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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 '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
    • 3 bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 6 bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
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    • £11.98

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.
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    • 4 plug plants - 1 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £14.98 £9.98

Anemone 'Wild Swan'

(Windflower)

Unique new cross between an early and a late flowering lanemone, its delicate petals are white on one side and blue-purple underneath, it'll flower from April to October. If it looks familiar, that's because it was awarded the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year in 2011. Ht. 60cm. Supplied in 7cm pots. More info
    • 1 plant in 7cm pot

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    • £12.99
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    • 2 plants in 7cm pots

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    • £18.98
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Heuchera 'Obsidian'

(Coral Flower)

A superb new addition to our range! This exceptional variety has smooth jet black leaves with a glassy polish that persists throughout the growing season. A spectacular semi evergreen perennial for containers and borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. It also produces sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info
    • 1 plug plant

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
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    • £7.49

Heuchera 'Crème Brulée'

(Coral Flower)

Mounds of vibrant foliage in glowing shades of caramel, bronze and gold. This semi evergreen perennial is outstanding when grown in containers, at the front of borders, or planted as ground cover in bold drifts. The dainty sprays of delicate white flowers are also particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info
    • 1 plug plant

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £7.49

Heuchera 'Key Lime Pie'

(Coral Flower)

Intense shades of lime green foliage that contrasts beautifully with the darker coloured varieties of Heuchera. A spectacular semi evergreen perennial for containers and borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. It also produces sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info
    • 1 plug plant

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £7.49

Pinks 'Gran's Favourite' (Clove Scented)

Dianthus

This modern variety of the old-fashioned cottage garden favourite produces a succession of clove-scented blooms 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: 45cm (18"). 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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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £8.49

Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou'

(Coral Flower)

This dramatic variety boasts mounds of large, rounded purple-red foliage, with distinctive black veins that gradually age to a rich shade of purple. Prized for their outstanding foliage, these charming semi-evergreen perennials also produce sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Excellent for containers, the front of borders, or when planted in drifts as ground cover. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info
    • 1 plant

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £7.49

Sweet William 'Bright Eyes'

Dianthus barbatus

  • Sweetly scented
  • Long-lasting cut flower
  • Attractive to bees
The seductively sweet scent of these cottage garden favourites will keep you coming back for another sniff of their lingering perfume! Clusters of colourful ragged edged blooms are carried on strong stems making long lasting cut flowers. A charming plant for beds and borders that is always popular with the local bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 20cm (10"). 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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    • 24 plug tray plants

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

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £9.98

Dianthus 'Cosmic Swirl Pink'

(Pinks)

An exciting new pink with white petals and contrasting hot-pink flecks. These vibrant blooms have a delightfully sweet fragrance and are produced in succession throughout the summer, above neat cushions of slender grey-green foliage. Over the years Dianthus 'Cosmic Swirl Pink' will spread to form a neat clump, making an attractive addition to the front of borders or in patio containers. Pinks also make a superb and long-lasting cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 35cm (14"). 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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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £6.99