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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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
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
Giant Fragrant Cowslip Primula 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 3 plants in 5cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 plants in 5cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Rose 'Black Baccara' Rosa A sensational new hybrid tea rose! Originally this dramatic variety was only available as a cut flower, but is now available to grow in your garden. Fragrant deep maroon, almost black, flowers set this apart from any other rose. Contrasts beautifully with pure yellow roses or white lilies. Height: 150cm (60") Spread:100cm (40").Bareroot plant suppled. 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 Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity Pack of 2 Bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Phlox 'Fragrant Collection' Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Elegant trusses of showy blooms with an exquisite fragrance! This collection of perennial phlox makes a stunning addition to herbaceous borders. Plant them close to paths and patios where you can enjoy their enchanting scent on warm summer evenings. Phlox flowers make wonderful cut flowers so you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as bareroot plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 20 plants - 5 of each colour Despatch: By end of November 2013 HALF PRICE £14.98 Quantity
Clematis Montana 'Continuity' (Old Man's Beard) A clematis montana with a difference, 'Continuity', true to its name, flowers all summer long, giving generous waves of colour. Like all montana, they grow like lightning too, so you can cover anything in next to no time! Ht.4m. Supplied in 7cm pots. More info 1 plant in 7cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 £12.99 Quantity 2 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £9 £16.98 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
Rose 'Diamond Jubilee' Rosa New in 2012 Large peach coloured blooms Delicate scent A new hybrid tea rose to commemorate this incredibly rare royal occasion. Diamond Jubilee features subtle peach coloured blooms with a delicate scent, its flowers are large and the foliage shines in a glossy deep green shade. Enjoys a sunny position where it will flower throughout summer. Height: 80cm (33"). Spread: 60cm (24"). 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 1 bareroot plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £6.99 Quantity 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £10 ~~£19.98~~ £9.98 Quantity
Clematis montana 'Mayleen' (Old Man's Beard) Quick-growing climber Bronze foliage RHS Award of Garden Merit A superb RHS AGM variety of the ever popular montana Clematis. This quick growing climber will rapidly cover walls and trellis, even in those tricky north facing positions. From mid-spring the stems are smothered in delicate satin pink blooms, set against an attractive backdrop of stunning bronze foliage. Clematis montana 'Mayleen' is easy to grow and needs virtually no pruning. Height: 10m (32'). Spread: 3m (10'). Pruning group: 1. Supplied in 7cm pot. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 X 7cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 X 7cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Clematis 'Fragrant Oberon' (Old Man's Beard) Fragrant blooms Evergreen foliage Perfect in patio containers Lemony white fragrant flowers with a satin sheen are set against a background of dark evergreen foliage. This charming climber has very compact growth making it perfect for growing in patio containers. Although hardy to around -7°C, this variety will appreciate a sheltered site with some winter protection. Supplied in 7cm pots. Height: 152cm (60"). Pruning Group: 1. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant in 7cm pot Despatch: By end of November 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £6.99 Quantity 3 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £17 £12.97 Quantity
Rose 'Top Quality Collection' Rosa Roses are highly prized in the garden so it is important to buy the best plants available. This collection of fragrant hybrid tea roses have been specially selected for their excellent quality with 2 to 5 stems per bush, depending on the variety. Height: Up to 120cm (47") Spread: Up to 100cm (40") Bare root plants supplied. Pictured clockwise from top left: Queen Elizabeth (pink) Gold Crown (yellow) Uncle Walter (deep red) Chandos Beauty (creamy peach) Blue Moon (lilac) 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 5 bareroot plants - 1 of each Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £19.94 Quantity