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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Amethyst Improved Purple Basil

Amethyst Improved

Basil Seed

Genovese-type purple basil.

Chandelier Lupine

Chandelier

Lupine Seed

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

QIS™ Pink Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Pink

Gomphrena Seed

Gomphrena in popular pale, blush pink.

Corn Poppy Poppy

Corn Poppy

Flower Seed

Classic red poppy dotting fields throughout Europe.

Orange Thyme Thyme

Orange Thyme

Thyme Seed

Classic thyme appearance with a minty-citrus flavor.

Floral Power Plum Antique Viola (Pansy)

Floral Power Plum Antique

(F1) Viola Seed

Sweet plum-colored viola.

Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus

Mahogany Splendor

Hibiscus Seed

Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.

Crème Upstar Tulips

Crème Upstar

Tulip Bulb

Soft, dreamy color blend.

Watercress Cress

Watercress

Green Seed

Gourmet salad and sandwich vegetable, exceptional nutritional value.

Double Zahara™ Cherry Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Double Zahara™ Cherry

Zinnia Seed

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

Mexican Mint Marigold Mexican Mint Marigold

Mexican Mint Marigold

Herb Seed

Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French tarragon.

Tuscany Basil

Tuscany

Basil Seed

Attractive, uniform lettuce-leaf type with ruffled, puckered leaves.

Pink Star® Tulips

Pink Star®

Tulip Bulb

Rose-colored peony-like blooms with peach edges.

Audray Pink Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray Pink

Gomphrena Seed

Excellent lavender-pink gomphrena for cut flowers.

Copper Image Tulips

Copper Image

Tulip Bulb

Must-have color.

Ella Dill

Ella

Organic Dill Seed

Dark green dill for containers, baby leaf, and hydroponics.

Rococo Frilled Mix Viola (Pansy)

Rococo Frilled Mix

Viola Seed

Dramatic mix of frilled blooms.

Lemon Gem Marigold

Lemon Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Frizzle Sizzle Yellow-Blue Swirl Viola (Pansy)

Frizzle Sizzle Yellow-Blue Swirl

(F1) Viola Seed

Unique, deeply frilled blooms.

Nira Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Nira

Organic Chinese Leek/Garlic Chive Seed

Upright, full plants with attractive leaves that are easy to harvest.

Alexandria Strawberry Seeds

Alexandria

Strawberry Seed

Alpine strawberries from seed, day-neutral and a gourmet treat.

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

The Governor Lupine

The Governor

Lupine Seed

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

Noga Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Noga Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Tall Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Sweet Marjoram Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram

Organic Herb Seed

Common variety in a compact plant.

California Poppy Poppy

California Poppy

Flower Seed

Long-blooming California wildflower.

Carmine Splendor Okra

Carmine Splendor

(F1) Okra Seed

Red, high-yielding, and uniform.

Double Zahara™ Brilliant Mixture Zinnia Mixes

Double Zahara™ Brilliant Mixture

Zinnia Seed

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

Hot Paper Lantern Hot Peppers

Hot Paper Lantern

Organic Habanero Pepper Seed

Magnificent fruits; earlier, more productive than regular habaneros.

Lihi Prospera® Active DMR Compact Genovese Basil

Lihi Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Highly resistant to downy mildew.

Audray Purple-Red Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray Purple-Red

Gomphrena Seed

Preferred series for tall, uniform plants and stems.

Chatelaine Lupine

Chatelaine

Lupine Seed

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

Zaatar Marjoram

Zaatar

Organic Sweet Marjoram Seed

An oregano relative, and Mediterranean native, with zesty flavor.

Mexican Mint Marigold Mexican Mint Marigold

Mexican Mint Marigold

Organic Herb Seed

Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French tarragon.

Nelly Standard Chives

Nelly

Chive Seed

Fine- to medium-leaf chive.

Prospera® Red DMR Purple Basil

Prospera® Red DMR

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Intermediate resistance to downy mildew and Fusarium.