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

Desert Bluebell – Stunning Sky-Blue Blooms

Desert Bluebells (Phacelia campanularia) produce vibrant sky-blue, bell-shaped flowers that create a striking display in any garden. Hardy and easy to grow, these annuals are perfect for borders, wildflower meadows, or attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant sky-blue bell-shaped flowers

• Fast-growing and hardy

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Ideal for naturalistic garden designs and wildflower meadows

Key Features

• Annual plant

• Grows 30–50 cm tall

• Blooms in late spring to early summer

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Drought-tolerant once established

Ideal For

• Garden borders and beds

• Wildflower meadows

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and cottage gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors after last frost

• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers sunny locations with well-drained soil

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

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

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

Godetia ‘Sybil Sherwood’ – Elegant Pink Blooms

Godetia ‘Sybil Sherwood’ produces large, soft pink flowers with a delicate, graceful appearance. Compact and easy-to-grow, these annuals bring charm and elegance to garden beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Soft, showy pink blooms

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Perfect for adding elegance and color to gardens

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 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

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

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

Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' – Seeds

(Zinnia haageana)

The Zinnia 'Chippendale Daisy' is a vibrant, long-blooming annual that produces an abundance of cheerful, daisy-like flowers in warm shades of red, orange, and golden yellow, often with contrasting centers. Compact and robust, this variety is excellent for adding bold splashes of colour to borders, flower beds, and containers. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it’s a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: June–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Beds, borders, and pots

• Summer floral displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, in trays at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after frost risk has passed

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Transplant/Thin: 25–30 cm apart

• Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming