Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

Statice ‘Petit Bouquet’ Mix – Seeds

(Limonium sinuatum) – Annual Cut Flower

The Statice ‘Petit Bouquet’ mix produces compact plants covered in clusters of papery flowers in shades of blue, pink, yellow, white, and lavender. Known for their exceptional vase life, these blooms remain vibrant whether fresh or dried, making them a favorite for bouquets and floral crafts.

Key Features

• Type: Annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Blooming period: June–September

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

Ideal For

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

• Borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens

• Long-lasting floral crafts

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April, in trays or pots at 18–22°C

• Sow outdoors: May, after last frost

• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Care: Prefers sunny, sheltered spots; drought-tolerant once established

Statice Lavender Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice Lavender is a classic everlasting flower, producing masses of delicate lavender-colored blooms on strong stems. Known for retaining its color and shape when dried, it is highly valued by florists and gardeners alike. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant annual provides a long season of bloom and makes a superb cut or dried flower.

What Makes It Special

• Soft lavender blooms with a papery texture

• Excellent for drying and long-lasting arrangements

• Long flowering season through summer and autumn

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low maintenance

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Lavender

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–75 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; prefers sandy, well-drained soils

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Dried flower arrangements and crafts

• Fresh floral bouquets

• Cottage gardens and summer borders

• Easy-care, drought-tolerant planting

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; outdoors after last frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on surface of moist seed compost, lightly cover with vermiculite

   • Keep at 18–20°C; germination takes 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Grow on, then harden off and plant 25–30 cm apart

4. Care: Prefers sunny, well-drained soil; avoid heavy watering

Statice Blue Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice Blue is a classic everlasting flower, cherished for its vibrant blue papery blooms that retain their color beautifully both fresh and dried. Known for its durability and striking display, this hardy annual is a favorite for cut flower gardens, dried arrangements, and border plantings. With long stems and vivid color, it adds elegance to bouquets and flower beds alike.

What Makes It Special

• Striking deep blue blooms that hold color when dried

• Excellent for fresh bouquets and everlasting arrangements

• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance

• Long-lasting cut flower with a professional florist’s touch

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Blue

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–75 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained, sandy/light soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Fresh cut and dried flower arrangements

• Cottage gardens and summer borders

• Drought-tolerant and coastal gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting schemes

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors; or outdoors after frost has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on the surface of moist compost, cover lightly with vermiculite

   • Keep at 18–20°C; germination in 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings and grow on; plant 25–30 cm apart once frost-free

4. Care: Prefers light soil and sunny conditions; water sparingly

Statice 'Pacific Mix' Seeds (Limonium sinuatum)

Statice ‘Pacific Mix’ is a classic cut-flower favorite, prized for its long-lasting papery blooms in a vibrant mix of colors. These hardy annuals produce clusters of flowers that keep their brilliance both fresh in the vase and when dried, making them ideal for everlasting arrangements. Easy to grow and tolerant of dry conditions, they are a must-have for cottage gardens and flower borders.

What Makes It Special

• Long-lasting blooms, fresh or dried

• Vibrant mix of colors for floral displays

• Excellent for cut flower and dried arrangements

• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established

Key Features

• Botanical name: Limonium sinuatum

• Variety: Pacific Mix

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–75 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; light, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: July–September

Ideal For

• Fresh cut flower arrangements

• Everlasting dried flower bouquets

• Cottage gardens and summer borders

• Drought-tolerant planting schemes

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors, or direct sow outdoors after frost

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost, lightly covering with fine vermiculite

   • Maintain 18–20°C; germination takes 10–20 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings and grow on; plant outdoors 25–30 cm apart after frost has passed

4. Care: Water sparingly; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

Standing Cypress – 150 Seeds (Ipomopsis rubra)

Add a dramatic vertical accent to your garden with Standing Cypress (Ipomopsis rubra). This hardy biennial or short-lived perennial produces tall, slender spikes covered with brilliant scarlet-red, trumpet-shaped flowers. Loved by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, it creates a striking display in wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings. Its fern-like foliage provides texture, while the flowers bloom in succession for weeks of color.

Why Grow Standing Cypress?

• Vibrant scarlet-red tubular flowers

• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators

• Tall, airy spires up to 90–150 cm

• Perfect for naturalistic and meadow plantings

• Heat and drought tolerant once established

Key Features

• Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial wildflower

• Height: 90–150 cm

• Flowering: Summer (July–September)

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Uses: Pollinator gardens, borders, meadows, cut flowers

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows & prairie gardens

• Pollinator-friendly planting

• Adding height to borders and backdrops

• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscapes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots, cover lightly with soil

• Sow outdoors: Directly in April–June where they are to grow

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–22°C

• Thin/plant spacing: 25–30 cm apart

• Flowers the second year, but may self-seed for naturalized displays

St. John’s Wort – Seeds (Hypericum perforatum)

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a hardy perennial herb known for its bright yellow star-shaped flowers and long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. It grows easily in gardens, meadows, or wildflower plantings, attracting pollinators while adding natural beauty.

Often valued for its ornamental and herbal qualities, St. John’s Wort thrives in poor soils and sunny locations, making it a low-maintenance addition to cottage gardens and naturalized landscapes.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Sow outdoors: April – June, or autumn for natural stratification

• Depth: Surface sow – seeds need light to germinate

• Spacing: 30 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile, sandy or rocky soils

Key Features

• Perennial herb with golden yellow, star-shaped blooms

• Attracts bees and pollinators

• Grows well in poor, dry soils – low maintenance

• Suitable for borders, meadows, and herb gardens

• Traditional herb, long valued in folklore and medicine

Flowering & Harvest

• Flowering time: June – September

• Blooms can be collected at peak flowering if used for herbal purposes.

Spike Speedwell Seeds (Veronica spicata)

Spike Speedwell is a hardy perennial producing striking vertical spikes of violet-blue flowers over dense green foliage. Its long flowering period from early summer to autumn makes it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Low-maintenance and attractive to bees and butterflies, it also works well in mixed perennial beds.

What Makes It Special

• Tall, elegant spikes of violet-blue flowers

• Long-flowering, hardy, and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Veronica spicata

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

• Bloom time: Early summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and perennial borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Mixed beds and wildlife plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil; keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing

Speedwell Royal Blue Seeds (Veronica teucrium)

Speedwell Royal Blue is a hardy perennial featuring striking vertical spikes of deep royal blue flowers above glossy green foliage. Its long flowering period makes it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Low-maintenance and elegant, it also works beautifully in mixed perennial beds.

What Makes It Special

• Bold vertical spikes of royal blue flowers

• Hardy and long-flowering perennial

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Veronica teucrium

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

• Bloom time: Early summer to late summer

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and perennial borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Mixed beds and wildlife plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil; keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers the second year after sowing

SOFT PINK MALLOW SEEDS (Lavatera trimestris)

Soft Pink Mallow is a charming annual that fills the garden with delicate, hibiscus-like blooms in soft pastel pink. Flowering over a long summer season, it creates a graceful display in borders, beds, and cottage gardens while also making an excellent cut flower. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly, this mallow is perfect for adding color and elegance with minimal effort.

Why Grow "Soft Pink Mallow"

• Beautiful hibiscus-like flowers in soft pink shades

• Long flowering season for continuous color

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Lavatera trimestris)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn (June–September)

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator planting

Ideal For

• Cottage and informal garden styles

• Adding soft pastel tones to mixed borders

• Cutting for fresh floral arrangements

• Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Sow outdoors: Directly after frost danger has passed

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil