Delight your garden with delicate lavender-and-white Birdโs Eyes blooms. These petite flowers open each morning to reveal a deep violet โeyeโ that attracts bees, butterflies, and curious onlookers alike.
Why Grow Birdโs Eyes?
- ๐ธ Charming two-tone petals โ lavender rims with royal-purple centers
- ๐ Pollinator favourite โ supports bees & beneficial insects
- โฑ๏ธ Quick to flower โ shows colour just 8โ10ย weeks after sowing
- โ๏ธ Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- ๐ฑ Perfect for borders, wildflower meadows, or patio pots
Whatโs in the Pack?
Each pack contains 100 untreated Birdโs 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 6.0โ7.5
- Light: Full sunย /ย partial shade
- Germination: 14โ21 days at 18โ24 ยฐC; keep evenly moist
- Height: 12โ18ย in (30โ45 cm)
FAQ
Does Birdโs Eyes need cold stratification?
No. Sow directly in spring once the soil warms, or start indoors 4ย weeks earlier.
Will it reseed on its own?
Yes โ allow some spent blooms to set seed, and youโll enjoy volunteer seedlings next season.
Is Birdโs Eyes good for containers?
Absolutely. A 15โ20 cm pot is enough for 3โ4 plants, creating a lush, colourful display.
Where to buy Birdโs Eyes seeds for sale?
At Seeds World, we stock fresh Birdโs Eyes (Gilia tricolor) seeds with fast U.S. shipping and secure checkout โ order your 100-seed pack today.