Cottage Garden Mixed Flower Seeds – Mixed Varieties

Cottage Garden Mixed Flower Seeds – Mixed Varieties

This Cottage Garden Mixed Flower Seeds blend is designed to achieve a charming, old-fashioned look with an informal balance of heights and colours. Easy to grow and perfect for creating a vibrant, rustic garden, this mix includes many traditional favourites. The flowers bloom in a variety of soft shades, creating a harmonious and nostalgic garden atmosphere.
Each packet contains approx. 1,000 seeds.

Flower Species Included in the Mix:

• Stock – Matthiola incana

• Corn Poppy or Field Poppy – Papaver rhoeas

• Snapdragon – Antirrhinum majus maximum tetraploid

• Cornflower – Centaurea cyanus

• Cosmos – Cosmos bipinnatus

• Moroccan Toadflax or Baby Snapdragon – Linaria maroccana

• Love-in-a-Mist – Nigella damascena

Planting Instructions:

• Sowing Time: All year round (avoid the hottest and coldest months)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Sowing Depth: Scatter seeds thinly or sow in the desired flowering position. Lightly cover with a seed-raising mix and firm down.

• Spacing: Thin seedlings as needed once they emerge.

• Germination Time: 10-28 days

• Flowering Time: 8-14 weeks from sowing

Growing Tips:

• Choose a sunny position and well-drained soil for optimal growth.

• Water regularly, but ensure the soil does not become waterlogged.

• Mulch to preserve moisture and deter weeds.

• Deadhead regularly to prolong the flowering period and encourage more blooms.

• Great for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to your garden.