Seed Varieties for Container Gardening | Johnny's Selected Seeds

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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 patios and greenhouses), and produce high yields. Choose from a broad array of the best vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers for growing in pots and containers.

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Victoria Blue Salvia

Victoria Blue

Salvia Seed

Uniform plants with 5–8", dense spikes that bloom summer to frost.

Everleaf Lemon Citrus Basil

Everleaf Lemon

Basil Seed

Exceptional citrus basil.

Cheyenne Spirit Echinacea (Coneflower)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Cheyenne Spirit

Echinacea Seed

Compact, first-year flowering perennial in a stunning mix of colors.

Clemson Spineless Okra

Clemson Spineless

Organic Okra Seed

Traditional OP, the standard variety in the South.

Topit Leaf Parsley

Topit

Parsley Seed

Improved Giant of Italy type.

QIS™ Orange Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Orange

Gomphrena Seed

Best orange gomphrena for cut flowers.

Raspberry Cream Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Raspberry Cream

Gomphrena Seed

Gomphrena in a glowing, creamy raspberry color.

Seascape – Fall-Planted Strawberry Bare-Root Plants

Seascape – Fall-Planted

Organic Strawberry Plants

Now available for fall planting in mild winter climates!

Giant Yellow Marigold

Giant Yellow

(F1) Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Uproar™ Rose Zinnias

Uproar™ Rose

(F1) Zinnia Seed

Huge flower heads on highly uniform plants.

Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus

Mahogany Splendor

Hibiscus Seed

Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved

Zinnia Seed

Bright colors, excellent vase life, and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Cherry Brandy

Rudbeckia Seed

First red wine-colored rudbeckia from seed.

Foxtrot Tulips

Foxtrot

Tulip Bulb

Fragrant, early bloomer.

Candicans Dusty Miller

Candicans

Dusty Miller Seed

Tallest dusty miller for cut foliage.

German Winter Thyme

German Winter

Thyme Seed

The standard winter-hardy thyme with good flavor and yields.

Prospera® Italian Large Leaf DMR (ILL2) Italian Large Leaf Basil

Prospera® Italian Large Leaf DMR (ILL2)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Fast-growing with large leaves. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Teddy Bear Dwarf Sunflowers

Teddy Bear

Sunflower Seed

Versatile sunflower with sunny, shaggy blooms for field or container.