Sunflower Seeds

Summer Sun – Seeds (Heliopsis scabra)

Summer Sun (Heliopsis scabra) is a hardy perennial known for its bright, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. With tall, upright stems and lush green foliage, this variety adds long-lasting color and height to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it attracts pollinators and provides a cheerful, sunny display all summer long.

Why Grow "Summer Sun"

• Vibrant golden-yellow daisy-like blooms

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to early autumn

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Heliopsis scabra)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, mixed perennial beds, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Adding bright color and height to summer borders

• Cottage and perennial garden beds

• Pollinator-friendly garden planting

• Long-lasting summer displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Water moderately until established

Beach Sunflower ‘Vanilla Ice’ – Seeds (Helianthus debilis)

Beach Sunflower ‘Vanilla Ice’ (Helianthus debilis) is a low-growing, trailing annual featuring creamy white blooms with a soft yellow center. Ideal for ground cover, borders, hanging baskets, and coastal gardens, this variety thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions. Its long flowering season from summer to autumn attracts pollinators, while the trailing habit adds a cascading effect to containers and garden edges.

Why Grow "Vanilla Ice"

• Creamy white flowers with soft yellow centers

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Low-growing, trailing habit ideal for ground cover and containers

• Attracts pollinators and is easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Helianthus debilis)

• Height: 20–30 cm, trailing 50–70 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Ground cover, borders, containers, hanging baskets, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Coastal and sunny garden settings

• Hanging baskets, containers, and cascading edges

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Low-maintenance, decorative ground cover

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

• Water moderately until established

Sunflower Tall ‘Summer Beauty’ Mixed – Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

Sunflower Tall ‘Summer Beauty’ Mixed (Helianthus annuus) is a stunning annual that produces tall, vigorous plants with a mix of cream, bronze, and golden-yellow flowers. Blooming from mid-summer to autumn, this variety creates a spectacular, natural-looking display in borders, gardens, or as cut flowers. Easy to grow and hardy, it attracts pollinators and adds height, texture, and long-lasting color to any outdoor space.

Why Grow "Summer Beauty"

• Mix of cream, bronze, and golden-yellow blooms

• Tall, vigorous plants for dramatic garden displays

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to autumn

• Pollinator-friendly and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Helianthus annuus)

• Height: 150–250 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, gardens, cut flowers, pollinator-friendly plantings

Ideal For

• Tall, dramatic displays in gardens and borders

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Wildlife-friendly planting to attract bees and butterflies

• Naturalistic and cottage-style plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Space plants: 30–40 cm apart in rows 60–75 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

• Water moderately until established

Thunbergia ‘Sunrise’ Orange – Seeds (Thunbergia alata)

Thunbergia ‘Sunrise’ Orange (Thunbergia alata) is a vigorous, fast-growing annual climber producing bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers with dark centers throughout summer. Ideal for trellises, fences, pergolas, and hanging baskets, its cascading habit and long flowering season make it perfect for adding vibrant color and vertical interest to your garden. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it also attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Why Grow "Sunrise Orange"

• Bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers with dark centers

• Fast-growing, vigorous climber

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Perfect for trellises, pergolas, and hanging baskets

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Thunbergia alata)

• Height: 150–200 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Trellises, fences, pergolas, hanging baskets, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color and vertical interest to gardens

• Patio, balcony, and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Gardeners seeking fast-growing, long-flowering climbers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 25–30 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing and well-drained soil

Cut Sunflower ‘F1 Splendor Orange’ – Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

Cut Sunflower ‘F1 Splendor Orange’ (Helianthus annuus) is a stunning annual producing large, vibrant orange blooms on tall, sturdy stems, perfect for cutting and floral arrangements. Blooming from mid-summer to early autumn, its long-lasting flowers attract pollinators and add a cheerful splash of color to borders, beds, and garden displays. This high-yielding, easy-to-grow variety is ideal for gardeners who love fresh-cut flowers.

Why Grow "F1 Splendor Orange"

• Large, vibrant orange flowers ideal for cutting

• Tall, sturdy stems with long-lasting blooms

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

• Perfect for borders, beds, and floral arrangements

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Helianthus annuus)

• Height: 150–180 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, cut flowers, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Fresh-cut flower production

• Adding vertical color to borders and beds

• Pollinator-friendly garden planting

• Gardeners seeking high-yield, long-flowering sunflowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 3–4 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

French Marigold "Gypsy Sunshine" Seeds (Tagetes patula nana)

Bring vibrant color and natural charm to your garden with French Marigold "Gypsy Sunshine". This dwarf variety produces bright golden-orange flowers that bloom all season, adding cheer to borders, beds, and containers. Hardy and easy to grow, it also helps repel pests and attracts pollinators, making it both decorative and practical.

Why Grow "Gypsy Sunshine"

• Compact, dwarf variety with vibrant golden-orange blooms

• Attracts pollinators and naturally deters garden pests

• Long-lasting, low-maintenance flowers

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf annual (Tagetes patula nana)

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Garden borders, flower beds, containers, companion planting

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Space seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Full sun ensures best flowering

Mexican Sunflower Scarlet Red Seeds (Tithonia speciosa)

The Mexican Sunflower ‘Scarlet Red’ (Tithonia speciosa) is a bold, heat-loving annual that produces masses of large, daisy-like blooms in brilliant scarlet-red. A true magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, this tall and vibrant flower adds fiery color to borders, wildlife gardens, and cutting displays. With its long flowering season and easy care, it thrives in sunny spots and poor soils.

Why Grow Mexican Sunflower ‘Scarlet Red’?

• Striking scarlet-red blooms up to 8 cm across

• Loved by pollinators and beneficial insects

• Tall, branching plants for a dramatic display

• Thrives in heat, sun, and poor soil

Key Features

• Botanical name: Tithonia speciosa

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 120–150 cm

• Spread: 60–75 cm

• Flowering: July–October

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Tall borders and backdrops

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, 0.5 cm deep in trays or pots

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart

• Sow outdoors: May, directly where they are to grow

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Sunflower ‘Chocolate’ Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

Sunflower ‘Chocolate’ is a striking annual with rich, dark brown to chocolate-colored blooms. Blooming from mid-summer to early autumn, it adds dramatic contrast and height to borders, flower beds, and cut-flower gardens. Hardy, easy to grow, and pollinator-friendly, it’s perfect for creating bold garden statements.

What Makes It Special

• Unique chocolate-brown flower heads

• Tall, striking stems ideal for borders and cut flowers

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus

• Annual

• Height: 120–180 cm

• Bloom time: Mid-summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, flower beds, and cut-flower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Bold garden accents and visual interest

Sowing

• Sow indoors Mar–Apr or outdoors after last frost

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 30–50 cm apart

• Flowers the same 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