Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Sweet Pea 'Prima Ballerina Tricolor' Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A striking and elegant variety, Sweet Pea 'Prima Ballerina Tricolor' delights with its unique mix of pink, white, and lilac blooms. These beautifully ruffled flowers carry the classic sweet pea fragrance, making them a favorite for both gardens and cut flower arrangements. A vigorous climber, it’s perfect for trellises, arches, and fences, adding vertical color and charm all summer long.

Why Grow 'Prima Ballerina Tricolor'

• Distinctive tricolor blooms in soft pink, lilac, and white

• Classic sweet pea fragrance

• Ideal for cutting – long stems and elegant flowers

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Trellises, fences, cut flowers, cottage gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

• Plant out after frost, spacing 20–30 cm apart

• Provide support for climbing

• Deadhead regularly for continuous flowering

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 Brilliant Red – Bold, Vibrant Blooms

Godetia Brilliant Red produces striking, large red flowers on compact, bushy plants. Perfect for adding dramatic color to garden beds, borders, and containers, these annuals make a stunning display.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliant red, showy blooms

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Adds bold color and elegance to any garden

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

Giant Hyssop White – Seeds (Agastache mexicana)

Giant Hyssop White (Agastache mexicana) is a stunning perennial that produces elegant white flower spikes with a delicate fragrance. Blooming from summer to early autumn, its aromatic foliage and nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, it adds vertical structure, fragrance, and brightness to borders, herb gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.

Why Grow "Giant Hyssop White"

• Tall spikes of elegant white flowers

• Fragrant foliage with a long flowering season

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance

• Highly attractive to pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Agastache mexicana)

• Height: 60–100 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, herb gardens, cottage gardens, pollinator planting

Ideal For

• Adding height and brightness to borders

• Pollinator-friendly and wildlife gardens

• Cottage-style and herb gardens

• Drought-tolerant, easy-care planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun

• Water sparingly once established

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

Nodding Catchfly 'Triumph' – 400 Seeds (Silene pendula)

Delight your garden with Nodding Catchfly 'Triumph', featuring charming, nodding flowers that add movement and color to borders, rock gardens, and wildflower mixes.

What Makes It Special

• Elegant nodding flowers in soft shades

• Long-lasting blooms

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow from seed

Key Features

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Full sun, well-drained soil

• Annual, self-seeding

Ideal For

• Flower borders and rock gardens

• Cottage gardens and meadows

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cut flowers

Sowing

• Sow outdoors after the last frost

• Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

Aster Tall 'Rainbow' Single Mix – 450 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Create a dazzling summer display with Aster Tall 'Rainbow' Single Mix. This vibrant blend produces elegant, daisy-like blooms in a full spectrum of colors. Tall and graceful, these asters make a striking addition to borders and provide long stems ideal for cutting.

Why Grow 'Rainbow' Single Mix

• Wide range of bright, cheerful colors

• Tall, upright habit for garden impact

• Perfect for cut flowers and bouquets

• Long flowering season

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual (Callistephus chinensis)

• Height: 60–80 cm (tall)

• Flowering: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cutting gardens, bouquets

Ideal For

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Summer flower beds and displays

• Bright floral arrangements

• Adding height to mixed borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays/pots

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Deadhead to prolong blooming

Godetia ‘Duchess of Albany’ – Stunning Deep Pink Blooms

Godetia ‘Duchess of Albany’ produces large, vibrant deep pink flowers on compact, bushy plants. Perfect for adding elegance and a pop of color to garden beds, borders, and containers.

What Makes It Special

• Bold, deep pink flowers

• Long-flowering and easy to grow

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Adds elegance and charm to any garden

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

Carnation Chadbaud ‘Benigna’ – 100 Seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Carnation Chadbaud ‘Benigna’ (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a beautiful, compact annual with soft pink, fragrant blooms. Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, it adds elegance and color to your garden from late spring to autumn. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it also attracts pollinators.

Why Grow "Benigna"

• Fragrant soft pink blooms

• Compact, bushy growth habit

• Long flowering period from late spring to autumn

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Dianthus caryophyllus)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: May–October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, rockeries, containers, patios, cottage gardens

Ideal For

• Small garden beds and borders

• Rockeries and container planting

• Patio displays and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged flowering