Easy to Grow Cottage Flowers - Great List of Flowers that Re-Seed

There are many beautiful and easy-to-grow cottage flowers that can add charm and color to any garden. Here are some suggestions:

• Cosmos - These daisy-like flowers come in a variety of colors and are very easy to grow from seed. They can tolerate a wide range of soil and weather conditions.

• Sunflowers - These cheerful and towering plants are very easy to grow from seed and require minimal care. They come in a variety of sizes and colors.

• Sweet peas - These delicate and fragrant flowers are perfect for adding a pop of color and sweet scent to any garden. They can be grown from seed or purchased as young plants.

• Poppies - These colorful and iconic flowers are easy to grow from seed and come in a variety of colors and sizes. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.

• Nasturtiums - These bright and bold flowers are not only easy to grow, but also edible. They can be planted in both sun and shade and come in a variety of colors.

• Zinnias - These vibrant and long-lasting flowers come in a wide range of colors and sizes. They can be grown from seed or purchased as young plants and require little maintenance.

• Marigolds - These hardy and low-maintenance flowers are perfect for adding a splash of bright color to any garden. They can be grown from seed or purchased as young plants.

• Lavender - This fragrant and versatile plant can be grown as a shrub or in pots. It requires little maintenance and is perfect for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden.

These are just a few examples of easy-to-grow cottage flowers. There are many other options available depending on your climate and personal preferences.

Cottage flowers that do well as Cut Flowers

If you're looking for cottage flowers that can also be cut and used as fresh flowers in bouquets, here are some great options:

• Dahlias - These colorful flowers come in a variety of shapes and sizes and make stunning cut flowers. They can be grown from bulbs or purchased as young plants.

• Peonies - These large and fragrant flowers are a classic choice for cut flower arrangements. They come in a range of colors and bloom in late spring to early summer.

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  Sweet peas - These delicate and sweet-smelling flowers are perfect for adding a pop of color and fragrance to bouquets. They can be grown from seed or purchased as young plants.

• Sunflowers - These cheerful and towering flowers are not only easy to grow, but also make great cut flowers. They come in a variety of sizes and colors.

• Larkspur - These tall and spiky flowers are perfect for adding height and texture to arrangements. They come in a range of colors and bloom in mid to late summer.

• Cosmos - These daisy-like flowers are not only easy to grow, but also make great cut flowers. They come in a range of colors and bloom throughout the summer.

• Zinnias - These vibrant and long-lasting flowers are perfect for adding bold color to bouquets. They come in a wide range of colors and sizes and can be grown from seed or purchased as young plants.

• Lavender - These fragrant flowers are not only beautiful, but also make great additions to dried flower arrangements. They can be grown as a shrub or in pots and bloom in mid to late summer.

Rudbeckia Black Eyed Susan

Cottage Flowers that Reseed 

If you're looking for cottage flowers that will self-seed and come back year after year, here are some great options:

• Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist) - These delicate and unique flowers have feathery foliage and produce beautiful blue or white blooms. They are easy to grow from seed and will readily self-seed.

• Poppies - Poppies are iconic cottage garden flowers that can self-seed and come back year after year. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, from the classic red poppy to soft pink and white varieties.

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  Bachelor Buttons

  Centaurea cyanus (Bachelor Buttons) - These 2-3 foot tall blue flowers often called cornflowers will sprout up en mass year after year.  

• Verbena bonariensis - These tall and airy flowers produce clusters of tiny purple blooms that are a favorite of butterflies and bees. They readily self-seed and will come back year after year.

• Echinacea (Coneflower) - These striking flowers are known for their colorful petals and distinctive cone-shaped centers. They are easy to grow from seed and will self-seed if left to go to seed.

• Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) - These cheerful and easy-to-grow flowers are a classic cottage garden favorite. They have bright yellow petals and dark centers and readily self-seed.

• Calendula (Pot Marigold) - These bright and cheerful flowers are easy to grow from seed and will readily self-seed. They come in a range of colors, from bright orange to soft yellow and cream

• Aquilegia (Columbine)- These pretty and delicate flowers come in a variety of colors and bloom in early to mid summer.  They readily self seed and will come back year after year.

Cottage flowers that are perennial

Perennial flowers are great options for cottage gardens because they come back year after year and require less maintenance than annual flowers. Here are some great options for perennial cottage flowers:

• Lupines - These tall and striking flowers have spiky blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. They thrive in cooler climates and can be grown from seed or purchased as young plants.

• Peonies - These large and fragrant flowers are a classic choice for cottage gardens. They come in a range of colors and bloom in late spring to early summer.

• Delphiniums - These tall and stately flowers have spiky blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. They require full sun and well-drained soil.

• Coreopsis - These cheerful and easy-to-grow flowers have daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow, pink, and red. They bloom throughout the summer and are drought-tolerant.

• Salvia - These colorful and long-lasting flowers have spiky blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink, and red. They are drought-tolerant and attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

• Irises - These elegant and easy-to-grow flowers have large, showy blooms in shades of blue, purple, yellow, and white. They require full sun and well-drained soil.

• Roses -  Roses of all kinds and colors are perennial backbones of gardens.  Try climbers, shrub and fragrant roses.  They require full sun. 

• Catmint - These fragrant and easy-to-grow plants have clusters of lavender-blue flowers that bloom in early summer. They are drought-tolerant and attract bees and butterflies to the garden.