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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Viola Sorbet Collection Viola x williamsiana Customer favourite Winter and spring colour Compact, well-branched plants Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The Viola Sorbet collection is 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. Collection comprises: Viola Sorbet 'Marina' - Wonderful grey-blue shades. Viola Sorbet 'Pink Halo' - Delicate powder pink blooms. Viola Sorbet 'Delft' - Purple flowers with distinctive faces. More info 72 plug tray plants - 24 of each Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £9 £14.97 Quantity
Polyanthus 'Crescendo' Primula Customer favourite A kaleidoscope of bright colours Reliable winter-flowering perennial Turn up the volume with Polyanthus Crescendo! This reliable perennial will banish the winter gloom with a magical kaleidoscope of the brightest colours. Its fragrant long lasting blooms are perfect for cheering up borders, containers and window boxes. Height and spread: 23cm (9"). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £9.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £12 £19.97 Quantity
Polyanthus 'Carousel Mix' Primula Perky and weather resistant, this impressive mix makes a beautiful show of colour. Ht. 20cm. Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £8.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £3 £14.98 Quantity
Hellebore 'Mixed' (Lenten Rose) Helleborus orientalis Cup shaped flowers, some plain and others freckled, are borne in elegant shades of white, pink, red and purple. The graceful blooms and dark leathery foliage of Helleborus orientalis make a stunning addition to shady borders and winter containers that will delight you year after year.Size one bareroots supplied. More info 5 mixed plants Despatch: £11.99 Quantity 10 mixed plants Despatch: SAVE £4 £19.98 Quantity
Winter Bedding Pack Everything you need for a brilliant winter and spring display all in one pack! This mix of the best winter bedding plants will add colour and fragrance to your beds, borders, containers and window boxes from February right through until June. Choose from either 108 plants, 12 of each variety, or if you have a really large space to fill double up to our 216 plant pack, getting 24 of each variety! Varieties are also available separately. Supplied as plug tray plants. Collection comprises the following varieties: Bellis perennis 'Frilly Mix' - quilled, pompom bicoloured blooms above neat, compact growth. Height and Spread: 20cm (8"). Forget-me-not 'Sylva' - a pretty blend of traditional, blue Forget-Me-Not flowers, plus pink and white too. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Pansy 'Frizzle Sizzle Ballerina Mix' - outstanding ruffled blooms in beautiful colours. Height and spread: 23cm (9"). Polyanthus 'Carousel Mix' - vibrant, weather resistant blooms above neat rosettes of leaves. Height and Spread: 20cm (8"). Primrose 'Petticoat Mixed' - unusual double rosebud blooms in a selection of bright colours. Height and Spread: 20cm (8"). Stock 'Scentastic Mix' - highly fragrant blooms in bright pinks, white and purples. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Sweet William 'Messenger' - clusters of colourful blooms with a delicious sweet fragrance. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Viola 'Most Scented Mix' - a cheerful mix of fragrant violas. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 20cm (8"). Wallflower 'Dolce Vita Mix' - superbly aromatic blooms in a wide spectrum of colours. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). More info 108 plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £21 £19.45 Quantity 216 plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £51 £29.91 Quantity
Wallflower 'Super scent Mix' Erysimum (Cheiranthus) NEW in 2012 Citrus scent Robust hardy perennial Enjoy a magnificent spectrum of vivid colours throughout spring coupled with a heady citrus fragrance. Low maintenance Wallflower 'Super-scent Mix' is certain to spice up your garden borders and containers. This hardy perennial provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £7.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £4 £11.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £9 £14.97 Quantity
Clematis napaulensis (Clematis forrestii, Old Man's Beard) Rare and fascinating clematis Winter flowering Sweetly fragrant Brighten up your winter garden with this rare and fascinating clematis. Originating from Nepal and parts of China, this stunning climber is quite remarkable, producing new foliage in autumn when most plants are losing their leaves. Large clusters of scented, white, bell-shaped flowers with rich purple filaments appear from November, filling your garden with colour and a sweet fragrance throughout the winter months. Clematis nepaulensis is perfectly hardy and needs very little maintenance. Grow it through a deciduous shrub or alongside another climber to cover its bare stems in summer. Height: 3m (118"). Spread: 1.5m (59"). Pruning group: 1. Supplied in a 7cm pot. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant in 7cm pot Despatch: By end of November 2013 £14.99 Quantity 2 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £10 £19.98 Quantity
Primrose (Scented) Primula Customer favourite Perfect for beds and borders Long lasting colour Try this fabulous new variety for long lasting colour and fragrance. These stunning scented Polyanthus are perfect for beds and borders where they will return year after year. Why not plant them on your patio for a bright splash of cheerful springtime colour. Supplied as plug tray plants. Height and spread: 30cm (12inches). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £9.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £10 £19.97 Quantity
Hellebore (Christmas Rose) Helleborus niger Customer Review Rating Snow white, saucer shaped blooms are flushed with green and pink, and slowly deepen in colour as they age. Set against handsome, glossy foliage, the delicate blooms are some of the earliest to appear in the garden. A stunning addition to shady borders and winter containers that will delight you year after year. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: £9.99 Quantity 5 bareroot plants Despatch: 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 Quantity 3 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £15 £14.97 Quantity
Primrose 'Husky Mixed' Primula Winter flowering Hardy perennial Delicate fragrance Now there is no excuse to not enjoy splashes of colour in your garden in the dark winter months. Even through the coldest of winters, the bright rainbow colours of Primrose Husky Mixed with their delicate fragrance will appear among a rosette of green leaves, to brighten the gloomiest days. Plant primroses in containers and window boxes, or in large groups in beds and borders for a sensational spring display. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £9.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £10 £19.97 Quantity
Wallflower 'Winter Spices Collection' Erysimum (Cheiranthus) Heavenly pastel blooms set against a foil of evergreen foliage provide a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial wallflowers provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. This collection includes 3 each of Sweet Sorbet, Lemon, Winter Sorbet and Winter Joy. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info 12 plug plants - 3 of each Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £12 £17.97 Quantity