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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Echinacea Collection (Coneflower) Echinacea are famed for their long lasting, weather resistant blooms and ornate autumn seedheads that are superb for fresh and dried flower arrangements. Birds and butterflies love them too. We have selected four superb varieties that you will not readily find elsewhere. Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Echinacea Maui Sunshine - Large, bright yellow, young flowers gradually mature to a soft shade of golden yellow with prominent, orange cones. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Echinacea Pink Mist - Bright rose pink flowers with copper-coloured cones are produced on the compact, short stems. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Echinacea Vintage Wine - Short, stiff petals in a shade of rich pink surround the brown central cone. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Echinacea Green Jewel - Rosettes of emerald green petals surround the dark green central cones of this unusual coloured variety. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info 4 bareroot plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 £14.98 Quantity
Echinacea 'Magic Box' (Coneflower) One of the best assortments of Coneflower available combining a bright blend of colours and forms all in one vibrant mix. Echinacea 'Magic Box' produces long lasting flowers from July to September that will attract wildlife to the garden and receive admiring glances when used as a cut flower indoors. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18") Supplied as plug plants. More info 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £5.99 Quantity 12 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £2 £9.98 Quantity
Poppy 'Pizzicato' Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy) A bright and cheerful Oriental poppy mix, producing large, silky blooms with striking black spots at the base of each petal. Poppy 'Pizzicato' is a neat semi-dwarfing variety producing up to 20 flowers per plant for a really stunning display in early summer! As the flowers fade they are followed by large distinctive seed heads which add continual interest to borders throughout late summer and autumn. This perennial poppy is perfect for growing in containers, borders and wildlife gardens where it will attract numerous bees. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £5.99 Quantity 12 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £2 £9.98 Quantity
Echinacea Blend (Coneflower) Late summer colour Good cut flower Attractive to wildlife A fantastic blend of pink, white and yellow coneflowers to brighten borders in late summer. Well known for its use in herbal medicine, this hardy perennial makes an attractive cut flower. Remember to leave some for the wildlife in your garden; butterflies love their nectar and birds will flock to Echinacea seed heads at the end of the summer! Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18") Supplied as bare root plants. More info 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.99 Quantity 10 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £3 £12.98 Quantity 20 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £17 £14.96 Quantity
Astilbe 'Music Series' Elegant, frothy plumes of flowers in a mixture of colours rise above handsome, finely cut foliage. Astilbe plants are excellent for difficult boggy areas of the garden and they grow well in full sun or partial shade. Astilbe 'Music Series' is an ideal addition to a moist garden border, or grow them in containers for a delightful patio display. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 90cm (35"). Supplied as bareroot plants. Collection comprises: Astilbe 'Heart and Soul' - Height: 60cm (24"), pale lavender-pink flowers. Astilbe 'Boogie Woogie' - Height: 50cm (20"), bright pink flowers. Astilbe 'Rock and Roll' - Height: 60cm (24"), pure white flowers. Astilbe 'Alive and Kicking' - Height: 100cm (39"), deep pink-red flowers. Astilbe 'Rhythm and Beat' - Height: 70cm (28"), raspberry-pink flowers. More info 5 bareroot plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 10 bareroot plants - 2 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity