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

Dwarf Heliotrope ‘Marine’ – Fragrant Violet Beauty

Compact and richly fragrant, Dwarf Heliotrope ‘Marine’ produces clusters of deep violet blooms with a sweet, vanilla-like scent. A charming choice for borders, pots, and cottage gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Intense fragrance with vanilla notes

• Compact, bushy plants perfect for small spaces

• Vibrant violet-purple flower clusters

• Long-lasting blooms all summer

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Prefers full sun or partial shade

• Thrives in rich, well-drained soil

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Containers, pots, and patio planters

• Garden borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting and fragrant displays

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Press seeds lightly into soil, do not cover heavily

• Germination: 14–21 days at 20–22°C

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

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging

Dwarf Hollyhock ‘Queeny’ Purple – Seeds

(Althaea rosea) – Perennial, often grown as biennial

The Dwarf Hollyhock ‘Queeny’ Purple is a compact variety of the traditional cottage garden favorite. Unlike tall hollyhocks, this dwarf strain grows to a manageable height, making it suitable even for smaller gardens, pots, or the front of borders. It produces large, ruffled, purple blooms that flower generously from summer into autumn, creating a bold and dramatic display.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial (often grown as biennial)

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Spread: 40 cm

• Flowers: Large, rich purple, semi-double to double blooms

• Blooming period: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Mixed borders

• Container planting

• Pollinator-friendly gardens (attracts bees & butterflies)

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays with seed compost, lightly cover with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant: When large enough, harden off and plant outdoors after frost

• Direct sowing: April–May in flowering position

• Care: Water well in dry weather and remove faded flowers to encourage longer blooming

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' – Seeds

(Tropaeolum nanum)

Dwarf Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' is a compact, low-growing annual that produces vibrant peach-colored blooms with subtle apricot tones. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Easy to grow and fast-flowering, this variety also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding colour and life to your garden.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Containers and hanging baskets

• Borders and edging

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin or transplant to 20–25 cm spacing

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering

Dwarf Foxglove 'Foxy' Mix – 8000 Seeds (Digitalis purpurea)

Add cottage garden charm with Dwarf Foxglove 'Foxy', a compact variety that produces spires of trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of pink, purple, cream, and white. Unlike taller foxgloves, 'Foxy' grows to a manageable height, making it perfect for smaller gardens, beds, borders, and containers. Loved by bees and pollinators, it’s a classic for wildlife-friendly planting.

What Makes It Special

• Compact foxglove, only 60–80 cm tall

• Mix of soft, romantic colors with speckled throats

• Blooms in the first year from seed

• Perfect for beds, borders, and wildlife gardens

Key Features

• Pack Size: 8000 seeds

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Biennial (flowers in year one if sown early)

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Beds, borders, and mixed plantings

• Containers and small gardens

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors Jan–May on moist seed compost, press seeds lightly (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 25–30 cm

• Flowers: June–August

Dwarf Cosmos Early 'Vega' Mix – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

The Dwarf Cosmos Early 'Vega' Mix is a compact, early-flowering variety of cosmos that produces masses of cheerful, daisy-like blooms in shades of white, pink, and carmine-red. Unlike tall cosmos, 'Vega' grows into neat, bushy plants that stay compact, making it ideal for borders, bedding, patio pots, and containers. This easy-to-grow annual flowers quickly and blooms continuously throughout the summer.

Highlights

• Dwarf and bushy growth, perfect for smaller spaces

• Large, bright daisy-like blooms in mixed shades

• Early-flowering variety for a longer display

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

• Variety: Dwarf Early 'Vega' Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 25–40 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June–October

Perfect For

• Patio pots and containers

• Bedding and borders

• Compact cottage garden displays

• Long-lasting cut flowers

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors March–April at 18–21°C

• Cover seeds lightly with compost or vermiculite

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Transplant outdoors after frost risk has passed, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Can also be sown directly outdoors April–May

Dwarf Cornflower Double ‘Polka Dot’ Mix – Bright, Bushy & Blooming

Dwarf Cornflower Double ‘Polka Dot’ Mix produces masses of cheerful, fully double blooms in a rainbow of blues, pinks, purples, and whites. With a compact, bushy habit, these hardy annuals are perfect for edging, containers, and small spaces while still delivering the charm of traditional cornflowers. Long-lasting as cut flowers and adored by pollinators, they’re a colorful, easy-care choice for any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Fully double blooms in a playful mix of colors

• Compact height – ideal for small gardens and pots

• Long flowering season and pollinator-friendly

• Excellent for cut flowers despite shorter stems

• Easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Height: 30–40 cm – dwarf, bushy habit

• Hardy annual – tolerates cooler climates

• Vibrant and varied color mix

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Suitable for edging and mass planting

Ideal For

• Borders, edging, and path sides

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Cottage and wildlife-friendly gardens

• Low-maintenance, long-lasting summer displays

Sowing

• Direct sow in early spring or autumn for best results

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–18°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Dwarf Columbine Mix Seeds (Aquilegia vulgaris)

Charming and compact, Dwarf Columbine Mix produces dainty nodding blooms in a variety of colors, including purple, pink, blue, white, and yellow. With its smaller size, this hardy perennial is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Loved by bees and butterflies, it adds a touch of elegance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Compact plants with colorful nodding flowers

• Perfect for smaller gardens, borders, and pots

• Pollinator-friendly and easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical name: Aquilegia vulgaris

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 25–40 cm (10–16 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and compact borders

• Containers and cottage-style gardens

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover lightly with soil; needs light to germinate

• Germination: 21–35 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing

Dwarf Aster ‘Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose’ – Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Dwarf Aster ‘Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose’ (Callistephus chinensis) is a charming annual featuring abundant, fully double blooms in soft salmon-rose hues. Blooming from mid-summer to autumn, these compact asters are perfect for borders, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, they attract pollinators and add long-lasting color, making them ideal for cheerful summer displays and cut flower arrangements.

Why Grow "Thousand Wonders Salmon Rose"

• Fully double, soft salmon-rose blooms

• Long flowering season from mid-summer to autumn

• Compact, low-maintenance annual

• Pollinator-friendly and excellent for cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Callistephus chinensis)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Mid-summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Adding vibrant color to compact spaces and borders

• Container planting and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Summer cut flower arrangements

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 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering