Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Statice Yellow Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice Yellow is a radiant everlasting flower, prized for its papery golden-yellow blooms that hold their vibrant color even after drying. A staple in cutting gardens and floristry, this hardy annual is excellent for fresh bouquets as well as long-lasting dried arrangements. With its sun-loving nature and tolerance to drought, Statice Yellow is both beautiful and practical.

What Makes It Special

• Bright golden-yellow flowers with papery texture

• One of the best everlasting blooms for drying

• Long flowering season from summer into autumn

• Tough, low-maintenance, and drought-resistant

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Yellow

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–75 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; prefers sandy, well-drained soils

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Fresh and dried cut flower arrangements

• Cottage gardens and border displays

• Florist-quality bouquets

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; outdoors after frost risk has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on surface of moist compost, lightly cover with vermiculite

   • Maintain 18–20°C; germination in 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings, grow on, and harden off before planting 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Prefers sunny, well-drained soil; avoid heavy watering

Pot Marigold 'Gitana Mix' – Seeds (Calendula officinalis)

Brighten up your garden with the charming Pot Marigold 'Gitana Mix'. This compact variety produces a vibrant blend of orange, yellow, and golden blooms that flower freely throughout summer. Perfect for borders, pots, or cottage-style gardens, these cheerful marigolds are also edible and can be used to decorate salads and dishes.

What Makes It Special

• Compact, dwarf variety with nonstop blooms

• A mix of warm, sunny colors that light up the garden

• Dual-purpose: ornamental beauty and edible petals

Key Features

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Annual, bushy habit

• Flowers: summer through autumn

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Ideal For

• Bedding, borders, and cottage gardens

• Pots and containers

• Cutting gardens and edible flower use

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May in well-drained soil, full sun

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

Amaranthus 'Joseph's Coat' Seeds (Amaranthus tricolor)

Amaranthus 'Joseph's Coat' is a striking annual grown for its vibrant, multicolored foliage in shades of red, gold, green, and bronze. Its upright, robust habit makes it perfect for adding dramatic color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s an eye-catching addition to any landscape.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant, multicolored foliage in red, gold, green, and bronze

• Upright, sturdy growth for dramatic garden impact

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

• Adds contrast and texture to mixed plantings

Key Features

• Botanical name: Amaranthus tricolor

• Variety: 'Joseph's Coat'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–120 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Mainly grown for foliage; tiny green flowers in late summer

Ideal For

• Borders, beds, and mixed plantings

• Containers and patio displays

• Foliage contrast in cottage gardens

• Summer gardens needing bold color

Sowing Instructions

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

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays or pots

   • Germination takes 10–14 days at 20–25°C

3. Transplanting: Harden off seedlings and plant outdoors 30–50 cm apart after frost

4. Care: Water regularly; remove any dead leaves to maintain foliage appearance

Silene 'Coeli Rosa' Mix – Seeds (Silene coeli-rosa)

Also known as "Catchfly" or "Rose of Heaven", this charming annual produces a mass of delicate, starry blooms in shades of rose, pink, and white. Compact and free-flowering, it’s an excellent choice for borders, edging, and cottage-style gardens.

Why Grow Silene 'Coeli Rosa' Mix?

• Abundant, colorful blooms in soft shades

• Compact and bushy growth habit

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowers: Summer, in rose, pink, and white

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Use: Borders, edging, beds, cottage gardens, containers

Ideal For

• Adding color to mixed borders

• Filling gaps with quick summer flowers

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow: March–May directly outdoors

• Sow depth: Lightly cover seeds, keep soil moist

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Flowers: June–September

Tip: Deadhead regularly to encourage longer blooming.

Queen Anne’s Thimbles – Delicate Blue Blooms

Queen Anne’s Thimbles produces charming, compact clusters of pale blue flowers with a sweet, airy appearance. Perfect for borders, wildflower gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces, these hardy annuals bring a touch of elegance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Delicate, pale blue clustered flowers

• Compact and airy growth habit

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 20–40 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to summer

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Drought-tolerant and hardy

Ideal For

• Garden borders and edges

• Wildflower and meadow-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and cottage 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

Poppy Hen & Chickens Seeds (Papaver somniferum)

Add a splash of vibrant color and delicate charm to your garden with Poppy Hen & Chickens. This classic poppy variety produces clusters of large, bright red blooms with dark centers, creating a stunning visual display. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s perfect for borders, beds, and wildflower-style gardens.

Why Grow "Hen & Chickens"

• Striking clusters of bright red flowers with dark centers

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Long-lasting blooms for summer color

• Adds natural charm to borders, beds, and cottage gardens

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Papaver somniferum)

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, beds, wildflower gardens, cut flowers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 20–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Nemesia 'Carnival' Mixed – Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

A compact and free-flowering annual, Nemesia 'Carnival' produces masses of cheerful, brightly colored blooms throughout summer. Its bushy, neat habit makes it ideal for edging, low borders, containers, and window boxes. A reliable choice for continuous seasonal color.

Highlights

• Richly colored blooms in a vibrant mix

• Compact, bushy plants for neat displays

• Long flowering period from early summer

• Easy to grow annual, suitable for beginners

• Thrives in beds, borders, and containers

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'Carnival' Mixed

• 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

• Bedding schemes and cottage gardens

• Patio pots, containers, and window boxes

• Low-growing borders and edging

• Adding vibrant color to garden displays

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow seeds; press lightly into soil (do not cover)

• Germination: 7–14 days

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

• Harden off and plant outdoors after last frost

Horned Pansy 'John Jump Up' (Helen Mount) Seeds (Viola cornuta)

Bring charm and cheer to your garden with the classic Horned Pansy 'John Jump Up', also known as Helen Mount. This historic variety produces petite blooms with vibrant deep violet-purple petals, bright yellow centers, and soft lilac highlights. Perfect for naturalizing, borders, or cottage-style gardens, these hardy perennials bloom freely and reliably.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive tri-colored flowers with cheerful faces

• Hardy, long-flowering perennial

• Great for borders, containers, and ground cover

Key Features

• Botanical name: Viola cornuta

• Perennial (often grown as a biennial)

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: May–September

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings

• Naturalizing and long-lasting displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

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

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant outdoors: after last frost, 20 cm apart

• Prefers sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Garden Cosmos ‘Picotee’ – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

Garden Cosmos ‘Picotee’ (Cosmos bipinnatus) is an elegant annual producing daisy-like flowers with delicate contrasting edges in shades of white, pink, and magenta. Its tall, airy stems create a graceful, meadow-like effect, making it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it also attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Why Grow "Picotee"

• Striking flowers with contrasting colored edges

• Tall, airy stems for a graceful, meadow-like display

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Cosmos bipinnatus)

• Height: 80–120 cm

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildflower-style gardens

• Tall border displays

• Cutting gardens for bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–June directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to prolong flowering