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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Sweet Pea 'Allsorts Mix' Lathyrus Sweet Pea 'Allsorts Mix' is a collection of rare and unusual sweet peas with simple, dainty flowers in a vibrant mixture of colours. Grow these gems up obelisks, trellis and fences for a kaleidoscopic addition to the summer garden. Try collecting the seeds of your favourites and grow your own unique colours each year! Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 HALF PRICE ~~£9.99~~ £4.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 HALF PRICE ~~£14.98~~ £7.49 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 HALF PRICE ~~£19.96~~ £9.98 Quantity
Asclepias syriaca 'Green Parrot' (Common Milkweed, Virginian Silk, Silkweed) A fantastic perennial for the garden, with spherical heads of lightly-fragrant, mauve-pink blooms in summer, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. The flowers are followed by fascinating, softly spiny seed pods which give rise to the name ‘Green Parrot’! Also known as ‘Virginian Silk’, in the autumn the large seed pods split open to reveal seeds adorned with masses of silky white hairs. Asclepias syriaca is a fantastic, easy-to-grow plant for borders and wildlife gardens where it gives a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height and spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in a 7cm pot. More info 3 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Rose 'Blue Moon' Rosa (Rose 'Tannacht', Rose 'Mainzer Fastnacht') Long pointed buds open to reveal the exquisitely fragranced lilac blue blooms of this popular hyrbrid tea rose. This variety will repeat flower and is superb for cutting. Height 100cm (40"). Spread 70cm (28"). Bareroot plant supplied. Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 2 Bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Echinacea 'Maui Sunshine' (Coneflower) The large, bright yellow, young flowers of Echinacea Maui Sunshine gradually mature to a soft shade of golden yellow with prominent, orange cones. This new and unusual variety of coneflower bears its delicately scented blooms on sturdy, well branched stems. Echinacea are famed for their long lasting, weather resistant blooms and ornate autumn seedheads that are superb for fresh and dried flower arrangements. The wildlife in your garden will love them too; butterflies are attracted to their nectar and birds will flock to the dried seed heads at the end of the summer. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Echinacea Collection (Coneflower) Echinacea are famed for their long lasting, weather resistant blooms and ornate autumn seedheads that are superb for fresh and dried flower arrangements. Birds and butterflies love them too. We have selected four superb varieties that you will not readily find elsewhere. Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Echinacea Maui Sunshine - Large, bright yellow, young flowers gradually mature to a soft shade of golden yellow with prominent, orange cones. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Echinacea Pink Mist - Bright rose pink flowers with copper-coloured cones are produced on the compact, short stems. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Echinacea Vintage Wine - Short, stiff petals in a shade of rich pink surround the brown central cone. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Echinacea Green Jewel - Rosettes of emerald green petals surround the dark green central cones of this unusual coloured variety. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info 4 bareroot plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 £14.98 Quantity
Rose 'Scented Doubles' Rosa Customer Review Rating exquisitely scented 6 different colours enhanced disease resistance Ruffles of perfectly formed petals sculpt these exquisitely scented double blooms. Bred from traditional varieties these repeat flowering roses combine improvements in scent, form, and colour with enhanced disease resistance. A sensational addition to borders, they are available in a striking range of complementary colours. Choose from 6 different colours or treat yourself to a magnificent rose garden with the full collection! Height: 1m (3'). Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 1 Bareroot Plant - Pink Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.99 Quantity 1 Bareroot plant - Apricot Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.99 Quantity 1 Bareroot plant - Cerise Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.99 Quantity 1 Bareroot plant - Gold Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.99 Quantity 1 Bareroot plant - Red Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.99 Quantity 1 Bareroot plant - White Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.99 Quantity 6 Bareroot plants - 1 of each colour Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £31 £19.94 Quantity
Astilbe 'Music Series' Elegant, frothy plumes of flowers in a mixture of colours rise above handsome, finely cut foliage. Astilbe plants are excellent for difficult boggy areas of the garden and they grow well in full sun or partial shade. Astilbe 'Music Series' is an ideal addition to a moist garden border, or grow them in containers for a delightful patio display. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 90cm (35"). Supplied as bareroot plants. Collection comprises: Astilbe 'Heart and Soul' - Height: 60cm (24"), pale lavender-pink flowers. Astilbe 'Boogie Woogie' - Height: 50cm (20"), bright pink flowers. Astilbe 'Rock and Roll' - Height: 60cm (24"), pure white flowers. Astilbe 'Alive and Kicking' - Height: 100cm (39"), deep pink-red flowers. Astilbe 'Rhythm and Beat' - Height: 70cm (28"), raspberry-pink flowers. More info 5 bareroot plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 10 bareroot plants - 2 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity