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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Osteospermum 'Hardy Collection' Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie', Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum, Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Great ground cover Drought tolerant Long flowering period These superb African daisies are some of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and they’re hardy too, so you can enjoy them year after year! Cheerful blooms in shades of pink and white are borne in profusion above low-growing carpets of foliage. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and is particularly useful for coastal gardens. The large daisy blooms of these Osteospermums appear over an incredibly long flowering period, from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug plants. Collection comprises 5 plants each of: Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' - Pure white flower with yellow centres. Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum - Mauve-pink flowers with yellow centres. Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' - Bright purple flowers with dark purple centres. More info 15 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 10 plants + 5 FREE - SAVE £9.99 £19.98 Quantity
Geranium 'Hardy Doubles Collection' (Cranesbill) Undemanding and easy to grow, this marvellous mix of perennial hardy geraniums will grow almost anywhere. Attractive double flowers are produced in abundance on these low growing plants - perfect for creating colourful, low maintenance ground cover or softening the edges of cottage garden borders. Size 1 bare roots supplied. Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Geranium x oxonianum f. thurstonianum 'Southcombe Double' - Warm pink, double flowers displayed above light green foliage. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Geranium himalayense 'Plenum' - Gently ruffled, double flowers in shades of purple- pink. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' - Tightly frilled, mauve-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Geranium pratense 'Double Jewel' - Exquisite double white, star-shaped flowers with contrasting pink-purple centres. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info 4 bareroot plants - I of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 HALF PRICE - SAVE £14.98 £14.98 Quantity
Lavender Collection Lavandula angustifolia 'Little Lady', Lavandula stoechas subsp.stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red', Lavandula 'Papillon' (English lavender, French Lavender) Let this collection of specially selected lavender varieties fill your garden with their beguiling perfume. The delicate flowers, carried on stiff stems in summer, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Collection comprises: Lavender Little Lady - Smaller than her cousins but no less fragrant. Produces masses of light blue flowers all summer. Height and spread: 35cm (14"). Lavender Kew Red - A superb variety of lavender with bold cherry flowers topped with pink ears. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Lavender Papillon - Grey green foliage topped with rounded lilac-purple bracts. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 15 plug plants - 5 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 10 plants + 5 FREE - SAVE £8.99 £17.98 Quantity
Aquilegia Hybrids (Columbine, Granny's Bonnet) Commonly known as Columbine, these dainty hardy perennials are a cottage garden essential! Nodding flowers with long spurs are held aloft attractive foliage on tall wiry stems. Reliable and easy to grow, these classic perennials are perfect for traditional borders. Aquilegia flowers make an adorable cut flower for indoor displays too! Height: 75cm (30"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity
Hollyhock Alcea rosea (Althaea rosea) Magnificent spires of bloom in a riot of carnival colours! This cottage garden favourite is perfect for adding height and stately grandeur to the back of summer borders. This popular hardy perennial is also highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Height: 2m (78"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 5cm pots. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity
Daylily 'Fragrant Collection' Hemerocallis This fragrant collection of daylilies will fill containers and borders with masses of delicately perfumed flowers and clumps of strappy evergreen foliage. The blooms, though short lived, are produced in such numbers and over a long period, so that you will always have enough to fill a vase indoors! Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Collection comprises 2 tubers each of: Blueberry Cream Pardon Me Rosy Returns Winsome Lady Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 12 bareroot plants - 3 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 HALF PRICE £15.98 Quantity
Primula 'Candelabra' Tiers of rosette-like flowers burst into bloom to create a mass of vibrant colour. Ideal for damp, shady spots and simply stunning in large groups around bog gardens and woodlands. Their tall erect stems also make superb cut flowers for a pretty posy indoors. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £12.98 Quantity
Echinacea Collection (Coneflower) Echinacea are famed for their long lasting, weather resistant blooms and ornate autumn seedheads that are superb for fresh and dried flower arrangements. Birds and butterflies love them too. We have selected four superb varieties that you will not readily find elsewhere. Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Echinacea Maui Sunshine - Large, bright yellow, young flowers gradually mature to a soft shade of golden yellow with prominent, orange cones. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Echinacea Pink Mist - Bright rose pink flowers with copper-coloured cones are produced on the compact, short stems. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Echinacea Vintage Wine - Short, stiff petals in a shade of rich pink surround the brown central cone. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Echinacea Green Jewel - Rosettes of emerald green petals surround the dark green central cones of this unusual coloured variety. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info 4 bareroot plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 £14.98 Quantity
Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' (Hardy) (Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' is one of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and it's hardy too, so you can enjoy it year after year. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum (Hardy) (Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum is one of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and it's hardy too, so you can enjoy it year after year. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Hardy) (Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple', Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' is one of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and it's hardy too, so you can enjoy it year after year. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Hollyhock 'Halo Mixed' Alcea rosea (Althaea rosea) 'Halo Mixed' is an attractive new collection of single-flowered Hollyhocks, each with a colourful central eye. These stunning cottage garden perennials grow to almost 2 metres high, making a colourful background for your borders, and are also beautiful as cut-flowers. The edible flowers can also be added to salads - a colourful treat! European Fleuroselect Novelty Award. Height: 180cm (71"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 5cm pots. More info 5 plants in 5cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 £10.99 Quantity