Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

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.

Rocket Larkspur Mix – Seeds (Delphinium consolida)

The Rocket Larkspur Mix is a tall, elegant annual producing spires of delicate flowers in shades of pink, purple, lavender, and white. Perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and cutting gardens, these plants bring vertical interest and charm while also providing excellent flowers for fresh or dried arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Tall, graceful flower spikes with a mix of soft, vibrant colors

• Long-lasting blooms suitable for cutting

• Cottage garden favorite with classic charm

• Attracts pollinators and adds vertical interest

Key Features

• Botanical name: Delphinium consolida

• Variety: Rocket Larkspur Mix

• Seed count: Approx. 300 seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 75–120 cm tall, 25–35 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Early to late summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and classic borders

• Cutting gardens for fresh or dried flowers

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Adding vertical accents in mixed beds

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May or August–September outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Scatter seeds thinly on prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil

   • Germination: 14–28 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

   • Stake taller plants if grown in exposed sites

Sweet Pea 'Ripple' Mixed – Seeds

(Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea 'Ripple' Mixed is a delightful climbing annual featuring a mix of soft pastel blooms in pinks, creams, and lavenders with a sweet, intoxicating fragrance. Its long, sturdy stems are ideal for cutting, while its vigorous climbing habit makes it perfect for trellises, fences, and arches. A must-have for adding vertical interest, colour, and scent to summer gardens.

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 180–240 cm (climber)

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

• Uses: Trellises, fences, arches, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Vertical garden displays

• Cut flower arrangements

• Cottage-style gardens

• Fragrant garden corners

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–April in pots or trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 15–20°C

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

• Provide climbing support

• Regular deadheading encourages more blooms

Foxglove 'Excelsior' Mix Seeds (Digitalis purpurea – Biennial)

The Foxglove 'Excelsior' Mix is one of the most admired cottage garden classics, producing tall, elegant spires of tubular flowers in shades of rose, lavender, purple, cream, and white, often marked with speckled throats. Unlike traditional foxgloves, the Excelsior strain displays its flowers all around the stem, creating a fuller and more impressive floral column. As a biennial, it flowers in the second year after sowing and readily self-seeds for future displays.

What Makes It Special

• Traditional cottage garden favorite with tall, majestic flower spikes

• Excelsior strain bears blooms on all sides of the stem for maximum impact

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

• Excellent cut flower and stunning for borders or woodland plantings

Key Features

• Botanical name: Digitalis purpurea

• Variety: 'Excelsior' Mix

• Height/Spread: 120–150 cm tall, 40–60 cm spread

• Position: Partial shade to sun; prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Late spring to mid-summer (second year)

• Lifespan: Biennial, often self-seeds for naturalized displays

Ideal For

• Cottage and woodland-style gardens

• Back borders for height and structure

• Naturalizing in shaded areas

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Late spring to summer (May–July) for flowering the following year.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost (do not cover – light aids germination).

   • Keep at 18–22°C until germination (14–30 days).

   • Transplant seedlings 45 cm apart in borders or beds.

3. Care: Water regularly, especially in dry spells. Remove spent flower spikes to extend blooming, or allow some to seed for natural regeneration.

Giant Hyssop Blue – Seeds (Agastache mexicana)

Giant Hyssop Blue (Agastache mexicana) is a striking perennial producing tall spikes of fragrant blue-purple flowers from summer to early autumn. Its aromatic foliage and nectar-rich blooms make it highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, ensuring a lively pollinator-friendly garden. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, it adds height, color, and fragrance to borders, herb gardens, and cottage-style beds.

Why Grow "Giant Hyssop Blue"

• Tall spikes of vibrant blue-purple flowers

• Aromatic foliage with a long flowering season

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow

• Excellent pollinator magnet

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 vertical height and fragrance to borders

• Pollinator-friendly and wildlife gardens

• Cottage and herb garden displays

• Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance 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

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

Cornflower ‘Blue Diadem’ Seeds (Centaurea cyanus)

Add classic cottage garden charm with Cornflower ‘Blue Diadem’ (Centaurea cyanus). This annual produces striking deep blue, fringed flowers that bring vibrant color to borders, meadows, and cutting gardens. Easy to grow and long-flowering, it attracts pollinators and creates a timeless, eye-catching display.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring or autumn.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil.

• Keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart once established.

• Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and maintain plant vigor.

Key Features

• Striking deep blue, fringed flowers

• Hardy annual, easy to grow and long-flowering

• Ideal for borders, meadows, and cutting gardens

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Classic cottage garden appeal

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Meadow-style plantings and naturalized areas

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Spring or autumn directly outdoors

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow successive batches every 2–3 weeks in spring to extend the flowering season.

Sweet Pea ‘Royal Dreams’ Mix – Fragrant Elegance

Sweet Pea ‘Royal Dreams’ Mix offers tall, climbing vines adorned with richly colored, fragrant blooms. A classic favorite for trellises, fences, and cut flowers.

What Makes It Special

• Beautifully fragrant flowers

• Rich, regal color mix

• Vigorous climbing habit

• Excellent for cutting and bouquets

Key Features

• Annual climber

• Grows up to 180–200 cm tall with support

• Blooms in summer through early autumn

• Thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, and arches

• Cottage and wildlife gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

• Adding fragrance and color to outdoor spaces

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors in spring

• Soak seeds overnight for better germination

• Plant 2–3 cm deep

• Germination: 10–14 days at 15–18°C

• Space 15–20 cm apart; provide support for climbing

Pink Cornflower 'Tom Pouce Pink' – Seeds

(Centaurea cyanus)

Pink Cornflower 'Tom Pouce Pink' is a charming twist on the classic wildflower, offering soft pink, frilly blooms that brighten any garden. Easy to grow and rich in nectar, this variety attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while providing long-lasting cut flowers with a delicate cottage garden appeal.

Why Grow Pink Cornflower 'Tom Pouce Pink'?

• Rare, pastel-pink form of the traditional cornflower

• Pollinator-friendly & easy to grow

• Excellent as cut flowers or for naturalizing

• Hardy and adaptable in a range of soils

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Blooms: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained soil

Ideal For

• Wildflower & pollinator gardens

• Cottage-style plantings

• Borders & meadows

• Fresh cut flower arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March–May or August–September for earlier blooms next year

• Sow directly into prepared soil, covering lightly

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers