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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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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glam Rock'

  • NEW in 2012
  • Multi-coloured flower heads
  • Ideal specimen plant
This outstanding hardy shrub produces the most exhilarating coloured blooms imaginable. From summer to early autumn Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glam Rock' will burst into a psychedelic frenzy of multicoloured flower heads, that will create a real 'wow factor' in your garden. Like many Hydrangeas, this striking variety produces slightly different colour tones depending on the soil pH. An ideal specimen shrub for your borders or a large container on the patio. Supplied in a 9cm pot. Height and spread: 120cm (47").

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    • 1 X 9cm pot

    • Despatch: By end of October 2013
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    • £14.99
    • 2 X 9cm pots

    • Despatch: By end of October 2013
    • SAVE £5  
    • £24.98

Rose 'Black Baccara'

Rosa

A sensational new hybrid tea rose! Originally this dramatic variety was only available as a cut flower, but is now available to grow in your garden. Fragrant deep maroon, almost black, flowers set this apart from any other rose. Contrasts beautifully with pure yellow roses or white lilies. Height: 150cm (60") Spread:100cm (40").Bareroot plant suppled.

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How to plant and grow roses


Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 1 Bareroot plant

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
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    • £9.99
    • Pack of 2 Bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
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    • £14.98

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.

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How to plant and grow roses


Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 1 Bareroot plant

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
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    • £29.99
    • 2 bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
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    • £49.98

Geum 'Blazing Sunset'

(Avens)

  • New in 2013
  • Good addition to cottage garden
  • Excellent cut flower
This free-flowering perennial produces large, double, bright crimson flowers in early summer, above attractive scalloped clumps of foliage. A popular plant for the front of cottage garden borders where its fiery flowers make a bold impression. Geum 'Blazing Sunset' also makes a striking cut flower too. Height and Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug tray plants.
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    • 24 plug tray plants

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    • £6.99
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    • 48 plug tray plants

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    • £9.98
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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.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £8.49

Penstemon 'Amelia'

Sophisticated elegance with real staying power! Bursting into bloom in summer, this semi evergreen perennial produces masses of tubular red flowers with satiny white throats. Blooming all summer long and well into autumn, Penstemon Amelia 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
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    • £9.99

Rose 'Uncle Walter'

Rosa

The most romantic of roses, producing the brightest crimson-red blooms imaginable, and flowering continuously throughout summer in large shrub like trusses. Height: 150 cm (60"). Spread: 100 cm (40"). Bareroot plant supplied.

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How to plant and grow roses


Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 2 Bareroot plants

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
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    • £9.99

Silene 'Starburst'

Silene laciniata (Catchfly,Campion)

You will be star struck as the showy, carmine red flowers of this dramatic Campion erupt in a profusion of bright blooms on upright wiry stems. This easy to grow hardy perennial makes a vibrant addition to borders from mid-summer onwards. The long lasting blooms are perfect for adding a bright splash of colour to fiery planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info
    • 24 plug tray plants

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £7.99

Silene 'Jack Flash'

Silene laciniata (Catchfly,Campion)

You will be star struck as the showy, carmine red flowers of this dramatic Campion erupt in a profusion of bright blooms on upright wiry stems. This easy to grow hardy perennial makes a vibrant addition to borders from mid-summer onwards. The long lasting blooms are perfect for adding a bright splash of colour to fiery planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info
    • 6 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £5.99
    • 12 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £9.98

Dianthus 'Laced Monarch'

(Pinks)

A modern pink with charming, old-fashioned laced flowers in shades of cerise pink and deep red. The richly coloured blooms emit a strong clove fragrance and are produced in succession throughout the summer, above neat cushions of slender grey-green foliage. Dianthus 'Laced Monarch' will spread to form a neat clump making an attractive addition to the front of borders or in patio containers. Pinks also make a superb and long-lasting cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 35cm (14"). Supplied as plug plants.

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £6.99