Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Rudbeckia ‘Green Eyes’ Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Rudbeckia ‘Green Eyes’ is a hardy annual with striking golden-yellow daisy-like flowers and a distinctive green central cone. Blooming from midsummer to autumn, it adds vibrant color to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly, it’s perfect for low-maintenance, sunny gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Golden-yellow petals with unique green centers

• Long-lasting blooms that attract bees and butterflies

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Annual

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Bloom time: Midsummer to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Sunny, well-drained areas

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers the same year

Rudbeckia ‘Goldilocks’ – 300 Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Rudbeckia ‘Goldilocks’ is a cheerful annual that produces abundant bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers. Compact and free-flowering, it is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its long-lasting blooms attract bees and butterflies, bringing vibrant summer color and wildlife interest to any garden.

Why Grow Rudbeckia ‘Goldilocks’?

• Bright golden-yellow daisy-like blooms with dark centers

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for borders and containers

• Long-flowering, from summer into early autumn

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual flower

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders and flower beds

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Containers and small gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant outdoors: After frost risk has passed, spacing 30 cm apart

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Rudbeckia 'Autumn Pine' Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bring warm autumn tones to your garden with Rudbeckia 'Autumn Pine'. This hardy annual produces daisy-like blooms in rich golden-yellow shades with dark contrasting centers, perfect for creating a glowing late-summer display.

What Makes It Special

• Cheerful golden-yellow blooms with striking centers

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to first frost

• Hardy and low-maintenance—ideal for beginners

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Annual (sometimes short-lived perennial)

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cut flowers and late-season color

Sowing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–21°C

• Lightly cover seeds; germination in 14–21 days

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost in a sunny spot

• Direct sow outdoors: April–May

Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ – Seeds (Rudbeckia fulgida)

Description:
Add long-lasting summer color with Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ (Rudbeckia fulgida). This hardy perennial produces striking golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark centers on strong, upright stems. Blooming from midsummer to autumn, it attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies and is perfect for borders, mixed beds, and cut flower arrangements. Easy to grow and low maintenance, ‘Goldsturm’ is a reliable favorite for any garden.

Key Features

• Bright golden-yellow daisy-like blooms with dark centers

• Hardy, long-lasting perennial

• Blooms midsummer through autumn

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Strong, upright stems; ideal for cutting

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage and perennial gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Sow Outdoors: April–May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Deadhead faded blooms to extend flowering

• Water moderately during dry spells

• Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor

• Mulch in winter in colder regions

Rudbeckia ‘Golden Daises’ Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bring cheerful sunshine to your garden with Rudbeckia ‘Golden Daises’ (Rudbeckia hirta). This hardy annual produces bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers, perfect for borders, beds, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and adds bold, eye-catching color from summer through autumn.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or indoors 6–8 weeks earlier.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil.

• Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart once established.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers

• Hardy annual, easy to grow and long-flowering

• Ideal for borders, beds, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Adds bold, cheerful color to summer and autumn gardens

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Containers, patio planters, and naturalized plantings

Sowing

• Best time: Spring outdoors or 6–8 weeks earlier indoors

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Deadhead regularly to maintain vibrant blooms and extend the flowering season.

Rudbeckia ‘Cherry Brandy’ – Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Rudbeckia ‘Cherry Brandy’ (Rudbeckia hirta) is a striking annual featuring rich, dark cherry-red blooms with a golden center. Blooming from summer to autumn, this compact, bushy plant adds bold color to borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it both beautiful and wildlife-friendly.

Why Grow "Cherry Brandy"

• Dark cherry-red flowers with golden centers

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Compact, bushy, and easy-to-grow

• Pollinator-friendly and drought-tolerant

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Rudbeckia hirta)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, containers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding bold color to summer and autumn gardens

• Cottage-style borders and mixed plantings

• Containers and patio pots

• Wildlife-friendly planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Rudbeckia 'Autumn Forest' – Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Rudbeckia 'Autumn Forest' is a striking variety of Black-Eyed Susan with warm, fiery shades of red, bronze, orange, and golden yellow – like the colors of a glowing autumn woodland. Its daisy-like flowers with dark centers bloom generously over summer and early autumn, creating a bold display that attracts bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant mix of autumn-toned blooms

• Long flowering season with continuous color

• Pollinator-friendly, attracting bees and butterflies

• Excellent for cutting, borders, and containers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Common name: Black-Eyed Susan

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 45–60 cm tall, bushy habit

• Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly borders

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Container displays

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist compost, press lightly, and cover very lightly with fine compost or vermiculite

   • Maintain 18–22°C; germination takes 7–21 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough; plant outdoors after frost

4. Care: Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering. Water well in dry spells.

Rose Mallow ‘Ruby Regis’ – Seeds (Lavatera trimestris)

Rose Mallow ‘Ruby Regis’ is a stunning annual that produces large, deep ruby-red, hibiscus-like blooms all summer. Its upright, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and containers, while its long flowering season adds continuous color and charm. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, this variety is ideal for brightening garden spaces with bold, dramatic flowers.

Why Grow "Ruby Regis"

• Large, deep ruby-red, hibiscus-like blooms

• Long flowering season for continuous summer color

• Upright, bushy habit ideal for borders and containers

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Lavatera trimestris)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, containers, pollinator planting

Ideal For

• Adding bold red accents to borders and beds

• Cottage garden and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Gardeners seeking easy-to-grow, dramatic flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: Directly after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Rose Mallow Mix Seeds (Lavatera trimestris)

Rose Mallow Mix is an easy-to-grow annual producing large, showy, hibiscus-like flowers in shades of pink, rose, and white. Its upright, bushy habit makes it perfect for garden beds, borders, and cottage gardens. Loved for its long flowering season and ability to attract pollinators, it adds a splash of color and elegance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Large, hibiscus-like blooms in a mix of pink, rose, and white

• Long-flowering, adding color from summer to autumn

• Compact, bushy growth habit suitable for mixed plantings

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lavatera trimestris

• Variety: Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–100 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage garden beds

• Containers and patio displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh floral arrangements

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or pots

   • Germination occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors 30–50 cm apart after frost risk has passed

4. Care: Water moderately; deadhead regularly to prolong flowering