Cottage Garden Plants

Cottage gardens encompass all sorts of plants, from herbaceous perennials to shrubs and annuals, all planted closely together to create an informal, random appearance. They are often valued for their attractiveness to wildlife and informal growth habit. Try growing climbing plants over arbours and throw in a few herbs and fruit plants for a genuine look! We have a fabulous range of cottage garden plants, all representing excellent value for money. For tips and advice see our guide to growing perennial plants and view our informative video.

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Clematis rehderiana (Nodding Virgin's Bower, Old Man's Beard) Sweet fragrance Easy to maintain climber Dainty bell shaped flowers with the sweet fragrance of cowslips. This beautiful climber provides a subtle splash of delicate primrose yellow in late summer and autumn. This vigorous species will quickly cover walls and fences, and can be pruned to almost ground level each year, making maintenance extremely easy! Height: 7m (22ft). Spread: 3m (10ft). Plant supplied in 7cm pot. Pruning group 3. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant in 7cm pot Despatch: By end of August 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' (Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan) Golden yellow daisies with black button centres make this perennial Black Eyed Susan a popular choice for sunny borders. The bright blooms of Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' are produced over a long flowering period on tall stems that make lovely cut flowers. This RHS AGM variety is ideal for planting in drifts in the middle of sunny borders for a splash of late summer colour. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as bareroots. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £6.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.98 Quantity
Pinks 'Gran's Favourite' (Clove Scented) Dianthus This modern variety of the old-fashioned cottage garden favourite produces a succession of clove-scented blooms all summer long.Forming neat cushions of slender grey green foliage, Pinks are attractive and quick to establish. They also make excellent cut flowers - just perfect for posies and vases. Height: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.49 Quantity
Rose 'Golden Showers' Rosa Ruffled clear yellow cup shaped blooms cascade from stiff stems. This fragrant, repeat flowering rose remains a popular climber is easily contained to smaller vertical spaces. Height: 3m (10') Spread 2m (6') Bare root plant supplied. Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £11.99 Quantity
Clematis 'Josephine' (Old Man's Beard) An alluring variety with soft pink blooms and flamboyant pompom centres. Clematis 'Josephine' is perfect for a sunny spot where its pretty colours are at their richest - in shadier positions the petals take on a fascinating green hue. This variety is superb for growing in patio containers or trained onto walls and fences. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £7.49 Quantity
Geranium 'Rozanne' Commonly known as Cranesbill, Geranium 'Rozanne' produces an abundance of lilac blue flowers. These hardy perennial plants make excellent ground cover and help create beautiful cottage garden style planting schemes. Flowering right through the summer, if the plant starts to look a little tired simply cut right back and it will come back with new growth and another flush of flowers. Cranesbill make a lovely companion plant for roses and are superb for edging the front of informal borders or even gently cascading from patio containers. Their bright autumn foliage extends their season of interest. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity