Flower Seeds

Our collection of flower seeds in the UAE is built for colour through the cooler months and, with the right choices, well into early summer. From compact petunias for balcony pots to giant sunflowers and zinnias for villa borders, every packet here can be raised from seed at home.

Flower seeds in the range

• Petunias: Grandiflora, Superbissima, Ibrida Nana and dwarf mixes, plus Agrimax single colours in red, pink, burgundy, rose, white and blue.
• Zinnias: Gigante dahlia-flowered, Pompon Lilliput and single colours from red to white.
• Vinca: apricot, pink, dark red, deep orchid, polka dot and mixed.
• Marigolds: Tagete Gigante and Agrimax gold, yellow, orange and mixed.
• Sun lovers: portulaca (moss rose), gazania, African daisy, celosia, cosmos, sunflower and dahlia mix.
• Cool-season flowers: aster, pansy, dianthus, carnation, cineraria, bellis, geranium and floss flower (ageratum).
• Fragrant and herbal: lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and chamomile.

Popular picks include Green Paradise Lavanda Vera lavender seeds, the Alta Selezione Aster Nano multicolour mix and Hortus giant sunflower seeds.

When to sow flower seeds in the UAE

The main flowering season follows the vegetable calendar, running from about September or October to April.

• September–November: sow petunia, pansy, aster, dianthus, carnation, cineraria, bellis and geranium in trays for a winter display.
• October–February: sow sunflower, cosmos, marigold and zinnia directly into beds for blooms from late winter.
• February–April: sow vinca, portulaca, gazania, celosia and zinnia. These handle heat best and can keep flowering into early summer with regular watering.

Cool-season flowers like petunia and pansy fade quickly once temperatures pass the mid-30s, so plan to replace them with heat-tolerant flowers in spring.

How to choose flower seeds

Think about where the flowers will grow. For hanging baskets and window boxes, compact petunias, portulaca and dwarf asters stay neat. For borders and beds in full sun, zinnias, marigolds, vinca and gazania give long colour with little fuss. Tall sunflowers and cosmos make quick screens and are great for children’s gardens. Lavender needs excellent drainage and is best grown in pots with a gritty mix.

Growing tips for UAE gardens

• Fine seeds such as petunia, portulaca and ageratum should be pressed onto the surface, not buried, as they need light to germinate.
• Use a light seed-raising mix or potting soil in trays rather than garden sand.
• Give seedlings morning sun and afternoon shade until they are established.
• Deadhead regularly to keep plants producing new buds.
• Feed every couple of weeks during flowering with a water-soluble fertilizer.
• Avoid overwatering in winter; cool, wet soil encourages root rot in petunias and asters.

Browse more in our main Seeds section, or pair flowers with herb seeds for a fragrant mixed bed.

Shoppers here often also look for potting soil, water-soluble fertilizers and herb seeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which flowers survive the UAE summer?

Vinca, portulaca, gazania and zinnia are the most heat-tolerant in this range. Water them early in the morning and give some afternoon shade in July and August.

Can I grow lavender in the UAE?

Yes, in the cooler months and in pots with very free-draining mix. Keep it out of humid corners and never let the roots sit wet.

How long until flower seeds bloom?

Quick annuals such as zinnia, marigold and sunflower often flower within two to three months of sowing; petunias, asters and pansies take a little longer.

Can I sow flower seeds directly in the garden?

Larger seeds such as sunflower, zinnia, cosmos and marigold can go straight into beds. Fine seeds do better in trays, where you can control moisture.