Description

Delight your garden with delicate lavender-and-white Bird’s Eyes blooms. These petite flowers open each morning to reveal a deep violet “eye” that attracts bees, butterflies, and curious onlookers alike.

Why Grow Bird’s Eyes?

• 🌸 Charming two-tone petals – lavender rims with royal-purple centers
• 🐝 Pollinator favourite – supports bees & beneficial insects
• ⏱️ Quick to flower – shows colour just 8–10 weeks after sowing
• ☀️ Thrives in full sun or partial shade
• 🌱 Perfect for borders, wildflower meadows, or patio pots

What’s in the Pack?

Each pack contains 100 untreated Bird’s Eyes seeds, harvested for high viability and sealed for freshness.

Planting Instructions

• Best time: Early-spring after last frost or late-autumn in mild climates
• Sowing depth: Lightly press onto soil surface, barely covered
• Soil: Well-draining; pH 6.0–7.5
• Light: Full sun / partial shade
• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–24 °C; keep evenly moist
• Height: 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

FAQ

Does Bird’s Eyes need cold stratification?

No. Sow directly in spring once the soil warms, or start indoors 4 weeks earlier.

Will it reseed on its own?

Yes – allow some spent blooms to set seed, and you’ll enjoy volunteer seedlings next season.

Is Bird’s Eyes good for containers?

Absolutely. A 15–20 cm pot is enough for 3–4 plants, creating a lush, colourful display.

Where to buy Bird’s Eyes seeds for sale?

At Seeds World, we stock fresh Bird’s Eyes (Gilia tricolor) seeds with fast U.S. shipping and secure checkout – order your 100-seed pack today.

Pros and cons

• Attracts pollinators
• Flowering
• Fragrant