Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

California Poppy ‘Ballerina’ Mix – Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

California Poppy ‘Ballerina’ Mix (Eschscholzia californica) offers a charming blend of delicate, cup-shaped blooms in soft pastel shades of pink, cream, and apricot. This low-maintenance annual brightens borders, rockeries, and wildflower gardens with a long flowering season. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, it’s perfect for sunny spots and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Why Grow "Ballerina Mix"

• Soft, pastel-colored blooms in pink, cream, and apricot

• Long flowering season from spring to autumn

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant annual

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Eschscholzia californica)

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens

Ideal For

• Sunny borders and rockeries

• Wildflower and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Low-maintenance summer color

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Baby’s Breath Mix – Airy, Delicate Blooms

Baby’s Breath Mix offers clouds of tiny, delicate flowers on fine, airy stems. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and floral arrangements, these elegant annuals add a soft, romantic touch to any garden or bouquet.

What Makes It Special

• Airy, delicate flower clusters

• Long-lasting blooms

• Ideal for cut flowers and arrangements

• Adds elegance to garden beds and borders

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–50 cm tall

• Blooms from early summer to autumn

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Low-maintenance and hardy

Ideal For

• Garden borders and cottage gardens

• Floral arrangements and bouquets

• Rock gardens and pathways

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space 20–25 cm apart

• Water moderately and provide full sun

Spike Speedwell Seeds (Veronica spicata)

Spike Speedwell is a hardy perennial producing striking vertical spikes of violet-blue flowers over dense green foliage. Its long flowering period from early summer to autumn makes it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Low-maintenance and attractive to bees and butterflies, it also works well in mixed perennial beds.

What Makes It Special

• Tall, elegant spikes of violet-blue flowers

• Long-flowering, hardy, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Veronica spicata

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and perennial borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Mixed beds and wildlife plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil; keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing

English Daisy Mix Seeds (Bellis Perennis Monstrosa)

A classic cottage garden favorite, English Daisy Mix produces charming button-like blooms in shades of white, pink, and red. Compact and easy to grow, these low-maintenance flowers are perfect for borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Bright, cheerful spring color in a mix of shades

• Compact growth, ideal for edging and small spaces

• Long-lasting blooms loved by bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis Perennis Monstrosa

• Hardy perennial (often grown as biennial)

• Height: 10–15 cm (4–6 in)

• Bloom time: Early spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders, edging, and pathways

• Containers and pots

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jul

• Surface sow onto moist soil, press lightly (needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant when large enough, spacing 15 cm apart

• Flowers the following spring and summer

Celosia ‘Flamingo Feather’ – Elegant, Long-Lasting Plumes

Celosia ‘Flamingo Feather’ produces graceful, feathery spires in shades of soft pink to deep rose that sway gently in the breeze. These tall, airy blooms add texture and height to borders, cut flower gardens, and dried arrangements. Flowering from summer to frost, they bring movement and elegance to any display.

What Makes It Special

• Striking pink feathery blooms with a soft, romantic look

• Tall, upright growth perfect for adding height

• Excellent cut flower with long vase life

• Suitable for drying and craft work

• Heat-tolerant and long-flowering

Key Features

• Height: 80–100 cm – ideal for back borders

• Unique texture for mixed arrangements

• Blooms from midsummer until frost

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

• Low-maintenance, thrives in sunny spots

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Cottage garden borders and tall beds

• Dried flower crafts and wreaths

• Adding height and texture to displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Surface sow and lightly press into soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Cape Daisy Mix Seeds (Venidium fastuosum)

Add long-lasting summer color with Cape Daisy Mix (Venidium fastuosum). This hardy annual produces vibrant daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and gold, bringing brightness to borders, beds, and containers. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators and provides a cheerful display throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or indoors 4–6 weeks earlier.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil.

• Keep soil moist until germination (10–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart once established.

• Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Vibrant daisy-like blooms in yellow, orange, and gold shades

• Long-flowering, hardy annual

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant

• Ideal for borders, beds, and containers

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Containers, patio planters, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage and naturalized garden styles

Sowing

• Best time: Spring outdoors or 4–6 weeks earlier indoors

• Germination: 10–14 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 encourage prolonged flowering.

Butterfly Wildflower Mix – 1g Seeds

Bring your garden to life with the Butterfly Wildflower Mix, specially selected to attract butterflies and other pollinators. This colorful blend combines hardy annuals and perennials that provide nectar-rich flowers from early summer through autumn. Easy to sow and low-maintenance, it creates a vibrant, wildlife-friendly display that supports biodiversity.

Why Grow Butterfly Wildflower Mix?

• Specially formulated to attract butterflies

• Long season of nectar-rich blooms

• Easy to sow directly outdoors

• Supports pollinators and biodiversity

Key Features

• Type: Annuals and perennials mix

• Height: 30–90 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Coverage: 1 g covers approx. 1–2 m²

Ideal For

• Wildlife and pollinator gardens

• Naturalized areas and meadows

• Cottage gardens and borders

• Low-maintenance landscapes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–June or September

• Rake soil to a fine tilth, scatter seeds evenly, cover lightly

• Water gently until established

• Thin seedlings where necessary

• Allow some plants to self-seed for following years

Tip: For best results, sow in a sunny spot with poor to moderately fertile soil.

Blackberry Lily – Seeds

(Belamcanda chinensis)

Blackberry Lily is a striking perennial with bright orange, freckled flowers that bloom in summer, followed by shiny black seed pods resembling berries. Its upright clumping habit and sword-shaped foliage make it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and ornamental plantings. Low-maintenance and hardy, it attracts pollinators and adds vibrant color to any garden.

Why Grow Blackberry Lily?

• Bright orange, freckled summer flowers

• Unique black seed pods for decorative interest

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Low-maintenance, hardy perennial

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and perennial beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Decorative seed pod interest

• Low-maintenance ornamental planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Moderate watering; remove weeds and deadhead for prolonged flowering

Bird’s Eyes – Seeds

(Gilia tricolor)

Bird’s Eyes (Gilia tricolor) is a delightful annual wildflower producing masses of small, trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of purple, lavender, and cream with golden throats. Compact and bushy, this variety creates cheerful, nectar-rich displays that attract bees and butterflies, perfect for naturalistic plantings and wildflower gardens.

Why Grow Bird’s Eyes?

• Charming pastel blooms with golden centers

• Compact and easy to grow annual

• Excellent for pollinators

• Long flowering season for summer color

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, sandy, well-drained

Ideal For

• Wildflower gardens and meadows

• Cottage garden borders

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Containers and small garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or in autumn where they are to flower

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Care: Prefers poor soils, minimal feeding required