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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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Clematis 'Fantasy Collection'

(Old Man's Beard)

The fairytale blooms of these magical clematis will transform a dull fence or trellis. The exquisite blooms flower throughout summer, followed by whorls of silvery seed heads. With a compact habit, Clematis 'Fantasy Collection' are perfect for growing in a patio container or training over obelisks in cottage garden borders. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs.

  • Collection comprises:
  • Clematis 'Josephine' - Soft pink blooms and flamboyant pompom centres - in shadier positions the petals take on a fascinating green hue.
  • Clematis 'Empress' - Spectacular sugar pink double blooms of up to 10cm (4") across.
  • Clematis 'Crystal Fountain' - Large mauve flowers with contrasting white anthers and a brilliant lime green centre.

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    • 3 plants - 1 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
    • 2 plants + 1 FREE PLUS save £5 extra  
    • £14.98 £9.98

Clematis 'Top To Bottom Lavender Blue'

(Old Man's Beard)

The nation's favourite climbers just got even better, we all love the huge, beautiful flowers of the clematis... however the blooms often only come at the top end of the plant, meaning the base is rather bare. Not with the new 'Top to Bottom' range, exclusively selected for bearing flowers all the way up, with no bare patches! The huge blooms are amazing, 6 inches or more across and this variety displays them in a delicate shade of lavender-blue. Ht. 3m. Supplied in a 5cm pot. More info
    • 1 plant in 5cm pot

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
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    • £14.99
    • 2 plants in 5cm pots

    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
    • SAVE £10  
    • £19.98

Clematis 'Josephine'

An alluring variety with soft pink blooms and flamboyant pompom centres. Clematis 'Josephine' is perfect for a sunny spot where its pretty colours are at their richest - in shadier positions the petals take on a fascinating green hue. This RHS AGM variety is superb for growing in patio containers or trained onto walls and fences. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs.

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How to grow Clematis

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    • 1 plant

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £7.49

Clematis 'Crystal Fountain'

Transform a dull fence with the majestic blooms of Clematis 'Crystal Fountain'. Large mauve flowers with contrasting white anthers and a brilliant lime green centre smother this superb climber throughout summer. This free flowering climber is neat and compact - perfect for growing on an obelisk in the border or planting in patio containers. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs.

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How to grow Clematis

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    • 1 plant

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £7.49

Clematis 'Empress'

This sumptuous variety surely reigns supreme! One of the largest double flowering clematis, with spectacular sugar pink blooms of up to 10cm (4") across. This hardy deciduous climber is a real show stopper for sunny walls and patio containers. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs.

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How to grow Clematis

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    • 1 plant

    • Despatch: By end of June 2013
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    • £7.49

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.
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    • 5 bareroot plants - 1 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
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    • £9.99
    • 10 bareroot plants - 2 of each variety

    • Despatch: By end of November 2013
    • SAVE £5  
    • £14.98