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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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
Scabious 'Blue Jeans' Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower) A compact, perennial scabious producing masses of lilac-blue blooms throughout the summer, above neat cushions of green foliage. These charming pincushion flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies and their slender wiry stems can also be cut for a posy or small vase indoors. Scabious 'Blue Jeans' makes a fabulous addition to the front of cottage garden borders, where it blends well with any colour scheme. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 £5.99 Quantity 12 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £2 £9.98 Quantity
Aquilegia 'Swan Mixed' (Columbine, Granny's Bonnet) An enchanting mixture of columbines, producing large colourful flowers on compact, well-branched plants. Aquilegia 'Swan Mixed' is perfect for planting in groups in cottage gardens, perennials borders and woodland gardens. The pastel blooms are produced in abundance from late spring through to early summer. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 25cm (10"). 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
Heuchera 'Blondie' (Coral Flower, Coral Bells) Dense sprays of creamy flowers carried on red stems are borne above rich caramel coloured semi-evergreen leaves. In the past breeding has focused on leaf colour with little attention given to the flowers but Heuchera 'Blondie' has the best of both worlds! This compact miniature heuchera flowers from late spring through to midsummer, looking fabulous in rockeries and patio containers where it will attract bees to its delicate blooms. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity
Heuchera 'Coco' (Coral Flower, Coral Bells) Large sprays of the palest shell-pink flowers are produced above rich dark purple, almost black semi-evergreen leaves. In the past breeding has focused on leaf colour with little attention given to the flowers but Heuchera 'Coco' has the best of both worlds! This compact miniature heuchera flowers from late spring through to midsummer and contrasts fabulously with other brightly coloured foliage plants or flowers. Excellent for rockeries and patio containers where it will attract bees to its delicate blooms. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity
Heuchera 'Frost' (Coral Flower, Coral Bells) Dense sprays of pale pink flowers are produced above semi-evergreen burgundy foliage, frosted with silver markings that intensify as the foliage ages. In the past breeding has focused on leaf colour with little attention given to the flowers but Heuchera 'Frost' has the best of both worlds! This compact miniature heuchera produces delicate flowers on thin wiry stems from late spring through to midsummer, attracting bees and making a dainty cut flower too. A perfect solo star in patio pots or a great team player amongst your garden borders. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity
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 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £5.99 Quantity 12 plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £2 £9.98 Quantity
Heuchera villosa 'Palace Purple' (Coral Flower, Coral Bells) A popular heuchera producing rich, glossy burgundy leaves followed by airy sprays of salmon-pink flowers. This superb semi-evergreen perennial flowers from late spring through to midsummer and looks spectacular combined with other brightly coloured foliage plants or flowers for contrast. Heuchera villosa 'Purple Palace' is fantastic for containers, the front of borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover, where the dainty flowers will attract bees. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). 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
Heuchera 'Sweet Tart' (Coral Flower, Coral Bells) Frothy, vivid pink flowers rise up above lime green foliage for a really fruity combination! In the past breeding has focused on leaf colour with little attention given to the flowers but Heuchera 'Sweet Tart' has the best of both worlds! This superb semi-evergreen perennial flowers from late spring through to midsummer and looks sensational combined with darker coloured foliage and flowers. Excellent grown on its own in patio pots, or in rockeries and borders where it’s delicate blooms will attract bees. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity
Verbascum 'Sierra Sunset' (Mullein, Celsia) Warm apricot-orange flowers rise up above flat rosettes of bright green leaves on elegant mid-height stems. This cottage garden classic produces a profusion of flower spikes all summer long and its compact size makes it ideal for small gardens or the front of borders. Verbascum 'Sierra Sunset' performs best in poor soils where many plants would struggle to establish. Perfect for low maintenance borders, wildlife areas and cottage gardens where it will create an eye-catching display. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as 50mm plug plants. More info 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Verbascum Collection (Mullein, Celsia) Two fantastic new colours which make a wonderful addition to cottage garden borders. The bright and cheerful blooms of these compact Verbascums are produced in abundance throughout the summer above flat rosettes of bright green leaves. Verbascums perform best in poor soils where many plants would struggle to establish. Perfect for low maintenance borders, wildlife areas and cottage gardens where together they will create an eye-catching display. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as 50mm plug plants. More info 2 plug plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Astrantia 'Roma' (Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort) Beautiful pincushion flower heads of candy pink appear on wiry stems above bright green palmate foliage throughout the summer. Astrantia 'Roma' has a longer flowering period than many other varieties and thrives in woodland gardens, beside ponds and streams or in damp garden borders. Masterwort also makes an interesting fresh or dried cut flower. 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