Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Nasturtium ‘Out Of Africa’ – 60 Seeds (Tropaeolum majus)

Add a unique touch to your garden with Nasturtium ‘Out Of Africa’, a rare variety admired for its strikingly variegated foliage and vibrant flowers. The creamy-white marbled leaves provide a beautiful backdrop for the classic nasturtium blooms in shades of orange, red, and yellow. A vigorous yet easy-to-grow plant, perfect for borders, beds, hanging baskets, or edible gardens.

Highlights

• Distinctive cream-variegated leaves with colorful flowers

• Long-lasting blooms throughout summer and autumn

• Edible flowers and foliage – peppery flavor for salads and garnishes

• Hardy and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus

• Seed Count: 60

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Flowering Period: Summer to first frost

Perfect For

• Adding foliage contrast to beds and borders

• Hanging baskets and containers

• Edible gardens and pollinator-friendly planting

• Cottage and ornamental gardens

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed

• Plant seeds 1.5–2 cm deep in well-drained soil

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Flowers in 8–10 weeks after sowing

Love-in-a-Mist 'African Bride' – Seeds (Nigella damascena)

Grace your garden with the delicate beauty of Love-in-a-Mist 'African Bride'. This unique variety produces pure white blooms accented by dark, contrasting centers and fine, feathery foliage. Elegant and easy to grow, it’s perfect for borders, cutting, and drying.

Why Grow 'African Bride'

• Pure white blooms with striking dark centers

• Long-lasting as cut or dried flowers

• Easy to grow with airy, fern-like foliage

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Nigella damascena)

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cut flowers, dried arrangements

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower borders

• Summer bouquets and wedding flowers

• Adding soft texture to plantings

• Wildlife-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or August–September

• Direct sow into prepared soil, thin as needed

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Space plants 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Iceland Poppy ‘F2 Wind Song’ Mix Seeds (Papaver nudicaule)

A delicate and charming mix, Iceland Poppy ‘F2 Wind Song’ produces vibrant, papery blooms in shades of pink, orange, yellow, and white. Hardy and long-flowering, these poppies are perfect for borders, rock gardens, and wildflower-style plantings, bringing cheerful color from late spring into summer.

What Makes It Special

• Soft, papery flowers in a mix of pastel and bright shades

• Hardy, compact plants that thrive in cooler climates

• Attracts bees and pollinators, enhancing wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Papaver nudicaule

• Hardy perennial (often grown as an annual)

• Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and rock gardens

• Wildflower and cottage-style plantings

• Containers and pots for bright seasonal color

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Scatter seeds on the surface of well-drained soil; do not cover

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year when sown in spring

English Lavender Seeds (Lavandula angustifolia)

A classic perennial, English Lavender produces fragrant spikes of purple flowers above aromatic silver-green foliage. Hardy and long-flowering, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and containers, attracting bees and butterflies while adding scent, color, and texture to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant purple flower spikes with aromatic foliage

• Hardy, long-flowering, and drought-tolerant

• Attracts pollinators, supporting bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and rock gardens

• Containers, pots, and low-maintenance garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly and aromatic garden plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing

Columbine 'Barlow' Mix Seeds (Aquilegia vulgaris)

The Columbine 'Barlow' Mix offers a stunning selection of fully double, spurless blooms in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white. These unusual, pompom-like flowers stand out from traditional columbines, adding unique charm to cottage gardens and perennial borders. Hardy and reliable, they return year after year while attracting bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Double, spurless blooms in rich colors

• Distinctive dahlia-like flowers, unlike classic columbines

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Mix'

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–80 cm (24–32 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Cottage and perennial gardens

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly planting

• Cutting gardens for unique arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover lightly with soil; requires some light to germinate

• Germination: 21–35 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing

Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’ – Seeds

(Nicotiana alata)

Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’ brings a refreshing splash of vibrant chartreuse-green to garden beds and containers. Its trumpet-shaped blooms are long-lasting, highly fragrant in the evening, and irresistible to moths and other night pollinators. The unique lime-green color makes it a standout companion for bold or dark-hued flowers.

Why Grow Flowering Tobacco ‘Lime Green’?

• Unusual lime-green trumpet flowers

• Strong evening fragrance

• Attracts pollinators, especially moths

• Provides color contrast in borders & containers

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: June–October

• Position: Full sun or part shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Evening-scented gardens

• Mixed borders & cottage gardens

• Containers & patio displays

• Companion planting with bold colors

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Feb–April on the surface of moist compost, do not cover (light aids germination)

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Harden off & plant out after frost

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Deadhead to encourage more blooms

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' – Seeds

(Tropaeolum nanum)

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' is a compact, low-growing annual that produces vibrant peach-colored blooms with subtle apricot tones. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Easy to grow and fast-flowering, this variety also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding colour and life to your garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Containers and hanging baskets

• Borders and edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Coneflower 'Orange Fudge' Seeds (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bring warm, glowing color to your garden with Coneflower 'Orange Fudge'. This striking Rudbeckia variety produces rich orange petals with a warm golden touch and dark contrasting centers. Long-flowering and easy to grow, they add bold charm to borders, wildlife gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Unique orange blooms with dark centers

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to autumn

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rudbeckia hirta

• Hardy annual / short-lived perennial

• Height: 50–60 cm

• Blooming period: July–October

• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Borders and mixed beds

• Summer cut flower bouquets

Sowing

• Sow indoors from February–April or outdoors from May

• Lightly cover seeds and keep moist (germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C)

• Transplant seedlings after frost into sunny, well-drained soil

• Flowers in the first season

Columbine 'Mrs. Scott Elliott' Mix Seeds (Aquilegia caerulea)

Graceful and colorful, Columbine 'Mrs. Scott Elliott' Mix produces elegant nodding flowers in a wide range of shades including blue, pink, yellow, red, and white. Each bloom has long spurs, giving them a delicate, airy charm. A hardy perennial, Columbine thrives in borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings while attracting bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Wide mix of elegant, spurred flowers

• Hardy, easy to grow, and long-lasting

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Aquilegia caerulea

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–80 cm (24–32 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and mixed borders

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly gardens

• Naturalized or woodland plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover lightly with soil; requires light for germination

• Germination: 21–35 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing