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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Osteospermum 'Hardy Collection' Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie', Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum, Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Great ground cover Drought tolerant Long flowering period These superb African daisies are some of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and they’re hardy too, so you can enjoy them year after year! Cheerful blooms in shades of pink and white are borne in profusion above low-growing carpets of foliage. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and is particularly useful for coastal gardens. The large daisy blooms of these Osteospermums appear over an incredibly long flowering period, from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug plants. Collection comprises 5 plants each of: Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' - Pure white flower with yellow centres. Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum - Mauve-pink flowers with yellow centres. Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' - Bright purple flowers with dark purple centres. More info 15 plug plants Despatch: By end of September 2013 10 plants + 5 FREE - SAVE £9.99 £19.98 Quantity
SunDiascia 'Eternal Flames' (Twinspur) Native to South Africa, these pretty Twinspur flowers appear in abundance on slender stems over an incredibly long flowering period! The vibrant pink and orange blooms of this innovative new series are produced on sturdy, upright growth and will keep going all summer right up to the first frosts. Ideal for patio containers, beds and borders, SunDiascia 'Eternal Flames' is a perennial plant hardy to -8°C (18°F), so can be easily overwintered with a little protection from winter weather. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 3 plug plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of April 2014 £9.99 Quantity 9 plug plants - 3 of each variety Despatch: By end of April 2014 £14.97 Quantity 15 plug plants - 5 of each variety Despatch: By end of April 2014 £19.95 Quantity
Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' (Hardy) (Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' is one of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and it's hardy too, so you can enjoy it year after year. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of September 2013 £9.99 Quantity 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of September 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum (Hardy) (Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum is one of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and it's hardy too, so you can enjoy it year after year. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of September 2013 £9.99 Quantity 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of September 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Hardy) (Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple', Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' is one of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and it's hardy too, so you can enjoy it year after year. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of September 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Dianthus 'Blueberry Pie' (Pink) A charming little pink, Dianthus 'Blueberry Pie' produces pretty white flowers with a vibrant violet-blue centre. We were really impressed by the flower power of this new variety in our trials during the summer. Its compact habit and abundance of small flowers are just perfect for alpine gardens and rockeries or plant them at the front of beds and borders for a stunning summer display! Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: £9.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: SAVE £12 £17.97 Quantity
Osteospermum Collection (Hardy) (Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Versatil perennial Excellent ground cover Long flowering period Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. This collection of hardy Osteospermums are some of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow. Once established these versatile, resilient perennials are happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and are particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info 9 plug plants - 3 of each Despatch: By end of September 2013 SAVE £12 £17.97 Quantity
Viola 'Cottage Garden Mix' (Pansy) A host of dainty viola flowers in pretty shades of lemon, lilac and white, with a delicate sweet scent. This traditional Viola 'Cottage Garden Mix' will flower throughout summer. Perfect for edging beds, paths and borders or grow violas in window boxes, baskets and containers for a pretty patio display. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 23cm (9"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity