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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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
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 £9.99 Quantity 2 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Foxtail Lily 'Collection' Eremurus x isabellinus, Eremurus robustus, Eremurus stenophyllus (Desert Candle) Improved collection Dramatic in borders Excellent cut flower One of the stateliest hardy perennials adding a dramatic touch to your garden borders! In early summer these striking Eremurus produce tall spires consisting of hundreds of star-shaped blooms. This improved collection of foxtail lilies looks fantastic partnered with lower growing perennials and grasses to hide the short-lived, grey green foliage which dies back as the flowers begin to bloom. This long-lived hardy perennial also makes a sensational cut flower! Bare root plants supplied. Collection comprises 5 plants each of: Eremurus stenophyllus 'Sunbeam' - Impressive stems tower with stately grandeur in spires of golden yellow starry flowers. Height: 1.2m (4'). Spread: 60cm (24"). Eremurus robustus 'Foxtrot' - The giant of our foxtail lilies, growing to 3 metres high! Elegant spires of pale pink flowers appear in mid-summer. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1.2m (4'). Eremurus x isabellinus 'Pinokkio' - Dark orange, star shaped flowers erupt from the tall stems of this imposing herbaceous perennial. Height: 1.5m (5'). Spread: 90cm (35"). Eremurus x isabellinus 'Tropical Dream' - Coconut-white, star shaped flowers with bright orange stamens erupt from tall stems. Height: 1.2m (4'). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info 20 bareroot plants - 5 of each Despatch: By end of November 2013 HALF PRICE - SAVE £24.98 £24.98 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
Rose 'Golden Showers' Rosa Ruffled clear yellow cup shaped blooms cascade from stiff stems. This fragrant, repeat flowering rose remains a popular climber is easily contained to smaller vertical spaces. Height: 3m (10’) Spread 2m (6’) Bare root 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 £11.99 Quantity
Rose 'Pauls Scarlet' Rosa This classic, free-flowering variety produces large clusters of double blooms, in a bold shade of scarlet that doesn’t fade in the sun. The almost thornless stems are easily trained to create a magnificent summer display against walls and pergolas. Height and spread: 3m (10’). 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 £11.99 Quantity
Foxtail lily 'Foxtrot' Eremurus robustus (Desert Candle) An incredibly tall variety with slender stems growing to a breath taking 3m tall in ideal conditions! Foxtail Lily ‘Foxtrot’ creates a real talking point for the back of sunny borders with its elegant spires of pale pink flowers that you will pause to admire. Partner it with lower growing perennials and grasses to hide the short lived, grey green foliage which dies back as the flowers begin to bloom. This long lived hardy perennial also makes a sensational cut flower too! Height: 300cm (118"). Spread: 120cm (48"). Size one bareroot plants supplied. More info 5 bare roots Despatch: By end of November 2013 £12.49 Quantity
Clematis 'Josephine' An alluring variety with soft pink blooms and flamboyant pompom centres. Clematis 'Josephine' is perfect for a sunny spot where its pretty colours are at their richest - in shadier positions the petals take on a fascinating green hue. This RHS AGM variety is superb for growing in patio containers or trained onto walls and fences. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £7.49 Quantity
Clematis 'Crystal Fountain' Transform a dull fence with the majestic blooms of Clematis 'Crystal Fountain'. Large mauve flowers with contrasting white anthers and a brilliant lime green centre smother this superb climber throughout summer. This free flowering climber is neat and compact - perfect for growing on an obelisk in the border or planting in patio containers. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £7.49 Quantity
Clematis 'Empress' This sumptuous variety surely reigns supreme! One of the largest double flowering clematis, with spectacular sugar pink blooms of up to 10cm (4") across. This hardy deciduous climber is a real show stopper for sunny walls and patio containers. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £7.49 Quantity
Clematis Trio Collection Clematis 'General Sikorski', Clematis 'Miss Bateman', Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana', This collection of 3 beautiful clematis will bring style and elegance to your garden. Collection comprises Clematis 'General Sikorski' - Large mauve petals with silvery yellow anthers stand out against the dark green foliage. Height: 300 cm (10 '). Spread: 150cm (59"). Pruning Group: 2. Clematis 'Miss Bateman' - Bears simple, pure white flowers with exquisite contrasting red stamens that make an elegant summer display. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2 Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana' - Beautiful snowy white petals frame the purple ruffled dome at the centre of these large blooms that reach up to 10cm (4") across. Height: 2.5m (98"). Pruning group: 2. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £12.48 ~~£22.47~~ £9.99 Quantity
Rose Climbing Collection (Climbing) Rosa Customer Review Rating A glorious selection of climbing roses that will fill your garden with scent and colour throughout the summer. Perfect for training onto walls and pergolas. Bare root plants supplied. Height: 3m (10') Spread 2m (6'). Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Rosa 'Paul's Scarlet' - Large clusters of double blooms, in a bold shade of scarlet, that don't fade in the sun. Rosa 'Golden Showers' - A fragrant, repeat flowering rose that is easily contained to smaller vertical spaces. Rosa 'Masquerade' - Incredible double flowers that open yellow and gradually turn to pink before maturing to a gorgeous shade of red. 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 6 bareroot plants - 2 ofeach variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £20 £23.98 Quantity