Trailing Flower Seeds

Bird's-foot Trefoil – Seeds (Lotus corniculatus)

Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a hardy perennial wildflower, valued for its clusters of cheerful, golden-yellow blooms. A classic addition to meadows and wildlife gardens, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while also serving as a food source for caterpillars. Its trailing, mat-forming habit makes it perfect for natural landscaping, wildflower lawns, or erosion control on banks and slopes.

Why Grow Bird’s-foot Trefoil?

• Bright yellow pea-like flowers from June to September

• Excellent nectar and pollen source for bees and butterflies

• Nitrogen-fixing plant that enriches soil

• Low-growing, mat-forming habit—ideal for ground cover

• Thrives in poor soils and challenging sites

Key Features

• Type: Perennial wildflower

• Height: 10–40 cm

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Uses: Meadows, wildlife gardens, slopes, banks, natural lawns

Ideal For

• Creating pollinator-friendly wildflower meadows

• Soil improvement in poor or sandy sites

• Low-maintenance ground cover

• Naturalizing in grass or wild areas

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: Spring or autumn directly into prepared soil

• Sow thinly, rake in lightly, and water gently

• Germination: 2–4 weeks

• Flowers: Summer from the second year onward

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

Balcony Flower Mix – 0.5 g Seeds

Create a vibrant display in pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets with this Balcony Flower Mix. A carefully chosen blend of lobelia, petunia, marigold, busy lizzie, and snapdragon ensures continuous blooms in a rainbow of colors all summer long. Perfect for small spaces, this easy-to-grow mix provides nonstop brightness from early summer until frost.

Why Grow "Balcony Flower Mix"

• Specially selected for pots, boxes, and baskets

• Bright, varied colors all season

• Compact, easy-to-grow varieties

• Long flowering for summer displays

Key Features

• Type: Annual flower mix

• Height: 20–35 cm (varies by species)

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Balcony boxes, pots, hanging baskets

Ideal For

• Window boxes and small-space gardening

• Patio and balcony planters

• Hanging baskets with trailing and upright forms

• Continuous summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant into pots or boxes after frost

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Deadhead to extend flowering

Alyssum 'Magic Circles' Mix Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'Magic Circles' is a delightful, compact, and spreading annual that produces masses of tiny, fragrant blooms in a mix of white, pink, and purple shades. Its trailing, mounding habit makes it perfect for creating “living carpets” of color in borders, rock gardens, and containers. Loved by pollinators, it flowers continuously throughout summer.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant groundcover that attracts bees and butterflies

• A colorful mix of pastel shades that creates a carpet-like effect

• Extremely easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Ideal for edging, rockeries, and hanging baskets

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'Magic Circles' mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging paths and borders

• Rock gardens and gravel beds

• Hanging baskets, containers, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface, do not cover (they need light to germinate)

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

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart when large enough

4. Care: Water lightly and regularly; avoid waterlogging. Deadhead to encourage longer flowering.