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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Rose 'Diamond Jubilee' Rosa New in 2012 Large peach coloured blooms Delicate scent A new hybrid tea rose to commemorate this incredibly rare royal occasion. Diamond Jubilee features subtle peach coloured blooms with a delicate scent, its flowers are large and the foliage shines in a glossy deep green shade. Enjoys a sunny position where it will flower throughout summer. Height: 80cm (33"). Spread: 60cm (24"). 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 1 bareroot plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £6.99 Quantity 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £10 ~~£19.98~~ £9.98 Quantity
Clematis montana 'Mayleen' (Old Man's Beard) Quick-growing climber Bronze foliage RHS Award of Garden Merit A superb RHS AGM variety of the ever popular montana Clematis. This quick growing climber will rapidly cover walls and trellis, even in those tricky north facing positions. From mid-spring the stems are smothered in delicate satin pink blooms, set against an attractive backdrop of stunning bronze foliage. Clematis montana 'Mayleen' is easy to grow and needs virtually no pruning. Height: 10m (32'). Spread: 3m (10'). Pruning group: 1. Supplied in 7cm pot. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 X 7cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 X 7cm pot Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Clematis rehderiana (Nodding Virgin's Bower, Old Man's Beard) Sweet fragrance Easy to maintain climber Dainty bell shaped flowers with the sweet fragrance of cowslips. This beautiful climber provides a subtle splash of delicate primrose yellow in late summer and autumn. This vigorous species will quickly cover walls and fences, and can be pruned to almost ground level each year, making maintenance extremely easy! Height: 7m (22ft). Spread: 3m (10ft). Plant supplied in 7cm pot. Pruning group 3. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant in 7cm pot Despatch: By end of August 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Foxglove 'Illumination Pink' Digitalis An exciting new foxglove, with parentage from the little known Isoplexis (Canary Island Foxglove) giving this variety its attractive tropical colouring. The densely packed flower spikes are sterile and won't set seed, so the plants will bloom from June right through until November! A well-branched habit allows for a continuous show of flowers. Foxglove 'Illumination Pink' is ideal for cottage or woodland gardens, where it will thrive in sun or part shade. Unlike many other foxgloves this variety is a true perennial so you will be able to enjoy the flowers for many years to come. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £14.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £10 £19.98 Quantity
Clematis 'Fragrant Oberon' (Old Man's Beard) Fragrant blooms Evergreen foliage Perfect in patio containers Lemony white fragrant flowers with a satin sheen are set against a background of dark evergreen foliage. This charming climber has very compact growth making it perfect for growing in patio containers. Although hardy to around -7°C, this variety will appreciate a sheltered site with some winter protection. Supplied in 7cm pots. Height: 152cm (60"). Pruning Group: 1. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant in 7cm pot Despatch: By end of November 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £6.99 Quantity 3 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £17 £12.97 Quantity
Rose 'Tricolour' (Standard) Rosa Three varieties in one Impressive in patio containers and borders Three entwined stems which flower profusely, almost covering the leaves. Ideal for patio containers and creating focal points in borders. Looks sensational in any garden. Height supplied: 50-60cm (20-24"). 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 1 Bareroot plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 £29.99 Quantity 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £10 £49.98 Quantity
Geum 'Blazing Sunset' (Avens) New in 2013 Good addition to cottage garden Excellent cut flower This free-flowering perennial produces large, double, bright crimson flowers in early summer, above attractive scalloped clumps of foliage. A popular plant for the front of cottage garden borders where its fiery flowers make a bold impression. Geum 'Blazing Sunset' also makes a striking cut flower too. Height and Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: £6.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity
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 £14.99 Quantity 2 plants in 5cm pots Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £10 £19.98 Quantity
Auricula 'Mixed' Primula auricula This delightful collection of superb bi-coloured auriculas will create a show stopping display in spring. These hardy evergreen perennials are ideal for alpine gardens, cottage gardens and greenhouse displays. Height and spread: 15cm (6"). Supplied in 9cm pots. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £7.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £3 £12.98 Quantity 15 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £13.97 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £15 £16.96 Quantity
Clematis x aromatica (Old Man's Beard) Attractive, vigorous climber Superb fragrance Prominent creamy stamens contrast beautifully with the slender violet- blue flowers of this graceful climber. Throughout summer the striking star shaped blooms exude a superb fragrance. This vigorous species will quickly cover walls and fences, and can be pruned to almost ground level each year, making maintenance extremely easy! Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 90cm (36"). Supplied in a 7cm pot. Pruning group 3. Useful links: How to grow Clematis More info 1 plant in 7cm pot Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 3 plants in 7cm pots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £12 £17.97 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
Antirrhinum 'Rocky Rainbow' (Snapdragon) A new generation of top-quality, fragrant snapdragons in a bright range of summery colours. Antirrhinum 'Rocky Rainbow' brings a modern twist to this traditional cottage garden annual and makes a superb cut flower too. Perfect for adding bold contemporary colour to beds, borders and containers. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of March 2014 £6.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of March 2014 SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of March 2014 SAVE £8 £12.97 Quantity