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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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
Iris 'Orange Harvest' (Fragrant) (Bearded Iris) The dazzling, tawny orange flowers of bearded Iris ‘Orange Harvest’ add a cheery splash of colour to 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. The beautiful ruffled blooms have a lovely light fragrance and, like all iris flowers, are superb for cutting. Height: 80cm (31"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as size 1 bare root. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Customer Review Rating Well known for its use in herbal medicine, the large purple daisy like flowers of this hardy perennial, provide a wonderful display in late summer. The weather resistant blooms of the coneflower make an attractive cut flower. Make sure you leave some flowers for the wildlife in your garden; butterflies love their nectar and birds will flock to dry Echinacea seed heads at the end of the summer! An excellent choice for dotting through borders! Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18") Supplied as bare root plants. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity
Phlox 'Orange Perfection' Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Bold orange red blooms to make a big impact in summer borders. Plant them in 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
Foxtail Lily 'Pinokkio' Eremurus x isabellinus (Desert Candle) Dark orange, star shaped flowers erupt from tall stems of this imposing herbaceous perennial. Foxtail Lily Pinokkio creates a dramatic focal point for the back of sunny borders! Partner it with lower growing perennials and grasses to hide the short lived, grey green foliage which dies back as the flowers begin to bloom. This long lived hardy perennial also makes a sensational cut flower! Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 90cm (35"). Size one bareroot plants supplied. More info 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £12.49 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
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 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity