Seed Paper vs Herb Paper Greeting Cards: Which to Send?

Quick answer

Send seed paper greeting cards when you want a flower surprise for a birthday or thank-you, and choose herb paper cards when the occasion is specifically Father's Day and growing something useful matters more than petals.

The real difference is what grows, not the paper

Both cards are made from 100% recycled paper, are plastic free, handmade and made in the UK, and both are left blank inside for your own message. The choice comes down to the seed mix: the Black Flowers card grows flowers, while the Happy Fathers Day Shed card grows herbs. That changes who the card suits and what the recipient does after reading it.

A flower card is a decorative gesture that keeps giving on a windowsill or balcony. An herb card invites the recipient to grow something they can snip into a meal, which makes it a more practical, slightly novelty gift. Neither card promises a specific harvest or bloom time in the catalog, so treat the growing as a pleasant experiment rather than a guaranteed result.

Occasion fit matters more than price

The herb paper card carries a printed Father's Day message and shed design, so it is hard to repurpose for another occasion without the message feeling out of place. The seed paper card is blank inside and has a Black Flowers print, which makes it flexible for birthdays, thank-yous or a general thinking-of-you note.

If you are buying for a dad who gardens or cooks, the herb card is the more personal pick. If you are buying a batch of cards for mixed occasions, the seed paper card is the safer single design to keep on hand. The catalog prices differ slightly, but the occasion should drive the decision first.

What you give up with each option

The flower card gives you a prettier keepsake but no edible payoff. The herb card gives you a useful growing project but locks you into a Father's Day message. Both are plantable greeting cards, so the recipient needs to actually plant them; if you suspect the card will sit in a drawer, a standard card may be more honest.

The catalog does not list the exact seed varieties, planting depth or germination rates, so avoid promising the recipient a specific plant. Keep the planting instructions simple and let the card do the rest.

Trade-offs to weigh before you send

• Flowers vs herbs: Choose the Black Flowers seed paper card if the recipient will enjoy a decorative bloom; choose the herb paper card if they will use the herbs in cooking. Decide what you want the recipient to grow before comparing price.
• Occasion lock-in: The herb card is printed for Father's Day, so it is a poor fit for a birthday or thank-you; the seed paper card is blank inside and works across occasions. Buy the herb card only when the occasion is Father's Day.
• Planting follow-through: Both cards need to be planted after use, and the catalog does not specify seed varieties or germination rates, so set expectations that growing is a bonus rather than a guarantee. Include a short planting note with the card so it does not end up in a drawer.

Product facts at a glance

• Seed Paper Greeting Card – ‘Black Flowers’: Seed paper greeting card with a Black Flowers print, blank inside, made from 100% recycled paper and plastic free. The blank interior and floral design make it the flexible choice for birthdays, thank-yous and general occasions.

  

• Herb Paper Greeting Card – ‘Happy Fathers Day’ Shed: Herb paper greeting card with a Happy Fathers Day shed design, blank inside, made from 100% recycled paper and plastic free. The printed Father's Day message makes it a targeted gift for dads who garden or cook, rather than an all-purpose card.

  

Which card fits your recipient?

Best for

• A dad who gardens or cooks, when the occasion is Father's Day
• Someone who enjoys a practical growing project with a useful result

Not for

• Birthdays, thank-yous or mixed-occasion card batches, where the printed Father's Day message will feel out of place
• Recipients who are unlikely to plant the card and would prefer a standard greeting card