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.
Giant Fragrant CowslipPrimula florindae (Tibetan Cowslip) It's rather like an allium or a yellow agapanthus with its tall umbels of banana yellow blooms, this giant variety of cowslip makes a bright display, especially in shadier, damp areas of the garden, from July to September. With a subtle aroma of nutmeg they're a useful cut flower plant for an indoor vase. Ht. 90cm. Supplied in 5cm pots. More info |
Lupin 'Street Party Collection'Lupinus
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Foxglove 'Illumination Pink'Digitalis An exciting new foxglove, with parentage from the little known Isoplexis (Canary Island Foxglove) giving this variety its attractive tropical colouring. The densely packed flower spikes are sterile and won't set seed, so the plants will bloom from June right through until November! A well-branched habit allows for a continuous show of flowers. Foxglove 'Illumination Pink' is ideal for cottage or woodland gardens, where it will thrive in sun or part shade. Unlike many other foxgloves this variety is a true perennial so you will be able to enjoy the flowers for many years to come. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
LupinLupinus A wonderful mix of rainbow colours. This traditional cottage garden perennial is well loved for its sturdy upright stems of tightly packed blooms. The colourful flower spikes create a bold impression at the middle and back of borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodland areas. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bare root plants supplied. More info |
Lupin 'The Governer'Lupinus Bicolour pea-like flowers are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. Carefully bred for a long flowering period with unbeatable garden performance. This traditional cottage garden perennial creates a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bare root plants supplied. More info |
Rose 'Chandos Beauty'Rosa (Rose 'Harmisty') A compact hybrid tea bearing classic shaped, soft pink blooms with a delicious fragrance. Rose ‘Chandos Beauty’ makes a reliable feature in summer borders, and adds perfume and colour to cut flower arrangements indoors. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 80cm (31”).Useful links: Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Poppy 'Prinzessin Victoria Louise'Papaver orientale (Poppy 'Princess Victoria Louise', Oriental Poppy) Gently ruffled apricot-pink blooms with striking black markings and a velvety, purple-black eye are carried on tall stems in summer. The beautiful blooms of oriental Poppy ‘Prinzessin Victoria Louise’ are followed by ornate seed-heads that are highly attractive to birds, and make an interesting feature if left intact. A lovely addition to cottage gardens and herbaceous borders. Height: 90cm (35 inches). Spread: 60cm (24inches). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Iris 'Ringo' (Fragrant)(Bearded Iris) Dramatic purple markings stain the lower petals of this stunning bearded iris. Iris ‘Ringo’ is most effective when planted in groups of three in sunny borders, where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. Height: 90cm (35"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Lupin 'Noble Maiden'Lupinus The strong upright, pure white flower spikes of Lupin 'Noble Maiden' put on a magnificent display year after year with the minimum of attention. This undemanding perennial is a cottage garden essential, adding vertical lines and grandeur to summer herbaceous borders. This clean white variety makes a particularly elegant under-planting at the edge of woodland planting schemes. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Lupin 'My Castle'Lupinus The magnificent vertical stems of Lupin 'My Castle' produce vibrant red blooms bringing height and grandeur to summer borders. The intense colour of this robust variety makes a real statement when planted in drifts, or dotted among other perennials to add bright accents to cottage garden planting schemes. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Buddleja ‘Foot Long'(Buddleia, Butterfly Bush) The days of Buddlejas taking over your garden are long gone, this new less invasive variety grows to just 3ft (1m.) and displays incredibly long lavender-blue blooms, some reaching more than a foot long, hence the name. It is ideal for a space in the border and, unusually, it cascades beautifully from a hanging basket - try it and see! Supplied as 40mm plugs. More info |
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Avantgarde'Enormous blooms, of up to 30cm diameter, cover this amazing new Hydrangea from August to October. The flower heads grow larger as the weeks pass, whilst the petals change colour from cream to deep pink, and finally light green. As with all Hydrangea macrophylla varieties, an acidic soil will result in blue flowers instead of pink. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Avantgarde’® makes a superb feature plant for the garden or a large container. The giant blooms can even be cut and used in extravagant flower arrangements that will really impress. Supplied in a 10.5cm pot. Height and spread: 90cm (35").Useful links: More info |