# Secretive Garden-Growing Tools The Mystery Flower Seeds Unveil the Plant Type When Blossoming By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystery-flower-seeds References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/shipley-and-halmos-mystery-seeds) & [shipley-halmos](https://shipley-halmos.com/things-store/) These Mystery Flower Seeds by [Shipley & Halmos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipley-donuts-mothers-day) are a cute way to say hello to the summertime. The packets are an embroidered bag with a sequined question mark that alludes to what plant may be in your possession. Shipley & Halmos stated that they wanted users "...to embrace the unknown with these [mystery seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-launched). Wait in anticipation and see what grows from your soil." The Mystery Flower Seeds are the [perfect gift for a gardener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-the-good-things-gro) in your life. It's a fun and quirky way to add surprise to a traditional plant gift. **Implications** - By embracing surprise, the user is able to feel anticipation and thrive off of that feeling to see what will happen when it decides to unveil itself, ultimately causing joy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mystery Gardening:** Creating a new gardening experience by embracing surprise and anticipation through mystery flower seed packets. - **Embroidered Plant Packets:** An innovative way to package plants using embroidered bags that add to the gardening experience. - **Quirky Plant Gifts:** Providing a fun and different way to gift plants through mystery flower seed packets with sequined question marks. ### Where This Applies - **Gardening:** Creating a new market opportunity for gardeners who want to embrace surprise and have a unique experience while gardening. - **Gifts:** A new and exciting way to gift plants that is sure to delight recipients. - **Crafts:** Utilizing embroidery to create unique packaging for plants that adds to the experience of growing them. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaky-veg-kit.md) - [Gardening Gift Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardeners-gift-set.md) - [Children Gardening Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-flower-gardening-play-set.md) - [Breakup Gardening Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-up-gift-box.md) - [Herb Mixology Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-party-mixology-gift-set.md) - [DIY Floral Tea Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbal-tea-seed-kit.md) - [Flower-Scented Collectible Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cry-babies-magic-tears-happy-flowers.md) - [Festive Plantable Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-pencils.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md)