seed instructions

Queen Bee 'Seeds of Love' seed sale starts 9am CST on Valentine's Day - February 14th

Welcome to the Artist's Garden

Each seed in this collection has been carefully selected and saved not just for its individual beauty, but for its role in creating living masterpieces.

Growing flowers, like any art form, involves both technique and intuition.

GENERAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

Start with well-prepared soil - it's your canvas
Consider height, bloom time, and color progression when planning
Keep detailed notes on what works in your garden
Save seeds from your favorite blooms to continue the story
Remember that every garden is unique - adapt these guidelines to your specific conditions.

Queen Bee Seeds - TERMS & CONDITIONS

By purchasing these seeds, you're joining our community of beauty-makers and garden artists.

Please review these guidelines to ensure a smooth experience:

ABOUT YOUR SEEDS

Each packet contains approximately 30 seeds, plus extra for abundance

All seeds are hand-selected and carefully packaged

We include extra seeds rather than quoting germination rates

These are our finest seeds, saved from our most beautiful blooms

Since all our seeds are hand sorted, there may be some chaff still with your seeds. It's fine. This is natures own way of protecting her seeds.

PRICING

These are premium, organically grow varieties. All were themselves grown from seed. We DO NOT use plug plants ever.

Our pricing takes into consideration that our website host (GoDaddy) charges us a 2.8% fee + .30 per transaction.

Additionally, all orders go out beautifully wrapped so that if you'd like to send them to someone as a gift, what you or they receive is already thoughtfully and beautifully packaged.

SHIPPING DETAILS

First Class Mail - $7.50 (ships in 3-5 business days)

Free shipping on orders over $50

U.S. shipping addresses only (we can't ship internationally at this time)

IMPORTANT NOTES

All sales are final; no returns accepted

Please double-check your shipping address before ordering

For international customers ordering to U.S. addresses: please ensure you enter the correct U.S. delivery address

Incorrect or incomplete addresses may delay processing by up to a week

Questions? Email us at hello@queenbeeblooms.com

Your satisfaction matters to us - we want these seeds to bring as much joy to your garden as they have to ours.

By placing an order, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Thank you for choosing to grow beauty with Queen Bee Blooms!

Growing Guide for all Queen Bee seed varieties

Amaranth

When to plant - Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost has passed
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, fertile soil
Spacing - Thin to 12-18 inches apart
Watering - Keep soil consistently moist until established, then moderate watering
Pruning - Pinch growing tips to encourage bushier growth
Fertilizing - Light feeder; side-dress with compost monthly
Mulching - Apply 2-3 inches of mulch to retain moisture

Ammobium

When to plant - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, sandy soil
Spacing - 12 inches apart
Watering - Moderate; drought tolerant
Pruning - Harvest flowers for drying before fully open
Fertilizing - Light feeder; minimal needs
Mulching - Light mulch to suppress weeds

Balsam

When to plant - Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before
Where to plant - Partial shade to full sun
Soil - Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Spacing - 12-18 inches apart
Watering - Keep soil consistently moist
Pruning - No regular pruning needed
Fertilizing - Monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - 2-inch layer to retain moisture

Basil

When to plant - After all danger of frost has passed
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Rich, well-draining soil
Spacing - 12-18 inches apart
Watering - Regular watering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Pruning - Pinch regularly to encourage bushiness
Fertilizing - Monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - Light mulch after soil has warmed

Bupleurum

When to plant - Direct sow in early spring or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun to partial shade
Soil - Well-draining, average soil
Spacing - 6-8 inches apart
Watering - Moderate watering
Pruning - No regular pruning needed
Fertilizing - Light feeding during growing season
Mulching - Light mulch to retain moisture

Calendula

When to plant - Direct sow in early spring or fall
Where to plant - Full sun to partial shade
Soil - Average, well-draining soil
Spacing - 8-12 inches apart
Watering - Moderate watering
Pruning - Deadhead regularly for continuous blooming
Fertilizing - Light feeder; monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - 2-inch layer to retain moisture

Celosia

When to plant - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Rich, well-draining soil
Spacing - 6-12 inches apart
Watering - Regular watering
Pruning - Pinch young plants; harvest regularly
Fertilizing - Monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - 2-inch layer to retain moisture

Coneflower

When to plant - Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, average soil
Spacing - 18-24 inches apart
Watering - Drought tolerant once established
Pruning - Deadhead to extend blooming
Fertilizing - Light feeding in spring
Mulching - 2-3 inch layer around plants

Coreopsis

When to plant - Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, average soil
Spacing - 12-18 inches apart
Watering - Drought tolerant once established
Pruning - Deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Light feeding in spring
Mulching - 2-inch layer to retain moisture

Cosmos

When to plant - Direct sow after last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Average to poor soil
Spacing - 12-18 inches apart
Watering - Drought tolerant once established
Pruning - Pinch young plants; deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Minimal; too rich soil reduces blooming
Mulching - Light mulch to suppress weeds

Dahlia

When to plant - Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Rich, well-draining soil
Spacing - 18-24 inches apart
Watering - Regular watering
Pruning - Pinch young plants; deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - 2-3 inch layer around plants

Dianthus

When to plant - Start indoors 8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, alkaline soil
Spacing - 6-12 inches apart
Watering - Moderate watering
Pruning - Deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Light feeding during growing season
Mulching - Light mulch, keeping away from stems

Dill

When to plant - Direct sow after last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, rich soil
Spacing - 12-18 inches apart
Watering - Regular watering
Pruning - Harvest regularly for continuous growth
Fertilizing - Light feeding monthly
Mulching - Light mulch after soil has warmed

Eryngium

When to plant - Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, poor to average soil
Spacing - 18-24 inches apart
Watering - Drought tolerant once established
Pruning - Remove spent flowers
Fertilizing - Minimal needs
Mulching - Light mulch to suppress weeds

Feverfew

When to plant - Direct sow in spring or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun to partial shade
Soil - Well-draining, average soil
Spacing - 12-18 inches apart
Watering - Regular watering
Pruning - Deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Light feeding during growing season
Mulching - 2-inch layer to retain moisture

Flowering Carrot

When to plant - Direct sow in spring after soil has warmed
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Deep, well-draining soil
Spacing - 12-18 inches apart
Watering - Regular watering until established
Pruning - Remove spent flowers
Fertilizing - Light feeding during growing season
Mulching - Light mulch to retain moisture

Forget Me Not

When to plant - Direct sow in fall or early spring
Where to plant - Partial shade to full sun
Soil - Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Spacing - 6-8 inches apart
Watering - Keep soil consistently moist
Pruning - Remove spent flowers to prevent self-seeding
Fertilizing - Light feeding in spring
Mulching - Light mulch to retain moisture

Frosted Explosion Grass

When to plant - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining soil
Spacing - 12-18 inches apart
Watering - Moderate watering
Pruning - Harvest stems when seed heads form
Fertilizing - Light feeding during growing season
Mulching - Light mulch to suppress weeds

Gaillardia

When to plant - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, average soil
Spacing - 12-15 inches apart
Watering - Drought tolerant once established
Pruning - Deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Light feeding in spring
Mulching - 2-inch layer around plants

Garlic Chives

When to plant - Direct sow in spring or fall
Where to plant - Full sun to partial shade
Soil - Well-draining, rich soil
Spacing - 6-12 inches apart
Watering - Regular watering
Pruning - Harvest regularly
Fertilizing - Monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - Light mulch to retain moisture

Gomphrena

When to plant - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after soil has warmed
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, average soil
Spacing - 6-8 inches apart
Watering - Drought tolerant once established; water moderately
Pruning - No regular pruning needed
Fertilizing - Light feeder; monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - Light mulch to suppress weeds

Marigold

When to plant - Sow directly after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before
Where to plant - Full sun to partial shade; zones 2-11
Soil - Fertile, loose, well-draining soil
Spacing - 8-10 inches for French varieties, 10-12 inches for African varieties
Watering - Regular water when young; drought-tolerant when established
Pruning - Pinch early buds; deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Light feeding with time-release fertilizer
Mulching - 1-2 inch layer between plants

Melampodium

When to plant - Direct sow after last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, average soil
Spacing - 12-15 inches apart
Watering - Drought tolerant once established
Pruning - Self-cleaning; no deadheading needed
Fertilizing - Light feeding during growing season
Mulching - 2-inch layer to retain moisture

Morning Glory

When to plant - Direct sow after last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Average, well-draining soil
Spacing - 6-8 inches apart
Watering - Moderate watering
Pruning - Train vines on support
Fertilizing - Minimal; too rich soil reduces blooming
Mulching - Light mulch to retain moisture

Nasturtium

When to plant - Direct sow after last frost
Where to plant - Full sun to partial shade
Soil - Poor to average soil
Spacing - 12 inches apart
Watering - Moderate watering
Pruning - Remove spent flowers
Fertilizing - Minimal; too rich soil reduces blooming
Mulching - Light mulch to retain moisture

Rudbeckia

When to plant - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, average soil
Spacing - 18-24 inches apart
Watering - Drought tolerant once established
Pruning - Deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Light feeding in spring
Mulching - 2-3 inch layer around plants

Scabiosa

When to plant - Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, average soil
Spacing - 12-15 inches apart
Watering - Regular watering
Pruning - Deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - 2-inch layer to retain moisture

Silene Blushing Lanterns

When to plant - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun to partial shade
Soil - Well-draining soil
Spacing - 12-15 inches apart
Watering - Regular watering
Pruning - Remove spent flowers
Fertilizing - Light feeding during growing season
Mulching - Light mulch to retain moisture

Starflower

When to plant - Direct sow after last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, average soil
Spacing - 8-12 inches apart
Watering - Moderate watering
Pruning - Remove spent flowers
Fertilizing - Light feeding during growing season
Mulching - Light mulch to retain moisture

Strawflower

When to plant - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining soil
Spacing - 12-15 inches apart
Watering - Moderate watering
Pruning - Harvest for drying before fully open
Fertilizing - Monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - 2-inch layer to retain moisture

Sunflower Mix

When to plant - Direct sow after last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Rich, well-draining soil
Spacing - 6 inches apart for cutting varieties, 24-36 inches for large varieties
Watering - Regular watering
Pruning - Remove side shoots for larger blooms
Fertilizing - Monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - 2-3 inch layer around plants

Talinum

When to plant - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun to partial shade
Soil - Well-draining soil
Spacing - 8-12 inches apart
Watering - Drought tolerant once established
Pruning - Remove spent flowers
Fertilizing - Light feeding during growing season
Mulching - Light mulch to retain moisture

Yarrow

When to plant - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Well-draining, average to poor soil
Spacing - 18-24 inches apart
Watering - Drought tolerant once established
Pruning - Deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Minimal needs
Mulching - Light mulch to suppress weeds

Zinnia

When to plant - Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before
Where to plant - Full sun
Soil - Average to rich, well-draining soil
Spacing - 6-12 inches apart
Watering - Water at base to prevent mildew
Pruning - Pinch young plants; deadhead regularly
Fertilizing - Monthly balanced fertilizer
Mulching - 2-inch layer to retain moisture

Seed germinating & growing instructions

'Queen Isabella of Spain' Marigold Mix

When to plant - Sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start them indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost.
Where to plant - Marigolds prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade. They can grow in most zones, from 2–11.
Soil - Marigolds prefer fertile, loose, and loamy soil with good drainage. You can improve poor soil with compost or soil conditioner.
Spacing - Sow seeds 1 inch apart, and thin them to 8–10 inches apart for French or Signet varieties, and 10–12 inches apart for African varieties.
Watering - Water marigolds regularly, especially when they are young. Once established, they are drought-tolerant but bloom best when watered weekly. Allow the soil to almost dry out between waterings.
Pruning - Pinch back early flower buds to encourage bushier plants. Regularly deadhead spent blossoms to keep the plant producing new blooms.
Fertilizing - Use a time-release fertilizer, but avoid fertilizers with a lot of nitrogen. Too much nitrogen can cause marigolds to become bushy.
Mulching - Add a 1–2 inch layer of mulch between the plants to help keep the soil moist and discourage weeds.

'Queeny' Zinnia Mix

When to plant - Plant zinnias in late spring after the last frost and when the soil is warm. Zinnias are short-day plants, so they flower best when the days are shorter, like in early spring.
Where to plant - Zinnias grow best in full sunlight, but in warmer climates, they may benefit from some afternoon shade. They prefer well-drained, neutral, or slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.
How to plant - Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep and 3 inches apart. You can also start seeds indoors in containers.
Watering - Water zinnias deeply a few times a week so the soil stays moist 6 to 8 inches deep. Avoid overwatering, as zinnias can get rot diseases in wet, clay soils.
Fertilizing - Amend the soil with compost before planting. When flowers start to form, you can use an organic 5-5-5 fertilizer to encourage bigger blossoms.
Mulching - Once zinnias are established, you can mulch with a 2-inch layer of straw or bark to help retain moisture and prevent weeds.
Pinching - Pinch the growth tip of young zinnias to encourage bushier plants with more flowers.
Deadheading - Trim spent flowers to promote more blooming.

'Angel Wings'

Strawflower Care

Here are the most important tips when caring for your strawflower plant:

Plant strawflowers in full sun to promote the most blooms.
Use sandy and rocky soil with a mildly acidic to neutral pH instead of rich, heavy soil.
Feed strawflowers monthly with a balanced flower fertilizer.
Deadhead strawflowers throughout the season to keep them in bloom.
Stake strawflower varieties over three feet tall. Newer cultivars bred to be stocky do not need staking.

'Candy Velvet' Celosia (cockscomb style)

Sunlight - Celosia plants need at least six hours of full sun per day. Too much sun can cause the leaves or flowers to brown, so move the plant to a shadier spot if this happens.
Soil - Celosia plants prefer well-drained soil with a pH of 6–6.5 and lots of organic matter, like compost or aged animal manure. You can improve drainage in heavy soils by mixing in sand or compost.
Watering - Water celosia plants deeply but infrequently, when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. Overwatering can cause root rot, mildew, and leaf spot.
Fertilizing - Use a balanced fertilizer at the beginning of the season, and then fertilize monthly with a fertilizer that has more phosphorus than nitrogen.
Spacing - Space celosia plants 8–12 inches apart, depending on the cultivar.
Deadheading - Regularly remove spent blooms with clean scissors or pruners to encourage new flowers.
Staking - Stake taller varieties to prevent the stem from breaking.
Pests - Keep plants well-watered and avoid overcrowding to prevent pests like aphids and spider mites.
Starting from seed - Sow seeds in the Spring. You can start your celosia plants from seed in pots before last frost or direct sow in ground. Celosia seeds are tiny, so you only need to plant them about an eighth of an inch deep.
Hardiness - Celosia is usually grown as an annual, but it's a tender perennial in USDA zones 10 and 11.