Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Rocket Larkspur Mix – Seeds (Delphinium ajacis)

The Rocket Larkspur Mix is a stunning annual that brings tall, elegant spikes of pink, blue, lavender, purple, and white blooms to the summer garden. A cottage garden classic, this mix produces stately flower spires that make a striking vertical accent in beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Its graceful flowers also make excellent, long-lasting cut blooms for fresh or dried arrangements.

Highlights

• Tall, upright spires with a vibrant color mix

• Cottage garden favorite with delicate, airy blooms

• Excellent cut flower for bouquets and arrangements

• Hardy annual – easy to grow and maintain

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Delphinium ajacis

• Variety: Rocket Larkspur Mix

• Seed Count: [Specify count if available]

• Height/Spread: 75–120 cm tall, 30–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June – August

Perfect For

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Tall accents in mixed beds

• Cutting gardens (fresh & dried flowers)

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing Instructions

• Sow outdoors March–May or August–September for overwintering

• Scatter thinly in prepared soil, cover lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–28 days

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Stake taller plants if needed for support

Rocket Larkspur Mix – Seeds (Delphinium consolida)

The Rocket Larkspur Mix is a tall, elegant annual producing spires of delicate flowers in shades of pink, purple, lavender, and white. Perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and cutting gardens, these plants bring vertical interest and charm while also providing excellent flowers for fresh or dried arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Tall, graceful flower spikes with a mix of soft, vibrant colors

• Long-lasting blooms suitable for cutting

• Cottage garden favorite with classic charm

• Attracts pollinators and adds vertical interest

Key Features

• Botanical name: Delphinium consolida

• Variety: Rocket Larkspur Mix

• Seed count: Approx. 300 seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 75–120 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: Early to late summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and classic borders

• Cutting gardens for fresh or dried flowers

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Adding vertical accents in mixed beds

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May or August–September outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Scatter seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 14–28 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

   • Stake taller plants if grown in exposed sites

Rockery Garden Mixed Flower Seeds – 0.5 g

Bring charm and color to your rock garden with this delightful Rockery Garden Flower Mix. Specially selected compact, hardy flowers thrive in sunny, well-drained spots and fill rockeries, borders, and containers with continuous blooms all summer.

Why Grow "Rockery Garden Mix"

• Low-growing, compact habit – perfect for rockeries

• Vibrant color palette for a natural look

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Annual & perennial mix

• Height: 15–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Rock gardens, borders, edging, containers

Ideal For

• Rockeries & alpine gardens

• Cottage-style plantings

• Pollinator-friendly garden spots

• Easy summer color with little effort

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Scatter thinly, cover lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Water lightly until established

• Flowers from early summer onwards

Rock Cress 'Cascade Purple' Seeds (Aubrieta cultorum hybrida)

Aubrieta ‘Cascade Purple’ is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial, famous for its vivid purple blooms that blanket rockeries, walls, and borders in spring. This hardy groundcover creates a stunning cascade of flowers, softening stone edges and filling gaps between paving with ease. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant, easy to care for, and ideal for adding long-lasting color to cottage gardens and alpine plantings.

Why Grow 'Cascade Purple'

• Masses of bright purple flowers in spring

• Perfect for rockeries, walls, edging, and containers

• Hardy perennial that returns year after year

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Spread: 30–60 cm

• Flowering: March–May

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, light, sandy soil

• Uses: Rock gardens, edging, walls, groundcover

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays with light cover

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compact growth

Rabbit’s Foot Grass Seeds – Polypogon monspeliensis

Add a touch of softness and movement to your garden with Rabbit’s Foot Grass (Polypogon monspeliensis). This annual ornamental grass produces charming, fluffy flower heads resembling rabbit’s feet, swaying gracefully in the breeze. Perfect for borders, containers, or dried arrangements, it’s a unique addition to any garden design.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or start indoors earlier.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded location.

• Lightly press seeds into the soil without covering deeply.

• Keep soil moist until germination, usually within 7–14 days.

• Thin seedlings as they grow to allow good air circulation.

• Harvest flower heads for drying when they are fully developed.

Key Features

• Produces fluffy, rabbit-foot-like flower heads

• Adds movement and texture to gardens and containers

• Annual grass, fast and easy to grow

• Excellent for dried flower arrangements and crafts

• Attracts interest as a decorative garden accent

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and naturalistic plantings

• Borders and flower beds

• Containers and pots

• Dried floral arrangements and bouquets

Sowing

• Best time: Spring after frost

• Germination time: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, lightly cover, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

Quick Tip

• For longer-lasting dried arrangements, cut flower heads just before they fully open and hang them upside down to dry.

Rock Cress 'Cascade Mix' Seeds (Aubrieta cultorum hybrida)

Rock Cress 'Cascade Mix' is a low-growing perennial that creates a carpet of vibrant spring color. Its trailing habit and masses of purple, pink, red, and violet blooms spill beautifully over walls, borders, and rock gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, it’s a spring favorite for adding rich groundcover.

What Makes It Special

• Produces a cascade of bright spring flowers

• Excellent for rockeries, walls, and edging

• Hardy and long-lasting groundcover

Key Features

• Botanical name: Aubrieta cultorum hybrida

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Bloom time: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and slopes

• Edging and groundcover

• Walls, containers, and cottage gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant 20–25 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Red Valerian Seeds (Centranthus ruber)

The Red Valerian is a long-flowering perennial that produces clusters of bright crimson-red blooms from early summer to autumn. Its upright stems and grey-green foliage make it a striking addition to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower-style plantings. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives even in poor soils and rocky areas, while attracting butterflies and bees.

What Makes It Special

• Long-lasting blooms in vibrant crimson-red

• Thrives in dry, poor soils with little care

• A pollinator magnet for butterflies and bees

Key Features

• Botanical name: Centranthus ruber

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Dry, rocky or poor soils

• Wildlife-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers from the first year if sown early

Red Coral Bells Seeds (Heuchera sanguinea)

Red Coral Bells is a striking perennial valued for its dainty spikes of bright red, bell-shaped flowers and attractive clumps of scalloped foliage. Blooming from late spring into summer, it’s loved by hummingbirds and makes a charming addition to borders, containers, and cottage gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant red flower spikes above neat foliage

• Attracts pollinators, especially hummingbirds

• Long-lasting blooms for garden and cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Heuchera sanguinea

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Containers and edging

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr on the soil surface (do not cover)

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Queen Anne’s Thimbles – Delicate Blue Blooms

Queen Anne’s Thimbles produces charming, compact clusters of pale blue flowers with a sweet, airy appearance. Perfect for borders, wildflower gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces, these hardy annuals bring a touch of elegance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Delicate, pale blue clustered flowers

• Compact and airy growth habit

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 20–40 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to summer

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Drought-tolerant and hardy

Ideal For

• Garden borders and edges

• Wildflower and meadow-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and cottage gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space 20–25 cm apart

• Water moderately and provide full sun