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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Asclepias syriaca 'Green Parrot' (Common Milkweed, Virginian Silk, Silkweed) A fantastic perennial for the garden, with spherical heads of lightly-fragrant, mauve-pink blooms in summer, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. The flowers are followed by fascinating, softly spiny seed pods which give rise to the name ‘Green Parrot’! Also known as ‘Virginian Silk’, in the autumn the large seed pods split open to reveal seeds adorned with masses of silky white hairs. Asclepias syriaca is a fantastic, easy-to-grow plant for borders and wildlife gardens where it gives a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height and spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in a 7cm pot. More info 3 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Rose 'Top Quality Collection' Rosa Roses are highly prized in the garden so it is important to buy the best plants available. This collection of fragrant hybrid tea roses have been specially selected for their excellent quality with 2 to 5 stems per bush, depending on the variety. Height: Up to 120cm (47") Spread: Up to 100cm (40") Bare root plants supplied. Pictured clockwise from top left: Queen Elizabeth (pink) Gold Crown (yellow) Uncle Walter (deep red) Chandos Beauty (creamy peach) Blue Moon (lilac) 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 5 bareroot plants - 1 of each Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £19.94 Quantity
Liatris spicata (Gayfeather) Stiff spikes of tightly packed buds open from the top of the stem downwards to reveal columns of fluffy mauve blooms. The colourful display in late summer attracts clouds of bees and butterflies. This undemanding perennial also makes a bold cut flower for vases in doors. Height: 150cm (60"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity
Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' (Hardy) (Cranesbill) Tightly frilled, mauve-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres. This double hardy geranium has a tall branching stems with deeply cut foliage. Undemanding and easy to grow, Summer Skies makes an eye catching perennial for cottage garden borders. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as bare root plants. More info 1 bareroot plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.49 Quantity
Penstemon 'Czar' Sophisticated elegance with real staying power! Bursting into bloom in summer, this semi evergreen perennial produces masses of tubular lilac flowers with broad satiny white throats. Blooming all summer long and well into autumn, Penstemon Czar perseveres through rain or drought, and is slug resistant too. A classic cottage garden plant for well drained borders and patio containers. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Iris 'Raspberry Blush' (Fragrant) (Bearded Iris) A compact fragrant variety, Iris ‘Raspberry Blush’ bears delicately crimped blooms in soft shades of pink. Bearded irises are most effective when planted in groups of three in sunny borders, where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. Height: 40cm (16"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Wallflower 'Winter Joy' Erysimum (Cheiranthus) Lilac pink blooms set against a foil of evergreen foliage provide a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial Wallflower ‘Winter Joy’ provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info 4 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Wallflower 'Winter Sorbet' Erysimum (Cheiranthus) A profusion of flowers in soft, complimentary shades are set against a foil of evergreen foliage. Wallflower ‘Winter Spices Collection’ will fill your garden with colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. These hardy perennial wallflowers provide robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info 4 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Clematis 'Josephine' (Old Man's Beard) An alluring variety with soft pink blooms and flamboyant pompom centres. Clematis 'Josephine' is perfect for a sunny spot where its pretty colours are at their richest - in shadier positions the petals take on a fascinating green hue. This variety is superb for growing in patio containers or trained onto walls and fences. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £7.49 Quantity
Clematis 'Crystal Fountain' Transform a dull fence with the majestic blooms of Clematis 'Crystal Fountain'. Large mauve flowers with contrasting white anthers and a brilliant lime green centre smother this superb climber throughout summer. This free flowering climber is neat and compact - perfect for growing on an obelisk in the border or planting in patio containers. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £7.49 Quantity
Viola Sorbet 'Pink Halo' Viola x williamsiana Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The delicate powder pink shades of Viola Sorbet 'Pink Halo' 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
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 2 plug plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity