hardy garden plants

Poppy 'Pink Fizz'

…to green-blue seed pods that make a useful addition to dried flower arrangements. Direct sow this undemanding hardy annual to fill gaps in wildlife gardens and cottage garden planting schemes. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 30cm (12). Culinary note: All poppies are poisonous. However the seeds produced…  More Info

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Godetia 'Pastel Posies Mixed'

An unsung garden hero that deserves wider acclaim! Possibly one of the easiest hardy annuals to sow and grow. If you are new to sowing and growing and need an early confidence booster, this is the one for you! Godetia seeds can be sown direct where you want them to grow. Fill whole beds and borders…  More Info

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Caryopteris 'Sapphire Dream'

…other flowering plants have finished. Their nectar rich blooms are a magnet for pollinating insects, making them excellent wildlife garden plants. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm (59). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height…  More Info

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Cortaderia selloana 'White'

…Grass is a super tough, long-lasting garden plant, which will almost look after itself. Cortaderia selloana 'White' produces stunning plumes of feathery, white seed heads on sturdy stalks which rise avove the extremely tough foliage. The tufted evergreen plants of Pampas Grass are perfect for…  More Info

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Centranthus ruber 'Albus'

Valerian plants are ideal for gardens with poor soils. Centranthus ruber ?Albus' are drought resistant and flower continually throughout the summer. They grow well at the base of walls and are also a popular garden plant for gardeners with homes on the coast, with salty winds and open exposure.…  More Info

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Poppy Mixed

A staple of cottage gardens and mixed herbaceous borders, hardy poppies are great low-maintenance perennials that will reward you year after year with stunning, saucer-shaped blooms followed by attractive seedheads. This mystery mix contains a lucky dip of popular perennial poppy varieties –…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Apricot'

…will attract pollinating insects to your garden and as it thrives in dappled shade it will be perfect for spaces in the garden where sun loving plants would sulk. Although as a species Digitalis are short lived they'll seed themselves around the garden to increase the display year after year.…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Ruffles'

…flowers in abundance from late summer through to October. Despite its tropical looks, this Rose Mallow is fully hardy and provides a welcome splash of colour when many other plants have peaked. Although late to come into leaf in spring, the three-lobed, deep green leaves make an excellent foil…  More Info

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Nicotiana 'Eau de Cologne Mixed'

…Spread: 25cm (10). Garden Ready Plants - If you?ve fallen behind with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited, we can help you catch up with our garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there…  More Info

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Geranium Hardy Double Collection

Create an eye catching perennial display in your cottage garden borders with this Geranium Hardy Double Collection. Low maintenance and undemanding, these hardy perennials are 'must have' for any cottage garden planting scheme and make a wonderful addition to herbaceous borders where their informal…  More Info

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Geranium Hardy Collection

…maintenance plants will spill from borders to gently soften path edges and effortlessly create that cottage garden feel. Invaluable for quickly plugging gaps or providing colourful ground cover. Hardy geraniums never disappoint! Geranium ‘Double Jewel’ (1 x Bare Root Plant) - Features…  More Info

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Hardy English Lavender

English lavender is the quintessential cottage garden plant, with a multitude of uses in the garden. Whether you are edging paths or brightening up sunny borders, you'll find that this hardy shrub is always top of the plant list. Lavender is loved for its dreamy fragrance and upright spikes of…  More Info

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Botanical Infusions Plants - Collection

…in traditional folk medicine. The leaves make a naturally sweet, aromatic herbal tea. Ideal for a shady corner of the garden, Herb of Life is borderline hardy, so should be planted into large patio containers or in a sheltered corner. The exotic foliage makes an excellent summer display and would be…  More Info

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Garden Mint

…to beat! Add to boiled new potatoes and peas, make mint jelly or garnish summer drinks. Growing mint plants is so easy and this aromatic herb plant has a multitude of culinary uses. This vigorous perennial is best planted in a container to control its spread. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 100cm (39).  More Info

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Chrysanthemum 'Hardy Patio Improved'

…hardy, compact Chrysanthemums are fantastic for adding late summer and autumn colour to your garden, just as other plants are starting to fade. Each plant forms a natural, neat mound of foliage which is completely smothered with flowers for weeks. The warm, vibrant colours of Chrysanthemum 'Hardy…  More Info

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Geranium 'Hardy Blues'

Low mounds of foliage produce a profusion of flowers throughout summer from this colourful mix of cottage garden favourites. The cup shaped flowers range from solid white to solid blue, with an infinite combination of splashes of colour in between. This marvellous mix of perennial geraniums will…  More Info

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Paperplant (House Plant Seeds)

This evergreen shrub is perfectly hardy in UK gardens, but why leave it outdoors when you can enjoy its glossy good looks in your home too! Fatsia japonica, is better known as the Paperplant or Castor Oil Plant. It?s striking, architectural leaves are highly sheened, giving a lush, tropical feel to…  More Info

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Garden Ready Autumn Collection

…and scent when much of the garden is dormant. Versatile and undemanding, wallflowers are tough enough to cope in even the poorest soils. Flowers: Mar-May, Oct-Nov. Height and spread: 30cm (12). Garden Ready Plants – Our garden ready plants are selected for garden performance, straight from the…  More Info

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Garden Ready Bumper Collection

…for planting up annual beds and borders with a frenzy of colour. There will be plenty to spare for filling your patio pots, hanging baskets and window boxes too. These tried and tested varieties are allcustomer favourites so you can be sure of a superb display. Garden Ready Plants - Our garden ready…  More Info

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Azalea Plant - Geisha Orange

…of small gardens, and is also a great addition to an alpine garden rockery. It flowers in May and sometimes in June, helping to provide colour in between spring bulbs, and summer flowering perennials and annuals. Azaleas are suitable for patio planters and pots. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Plant…  More Info

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Clematis montana Plant - Rubens

…unsightly sheds and decorating pergolas. Collection comprises 1 plant each of: * Clematis montana 'Rubens' - Striking bronze-green foliage becomes covered with pink blooms in early Summer to really get the season going in your garden. Height: 8m (26'). Spread 2.5m (8'). Pruning group: 1.* Clematis…  More Info

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Nurseryman's Choice Perennial Cottage Garden

…of hardy herbaceous perennials at a fantastic price! These garden classics will fill your borders with long-lasting summer colour. Planted in a sunny location, these hardy perennials will be quick to establish, creating a splash of colour that will return year after year. Choose just a few plants to…  More Info

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Garden Grow Wooden Cold Frame

…harsh weather conditions with this wooden cold frame from Garden Grow. Cold frames are great for protecting young seedlings, vegetables or flower beds from adverse weather, primarily the cold and wet. Lift and transplant non-hardy plants into the cold frame for protection from frosts through the…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Garden Hybrids'

…garden borders and patio container in summer and into autumn, and also make superb cut flowers for the home. Easy to grow, these Peruvian Lilies are hardy and compact, and will continue to grow in your garden for many years to come! Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 60cm (24). Supplied as bare root plants.  More Info

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Peony 'Garden Treasure'

…believe Peony 'Garden Treasure' to be the very best Peony that money can buy! This rare hybrid between a border peony and a tree peony is very much sought after for its floral display, statuesque habit and fragrance. Expect more than 50 highly scented blooms each year once plants have matured. These…  More Info

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Osteospermum Blush Collection (Hardy)

If you are looking for flowering perennials that really earn their keep, then you can’t beat hardy Osteospermums. One of the longest flowering of all garden plants, they ‘re also drought tolerant, and form compact, weed-suppressing carpets that lend themselves to a wide range of…  More Info

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Geranium 'Birch Double' (Hardy)

…perennial geranium blooms persistently from May to September above a mass of delicately lobed foliage. Less vigorous and more compact than many varieties, Birch's Double is ideal for woodland ground cover and cottage garden borders. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 60cm (24). Bareroot plants supplied.  More Info

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Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Hardy)

…daisy flowers open every morning to greet the sun. Versatile and resilient, hardy Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' will thrive in hot, dry, neglected conditions and yet is one of the longest-flowering plants in the garden! Expect vibrant summer colour and weed suppressing ground cover from this easy…  More Info

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Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' (Hardy)

…blooms, approximately 4cm (1') in diameter. This early flowering hardy fuchsia produces a succession of colourful blooms throughout summer. Compact and floriferous, Fuchsia 'Tom Thumb' is ideal for the planting in borders, rock gardens and containers, or for creating a low hedge. Height and spread:…  More Info

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Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' (Hardy)

…mauve-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres. This double hardy geranium has a tall branching stems with deeply cut foliage. Undemanding and easy to grow, Summer Skies makes an eye catching perennial for cottage garden borders. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Supplied as bare root plants.  More Info

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Herb Of Life - Jiaogulan (Botanical Infusions Plants)

…in traditional folk medicine. The leaves make a naturally sweet, aromatic herbal tea. Ideal for a shady corner of the garden, Herb of Life is borderline hardy, so should be planted into large patio containers or in a sheltered corner. The exotic foliage makes an excellent summer display and would be…  More Info

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Poached Eggs Plant(Start-A-Garden™ Range)

A much-loved, easy to grow annual with a gentle fragrance that attracts hoverflies, who then feed on troublesome aphids. Bees also love this low spreading carpet of yellow and white blooms. A customer favourite, perfect for the front of borders, rockeries and as path edging.  More Info

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Foxglove 'Candy Mountain'

…for planting in drifts, to create a colourful display towards the middle or back of cottage garden style borders. This hardy biennial plant has spikes of pretty magenta pink tubular flowers with delicate freckled throats, that will bloom year after year. It is listed as an RHS Plants for Pollinators…  More Info

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Coriander (Start-A-Garden™ Range)

…a host of hot and spicy dishes, as well as injecting life into cool salads. A decorative herb for the border, thanks to its finely cut foliage, or as a pot plant on the windowsill. Hardy Annual. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Viola Pre-Planted Hanging Basket

For hassle-free gardening, look no further than our pre-planted baskets for easy seasonal colour. We're always on the look out for ways to make life simpler for our gardening customers. So what could be easier hanging baskets which are already planted up? We've taken the hard work out of creating…  More Info

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Fruit Salad Pre-Planted Basket

…gardens. When the basket arrives, simply water and hang in the desired location. A pair of baskets, positioned either side of a front door, looks fantastic. The basket contains compost with plant food already added, to ensure the plants bloom profusely throughout the summer months. Each young plant…  More Info

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Eton Mess Pre-Planted Basket

Eton Mess is a ready-made hanging basket, that is delivered ready to hang in your garden. Professional gardeners have chosen the plants to ensure a beautiful display. They have selected Petunia, Calibrachoa and Verbena, in shades of pink and white. On arrival simply take the pre-planted basket from…  More Info

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Pre-Planted Hanging Basket Mix

For hassle-free gardening, look no further than our pre-planted baskets for easy summer-long colour. We're always on the look-out for ways to make life simpler for our gardening customers. So what could be easier than hanging baskets which are already planted up? We've taken the hard work out of…  More Info

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Sherbet Lemon Pre-Planted Basket

…purple flowers, which is perfect for near a front door, or in the back garden. When the basket arrives, simply water and hang it in your desired position. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 45cm (18). Each young plant is effectively 3 plants pre-planted into one plug. Just one 3 in 1 jumbo plug will create…  More Info

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Daucus carota 'Dara'

…occasional white flower found on traditional carrots. Daucus carota 'Dara' adds height and a soft, hazy feel to cottage garden borders and wildlife gardens. Try planting this hardy annual with tall ageratums or wildflowers for a timeless, easy to grow summer display. Height: 80cm (31). Spread: 40cm…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Scarlet'

No perennial border is complete without the grandeur and majesty of this hardy perennial. Hollyhocks are classic cottage garden plants, towering to the heavens, and bringing height and structure to the back of borders. Each upright flower spike is crowded with ruffled, fully double scarltet blooms.…  More Info

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Forget-Me-Not 'Sylva Mixed' (Garden Ready)

…poorer soils, to create a blanket of colour in pots, borders and rockeries from mid-spring until your summer plants get growing. Height and spread: 20cm (8). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: The flowers can be sprinkled over desserts to add a delicate scented flavour. For more…  More Info

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Hyacinth 'Rhapsody in Blue'

…to dark indigo, that will welcome the spring to your garden. These hardy bulbs are best planted in dense swathes through the front of borders, or grown as a seasonal display in patio containers. Hyacinth 'Rhapsody in Blue' can also be planted in bulb bowls for bringing into the home, where they will…  More Info

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Marigold 'French Vanilla' (Garden ready)

…borne on compact, bushy plants. An added bonus is a less pungent aroma compared to most other marigolds! These charming plants are perfect for bringing a contemporary twist to beds, borders and patio containers. Height and spread: 45cm (18). Supplied as garden-ready plants Culinary information: The…  More Info

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Candytuft 'Dwarf Fairy' (Start-A-Garden™ Range)

Showy plants for borders and bedding, with loads of lightly scented flowers throughout the summer in a wide colour range. The ideal last minute border filler. The dried seedheads also make a decorative dried flower. Culinary note: Both the leaves and flowers of candytuft can be eaten raw and have a…  More Info

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Pansy 'Summertime Mix' (Garden Ready)

…and free flowering. Perfect for a stunning display in containers, beds and borders. Height and spread: 23cm (9). Supplied as garden-ready plug plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. The crystallised petals are great decorations for cakes and cookies, or they can be…  More Info

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Autumn Sunset Mix (Pre-Planted Basket)

…We're always on the lookout for ways to make life simpler for our gardening customers. So what could be easier than hanging baskets and patio pots which are already planted up? These beautiful displays contain a vibrant mix of plants which perform beautifully together, for a long season of colour!…  More Info

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Starry Eyes Mix (Pre-Planted Basket)

…We're always on the lookout for ways to make life simpler for our gardening customers. So what could be easier than hanging baskets and patio pots which are already planted up? These beautiful displays contain a vibrant mix of plants which perform beautifully together, for a long season of colour!…  More Info

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Nurserymans Choice Pre-Planted Hanging Basket

For hassle-free gardening, look no further than our pre-planted baskets for easy season-long colour. We're always on the lookout for ways to make life simpler for our gardening customers. So, what could be easier than hanging baskets which are already planted up? We've taken the hard work out of…  More Info

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Tutti Frutti Pre-Planted Basket/ Pot

…done the hard work for you, creating professional pre-planted pots and baskets that you can enjoy in your garden. Each container is planted up with top quality, vigorous young plants that will flower all summer long. All you need to do is order, unpack, position and water - what could be simpler?…  More Info

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Artemisia arborescens 'Powis Castle'

…from the Mediterranean, Wormwood has fantastic drought tolerance and is perfect for hot, sunny and dry borders! This hardy evergreen plant makes a wonderful highlight in cottage garden borders, gravel gardens and patio containers and also thrives in coastal gardens. Height and Spread: 50cm (20).'  More Info

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Oxalis melanosticta 'Ken Aslet'

…Aslet' is a cheery little alpine plant with attractive silvery-green, clover-like foliage which is softly hairy. The tubular, golden flowers that emerge in late summer bring a splash of colour to the garden as other plants are fading. This low, matt-forming, hardy perennial is ideal for meandering…  More Info

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Aquilegia caerulea 'Mrs Scott-Elliott' (Garden ready)

…cottage garden borders and woodland gardens, where they attract pollinating insects. Columbine flowers are also superb for cutting for a vase indoors. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 40cm (16). If you are behind with your planting, we can help you catch up! These garden-ready plug plants can be planted…  More Info

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Astrantia major 'Venice'

Plant hardy perennial Astrantia major ?Venice? in cottage garden borders or in the damp areas surrounding a pond and enjoy these stunning, ruby-red pincushion flowers all summer long. More vigorous than other varieties, these richly-coloured astrantia will thrive at the edge of woodland and other…  More Info

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Rhubarb 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' (Spring/Autumn Planting)

…Award of Garden Merit. Rhubarb 'Fulton's Strawberry Surprise' is a great addition to your allotment, vegetable patch or even a container on a balcony. It produces delicious, sweet rhubarb that can be used to make pies, jams and rhubarb crumble. Estimated time to cropping once planted: 16-20 months.…  More Info

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Hyacinth 'Value Mixed'

…for their powerful perfume and upright spikes of starry blooms. Hyacinth 'Value Mixed' is a colourful blend of hardy varieties that will fill your garden with a dazzling display. Plant them in patio pots and window boxes, or edge borders and pathways to create a ribbon of colour. This cheerful mix…  More Info

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Pansy 'Autumn Blaze Mixed' (Garden Ready)

…nicer than a display of pansies from Autumn right through to spring? Pansy 'Autumn Blaze Mixed' will arrive as large, healthy garden-ready plug plants that will provide autumn shades of yellow, russet and orange to brighten up borders, containers and baskets. They'll be happy in sun or semi shade.…  More Info

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Chrysanthemum 'Incurved Mixed'

…incurving chrysanthemums make a bold impact in borders in late summer. Savour the colour of these magnificent half hardy chrysanthemums in your autumn garden when summer bedding plants have faded away. This vibrant collection will reward you with flamboyant blooms right through until the frosts.…  More Info

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Acorus gramineus 'Argenteostriatus' (Marginal Aquatic/Bog Garden)

…earthern floors to add fragrance. Height: 80cm (31in). Spread: 60cm (24in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication…  More Info

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Viola 'Autumn Jewels Mixed' (Garden Ready)

…garden-ready plug plants. Simply plant them into their flowering positions when they are delivered and you'll be rewarded with a multicoloured display of cheerful blooms from late autumn right through to spring. Height: 20cm (8). Spread 23cm (9). Supplied as large plug plants. Culinary information:…  More Info

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