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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Lavatera 'Barnsley Baby' (Mallow) Compact lavatera Perfect for patio containers Drought resistant At last - a Tree Mallow for the patio! This compact, free flowering, deciduous shrub grows to only 90cm (36"). A profusion of large mallow flowers to 7.5cm (3") smother the stems with pink-tinged white petals surrounding a rosy pink eye. Fantastic in patio containers, these are hard to beat for endurance, drought resistance (once established), ease of growing and sheer flower power! Height: 75cm (30") Spread: 60cm (24"). More info 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of August 2013 £6.99 Quantity 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £11 £9.97 Quantity
Lupin 'Street Party Collection' Lupinus Red, white and blue blooms Long flowering period Unbeatable garden performance Vivid strong flower spikes of patriotic red, white and blue that are ideal for creating a celebratory atmosphere in your garden. The Lupin 'Street Party Collection' are long flowering and offer unbeatable performance, multiplying from year to year to give you a swathe of glorious colour. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bareroot plants supplied. Collection comprises: 3 x Lupin 'My Castle' - Vibrant red blooms bring height and grandeur to summer borders. 3 x Lupin 'Noble Maiden' - Pure white flower spikes that put on a magnificent display year after year with the minimum of attention. 3 x Lupin 'The Governor' - Bicolour pea-like flowers are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. More info 9 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 6 plants + 3 FREE - SAVE £5.99 £11.98 Quantity 15 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £11 £9.97 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
Lisianthus 'Pink Ice' Eustoma (Texas Bluebell, Prairie Gentian, Japanese Rose) A bouquet of bloom erupts from the slim stems of these lisianthus plants in shades of pink and lemon. The large rosette-like blooms of Lisianthus 'Pink Ice' are prized by florists as a superb cut flower. Grow them indoors on a bright windowsill, or outside in sunny borders for that opulent look. Height: 60cm (24") Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity
Heuchera 'Ever-Colour Collection' (Coral Flower, Coral Bells) These vibrant Heucheras are fantastic for all-year-round interest in the garden thanks to their semi-evergreen foliage. To add to their considerable charm they also produce delicate flowers on tall wiry stems from May to July, which are particularly attractive to bees. Heuchera ‘Ever-colour Collection’ makes a fabulous addition to patio containers, the front of borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants. Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou' - Mounds of large, rounded purple-red foliage, with distinctive black veins that gradually age to a rich shade of purple. Heuchera 'Obsidian' - Smooth jet black leaves with a glassy polish that persists throughout the growing season. Heuchera 'Autumn Leaves' - Mounds of large, rich red foliage, taking on a subtle tan colour in the summer before turning a brilliant ruby red in the autumn. Heuchera 'Green Spice' - Striking, silver-green leaves with contrasting red-purple veins. More info 4 plug plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 Less than Half Price - SAVE £19.98 ~~£14.98~~ £9.98 Quantity
Clematis montana 'Mayleen' (Old Man's Beard) Quick-growing climber Bronze foliage RHS Award of Garden Merit A superb RHS AGM variety of the ever popular montana Clematis. This quick growing climber will rapidly cover walls and trellis, even in those tricky north facing positions. From mid-spring the stems are smothered in delicate satin pink blooms, set against an attractive backdrop of stunning bronze foliage. Clematis montana 'Mayleen' is easy to grow and needs virtually no pruning. Height: 10m (32'). Spread: 3m (10'). Pruning group: 1. Supplied in 7cm pot. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 X 7cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 X 7cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Clematis 'Fragrant Oberon' (Old Man's Beard) Fragrant blooms Evergreen foliage Perfect in patio containers Lemony white fragrant flowers with a satin sheen are set against a background of dark evergreen foliage. This charming climber has very compact growth making it perfect for growing in patio containers. Although hardy to around -7°C, this variety will appreciate a sheltered site with some winter protection. Supplied in 7cm pots. Height: 152cm (60"). Pruning Group: 1. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant in 7cm pot Despatch: By end of November 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £6.99 Quantity 3 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £17 £12.97 Quantity
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
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Fraise' Customer Review Rating A stunning new variety of hydrangea, selected after years of trials by French breeders! Satin white hydrangea flowers emerge in elegant cones, gradually turning a mouth watering shade of strawberry as they mature. Easy to grow and extremely hardy, this delectable shrub is perfect for those tricky north facing positions. Height and spread: 2m (6ft). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant in 8cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 3 plants in 8cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £12 £17.97 Quantity
Buddleja 'Three in One' (Buddleia, Butterfly Bush) 3 plants in one pot Long flowering period Attractive to butterflies Created by combining three cultivars in a solitary pot, these young plants grow together to form a single shrub. Once mature Buddleja 'Three-in-One' displays a trio of beautiful flower colours at the same time. Sweetly scented tapered blooms appear for several months and are highly attractive to butterflies. Height and spread: 300cm (118"). Supplied in a 12cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant in 12cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 £11.99 Quantity 2 plants in 12cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £6 £17.98 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
Heuchera 'Obsidian' (Coral Flower) A superb new addition to our range! This exceptional variety has smooth jet black leaves with a glassy polish that persists throughout the growing season. A spectacular semi evergreen perennial for containers and borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. It also produces sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.49 Quantity