Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Dwarf Perennial Wild Meadow Flower Mix – 0.5 g Seeds

Bring natural charm to your garden with this Dwarf Perennial Wild Meadow Flower Mix. Comprising a variety of low-growing, hardy perennials, it creates a colorful carpet of flowers perfect for rockeries, borders, or wildflower patches. Attracts pollinators and thrives in sunny, well-drained soil, offering long-lasting beauty with minimal maintenance.

Why Grow "Wild Meadow Mix"

• Low-growing, hardy perennial flowers

• Long-lasting blooms for natural meadow effect

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Easy to grow and maintain

Key Features

• Type: Perennial wildflower mix

• Height: 10–25 cm

• Flowering: May–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Rockeries, borders, wildflower patches, low-maintenance gardens

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and alpine plantings

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

• Cottage-style or naturalistic borders

• Adding color to small or low-growing areas

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers sunny, well-drained locations

• Deadhead to prolong flowering if desired

California Poppy ‘Frilly Fun’ Seeds (Eschscholzia californica)

Add a burst of playful charm to your garden with California Poppy ‘Frilly Fun’ (Eschscholzia californica). This unique variety of the classic California poppy produces finely frilled, ruffled petals in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and gold. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, it’s the perfect choice for brightening beds, borders, and wildflower-style plantings.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring or autumn, as California poppies dislike transplanting.

• Choose poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Scatter seeds thinly on the surface and cover lightly with fine soil.

• Water gently until established; then reduce watering, as plants thrive in dry conditions.

• Germination usually occurs within 14–21 days.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.

Key Features

• Distinctive frilly, ruffled blooms in bright golden shades

• Hardy, drought-tolerant annual, perfect for low-maintenance gardens

• Long-flowering, bringing color from summer into autumn

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies

• Excellent for naturalistic and wildflower-style plantings

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and cottage gardens

• Rock gardens and sunny borders

• Low-maintenance landscapes

• Adding cheerful color to poor or dry soils

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or autumn directly outdoors

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and water until established

• Prefers full sun and free-draining soil

Quick Tip

• For a natural, meadow-like effect, scatter seeds in drifts rather than rows.

Balloon Flower White Seeds (Platycodon grandiflorus)

The Balloon Flower White is a hardy perennial admired for its balloon-like buds that open into elegant, star-shaped pure white blooms. Flowering in mid to late summer, it provides a fresh, luminous contrast in borders, rock gardens, or containers. Easy to grow and long-lasting, it’s a graceful pollinator-friendly choice for brightening garden spaces.

What Makes It Special

• Unique balloon-shaped buds opening into starry white flowers

• Hardy, reliable perennial with long-lasting summer blooms

• Attracts bees and butterflies while adding elegance to gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Platycodon grandiflorus

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Ideal For

• Cottage and perennial borders

• Rock gardens and containers

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly press seeds into soil; do not cover heavily (needs light)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing

Punching Balls Pink – Seeds (Polygonum capitatum)

Punching Balls Pink (Polygonum capitatum) is a charming perennial known for its dense, globe-shaped clusters of vibrant pink flowers. Blooming from late spring to early autumn, it creates a colorful, eye-catching display in borders, rockeries, and cottage gardens. Low-maintenance and easy to grow, this variety attracts pollinators and adds a bold, textured element to any garden space.

Why Grow "Punching Balls Pink"

• Globe-shaped clusters of bright pink flowers

• Long flowering season from late spring to early autumn

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and visually striking

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Polygonum capitatum)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

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

Ideal For

• Bold, textured garden displays

• Borders and rockeries

• Cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

• Water moderately until established

Nemesia 'Blue Gem' – Seeds (Nemesia strumosa)

A striking variety of Nemesia, 'Blue Gem' is cherished for its masses of delicate violet-blue blooms with soft yellow throats. Compact and bushy, this annual is perfect for creating drifts of color in beds and borders or brightening up patio pots and containers. Its long-lasting flowers make it a reliable favorite throughout the summer months.

Highlights

• Unusual and eye-catching blue blooms

• Compact, free-flowering plants

• Extended blooming season in summer

• Easy to grow from seed

• Ideal for pots, edging, and low borders

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Nemesia strumosa

• Variety: 'Blue Gem'

• 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

• Cottage garden displays

• Borders, rockeries, and edging

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Mass planting for vibrant drifts of color

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors Feb–April at 15–20°C

• Surface sow; press seeds lightly into compost, do not cover

• Germination: 7–14 days

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

• Plant outdoors after last frost for best results

Marguerite Yellow Daisy Seeds (Anthemis tinctoria)

Marguerite Yellow Daisy is a hardy perennial that produces bright, cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers from early summer to autumn. Its aromatic foliage and long-lasting blooms make it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it brings sunshine to any garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Vibrant yellow daisy-like blooms all summer

• Aromatic foliage adds texture and interest

• Hardy, long-flowering, and attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Anthemis tinctoria

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cut flowers and naturalized areas

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Garden Mignonette – Seeds (Reseda odorata)

The Garden Mignonette is a charming old-fashioned flower grown not for showy blooms but for its sweet, clove-like fragrance that fills the summer garden. Its delicate greenish-cream flowers may be modest in appearance, but they are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators. A favorite for cottage gardens and scented corners, Garden Mignonette has been cherished for centuries as a fragrance plant.

What Makes It Special

• Grown primarily for its intensely sweet fragrance

• A heritage cottage-garden favorite

• Long-lasting cut flower for fragrant indoor arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly, attracting bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Reseda odorata

• Common name: Garden Mignonette

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–60 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to light shade; prefers well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer (June–September)

Ideal For

• Scented cottage gardens

• Flower borders and edges

• Cut flower arrangements

• Wildlife-friendly planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May outdoors directly into the soil, or August–September for overwintering

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly in drills 0.5 cm deep in prepared soil

   • Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart once established

3. Care:

   • Prefers poor to moderately fertile soil (too rich reduces fragrance)

   • Water moderately and avoid overfeeding

Flower-of-an-Hour – Seeds (Hibiscus trionum)

Flower-of-an-Hour (Hibiscus trionum) is an eye-catching annual known for its delicate, pale yellow flowers with deep maroon centers that open in the morning and fade by evening. Blooming from summer to early autumn, this compact plant adds charm to borders, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators while providing fleeting, yet memorable, blooms that brighten any garden.

Why Grow "Flower-of-an-Hour"

• Pale yellow flowers with striking maroon centers

• Blooms open in the morning and fade by evening

• Compact, drought-tolerant, and easy-to-grow

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Hibiscus trionum)

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Cottage-style and naturalistic gardens

• Borders, containers, and small spaces

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Gardens with morning bloom interest

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

Cornflower Sweet Sultan Yellow – Seeds

(Centaurea imperialis)

Cornflower Sweet Sultan Yellow is an elegant annual with bright, golden-yellow, pompom-like blooms atop sturdy stems. Its long-flowering habit and compact form make it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Why Grow Cornflower Sweet Sultan Yellow?

• Bright yellow pompom-like blooms

• Compact, long-flowering annual

• Excellent for borders and cut flowers

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, rockeries, and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Container planting

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: 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately and deadhead to encourage continuous flowering