Sunflower Seeds

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

Edible Sunflower Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

Bring bold beauty and flavor to your garden with Edible Sunflower (Helianthus annuus). This classic giant produces tall stems topped with golden-yellow blooms and plump, edible seeds. Both ornamental and practical, sunflowers are perfect for brightening garden spaces while providing a nutritious harvest for roasting or snacking.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from mid-spring after the last frost.

• Choose fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot.

• Sow seeds 1.5–2.5 cm deep, spacing plants 30–45 cm apart.

• Keep soil moist until seedlings are established.

• Harvest seeds once the flower heads turn brown and dry.

Key Features

• Produces tall, golden blooms and edible seeds

• Dual-purpose: ornamental and nutritious

• Seeds perfect for roasting and healthy snacking

• Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly

• Adds height and drama to garden borders and allotments

Ideal For

• Home gardens, borders, and allotments

• Harvesting seeds for roasting or snacks

• Attracting pollinators and beneficial wildlife

• Gardeners seeking both beauty and practicality

Sowing

• Best time: Mid to late spring outdoors

• Depth: 1.5–2.5 cm

• Spacing: 30–45 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Cover ripening flower heads with netting to protect seeds from birds before harvest.

Sunflower 'Big Smile' Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

The Sunflower 'Big Smile' is one of the earliest and most compact sunflower varieties, growing just 25–40 cm tall. It produces cheerful, golden-yellow blooms with dark centers, making it ideal for containers, borders, and small gardens. Despite its size, it flowers profusely and brings a burst of sunshine to any space.

What Makes It Special

• Extra compact dwarf variety – perfect for pots and small spaces

• Early flowering, bringing color sooner than most sunflowers

• Bright golden blooms with strong stems

• Low-maintenance, easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus

• Variety: 'Big Smile'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–40 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained, fertile soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Small gardens and borders

• Children’s gardens and beginner growers

• Quick, cheerful summer color

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 1.5 cm deep in pots or direct outdoors after frost risk has passed

   • Germination in 7–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Thin or transplant seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Water regularly; no staking required due to dwarf habit.

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

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

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

Nemesia 'Sundrops' Mixed – 1100 Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

A delightful compact annual, Nemesia 'Sundrops' produces masses of small, cheerful blooms in a bright and varied color mix. With their neat growth habit and long flowering season, these dainty plants are perfect for borders, edging, containers, and window boxes.

Highlights

• Vibrant mix of bright colors

• Compact, bushy annual with masses of blooms

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to autumn

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Ideal for containers, beds, and edging

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'Sundrops' Mix

• Seed Count: 1100 seeds

• Height/Spread: 20–25 cm tall

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn

Perfect For

• Bedding displays and cottage gardens

• Brightening containers, pots, and hanging baskets

• Low borders and pathways

• Continuous summer color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow seeds, press lightly, do not cover (light aids germination)

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost

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

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