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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Sorbet® XP Delft Blue Viola (Pansy)

Sorbet® XP Delft Blue

(F1) Viola Seed

Early, profuse bloomers.

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Patriot Blueberry

Patriot

Blueberry Plants

Highly adaptable.

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Sorbet® XP Raspberry Viola (Pansy)

Sorbet® XP Raspberry

(F1) Viola Seed

Early, profuse bloomers.

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Dreams™ Sky Blue Petunia

Dreams™ Sky Blue

Pelleted (F1) Petunia Seed

Mounding petunia.

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Easy Wave® Rosy Dawn Petunia

Easy Wave® Rosy Dawn

Pelleted (F1) Petunia Seed

Low-growing petunia for better surface coverage.

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Double Cascade Valentine Petunia

Double Cascade Valentine

Pelleted (F1) Petunia Seed

Large double-flowered petunia.

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Top Hat Blueberry

Top Hat

Blueberry Plants

The best blueberry for small spaces.

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Burgundy Blueberry

Burgundy

Blueberry Plants

Ideal for containers.

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Savory Start Collections

Savory Start

Seed Gift Bundle

For the intermediate to advanced grower.

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Northsky Blueberry

Northsky

Blueberry Plants

Cold-hardy patio berry.

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Oklahoma Salmon Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Salmon

Zinnia Seed

Bright salmon color with low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved

Zinnia Seed

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

Calypso Cilantro (Coriander)

Calypso

Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Slowest to bolt.

Ellagance Purple Lavender

Ellagance Purple

Lavender Seed

First-year flowering lavender.

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4) Genovese Basil

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Compact Genovese basil. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Bright Lights Swiss Chard

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Bright Lights

Swiss Chard Seed

Johnny's signature mix, the gold standard for multicolored Swiss chard.

Giant Orange Marigold

Giant Orange

(F1) Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

White Swan Marigold

White Swan

(F1) Marigold Seed

Creamy white marigold.

Lunchbox Pepper Mix Sweet Peppers

Lunchbox Pepper Mix

Organic Snack Pepper Seed

Sweet and flavorful mini-sized peppers; all three colors in one mix.

Durango Outback Mix Marigold

Durango Outback Mix

Marigold Seed

Extra-large blooms with outstanding uniformity.

Alaska Mix Nasturtium

Alaska Mix

Nasturtium Seed

Green-and-white variegated foliage.

Audray Mix Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray Mix

Gomphrena Seed

Preferred series for tall, uniform plants and stems.

Oklahoma Pink Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Pink

Zinnia Seed

Medium-size blooms, excellent vase life, less prone to powdery mildew.

Alpha Calendula

Alpha

Organic Calendula Seed

Clear bright orange blooms reminiscent of gerberas.

Paradiso Tall Mix Echinacea (Coneflower)

Paradiso Tall Mix

Echinacea Seed

Tall, first-year flowering perennial in a wide range of colors.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Trailing Nasturtium Mix Nasturtium

Trailing Nasturtium Mix

Flower Seed

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

Jazzy Mix Zinnias

Jazzy Mix

Zinnia Seed

Petite blooms light up bouquets and garden beds.

Giant Yellow Marigold

Giant Yellow

(F1) Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Sweet Alyssum Alyssum

Sweet Alyssum

Flower Seed

Attracts and supports beneficial insects.

Primed Rosemary Rosemary

Primed Rosemary

Herb Seed

Quicker, more reliable germination.

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.

Sweet Thai Asian Basil

Sweet Thai

Basil Seed

Authentic Thai basil flavor.

Flashback Mix Calendula

Flashback Mix

Organic Calendula Seed

Spectacular mix of colors with bicolor petals.

Cruiser Cilantro (Coriander)

Cruiser

Organic Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Bolt-resistant variety with uniform, upright plants.

Quick Snack Specialty Cucumbers

Quick Snack

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Delicious patio cucumber.