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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California Poppy Poppy

California Poppy

Flower Seed

Long-blooming California wildflower.

Noble Maiden Lupine

Noble Maiden

Lupine Seed

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

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Orange Thyme Thyme

Orange Thyme

Thyme Seed

Classic thyme appearance with a minty-citrus flavor.

Scarlet Runner Bean Scarlet Runner Bean

Scarlet Runner Bean

Flower Seed

The striking, edible scarlet flowers are a hummingbird favorite.

Big Smile Dwarf Sunflowers

Big Smile

Sunflower Seed

Slightly larger blooms than Sunny Smile.

Persian Carpet Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Persian Carpet

Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Noga Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Noga Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Tall Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Nelly Standard Chives

Nelly

Organic Chive Seed

Fine- to medium-leaf chive.

Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cleaned Seed) Lemon Grass

Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cleaned Seed)

Lemon Grass Seed

Aromatic grass from India.

Double Zahara™ Bright Orange Zinnias

Double Zahara™ Bright Orange

Zinnia Seed

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

Cupid Sweet Peppers

Cupid

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Early and sweet mini bell, partners well with Eros for beautiful duo.

Copper Image Tulips

Copper Image

Tulip Bulb

Must-have color.

Crème Upstar Tulips

Crème Upstar

Tulip Bulb

Soft, dreamy color blend.

Everleaf Compact Genovese Basil

Everleaf

Basil Seed

Productive, compact, and slow-bolting.

Camelot Cream Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Cream

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Nira Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Nira

Organic Chinese Leek/Garlic Chive Seed

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

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) Holy Basil

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Basil Seed

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