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Grows Well In Containers

The secret to successful container gardening is choosing the right varieties. In our trials we’ve identified the following as container-friendly: they’re compact, thrive in small spaces (like greenhouses and patios), and produce high yields. Choose from a broad array of the best vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers for containers.

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Victoria Rhubarb Seeds

Victoria

Rhubarb Seed

Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.

Double Zahara™ Fire Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Double Zahara™ Fire

Zinnia Seed

Disease-resistant, compact, dwarf plants for garden beds and containers.

Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Cherry Brandy

Rudbeckia Seed

First red wine-colored rudbeckia from seed.

Persian Carpet Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Persian Carpet

Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Orange Button Calendula

Orange Button

Calendula Seed

Rich color and good stem quality.

Tall Blue Planet Ageratum

Tall Blue Planet

(F1) Ageratum Seed

Tall, upright, sturdy stems for a classic filler flower.

Topit Leaf Parsley

Topit

Parsley Seed

Improved Giant of Italy type.

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4) Compact Genovese Basil

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4)

Organic Pelleted (F1) Basil Seed

Compact Genovese basil. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Audray Purple-Red Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray Purple-Red

Gomphrena Seed

Preferred series for tall, uniform plants and stems.

QIS™ Pink Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Pink

Gomphrena Seed

Gomphrena in popular pale, blush pink.

Tasmanian Chocolate Slicing Tomatoes

Tasmanian Chocolate

Organic Tomato Seed

Delicious slicer for small spaces.

Russell's Formula Mix Lupine

Russell's Formula Mix

Lupine Seed

Hardy, long-lived, and easy-to-maintain perennial.

Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus

Mahogany Splendor

Hibiscus Seed

Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.

Ella Dill

Ella

Organic Dill Seed

Dark green dill for container and baby-leaf production.

Ivory Princess Calendula

Ivory Princess

Calendula Seed

Standout color combination.

Hansel Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Hansel

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Abundant yields of solid purple specialty fruits on compact plants.

Candicans Dusty Miller

Candicans

Dusty Miller Seed

Tallest dusty miller for cut foliage.

Staro Standard Chives

Staro

Chive Seed

Heaviest leaf for processing and freezing.

Purly Standard Chives

Purly

Chive Seed

Versatile medium-size leaves.

Audray Pink Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray Pink

Gomphrena Seed

Excellent lavender-pink gomphrena for cut flowers.

Lemon Gem Marigold

Lemon Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Vertissimo Herbs for Salad Mix

Vertissimo

Chervil Seed

Brussels Winter type with dark green leaves.

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.

Lihi Prospera® Active DMR Compact Genovese Basil

Lihi Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Highly resistant to downy mildew.

Nature™ Antique Shades Viola (Pansy)

Nature™ Antique Shades

(F1) Viola Seed

Rich and elegant color blend.

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) Holy Basil

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Basil Seed

Spicy aroma with hints of coffee and chocolate, a mild spice flavor.

Fama Deep Blue Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fama Deep Blue

Scabiosa Seed

Elegant, first-year flowering perennial, perfect for cutting.

Trilogy Mix Bush Beans

Trilogy Mix

Organic Bean Seed

A delightful mix of green, yellow and purple bush beans.

Prairie Sun Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Prairie Sun

Pelleted Rudbeckia Seed

Unique bicolor.

Menuette Leaf Parsley

Menuette

Parsley Seed

One-of-a-kind fern-leaf parsley.

Greco a Palla Fine Leaf Basil

Greco a Palla

Basil Seed

Compact, dome-shaped Greek basil.

Flamingo Purple Celosia

Flamingo Purple

Celosia Seed

Productive, decorative foliage for late summer.

Double Zahara™ Cherry Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Double Zahara™ Cherry

Zinnia Seed

Disease-resistant, compact, dwarf plants for garden beds and containers.

Fama White Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fama White

Scabiosa Seed

Elegant, first-year flowering perennial, perfect for cutting.

Genovese Compact, Improved Multi-Seed Pellet Compact Genovese Basil

Genovese Compact, Improved Multi-Seed Pellet

Pelleted Basil Seed

Multi-seed pellets for precision sowing and convenience.

Ella Dill

Ella

Dill Seed

Dark green dill for container and baby-leaf production.