Cottage Garden Flower Seeds

SOAPWORT SEEDS (Saponaria officinalis)

Bring charming, fragrant flowers and low-maintenance beauty to your garden with Soapwort. This hardy perennial produces clusters of soft pink blooms throughout summer, attracting pollinators while adding a cottage-garden feel to borders, beds, and wildflower areas. It’s easy to grow and spreads naturally for a long-lasting display.

Why Grow "Soapwort"

• Soft pink, fragrant blooms

• Hardy and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower areas

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Saponaria officinalis)

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowering: Summer (June–September)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Borders, beds, wildflower gardens, pollinator-friendly areas

Ideal For

• Adding soft color and fragrance to borders and beds

• Naturalizing in cottage gardens or wildflower areas

• Attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Beginner gardeners seeking easy-to-grow perennials

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: 6–8 weeks before the last frost

• Sow outdoors: After frost danger has passed

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Space seedlings: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and full sun for best flowering

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.

Snapdragon Tall ‘Ruby Red’ Seeds (Antirrhinum majus maximum)

Snapdragons are a cottage garden favorite, and the Tall Ruby Red variety brings a bold splash of deep crimson to your beds and borders. These elegant spikes grow tall and upright, producing dense clusters of velvety, ruby-red flowers that bloom over a long season. Highly attractive to pollinators and easy to grow, they are perfect for creating vertical interest in flower beds, cutting gardens, and cottage-style displays.

What Makes It Special

• Striking ruby-red blooms for dramatic color impact

• Long flowering season, from summer to autumn

• Excellent as a cut flower with a long vase life

• Loved by bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus maximum

• Common name: Snapdragon Tall ‘Ruby Red’

• Seed count: Approx. per pack (customizable)

• Height/Spread: 60–80 cm tall, upright growth

• Position: Full sun, fertile well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June – October

• Lifespan: Half-hardy annual

Ideal For

• Cottage gardens and classic borders

• Tall bedding displays for height and contrast

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cut flower arrangements

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Indoors from February–April; outdoors from May.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist seed compost (do not cover; needs light to germinate).

   • Keep at 18–20°C until germination (10–20 days).

   • Transplant seedlings when large enough, spacing 25–30 cm apart.

3. Care: Pinch out growing tips for bushier plants and deadhead regularly to extend flowering.

Snapdragon ‘Brighton Rock’ Striped Mix Seeds (Antirrhinum majus)

A colorful and cheerful annual, Snapdragon ‘Brighton Rock’ Striped Mix produces tall spikes of striped blooms in a mix of vibrant shades. Hardy and long-flowering, these snapdragons are perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and container plantings, adding vertical interest and attracting pollinators throughout summer.

What Makes It Special

• Striking striped blooms in a mix of vibrant colors

• Hardy, tall, and long-flowering annual

• Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinator gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus

• Hardy annual

• Height: 40–90 cm (16–36 in)

• Bloom time: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Garden borders and cottage-style plantings

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 10–21 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–30 cm apart

• Flowers the same year after sowing

Silver Sea Holly – Seeds

(Eryngium planum)

Silver Sea Holly is a striking perennial known for its spiky, steel-blue flowers and silvery foliage. Its architectural form adds texture and drama to borders, rockeries, and perennial beds. Long-lasting and drought-tolerant, it also attracts bees and butterflies, making it perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Why Grow Silver Sea Holly?

• Unique spiky, steel-blue flowers with silvery foliage

• Hardy, drought-tolerant perennial

• Long-lasting blooms ideal for cutting

• Attracts bees and butterflies

Key Features

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Cottage and mixed borders

• Rockeries and perennial beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Cutting for floral arrangements

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in seed trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May directly in prepared soil

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–20°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants

• Care: Low maintenance; drought-tolerant once established

Silene 'Coeli Rosa' Mix – Seeds (Silene coeli-rosa)

Also known as "Catchfly" or "Rose of Heaven", this charming annual produces a mass of delicate, starry blooms in shades of rose, pink, and white. Compact and free-flowering, it’s an excellent choice for borders, edging, and cottage-style gardens.

Why Grow Silene 'Coeli Rosa' Mix?

• Abundant, colorful blooms in soft shades

• Compact and bushy growth habit

• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

• Attracts pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Flowers: Summer, in rose, pink, and white

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Use: Borders, edging, beds, cottage gardens, containers

Ideal For

• Adding color to mixed borders

• Filling gaps with quick summer flowers

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing & Growing

• Sow: March–May directly outdoors

• Sow depth: Lightly cover seeds, keep soil moist

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart

• Flowers: June–September

Tip: Deadhead regularly to encourage longer blooming.

Selfheal Mix Seeds (Prunella grandiflora)

A hardy perennial wildflower, Selfheal Mix produces charming spikes of purple, pink, and violet flowers. Low-growing and long-flowering, it’s perfect for wildflower meadows, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

What Makes It Special

• Spikes of purple, pink, and violet blooms

• Hardy, low-growing, and long-flowering

• Attracts pollinators, supporting wildlife-friendly gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Prunella grandiflora

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 20–40 cm (8–16 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to summer

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and naturalistic plantings

• Borders and cottage-style gardens

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 20–30 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second year after sowing

Sheep's Bit ‘Purple Lights’ – Seeds

(Jasione laevis)

Sheep’s Bit ‘Purple Lights’ is a charming perennial that produces striking spherical clusters of vibrant purple flowers atop slender stems. Compact and hardy, it adds a splash of color to rockeries, borders, and cottage gardens. This pollinator-friendly plant is low-maintenance and perfect for naturalistic plantings or container displays.

Why Grow Sheep's Bit ‘Purple Lights’?

• Bright, spherical purple flower clusters

• Compact, hardy perennial

• Long flowering period in late spring to summer

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Hardy perennial

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowers: Late spring to summer

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

Ideal For

• Rockeries and alpine gardens

• Cottage garden borders

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Containers and small garden spaces

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in seed trays

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant: Plant outdoors after last frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Minimal maintenance; water during dry periods

Sea Holly Blue Seeds (Eryngium alpinum)

Striking and architectural, Sea Holly Blue produces spiky, thistle-like blooms in a unique metallic blue, surrounded by ruffled bracts. Its dramatic texture and shimmering color add bold contrast to borders and cut flower arrangements. Drought-tolerant and long-lasting, it’s a magnet for bees and butterflies.

What Makes It Special

• Unusual metallic-blue, spiky blooms

• Drought-tolerant and hardy perennial

• Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried

Key Features

• Botanical name: Eryngium alpinum

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Architectural accents in borders

• Cottage, coastal, and wildlife gardens

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors May–Jun

• Requires stratification: mix seeds with moist compost, refrigerate 2–4 weeks

• Germination: 14–35 days at 18–22°C after cold treatment

• Thin seedlings 40 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year after sowing