Cottage Garden Seeds

This perennial Poppy is native to Morocco and produces plenty of soft apricot coloured, single flowers on 50 cm long stems over summer. A very hardy species with delicate blue grey foliage and tiny elongated seed pods. Grow this plant in full sun with well drained soil.

200 seeds/No.1/

A beautiful colour mixture of very large, fragrant flowers on 50 cm long, hairy stems, blooming from early spring until summer. This annual poppy has very thin, papery crushed flower petals and is also an attractive cut flower. 300 seeds/No.2/

One metre tall, stiff stems carry large dark red flower heads up to 25 cm wide over a long period from spring to late summer. This perennial poppy with its green, hairy foliage thrives in well drained, rich soils and a sunny position with extra liquid fertiliser when in bloom. 150 seeds/No.1/

One metre tall, stiff stems carry huge orange red flowerheads up to 25 cm wide over a long period from spring to late summer. This perennial poppy with its green, hairy foliage thrives in well drained, rich soils and a sunny position with extra liquid fertiliser when blooming. 200 seeds/No.1/

A very beautiful perennial poppy with large, salmon pink flowerheads up to 80cm tall, stiff stems in flower from early spring to late summer. It forms big clumps in well drained, rich soils and a sunny position with extra liquid fertiliser when in bloom. 200 seeds/No.1/

An exquisite perennial poppy. Large, pure white flowers with black centres on 80 cm tall, stiff single stems. Flowers from early spring to late summer. This poppy has green, hairy foliage is a stunning addition to every garden. Dead head to prolong flowering. 100 seeds.

Easy to grow, these hardy, annual field poppies are a great addition to any garden, perfect for filling holes. Growing to 70 cm the delicate-looking single flowers look mesmerising in the breeze. Flowers through spring and summer in range of colours - red, pink, white, rose and crimson. The lobed foliage is grey-green. They prefer full sun and are ideal for deep containers or in well-drained, garden soil. Self-seeds. 500 seeds.

This annual, 60cm tall Poppy with scarlet red, silky flower petals is a familiar sight in European wheat fields in late spring and summer. Easily grown in a sunny position with light soil, it looks beautiful if mass planted. Cut back after blooming if self seeding is not wanted. over 400 seeds/No.1/


 

A cheery & hopeful mix of bright red & white poppies. The red, or ‘Flanders’, poppy has long been associated with remembering those who have fallen at war. The white poppy was introduced in 1933 when a British women's guild, concerned that the red poppy was being used to promote military power, offered the white to symbolise the belief that conflict could be resolved in ways other than war. Easily grown in a sunny position, it looks beautiful if mass planted. Self seeds. 700 seeds.

These large, cup shaped annual Shirley poppies come in a variety of colours (red, pink, white and bi-colours) and will flower over spring and summer on 60 cm tall stems with lobed grey green foliage. This beautiful mixture of double and single Poppies will also grow well in deep containers in full sun or in well drained ordinary garden soil. 700 seeds/No.2/. Not to WA.

A gorgeous annual poppy with a delightful combination of shades, ranging from deepest burgundy-red to pinkish-red, the lower petals are artfully striped with silver-grey. Flowers are a mix of doubles and singles.
Easily grown in a sunny position, it looks beautiful if mass planted. For cut flowers gather early in the morning just as the green sheath is falling from the petals, but the blooms don't last long. Self-seeds. 700 seeds.

Russian sage has blue flower spires to 1.2 m and silvery grey-green, fern like foliage; both provide a focus in the garden. While not a true sage the leaves have a strong sagelike scent. The flowers have a sweet flavour and can be eaten in salads or used as a garnish. Will grow in most well drained sites but prefers dry, hot sites with poor soil. 30 seeds.