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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Double Zahara™ Raspberry Ripple Zinnias

Double Zahara™ Raspberry Ripple

Zinnia Seed

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

Alaska Mix Nasturtium

Alaska Mix

Nasturtium Seed

Green-and-white variegated foliage.

Brush Strokes Viola (Pansy)

Brush Strokes

Viola Seed

Vigorous plants produce abundant, artful blooms.

Jazzy Mix Zinnias

Jazzy Mix

Zinnia Seed

Petite blooms light up bouquets and garden beds.

Genovese Compact, Improved Compact Genovese Basil

Genovese Compact, Improved

Basil Seed

Standard Genovese type for containers.

Trailing Nasturtium Mix Nasturtium

Trailing Nasturtium Mix

Flower Seed

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

Ivory Princess Calendula

Ivory Princess

Calendula Seed

Standout color combination.

Pacific Apricot Beauty Calendula

Pacific Apricot Beauty

Calendula Seed

Pastel melon color.

Vertissimo Herbs for Salad Mix

Vertissimo

Chervil Seed

Brussels Winter type with dark green leaves.

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.

Trilogy Mix Bush Beans

Trilogy Mix

Organic Bean Seed

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

Dolores Standard Chives

Dolores

Chive Seed

Uniform, slender leaves ideal for fresh use.

Camelot Cream Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Cream

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Rosemary Rosemary

Rosemary

Herb Seed

Culinary favorite with savory, pine-scented foliage.

Everleaf Lemon Citrus Basil

Everleaf Lemon

Basil Seed

Exceptional citrus basil.

Sorbet Formula Mix Viola (Pansy)

Sorbet Formula Mix

(F1) Viola Seed

Early, profuse bloomers.

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives

Herb Seed

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

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.