Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Bachelor’s Button ‘Blue Boy’ – 1,200 Seeds (Centaurea cyanus)

Bachelor’s Button ‘Blue Boy’ (Centaurea cyanus) is a charming annual producing striking cornflower-blue blooms with a classic, dainty appearance. Perfect for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens, it adds vibrant color from late spring to summer. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators while creating a nostalgic, cottage-garden feel.

Why Grow "Blue Boy"

• Bright cornflower-blue blooms

• Long flowering season from late spring to summer

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Centaurea cyanus)

• Height: 40–80 cm

• Flowering: May–August

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Cottage-style gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Meadows and naturalized borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering

Sweet Pea Old Spice 'Violet Queen' Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A classic heirloom variety, Sweet Pea 'Violet Queen' belongs to the renowned Old Spice group—celebrated for its exceptional fragrance and heat tolerance. This charming climbing sweet pea produces masses of blooms in deep violet-purple shades, filling the garden with nostalgic summer perfume. Perfect for trellises, arches, or cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow 'Violet Queen'

• Rich violet-purple blooms with outstanding fragrance

• More heat tolerant than many other sweet peas

• Excellent for cutting – long stems and lasting vase life

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, cut flowers, cottage gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after frost, spacing 20–30 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing

• Regular deadheading prolongs flowering

Floss Flower ‘Blue Mink’ Seeds (Ageratum houstonianum)

The Floss Flower ‘Blue Mink’ is a compact, long-flowering annual that produces unique clusters of soft, fluffy sky-blue flowers from summer to autumn. Known for its neat, bushy habit and striking color, it’s perfect for bedding, borders, edging, and container planting. Its powder-blue shades blend beautifully with pinks, whites, and yellows, making it a versatile addition to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive fluffy blue blooms rarely found in annuals

• Compact, uniform growth ideal for low borders

• Long flowering season – continuous display until frost

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ageratum houstonianum

• Variety: Blue Mink

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, 20–25 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Bedding and edging

• Container and patio displays

• Cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist compost; do not cover, as light aids germination

   • Maintain 18–22°C; germination usually takes 7–14 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings when large enough, grow on in small pots, then harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost

4. Spacing: Plant 20 cm apart

5. Care: Deadhead to extend the flowering season

Dwarf Stock ‘Brompton Winter’ – Seeds (Matthiola incana)

Dwarf Stock ‘Brompton Winter’ (Matthiola incana) is a charming annual producing fragrant, compact clusters of flowers in shades of pink, white, and lavender. Blooming from late autumn to early spring, it adds color and scent to borders, containers, and cottage gardens during the cooler months. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this variety attracts pollinators and is perfect for creating a cheerful winter or early spring display.

Why Grow "Brompton Winter"

• Fragrant, compact flower clusters in pink, white, and lavender

• Blooming season from late autumn to early spring

• Low-maintenance, hardy annual

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for winter color

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Matthiola incana)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Late autumn to early spring

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

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

Ideal For

• Adding winter and early spring color to borders and beds

• Container and window box planting

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

• Low-maintenance fragrant displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: August–October in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: September–November directly in soil (mild climates)

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–25 cm apart

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

• Water moderately until established

Strawflower Yellow – 900 Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum)

Bring sunshine to your garden with the cheerful Strawflower Yellow. Famous for its papery, long-lasting blooms, this variety glows in bright golden yellow, adding a warm touch to borders, beds, and everlasting arrangements. Perfect for fresh or dried floral displays.

What Makes It Special

• Vivid yellow blooms that hold their color when dried

• Easy to grow and drought-tolerant

• Blooms all summer until frost

• Excellent for both gardens and everlasting bouquets

Key Features

• Annual flower, height: 60–80 cm

• Papery, long-lasting blooms ideal for drying

• Thrives in sunny, well-drained spots

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

Ideal For

• Cutting and drying for arrangements

• Borders, beds, and cottage gardens

• Adding bright color to summer displays

• Drought-tolerant or low-maintenance gardens

Sowing

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

• Lightly cover seeds; germination in 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant or thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart

• Pinch out tips for bushier plants and more blooms

SOAPWORT SEEDS (Saponaria officinalis)

Bring charming, fragrant flowers and low-maintenance beauty to your garden with Soapwort. This hardy perennial produces clusters of soft pink blooms throughout summer, attracting pollinators while adding a cottage-garden feel to borders, beds, and wildflower areas. It’s easy to grow and spreads naturally for a long-lasting display.

Why Grow "Soapwort"

• Soft pink, fragrant blooms

• Hardy and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower areas

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Saponaria officinalis)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, beds, wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly areas

Ideal For

• Adding soft color and fragrance to borders and beds

• Naturalizing in cottage gardens or wildflower areas

• Attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Beginner gardeners seeking easy-to-grow perennials

Sowing & Growing

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

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun for best flowering

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

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

Mallow ‘Zebrina’ – Seeds

(Malva sylvestris)

Mallow ‘Zebrina’ is a striking biennial or short-lived perennial with vibrant violet-purple flowers adorned with darker purple stripes. Its long flowering season and bushy habit make it perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it adds a splash of color and attracts bees and butterflies.

Why Grow Mallow ‘Zebrina’?

• Vibrant violet-purple flowers with dark striped markings

• Long-flowering, bushy habit

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Key Features

• Type: Biennial / short-lived perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Low-maintenance ornamental 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: 30–40 cm apart

• Care: Water moderately; deadhead to prolong flowering