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.
Penstemon 'Symphony Mixed'For outstanding colour in your border year after year, look no further than these hardy perennial penstemons, our large pack sizes will ensure your garden is brimming in gorgeous colours from June right through to October, and the bees will love you for it! Leave them in over winter and watch them grow again the following year. Height 30-45cm. Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Heuchera 'Ever-Colour Collection'(Coral Flower, Coral Bells) These vibrant Heucheras are fantastic for all-year-round interest in the garden thanks to their semi-evergreen foliage. To add to their considerable charm they also produce delicate flowers on tall wiry stems from May to July, which are particularly attractive to bees. Heuchera ‘Ever-colour Collection’ makes a fabulous addition to patio containers, the front of borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants.
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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 |
Heuchera 'Obsidian'(Coral Flower) A superb new addition to our range! This exceptional variety has smooth jet black leaves with a glassy polish that persists throughout the growing season. A spectacular semi evergreen perennial for containers and borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. It also produces sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Heuchera 'Crème Brulée'(Coral Flower) Mounds of vibrant foliage in glowing shades of caramel, bronze and gold. This semi evergreen perennial is outstanding when grown in containers, at the front of borders, or planted as ground cover in bold drifts. The dainty sprays of delicate white flowers are also particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info |
Heuchera 'Key Lime Pie'(Coral Flower) Intense shades of lime green foliage that contrasts beautifully with the darker coloured varieties of Heuchera. A spectacular semi evergreen perennial for containers and borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. It also produces sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info |
Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou'(Coral Flower) This dramatic variety boasts mounds of large, rounded purple-red foliage, with distinctive black veins that gradually age to a rich shade of purple. Prized for their outstanding foliage, these charming semi-evergreen perennials also produce sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Excellent for containers, the front of borders, or when planted in drifts as ground cover. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info |
Foxglove 'Dalmatian Peach'Digitalis purpurea This compact foxglove produces fabulous peachy blooms on robust, upright stems - great for adding structural interest to borders. Thriving in sun or semi-shade, try Foxglove 'Dalmatian Peach' in cottage gardens or woodland gardens, where the nectar-rich flowers will attract bees. Although normally a short-lived perennial, let this foxglove seed around for a supply of new plants each year! Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 40cm (16"). More info |
Dianthus 'Ever-Blooming Mix'(Carnation) A vibrant mix of ruffled, fully double blooms are produced all summer long on the strong stems of this cottage garden favourite. Dianthus 'Ever-blooming Mix' has a delightful sweet fragrance and forms neat cushions of evergreen foliage, making a fabulous display at the front of beds and borders Carnations also make a charming, long-lasting cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Rudbeckia 'All Sorts Mixed'An impressive selection of the bestselling rudbeckias! This mix includes doubles, singles and quilled types, and in a range of colours from red to gold. They will make an attractive addition to your beds, borders and patio containers and all have excellent garden performance. They are superb as cut flowers too! Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Geranium pratense 'Midnight Blue' (Hardy)(Meadow Cranesbill) A stunning hardy geranium with decorative dark green foliage and eye-catching pale blue flowers veined with red. Masses of cup shaped geranium flowers are produced every year from this low maintenance perennial. Let Geranium pratense ‘Midnight Blue’ wander through your herbaceous borders where it will seed freely to create large drifts of colour. Height: 35cm (14"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. More info |
Heuchera 'Delta Dawn'(Coral Flower) Give your garden a warm glow with the richly coloured foliage of Heuchera 'Delta Dawn' In spring and autumn, its large rounded leaves smoulder brick red, with a golden yellow edging and pale veining. Throughout summer the leaves take on fresher shades of gold and lime green. This strong growing semi-evergreen perennial is ideal for adding colour to containers, or plant it in large clumps at the front of borders. Height and spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info |