Cottage Garden Mixture
This Cottage Garden Mixture contains a multitude of varieties (Matthiola incana, Papaver rhoeas, Ageratum houstonianum, Antirrhinum majus maximum tetraploid, Centaurea cyanus, Cosmos bipinnatus, Linaria maroccana, Nigella damascena) blended to achieve an old fashioned, informal balance of heights and colours. An easy to grow mixture of traditional cottage garden favourites.
How To Grow:
Sow virtually year round avoiding the hottest and coldest months.
The seeds can be scattered thinly or sown in the flowering position.
Cover lightly with a seed raising mix, firm down and keep moist. Thin out as necessary.
Choose a well drained soil and a sunny position.
Seedlings emerge 10-28 days.
Use a mulch where possible to preserve moisture and deter weeds.
Remove dead flower heads to prolong flowering.
When To Plant: All Year round.
Flowering: 8-14 weeks, and will continue to flower for months
Plant Height: 30-90cm
Quantity: 500 seeds