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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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glam Rock' NEW in 2012 Multi-coloured flower heads Ideal specimen plant This outstanding hardy shrub produces the most exhilarating coloured blooms imaginable. From summer to early autumn Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glam Rock' will burst into a psychedelic frenzy of multicoloured flower heads, that will create a real 'wow factor' in your garden. Like many Hydrangeas, this striking variety produces slightly different colour tones depending on the soil pH. An ideal specimen shrub for your borders or a large container on the patio. Supplied in a 9cm pot. Height and spread: 120cm (47"). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 X 9cm pot Despatch: By end of October 2013 £14.99 Quantity 2 X 9cm pots Despatch: By end of October 2013 SAVE £5 £24.98 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
Hellebore 'Washfield Doubles' Helleborus New in 2013 Impressive range of colours Evergreen foliage Wonderful double-flowered hellebores, in an array of beautiful colours and patterns - some plain, some freckled and others veined in a contrasting colour. The graceful blooms of Hellebore 'Washfield Doubles' are borne above leathery, evergreen foliage and make a stunning addition to shady borders, woodland gardens, and winter containers. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £14.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £10 £19.98 Quantity
Hellebore 'Mixed' (Lenten Rose) Helleborus orientalis Cup shaped flowers, some plain and others freckled, are borne in elegant shades of white, pink, red and purple. The graceful blooms and dark leathery foliage of Helleborus orientalis make a stunning addition to shady borders and winter containers that will delight you year after year.Size one bareroots supplied. More info 5 mixed plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £11.99 Quantity 10 mixed plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £4 £19.98 Quantity
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 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £14.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £10 £19.98 Quantity
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Fraise' Customer Review Rating A stunning new variety of hydrangea, selected after years of trials by French breeders! Satin white hydrangea flowers emerge in elegant cones, gradually turning a mouth watering shade of strawberry as they mature. Easy to grow and extremely hardy, this delectable shrub is perfect for those tricky north facing positions. Height and spread: 2m (6ft). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant in 8cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 3 plants in 8cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £12 £17.97 Quantity
Anemone 'Wild Swan' (Windflower) Unique new cross between an early and a late flowering lanemone, its delicate petals are white on one side and blue-purple underneath, it'll flower from April to October. If it looks familiar, that's because it was awarded the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year in 2011. Ht. 60cm. Supplied in 7cm pots. More info 1 plant in 7cm pot Despatch: £12.99 Quantity 2 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: SAVE £7 £18.98 Quantity
Hosta 'White Feather' (Plantain Lily) A very unusual variety! Emerging leaves appear almost totally white, slowly developing green streaks until the whole leaf turns green. Spikes of lavender flowers tower over the lush foliage from mid summer. Unlike other varieties, White Feather tolerates a sunny position making an attractive border or container plant. Also excellent as ground cover in woodland gardens or on the outskirts of ponds and boggy areas. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as size one bareroot plants. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 4 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Astrantia major 'Venice' (Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort) Richly coloured pincushion flower heads of deep ruby-red look superb among damp garden borders, and nestled in moist soils next to ponds. Hardy perennial Astrantia 'Venice' is more vigorous than other varieties forming attractive clumps palmate foliage. The long lasting summer blooms make an interesting cut flower for drying or using in fresh arrangements. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Size 1 bare root supplied. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £11.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £6 £17.98 Quantity
Lupin Lupinus 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 4 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity
Hellebore (Christmas Rose) Helleborus niger Customer Review Rating Snow white, saucer shaped blooms are flushed with green and pink, and slowly deepen in colour as they age. Set against handsome, glossy foliage, the delicate blooms are some of the earliest to appear in the garden. A stunning addition to shady borders and winter containers that will delight you year after year. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
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 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £6.99 Quantity