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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Fama White Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fama White

Scabiosa Seed

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

Ivory Princess Calendula

Ivory Princess

Calendula Seed

Standout color combination.

Durango Outback Mix Marigold

Durango Outback Mix

Marigold Seed

Extra-large blooms with outstanding uniformity.

Audray White Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray White

Gomphrena Seed

Best white gomphrena for cut flowers.

Jazzy Mix Zinnias

Jazzy Mix

Zinnia Seed

Petite blooms light up bouquets and garden beds.

Summer Thyme

Summer

Organic Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.

Alaska Mix Nasturtium

Alaska Mix

Nasturtium Seed

Green-and-white variegated foliage.

Coco™ Deep Orange African Marigolds

Coco™ Deep Orange

(F1) Marigold Seed

Uniform series with excellent performance.

Zowie!™ Yellow Flame Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Zowie!™ Yellow Flame

Zinnia Seed

Fire-hot bicolor that stands up to heat and tough conditions.

Brush Strokes Viola (Pansy)

Brush Strokes

Viola Seed

Vigorous plants produce abundant, artful blooms.

Trailing Nasturtium Mix Nasturtium

Trailing Nasturtium Mix

Flower Seed

Perfect for hanging baskets and containers, or even as a ground cover.

Common Sage Sage

Common Sage

Organic Herb Seed

A staple of the herb garden.

Camelot Cream Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Cream

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Coco™ Gold Marigold

Coco™ Gold

(F1) Marigold Seed

Uniform series with excellent performance.

Pacific Apricot Beauty Calendula

Pacific Apricot Beauty

Calendula Seed

Pastel melon color.

Genovese Compact, Improved Compact Genovese Basil

Genovese Compact, Improved

Basil Seed

Standard Genovese type for containers.

Trilogy Mix Bush Beans

Trilogy Mix

Organic Bean Seed

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

QIS™ Carmine Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Carmine

Gomphrena Seed

Unique, bright-rose-colored gomphrena for cut flowers.

Elan Strawberry Seeds

Elan

(F1) Strawberry Seed

Most flavorful day-neutral variety for field or container.

Oklahoma White Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma White

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Everleaf Lemon Citrus Basil

Everleaf Lemon

Basil Seed

Exceptional citrus basil.

Dolores Standard Chives

Dolores

Chive Seed

Uniform, slender leaves ideal for fresh use.

Darki Green Leaf Parsley

Darki Green

Parsley Seed

Market and culinary standard.

Giant Yellow Marigold

Giant Yellow

(F1) Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Kaleidoscope Mix Nasturtium

Kaleidoscope Mix

Organic Nasturtium Seed

A robust organic mix.

Sorbet Formula Mix Viola (Pansy)

Sorbet Formula Mix

(F1) Viola Seed

Early, profuse bloomers.

Rosemary Rosemary

Rosemary

Herb Seed

Culinary favorite with savory, pine-scented foliage.

Russell's Formula Mix Lupine

Russell's Formula Mix

Lupine Seed

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

Crème Upstar Tulips

Crème Upstar

Tulip Bulb

Soft, dreamy color blend.

Silver Drop Eucalyptus

Silver Drop

Eucalyptus Seed

Best eucalyptus variety for fresh or dried bouquets.

Wandering Mixture Alyssum

Wandering Mixture

Alyssum Seed

Attracts and supports beneficial insects.

Cheyenne Spirit Echinacea (Coneflower)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Cheyenne Spirit

Echinacea Seed

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

Frosted Explosion Grasses, Ornamental

Frosted Explosion

Ornamental Grass Seed

Cut-flower filler adds sparkle to bouquets with airy flower plumes.

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives

Herb Seed

Thin, flat leaves, delicate garlic flavor, and attractive flowers.

Clemson Spineless Okra

Clemson Spineless

Organic Okra Seed

Traditional OP, the standard variety in the South.

Floral Power Plum Antique Viola (Pansy)

Floral Power Plum Antique

(F1) Viola Seed

Sweet plum-colored viola.