Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Chinese Houses Seeds (Collinsia heterophylla)

The Chinese Houses is a charming annual wildflower, native to California, producing delicate whorls of purple and white, two-tone blossoms stacked like little pagodas. Its unique form and soft colors make it a lovely choice for borders, wildflower meadows, or naturalistic plantings. Easy to grow, it self-seeds readily and attracts bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive tiered flowers resembling miniature pagodas

• Native wildflower, easy to grow and care for

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Collinsia heterophylla

• Hardy annual

• Height: 30–50 cm (12–20 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Wildflower and meadow-style gardens

• Cottage and naturalistic borders

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors Mar–May or Aug–Sep for earlier blooms

• Lightly cover seeds with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in the same year

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.

Sweet William ‘Holborn Glory’ Seeds (Dianthus barbatus)

Sweet William ‘Holborn Glory’ is a charming biennial or short-lived perennial with clusters of bi-colored red, pink, and white flowers. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it’s perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Easy to grow and long-lasting, it adds vibrant color and fragrance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Eye-catching clusters of red, pink, and white flowers

• Fragrant and attractive to bees and butterflies

• Hardy and easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Biennial/perennial

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the following year

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

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

Purple Loosestrife Seeds (Lythrum salicaria)

A striking perennial, Purple Loosestrife produces tall spikes of vibrant purple flowers throughout summer. Hardy and long-flowering, it adds vertical interest and color to borders, wetlands, and naturalistic garden plantings, attracting bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Tall spikes of vivid purple flowers

• Hardy, long-lasting perennial with dramatic vertical presence

• Attracts pollinators, supporting wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lythrum salicaria

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 100–150 cm (3–5 ft)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Garden borders and wetland-style plantings

• Naturalistic and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers in the first or second season after sowing

Hollyhock ‘Summer Carnival’ Double Mix Seeds (Althaea rosea)

Hollyhock ‘Summer Carnival’ is a striking biennial with tall spikes of fully double, ruffled blooms in a vibrant mix of colors. Blooming from mid to late summer, it adds drama and vertical interest to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Hardy and easy to grow, it attracts bees and butterflies while creating a stunning floral display.

What Makes It Special

• Fully double, ruffled blooms in a vibrant color mix

• Tall, dramatic flower spikes ideal for vertical accents

• Attracts pollinators and adds cottage garden charm

Key Features

• Botanical name: Althaea rosea

• Biennial

• Height: 150–200 cm

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Backgrounds, vertical accents, and cut flowers

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 40–50 cm apart

• Flowers the following year

Hollyhock ‘Majorette Double’ Mix – Seeds (Althaea rosea)

The Hollyhock ‘Majorette Double’ Mix is a stunning dwarf variety producing fully double flowers in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, yellow, and white. Compact and bushy, it is perfect for smaller gardens, borders, and containers while still giving that classic cottage garden charm.

Why Grow ‘Majorette Double’?

• Fully double blooms in a vibrant color mix

• Shorter, dwarf habit compared to traditional tall hollyhocks

• Long summer flowering season

• Attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy biennial (often flowers in the first year)

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Uses: Borders, containers, cottage garden plantings

Ideal For

• Smaller gardens and courtyards

• Adding vertical interest without excessive height

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly in soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 40–50 cm apart

• Deadhead faded flowers for extended blooming

Flowering Tobacco ‘Crimson Bedder’ – 2000 Seeds (Nicotiana alata)

Add bold color and fragrance to your garden with Flowering Tobacco ‘Crimson Bedder’. This stunning variety produces clusters of deep crimson, star-shaped blooms that open in the evening, releasing a sweet scent that attracts pollinators. A beautiful choice for borders, containers, and evening gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, velvety crimson blooms that glow at dusk

• Attracts moths, bees, and hummingbirds

• Easy to grow, long flowering season

• Adds vibrant color and evening charm

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual, height: 60–75 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Ideal as a bedding or container plant

Ideal For

• Fragrant evening gardens and borders

• Containers and patio displays

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost at 18–22°C

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

• Germination in 10–20 days

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm apart