Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Panic Grass ‘Frosted Explosion’ Seeds (Panicum elegans)

The Panic Grass ‘Frosted Explosion’ is a highly ornamental variety of Panicum elegans, grown for its striking, airy seed heads that look like sparkling fireworks. The fine, frosted panicles add texture and movement to the garden and are especially prized for use in fresh or dried floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Unique, sparkling “explosion” seed heads

• Excellent cut flower and bouquet filler

• Adds texture, height, and movement to displays

Key Features

• Botanical name: Panicum elegans

• Half-hardy annual grass

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed beds

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

• Adding airy texture to cottage or modern gardens

Sowing

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

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Harden off and transplant outdoors after frost,

Painted Daisy Rainbow Mix Seeds (Chrysanthemum carinatum)

The Painted Daisy Rainbow Mix is a spectacular annual flower producing bold, daisy-like blooms in a wide range of colors—reds, pinks, yellows, whites, and bicolors, often with striking contrasting rings around the center. These cheerful flowers not only brighten up beds and borders but also make wonderful, long-lasting cut flowers. Easy to grow, they thrive in most garden soils and add a true splash of rainbow color throughout the summer.

What Makes It Special

• Striking multi-colored blooms with bold ring patterns

• Easy to grow, fast-flowering annual

• Excellent for cut flowers and garden displays

• Provides long-lasting summer color

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum carinatum (also known as Glebionis carinata)

• Variety: Rainbow Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 50–70 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–September

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting (attracts bees & butterflies)

• Vibrant cut flower arrangements

• Summer bedding displays

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors or direct outdoors after frost risk has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on fine, moist compost, covering lightly with soil

   • Germination takes 7–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Harden off seedlings and plant outdoors 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Water regularly in dry weather, deadhead to prolong flowering

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

Ox-eye Daisy 'White Breeze' Seeds (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)

Ox-eye Daisy ‘White Breeze’ is a cheerful perennial with classic white petals and golden-yellow centers. Blooming from early summer, its upright habit and bright flowers bring a natural meadow look to gardens. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, it’s perfect for wildflower plantings, borders, and naturalized areas.

What Makes It Special

• Classic white blooms with sunny yellow centers

• Long-lasting flowers loved by pollinators

• Hardy and reliable in a wide range of soils

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Bloom time: Early to late summer

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized areas

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Pollinator and wildlife gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Space 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Ox-Eye Daisy 'May Queen' Seeds (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)

The Ox-Eye Daisy ‘May Queen’ (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) is a charming, classic wildflower with cheerful white petals and sunny yellow centers. This hardy perennial is valued for its reliability, low maintenance, and ability to naturalize in meadows, borders, and wildlife gardens. Blooming in late spring through summer, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Large, daisy-like blooms with a natural cottage garden look

• Hardy perennial that self-seeds and spreads easily

• Perfect for wildflower meadows and pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

• Perennial wildflower

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: May–July

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and naturalizing

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or August–October, directly where they are to flower

• Germination: 14–28 days

• Thin seedlings to 30 cm apart

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Ornamental Carrot ‘Purple Kisses’ Seeds (Daucus carota)

A striking and elegant biennial, Ornamental Carrot ‘Purple Kisses’ produces unique, deep purple to almost black umbels with lacy foliage. Hardy and long-lasting, this plant adds architectural interest and dramatic color to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

What Makes It Special

• Deep purple, lacy umbels for striking garden contrast

• Attractive fine foliage with architectural form

• Long-lasting flowers that attract bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Daucus carota

• Hardy biennial

• Height: 60–90 cm (2–3 ft)

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly and wildlife gardens

• Adding vertical and architectural interest

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 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers in the second year after sowing

Oriental Poppy Mix – Seeds (Papaver orientale)

Oriental Poppy Mix (Papaver orientale) is a stunning perennial producing large, vibrant blooms in a range of reds, oranges, pinks, and whites. Flowering in late spring to early summer, these bold poppies add dramatic color and texture to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style beds. Hardy and low-maintenance, they attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers for striking summer bouquets.

Why Grow "Oriental Poppy Mix"

• Large, showy blooms in mixed vibrant colors

• Late spring to early summer flowering

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Ideal for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Papaver orientale)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Bold, colorful perennial borders

• Rockeries and cottage-style planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flowers and summer bouquets

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Obedient Plant Purple – Seeds (Physostegia virginiana)

Obedient Plant Purple (Physostegia virginiana) is a hardy perennial prized for its tall spikes of tubular purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early autumn. Known for its upright habit and easy-to-grow nature, this variety adds vertical interest to borders, cottage gardens, and perennial beds. Attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies, it provides long-lasting color and a striking presence in any sunny garden.

Why Grow "Obedient Plant Purple"

• Tall spikes of vibrant purple tubular flowers

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to early autumn

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for vertical interest

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Physostegia virginiana)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, perennial beds, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Adding height and structure to borders and beds

• Cottage-style and perennial garden designs

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Long-lasting summer and autumn floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

• Mulch in winter for protection in colder regions

Column Stock ‘White Christmas’ – Seeds (Matthiola incana Mammouth Excelsior)

Column Stock ‘White Christmas’ (Matthiola incana Mammouth Excelsior) is a striking annual known for its tall, columnar spikes of fragrant, pure white flowers. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it adds elegance and vertical interest to borders, beds, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and long-lasting, this variety is perfect for cut flowers, attracting pollinators while filling your garden with a delightful fragrance.

Why Grow "White Christmas"

• Tall, columnar spikes with pure white, fragrant flowers

• Long flowering season from late spring to early summer

• Easy-to-grow and low-maintenance

• Ideal for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Matthiola incana Mammouth Excelsior)

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Vertical interest in borders and beds

• Cottage-style and formal gardens

• Fragrant cut flowers for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: March–April directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun

• Deadhead to encourage more blooms