Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Coleus ‘Everest Formula’ Mixed – Seeds (Coleus blumei)

Coleus ‘Everest Formula’ Mixed (Coleus blumei) is a striking annual known for its vibrant, multicolored foliage in shades of green, red, burgundy, and yellow. Blooming from late spring to autumn, this compact plant adds bold color and texture to borders, containers, and indoor displays. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it thrives in sunny or partially shaded spots and attracts attention with its dramatic foliage.

Why Grow "Everest Formula"

• Vibrant, multicolored foliage in green, red, burgundy, and yellow

• Long-lasting color from late spring to autumn

• Compact, low-maintenance annual

• Ideal for borders, containers, and indoor planting

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Coleus blumei)

• Height: 25–35 cm

• Flowering: Late spring to autumn (foliage-focused)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, containers, indoor displays, mixed beds

Ideal For

• Adding bold, colorful foliage to borders and containers

• Indoor or patio displays

• Cottage and mixed garden beds

• Eye-catching low-maintenance planting

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 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

• Water moderately until established

Cockscomb Flower Mix – Bold, Velvety, and Unforgettable

Cockscomb Flower Mix produces striking, velvety blooms in vibrant shades of red, yellow, pink, and orange. The unique crested flower heads resemble coral or a rooster’s comb, making them a standout in any border, bed, or bouquet. Long-lasting both in the garden and as cut or dried flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Unique crested blooms with velvety texture

• Vibrant mix of bold summer colors

• Excellent for fresh and dried floral arrangements

• Long flowering season until frost

• Thrives in sunny, warm conditions

Key Features

• Height: 30–40 cm – perfect for mid-border planting

• Unusual texture adds interest to displays

• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

• Low-maintenance and highly ornamental

Ideal For

• Bold summer borders and bedding

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Dried flower arrangements and crafts

• Adding exotic flair to cottage gardens

Sowing

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

• Plant seeds on the surface and lightly press into soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Requires full sun for best blooms

Columbine 'Barlow' Mix Seeds (Aquilegia vulgaris)

The Columbine 'Barlow' Mix offers a stunning selection of fully double, spurless blooms in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white. These unusual, pompom-like flowers stand out from traditional columbines, adding unique charm to cottage gardens and perennial borders. Hardy and reliable, they return year after year while attracting bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Double, spurless blooms in rich colors

• Distinctive dahlia-like flowers, unlike classic columbines

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly

Key Features

• Botanical name: Aquilegia vulgaris 'Barlow Mix'

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–80 cm (24–32 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Cottage and perennial gardens

• Wildlife and pollinator-friendly planting

• Cutting gardens for unique arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover lightly with soil; requires some light to germinate

• Germination: 21–35 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing

Clustered Bellflower Purple Seeds (Campanula glomerata ‘Dahurica’)

A striking perennial, Clustered Bellflower Purple produces dense clusters of deep purple, bell-shaped flowers atop sturdy stems. Hardy and long-flowering, this plant is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings, adding vertical interest and vibrant color from late spring to summer.

What Makes It Special

• Dense clusters of vibrant purple bell-shaped blooms

• Hardy, long-lasting perennial suitable for various garden settings

• Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinator gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Campanula glomerata ‘Dahurica’

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Garden borders and cottage-style plantings

• Pollinator-friendly and wildlife gardens

• Adding vertical interest to mixed plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Transplant seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second year after sowing

Clary Salvia – Seeds (Salvia horminum)

Clary Salvia (Salvia horminum) is an elegant, long-flowering annual producing vibrant spikes of violet, blue, or pink blooms. Blooming from summer to autumn, it attracts bees and butterflies while adding vertical interest and striking color to borders, containers, and cottage gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, Clary Salvia is perfect for creating eye-catching displays with minimal effort.

Why Grow "Clary Salvia"

• Vibrant spikes of violet, blue, or pink flowers

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Adds vertical interest and color to borders and containers

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Salvia horminum)

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Flowering: Summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

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

Ideal For

• Adding vertical color to borders and beds

• Patio and container planting

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Gardeners seeking long-flowering, low-maintenance annuals

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun

Clarkia ‘Pinkfairies Arianne’ Mix – 1000 Seeds (Clarkia pulchella)

Add delicate charm to your garden with Clarkia ‘Pinkfairies Arianne’ Mix, also known as Elkhorn Clarkia. This delightful annual showcases masses of dainty, open blooms in shades of pink, lavender, and white, dancing on airy stems. Perfect for creating a natural, meadow-like feel, it’s a pollinator-friendly flower that thrives with little care.

What Makes It Special

• Unique “fairy-like” flowers in pastel shades

• Airy, meadow-style growth with a natural look

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Excellent for borders, wildflower gardens, and bouquets

Key Features

• Hardy annual

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Blooms from early to mid-summer

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower meadows

• Naturalistic or pollinator-friendly planting

• Soft, romantic borders

• Summer cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after frost or in autumn in mild climates

• Scatter thinly, lightly cover with fine soil

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Low-maintenance once established

Clary Sage – White Swan Seeds (Salvia horminum)

Bring elegance and fragrance to your garden with Clary Sage – White Swan (Salvia horminum). This striking annual herb is prized for its large, pure white bracts that surround tiny flowers, creating a dramatic, eye-catching display. Both ornamental and aromatic, it’s an excellent choice for garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after the last frost.

• Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.

• Lightly cover seeds with fine soil and keep moist until germination (10–20 days).

• Thin seedlings once large enough to handle, spacing them about 20–25 cm apart.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering.

Key Features

• Pure white bracts that create a bold floral display

• Easy-to-grow annual, fast to flower in a single season

• Aromatic foliage, often used in traditional remedies and crafts

• Excellent as a cut flower for fresh or dried arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and flower borders

• Cutting gardens and bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Containers and decorative pots

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring indoors or outdoors after frost

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil consistently moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For a longer display, stagger sowings every few weeks during spring and early summer.

Clarkia Garland Flower Double Mix – 3000 Seeds (Clarkia unguiculata elegans)

Bring charm and colour to your garden with Clarkia Garland Flower Double Mix. These graceful annuals produce tall spikes packed with double, rose-like blooms in a range of pinks, purples, reds, and whites. Perfect for cutting, borders, or naturalized displays, Clarkia is a classic cottage garden favourite.

What Makes It Special

• Abundant double blooms with a romantic, rose-like look

• Wide mix of bright, cheerful colours

• Excellent for cut flowers with long vase life

• Easy to grow, reliable, and fuss-free

Key Features

• Hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Blooms summer to early autumn

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and wildflower borders

• Cut flower arrangements

• Mass planting for colourful displays

• Pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after frost

• Lightly rake seeds into prepared soil, keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm spacing

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging

Cinquefoil Potentilla 'Miss Willmott' Seeds (Potentilla nepalensis)

The Cinquefoil 'Miss Willmott' is a charming perennial with masses of rose-pink flowers marked with a darker red eye. Blooming freely from early summer into autumn, it adds a splash of color to borders, rock gardens, and cottage plantings. Hardy and easy to grow, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in sun or partial shade and is loved by pollinators.

What Makes It Special

• Distinct rose-pink blooms with a striking red eye

• Long flowering season from summer to autumn

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial perfect for borders

Key Features

• Botanical name: Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott'

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 45–60 cm (18–24 in)

• Bloom time: June to September

Ideal For

• Cottage and perennial borders

• Rock gardens and informal plantings

• Wildlife-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Lightly cover seeds; keep moist until germination

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing