Wildflower Seeds

COMMON FLAX SEEDS (Linum usitatissimum)

Common Flax is a graceful annual grown for both beauty and usefulness. Its slender stems are topped with delicate sky-blue flowers, creating a soft, natural look in borders, beds, and wildflower gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it also produces valuable seeds traditionally used for culinary and health purposes.

Why Grow "Common Flax"

• Delicate sky-blue blooms with natural charm

• Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance annual

• Produces edible seeds

• Ideal for borders, beds, and wildflower gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Linum usitatissimum)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–August)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, flower beds, wildflower areas, seed harvesting

Ideal For

• Adding soft blue tones to borders and cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized areas

• Harvesting flax seeds for home use

• Beginner-friendly gardening

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: Directly into soil in spring after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Thin seedlings: 10–15 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Wild Poppy ‘Blindeyes’ Seeds (Papaver dobium)

Bring natural charm and bold color to your garden with Wild Poppy ‘Blindeyes’ (Papaver dobium). This hardy annual produces vibrant, single red blooms with dark centers, perfect for borders, wildflower meadows, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and adds a striking, naturalized look to any garden space.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or autumn.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Scatter seeds thinly and press lightly onto the soil; do not cover deeply.

• Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart once established.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Vibrant red single blooms with dark centers

• Hardy annual, easy to grow and long-flowering

• Ideal for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Naturalized and cottage garden appeal

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized plantings

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring or autumn directly outdoors

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Sow thinly, press lightly, do not cover deeply

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For a continuous display, sow in drifts or clusters and remove spent blooms regularly.

California Poppy ‘Red Chief’ – Bold Red Blooms

California Poppy ‘Red Chief’ produces striking red-orange flowers that brighten gardens with their vivid, long-lasting color. Hardy and easy to grow, these poppies thrive in sunny spots and well-drained soil.

What Makes It Special

• Bold, vibrant red flowers

• Long flowering season

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–45 cm tall

• Blooms late spring through summer

• Thrives in full sun and poor soil

• Low-maintenance and resilient

Ideal For

• Garden beds and borders

• Rock gardens and wildflower meadows

• Containers and patios

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost

• Scatter thinly and lightly cover with soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Water moderately and provide full sun

Scarlet Flax – Seeds (Linum grandiflorum)

Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum) is an elegant annual producing vibrant scarlet-red flowers on slender, graceful stems. Blooming from early summer to autumn, this low-maintenance plant adds striking color and delicate texture to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower mixes. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, Scarlet Flax attracts pollinators while providing long-lasting visual interest in sunny garden settings.

Why Grow "Scarlet Flax"

• Brilliant scarlet-red flowers on slender stems

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance annual

• Pollinator-friendly and drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Linum grandiflorum)

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Flowering: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower mixes, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding bright color to borders and mixed beds

• Cottage and wildflower-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Low-maintenance sunny garden spots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Water moderately until established

Blue Lace Flower Seeds (Didiscus caeruleus / Trachymene caerulea)

The Blue Lace Flower is an elegant and delicate annual, much loved for its airy umbels of soft sky-blue blossoms. Each flower head resembles lacework, carried on long slender stems, making it ideal for cutting. With its light, lacy texture, this plant brings charm and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower-style plantings. It is also a superb choice for floral arrangements, both fresh and dried.

What Makes It Special

• Produces lace-like umbels of pastel blue blooms

• Excellent cut flower with a long vase life

• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Adds a soft, romantic touch to borders and bouquets

Key Features

• Botanical name: Didiscus caeruleus / Trachymene caerulea

• Common name: Blue Lace Flower

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 45–60 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

• Lifespan: Half-hardy annual

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows

• Borders and mixed beds

• Cut flower and dried arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors, or April–June outdoors after frost has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly in trays with seed compost or directly outdoors in fine soil

   • Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite

   • Keep moist until seedlings appear (14–21 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space plants 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Deadhead to prolong flowering; provide support in windy sites

Peony Poppy Yellow – Seeds

(Papaver paeoniflorum)

The Peony Poppy Yellow is a striking annual poppy variety that produces large, double blooms resembling peonies. Its bright, ruffled yellow petals bring a cheerful glow to borders, beds, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and self-seeding, these stunning flowers make an excellent focal point and are equally beautiful in cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow Peony Poppy Yellow?

• Large, peony-like double blooms in sunny yellow

• Easy to grow from seed with minimal care

• Excellent for borders, beds, and cutting gardens

• Attracts pollinators and reseeds for naturalizing

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 80–100 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Cut flower displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Naturalized planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October directly where they are to flower

• Lightly cover seeds with soil, keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Care: Deadhead for continuous blooms or allow to self-seed for natural regrowth

Coreopsis 'Sterntaler' Seeds (Coreopsis lanceolata)

Bright and cheerful, Coreopsis ‘Sterntaler’ produces masses of golden-yellow blooms with a contrasting dark-red center. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it brings vibrant color to borders, containers, and wildflower meadows. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s also loved by bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Sunny yellow blooms with rich red centers

• Long flowering season and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Coreopsis lanceolata

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and perennial borders

• Wildflower meadows and pollinator gardens

• Containers and cut flowers

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing

Mexican Hat – Seeds (Ratibida columnifera)

Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera) is a striking perennial wildflower named for its sombrero-shaped blooms. From summer into autumn, it produces vibrant yellow and red petals surrounding a tall, central cone. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it thrives in poor soils and full sun, making it perfect for naturalistic plantings, meadows, and wildlife gardens. Its long-lasting blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding color and biodiversity to your outdoor space.

Why Grow "Mexican Hat"

• Unique sombrero-shaped flowers in yellow and red

• Long flowering from summer to autumn

• Drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soils

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Ratibida columnifera)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Meadows, wildlife gardens, borders, naturalistic plantings

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and prairie-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant gardens

• Adding unique blooms to borders and beds

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, sandy or poor soils in full sun

Rudbeckia ‘Clasping Coneflower’ – Seeds (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis)

The Clasping Coneflower is a hardy annual Rudbeckia that produces masses of golden-yellow petals marked with dark reddish-brown centers. With its long flowering season and striking daisy-like blooms, it’s ideal for brightening borders, meadows, and wildflower gardens. Heat- and drought-tolerant, it thrives in poor soils and attracts bees and butterflies.

Why Grow Clasping Coneflower?

• Bright golden-yellow flowers with dark centers

• Long flowering season, summer into autumn

• Attracts pollinators

• Easy to grow, drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, meadows, wildflower gardens, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Naturalistic and wildflower plantings

• Low-maintenance garden borders

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–June directly into prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Deadhead for prolonged flowering