Cottage Garden

The cottage garden is a timeless and romantic style of gardening that evokes images of overflowing flower beds, winding paths, and a harmonious blend of colour, scent and texture. Rooted in the traditional English countryside, the cottage garden was originally a practical space for growing herbs, vegetables and medicinal plants alongside flowers. Over time, it evolved into a more ornamental style, prized for its informal, abundant beauty.

Unlike formal gardens with rigid symmetry, the cottage garden embraces a relaxed and naturalistic approach. Plants are grown closely together, often spilling over pathways and blending into one another, creating a sense of abundance and whimsy. This densely planted style not only maximises space but also helps suppress weeds and attract beneficial insects.

Our Cottage Garden Seed Collection is a carefully curated selection of traditional, charming blooms designed to bring a romantic, nostalgic touch to any garden space. This mix features five classic cottage garden perennials: delphiniums, hollyhock, sweet william, campanula and aquilegia. The layering of tall and low-growing plants adds depth and movement, while the variety of bloom times ensures colour throughout the seasons.

This collection is ideal for gardeners seeking a timeless, informal display that evolves throughout the seasons. Sown together, these varieties create a layered, colourful and pollinator-friendly retreat reminiscent of classic English gardens.

Our Seed Collections have been created to contain some of our most well-loved varieties and to take the guesswork out of making seed selections yourself. Also fabulous as a gift for the gardeners in your life or those new to growing. For individual growing requirements for each of the varieties that make up this Seed Collection, please refer to the specific product information given for that variety.