What types of flower seeds does Oreshka Seeds offer?

Oreshka Seeds offers 133 flower varieties split across two collections: Annual Flower Seeds (87 varieties — Sunflower, Aster, Nasturtium, Marigold, Calendula, Cornflower, Dahlia, Snapdragon and more) and Perennial Flower Seeds (46 varieties — Peony, Lupine, Hibiscus, Delphinium, Rudbeckia, Columbine and more). All seeds are sourced fresh each season.

Which flower seeds are easiest to grow from seed for beginners?

Annual flowers are generally the easiest starting point: Sunflower, Nasturtium and Marigold germinate in 7–14 days at 18–22°C with no stratification needed. Among perennials, Lupine and Chamomile are beginner-friendly — both germinate within 2–3 weeks at room temperature.

Can I grow these flower seeds in Zone 5, UK or Northern Europe?

Yes. The majority of annual varieties in this collection thrive in Zone 5–8. Among perennials, Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus), Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa), Rudbeckia and Aquilegia are all cold-hardy to Zone 4–5 and perform well in the UK, Germany and Scandinavia. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the one exception — it requires Zone 9+ or indoor overwintering.

What is the difference between annual and perennial flower seeds?

Annual flowers complete their full life cycle — germination, flowering, seed set — in one growing season, then die. Perennials return for 3 or more years from the same root system. Oreshka's annual collection (87 SKU) delivers blooms the same summer you sow; the perennial collection (46 SKU) requires one season of establishment before reaching full flowering potential.

Can flower seeds be grown permanently in pots and containers?

Most annual varieties grow well in containers of 3–5 litres or more: Nasturtium, Marigold, Snapdragon and dwarf Sunflower varieties are particularly well-suited. Compact perennials like Campanula carpatica, Bellis perennis and Aquilegia also thrive in 5–10 litre pots with annual top-dressing.

How long does it take for flower seeds to bloom after sowing?

Annual varieties typically bloom 8–14 weeks after sowing. Sunflower reaches first bloom in 60–70 days; Nasturtium in 50–60 days; Aster in 90–100 days. Perennials require more patience: Lupine flowers in its second year, Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) takes 3–5 years from seed to first bloom.

Why buy flower seeds from Oreshka Seeds rather than a local nursery?

Oreshka Seeds stocks 133 flower varieties — including rare species like Paeonia anomala, Ligularia przewalskii and Rosa xanthina that are unavailable from most European nurseries. Seeds are packed fresh each season in sealed moisture-proof packets and dispatched within 2–3 business days worldwide. Price starts from €3.61 per pack.