Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Zinnia Scabiosa Flowered Mix – Unique Textured Blooms in Vibrant Colors

Zinnia Scabiosa Flowered Mix offers a striking twist on classic zinnias, with unique pincushion-style blooms in vivid shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. These eye-catching flowers add texture, color, and charm to borders, cutting gardens, and bouquets, blooming from summer right through to frost.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive scabiosa-style blooms for unique displays

• Vibrant mix of bright and pastel shades

• Long-lasting flowers perfect for cutting

• Heat- and drought-tolerant

• Blooms all summer until frost

Key Features

• Height: 60–75 cm – ideal for borders and cutting gardens

• Excellent vase life and floral texture

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Easy to grow in sunny locations

• Adds variety to mixed bouquets

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Mixed borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Summer color from a unique bloom shape

Sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 5–10 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart

• Requires full sun and well-drained soil

Zinnia Dahlia ‘Envy’ Lime – Striking Green Blooms for Unique Displays

Zinnia Dahlia ‘Envy’ Lime is a truly unique variety producing large, dahlia-type blooms in an unusual chartreuse-lime green. These striking flowers stand out in borders, bouquets, and mixed plantings, adding a fresh and sophisticated touch. Long-lasting and heat-tolerant, they bloom continuously from summer to frost.

What Makes It Special

• Rare lime-green blooms not often seen in gardens

• Large, fully double dahlia-type flowers

• Long vase life – perfect for cutting

• Heat- and drought-tolerant for easy care

• Blooms all summer until frost

Key Features

• Height: 75–90 cm – ideal for middle or back borders

• Unique color that complements bright or pastel flowers

• Excellent for fresh and dried arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Sturdy stems hold up well in bouquets

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Mixed borders and cottage gardens

• Adding contrast to colorful plantings

• Late-summer wedding bouquets

Sowing

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 5–10 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

The Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' is a vibrant, long-blooming annual that produces an abundance of cheerful, daisy-like flowers in warm shades of red, orange, and golden yellow, often with contrasting centers. Compact and robust, this variety is excellent for adding bold splashes of colour to borders, flower beds, and containers. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it’s a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Beds, borders, and pots

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, in trays at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 25–30 cm apart

• Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming

Zinnia 'Burpeeana Giants Mix' – Seeds

(Zinnia elegans)

Zinnia 'Burpeeana Giants Mix' is a spectacular blend of bold, fully double blooms reaching up to 12–15 cm across. This mix features an array of dazzling colours, from vibrant reds, pinks, and oranges to golden yellows and whites. The tall, sturdy plants make a striking display in the garden and provide excellent cut flowers. Heat-loving and easy to grow, these zinnias are perfect for a summer of nonstop colour.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 75–100 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Bold, colourful borders

• Summer bedding displays

• Cut flower gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 30–40 cm apart

• Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers

Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

The Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' is a vibrant, long-blooming annual that produces an abundance of cheerful, daisy-like flowers in warm shades of red, orange, and golden yellow, often with contrasting centers. Compact and robust, this variety is excellent for adding bold splashes of colour to borders, flower beds, and containers. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it’s a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Beds, borders, and pots

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, in trays at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 25–30 cm apart

• Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming

Yellow Iris – Seeds

(Iris pseudacorus)

The Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) is a striking perennial, known for its large golden-yellow blooms and elegant sword-like foliage. Naturally found along riverbanks and ponds, it thrives in moist to wet soil, making it a perfect choice for water gardens, bog gardens, or pond edges. In late spring to early summer, it produces showy flowers that attract pollinators and provide a beautiful contrast to lush greenery. Hardy and low-maintenance, this iris is both ornamental and beneficial for wildlife habitats.

Key Features

• Type: Perennial, aquatic/marginal plant

• Height: 80–120 cm

• Spread: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: May–July

• Position: Full sun / partial shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile; thrives in boggy or wet conditions

Ideal For

• Pond edges, water features, and wetlands

• Wildlife and naturalistic gardens

• Cottage and perennial borders (in moist soil)

• Attracting bees and butterflies

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors/outdoors: Autumn–Spring

• Pre-treatment: Seeds benefit from stratification (exposure to cold for 6–8 weeks) before sowing.

• Germination: Can be slow and irregular (1–3 months).

• Sow depth: Cover lightly with compost and keep moist.

• Transplanting: Move seedlings to permanent positions when large enough, ensuring soil remains moist.

Yarrow ‘Milfoil Cerise Queen’ – Seeds (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow ‘Milfoil Cerise Queen’ (Achillea millefolium) is a hardy perennial featuring flat-topped clusters of vibrant cerise flowers above fine, fern-like foliage. Blooming from early summer to autumn, it adds long-lasting color and texture to borders, rockeries, and wildflower gardens. Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and attractive to pollinators, this yarrow is ideal for sustainable gardens and mixed perennial beds.

Why Grow "Milfoil Cerise Queen"

• Vibrant cerise, flat-topped flower clusters

• Long flowering season from early summer to autumn

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Achillea millefolium)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly beds

Ideal For

• Adding bold color and texture to perennial borders

• Sustainable and low-water gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Cottage-style or naturalistic gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Cut back spent flowers to encourage rebloom

Yarrow ‘Summer White’ – Seeds (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow ‘Summer White’ is a hardy perennial producing flat clusters of pure white blooms atop feathery, aromatic foliage. Blooming from early summer to autumn, this versatile plant thrives in borders, rockeries, and cottage gardens. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding texture, fragrance, and long-lasting color to your garden.

Why Grow "Summer White"

• Flat clusters of pure white, long-lasting flowers

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Ideal for borders, rockeries, and cottage gardens

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Achillea millefolium)

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding texture and structure to borders and beds

• Cottage and mixed garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly garden planting

• Gardeners seeking hardy, long-flowering perennials

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: Directly after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

Yarrow ‘Pastel’ Mix Seeds (Achillea millefolium)

A hardy and long-flowering perennial, Yarrow ‘Pastel’ Mix produces flat-topped clusters of delicate blooms in soft shades of pink, peach, and cream. Compact and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, attracting bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Soft pastel blooms in pink, peach, and cream

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and long-flowering

• Attracts pollinators, enhancing wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Achillea millefolium

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows and pollinator-friendly plantings

• Containers and low-maintenance garden designs

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing