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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Silver Dollar Eucalyptus

Silver Dollar

Eucalyptus Seed

Large silvery blue-green leaves appear to be strung on the stem.

Orange Flash Calendula

Orange Flash

Calendula Seed

Rose and copper hues.

Primed Rosemary Rosemary

Primed Rosemary

Herb Seed

Quicker, more reliable germination.

Fama Deep Blue Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fama Deep Blue

Scabiosa Seed

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

Ellagance Purple Lavender

Ellagance Purple

Lavender Seed

First-year flowering lavender.

Indian Summer Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Indian Summer

Rudbeckia Seed

Gigantic golden flowers, still a favorite variety.

German Winter Thyme

German Winter

Organic Thyme Seed

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

Bright Lights Swiss Chard

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Bright Lights

Pelleted Swiss Chard Seed

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

Prairie Sun Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

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Prairie Sun

Pelleted Rudbeckia Seed

Unique bicolor.

Sweet Alyssum Alyssum

Sweet Alyssum

Flower Seed

Attracts and supports beneficial insects.

Peione Leaf Parsley

Peione

Parsley Seed

Improved Giant of Italy type; intermediate resistance to downy mildew.

Durango Outback Mix Marigold

Durango Outback Mix

Marigold Seed

Extra-large blooms with outstanding uniformity.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Organic Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Common Mint Mint

Common Mint

Herb Seed

A zesty, versatile herb.

Cherry Caramel Phlox

Cherry Caramel

Phlox Seed

Long stems and antique look, a perfect cut flower and border plant.

Quick Snack Specialty Cucumbers

Quick Snack

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Delicious patio cucumber.

Camelot Mix Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Mix

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Copper Image Tulips

Copper Image

Tulip Bulb

Must-have color.