Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Godetia ‘Monarch’ Mix – Vibrant, Showy Blooms

Godetia ‘Monarch’ Mix produces vibrant, large flowers in a mix of striking colors. These elegant, easy-to-grow annuals add bold, eye-catching beauty to garden beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Large, vibrant, showy blooms

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Ideal for adding color to beds and borders

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–50 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to autumn

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Low-maintenance and hardy

Ideal For

• Garden borders and flower beds

• Containers and patio planters

• Cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly 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

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

Dwarf Stock Ten Week Mix Seeds (Matthiola incana)

Brighten up your garden with the charming Dwarf Stock Ten Week Mix. This compact variety of Matthiola incana produces clusters of richly colored blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, and white, all with a delightful fragrance. Fast-growing and easy to care for, this mix is perfect for adding vibrant color and scent to beds, borders, and containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in late winter to early spring or outdoors after the last frost.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil and keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

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

• Water regularly, especially during dry spells.

• Remove faded blooms to extend the flowering period.

Key Features

• Compact plants ideal for small spaces and containers

• Fragrant blooms in a rich color mix

• Quick to flower, ready in about 10 weeks from sowing

• Perfect for cut flowers and floral arrangements

• Easy-to-grow annual with long-lasting blooms

Ideal For

• Flower beds and borders

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Cottage gardens and cutting gardens

• Adding fragrance and color to small spaces

Sowing

• Best time: Late winter to spring

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Lightly cover seeds and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For continuous blooms, sow in small batches every 2–3 weeks during spring.

Crazy Daisy Seeds (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)

A fun twist on the traditional daisy, Crazy Daisy produces frilly, shaggy white petals with golden-yellow centers. Each bloom is unique, bringing playful charm and texture to borders, wildflower plantings, and cottage gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, they also make excellent cut flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Unique shaggy, frilled daisy flowers

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and long-flowering

• Excellent fresh cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–80 cm (24–32 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower meadows

• Borders and mixed perennial beds

• Fresh cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second year after sowing

Balloon Flower Blue Seeds (Platycodon grandiflorus)

The Balloon Flower Blue is a hardy perennial named for its unique balloon-shaped buds that open into striking star-like, violet-blue flowers. Blooming from mid to late summer, it provides bold color and a touch of elegance to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings. Easy to grow and long-lived, it thrives in sunny or lightly shaded spots and is a favorite with pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Unique balloon-shaped buds that burst into vivid starry blooms

• Hardy and long-lived perennial with minimal care needs

• A pollinator-friendly flower with long-lasting summer color

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 mixed beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

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

Sweet Scabious Mixed – Elegant, Fragrant Pincushion Blooms

Sweet Scabious (Scabiosa atropurpurea) offers charming, pincushion-like flowers in a romantic mix of crimson, lavender, pink, and white. With their sweet scent and airy, branching stems, these blooms bring elegance to borders and cutting gardens from summer through autumn. Loved by pollinators, they make excellent long-lasting cut flowers and add a vintage, cottage-garden feel.

What Makes It Special

• Fragrant, old-fashioned charm

• Beautiful color mix from soft pastels to rich tones

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Long stems perfect for cutting

• Blooms until frost

Key Features

• Height: 60–90 cm – tall, airy growth

• Hardy annual – flowers first year from seed

• Long vase life

• Excellent pollinator plant

• Prolonged flowering season

Ideal For

• Cottage and country-style gardens

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly borders

• Summer-to-autumn displays

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct in spring

• Cover seeds lightly with fine compost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–21°C

• Space plants 30 cm apart in full sun, well-drained soil

• Deadhead regularly for more blooms

Rose Mallow Mix Seeds (Lavatera trimestris)

Rose Mallow Mix is an easy-to-grow annual producing large, showy, hibiscus-like flowers in shades of pink, rose, and white. Its upright, bushy habit makes it perfect for garden beds, borders, and cottage gardens. Loved for its long flowering season and ability to attract pollinators, it adds a splash of color and elegance to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Large, hibiscus-like blooms in a mix of pink, rose, and white

• Long-flowering, adding color from summer to autumn

• Compact, bushy growth habit suitable for mixed plantings

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lavatera trimestris

• Variety: Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–100 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

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

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage garden beds

• Containers and patio displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh floral arrangements

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 occurs in 10–14 days at 18–22°C

3. Transplanting: Plant seedlings outdoors 30–50 cm apart after frost risk has passed

4. Care: Water moderately; deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Primrose Flower ‘Showy Evening’ – Silky Orchid Pink – Seeds (Oenothera speciosa)

Primrose Flower ‘Showy Evening’ (Oenothera speciosa) is a charming perennial featuring silky orchid-pink flowers with a delicate, evening-blooming fragrance. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it forms a low-growing carpet of blooms perfect for borders, rockeries, and cottage gardens. Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant, this primrose attracts pollinators and adds soft, romantic color to your garden.

Why Grow "Showy Evening"

• Silky orchid-pink flowers with evening fragrance

• Long flowering season from late spring to early summer

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant perennial

• Pollinator-friendly and ideal for ground cover

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Oenothera speciosa)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to early summer

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, ground cover, pollinator-friendly gardens

Ideal For

• Ground cover and low-growing flower beds

• Cottage and rock gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

• Adding soft, romantic color to borders and edges

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 25–30 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