Hardy Annual Flower Seeds

Clarkia ‘Pinkfairies Arianne’ Mix – 1000 Seeds (Clarkia pulchella)

Add delicate charm to your garden with Clarkia ‘Pinkfairies Arianne’ Mix, also known as Elkhorn Clarkia. This delightful annual showcases masses of dainty, open blooms in shades of pink, lavender, and white, dancing on airy stems. Perfect for creating a natural, meadow-like feel, it’s a pollinator-friendly flower that thrives with little care.

What Makes It Special

• Unique “fairy-like” flowers in pastel shades

• Airy, meadow-style growth with a natural look

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Excellent for borders, wildflower gardens, and bouquets

Key Features

• Hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Blooms from early to mid-summer

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower meadows

• Naturalistic or pollinator-friendly planting

• Soft, romantic borders

• Summer cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after frost or in autumn in mild climates

• Scatter thinly, lightly cover with fine soil

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Low-maintenance once established

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

Chinese Forget-Me-Not Blue – 750 Seeds (Cynoglossum amabile)

Fill your garden with clouds of delicate, true-blue blossoms with Chinese Forget-Me-Not Blue. Easy to grow and long-blooming, this cottage-garden favorite adds charm to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Produces masses of dainty sky-blue flowers

• Long-lasting blooms ideal for cutting

• Classic cottage-garden beauty with minimal effort

Key Features

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Blooms: Summer through autumn

• Hardy annual, easy to grow from seed

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Wildflower-style plantings

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May or Aug–Sep for earlier blooms

• Sow thinly in well-drained soil, lightly cover with compost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–18°C

• Thin seedlings to 25 cm apart

Carnation Black – Seeds (Dianthus heddewigii ‘Chianti’)

Carnation ‘Black Chianti’ is a dramatic annual with deep, velvety maroon to near-black blooms that make a bold statement in beds, borders, and cut arrangements. Its compact habit, long flowering season, and striking color bring elegance and contrast to any garden. Easy to grow and perfect for adding depth to mixed displays.

Why Grow "Black Chianti"

• Striking near-black, velvety blooms

• Compact and easy to grow

• Long flowering season

• Great for cutting and arrangements

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Dianthus heddewigii)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Bold bedding schemes

• Patio containers

• Cottage and modern gardens

• Dark accents in floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays/pots

• Sow outdoors: April–June in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant or thin to 20–25 cm apart

• Remove spent blooms to extend flowering

Chinese Forget-Me-Not 'Mystic' Pink – Seeds (Cynoglossum amabile)

A soft and romantic twist on a classic cottage flower, Chinese Forget-Me-Not 'Mystic' Pink produces delicate clusters of pink blooms that bring charm to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it’s a pollinator-friendly addition that adds elegance to any garden.

Why Grow 'Mystic' Pink

• Unique pink color rarely found in forget-me-nots

• Attracts bees, butterflies & other pollinators

• Ideal for cut flowers with a soft pastel tone

• Low-maintenance, blooms over a long period

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower plantings, cutting

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens & wildflower meadows

• Cut flower bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Soft color themes and romantic borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May, directly into prepared soil

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Water regularly until established

• Flowers first year

China Pink 'Merry-go-round' – Seeds

(Dianthus chinensis)

China Pink 'Merry-go-round' is a charming annual featuring vibrant, frilled blooms in shades of pink with delicate markings. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, providing continuous colour throughout the summer. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety also attracts pollinators, adding life and beauty to any garden.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rockeries and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Carnation ‘Marie Chabaud’ Seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus) – Cutting Flower

Bring classic elegance to your garden with Carnation ‘Marie Chabaud’ (Dianthus caryophyllus). This hardy annual produces large, fragrant blooms in soft pink shades, perfect for cutting gardens, borders, and containers. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it’s ideal for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained, fertile soil in full sun.

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

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 20–25 cm apart.

• Water regularly and remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Large, fragrant blooms in soft pink shades

• Long-flowering, ideal for cutting gardens

• Hardy and easy to grow

• Perfect for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens for fresh flowers

• Flower beds, borders, and containers

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Floral arrangements and bouquets

Sowing

• Best time: 8–10 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 fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Regularly deadhead to prolong flowering and maintain healthy, vibrant blooms throughout the season.

Cape Daisy Mix Seeds (Venidium fastuosum)

Add long-lasting summer color with Cape Daisy Mix (Venidium fastuosum). This hardy annual produces vibrant daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and gold, bringing brightness to borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators and provides a cheerful display throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.

• 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.

• Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Vibrant daisy-like blooms in yellow, orange, and gold shades

• Long-flowering, hardy annual

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage and naturalized garden styles

Sowing

• Best time: Spring outdoors or 4–6 weeks earlier indoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Deadhead regularly to maintain vibrant blooms and encourage prolonged flowering.

California Poppy White Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy White is a vibrant annual with elegant white cup-shaped flowers and finely divided, gray-green foliage. Blooming from spring to early summer, it brightens borders, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, it attracts pollinators and adds a soft, natural charm to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Pure white, cup-shaped blooms all spring and early summer

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica

• Annual

• Height: 25–40 cm

• Bloom time: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Sunny, well-drained areas

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year