Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

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

Cosmos 'Sensation' Mix – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

The Cosmos 'Sensation' mix is a classic cottage garden favorite, producing masses of large, daisy-like blooms in shades of pink, carmine, red, and pure white. With delicate, fern-like foliage and tall, graceful stems, this variety adds a light and airy charm to borders, wildflower meadows, and cut flower displays. Easy to grow and quick to bloom, it is an excellent choice for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.

Highlights

• Large daisy-like flowers in a vibrant color mix

• Ferny foliage and tall, elegant stems

• Long flowering season, from summer to autumn

• Excellent for cut flowers

• Hardy and easy to grow

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

• Variety: 'Sensation' Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 90–120 cm tall, 40–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June–October

Perfect For

• Cottage gardens

• Wildflower-style plantings

• Borders and background color

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors March–April at 18–21°C

• Cover seeds lightly with fine compost or vermiculite

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Harden off and plant out after the last frost, spacing 30–40 cm apart

• Alternatively, sow direct outdoors April–May where plants are to grow

Cosmos ‘Sea Shell’ Mix – Seeds (Cosmos bipinnatus)

The Cosmos ‘Sea Shell’ Mix is a striking and unusual variety of cosmos, admired for its distinctive tubular petals that resemble delicate sea shells. Blooms appear in vibrant shades of pink, carmine, rose, and white, creating a romantic, airy effect in the garden. This tall, free-flowering annual adds elegance to borders and makes excellent cut flowers.

Highlights

• Unique tubular, seashell-shaped petals

• Tall, graceful plants with airy foliage

• Continuous blooms all summer into autumn

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Cosmos bipinnatus

• Variety: ‘Sea Shell’ Mix

• Seed Count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 90–120 cm tall, 30–45 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering Period: June–October

Perfect For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower-style borders

• Tall background planting

• Cutting for long-lasting vase displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

• Sow indoors March–April at 18–21°C

• Cover seeds lightly with compost

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Harden off and plant out after frost, spacing 30–40 cm apart

• Can also be direct sown outdoors April–May

Cosmos 'Radiance' – Seeds

(Cosmos bipinnatus)

Cosmos 'Radiance' is a charming variety that produces large, daisy-like blooms in deep carmine-pink with a lighter halo around the golden-yellow centers. The graceful, feathery foliage and long, slender stems make it a superb choice for garden displays and cut flowers. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it’s a true summer favourite.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 90–120 cm

• Spread: 40–50 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly planting

• Borders and background planting

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April at 18–21°C

• Sow outdoors: May–June directly in final position

• Germination: 7–10 days

• Thin/transplant to 30–40 cm spacing

• Deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering

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

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

Cornflower Double ‘Frosty’ Mix – Abundant, Frilly Petal Charm

Cornflower Double ‘Frosty’ Mix produces masses of large, fully double blooms in icy shades of white, pale blue, lavender, and soft pink. These hardy annuals are easy to grow, flower generously, and make excellent cut flowers with long stems and a good vase life. Perfect for adding cool, romantic tones to summer borders and bouquets.

What Makes It Special

• Fully double blooms in a frosty pastel palette

• Excellent for cutting and long-lasting in vases

• Blooms over a long summer season

• Pollinator-friendly and low maintenance

• Traditional cottage garden favourite

Key Features

• Height: 75–90 cm – tall and upright

• Hardy annual – withstands cooler weather

• Easy to grow, even for beginners

• Great for mass planting

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and summer bouquets

• Cottage and wildflower-style borders

• Pollinator gardens

• Large drifts for a soft, romantic effect

Sowing

• Direct sow in early spring or autumn for earlier blooms

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–18°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Cornflower Double ‘Black Ball’ – Seeds

(Centaurea cyanus)

Cornflower Double ‘Black Ball’ is an annual with striking, deep black double blooms that add bold contrast to gardens and floral arrangements. Its long flowering season and compact growth make it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it also attracts bees and butterflies.

Why Grow Cornflower Double ‘Black Ball’?

• Striking deep black double blooms

• Long-flowering, compact annual

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Ideal for borders and cut flowers

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Borders, cottage gardens, and mixed beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting for floral arrangements

• Adding bold, dark contrast to plantings

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: Moderate watering; deadhead to prolong flowering

Cornflower ‘Sweet Sultan’ Mix – Fragrant, Frilly Heirloom Blooms

Cornflower ‘Sweet Sultan’ Mix produces large, softly fringed blooms in shades of cream, pink, mauve, and purple, carried on tall, slender stems. Known for their delightful sweet fragrance, these charming heirloom flowers make excellent cut blooms, filling vases with both color and scent. Hardy and easy to grow, they flower abundantly from midsummer to early autumn.

What Makes It Special

• Sweetly scented, fringed flowers in soft pastel shades

• Long, strong stems ideal for cutting

• Blooms continuously through summer

• Easy to grow and loved by pollinators

• A traditional cottage garden favourite

Key Features

• Height: 75–90 cm – tall, graceful plants

• Excellent vase life and fragrance

• Pollinator-friendly

• Hardy annual

• Adds height and texture to borders

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and scented bouquets

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Tall mixed borders

• Pollinator habitats

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed

• Cover seeds lightly with fine soil

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–18°C

• Space plants 30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil