Top 10 Flower Seeds
Sunflower Giant Single
Growing a stunning 4m (12ft) plant from a small seed is simply magic. But when that plant bears a giant, sunny faced flower at the top that lasts for weeks and then provides seed for the birds through the autumn it’s even more amazing. Sunflower Giant Single is a hot favourite with gardeners for good reason. It is loved by adults and children alike, easy to germinate and quick to grow too. Sow it indoors in March and April, or outdoors in April and May. One pack contains 35 seeds, enough for the whole family to grow a handful. Devise a competition, think up an appropriate prize and get growing, you won’t be disappointed.
Kids Sunflower Sunshine Giant
Get the kids enthralled with gardening with a single pack of seeds. Sunflower Sunshine Giant is in the Unwins Seeds4kids range and has been specially chosen for great, fast results. Plants grow up to 2m (6ft) or more and have glorious sun shaped flowers. Sow the seeds straight into the soil from March to May, or sow into small pots. There’s 40 seeds or so in a packet, enough for every child in the class, or the pack of brownies. Share them, grow them and enjoy them, the kids will love them and there might be seed left over for the adults too.
Butterflies Mixed 
Wouldn’t it be lovely to sow a packet of seeds and to grow a crop of butterflies? Well that’s almost the reality with this superb mix of beautiful summer flowers from Unwins. Butterflies contains a glorious mix of nectar providing flowers that will attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden and feed them through the summer. It will also create a wonderful colourful display for the garden. Use it within the flower borders, around the vegetable garden or along the garden perimeter to attract these elegant creatures into your garden. Sow outdoors in their flowering position during March and April. One pack is enough to over 2 sq m (20sqft) of garden.
Night Scented Stock Starlight Scented (Matthiola longipetala) 
If scented plants are your passion then you can’t go wrong with this delightful mixture of pastel coloured night scented stocks. It’s world exclusive; a mixture of different colours and the scent is simply sensational. This is another hardy annual that can be sown direct where it is to flower. Sow a few into gaps in patio pots and containers for awesome perfume at nose level and make sure you surround garden seats and viewing points with a scattering of seed to enhance evenings in the garden. Sow outdoors from March until May. One pack contains enough seed to sow 1 sq m (10sq ft).
Nasturtium Maharajah Mixed (Tropaeolum majus)
This fiery mix of hot coloured nasturtium plants is a sure winner for every garden and a great one for the kids. The large seeds are easy to sow and germinate quickly into sturdy strong seedlings. Sow direct into patio pots and containers to infill any gaps or make a dedicated patch in the vegetable garden to attract a variety of beneficial insects. The leaves can be added to a salad for a hot peppery touch and the flowers make an interesting edible garnish. One pack contains enough seed to sow 1 sq m (10sq ft). Sow indoors during March and April or outdoors from April until June.
Poppy Californian Superb Mixed (Eschscholzia californica)
For a flower that is so easy to grow you simply rake the soil and scatter the seed to form informal drifts, these Californian poppies are a great choice. Ideal for first time gardeners or for the children’s patch they grow in poor depleted soils and create a stunning display of colour and interest. Use these hardy annuals to fill in gaps in the flower border or to bring alive a bare patch of soil. Sow outdoors from March until May, one pack contains enough seed to sow 1 sq m (10sq ft).
Sweet Pea Old Fashioned Mixed
Recreate the feel of yesteryear in your garden with a reliable Victorian favourite. Sweep Pea Old Fashioned Mix is a mixture of scented grandiflora sweet peas that were favourites in Victorian times. The flowers are dainty and very heavily scented in a mix of attractive colours. A hardy annual sweet pas can be sown from January to March or September to October Indoors and March to April outdoors. One pack contains 35 seeds that are easy to germinate and easy to grow. Provide support for these natural climbers or sow them with your runner beans for an attractive, productive display.
Nasturtium Whirlybird Mixed (Tropaeolum majus) 
For dramatic fiery flowers held above the foliage consider this variety of nasturtium. The bright red, orange, yellow and peach flowers stand proud of the plant for great impact. Sow indoors in March and April, or outdoors direct where they will flower from April until June. It’s a more compact form of this vibrant hardy annual that is easy to grow. The flowers and leaves are also edible and make an interesting and colourful addition to salads and summer drinks. One pack contains enough seed to sow 1 sq m (10sq ft).
Kids Creepy Crawly Mixture
Grow your own miniature nature reserve from one packet of seeds. The Seeds4kids Creepy Crawly Mixture is a selection of hardy annuals that will flower for most of the summer attracting a wide variety of butterflies, bees and other insects. It’s the perfect way to see what an important part the garden plays in the natural cycle. Help the kids learn the importance of pollination and to identify butterflies and bees. Sow outdoors or into pots from March to May. On packet contains enough seed to cover 1 sq m (10sqft) of garden border.
Cornflower Double Mixed
Cottage gardeners and cut flower enthusiasts simply love Cornflower Double Mixed. This hardy annual can be sown in spring or autumn straight into prepared garden soil. The rich coloured flowers are a mixture of the gorgeous traditional blue and then shades of blues, mauve and pink. It’s easy to grow and reliable garden annual to fill gaps in the border and to create a stunning display. Alternatively sow in rows in he cutting garden. Sow from March to May or August to October. One pack will cover an area 2 sq m or (20sq ft).
