Hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix – Seeds (Begonia semperflorens)

Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix is a compact, easy-to-grow annual that delivers masses of blooms in shades of red, pink, and white. With glossy green foliage and long-lasting flowers, it thrives in beds, borders, or containers. Heat- and drought-tolerant, it’s the perfect choice for effortless summer color.

Why Grow "Wax Begonia Dwarf Mix"

• Continuous blooms in vibrant shades

• Compact, low-maintenance growth

• Tolerant of heat and dry conditions

• Perfect for edging and containers

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Begonia semperflorens)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Bedding, edging, patio pots, containers

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Low-maintenance summer planting

• Adding vibrant color to small spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March (surface sow, do not cover)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–24°C

• Transplant seedlings to 20 cm spacing

• Harden off and plant outdoors after frost

• Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth

Tulip Poppy Seeds (Papaver glaucum)

The Tulip Poppy (Papaver glaucum) is a striking annual with vibrant, cup-shaped flowers reminiscent of tulips. Available in shades of red, pink, and cream, these cheerful blooms bring a bold splash of color to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower mixes. Ideal for naturalizing, cut flowers, or adding a classic poppy charm to your garden.

Why Grow Tulip Poppy

• Unique tulip-shaped poppy blooms in vivid colors

• Easy-to-grow, hardy annual

• Great for borders, meadows, and cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Papaver glaucum

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Late spring–summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead for prolonged flowering or leave to self-seed

Tufted Poppy ‘Sundew’ Yellow – Golden Mini Blooms

Tufted Poppy ‘Sundew’ produces cheerful, bright yellow flowers on compact, tufted plants. Perfect for creating sunny borders, rock gardens, or naturalized areas, these hardy annuals add long-lasting color with minimal care.

What Makes It Special

• Bright, sunny yellow blooms

• Compact, tufted growth habit

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Ideal for naturalized and rock gardens

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 15–25 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to summer

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Drought-tolerant and hardy

Ideal For

• Garden borders and edges

• Rock gardens and pathways

• Wildflower and naturalized areas

• Containers and sunny patios

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Water moderately and provide full sun

Trailing Lobelia Blue White Seeds (Lobelia pendula)

A vibrant trailing plant, Trailing Lobelia Blue White produces masses of delicate blue and white flowers all season long. Perfect for hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, and borders, this hardy annual adds cascading color and charm to gardens and patios.

What Makes It Special

• Striking two-tone blue and white blooms

• Trailing habit ideal for baskets, containers, and edging

• Long flowering season, attracting pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobelia pendula

• Hardy annual

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in), trailing up to 30–40 cm (12–16 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to autumn

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers

• Garden borders and edging

• Adding cascading color to patios and terraces

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers from late spring through autumn

Sweet William Flower Mix ‘Herald of Spring’ Seeds (Dianthus barbatus) – 700 Seeds

Celebrate spring with Sweet William Flower Mix ‘Herald of Spring’ (Dianthus barbatus). This vibrant annual mix produces clusters of fragrant, brightly colored blooms in shades of pink, red, and white. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, it’s easy to grow, long-flowering, and attracts pollinators for a lively garden display.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or indoors 6–8 weeks earlier.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil.

• Keep soil moist until germination (10–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart for healthy growth.

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering.

Key Features

• Clusters of fragrant blooms in pink, red, and white shades

• Hardy, easy-to-grow annual or biennial depending on climate

• Long-flowering and attractive to pollinators

• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens

• Compact growth habit perfect for edging and containers

Ideal For

• Flower beds, borders, and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Containers and patio planters

Sowing

• Best time: Spring outdoors or 6–8 weeks earlier indoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

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

Sweet Scabious Mixed – Elegant, Fragrant Pincushion Blooms

Sweet Scabious (Scabiosa atropurpurea) offers charming, pincushion-like flowers in a romantic mix of crimson, lavender, pink, and white. With their sweet scent and airy, branching stems, these blooms bring elegance to borders and cutting gardens from summer through autumn. Loved by pollinators, they make excellent long-lasting cut flowers and add a vintage, cottage-garden feel.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, old-fashioned charm

• Beautiful color mix from soft pastels to rich tones

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Long stems perfect for cutting

• Blooms until frost

Key Features

• Height: 60–90 cm – tall, airy growth

• Hardy annual – flowers first year from seed

• Long vase life

• Excellent pollinator plant

• Prolonged flowering season

Ideal For

• Cottage and country-style gardens

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly borders

• Summer-to-autumn displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct in spring

• Cover seeds lightly with fine compost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–21°C

• Space plants 30 cm apart in full sun, well-drained soil

• Deadhead regularly for more blooms

Sweet Pea Old Spice Light Blue – Seeds

(Lathyrus odoratus)

The Old Spice Light Blue Sweet Pea is a charming heirloom variety, prized for its delicate pale blue blooms and delicious fragrance. Part of the famous Old Spice collection, it is especially valued for its heat tolerance and ability to flower well throughout summer. Perfect for trellises, arches, fences, and containers, it also makes an excellent cut flower, filling the home with its sweet scent.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual climbing plant

• Height: 180–200 cm (with support)

• Spread: 30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Climbing arches, trellises, and fences

• Cottage and scented gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Attracting pollinators

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April (in pots/modules)

• Sow outdoors: March–May (direct into soil)

• Sow depth: 1–2 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Support: Provide trellis, netting, or canes

• Care: Regular picking encourages more blooms; water well in dry periods

Sweet Pea Old Spice ‘Starry Nights’ Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea ‘Starry Nights’ is an heirloom Old Spice variety prized for its fragrant, deep purple blooms speckled with lighter lilac spots, evoking a night sky full of stars. This climbing sweet pea is heat-tolerant, long-flowering, and perfect for trellises, arches, or cut flower arrangements that fill the garden with scent and color.

Why Grow 'Starry Nights'

• Rich, deep purple flowers with lilac “stars”

• Exceptionally fragrant and heat-tolerant

• Long stems ideal for cutting and bouquets

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 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 climbing support

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Sweet Pea Old Spice ‘Cupani’ – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

The Sweet Pea ‘Cupani’ is a historic variety dating back to the 17th century, often called the original sweet pea. It bears bicolor blooms of rich crimson-purple and violet, with a strong, intoxicating fragrance. A vigorous climber, it adds timeless beauty and perfume to fences, arches, and cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow ‘Cupani’?

• Heritage sweet pea, dating back centuries

• Strong, sweet fragrance

• Crimson-purple and violet bicolor blooms

• Excellent for cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual climber

• Height: 180–200 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, rich soil

• Uses: Arches, fences, trellises, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Traditional cottage gardens

• Climbing displays with fragrance

• Cutting for vases and bouquets

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots/trays

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

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

• Provide climbing support

• Deadhead regularly for more blooms