Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Sunflower Tall ‘Summer Beauty’ Mixed – Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

Sunflower Tall ‘Summer Beauty’ Mixed (Helianthus annuus) is a stunning annual that produces tall, vigorous plants with a mix of cream, bronze, and golden-yellow flowers. Blooming from mid-summer to autumn, this variety creates a spectacular, natural-looking display in borders, gardens, or as cut flowers. Easy to grow and hardy, it attracts pollinators and adds height, texture, and long-lasting color to any outdoor space.

Why Grow "Summer Beauty"

• Mix of cream, bronze, and golden-yellow blooms

• Tall, vigorous plants for dramatic garden displays

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to autumn

• Pollinator-friendly and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Helianthus annuus)

• Height: 150–250 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, gardens, cut flowers, pollinator-friendly plantings

Ideal For

• Tall, dramatic displays in gardens and borders

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Wildlife-friendly planting to attract bees and butterflies

• Naturalistic and cottage-style plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C

• Space plants: 30–40 cm apart in rows 60–75 cm apart

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

• Water moderately until established

Sweet Pea ‘Spanish Dancer’ Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Add elegance and fragrance to your garden with Sweet Pea ‘Spanish Dancer’ (Lathyrus odoratus). This climbing annual produces exquisite, vibrant pink flowers with a striking magenta edge and a delightful scent. Ideal for trellises, fences, and pergolas, it’s a stunning addition for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, or directly outdoors after the last frost.

• Soak seeds overnight to improve germination.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep moist until germination (10–14 days).

• Provide support such as trellises, fences, or netting for climbing.

• Pinch out the tips of young plants to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.

Key Features

• Vibrant pink flowers with magenta edges

• Fragrant, climbing annual perfect for vertical displays

• Long-flowering, from late spring through summer

• Excellent for cut flowers and bouquets

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Trellises, pergolas, fences, and arches

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio planters with support

• Cut flower arrangements for home decoration

Sowing

• Best time: Late winter to early spring indoors, or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Pre-soak seeds for best results

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and maintain vigorous growth.

Sea Holly Blue Seeds (Eryngium alpinum)

Striking and architectural, Sea Holly Blue produces spiky, thistle-like blooms in a unique metallic blue, surrounded by ruffled bracts. Its dramatic texture and shimmering color add bold contrast to borders and cut flower arrangements. Drought-tolerant and long-lasting, it’s a magnet for bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Unusual metallic-blue, spiky blooms

• Drought-tolerant and hardy perennial

• Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried

Key Features

• Botanical name: Eryngium alpinum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Architectural accents in borders

• Cottage, coastal, and wildlife gardens

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Requires stratification: mix seeds with moist compost, refrigerate 2–4 weeks

• Germination: 14–35 days at 18–22°C after cold treatment

• Thin seedlings 40 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing

Paper Daisy Everlasting Giant-Flowered Mixture Seeds

The Paper Daisy Everlasting produces large, vibrant, daisy-like blooms that retain their color and shape when dried. This easy-to-grow annual is perfect for fresh-cut arrangements, dried flower crafts, or adding bold, long-lasting color to garden beds and borders. Its mounding habit and sturdy stems make it a versatile addition to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Large, colorful daisy-like blooms with excellent longevity

• Flowers dry naturally, perfect for everlasting arrangements

• Easy-to-grow, hardy, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies while adding bold color to borders

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helichrysum / Xerochrysum bracteatum

• Variety: Giant-flowered mixture

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 40–60 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Fresh-cut or dried flower arrangements

• Borders, beds, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Container displays and floral crafts

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and press lightly; do not cover too deeply

   • Keep at 18–22°C; germination occurs in 10–14 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough; plant outside after frost

4. Care: Water regularly and remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Climbing Snapdragon Mix – Cascading Color for Trellises and Baskets

Climbing Snapdragon Mix produces a cascade of trumpet-shaped blooms in soft pinks, purples, whites, and blues. These charming, twining plants are perfect for adding vertical interest to trellises, fences, arches, or for trailing from hanging baskets. Long-flowering from summer until frost, they bring a cottage-garden feel to any space.

What Makes It Special

• A colorful mix of delicate, snapdragon-like flowers

• Versatile – climbs or trails beautifully

• Long flowering season into autumn

• Adds charm to small or large garden spaces

• Perfect for both vertical and cascading displays

Key Features

• Height: 150–250 cm when supported

• Fast-growing annual climber

• Soft pastel and rich jewel tones in one mix

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow in containers or beds

Ideal For

• Trellises, arches, and obelisks

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Covering fences or screening unsightly areas

• Adding height to cottage garden displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Plant seeds on the surface of moist compost and lightly cover

• Germination: 15–30 days at 18–21°C

• Transplant after frost, spacing 30–45 cm apart

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and sheltered spots

Venus’s Navelwort Seeds (Omphalodes linifolia)

Add charming groundcover to shaded areas with Venus’s Navelwort (Omphalodes linifolia). This perennial produces delicate, star-shaped blue flowers above lush green foliage, forming a carpet of color in spring and early summer. Hardy and easy to grow, it’s perfect for woodland gardens, borders, and shady rock gardens, attracting pollinators and adding a soft, natural touch.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in late winter or outdoors in early spring.

• Use well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade.

• Scatter seeds thinly on the soil surface and press lightly; do not cover.

• Keep soil consistently moist until germination (14–28 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart once established.

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

Key Features

• Delicate star-shaped blue flowers over lush green foliage

• Hardy perennial, forming a dense groundcover

• Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and rock gardens

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

• Low-maintenance and long-lasting

Ideal For

• Shaded garden beds and borders

• Woodland and cottage-style gardens

• Rock gardens and naturalized plantings

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Late winter indoors or early spring outdoors

• Germination: 14–28 days

• Sow thinly, press lightly, do not cover

• Prefers partial to full shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil

Quick Tip

• Provide consistent moisture and partial shade for best flowering and lush foliage.

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

Delphinium Tall 'Pacific' Mix Seeds (Delphinium cultorum)

The Delphinium Tall 'Pacific' Mix produces majestic flower spikes in a brilliant range of blues, purples, pinks, and whites. These classic cottage garden perennials can reach impressive heights, creating a dramatic vertical display in borders and cutting gardens. Strong and elegant, they attract bees and butterflies while making excellent cut flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Tall, stately flower spikes in vibrant shades

• Perfect for adding height and drama to gardens

• Pollinator-friendly and excellent for cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Delphinium cultorum 'Pacific Mix'

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 120–150 cm (47–60 in)

• Bloom time: Early to mid-summer

Ideal For

• Cottage and perennial borders

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Cover lightly with soil; keep cool and moist

• Germination: 21–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 45 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing

Cornflower ‘Blue Diadem’ Seeds (Centaurea cyanus)

Add classic cottage garden charm with Cornflower ‘Blue Diadem’ (Centaurea cyanus). This annual produces striking deep blue, fringed flowers that bring vibrant color to borders, meadows, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and creates a timeless, eye-catching display.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring or autumn.

• 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 20–25 cm apart once established.

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and maintain plant vigor.

Key Features

• Striking deep blue, fringed flowers

• Hardy annual, easy to grow and long-flowering

• Ideal for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Classic cottage garden appeal

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Meadow-style plantings and naturalized areas

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or autumn directly outdoors

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow successive batches every 2–3 weeks in spring to extend the flowering season.