Flowers

Livingseeds is excited to release a flower range again this year. In the past, we were often asked to stock flower seeds and were reluctant to do so as we felt it was not our core focus. However, as flowers do play a very large role in the veggie garden, we since decided to release a selection of flower seeds that focus on edible flowers and varieties that are important food sources for pollinators.

We have 2 types of flowers on offer: 1) the pollinator range, comprising pollinator-attracting varieties and 2) the edible flower range. All edible flowers are also pollinator attractors; however, not all pollinator flowers are edible. Where the flower/herb has an edible flower, it will be noted. 

These flowers will do a few things in your garden. First, they will attract various beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden, and secondly, you will have a whole “bunch” of edible flowers to add to your meals. Many predatory insects like wasps and hornets will feed on pollen and nectar to keep them going, while catching pests to feed to their offspring. Flowers will bring them to your garden, and they will make short work of your pests.

Having pollinators like honeybees and solitary bees around will only improve your harvests, as many fruits will not set if they are not properly pollinated. Planting added sources of food for pollinators in the garden will increase your yields, plus you are feeding the "good guys" naturally.


Borage

Borage

Borago officinalis Native to the Mediterranean, Borage has been used as a medicinal and culi..

R27.60

Burnt Umber Sunflower

Burnt Umber Sunflower

Helianthus AnnuusThis is a beautiful sunflower that really stands out in the garden. It has a very h..

R32.43

Calendula

Calendula

Calendula officinalisWhether planted as a border to your veggie garden, or as an ornamental in your ..

R27.60

California Poppy

California Poppy

Eschscholzia californicaEasy to grow, California poppies will bring you great joy, with their abunda..

R27.60

Chinese Wool Flower

Chinese Wool Flower

Celosia argenteaOnly available from August 2022This is a variety that nearly vanished! Originally f..

R32.00

Cockscomb

Cockscomb

Celosia argentea var. cristata (Formally Celosia Cristata)A rare, beautiful, wrinkly flower that ha..

R32.00

Cornflower Blue Boy

Cornflower Blue Boy

Centaurea cyanusAlso known as Bachelors button, these easy to grow, sky blue cornflowers are a beaut..

R27.60

Double Flower Butterfly Peas

Double Flower Butterfly Peas

Clitoria ternateaThis is the double flowered version of the traditional Butterfly Pea. This stunning..

R35.01

English Lavender

English Lavender

Lavandula angutifolia A old Heirloom variety from England that is also known as Old English Laven..

R33.35

Evening Sun Sunflower

Evening Sun Sunflower

Helianthus annuusLimited stock These sensational sunflowers are guaranteed to brighten up your su..

R32.43

French Marigold

French Marigold

Tagetes patula (nana double)An attractive addition to your garden; also beneficial as a medicinal, e..

R27.60

Hyssop

Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalisHyssop, or True Hyssop, is a stunning evergreen herb of the mint family with a l..

R27.60

Namaqualand Daisy

Namaqualand Daisy

Dimorphotheca sinuataA true South African variety, originating from the Cape's west coast. Attractiv..

R27.60

Namaqualand Wildflower Blend

Namaqualand Wildflower Blend

There is just something special about Namaqualand flowers, the beautiful profusion of flowers in suc..

R31.80

Nigella (Black Seed)

Nigella (Black Seed)

Nigella sativa Also known as Black Seed or Black Cumin. This ancient aromatic spice is most often..

R27.60

Pansy Engelmann's Giants

Pansy Engelmann's Giants

Viola wittrokianaThese stunning, edible pansies, put on a superb show of colour both on your plate a..

R29.46

Pansy Swiss Giants

Pansy Swiss Giants

Viola wittrokianaA richly coloured giant pansy variety ranging from yellow to pink, red, orange and ..

R28.59

Phlox

Phlox

Phlox drummondii grandifloraDiscovered in Texas in 1935, this gorgeous annual deserves a place in ev..

R27.60

Pollinator Flower Blend

Pollinator Flower Blend

A unique and stunning blend of flower varieties to attract beneficial pollinator insects to your gar..

R27.60

Poppy Afgan Blush

Poppy Afgan Blush

Papaver somniferumA traditional Afgan variety that is used for medicinal purposes. Grown specificall..

R30.30

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