Flowers
Livingseeds is excited to release a flower range again this year. In the past, we were often asked to stock flower seeds and were reluctant to do so as we felt it was not our core focus. However, as flowers do play a very large role in the veggie garden, we since decided to release a selection of flower seeds that focus on edible flowers and varieties that are important food sources for pollinators.
We have 2 types of flowers on offer: 1) the pollinator range, comprising pollinator-attracting varieties and 2) the edible flower range. All edible flowers are also pollinator attractors; however, not all pollinator flowers are edible. Where the flower/herb has an edible flower, it will be noted.
These flowers will do a few things in your garden. First, they will attract various beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden, and secondly, you will have a whole “bunch” of edible flowers to add to your meals. Many predatory insects like wasps and hornets will feed on pollen and nectar to keep them going, while catching pests to feed to their offspring. Flowers will bring them to your garden, and they will make short work of your pests.
Having pollinators like honeybees and solitary bees around will only improve your harvests, as many fruits will not set if they are not properly pollinated. Planting added sources of food for pollinators in the garden will increase your yields, plus you are feeding the "good guys" naturally.
Borage
Borago officinalis Borage is a generous and easy-growing annual herb known for its bright blue, sta..
R33.49
Calendula
Calendula officinalisWhether planted as a border to your veggie garden, or as an ornamental in your ..
R33.94
California Poppy
Eschscholzia californicaEasy to grow, California poppies will bring you great joy, with their abunda..
R33.94
Chamomile Roman
Chamaemelum nobile Roman Chamomile has long been cherished as both a medicinal herb and an ornament..
R33.49
Chinese Wool Flower
Celosia argenteaOnly available from August 2022This is a variety that nearly vanished! Originally f..
R35.85
Cockscomb
Celosia argentea var. cristata (Formally Celosia Cristata)A rare, beautiful, wrinkly flower that ha..
R35.85
Cornflower Blue Boy
Centaurea cyanusAlso known as Bachelors button, these easy to grow, sky blue cornflowers are a beaut..
R33.94
Cosmos Laced
Cosmos bipinnatusAvailable for purchase from 1 July 2025 Laced Cosmos refers to elegant..
R30.99
Cosmos Sensation Mix
Cosmos bipinnatusCosmos makes a stunning addition to your garden. The lovely, tall blooms with their..
R33.94
Cosmos Veldfire
Cosmos sulphureusAvailable for purchase from 1 July 2025 Veldfire Cosmos is a dazzling ..
R34.50
Double Flower Butterfly Peas
Clitoria ternateaThis is the double flowered version of the traditional Butterfly Pea. This stunning..
R39.21
English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender, known botanically as Lavandula angustifolia, is a timeless..
R37.35
Foxglove - Dwarf Foxy Mix
Digitalis purpureaFoxgloves or Vingerhoedblom in Afrikaans make a stunning display in your garden an..
R33.49
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis True Hyssop is a time-honoured perennial herb with deep roots in both culinary..
R33.49
Marigold French
Tagetes patula (nana double)An attractive addition to your garden; also beneficial as a medicinal, e..
R33.94
Marigold Giant Mixed
Tagetes erectaThese stunning Marigold Giants make a superb display in any garden with their bright y..
R33.94
Mesembs Livingstone Daisy - Mixed Colours
Dorotheanthus bellidiformisA stunning indigenous flower also known as Mesembryanthemum Chrinifloru..
R32.20
Namaqualand Daisy
Dimorphotheca sinuataA true South African variety, originating from the Cape's west coast. Attractiv..
R33.94
Namaqualand Wildflower Blend
There is just something special about Namaqualand flowers, the beautiful profusion of flowers in suc..
R35.61
Nasturtium Alaska Mix
Tropaeolum majusNasturtium or Kappertjies in Afrikaans, makes a beautiful addition to your garden. C..
R33.49
Specials
All Year Round Spring Onion
Allium fistulosum A prolific producer of long, white stemmed spring onions that are deliciously t..
R29.49 R33.90
Aquadulce
Vica faba An exceptional heirloom variety, Aquadulce has lead the market for early winter broad b..
R35.91 R41.30
Baby Blue Hubbard
Cucurbita maximaA tear-dropped hubbard shaped squash with a dry yellow flesh that is sweet and rich...
R29.49 R33.90
Basil Corsican
Ocimum basilicum ‘Corsican’ Corsican Basil is a compact heirloom variety originating from the Medit..
R29.12 R33.49
Bennings Green Tint Scallop
Cucurbita pepo A beautiful pale green to white “patty pan”. This plant produces high yields of sq..
R29.49 R33.90
Black Pear
Solanum lycopersicumSturdy vines produce an abundance of stunning pear shaped, mahogany-brown colour..
R29.67 R34.12
Black Turtle Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris Known as Black Turtle Bean in English, Feijão Preto is a quintessential elemen..
R29.49 R33.90
Black Vernissage
Solanum lycopersicumA beautiful indeterminate tomato variety from Ukraine. The saladette-type fruits..
R29.67 R34.12
Blue Lake Pole Beans
Phaseolus vulgaris The Blue Lake Pole Bean is a classic American variety with a reputation for reli..
R28.82 R33.14
Chamomile German
Matricaria recutita German chamomile is a classic medicinal herb long treasured for its calming and..
R33.68 R38.73
Charentais
Cucumis meloThe Charentais (Pronounced Sharon-tay) is one of the best melons one can buy. Heavily or..
R29.74 R34.20
Clemson Spineless
Abelmoschus esculentusOkra is a traditional East-African vegetable. Originally grown in Ethiopia and..
R29.49 R33.90
Coriander Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum Coriander, also known as cilantro, is a versatile annual herb grown for both its..
R29.12 R33.49
Crenshaw Melon
Cucumis melo One of the best tasting musk melons, this is the US version of our Spanspek and it t..
R29.49 R33.90
Delgado Black Mexican
Phaseolus vulgaris A rare climbing bean from Mexico, these runner beans grow to well over 2 m tal..
R28.82 R33.14
Dill Forrest
Anethum graveolens Dill Forrest is a compact, bush-type dill developed for gardeners who love class..
R31.36 R36.06
Ebony Acorn
Cucurbita pepoThis variety is from a breeding line of Dr. Henry Munger of Cornell University and was..
R29.49 R33.90
Fat Goose
Phaseolus vulgarisA stunning pole bean variety with beautiful pink pods in the green bean stage. Pro..
R28.82 R33.14
Fireworks
Solanum lycopersicumThe 2022 season on Livingseeds Farm was noted for its generally low overall temp..
R29.67 R34.12
Florida Broadleaf
Brassica juncea A real pleasure to grow. It’s one of those point and shoot crops, it does well ..
R29.74 R33.89