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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Clematis 'Top To Bottom Lavender Blue' (Old Man's Beard) The nation's favourite climbers just got even better, we all love the huge, beautiful flowers of the clematis... however the blooms often only come at the top end of the plant, meaning the base is rather bare. Not with the new 'Top to Bottom' range, exclusively selected for bearing flowers all the way up, with no bare patches! The huge blooms are amazing, 6 inches or more across and this variety displays them in a delicate shade of lavender-blue. Ht. 3m. Supplied in a 5cm pot. More info 1 plant in 5cm pot Despatch: By end of August 2013 £14.99 Quantity 2 plants in 5cm pots Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £10 £19.98 Quantity
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 Despatch: £12.99 Quantity 2 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: SAVE £7 £18.98 Quantity
Hosta 'White Feather' (Plantain Lily) A very unusual variety! Emerging leaves appear almost totally white, slowly developing green streaks until the whole leaf turns green. Spikes of lavender flowers tower over the lush foliage from mid summer. Unlike other varieties, White Feather tolerates a sunny position making an attractive border or container plant. Also excellent as ground cover in woodland gardens or on the outskirts of ponds and boggy areas. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as size one bareroot plants. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 4 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Phlox 'Laura' Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Magnificent heads of lavender pink flowers with petals that bleed into pure white centres. Plant them in borders close to paths and patios where you can catch their enchanting scent on warm summer evenings. Phlox flowers make wonderful cut flowers so you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as bareroot plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.49 Quantity
Primula vialii Customer Review Rating Stately crimson-budded spikes of bloom open to lilac, giving the flowers a magical two toned effect. Ideal for damp, shady spots and simply stunning in large groups around bog gardens and woodlands. Their stout erect stems also make superb cut flowers for a pretty posy indoors. Ideal companion for Primula candelabra. Height: 60cm (24"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity
Lavender 'Little Lady' Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) Smaller than her cousins but no less fragrant. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Little Lady’ produces masses of light blue flowers throughout summer. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. This dwarf lavender is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 35cm (14"). 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 £8.99 Quantity
Lavender 'Papillon' Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata (French Lavender) The grey-green foliage of this lovely French lavender is topped with rounded lilac-purple bracts. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Lavandula stoechas ‘Papillon’ is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). 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 £8.99 Quantity
Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos' (Sea Holly, Eryngo) Eryngium ‘Picos’ makes a bold statement in a sunny border or gravel garden. Attractive marbled foliage contrasts beautifully with the deeply cut, spiky flower bracts that surround intense blue flowers in summer. A useful plant for coastal areas and hot, dry sites. The dramatic sea holly flowers are also excellent for cutting and drying. Height: 55cm (22"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. More info 3 bare roots Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 bare roots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £4 £14.98 Quantity
Buddleja ‘Foot Long' (Buddleia, Butterfly Bush) The days of Buddlejas taking over your garden are long gone, this new less invasive variety grows to just 3ft (1m.) and displays incredibly long lavender-blue blooms, some reaching more than a foot long, hence the name. It is ideal for a space in the border and, unusually, it cascades beautifully from a hanging basket - try it and see! Supplied as 40mm plugs. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: £9.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Viola Sorbet 'Marina' Viola x williamsiana Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The wonderful grey-blue shades of Viola Sorbet 'Marina' are ideal for planting up cheery spring baskets and window boxes for a patio display to be proud of. These compact, well branched plants have a neat uniform habit that is perfect for creating professional looking bedding displays. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £7.49 Quantity
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 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 £5.99 Quantity 12 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £2 £9.98 Quantity
Campanula persicifolia 'Chettle Charm' (Peach-leaved Bellflower) NEW in 2013 RHS Award of Garden Merit Attractive to bees Delicate white, cup-shaped flowers with a lilac-blue blush appear on tall slender stems throughout early and mid-summer. This charming hardy perennial is quick to establish, forming neat clumps of narrow, green, lance-shaped foliage. Campanula persicifolia 'Chettle Charm' is the winner of a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit and is fantastic for cottage garden borders, where the nectar-rich blooms will attract bees. Peach-leaved bellflowers also make a lovely cut flower for a vase. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied in a 9cm pot. More info 3 plants in 9cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 £12.99 Quantity 6 plants in 9cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £6 £19.98 Quantity