Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Chinese Houses Seeds (Collinsia heterophylla)

The Chinese Houses is a charming annual wildflower, native to California, producing delicate whorls of purple and white, two-tone blossoms stacked like little pagodas. Its unique form and soft colors make it a lovely choice for borders, wildflower meadows, or naturalistic plantings. Easy to grow, it self-seeds readily and attracts bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive tiered flowers resembling miniature pagodas

• Native wildflower, easy to grow and care for

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Collinsia heterophylla

• Hardy annual

• Height: 30–50 cm (12–20 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Wildflower and meadow-style gardens

• Cottage and naturalistic borders

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors Mar–May or Aug–Sep for earlier blooms

• Lightly cover seeds with soil

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers in the same year

Chinese Foxglove – Seeds

(Rehmannia angulata)

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia angulata) is a striking perennial known for its elegant, tubular purple flowers and lush green foliage. Blooming from late summer to autumn, it adds a touch of exotic beauty to garden borders, woodland settings, and mixed perennial beds. Hardy and low-maintenance, it attracts pollinators and provides long-lasting color.

Why Grow Chinese Foxglove?

• Tubular, violet-purple blooms for late-season color

• Hardy and easy-to-grow perennial

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Adds height and elegance to borders

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Late summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed perennial borders

• Woodland and naturalistic gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Late-season color accents

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: Early spring in pots or trays at 18–20°C

• Germination: 14–28 days

• Transplant: Plant out after last frost

• Care: Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture; minimal maintenance required

Chinese Forget-Me-Not Blue – 750 Seeds (Cynoglossum amabile)

Fill your garden with clouds of delicate, true-blue blossoms with Chinese Forget-Me-Not Blue. Easy to grow and long-blooming, this cottage-garden favorite adds charm to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Produces masses of dainty sky-blue flowers

• Long-lasting blooms ideal for cutting

• Classic cottage-garden beauty with minimal effort

Key Features

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Blooms: Summer through autumn

• Hardy annual, easy to grow from seed

Ideal For

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Wildflower-style plantings

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow outdoors Mar–May or Aug–Sep for earlier blooms

• Sow thinly in well-drained soil, lightly cover with compost

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–18°C

• Thin seedlings to 25 cm apart

China Aster Tall Pompon Rubens Mix – Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Description:
Add vibrant color and texture to your garden with China Aster Tall Pompon Rubens Mix (Callistephus chinensis). This annual produces tall, sturdy stems adorned with dense, pompon-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting for bouquets, these asters provide long-lasting blooms throughout late summer to autumn. Easy to grow, they bring classic elegance to any garden setting.

Key Features

• Tall-growing annual with pompon-shaped flowers

• Colorful mix: red, pink, purple, and white blooms

• Long-lasting flowers from late summer to autumn

• Excellent for cutting and floral arrangements

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed flower gardens

• Borders and bedding displays

• Cut flower bouquets and arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–35 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Water moderately and consistently

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

• Support tall stems if necessary

• Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks

Chinese Forget-Me-Not 'Mystic' Pink – Seeds (Cynoglossum amabile)

A soft and romantic twist on a classic cottage flower, Chinese Forget-Me-Not 'Mystic' Pink produces delicate clusters of pink blooms that bring charm to beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Long-flowering and easy to grow, it’s a pollinator-friendly addition that adds elegance to any garden.

Why Grow 'Mystic' Pink

• Unique pink color rarely found in forget-me-nots

• Attracts bees, butterflies & other pollinators

• Ideal for cut flowers with a soft pastel tone

• Low-maintenance, blooms over a long period

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower plantings, cutting

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens & wildflower meadows

• Cut flower bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Soft color themes and romantic borders

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: April–May, directly into prepared soil

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Water regularly until established

• Flowers first year

China Aster Scarlet – 400 Seeds (Callistephus chinensis)

Description:
Bring vibrant color and classic elegance to your garden with China Aster Scarlet (Callistephus chinensis). This annual produces tall, sturdy stems adorned with dense, scarlet-colored flowers throughout late summer and autumn. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens, these asters provide long-lasting blooms and attract pollinators. Easy to grow from seed, they add striking beauty to any garden setting.

Key Features

• Tall-growing annual with dense scarlet flowers

• Long-lasting blooms from late summer to autumn

• Excellent for cutting and floral arrangements

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage and cutting gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Vibrant seasonal color displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–22°C

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spacing: 30–35 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Care Tips

• Water moderately and consistently

• Deadhead to prolong flowering

• Support tall stems if necessary

• Feed every 2–3 weeks with balanced fertilizer

Celosia ‘Flamingo Feather’ – Elegant, Long-Lasting Plumes

Celosia ‘Flamingo Feather’ produces graceful, feathery spires in shades of soft pink to deep rose that sway gently in the breeze. These tall, airy blooms add texture and height to borders, cut flower gardens, and dried arrangements. Flowering from summer to frost, they bring movement and elegance to any display.

What Makes It Special

• Striking pink feathery blooms with a soft, romantic look

• Tall, upright growth perfect for adding height

• Excellent cut flower with long vase life

• Suitable for drying and craft work

• Heat-tolerant and long-flowering

Key Features

• Height: 80–100 cm – ideal for back borders

• Unique texture for mixed arrangements

• Blooms from midsummer until frost

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

• Low-maintenance, thrives in sunny spots

Ideal For

• Cutting gardens and floral arrangements

• Cottage garden borders and tall beds

• Dried flower crafts and wreaths

• Adding height and texture to displays

Sowing

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

• Surface sow and lightly press into soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

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

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