Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

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.

Drumstick Flower 'Billy Button' – 300 Seeds (Craspedia globosa)

Brighten your garden with the iconic Billy Button, known for its cheerful, round, golden-yellow flower heads on tall, slender stems. Perfect for borders, bouquets, and long-lasting dried arrangements, this hardy perennial adds a whimsical touch to any garden or floral display.

What Makes It Special

• Iconic globe-shaped, bright yellow blooms

• Long-lasting in fresh bouquets or dried arrangements

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

• Adds vertical interest with tall stems

Key Features

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Full sun loving, prefers well-drained soil

• Flowers June–September

• Excellent for cutting and drying

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage-style gardens

• Fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Low-maintenance sunny gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost

• Cover lightly with soil, keep moist

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart for strong growth

Beeblossom Rosy-White – Seeds (Gaura lindheimeri)

Beeblossom (Gaura lindheimeri) is a graceful perennial, prized for its airy stems and delicate rosy-white flowers that resemble dancing butterflies in the breeze. Flowering over a long season, it adds elegance and movement to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower-style plantings. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil.

Why Grow Beeblossom Rosy-White?

• Produces clouds of dainty rosy-white blooms

• Long flowering period, from summer into autumn

• Perfect for naturalistic, cottage, or pollinator-friendly gardens

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays, lightly cover with compost

• Germination: 14–30 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant: When seedlings are large enough, plant outdoors after last frost

• Spacing: 40 cm apart

• Can also be sown directly outdoors in May–June

Tip: Beeblossom is ideal for softening borders and pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses.

German Chamomile – Seeds (Matricaria recutita)

Bring calm and fragrance to your garden with German Chamomile, a charming annual herb prized for its daisy-like white flowers and soothing aroma. Traditionally used for herbal teas and natural remedies, this variety is easy to grow, highly productive, and also attracts pollinators to your garden. A perfect choice for herb beds, borders, and pots.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors from February to April, lightly pressing seeds onto the surface of moist compost – do not cover as they need light to germinate
. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart
. Alternatively, sow outdoors directly in April to May in well-drained soil
. Prefers a sunny position with average to light soil
. Water sparingly, as chamomile thrives in slightly dry conditions

Key Features

. Delicate white blooms with yellow centers
. Traditional herb for calming teas and remedies
. Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
. Easy to grow, tolerant of poor soils
. Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and containers

Ideal For

. Herbal tea lovers and home remedies
. Pollinator-friendly gardens
. Cottage gardens and borders
. Container growing

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – May
. Harvest: June – September

Quick Tip

Harvest flowers on warm, dry days and dry them for homemade chamomile tea with the best flavor and aroma.

Honeywort – Seeds (Cerinthe major)

Honeywort (Cerinthe major) is an eye-catching annual with striking blue-purple tubular flowers and silvery-green foliage. Loved by bees and other pollinators, it adds unique texture and color to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower mixes. Fast-growing and low-maintenance, it thrives in sunny, well-drained spots.

Why Grow "Honeywort"

• Striking blue-purple tubular flowers

• Silvery-green, ornamental foliage

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual (Cerinthe major)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower mixes, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage and naturalistic borders

• Adding height and color contrast

• Wildflower plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Miss Jekyll’ Indigo Blue – Romantic Cottage Garden Classic

Love-in-a-Mist ‘Miss Jekyll’ produces masses of delicate, sky-like indigo-blue flowers surrounded by fine, ferny foliage. This charming annual blooms over a long summer season, adding soft texture and a whimsical feel to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Decorative seed pods follow the blooms, perfect for drying.

What Makes It Special

• Iconic cottage garden favourite

• Rich indigo-blue blooms with airy green bracts

• Long flowering season and attractive seed pods

• Easy to grow and self-seeds freely

• Suitable for fresh and dried arrangements

Key Features

• Height: 45–60 cm – graceful upright growth

• Pollinator-friendly – loved by bees

• Ornamental seed heads extend garden interest

• Tolerant of poor soil and low maintenance

• Hardy annual

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Cutting gardens and dried flower crafts

• Borders and mixed plantings

• Naturalising for effortless summer color

Sowing

• Direct sow in spring or autumn where they are to flower

• Sow thinly, cover lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Arkwright's Campion – 250 Seeds (Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’)

Arkwright’s Campion ‘Vesuvius’ is a striking perennial, treasured for its dazzling contrast of fiery orange-scarlet blooms against deep bronze-purple foliage. Compact yet bold, it creates a dramatic feature in borders, cottage gardens, or mixed perennial beds. Its long-lasting flowers attract pollinators, bringing both beauty and wildlife to the garden.

Why Grow Arkwright’s Campion ‘Vesuvius’?

• Brilliant scarlet-orange flowers with deep purple foliage

• Compact habit, perfect for borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly, attracting bees and butterflies

• Hardy perennial, easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Perennial flower

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 30 cm

• Flowering: June–August

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, lightly cover seeds with compost

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 30 cm apart

• Cut back after flowering to encourage strong regrowth

Tip: Deadhead regularly to prolong the blooming season.

Purpletop Vervain – Seeds

(Verbena bonariensis)

Purpletop Vervain is a tall, airy perennial that produces clusters of vibrant purple flowers atop slender stems. Its long flowering period and graceful form make it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Loved by butterflies and bees, it adds height, color, and elegance to any garden.

Why Grow Purpletop Vervain?

• Clusters of vibrant purple flowers on tall stems

• Long-flowering perennial, easy to grow

• Attracts butterflies and bees

• Adds height and elegance to borders and cottage gardens

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 90–150 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flowers and floral displays

• Adding height and color to flower beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Low maintenance; 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