The Timeless Collection
5 hand-picked seed varieties
Trends come and go, but some flowers never go out of style. Five of the most essential, beloved varieties that form the backbone of a traditional English cottage garden — the flowers our grandparents grew, chosen for their reliability, effortless charm, and ability to fill a border with romance and history.
From the towering majesty of Hollyhocks to the delicate lace of Ammi, these plants have stood the test of time for a reason.
Arrives in signature eco-friendly packaging — a ready-to-give gift for anyone who dreams of a garden filled with traditional charm.
- 5 full-size seed packets, each with detailed growing notes
- Seasonal varieties chosen to complement each other
- Eco-friendly compostable packaging throughout
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📦 What’s in the collection
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What’s inside your collection
5 seed packetsEvery variety below is included in this collection. Click any packet to read the full growing guide and see more photos.
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Ammi majus
Floating, airy clouds of pure white lace-cap flowers on tall stems — the indispensable cutting-garden filler that has transformed British summer bouquets.
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Larkspur Limelight Mix
Tall spires of double ruffled flowers in carmine, dark blue, light blue, pink, lilac and rose — the classic cottage cutting Larkspur with the full romantic palette in a single packet.
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Cornflower Pink Ball
Soft, shaggy, fully double cornflowers in warm rose-pink and salmon — the romantic blush cornflower for cottage borders and cutting bouquets.
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Hollyhock Nigra
The legendary heritage Hollyhock with near-black maroon-purple single flowers and small yellow eyes — rising 2m against walls. Continuously cultivated since the 1600s.
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Nigella 'Miss Jekyll' Blue (Love-in-a-mist)
Clear sky-blue semi-double flowers nestled in a "mist" of fine ferny foliage — the classic cottage Nigella named after Gertrude Jekyll. RHS AGM. Decorative dried pods.
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