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.
Lavender 'Munstead'Lavendula angustifolia (English lavender) Customer Review RatingA 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. More info |
Wallflower 'Super scent Mix'Erysimum (Cheiranthus)
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Buddleja 'Three in One'(Buddleia, Butterfly Bush)
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Lavender CollectionLavandula 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.
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
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. More info |
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. More info |
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. More info |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |