Hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Dwarf Stock ‘Brompton Winter’ – Seeds (Matthiola incana)

Dwarf Stock ‘Brompton Winter’ (Matthiola incana) is a charming annual producing fragrant, compact clusters of flowers in shades of pink, white, and lavender. Blooming from late autumn to early spring, it adds color and scent to borders, containers, and cottage gardens during the cooler months. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety attracts pollinators and is perfect for creating a cheerful winter or early spring display.

Why Grow "Brompton Winter"

• Fragrant, compact flower clusters in pink, white, and lavender

• Blooming season from late autumn to early spring

• Low-maintenance, hardy annual

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for winter color

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Matthiola incana)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Late autumn to early spring

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Adding winter and early spring color to borders and beds

• Container and window box planting

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

• Low-maintenance fragrant displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: August–October in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: September–November directly in soil (mild climates)

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

• Water moderately until established

Dwarf Phlox Twinkle Star Mixed – Charming Mini Blooms

Dwarf Phlox Twinkle Star produces a carpet of tiny, star-shaped flowers in a delightful mix of colors. Compact and hardy, these low-growing annuals are perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Tiny, star-shaped blooms in a vibrant color mix

• Low-growing and compact

• Long-lasting flowers

• Ideal for adding color to small spaces

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 15–20 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to summer

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Drought-tolerant once established

Ideal For

• Garden borders and edges

• Rock gardens and pathways

• Containers and window boxes

• Colorful ground cover

Sowing

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

• Plant seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Water moderately and provide full sun to partial shade

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' – Seeds

(Tropaeolum nanum)

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' is a compact, low-growing annual that produces vibrant peach-colored blooms with subtle apricot tones. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Easy to grow and fast-flowering, this variety also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding colour and life to your garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Containers and hanging baskets

• Borders and edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Dwarf Heliotrope ‘Marine’ – Fragrant Violet Beauty

Compact and richly fragrant, Dwarf Heliotrope ‘Marine’ produces clusters of deep violet blooms with a sweet, vanilla-like scent. A charming choice for borders, pots, and cottage gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Intense fragrance with vanilla notes

• Compact, bushy plants perfect for small spaces

• Vibrant violet-purple flower clusters

• Long-lasting blooms all summer

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Prefers full sun or partial shade

• Thrives in rich, well-drained soil

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Containers, pots, and patio planters

• Garden borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting and fragrant displays

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Press seeds lightly into soil, do not cover heavily

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–22°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging

Dwarf Dahlia Single ‘Mignon’ Mix – Simple, Elegant, & Full of Color

Dwarf Dahlia Single ‘Mignon’ Mix offers masses of dainty, single-petaled blooms in a rich blend of bright colors, each with a golden-yellow centre. Compact and bushy, they’re perfect for borders, pots, and bedding, bringing cheerful color from mid-summer until the first frost. Their open flowers are also loved by bees and butterflies, making them both beautiful and wildlife-friendly.

What Makes It Special

• Cheerful single blooms with bright yellow centres

• Long flowering season from summer to frost

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Compact size – ideal for small gardens and containers

• Easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Height: 45–50 cm – compact habit

• Half-hardy annual – flowers first season

• Open-centred blooms in mixed vibrant colors

• Excellent for borders, pots, and cut flowers

• Low-maintenance and reliable

Ideal For

• Bedding schemes and edging

• Patio pots and containers

• Small gardens and wildlife-friendly spaces

• Summer color in any garden style

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Lightly cover with fine compost

• 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

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

Dwarf Dahlia ‘Unwin’s’ Mix – Compact, Colorful Summer Blooms

Dwarf Dahlia ‘Unwin’s’ Mix produces a vibrant blend of semi-double and double blooms in bold reds, pinks, yellows, purples, and whites. With its compact, bushy growth, this variety is perfect for borders, containers, and bedding displays. Flowering from mid-summer until frost, it offers continuous color and is excellent for cut flowers despite its shorter stems.

What Makes It Special

• Bright, diverse color mix for eye-catching displays

• Blooms continuously from mid-summer to frost

• Compact habit – ideal for smaller spaces

• Excellent for cutting and garden decoration

• Easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Height: 45–60 cm – compact, bushy habit

• Half-hardy annual – flowers in first season from seed

• Semi-double and double blooms in mixed shades

• Long-lasting blooms and great vase life

• Suitable for borders, pots, and bedding

Ideal For

• Bedding schemes and summer borders

• Patio containers and pots

• Small gardens and compact spaces

• Continuous summer-to-autumn color

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 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Dwarf Cosmos 'Carpet' Mix – Seeds

(Cosmos sulphureus semidouble)

Dwarf Cosmos 'Carpet' Mix produces compact, bushy plants covered in a dazzling blend of orange, yellow, and red semi-double blooms. Unlike taller cosmos varieties, this dwarf mix stays low, creating a brilliant “carpet” of color perfect for borders, bedding, or pots. Easy to grow and tolerant of poor soil, heat, and drought, it flowers all summer long.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Ideal For

• Bedding displays & borders

• Pots and containers

• Edging paths

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Transplant or thin to 25–30 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to extend blooming

Dwarf Cornflower Double ‘Polka Dot’ Mix – Bright, Bushy & Blooming

Dwarf Cornflower Double ‘Polka Dot’ Mix produces masses of cheerful, fully double blooms in a rainbow of blues, pinks, purples, and whites. With a compact, bushy habit, these hardy annuals are perfect for edging, containers, and small spaces while still delivering the charm of traditional cornflowers. Long-lasting as cut flowers and adored by pollinators, they’re a colorful, easy-care choice for any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Fully double blooms in a playful mix of colors

• Compact height – ideal for small gardens and pots

• Long flowering season and pollinator-friendly

• Excellent for cut flowers despite shorter stems

• Easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Height: 30–40 cm – dwarf, bushy habit

• Hardy annual – tolerates cooler climates

• Vibrant and varied color mix

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Suitable for edging and mass planting

Ideal For

• Borders, edging, and path sides

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Cottage and wildlife-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance, long-lasting summer displays

Sowing

• Direct sow in early spring or autumn for best results

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–18°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil