Jim's Favorite Seed Selections

At Seedman.com, we are constantly testing new varieties, and often will not make a variety available to the public until it has gone through at least a couple of years of testing in our greenhouses.
However, we ocassionally come across some varieties that we fall in love with and want to share with our customers as quickly as possible.
Below are a few such varieties personally selected by Jim Johnson Sr.


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JF69 Silver Drop ( Eucalyptus gunnii )
Best variety for bouquets.
Small, silver-green leaves work well in fresh or dried bouquets. Easily preserved with glycerin. Perennial in zones 9-11. Ht. 24-36".
10 Seeds $3.95




JF70 Marine Heliotrope ( Heliotropium arborescens )
Deep violet-blue blooms with an unforgettable vanilla fragrance.
Annual. 2" clusters atop dark green, deeply-ribbed, suede-like leaves. A real standout anywhere you put it. Ht. 24".
25 Seeds $3.95




JF79 Brazilian Fireworks ( Maracas )
Spectacular, variegated leaf, purple pink bicolor blooms, heat and shade tolerant, for mixed pot or bedding, growing 12" tall, blooming in 14 weeks from seed. Annual.
10 Seeds $4.95




FA98 Golden Eggs Ornamental Eggplant ( Solanum melongena )
This easy-to-grow plant reaches 12-20 inches tall and produces purple flowers and egg-shaped, non-edible, non-poisonous fruit. The fruit change from white to yellow and remain on the plant for weeks under proper environmental conditions.
Golden Eggs thrives in a warm to hot environment and does best in full sun. Plants can be pinched, pruned or sheared depending on how they are used, including pot plants, large tubs or containers and as an ornamental hedge.
  10 seeds $2.15




JF71 Torchlight Blanket Flower ( Gaillardia x grandiflora )
Tough perennial provides vivid color combination.
This gaillardia is tall and graceful, averaging 3-4'. The flowers are charming and the long, wiry stems make it a magnificent cut. Hot summer colors early in the season. Robust plants bloom prolifically. Hardy in zones 2-10. Ht. 30-48".
25 Seeds $3.95




JF72 Victorian Blush Strawflower ( Bracteantha bracteata )
A beautiful blend of romantic colors.
Annual. Shades of white, silver frost, primrose, and coral. Ht. 36".
25 Seeds $2.95




JF37 Cinderella Ivory Lisianthus F1 ( Eustoma grandiflorum )
Fully double, creamy white. The world's first fully-double flowers on strong stems. Long lasting flowers have a vase life of at least 2 weeks.
This is an excellent cutflower for growing in the greenhouse.
Thick, straight stems support large, full flowers. Best for summer and early fall production. Ht. 24-36". Pelleted seeds.
10 Pelleted Seeds $3.95



FA04 Cottonbush ( Gomphocarpus fruticosus )
Gorgeous ornamental pods, green with maroon, excellent cut flower material. Grows about 32" tall, blooms in only 7 weeks. Annual.
  Package of 10 seeds, $2.50



FA05 Hairy Balls Plant ( Gomphocarpus physocarpus )
For those who crave lime green hairy balls in their arrangements, truly unique. Grows about 40" tall, blooms in only 7 weeks. Annual.
  Package of 10 seeds, $2.50




FA01 Gardenia ( Gardenia Jasminodes )
Also know as Cape Jasimine, native to China, Gardenia's evoke images of exotic, sweet-scented flowers and soft, island breezes. Glossy, dark green leaves provide a luxuriant backdrop to heavily-scented, double, creamy-white blooms. Grown in dappled shade, Gardenia's like well amended and well drained ( 5-6 pH ) acid soil and will reach a height of 4-6 feet. Blooms are long lasting and are ideal for cut flowers. Hardy to 20 F. and in zones 8-10.   Package of 20 seeds $2.95




FA06 Ornamental Chinese Pepper
Literally hundreds of fruits per plant. Tiny ½" long fruits all point up and ripen from green to red and hold on the plants for an extended period. Great for pots, nice for drying. 90 days from transplant. Very hot peppers make wonderful hot sauce! Good flavor for any hot recipe, we find these plants do very well on patios and windowsills.   Package of 20 seeds $2.95




FA08 Double Blue Balloon Flower ( Platycodon )
Double violet blue flowers, upright stems, summer, sun, great for cutting material, grows about 36" tall, perennial hardy to zone 3.   Package of 20 seeds $2.95




FA09 Garden Bride Dwarf Baby's Breath ( Gypsophila )
This AAS winner produces a cloud of soft pink single flowers on a neat mounding habit. Plants are long-lived heat tolerant and grow 8"-10" tall. Annual.   Package of 20 seeds $2.15



JF01 Scalloped Leaf Lady's Mantle ( Alchemilla erythropoda alma )
Scalloped blue green leaf, lime green leaf, chartreuse flowers, compact plant, Primed Seed, grows only 8 inches tall, this is a wonderful accent plant for pots or garden. A perennial that is hardy to zone 3.
  Package of 10 seeds, $3.50



JF02 Blutopis ( Bacopa )
First Bacopa from seed, lavender blue, early, mounds and trails, Multi-seed Pellets ( each pellet contains 6-8 seeds ), grows 8" tall, an excellent basket plant, ours seem to bloom non-stop. Annual.
  Package of 10 Multi-seed Pellets $3.50



JF03 Snowtopia ( Bacopa )
Second Bacopa from seed, snow white, strongly trails, ideal basket component plant, Multi-seed Pellets contain 6-8 seeds each. Annual, grows about 6" tall, one of our favorite basket plants.
  Package of 10 Multi-seed Pellets $3.50



JF04 Blue Myth ( Caryopteris incana )
One of the best new perennials we have tried. Showy clusters of vibrant blue foliage, silvery aromatic foliage, long blooming garden plant, wonderful cutflower materials, this plant has it all! Grows about 24" tall, hardy to zone 4.
  Package of 25 seeds, $3.50



JF05 Summer Morning Delphinium
This is for the Delphinium lovers out there, delicate pink flowers, lacy green leaf, grows 18" tall, easy to care for, what's not to love. A hardy perennial to zone 2.
  Package of 25 seeds, $3.50



JF23 The Rose ( Felicia heterophylla )
Excellent bedding and bakest plant. Fleuroselect winner - rose colored popular basket crop, annual growing 12" tall and blooming 12 weeks from seed.
  Package of 10 seeds, $3.50



JF06 Choco Sun Sunflower ( Helianthus )
The perfect sunflower for pots and patios! Compact for pot culture, well branched, large golden yellow flowers with dark center, grows 12" tall and blooms in only 6 weeks.
  Package of 10 seeds, $3.50



FA39 Zohar Sunflower ( Helianthus )
The seed of this brand new Sunflower is organically produced. Crisp, clean orange-gold petals and dark disk. Closest comparisons are Sunrich Orange and Pro Cut Orange. It is pollenless, and single stemmed. Perfect for commercial cut flower production. Flower diameter is approximately 4-6”, can get to 7-8” if plants are spaced further apart. Plant height is 3-4 ft. Average Maturity: 40-50 days for cutting when 1-2 petals start to show. 50-55 days for full maturation.
  Package of 15 seeds, $2.50



FA40 Kong F1 Sunflower ( Helianthus )
A most unusual giant sunflower, Kong will bear many large blooms closely set on the top of each stalk. It will grow 8 to 10 feet high and can be used as a very unique cut flower or as a show-stopping hedge.
  Package of 15 seeds, $2.50
 Bulk Package of 100 seeds, $10.50



JF07 Melting Fire ( Heuchera )
The reddest foliage yet in this genus, terrific garden foliage contrast, small white flowers, excellent cutflower material. A perennial well suited for pots and garden, grows 12 inches tall, hardy to zone 4.
  Package of 25 seeds, $3.50



JF08 Javelin Grass ( Juncus pallidus )
Stately green thriller for mixed containers or landscape, heat tolerant, wheat color in winter garden, multiseed pellets contain 6-8 seeds each. Perennial growing 36" tall, hardy to zone 4.
  Package of 10 Multi-seed Pellets, $3.50



JF09 Golden Millet Grass ( Milium effusum aureum )
This grass will stand out in your landscape, golden green, very impressive, shade tolerant, for combo planters or landscape, a perennial growing 24" tall, hardy to zone 5.
  Package of 10 seeds, $3.50



JF10 Bergamo Bee Balm ( Monarda hybrida )
Our favorite Bee Balm. Fleuroselect, unique compact plant, rose purple blooms, mildew resistant, early to flower, short lived, excellent cut flower. A perennial growing 16" tall, hardy to zone 5.
  Package of 25 seeds, $3.50



JF11 Mon Amie Blue Myosotis
Light blue, Super early, needs no vernalization to flower 12 weeks from seed, excellent cutflower, perennial growing 6" tall, hardy to zone 4.
  Package of 25 seeds, $3.50



JF12 Taiga Sky Blue Russian Sage ( Perovskia atriplicifolia )
Our favorite Russian Sage, long sky blue flower spikes, silver leaf, heat tolerant, grow in large pots for best effect, Primed seeds. Perennial growing 16" tall, hardy to zone 5.
  Package of 25 seeds, $3.50



JF14 Shock Wave Ivory Petunia
Baby Spreading Petunias, tons of 1½" flowers, mounds, spreads, rebounds from bad weather fast. early, lush for basket or landscape, Pelleted seeds for easy starting. Grows 12" tall, blooms in 14 weeks from seed.
  Package of 10 pelleted seeds, $3.50



JF15 Shock Wave Pink Shades Petunia
Baby Spreading Petunias, tons of 1½" flowers, mounds, spreads, rebounds from bad weather fast. early, lush for basket or landscape, Pelleted seeds for easy starting. Grows 12" tall, blooms in 14 weeks from seed.
  Package of 10 pelleted seeds, $3.50



JF16 Shock Wave Pink Vein Petunia
Baby Spreading Petunias, tons of 1½" flowers, mounds, spreads, rebounds from bad weather fast. early, lush for basket or landscape, Pelleted seeds for easy starting. Grows 12" tall, blooms in 14 weeks from seed.
  Package of 10 pelleted seeds, $3.50



JF17 Shock Wave Purple Petunia
Baby Spreading Petunias, tons of 1½" flowers, mounds, spreads, rebounds from bad weather fast. early, lush for basket or landscape, Pelleted seeds for easy starting. Grows 12" tall, blooms in 14 weeks from seed.
  Package of 10 pelleted seeds, $3.50



JF18 Shock Wave Rose Petunia
Baby Spreading Petunias, tons of 1½" flowers, mounds, spreads, rebounds from bad weather fast. early, lush for basket or landscape, Pelleted seeds for easy starting. Grows 12" tall, blooms in 14 weeks from seed.
  Package of 10 pelleted seeds, $3.50



JF32 Rapide Pink Morn Petunia
Delightful pastel pink with large white starry morn pattern. Mounding and spreading, very early, Floranova' entry into this exciting category, Pelleted seeds for easy starting. Grows 12" tall, blooms in 11 weeks from seed.
  Package of 10 pelleted seeds, $3.50



JF33 Rapide Sunshine Petunia
The first yellow spreader, smashing deep yellow center, light yellow petals, cream edges. Mounding and spreading, very early, Floranova' entry into this exciting category, Pelleted seeds for easy starting. Grows 12" tall, blooms in 11 weeks from seed.
  Package of 10 pelleted seeds, $3.50



JF19 Emerald Lace ( Plectranthus )
Excellent plant for beginners. Tough as Nails, textured variegated leaf, blush white flowers, for fantastic foliage accent for shade containers or houseplant. Annual, blooms in 14 weeks from seeds.
  Package of 10 seeds, $3.50



JF20 Fairy Queen ( Salvia Farinacea )
Fleuroselect, unique bicolor sapphire blue with white spots, good cut flower. Grows 24" tall, blooms in 12 weeks from seed, annual.
  Package of 25 seeds, $3.50



JF21 Silverado Foam Flower ( Tiarella wherryi )
White flowers, silky green leaf, good in shade, long bloomer, easy pot culture, Primed for easy germination, a perennial growing 10" tall, hardy to zone 3.
  Package of 25 seeds, $3.50



JF22 Skippy Plum Gold Viola
Sure to become a favorite of viola lovers, it already is with us. AAS, A rainbow of color, whiskered yellow center, maroon splashes, azure wing, annual growing 8" tall and blooming 11 weeks from seed.
  Package of 25 seeds, $3.50



JF24 Concorde Mix Streptocarpus ( Cape Primrose )
This under-used F1 flower is excellent in baskets in sun or shade. An early flowering hybrid in blue/pink shades, annual growing 8" tall, blooming 20 weeks from seed.
  Package of 20 seeds, $3.50



JF25 Purple Rain ( Rhodochiton )
Also known as Purple Bell Vine. Great for baskets, purple bells on spreading plant, hardy in South, annual that blooms in 12 weeks from seed.
  Package of 10 seeds, $3.50



JF28 Brazen Brass ( Ornamental Mustard )
Glossy purple red foliage for desirable contrast in container or garden, grows 12" tall.
  Package of 25 seeds, $3.50



JF29 Royal Tapestry ( Alternanthera )
Terrific foliage compliment, red to burgundy leaf, mounds and trails, easy to grow, grows 12" tall.
  Package of 10 seeds, $3.50



JF30 Marshmallow Flowering Tobacco ( Nicotiana mutabilis )
Massive wave of small blooms, colors morph from rose to pink to white, very unusual country garden plant, grows 28" tall, blooms in 7 weeks.
  Package of 25-50 seeds, $3.50



JF31 Lime Green Flowering Tobacco ( Nicotiana alata )
Species plant, lime green, retains the powerful evening scent which has been lost in the hybrids, grows 32" tall, blooms in 7 weeks.
  Package of 25-50 seeds, $3.50




PEP325 Holy Mole Pepper
AAS, F1 Pasilla-type, for mole sauce, high yield, 8" long chocolate, tangy flavor, compact 3' tall plant, 1300 scovill, 85 days
10 Seeds $3.95




JF35 Golden Tears ( Dicentra scandens )
Choice tendrilled climber, mid green finely dissected leaf, massed yellow blooms in fall, a hardy perennial, hardy to zone 3.
10 Seeds $3.95





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