Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Pacific Giant ‘King Arthur’ – 110 Seeds (Delphinium cultorum)

Pacific Giant ‘King Arthur’ (Delphinium cultorum) is a striking perennial with tall, majestic spikes of deep blue flowers. Ideal for borders and cottage gardens, it creates a dramatic vertical display from mid-summer to early autumn. Easy to grow in well-drained soil and full sun, this variety attracts pollinators and adds a bold, elegant statement to any garden.

Why Grow "King Arthur"

• Tall, majestic spikes of deep blue flowers

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to early autumn

• Creates dramatic vertical accents in borders and gardens

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Delphinium cultorum)

• Height: 120–180 cm

• Flowering: July–September

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Tall border displays

• Cottage-style and pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting gardens for dramatic arrangements

• Adding vertical color and structure

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun

• Stake taller plants to prevent flopping

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

Columbine 'Nora Barlow' Seeds (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow')

Unique and eye-catching, Columbine 'Nora Barlow' produces fully double, spurless flowers in shades of pink, rose, and green, with a charming pompom-like appearance. Unlike traditional columbines, its blooms resemble miniature dahlias, making it a standout in cottage gardens and borders. A hardy perennial, it also attracts bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Double, dahlia-like flowers in pink and green tones

• Spurless blooms, unlike typical columbines

• Hardy perennial and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow'

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–80 cm (24–32 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and perennial borders

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting gardens for unique arrangements

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

Bachelor’s Button ‘Blue Boy’ – 1,200 Seeds (Centaurea cyanus)

Bachelor’s Button ‘Blue Boy’ (Centaurea cyanus) is a charming annual producing striking cornflower-blue blooms with a classic, dainty appearance. Perfect for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens, it adds vibrant color from late spring to summer. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators while creating a nostalgic, cottage-garden feel.

Why Grow "Blue Boy"

• Bright cornflower-blue blooms

• Long flowering season from late spring to summer

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Centaurea cyanus)

• Height: 40–80 cm

• Flowering: May–August

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, meadows, cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Cottage-style gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Meadows and naturalized borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Sweet Pea Enchanté – 10 Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea Enchanté (Lathyrus odoratus) is a fragrant annual climber producing delicate, bicolored blooms in soft pink and cream tones. Perfect for trellises, fences, and arches, it adds vertical interest and a sweet scent to any garden. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it also works beautifully as cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

Why Grow "Enchanté"

• Fragrant bicolored blooms in soft pink and cream

• Vigorous climbing habit ideal for trellises and arches

• Long flowering season from spring to summer

• Perfect for cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Annual climber (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 120–180 cm

• Flowering: May–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, cutting flowers, vertical interest

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays and trellises

• Cottage-style and fragrant gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Provide support for climbing

• Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering

Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' – 25 Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Bring a warm glow to your garden with Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange'. This striking variety showcases large, richly scented flowers in glowing shades of orange, apricot, and coral. A vigorous climber, it creates a stunning display on trellises, arches, or fences and produces long stems ideal for cut flowers.

Why Grow 'Prince of Orange'

• Glowing orange-apricot blooms

• Strong, sweet fragrance

• Excellent cut flower variety

• Vigorous climbing habit

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Lathyrus odoratus)

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, arches, fences, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Vertical displays on arches and trellises

• Cutting gardens

• Fragrant summer bouquets

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots/trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly into soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after last frost, spacing 20–30 cm

• Provide strong climbing support

• Regular deadheading encourages more blooms

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

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.