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.
Geranium 'Hardy Blues'(Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium) Low mounds of foliage produce a profusion of flowers throughout summer from this colourful mix of cottage garden favourites. The cup shaped flowers range from solid white to solid blue, with an infinite combination of splashes of colour in between. This marvellous mix of perennial geraniums will grow almost anywhere. Perfect for groundcover or filling gaps in borders. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as bare root plants. More info |
Lavender 'Munstead'Lavendula angustifolia (English lavender) Customer Review RatingA 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. More info |
Verbascum 'Sierra Sunset'(Mullein, Celsia) Warm apricot-orange flowers rise up above flat rosettes of bright green leaves on elegant mid-height stems. This cottage garden classic produces a profusion of flower spikes all summer long and its compact size makes it ideal for small gardens or the front of borders. Verbascum 'Sierra Sunset' performs best in poor soils where many plants would struggle to establish. Perfect for low maintenance borders, wildlife areas and cottage gardens where it will create an eye-catching display. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as 50mm plug plants. More info |
Verbascum Collection(Mullein, Celsia) Two fantastic new colours which make a wonderful addition to cottage garden borders. The bright and cheerful blooms of these compact Verbascums are produced in abundance throughout the summer above flat rosettes of bright green leaves. Verbascums perform best in poor soils where many plants would struggle to establish. Perfect for low maintenance borders, wildlife areas and cottage gardens where together they will create an eye-catching display. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as 50mm plug plants. More info |
Verbascum 'Sugar Plum'(Mullein, Celsia) Exquisite mauve blooms with dark purple anthers rise up above flat rosettes of oval shaped leaves on this cottage garden classic. Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' produces its sweetly coloured flowers in profusion all summer long and thanks to its compact size is ideal for small gardens or the front of borders. This reliable perennial performs best in poor soils where many plants would struggle to establish. Perfect for low maintenance borders, wildlife areas and cottage gardens where it will create an eye-catching display. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as 50mm plug plants. More info |