Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Night Scented Stock – 5 000 Seeds (Matthiola bicornis)

Bring magic to your summer evenings with Night Scented Stock. By day, its blooms are modest, but as dusk falls, they release an irresistible sweet fragrance that perfumes the air. A must-have for evening gardens, patios, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Intensely fragrant blooms at night

• Easy to grow with minimal care

• Attracts evening pollinators and creates a romantic garden atmosphere

Key Features

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Annual, fast-growing

• Best fragrance released at dusk and night

• Ideal for evening relaxation spaces

Ideal For

• Scented night gardens

• Patio containers near seating areas

• Borders and cottage gardens

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May directly where they are to flower

• Sow thinly in well-prepared, free-draining soil

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

Nigella sativa ‘Black Cumin’ White – Seeds (Nigella sativa)

Nigella sativa ‘Black Cumin’ (Nigella sativa) is a graceful annual valued both as a culinary spice and an ornamental flower. It produces delicate white, star-shaped blooms that float above feathery foliage, followed by decorative seed pods. Known for its aromatic black seeds, often called black cumin, it has been used for centuries in cooking and traditional remedies. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this dual-purpose plant brings both beauty and practicality to the garden.

Why Grow "Black Cumin" White

• Delicate white blooms with airy foliage

• Produces edible black cumin seeds with culinary uses

• Attractive seed pods for dried arrangements

• Easy to grow and self-seeding annual

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Nigella sativa)

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Flowering: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Culinary seeds, borders, containers, dried flowers

Ideal For

• Herb and kitchen gardens

• Dual-purpose planting – ornamental and edible

• Borders and cottage-style displays

• Cutting and drying seed pods for decoration

Sowing & Growing

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

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings: 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Self-seeds freely for naturalized planting

New York Aster ‘Novi-Belgii’ Seeds (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

Enhance your late-season garden with New York Aster ‘Novi-Belgii’ (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii). This hardy perennial produces dense clusters of violet-blue daisy-like flowers with golden centers in late summer and autumn, bringing vibrant color to borders, meadows, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and adds a classic cottage garden charm.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist until germination (14–21 days).

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart once established.

• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and support healthy growth.

• Cut back after flowering to maintain plant vigor.

Key Features

• Violet-blue, daisy-like flowers with golden centers

• Hardy perennial, long-flowering and easy to grow

• Ideal for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Adds vibrant late-season color to garden beds

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized areas

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: 6–8 weeks before last frost indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

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

Quick Tip

• For extended blooms, sow successive batches or cut flowers regularly to encourage new growth.

New England Aster ‘Sky Blue’ Seeds (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

Brighten your late-season garden with New England Aster ‘Sky Blue’ (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae). This hardy perennial produces masses of sky-blue daisy-like flowers in late summer and autumn, creating a stunning display in borders, meadows, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and adds vibrant color when many other plants have finished blooming.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist until germination (14–21 days).

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart once established.

• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and support healthy growth.

• Cut back after flowering to maintain plant vigor.

Key Features

• Sky-blue, daisy-like flowers in late summer and autumn

• Hardy perennial, long-flowering and easy to grow

• Ideal for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Adds vibrant late-season color to garden beds

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized areas

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: 6–8 weeks before last frost indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

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

Quick Tip

• For extended blooms, sow successive batches or cut flowers regularly to encourage new growth.

Nemophila ‘Penny Black’ – Seeds (Nemophila menziesii)

The Nemophila ‘Penny Black’ is an annual with striking deep purple to almost black flowers featuring subtle white centers. Its compact, spreading habit makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing a dramatic and elegant display in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Unique deep purple, almost black blooms with white centers

• Compact, spreading growth habit for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Adds contrast and drama to mixed flower beds and gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila menziesii

• Variety: ‘Penny Black’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Creating striking color contrast in mixed plantings

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–May outdoors or March–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Nemophila ‘Five Spot’ – Seeds (Nemophila maculata)

The Nemophila ‘Five Spot’ is an annual with striking white cup-shaped flowers marked by bold purple spots, giving a unique, eye-catching display. Its compact, spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, creating a charming carpet of patterned blooms in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white flowers with deep purple spots

• Compact, spreading growth habit ideal for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Adds visual interest and attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila maculata

• Variety: ‘Five Spot’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–May outdoors or March–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Nemophila ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ – Seeds (Nemophila menziesii insignis)

The Nemophila ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ is an annual favorite producing a carpet of delicate sky-blue, cup-shaped flowers with white centers. Its compact, spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, creating a soft, charming display in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Stunning sky-blue flowers with white centers

• Compact, spreading growth habit ideal for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Attracts pollinators and adds charm to any garden

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila menziesii insignis

• Variety: ‘Baby Blue Eyes’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock gardens and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–May outdoors or March–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Nemesia 'Blue Gem' – Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

A striking variety of Nemesia, 'Blue Gem' is cherished for its masses of delicate violet-blue blooms with soft yellow throats. Compact and bushy, this annual is perfect for creating drifts of color in beds and borders or brightening up patio pots and containers. Its long-lasting flowers make it a reliable favorite throughout the summer months.

Highlights

• Unusual and eye-catching blue blooms

• Compact, free-flowering plants

• Extended blooming season in summer

• Easy to grow from seed

• Ideal for pots, edging, and low borders

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'Blue Gem'

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–25 cm tall

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn

Perfect For

• Cottage garden displays

• Borders, rockeries, and edging

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Mass planting for vibrant drifts of color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow; press seeds lightly into compost, do not cover

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Plant outdoors after last frost for best results

Nemesia 'Sundrops' Mixed – 1100 Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

A delightful compact annual, Nemesia 'Sundrops' produces masses of small, cheerful blooms in a bright and varied color mix. With their neat growth habit and long flowering season, these dainty plants are perfect for borders, edging, containers, and window boxes.

Highlights

• Vibrant mix of bright colors

• Compact, bushy annual with masses of blooms

• Long-lasting flowers from summer to autumn

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Ideal for containers, beds, and edging

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'Sundrops' Mix

• Seed Count: 1100 seeds

• Height/Spread: 20–25 cm tall

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn

Perfect For

• Bedding displays and cottage gardens

• Brightening containers, pots, and hanging baskets

• Low borders and pathways

• Continuous summer color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow seeds, press lightly, do not cover (light aids germination)

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost