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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Geranium 'Rozanne' Commonly known as Cranesbill. Followers of the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show will know that this plant was recently awarded 1st place in their ‘Plant of the Centenary’. 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 July 2013 £14.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £10 £19.98 Quantity
Lupin 'Russell Hybrids' Lupinus Marvellous colourful dense spires of blooms which are long flowering and will multiply from year to year to give you a swathe of glorious colour. George Russell spent decades breeding these plants, which were successfully displayed at the Royal Horticultural Society’s June show in 1937. Recently, at this years hundredth RHS Chelsea Flower Show ‘Russell Hybrids’ were voted to 2nd place in the ‘Plant of the Centenary’ showing just how popular they are. Ht. 75-90cm. Supplied in 5cm pots. More info 3 plants in 5cm pots Despatch: By end of September 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 plants in 5cm pots Despatch: By end of September 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 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
Clematis 'Fantasy Collection' Customer Review Rating The fairytale blooms of these magical clematis will transform a dull fence or trellis. The exquisite blooms flower throughout summer, followed by whorls of silvery seed heads. With a compact habit, Clematis 'Fantasy Collection' are perfect for growing in a patio container or training over obelisks in cottage garden borders. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs. Collection comprises: Clematis 'Josephine' - Soft pink blooms and flamboyant pompom centres - in shadier positions the petals take on a fascinating green hue. Clematis 'Empress' - Spectacular sugar pink double blooms of up to 10cm (4") across. Clematis 'Crystal Fountain' - Large mauve flowers with contrasting white anthers and a brilliant lime green centre. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 3 plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of March 2014 2 plants + 1 FREE £14.98 Quantity
Sweet Pea 'Allsorts Mix' Lathyrus Sweet Pea 'Allsorts Mix' is a collection of rare and unusual sweet peas with simple, dainty flowers in a vibrant mixture of colours. Grow these gems up obelisks, trellis and fences for a kaleidoscopic addition to the summer garden. Try collecting the seeds of your favourites and grow your own unique colours each year! Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £9.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £14.98 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £19.96 Quantity
Spectacular Perennials Collection A collection of 12 stunning hardy perennials - just perfect for creating a cottage garden or filling in gaps in your borders! These popular perennial plants are exceptional value for money and will get bigger and better each year, filling your garden with colour as well as attracting bees and butterflies. Supplied as plug tray plants. Collection comprises: Aquilegia 'Mrs Scott Elliott' - Height: 60cm. Heuchera 'Ruby Bells' - Height: 45cm (24"). Delphinium 'Magic Fountains' - Height: 100cm. Dianthus 'Arctic Fire' - Height: 15-20cm. Echinacea 'Mixed' - Height: 70cm. Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw' - Height: 60cm. Foxglove 'Dalmatian Cream' - Height: 50cm. Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise'' - Height: 45cm. Eryngium 'Blue Hobbit' - Height: 90cm. Lavender 'Hidcote' - Height: 60cm . Leucanthemum 'Crazy Daisy' - Height: 75cm . Penstemon 'Tubular Bells Rose' - Height: 60cm. More info 72 plug tray plants - 6 of each variety Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £61.89 £9.99 Quantity 144 plug plants - 12 of each variety Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £125.78 £17.98 Quantity
Spectacular Perennials Collection A collection of 12 stunning hardy perennials - just perfect for creating a cottage garden or filling in gaps in your borders! These popular perennial plants are exceptional value for money and will get bigger and better each year, filling your garden with colour as well as attracting bees and butterflies. Supplied as plug tray plants. Collection comprises: Aquilegia 'Mrs Scott Elliott' - Height: 60cm. Heuchera 'Ruby Bells' - Height: 45cm (24"). Delphinium 'Magic Fountains' - Height: 100cm. Dianthus 'Arctic Fire' - Height: 15-20cm. Echinacea 'Mixed' - Height: 70cm. Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw' - Height: 60cm. Foxglove 'Dalmatian Cream' - Height: 50cm. Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise'' - Height: 45cm. Eryngium 'Blue Hobbit' - Height: 90cm. Lavender 'Hidcote' - Height: 60cm . Leucanthemum 'Crazy Daisy' - Height: 75cm . Penstemon 'Tubular Bells Rose' - Height: 60cm. More info 72 plug tray plants - 6 of each variety Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £55 £16.88 Quantity
Pinks 'Fragrant and Frilled' Dianthus (Fragrant and Frilled Pinks) Customer Review Rating This wonderful mix contains some of our best fragrant and frilly dianthus. This beautiful collection of cottage garden favourites produces sweetly scented flowers, 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 and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm 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 July 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £4.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £13 £6.98 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £30 £9.96 Quantity
SunDiascia 'Eternal Flames' (Twinspur) Native to South Africa, these pretty Twinspur flowers appear in abundance on slender stems over an incredibly long flowering period! The vibrant pink and orange blooms of this innovative new series are produced on sturdy, upright growth and will keep going all summer right up to the first frosts. Ideal for patio containers, beds and borders, SunDiascia 'Eternal Flames' is a perennial plant hardy to -8°C (18°F), so can be easily overwintered with a little protection from winter weather. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 3 plug plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: £9.99 Quantity 9 plug plants - 3 of each variety Despatch: £14.97 Quantity 15 plug plants - 5 of each variety Despatch: £19.95 Quantity
Heuchera 'Ever Colour Collection' (Coral Flower, Coral Bells) These vibrant Heucheras are fantastic for all-year-round interest in the garden thanks to their semi-evergreen foliage. To add to their considerable charm they also produce delicate flowers on tall wiry stems from May to July, which are particularly attractive to bees. Heuchera ‘Ever-colour Collection’ makes a fabulous addition to patio containers, the front of borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants. Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou' - Mounds of large, rounded purple-red foliage, with distinctive black veins that gradually age to a rich shade of purple. Heuchera 'Obsidian' - Smooth jet black leaves with a glassy polish that persists throughout the growing season. Heuchera 'Autumn Leaves' - Mounds of large, rich red foliage, taking on a subtle tan colour in the summer before turning a brilliant ruby red in the autumn. Heuchera 'Green Spice' - Striking, silver-green leaves with contrasting red-purple veins. More info 4 plug plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £25 £14.96 Quantity
Lupin 'Street Party Collection' Lupinus Red, white and blue blooms Long flowering period Unbeatable garden performance Vivid strong flower spikes of patriotic red, white and blue that are ideal for creating a celebratory atmosphere in your garden. The Lupin 'Street Party Collection' are long flowering and offer unbeatable performance, multiplying from year to year to give you a swathe of glorious colour. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bareroot plants supplied. Collection comprises: 3 x Lupin 'My Castle' - Vibrant red blooms bring height and grandeur to summer borders. 3 x Lupin 'Noble Maiden' - Pure white flower spikes that put on a magnificent display year after year with the minimum of attention. 3 x Lupin 'The Governor' - Bicolour pea-like flowers are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. More info 15 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £15 £14.97 Quantity