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 June 2013 £6.99 Quantity 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £11 £9.97 Quantity
Astrantia major 'Venice' (Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort) Richly coloured pincushion flower heads of deep ruby-red look superb among damp garden borders, and nestled in moist soils next to ponds. Hardy perennial Astrantia 'Venice' is more vigorous than other varieties forming attractive clumps palmate foliage. The long lasting summer blooms make an interesting cut flower for drying or using in fresh arrangements. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Size 1 bare root supplied. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £11.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £6 £17.98 Quantity
Aquilegia Hybrids (Columbine, Granny's Bonnet) Commonly known as Columbine, these dainty hardy perennials are a cottage garden essential! Nodding flowers with long spurs are held aloft attractive foliage on tall wiry stems. Reliable and easy to grow, these classic perennials are perfect for traditional borders. Aquilegia flowers make an adorable cut flower for indoor displays too! Height: 75cm (30"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity
Echinacea 'Magic Box' (Coneflower) One of the best assortments of Coneflower available combining a bright blend of colours and forms all in one vibrant mix. Echinacea 'Magic Box' produces long lasting flowers from July to September that will attract wildlife to the garden and receive admiring glances when used as a cut flower indoors. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18") Supplied as plug plants. More info 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £5.99 Quantity 12 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £2 £9.98 Quantity
Astrantia 'Roma' (Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort) Beautiful pincushion flower heads of candy pink appear on wiry stems above bright green palmate foliage throughout the summer. Astrantia 'Roma' has a longer flowering period than many other varieties and thrives in woodland gardens, beside ponds and streams or in damp garden borders. Masterwort also makes an interesting fresh or dried cut flower. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Size 1 bare root supplied. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £11.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £6 £17.98 Quantity
Echinacea Blend (Coneflower) Late summer colour Good cut flower Attractive to wildlife A fantastic blend of pink, white and yellow coneflowers to brighten borders in late summer. Well known for its use in herbal medicine, this hardy perennial makes an attractive cut flower. Remember to leave some for the wildlife in your garden; butterflies love their nectar and birds will flock to Echinacea seed heads at the end of the summer! Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18") Supplied as bare root plants. More info 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.99 Quantity 10 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £3 £12.98 Quantity 20 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £17 £14.96 Quantity
Astrantia Collection (Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort) Two vibrant and beautifully coloured Astrantia bearing pincushion flowers on wiry stems above bright green palmate foliage. These hardy perennials simply thrive in woodland gardens, beside ponds and streams or in damp garden borders. Flowering all summer, Masterwort makes an interesting fresh or dried cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. Collection comprises 3 plants each of: Astrantia major ‘Venice’ - Richly coloured flower heads of deep ruby-red. Astrantia 'Roma' - Beautiful candy pink flowers. More info 6 bareroot plants - 3 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £6 £17.98 Quantity