Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Purple Coneflower 'Starlight' – Seeds

(Echinacea purpurea)

Purple Coneflower 'Starlight' is a hardy perennial known for its striking lavender-purple petals surrounding a prominent orange-brown central cone. Its long-lasting blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while its robust, upright growth makes it a standout in borders, wildflower meadows, and perennial gardens. This variety is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, perfect for sustainable planting.

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Spread: 40–50 cm

• Flowering: July–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Perennial borders and cottage gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Cut flower arrangements

• Naturalized or meadow-style gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: April–May, directly in soil

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Thin seedlings to 40–50 cm apart

• Mulch and water moderately; low-maintenance once established

Russell Lupin ‘Chandelier’ Seeds (Lupinus polyphyllus)

Bring vertical elegance and vibrant color to your garden with Russell Lupin ‘Chandelier’ (Lupinus polyphyllus). This perennial produces tall, spire-like flower spikes in mixed shades of pink, purple, and white, adding a striking focal point to borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. Hardy, long-flowering, and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators for a lively and colorful display.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost risk has passed.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Soak seeds overnight to improve germination and lightly scratch the seed coat.

• Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep and keep soil moist.

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart to allow healthy growth.

• Provide support for taller flower spikes if necessary and deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Key Features

• Tall, spire-like flower spikes in pink, purple, and white shades

• Hardy perennial, long-flowering and easy to grow

• Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Adds vertical structure and vibrant focal points to garden beds

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

• Adding height and structure to perennial beds

Sowing

• Best time: 6–8 weeks before last frost indoors or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Sow 1–2 cm deep, soak seeds overnight for best results

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Soaking and nicking seeds before sowing improves germination and ensures stronger seedlings.

Snapdragon 'Trumpet Serenade' – Seeds (Antirrhinum majus)

A striking variety of snapdragon with tall, trumpet-shaped blooms in a rich mix of colors. Long-flowering and versatile, 'Trumpet Serenade' adds height, structure, and vibrant color to summer borders and cutting gardens. Beloved by pollinators, it brings life and charm to any display.

Why Grow Snapdragon 'Trumpet Serenade'?

• Showy, trumpet-like blooms in mixed colors

• Long flowering season

• Excellent as a cut flower

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–75 cm

• Flowers: Summer into early autumn

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Use: Borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, containers

Ideal For

• Adding vertical color to mixed borders

• Cutting for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Cottage-style and wildlife gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, lightly pressing seeds into moist compost (do not cover, needs light to germinate)

• Germination: 10–21 days at 18–21°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 25 cm apart

• Flowers: June–October

Tip: Pinch out young plants to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.

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

“Blindeyes” Poppy – Seeds (Papaver dobium)

Description:
Add delicate charm to your garden with “Blindeyes” Poppy (Papaver dobium). This striking annual produces elegant, cup-shaped blooms in shades of white or pale pink with a dark central “eye,” giving it its distinctive name. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows, these poppies attract pollinators and bring a soft, whimsical touch to any garden. Easy to grow from seed and long-flowering, they are ideal for both naturalistic and formal plantings.

Key Features

• Elegant cup-shaped blooms with a dark central “eye”

• Annual variety, easy to grow from seed

• Long-lasting blooms from late spring to summer

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Adds delicate charm to borders and meadows

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed flower beds

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Naturalistic or whimsical garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Outdoors: March–April

• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Care Tips

• Water lightly until seedlings establish

• Deadhead faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming

• Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

• Allow some self-seeding for future seasons

Poached Egg Plant – 460 Seeds (Limnanthes douglasii)

Brighten your garden with Poached Egg Plant, featuring charming white flowers with golden centers that resemble tiny poached eggs. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive white-and-yellow blooms

• Compact and bushy growth habit

• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

Key Features

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Full sun to partial shade

• Annual, blooms late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Garden borders and rockeries

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and cottage-style gardens

Sowing

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

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

Russell Lupin ‘Chatelaine Pink’ Seeds (Lupinus polyphyllus)

Add romantic charm to your garden with Russell Lupin ‘Chatelaine Pink’ (Lupinus polyphyllus). This hardy perennial produces tall spires of soft pink flowers that rise above lush green foliage, creating a dramatic vertical display. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements, it blooms from early to mid-summer and attracts pollinators to your garden.

How to Grow

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

• Soak seeds in warm water overnight before sowing to improve germination.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

• Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep moist until germination (14–28 days).

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing 40–50 cm apart.

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a second flowering.

Key Features

• Tall spires of soft pink blooms for striking vertical accents

• Hardy perennial, returning year after year

• Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flowers

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Long-flowering, from early to mid-summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and mixed flower borders

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Adding height and structure to garden plantings

• Fresh cut flower arrangements

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or autumn

• Germination: 14–28 days

• Pre-soak seeds overnight before sowing

• Prefers sunny, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Avoid disturbing established plants—lupins prefer to remain in place for best performance.