Perennial Flower Seeds

Coneflower Purple 'Ruby Star' Seeds (Echinacea purpurea)

Coneflower ‘Ruby Star’ is a robust perennial with large, daisy-like blooms in vivid purple-red, centered with coppery cones. Strong stems hold the flowers upright, making them excellent for cutting while also drawing in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s a summer garden essential.

What Makes It Special

• Bold ruby-purple blooms with copper centers

• Loved by pollinators and birds (seed heads in autumn)

• Drought-tolerant and long-lasting perennial

Key Features

• Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 80–100 cm

• Bloom time: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Borders and prairie-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flowers and naturalized areas

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant 40–50 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Bee Balm Purple Seeds (Monarda citriodora)

Bee Balm Purple is a vibrant, aromatic perennial that produces dense clusters of fragrant purple flowers attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its aromatic foliage adds texture and scent to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it also works beautifully in fresh or dried floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Bright purple, aromatic blooms

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Hardy perennial with long flowering season

Key Features

• Botanical name: Monarda citriodora

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Ideal For

• Pollinator-friendly gardens and cottage borders

• Wildlife gardens and mixed perennial beds

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil; keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers from the first or second year

Thunbergia 'Sunrise' Mixed Seeds (Thunbergia alata)

Thunbergia 'Sunrise' is a vibrant climbing plant producing trumpet-shaped flowers in warm, sunrise-inspired colors. Its fast-growing vines and lush foliage make it perfect for trellises, fences, arches, and hanging baskets, adding tropical charm and color to any garden or patio.

What Makes It Special

• Bright trumpet-shaped blooms in orange, yellow, and warm hues

• Fast-growing climber with lush green foliage

• Ideal for creating vertical displays and adding tropical flair

• Perfect for containers, trellises, and pergolas

Key Features

• Botanical name: Thunbergia alata

• Common name: Thunbergia 'Sunrise' Mixed

• Seed count: 35 seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 2–3 m tall, climbing habit

• Position: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

• Lifespan: Annual in temperate zones; perennial in frost-free areas

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, and arches

• Hanging baskets and patio containers

• Vertical gardens or pergolas

• Adding bright, tropical color to any garden

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors or after last frost outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination

   • Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in moist, well-drained soil

   • Keep soil warm and moist until seedlings appear (10–20 days)

3. Support: Provide trellis or climbing support as plants grow

4. Care: Regular watering and feeding encourage lush growth and abundant flowers

Blanket Flower ‘Burgundy’ Seeds (Gaillardia aristata)

Bring vibrant late-summer color to your garden with Blanket Flower ‘Burgundy’ (Gaillardia aristata). This hardy perennial produces striking burgundy-red daisy-like blooms with golden tips, perfect for borders, beds, and pollinator-friendly gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts bees and butterflies while adding a cheerful, naturalized look to your landscape.

How to Grow

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

• 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 to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Striking burgundy-red blooms with golden tips

• Hardy perennial, long-flowering and easy to grow

• Ideal for borders, beds, and naturalized plantings

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Adds vibrant late-summer color to garden landscapes

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly garden beds

• Naturalized and wildflower-style plantings

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

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 extended flowering, sow in drifts or clusters and remove spent blooms regularly.

Beeblossom Rosy-White – Seeds (Gaura lindheimeri)

Beeblossom (Gaura lindheimeri) is a graceful perennial, prized for its airy stems and delicate rosy-white flowers that resemble dancing butterflies in the breeze. Flowering over a long season, it adds elegance and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower-style plantings. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil.

Why Grow Beeblossom Rosy-White?

• Produces clouds of dainty rosy-white blooms

• Long flowering period, from summer into autumn

• Perfect for naturalistic, cottage, or pollinator-friendly gardens

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays, lightly cover with compost

• Germination: 14–30 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant: When seedlings are large enough, plant outdoors after last frost

• Spacing: 40 cm apart

• Can also be sown directly outdoors in May–June

Tip: Beeblossom is ideal for softening borders and pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses.

Baby’s Breath ‘Snowflake’ – Seeds (Gypsophila paniculata)

Baby’s Breath ‘Snowflake’ (Gypsophila paniculata) is a delicate perennial producing airy sprays of tiny, pure white flowers from summer to early autumn. Perfect for borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, and floral arrangements, its fine foliage and abundant blooms create a soft, cloud-like effect. Hardy and low-maintenance, this variety attracts pollinators and adds elegance and texture to garden designs.

Why Grow "Snowflake"

• Airy sprays of tiny white flowers

• Long flowering season from summer to early autumn

• Creates soft, cloud-like texture in borders and beds

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Gypsophila paniculata)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding delicate texture and color to borders and beds

• Rockeries, cottage, and mixed garden designs

• Cut flower arrangements and floral displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Space seedlings: 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

Purple Bell Vine – Seeds (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus)

The Purple Bell Vine is a striking climber admired for its exotic, lantern-like flowers. Each bloom features a rosy-purple bell with deep, maroon-black tubular centers, hanging gracefully against lush green, heart-shaped foliage. Fast-growing and elegant, it adds a dramatic touch to arches, trellises, pergolas, or hanging baskets. Native to Mexico, this tender perennial is usually grown as an annual in cooler climates.

What Makes It Special

• Unique pendant bell-shaped flowers with rich colors

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Ideal for vertical gardens and decorative screening

• Can also be grown in containers for patios and balconies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rhodochiton atrosanguineus

• Common name: Purple Bell Vine, Purple Bell Flower

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: Climbs 3–4 m with support

• Position: Full sun or light partial shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June to October

Ideal For

• Trellises, arches, and fences

• Vertical garden displays

• Patio containers and hanging baskets

• Exotic or tropical-style gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Indoors February–April

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on the surface of moist seed compost, pressing gently without covering (light aids germination)

   • Keep at 18–22°C and germination takes 21–30 days

3. Transplanting: Pot on seedlings when large enough and harden off before planting outside after last frost

4. Care: Provide climbing support; water regularly and feed for abundant flowering

🌼 Cerastium tomentosum Snow-in-Summer – Hardy Perennial Ground Cover with Silvery-White Foliage

Snow-in-Summer is a classic low-growing perennial ground cover prized for its soft, silvery-white foliage and masses of bright white, star-shaped flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. Spreading quickly to form a dense mat, it is ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, edging, and gravel gardens. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and thriving in poor soils, this plant is valued for both its ornamental foliage and its carpet-like flowering display.

Key Features

● Masses of white flowers creating a “snowy” effect
● Attractive silver-white foliage all season
● Low-growing, spreading ground cover
● Very hardy and drought-tolerant
● Ideal for rock gardens, edging and dry areas

How to Sow & Grow Snow-in-Summer (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April)
Transplant outdoors: IV–V (April–May)
Direct outdoors: IV–VI (April–June)
Flowering: V–VI (May–June)
Life cycle: Perennial
Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)
Average germ time: 10–21 days
Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; press gently into soil (light required)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Low to moderate
Environment: Full sun
Soil type: Well-drained, sandy or poor soil
Plant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Thrives in dry, sunny locations, where many plants struggle.
● Avoid rich, wet soils to prevent rot.
● Trim after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape.
● Excellent choice for drought-tolerant and low-maintenance gardens.
● Spreads readily—ideal for filling gaps and slopes.

Special Features

● Classic silver-leaf perennial ground cover
● Excellent for pollinators in spring
● Very low maintenance once established

Yarrow ‘Pastel’ Mix Seeds (Achillea millefolium)

A hardy and long-flowering perennial, Yarrow ‘Pastel’ Mix produces flat-topped clusters of delicate blooms in soft shades of pink, peach, and cream. Compact and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, attracting bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Soft pastel blooms in pink, peach, and cream

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and long-flowering

• Attracts pollinators, enhancing wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Achillea millefolium

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows and pollinator-friendly plantings

• Containers and low-maintenance garden designs

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing