Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Iceland Poppy ‘Artists Glory’ Mix Seeds (Papaver nudicaule)

Bring a painterly touch to your garden with Iceland Poppy ‘Artists Glory’ Mix. This charming annual produces delicate, papery blooms in a vibrant mix of reds, pinks, oranges, yellows, and whites, creating a stunning spring-to-summer display. Its soft, nodding flowers add elegance to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings.

Why Grow ‘Artists Glory’ Mix

• Stunning mix of bright, papery blooms

• Hardy, easy-to-grow annual

• Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and cut flowers

Key Features

• Botanical name: Papaver nudicaule

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Spread: 20–25 cm

• Flowering: Late spring–summer

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, rock gardens, cut flowers, cottage gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–March in trays, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–18°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming

Sage Red-Orange – Seeds (Salvia splendens)

Sage Red-Orange (Salvia splendens) is a vibrant annual producing striking red-orange spikes of tubular flowers. Blooming from summer to autumn, this heat-tolerant plant adds bold color and vertical interest to borders, containers, and cottage-style gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it perfect for pollinator-friendly planting and long-lasting summer displays.

Why Grow "Red-Orange Sage"

• Bold red-orange flower spikes

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Easy-to-grow, low-maintenance annual

• Pollinator-friendly and visually striking

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Salvia splendens)

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Adding vertical color to borders and mixed beds

• Cottage and container gardens

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

• Summer and autumn garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Water moderately until established

Quaking Grass Seeds (Briza minor)

Quaking Grass is a delicate, annual ornamental grass with airy, heart-shaped seed heads that tremble and shimmer in the breeze. Its fine texture and graceful movement add charm to borders, wildflower meadows, and container plantings. Easy to grow, it also makes attractive cut or dried arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Light, quivering heart-shaped seed heads

• Adds texture and movement to gardens

• Excellent for cut flowers and dried arrangements

Key Features

• Botanical name: Briza minor

• Hardy annual

• Height: 30–50 cm (12–20 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows

• Containers and pots

• Fresh or dried flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May or Sep–Oct

• Lightly press seeds into soil; do not cover heavily

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in the same year

Godetia ‘Orange Glory’ – Vibrant Orange Blooms

Godetia ‘Orange Glory’ produces large, vivid orange flowers on compact, bushy plants. These easy-to-grow annuals add cheerful color to garden beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Bright, showy orange blooms

• Long-flowering and low-maintenance

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Perfect for vibrant garden displays

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–50 cm tall

• Blooms from late spring to autumn

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Hardy and easy to grow

Ideal For

• Garden beds and borders

• 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

Saponaria ‘Soapwort Pink Beauty’ Seeds (Saponaria vaccaria)

Saponaria ‘Soapwort Pink Beauty’ is a charming perennial known for its delicate, soft pink blooms and aromatic foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, it adds a graceful touch to borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings. Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant, it attracts pollinators and brings long-lasting beauty to any garden.

What Makes It Special

• Soft pink, delicate blooms over aromatic foliage

• Long flowering period from late spring to summer

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Saponaria vaccaria

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Containers and sunny beds

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 10–21 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward

Sweet William Scarlet Seeds (Dianthus barbatus Red)

Sweet William Scarlet is a vibrant biennial flower renowned for its rich, scarlet-red flower clusters. With upright growth and densely packed blooms, it is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. This hardy biennial adds striking color and charm to any garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Produces vivid scarlet-red flower clusters

• Compact, upright growth ideal for borders and mixed beds

• Excellent for cut flowers with long-lasting blooms

• Biennial: reliable flowering in the second year

Key Features

• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus

• Common name: Sweet William Scarlet

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–50 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Second year; late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Biennial

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed flower beds

• Cut flower arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and patio planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow:

   • Indoors: February–April for transplanting

   • Outdoors: April–May in well-prepared soil

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the surface and press lightly into soil

   • Keep soil moist until germination (10–20 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Protect young plants from frost; deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom

Catchfly 'Rubra Electra' – 4000 Seeds (Silene armeria)

Bring dazzling bursts of deep pink to your garden with Catchfly 'Rubra Electra'. This charming annual produces airy, delicate flowers perfect for borders, meadows, and cottage gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Stunning deep pink blooms with a long flowering period

• Adds height and texture to flower beds

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

Key Features

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Full sun loving, drought-tolerant

• Blooms: late spring to summer

• Annual, self-seeding

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cottage-style and naturalistic plantings

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow outdoors after the last frost

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

Nemophila ‘Five Spot’ – Seeds (Nemophila maculata)

The Nemophila ‘Five Spot’ is an annual with striking white cup-shaped flowers marked by bold purple spots, giving a unique, eye-catching display. Its compact, spreading habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers, creating a charming carpet of patterned blooms in spring and early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white flowers with deep purple spots

• Compact, spreading growth habit ideal for mass planting

• Long-lasting spring display with continuous flowering

• Adds visual interest and attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Nemophila maculata

• Variety: ‘Five Spot’

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, spreading 20–30 cm

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

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Borders and edging

• Rock and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–May outdoors or March–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Cosmidium ‘Brunette’ – 320 Seeds (Cosmidium burridgeanum)

A true garden treasure, Cosmidium ‘Brunette’ delights with its unique, velvety blooms of deep maroon petals edged in golden yellow. This striking contrast makes it a showstopper in borders, wildflower meadows, or cut flower arrangements. Easy to grow and loved by pollinators, it adds a rich, dramatic touch to summer gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Unique bicolor flowers in rich maroon and golden yellow

• Long-flowering annual that thrives in most soils

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects

• Excellent as a cut flower and for wild garden displays

Key Features

• Hardy annual, height: 40–60 cm

• Blooming season: Summer through autumn

• Full sun to partial shade

• Low-maintenance and highly ornamental

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows & naturalistic plantings

• Cottage gardens & mixed borders

• Cutting gardens for striking floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly spaces

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after frost has passed

• Lightly rake seeds into prepared soil; keep moist until germination

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart for best displays