Perennial Flowers

Soapwort – Seeds (Saponaria ocymoides)

Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides), also known as Rock Soapwort or Tumbling Ted, is a low-growing perennial that forms a carpet of bright pink, starry flowers from late spring through summer. Perfect for rock gardens, walls, or as ground cover, it’s easy to grow and attracts pollinators. Hardy and reliable, it’s ideal for creating long-lasting splashes of color in sunny spots.

Why Grow "Soapwort"

• Masses of bright pink, star-shaped flowers

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Spreading habit makes excellent ground cover

• Loved by bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Saponaria ocymoides)

• Height: 10–15 cm, spreading habit

• Flowering: May–July

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Rock gardens, walls, ground cover, borders

Ideal For

• Rockeries and stone walls

• Low-maintenance ground cover

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Edging for sunny borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October

• Sow direct in prepared soil, lightly cover

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in sunny positions

SOAPWORT SEEDS (Saponaria officinalis)

Bring charming, fragrant flowers and low-maintenance beauty to your garden with Soapwort. This hardy perennial produces clusters of soft pink blooms throughout summer, attracting pollinators while adding a cottage-garden feel to borders, beds, and wildflower areas. It’s easy to grow and spreads naturally for a long-lasting display.

Why Grow "Soapwort"

• Soft pink, fragrant blooms

• Hardy and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower areas

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Saponaria officinalis)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, beds, wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly areas

Ideal For

• Adding soft color and fragrance to borders and beds

• Naturalizing in cottage gardens or wildflower areas

• Attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Beginner gardeners seeking easy-to-grow perennials

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun for best flowering

Snow in Summer Seeds (Cerastium tomentosum)

Snow in Summer is a hardy perennial ground cover that produces a blanket of silvery-grey foliage topped with masses of star-shaped white flowers in late spring. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, or between paving stones. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it brightens garden spaces with a soft, silvery shimmer.

What Makes It Special

• Silvery foliage with abundant star-shaped white flowers

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Ideal as ground cover or for rock gardens and slopes

Key Features

• Botanical name: Cerastium tomentosum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens, borders, and slopes

• Ground cover and pathways

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Lightly cover seeds with soil; keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers from the first or second year

Silver Sea Holly – Seeds

(Eryngium planum)

Silver Sea Holly is a striking perennial known for its spiky, steel-blue flowers and silvery foliage. Its architectural form adds texture and drama to borders, rockeries, and perennial beds. Long-lasting and drought-tolerant, it also attracts bees and butterflies, making it perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Why Grow Silver Sea Holly?

• Unique spiky, steel-blue flowers with silvery foliage

• Hardy, drought-tolerant perennial

• Long-lasting blooms ideal for cutting

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Rockeries and perennial beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting for floral arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants

• Care: Low maintenance; drought-tolerant once established

Sheep's Bit ‘Purple Lights’ – Seeds

(Jasione laevis)

Sheep’s Bit ‘Purple Lights’ is a charming perennial that produces striking spherical clusters of vibrant purple flowers atop slender stems. Compact and hardy, it adds a splash of color to rockeries, borders, and cottage gardens. This pollinator-friendly plant is low-maintenance and perfect for naturalistic plantings or container displays.

Why Grow Sheep's Bit ‘Purple Lights’?

• Bright, spherical purple flower clusters

• Compact, hardy perennial

• Long flowering period in late spring to summer

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Rockeries and alpine gardens

• Cottage garden borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and small garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant: Plant outdoors after last frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Minimal maintenance; water during dry periods

Shasta Daisy ‘Silver Princess’ Dwarf White Seeds (Chrysanthemum maximum)

Shasta Daisy ‘Silver Princess’ is a compact, dwarf perennial producing pure white, daisy-like flowers with golden centers. Blooming from early summer to autumn, it’s perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Hardy, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly, it brings classic charm and long-lasting blooms to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Pure white, daisy-like flowers with golden centers

• Dwarf, compact habit ideal for borders and containers

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum maximum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Sunny garden beds

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers from the first or second year

Selfheal Mix Seeds (Prunella grandiflora)

A hardy perennial wildflower, Selfheal Mix produces charming spikes of purple, pink, and violet flowers. Low-growing and long-flowering, it’s perfect for wildflower meadows, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

What Makes It Special

• Spikes of purple, pink, and violet blooms

• Hardy, low-growing, and long-flowering

• Attracts pollinators, supporting wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Prunella grandiflora

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 20–40 cm (8–16 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and naturalistic plantings

• Borders and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

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 20–30 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second year after sowing

Sea Holly Blue Seeds (Eryngium alpinum)

Striking and architectural, Sea Holly Blue produces spiky, thistle-like blooms in a unique metallic blue, surrounded by ruffled bracts. Its dramatic texture and shimmering color add bold contrast to borders and cut flower arrangements. Drought-tolerant and long-lasting, it’s a magnet for bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Unusual metallic-blue, spiky blooms

• Drought-tolerant and hardy perennial

• Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried

Key Features

• Botanical name: Eryngium alpinum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Architectural accents in borders

• Cottage, coastal, and wildlife gardens

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Requires stratification: mix seeds with moist compost, refrigerate 2–4 weeks

• Germination: 14–35 days at 18–22°C after cold treatment

• Thin seedlings 40 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing

Saxifrage ‘Rose Robe’ – Seeds (Saxifraga arendsii)

Saxifrage ‘Rose Robe’ (Saxifraga arendsii) is a charming perennial producing clusters of delicate, rose-pink flowers over a mat of attractive foliage. Blooming from spring to early summer, it is ideal for rockeries, borders, and alpine-style gardens. Hardy and low-maintenance, this variety attracts pollinators while adding texture, color, and long-lasting beauty to any garden.

Why Grow "Rose Robe"

• Clusters of delicate rose-pink flowers

• Hardy perennial with long-lasting blooms

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

• Ideal for rockeries, borders, and alpine-style gardens

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Saxifraga arendsii)

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowering: Spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Rockeries, borders, alpine gardens, pollinator-friendly areas

Ideal For

• Rockeries, alpine, and border gardens

• Container planting on patios or balconies

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Gardeners seeking hardy, low-maintenance perennials

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Space seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and sunny to partially shaded locations