striking deep blue blooms with yellow centers

• Compact, bushy habit – great for small spaces

• Long-lasting summer display

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Convolvulus tricolor minor)

• Height: 25–30 cm (dwarf bush form)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Beds, borders, containers, rock gardens

Ideal For

• Compact gardens and patio pots

• Rockeries and edging beds

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Adding bold summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays/pots

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly into soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant spacing: 20 cm apart in sunny, well-drained soil

• Water regularly, but avoid waterlogging