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
Borago officinalis Native to the Mediterranean, Borage has been used as a medicinal and culi..
R33.49
Burnt Umber
Helianthus AnnuusThis is a beautiful sunflower that really stands out in the garden. It has a very h..
R36.32
Calendula
Calendula officinalisWhether planted as a border to your veggie garden, or as an ornamental in your ..
R33.94
California Poppy
Eschscholzia californicaEasy to grow, California poppies will bring you great joy, with their abunda..
R33.94
Chamomile Roman
Chamaemeleum nobile Roman Chamomile is the low growing chamomile used to create herb lawns and wi..
R33.49
Chinese Wool Flower
Celosia argenteaOnly available from August 2022This is a variety that nearly vanished! Originally f..
R35.85
Cockscomb
Celosia argentea var. cristata (Formally Celosia Cristata)A rare, beautiful, wrinkly flower that ha..
R35.85
Cornflower Blue Boy
Centaurea cyanusAlso known as Bachelors button, these easy to grow, sky blue cornflowers are a beaut..
R33.94
Cosmos Sensation Mix
Cosmos bipinnatusCosmos makes a stunning addition to your garden. The lovely, tall blooms with their..
R33.94
Double Flower Butterfly Peas
Clitoria ternateaThis is the double flowered version of the traditional Butterfly Pea. This stunning..
R39.21
English Lavender
Lavandula angutifolia A old Heirloom variety from England that is also known as Old English Laven..
R37.35
Evening Sun Sunflower
Helianthus annuusLimited stock These sensational sunflowers are guaranteed to brighten up your su..
R36.32
Foxglove - Dwarf Foxy Mix
Digitalis purpureaFoxgloves or Vingerhoedblom in Afrikaans make a stunning display in your garden an..
R33.49
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalisHyssop, or True Hyssop, is a stunning evergreen herb of the mint family with a l..
R33.49
Marigold French
Tagetes patula (nana double)An attractive addition to your garden; also beneficial as a medicinal, e..
R33.94
Marigold Giant Mixed
Tagetes erectaThese stunning Marigold Giants make a superb display in any garden with their bright y..
R33.94
Mesembs Livingstone Daisy - Mixed Colours
Dorotheanthus bellidiformisA stunning indigenous flower also known as Mesembryanthemum Chrinifloru..
R32.20
Namaqualand Daisy
Dimorphotheca sinuataA true South African variety, originating from the Cape's west coast. Attractiv..
R33.94
Namaqualand Wildflower Blend
There is just something special about Namaqualand flowers, the beautiful profusion of flowers in suc..
R35.61
Specials
Batavian Full Heart Endive
Cichorium endivaBatavian Full Heart was crowned the All American Selection crop back in 1934 and ha..
R26.75 R31.48
Biogrow Radavit
Radavit is an organic composting agent that contains compost bacteria together with enzymes and fung..
R122.54 R136.16
Biogrow Vegol
A superb, organic contact insecticide that works by coating the pores of insects. It also has a grea..
R104.27 R115.85
Chantenay Red Cored
Daucus carotaA popular variety that was introduced in 1929 by C.C. Morse & Company.These th..
R30.87 R36.32
Crosby Egyptian Beetroot
Beta vulgarisA celebrated heirloom variety first introduced in Boston, USA, by farmer Josiah Crosby...
R25.73 R30.27
Cylindra Beetroot
Beta vulgarisAs the name suggests, this variety produces a long, slim, cylindrical-shaped beetroot, ..
R25.73 R30.27
Flamingo Pink Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris var cicla A beautiful Swiss Chard with light pink stems, it makes a lovely addition..
R29.84 R35.11
Giant Minowase (Pickling Radish)
Raphanus sativusA Japanese Heirloom. This radish variety is crisp with a sweet,mild flavour. A great..
R22.85 R26.88
Golden Helios Radish
Raphanus sativus Stunning polish heirloom variety. Golden yellow skin with a crisp firm white fl..
R26.75 R31.48
Green Curled Ruffec
Cichorium endiva A.k.a. frisée, this French heirloom endive boasts deeply cut, dark green leaves...
R26.76 R31.48
Green Igloo
Brassica oleraceaA great choice for a smaller sized garden or for container gardening. This is a d..
R28.82 R33.90
Hailstone Radish
Rephanus sativusAn heirloom variety originally released in 1908, one of the easiest and fastes..
R26.75 R31.48
Hong Vit
Raphanus sativusBeautiful long white radishes with delightful pink-purple shoulders. Delicious raw a..
R26.75 R31.48
Jiffy-7C® Plugs 30mm
The Jiffy-7C® is a 100% buffered coir planting plug. Perfect for use in hydroponics/aquaponics.The J..
R13.80 R14.28
Jiffy-7C® Plugs 40mm
The Jiffy-7C® is a 100% buffered coir planting plug. Perfect for use in hydroponics/aquaponics.The J..
R20.70 R21.82
Jiffy-7C® Plugs 60mm
The Jiffy-7C® is a 100% buffered coir planting plug. Perfect for use in hydroponics/aquaponics.The J..
R32.20 R32.43
Lime Streaks Mizuna
Brassica juncea A wonderful Asian green that can be harvested from day 25 at baby-leaf stage, and..
R28.82 R33.89
Pink Beauty Radish
Raphanus sativus This radish is a real stunner with its beautiful soft pink skin and crisp, mild ..
R26.75 R31.48
Purple Plum Radish
Raphanus sativus Deep purple, these radishes add a stunning flavour and colour contrast to any gr..
R26.75 R31.48
Purple Vienna Kohlrabi
Brassica oleracea gongylodesThese are just sublime! Beautiful, deep purple, and very eye-catching, w..
R28.94 R34.05