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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Pinks 'Fragrant and Frilled' Dianthus (Fragrant and Frilled Pinks) Customer Review Rating This 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 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £4.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £13 £6.98 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £30 £9.96 Quantity
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 £9.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £8 £11.98 Quantity
Foxglove 'Illumination Pink' Digitalis An exciting new foxglove, with parentage from the little known Isoplexis (Canary Island Foxglove) giving this variety its attractive tropical colouring. The densely packed flower spikes are sterile and won't set seed, so the plants will bloom from June right through until November! A well-branched habit allows for a continuous show of flowers. Foxglove 'Illumination Pink' is ideal for cottage or woodland gardens, where it will thrive in sun or part shade. Unlike many other foxgloves this variety is a true perennial so you will be able to enjoy the flowers for many years to come. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £14.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £10 £19.98 Quantity
Rose 'Tricolour' (Standard) Rosa Three varieties in one Impressive in patio containers and borders Three entwined stems which flower profusely, almost covering the leaves. Ideal for patio containers and creating focal points in borders. Looks sensational in any garden. Height supplied: 50-60cm (20-24"). Bareroot plant supplied. Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 1 Bareroot plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 £29.99 Quantity 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £10 £49.98 Quantity
Astrantia major 'Venice' (Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort) Richly coloured pincushion flower heads of deep ruby-red look superb among damp garden borders, and nestled in moist soils next to ponds. Hardy perennial Astrantia 'Venice' is more vigorous than other varieties forming attractive clumps palmate foliage. The long lasting summer blooms make an interesting cut flower for drying or using in fresh arrangements. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Size 1 bare root supplied. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £11.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £6 £17.98 Quantity
Primula denticulata (Drumstick primula) Drumstick primula. Stout stems bear globes of bell-shaped yellow-eyed flowers in shades of pink, purple and white. This popular primula is perfect for spring bedding, shady borders and alpine gardens. Their stiff stems also make superb cut flowers for a pretty posy indoors. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity
Pinks 'Doris' (Clove Scented) Dianthus Frilled candy pink flowers with a red centre will fragrance your garden 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. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.49 Quantity
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. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.49 Quantity
Iris 'Al Segno' (Fragrant) (Bearded Iris) The rich, violet blue shades of bearded Iris ‘Al Segno’ make a majestic display in summer borders. This easy to grow perennial is quick to establish, and looks at its best when planted in groups where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. These beautiful ruffled blooms have a lovely light fragrance and, like all iris flowers, are superb for cutting. Height: 70cm (28"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as size 1 bare root. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Iris 'Fabulous Jeanette' (Fragrant) (Bearded Iris) Bearded Iris ‘Fabulous Jeanette’ lives up to its name with spectacular crimson-purple flowers. Easy to grow and quick to establish these beautifully scented, vibrant bearded irises will look amazing in your garden borders or in pots on a patio or balcony. Height: 70cm (28"). Supplied as size 1 bare root. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Iris 'Whoop Em Up' (Fragrant) (Bearded Iris) Bearded Iris ‘Whoop Em Up’ makes an eye catching summer display with its gold and maroon blooms carried high on stiff stems. This easy to grow perennial is quick to establish, and looks at its best when planted in groups where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. The beautiful ruffled blooms have a lovely light fragrance and, like all iris flowers, are superb for cutting. Height: 70cm (28"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as size 1 bare root. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: £9.99 Quantity
Antirrhinum majus 'Madame Butterfly Mix' (Snapdragon) These beautiful, frilly, double snapdragon flowers will fill your summer borders with glorious colour, lasting far longer than their single flowered cousins. Antirrhinum 'Madame Butterfly Mix' makes a fabulous addition to cottage gardens and a superb cut flower too. Height: 65cm (26"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £6.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity