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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Helianthus maximiliani (Maximilian Sunflower) This unusual perennial sunflower produces more and more blooms as its stem gets higher. The 7cm (3") wide, golden yellow blooms of Helianthus maximiliani appear all the way up the stem in a tower of colour. Maximilian sunflowers have a sweet chocolate fragrance and make lovely cut flowers. Perfect for growing alongside hollyhocks at the back of cottage garden borders. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £9.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £20 £19.96 Quantity
Rose 'Black Baccara' Rosa A sensational new hybrid tea rose! Originally this dramatic variety was only available as a cut flower, but is now available to grow in your garden. Fragrant deep maroon, almost black, flowers set this apart from any other rose. Contrasts beautifully with pure yellow roses or white lilies. Height: 150cm (60") Spread:100cm (40").Bareroot plant suppled. Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 1 Bareroot plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity Pack of 2 Bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Asclepias syriaca 'Green Parrot' (Common Milkweed, Virginian Silk, Silkweed) A fantastic perennial for the garden, with spherical heads of lightly-fragrant, mauve-pink blooms in summer, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. The flowers are followed by fascinating, softly spiny seed pods which give rise to the name ‘Green Parrot’! Also known as ‘Virginian Silk’, in the autumn the large seed pods split open to reveal seeds adorned with masses of silky white hairs. Asclepias syriaca is a fantastic, easy-to-grow plant for borders and wildlife gardens where it gives a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height and spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in a 7cm pot. More info 3 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Rose 'Top Quality Collection' Rosa Roses are highly prized in the garden so it is important to buy the best plants available. This collection of fragrant hybrid tea roses have been specially selected for their excellent quality with 2 to 5 stems per bush, depending on the variety. Height: Up to 120cm (47") Spread: Up to 100cm (40") Bare root plants supplied. Pictured clockwise from top left: Queen Elizabeth (pink) Gold Crown (yellow) Uncle Walter (deep red) Chandos Beauty (creamy peach) Blue Moon (lilac) Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 5 bareroot plants - 1 of each Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £19.94 Quantity
Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' (Standard) An exceptional variety for late summer colour! Giant cones of gleaming white flowers gradually darken through deepening shades of pink. As the seasons progress, the elegant blooms contrast beautifully with vibrant autumn foliage. A superb specimen for patio containers, or a prime position in garden borders. Hydrangea flowers are also ideal for cutting. Stem supplied 50-60cm (20-24"). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant Despatch: By end of September 2013 £29.99 Quantity
Rose 'Uncle Walter' Rosa The most romantic of roses, producing the brightest crimson-red blooms imaginable, and flowering continuously throughout summer in large shrub like trusses. Height: 150 cm (60"). Spread: 100 cm (40"). Bareroot plant supplied. Useful links: How to plant and grow roses Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 2 Bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity