Attractive low compact plants are smothered with rich, deep blue flowers set against dark foliage. Masses of dainty flowers provide color all summer and fall until a hard frost. Ideal as an edging or foreground plants in rock gardens, pots, tubs, hanging baskets and window boxes. Culture: Start plants indoors in sandy soil 10 weeks before weather warms. Direct sow outdoors or transplant into light humusy soil and maintain moisture. Thrives in light shade but survives partial sun.
Lobelia Crystal Palace
If you want rich blue color that blankets borders and containers, Crystal Palace Lobelia delivers compact plants covered in blooms. Easy to grow in light shade, it keeps gardens vibrant from summer through frost.
Planting guide:
Plant Type: Annual
Plant Height: 4″–6″ (10–15 cm)
Planting Depth: 1/8″ (3 mm)
Seed Spacing: 1/2″ (1.25 cm)
Thinning Height: 1″ (2.5 cm)
Spacing After Thinning: 4″–6″ (10–15 cm)
Days to Germination: 14–21
Variety: 784
Heirloom
| Attributes | Flowers, Open Pollinated |
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Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Brownish Burgundy petals with dark brown center
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 6′-7.5′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist to moderate
Spacing: 12″-18″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
You want clean, professional-looking sunflowers that are easy to cut and arrange. Pro Cut Orange Sunflower gives you strong single stems and vibrant, pollen-free blooms that make every bouquet look intentional and polished.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Bright orange with dark brown center
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 4′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: Thin 6″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
Love long-lasting blooms that keep their color all winter? Strawflowers dry beautifully and hold their form, making them ideal for bouquets and hot, sunny gardens.
Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 3′ or 90cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 3mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 15″-18″ or 37.5-45cm. Spacing after thinning: 12″ or 30cm. Days to germination: 10-15.
Variety: 870
Want a nostalgic garden favorite with vibrant, early-season blooms? Sweet William mixes charming colors and old-fashioned beauty, with blooms that often return year after year.
Planting guide: Type: Perennial. Height: 12”-18” or 30-46cm. Planting depth: 1/4” or 13mm. Seed spacing:1” or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 4” or 10cm. Spacing after thinning: 9” or 23cm. Days to germination: 8-10
Variety: 887
If you want nonstop summer blooms in vivid colors, Tom Thumb Impatiens will brighten shady corners and containers with ease. Perfect for rich, moist soil, these compact plants flourish where other flowers struggle, giving you lasting beauty all season.
Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 12″-16″ or 30-40cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 3mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 12″ or 30cm. Days to germination: 18-25
Variety: 771
Want compact, colorful blooms that pack a punch? Lilliput Zinnias add charm and color to borders and bouquets, all while attracting butterflies to your garden.
Planting guide: Tpye: Annual. Height: 1′ or 30cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 6mm. Seed spcaing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 6″ or 15cm. Days to germination: 5-8
Variety: 906
Looking for sweet scent and soft elegance? Royal Family Sweet Peas climb gracefully with fragrant flowers perfect for trellises and beautiful homegrown bouquets.
Planting guide: Type: Annual. Height: 6′ or 180cm. Planting depth: 1.5″ or 3.75cm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 2″ or 5cm. Spacing after thinning: 3″-6″ or 7.5-15cm. Days to germination: 10-20
Variety: 877
You want a softer, more elegant sunflower that adds beauty without overpowering your garden. Peach Passion Sunflower delivers graceful pastel blooms that grow uniformly and give you long-lasting, pollen-free flowers perfect for borders and bouquets.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Pastel Peach
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 10-14 days
Height: 4′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: Thin 12″-16″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
Looking to soften your garden or flower arrangements with a delicate touch? Baby’s Breath creates a cloud of white blooms that keeps giving—cut more, and it blooms even more
Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 2′ or 60cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 3mm. Seed spacing: 1″ 2.5cm. Thinning height: 4″ or 10cm. Spacing after thinning: 12″ or 30cm. Days to Germination: 10
Variety: 781
Want long-lasting, fragrant blooms that thrive in tough conditions? Double Imperial Pinks offer bursts of color, drought resistance, and charm from garden beds to rock borders.
Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 1′ or 30cm. Planting depth: 1/4″ or 6mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 2″ or 5cm. Spacing after thinning: 6″-10″ or 20-25cm. Days to germination: 10-15
Variety: 843

