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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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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 |
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 |
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.
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Clematis 'Fantasy Collection' Customer Review RatingThe 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.
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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 |
Clematis 'Bell Flowered Collection'This delicate bell-flowered clematis collection is not only evergreen but will bring its display of flowers in both winter (Winter Beauty and Jingle Bells) and summer (Summer Beauty). The exquisite bell-shaped flowers of Winter Beauty and Jingle Bells sparkle against the lush green foliage from winter to spring and then, from June to September, Summer Beauty takes over with its golden droplet buds opening to slender bell flowers. Why not plant them together so that they mingle as they climb, creating a year-round display to enjoy! Ht. 2-3m. Supplied in 7cm pots. More info |
Diascia 'Little Dancer Collection'(Twinspur) Diascia is highly prized for its froth of richly coloured flowers carried on slender stems. These pretty annuals flower prolifically all summer - cut them back after their first flush of flowers to promote new growth, and they will continue to bloom into autumn! An outstanding plant for rockeries and the front of borders, which can also be planted in hanging baskets to form a lavish sphere of long lasting colour. Supplied as 30mm plugs. Height: 30cm (12") Spread: 50cm (20"). More info |
Spectacular Perennials CollectionA 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.
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Spectacular Perennials CollectionA 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.
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Pinks 'Fragrant and Frilled'Dianthus (Fragrant and Frilled Pinks) Customer Review RatingThis 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 |
Lavatera 'Barnsley'(Mallow) Free flowering, deciduous shrub. A profusion of large mallow flowers to 7.5cm (3") smother the stems with pink-tinged white petals surrounding a rosy pink eye. Fantastic no-nonsense shrub for your borders and hard to beat for endurance, drought resistance (once established), ease of growing and sheer flower power! Height: 75cm (30") Spread: 60cm (24"). More info |
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