Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Pot Marigold ‘Dandy’ Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

Pot Marigold ‘Dandy’ is a cheerful annual that produces bright, double golden-orange blooms from early summer to autumn. Hardy, easy to grow, and long-flowering, it’s perfect for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Its edible petals and pollinator-friendly flowers make it a versatile addition to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Double golden-orange blooms with long flowering period

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and easy to grow

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and is edible

Key Features

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis

• Annual

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, containers, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flowers and edible flower gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year

Pot Marigold ‘Double Pink Surprise’ Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

Pot Marigold ‘Double Pink Surprise’ is an annual flower bursting with charming double blooms in soft pink shades. Blooming from early summer to autumn, it adds vibrant color to borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and hardy, it also attracts pollinators and makes excellent cut or edible flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Double soft pink blooms with long flowering season

• Hardy and easy-to-grow annual

• Attracts bees and butterflies; edible petals

Key Features

• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis

• Annual

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, containers, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flowers and edible flower gardens

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–Jun or indoors Feb–Apr

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year

Poppy Shirley Double Mix – Seeds

(Papaver rhoeas)

Poppy Shirley Double Mix is a charming annual that produces masses of fully double, ruffled blooms in soft pastel shades of pink, coral, and white. Known for its delicate, romantic appearance, this variety adds a touch of elegance to cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. Long-lasting and easy to grow, it also makes a delightful cut flower.

Why Grow Poppy Shirley Double Mix?

• Fully double, ruffled blooms in soft pastel colors

• Hardy and easy to grow annual

• Ideal for naturalistic planting or cut flowers

• Attracts pollinators, bees, and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower borders

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Naturalized planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October directly in prepared soil

• Lightly cover seeds and keep soil moist

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Deadhead to extend flowering or allow self-seeding for next season

Poppy Peony ‘Drama Queen’ Seeds (Papaver paeoniflorum)

Make a bold statement in your garden with Poppy Peony ‘Drama Queen’ (Papaver paeoniflorum). This annual produces large, double, peony-like blooms in vivid red shades, adding drama and elegance to borders, beds, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s perfect for creating eye-catching displays and stunning bouquets.

How to Grow

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

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Scatter seeds thinly and press lightly onto the soil; do not cover deeply.

• Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart once established.

• Cut flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Large, double, peony-like blooms in vivid red

• Hardy annual, easy to grow and long-flowering

• Ideal for borders, beds, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Dramatic and eye-catching garden display

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Containers and patio planters

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

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

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Sow thinly, press lightly, do not cover deeply

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow successive batches every 2–3 weeks for a longer flowering season and continuous dramatic blooms.

Poppy Hen & Chickens Seeds (Papaver somniferum)

Add a splash of vibrant color and delicate charm to your garden with Poppy Hen & Chickens. This classic poppy variety produces clusters of large, bright red blooms with dark centers, creating a stunning visual display. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s perfect for borders, beds, and wildflower-style gardens.

Why Grow "Hen & Chickens"

• Striking clusters of bright red flowers with dark centers

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Long-lasting blooms for summer color

• Adds natural charm to borders, beds, and cottage gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Papaver somniferum)

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, wildflower gardens, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Poppy Double ‘Violet Blush’ – 500 Seeds (Papaver somniferum)

Poppy Double ‘Violet Blush’ (Papaver somniferum) is an elegant annual producing large, double-layered blooms in soft violet-pink shades. Its luxurious, ruffled petals create a stunning display in borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators while adding romantic color to your garden.

Why Grow "Violet Blush"

• Large, double ruffled flowers in soft violet-pink

• Long-lasting blooms from late spring to early summer

• Adds a romantic, cottage-garden look

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Papaver somniferum)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: May–July

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly plantings

Ideal For

• Romantic and cottage-style gardens

• Flower borders and beds

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

Poppy 'Ladybird' – 3000 Seeds (Papaver commutatum)

Add drama and charm to your garden with Poppy 'Ladybird'. This eye-catching variety produces vivid scarlet-red blooms each marked with a bold black blotch at the base of every petal, reminiscent of a ladybird’s spots. Compact and easy to grow, it creates a striking display in beds, borders, and wildflower plantings.

Why Grow 'Ladybird'

• Striking scarlet-red flowers with black blotches

• Compact and easy to grow

• Long flowering season

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Papaver commutatum)

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Adding bold splashes of color

• Naturalizing in meadows or borders

• Wildlife-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September–October

• Sow thinly in prepared soil, cover lightly

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers poor, well-drained soil in full sun

Poppy ‘Danish Flag’ – Seeds (Papaver somniferum)

Poppy ‘Danish Flag’ (Papaver somniferum) is a bold and eye-catching annual variety, producing large scarlet-red blooms with crisp white crosses that resemble the Danish flag. These dramatic flowers make a real statement in borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, flowering freely through summer. Easy to grow and self-seeding, they return year after year with minimal effort. Perfect for pollinator-friendly planting, they also add a unique touch to cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow "Danish Flag"

• Striking red-and-white blooms resembling the Danish flag

• Long flowering through summer

• Easy to grow and self-seeding

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Papaver somniferum)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, meadows, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Bold summer garden displays

• Naturalistic or wildflower-style planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Adding dramatic blooms to floral arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or September for earlier blooms

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings: 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Self-seeds easily for naturalized displays

Poppy ‘Blue Moon’ – 500 Seeds (Papaver somniferum)

Poppy ‘Blue Moon’ (Papaver somniferum) is a stunning annual featuring large, silky sky-blue flowers with a delicate, dreamy appearance. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, it creates a striking display from late spring to early summer. Easy to grow and long-lasting, it also attracts pollinators to your garden.

Why Grow "Blue Moon"

• Large, silky sky-blue blooms

• Long flowering period from late spring to early summer

• Adds a dreamy, cottage-garden aesthetic

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Papaver somniferum)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: May–July

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly plantings

Ideal For

• Cottage-style gardens and flower borders

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Adding bold color to garden beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering if desired