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.
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 |
Stocks 'Brompton'Matthiola incana (Gillyflower)
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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. 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 |
Gypsophila repens 'Rosea'Airy sprays of tiny pink blooms form frothy mounds throughout summer. This charming semi evergreen perennial has a long association with cottage garden planting schemes and is well loved by florists as a cut flower. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info |
Sweet William 'Bright Eyes'Dianthus barbatus
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Scabious 'Blue Jeans'Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower) A compact, perennial scabious producing masses of lilac-blue blooms throughout the summer, above neat cushions of green foliage. These charming pincushion flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies and their slender wiry stems can also be cut for a posy or small vase indoors. Scabious 'Blue Jeans' makes a fabulous addition to the front of cottage garden borders, where it blends well with any colour scheme. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Sweet William 'Blackjack'Dianthus barbatus A modern twist on a cottage garden classic - Sweet William 'Blackjack' has inky black flowers coupled with a classic sweet fragrance. Try planting this beauty with contrasting pink, yellow or white flowers for a really eye-catching display in your beds, borders and patio pots. The long-lasting flowers atop sturdy stems make this a popular cut flower too. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
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. More info |
Dianthus 'Laced Monarch'(Pinks) A modern pink with charming, old-fashioned laced flowers in shades of cerise pink and deep red. The richly coloured blooms emit a strong clove fragrance and are produced in succession throughout the summer, above neat cushions of slender grey-green foliage. Dianthus 'Laced Monarch' 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. 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 |