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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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Pinks 'Fragrant and Frilled'

Dianthus (Fragrant and Frilled Pinks)

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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.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £9.99 £4.99
    • 10 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £6.98
    • 20 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £9.96

Helianthus maximiliani

(Maximilian Sunflower)

This unusual perennial sunflower produces more and more blooms as its stem gets higher. The 7cm (3") wide, golden yellow blooms of Helianthus maximiliani appear all the way up the stem in a tower of colour. Maximilian sunflowers have a sweet chocolate fragrance and make lovely cut flowers. Perfect for growing alongside hollyhocks at the back of cottage garden borders. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info
    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of April 2014
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    • £9.99
    • 10 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of April 2014
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    • £14.98
    • 20 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of April 2014
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    • £19.96

Dianthus 'Scented Collection'

(Pinks)

This delightful mix contains some of our best fragrant pinks! These modern versions of the old-fashioned cottage garden favourites produce a succession of sweetly scented blooms all summer long. The ruffled flowers are borne above neat cushions of slender grey green foliage, which over the years will spread to form a neat, evergreen clump. Grow Dianthus 'Scented Collection' at the front of borders or in patio containers; they also make a fabulous cut flower - just perfect for posies or a vase. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants.

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 20 plug plants - 5 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £13.98

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.

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    • 15 plug plants - 5 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • 10 plants + 5 FREE - SAVE £8.99  
    • £17.98

Foxtail Lily 'Sunbeam'

Eremurus stenophyllus (Desert Candle)

The impressive stems of the Foxtail Lily tower with stately grandeur in spires of golden yellow starry flowers. An imposing focal point for the back of sunny borders! Partner it with lower growing perennials and grasses to hide the short lived, grey green foliage which dies back as the flowers begin to bloom. This long lived hardy perennial also makes a sensational cut flower! Height: 120cm (48"). Size one bareroot plants supplied. More info
    • 5 bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
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    • £12.49

Lavender 'Munstead'

Lavendula angustifolia (English lavender)

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A cottage garden classic! Brush past its evergreen foliage to release the intense perfume of this compact lavender. Its delicate purple blue flowers held on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects; they also make excellent cut or dried flowers. Grow Lavender Munstead in containers, as a low hedge, or to soften paths and patio edges. Just be sure to plant it where you can savour its beguiling fragrance! Height: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug tray plants.

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 6 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £5.99
    • 12 plug plants

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    • £9.98
    • 24 plug tray plants

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    • £6.99
    • 48 plug tray plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £9.98

Lavender 'Little Lady'

Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender)

Smaller than her cousins but no less fragrant. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Little Lady’ produces masses of light blue flowers throughout summer. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, 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. This dwarf lavender is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 35cm (14").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £8.99

Lavender 'Kew Red'

Lavandula stoechas subsp. stoechas f. rosea (French Lavender)

A superb variety of French lavender with bold cherry flowers topped with pink ears. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, 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. Lavandula stoechas ‘Kew Red’ is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 60cm (24").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £8.99

Lavender 'Papillon'

Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata (French Lavender)

The grey-green foliage of this lovely French lavender is topped with rounded lilac-purple bracts. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, 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. Lavandula stoechas ‘Papillon’ is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 60cm (24").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £8.99

Silene 'Starburst'

Silene laciniata (Catchfly,Campion)

You will be star struck as the showy, carmine red flowers of this dramatic Campion erupt in a profusion of bright blooms on upright wiry stems. This easy to grow hardy perennial makes a vibrant addition to borders from mid-summer onwards. The long lasting blooms are perfect for adding a bright splash of colour to fiery planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info
    • 24 plug tray plants

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £7.99

Dianthus 'Mixed'

(Carnation)

  • Long flowering period
  • Excellent cut flower
A constant supply of magnificent, double flowers are produced above evergreen grey-blue foliage all summer long. This wonderful colour mix is ideal for brightening up sunny borders. Cut some for a vase to enjoy their vibrant colour and heavenly spiced perfume in your home. Supplied as plug tray plants. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 30cm (12").
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    • 24 plug tray plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £7.99
    • 48 plug tray plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £11.98

Silene 'Jack Flash'

Silene laciniata (Catchfly,Campion)

You will be star struck as the showy, carmine red flowers of this dramatic Campion erupt in a profusion of bright blooms on upright wiry stems. This easy to grow hardy perennial makes a vibrant addition to borders from mid-summer onwards. The long lasting blooms are perfect for adding a bright splash of colour to fiery planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info
    • 6 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £5.99
    • 12 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
    • SAVE £2  
    • £9.98