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"). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 X 9cm pot Despatch: By end of October 2013 £14.99 Quantity 2 X 9cm pots Despatch: By end of October 2013 SAVE £5 £24.98 Quantity
Clematis 'Fantasy Collection' (Old Man's Beard) The fairytale blooms of these magical clematis will transform a dull fence or trellis. The exquisite blooms flower throughout summer, followed by whorls of silvery seed heads. With a compact habit, Clematis 'Fantasy Collection' are perfect for growing in a patio container or training over obelisks in cottage garden borders. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs. Collection comprises: Clematis 'Josephine' - Soft pink blooms and flamboyant pompom centres - in shadier positions the petals take on a fascinating green hue. Clematis 'Empress' - Spectacular sugar pink double blooms of up to 10cm (4") across. Clematis 'Crystal Fountain' - Large mauve flowers with contrasting white anthers and a brilliant lime green centre. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 3 plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 2 plants + 1 FREE PLUS save £5 extra ~~£14.98~~ £9.98 Quantity
Diascia 'Little Dancer Collection' (Twinspur) Diascia is highly prized for its froth of richly coloured flowers carried on slender stems. These pretty annuals flower prolifically all summer - cut them back after their first flush of flowers to promote new growth, and they will continue to bloom into autumn! An outstanding plant for rockeries and the front of borders, which can also be planted in hanging baskets to form a lavish sphere of long lasting colour. Supplied as 30mm plugs. Height: 30cm (12") Spread: 50cm (20"). More info 5 plug plants - Dancer Despatch: By end of April 2014 £6.99 Quantity 5 plug plants - Drifter Despatch: By end of April 2014 £6.99 Quantity 5 plug plants - Tango Despatch: By end of April 2014 £6.99 Quantity 15 plug plants - 5 of each Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £7.49 £13.98 Quantity
Pinks 'Fragrant and Frilled' Dianthus (Fragrant and Frilled Pinks) Customer Review Rating This wonderful mix contains some of our best fragrant and frilly dianthus. This beautiful collection of cottage garden favourites produces sweetly scented flowers, 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 and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm plug plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £4.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £13 £6.98 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £30 £9.96 Quantity
Stocks 'Brompton' Matthiola incana (Gillyflower) Early flowering Beautifully scented Good cut flower Upright bushy, early flowering biennials producing gloriously scented flowers in a good colour range. Brompton Stocks make a wonderful, fragrant addition to borders and containers and are splendid for cutting too. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £6.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £8 £12.97 Quantity 140 mini-plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £14.99 Quantity
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
Nicotiana 'Eau de Cologne Mixed' (Tobacco Plant) An elegant annual smothered in bright and cheerful blooms which exude a sweet fragrance on warm summer evenings. Nicotiana 'Eau de Cologne Mixed' are mid-height plants with upward facing flowers creating a really dazzling display. Fill your beds, borders and patio containers with these exotic-looking blooms and enjoy a myriad of flowers from midsummer right through until autumn. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of March 2014 £6.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of March 2014 SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of March 2014 SAVE £8 £12.97 Quantity 140 mini-plug plants Despatch: By end of March 2014 BUMPER PACK £14.99 Quantity
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
Hellebore 'Washfield Doubles' Helleborus New in 2013 Impressive range of colours Evergreen foliage Wonderful double-flowered hellebores, in an array of beautiful colours and patterns - some plain, some freckled and others veined in a contrasting colour. The graceful blooms of Hellebore 'Washfield Doubles' are borne above leathery, evergreen foliage and make a stunning addition to shady borders, woodland gardens, and winter containers. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £14.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £10 £19.98 Quantity
Dianthus 'Scented Collection' (Pinks) This delightful mix contains some of our best fragrant pinks! These modern versions of the old-fashioned cottage garden favourites produce a succession of sweetly scented blooms all summer long. The ruffled flowers are borne above neat cushions of slender grey green foliage, which over the years will spread to form a neat, evergreen clump. Grow Dianthus 'Scented Collection' at the front of borders or in patio containers; they also make a fabulous cut flower - just perfect for posies or a vase. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 20 plug plants - 5 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 HALF PRICE - Save £13.98 £13.98 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