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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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Lavender 'Munstead'

Lavendula angustifolia (English lavender)

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A cottage garden classic! Brush past its evergreen foliage to release the intense perfume of this compact lavender. Its delicate purple blue flowers held on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects; they also make excellent cut or dried flowers. Grow Lavender Munstead in containers, as a low hedge, or to soften paths and patio edges. Just be sure to plant it where you can savour its beguiling fragrance! Height: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug tray plants.

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 24 plug tray plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £7.99
    • 48 plug tray plants

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    • £11.98
    • 72 plug tray plants

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    • £14.97

Wallflower 'Super scent Mix'

Erysimum (Cheiranthus)

  • NEW in 2012
  • Citrus scent
  • Robust hardy perennial
Enjoy a magnificent spectrum of vivid colours throughout spring coupled with a heady citrus fragrance. Low maintenance Wallflower 'Super-scent Mix' is certain to spice up your garden borders and containers. This hardy perennial provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants.
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    • 24 plug tray plants

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £7.99
    • 48 plug tray plants

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
    • SAVE £4  
    • £11.98
    • 72 plug tray plants

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £14.97

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.

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    • 1 plant in 12cm pot

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £11.99
    • 2 plants in 12cm pots

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    • £17.98

Lavender Collection

Lavandula angustifolia 'Little Lady', Lavandula stoechas subsp.stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red', Lavandula 'Papillon' (English lavender, French Lavender)

Let this collection of specially selected lavender varieties fill your garden with their beguiling perfume. The delicate flowers, carried on stiff stems in summer, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs.
  • Collection comprises:
  • Lavender Little Lady - Smaller than her cousins but no less fragrant. Produces masses of light blue flowers all summer. Height and spread: 35cm (14").
  • Lavender Kew Red - A superb variety of lavender with bold cherry flowers topped with pink ears. Height and spread: 60cm (24").
  • Lavender Papillon - Grey green foliage topped with rounded lilac-purple bracts. Height and spread: 60cm (24").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 15 plug plants - 5 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £17.98

Lavender 'Little Lady'

Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender)

Smaller than her cousins but no less fragrant. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Little Lady’ produces masses of light blue flowers throughout summer. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. This dwarf lavender is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 35cm (14").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £8.99

Lavender 'Kew Red'

Lavandula stoechas subsp. stoechas f. rosea (French Lavender)

A superb variety of French lavender with bold cherry flowers topped with pink ears. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Lavandula stoechas ‘Kew Red’ is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 60cm (24").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £8.99

Lavender 'Papillon'

Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata (French Lavender)

The grey-green foliage of this lovely French lavender is topped with rounded lilac-purple bracts. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Lavandula stoechas ‘Papillon’ is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 60cm (24").

Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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    • 5 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £8.99

Wallflower 'Winter Spices Collection'

Erysimum (Cheiranthus)

Heavenly pastel blooms set against a foil of evergreen foliage provide a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial wallflowers provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. This collection includes 3 each of Sweet Sorbet, Lemon, Winter Sorbet and Winter Joy. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info
    • 12 plug plants - 3 of each

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £17.97

Wallflower 'Winter Joy'

Erysimum (Cheiranthus)

Lilac pink blooms set against a foil of evergreen foliage provide a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial Wallflower ‘Winter Joy’ provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info
    • 4 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £9.99

Wallflower 'Lemon'

Erysimum (Cheiranthus)

Lilac pink blooms fade to soft lemon against a foil of evergreen foliage provide a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial Wallflower ‘Lemon’ provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info
    • 4 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £9.99

Wallflower 'Sweet Sorbet'

Erysimum (Cheiranthus)

Lilac pink blooms transform to a soft orange shade against a foil of evergreen foliage, in a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial Wallflower ‘Sweet Sorbet’ provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info
    • 4 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £9.99

Wallflower 'Winter Sorbet'

Erysimum (Cheiranthus)

A profusion of flowers in soft, complimentary shades are set against a foil of evergreen foliage. Wallflower ‘Winter Spices Collection’ will fill your garden with colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. These hardy perennial wallflowers provide robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info
    • 4 plug plants

    • Despatch: By end of July 2013
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    • £9.99