Cottage Garden Perennials

Acanthus spinosus

…Native to the Mediterranean, Acanthus spinosus is incredibly drought tolerant once established - perfect for hot dry borders! Bear's Breeches make excellent cut flowers, adding height to cottage garden borders or working equally well in exotic themed gardens. Height: 1.2m (4'). Spread: 1m (3').  More Info

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Salvia 'Amistad'

…been a stalwart of cottage garden borders, and Salvia 'Amistad' is an exceptionally beautiful new variety. Its exquisite, rich purple flowers are held on tall, near-black stems above a lush mound of green foliage. With regular deadheading, this magnificent hardy perennial can bloom almost…  More Info

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Hypericum perforatum

This hardy perennial will make an excellent addition to wild flower, cottage and low maintenance gardens. The golden star shaped blooms are borne on the tips of upright stems during June, July and August. Hypericum perforatum'is better known as St. Johns Wort which is renowned as an anti-depressant…  More Info

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Nepeta 'Neptune'

Loved by bees and butterflies,'Nepeta 'Neptune', is a great plant for wildlife friendly cottage gardens and'herb gardens. This dwarf catmint has 'spikes of purple-blue flowers and mint scented leaves. It flowers early, and has a bushy, compact habit. Height and spread: 30cm (12).'  More Info

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Dianthus 'Vlada Wyatt'

…pink above greyish, strap-like evergreen foliage. The clove-scented blooms are produced over a long season and make wonderful cut flowers. This drought-tolerant hardy carnation is ideal for cottage gardens, sunny borders, gravel gardens and ground cover. Height: 35cm (14in). Spread: 50cm (20in).  More Info

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Geum flore-plena 'Blazing Sunset'

…variety from T&M breeding. Classified as a perennial but from an early sowing it acts like an annual! Prolific, early flowering, fully double scarlet flowers up to 50% larger than other varieties, over a long period. Fantastic in the border and cottage garden, and a dazzling cut flower. Fleuroselect…  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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Delphinium 'Blue Bird' (Pacific Hybrid)

…flowers, with white centres, grow on tall spires in June and July, that give height to garden borders. Delphiniums are a traditional cottage garden plant, but this variety also looks great in modern contemporary gardens, especially planted alongside plants with white, blue and purple flowers. Likes…  More Info

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Verbena bonariensis - Kew Pollination Collection

…at dusk as the daylight fades. The tall stems sway with an air of tranquility that gives Verbena bonariensis an ethereal quality. This superb hardy perennial blends effortlessly into almost any planting scheme from cottage garden borders to modern courtyards. Height: 120cm (48). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosyjane'

…mixed perennial border quickly and effortlessly, producing wiry flowers from May to September; a whole 5 months of summer colour! Gaura 'Rosyjane' is a true breeding innovation, producing large, pure white flowers that are edged in candy pink. Quick to establish and form clumps, indulge your cottage…  More Info

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Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'

…perfect for cottage garden planting themes. Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' produces vibrant semi-double scarlet blooms from mid-May to late summer. The eye-catching flowers are carried on thin, wiry stems above neat clumps of attractive, scalloped foliage. This popular and well known RHS AGM perennial makes…  More Info

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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

…summer displays of trumpet-like blossoms. Penstemon 'Husker Red' fights through both rain and drought, as well as being exceptionally slug resistant. Penstemon are tough, classic cottage garden plants which will flower throughout the summer months and into autumn. Height and Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Geum 'Samba Sunset'

…the summer. The bright scarlet blooms rise on slender stems above a mound of fresh, green foliage. Geum ?Samba Sunset? brings this cottage garden favourite bang up to date, delivering a bold splash of summer colour to perennial borders and patio pots. Height: 60cm (24?). Spread: 45cm (18?).  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink'

…'Chater's Salmon Pink' produces upright flower spikes that are filled with ruffled peachy-pink blooms in summer. Florists will find this a useful choice for the cut flower garden, but it is at its best when grown as part of a cottage garden planting scheme. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Geranium 'Reflections'

An increasingly popular cottage garden and border plant now available from seed in this exclusive designer mixture. Only large flowered, border varieties have been selected in shades of blue, purple, pink and white, including 'Splish Splash', a striking blue and white bicolour. Without doubt the…  More Info

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Dianthus plumarius 'Sonata'

Flowering all summer with very double, fragrant classic cottage garden pinks. Flowers 16-18 weeks from sowing. Culinary note: Use the clove like tasting petals for adding to cakes, either for flavour or decorating, suitable for soups, salads and sauces too. For more details about edible flowers…  More Info

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Cichorium intybus 'Electric Blue'

The wild form of the vegetable Chicory makes a beautiful addition to a cottage garden border. Electric blue flowers are produced on the many, breezy stems throughout summer. Be quick to enjoy their beauty, as the flowers always close by midday! Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible.…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chaters Doubles'

Magnificent spires of bloom in a riot of carnival colours! This cottage garden favourite is perfect for adding height and stately grandeur to the back of summer borders. This popular hardy perennial is also highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Height: 2m (78). Spread: 60cm (24). Supplied as…  More Info

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Dianthus barbatus 'Purple Crown'

Sweet William are always a cottage garden favourite, easy to grow and look after and yet incredibly rewarding too. Dianthus barbatus ?Purple Crown? bears large clusters of very fragrant deep purple and white bicolour flowers that are greatly appreciated by pollinating insects as well as ourselves!…  More Info

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Echinops ritro

…with other perennial varieties. Globe Thistle is perfect for wildlife areas as it attracts bees and other pollinating insects. Producing late summer blooms, this variety holds an RHS AGM for its garden performance, working well in hot gravel gardens and sunny cottage garden borders. Echinops…  More Info

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Salvia 'Cherry Lips'

…two-tone flowers, and bushy foliage. Ideal for cottage garden borders, or patio planters, the flowers are nectar rich and can attract bees and butterflies to your garden. The leaves are aromatic, with a gentle blackcurrant scent. Although perennial, it is advised that this plant is protected during…  More Info

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Dahlia labella 'Maggiore Fire'

This fiery coloured dahlia, is well suited to both a vibrant coloured cottage garden border, or an exotic style garden. The flowers have spiked petals, that are orange, with red tips. Dahlia labella 'Maggiore Fire' provides colour in late summer and autumn, when many other plants are past their…  More Info

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Cirsium 'Pink Blush'

…thistle blooms, unusual in white with their intriguing purple tips, appear throughout summer on tall stems above low growing rosettes of spiky-looking foliage. A relaxed, airy habit makes this cirsium a perfect plant for anyone looking to add a modern twist to their classic cottage garden. Ht. 75cm.  More Info

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Alchemilla mollis

Lady Mantle is a herbaceous perennial, that is drought tolerant and makes a lovely addition to garden borders and rockeries, especially in cottage gardens. Alchemilla mollis also looks great planted underneath tree canopies, where many other types of plant struggle to grow. It has plumes of…  More Info

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Aquilegia caerulea 'Mrs Scott-Elliott'

…midsummer above clumps of elegant, feathery blue-green leaves. The nodding flowers on slender stems are a charming addition to 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).…  More Info

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Cephalaria gigantea

Cephalaria gigantea is a fabulous plant for a wildlife or cottage garden, bearing a natural, relaxed habit and nectar-rich flowers which offer a banquet for bees and butterflies. Its size is impressive - when flowering in summer, it can reach heights of over 2m - but as the flowers are borne on…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Magic Fountains Mixed'

Delphinium ?Magic Fountains Mixed? is a stately but compact plant so, unlike taller varieties, it grows without the need for support. Always a favourite in the cottage garden, delphiniums give a second flush of flowers if they are deadheaded after flowering. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Dianthus 'Festival Mixed'

Dianthus ?Festival Mixed? is a fabulous interspecific hybrid of D. barbartus and D. chinensis that looks great in rockeries, cottage garden borders and in informal planters. A mix of early flowering plants and bi-coloured blooms, the flowers are a mix of four types, in shades of pink, red and white.…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Excelsior Hybrids'

…spaced flowers create a spectacular presence at the back of borders and make handsome cut flowers. This short-lived, perennial is best known for its statuesque presence in cottage gardens and woodlands where it attracts wildlife to its nectar rich blooms. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Echinacea purpurea 'Double Decker'

…is a perennial flowering plant that looks great in garden borders, and is a good choice for a range of garden styles, from cottage to contemporary. The purple cone flowers are nectar rich and can provide a food source for bees and butterflies, making it perfect for wildlife friendly gardens. The…  More Info

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Poppy 'Royal Wedding'

…in the garden. Poppy 'Royal Wedding' is a classy herbaceous perennial forming clumps of serrated hairy leaves and bearing its large flowers on tall slender stems which sway in the breeze. Flowering from May to July, Oriental poppies work well in cottage garden borders or wildlife gardens where they…  More Info

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Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'

…adore the aromatic foliage. One of the most widely-grown Catmints, 'Six Hills Giant' is a tall variety, wonderful planted in generous swathes and allowed to spill from borders and soften path edges. A cottage garden favourite, it also makes a lovely cut flower. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Geranium sanguineum var. striatum

…veins which blossom between June and September over finely trimmed foliage. These Cranesbills make ideal ground covering plants so are therefore perfect for borders, pathways, even rockeries and gravel gardens. A delicate flower ideal in any cottage garden. Height: 50cm (19?). Spread: 50cm (19?).  More Info

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Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge'

…pin cushion centres. The'flowers grow upon slender stems, swaying gently above loose clumps of glossy, deeply cut foliage.'Well suited to both cottage garden borders, and more modern planting schemes. The flowers are also great for a cutting patch, so they can be added to home made bouquets.'Height:…  More Info

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Campanula persicifolia 'Blue Bell'

Well to suited to both cottage garden and contemporary planting schemes, with a soft colour palette, Campanula persicifolia 'Blue Bell' is a nectar rich, upright perennial, that can help attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Silver-blue, bell shaped flowers grow on slender stems during the…  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Twister'

Agapanthus are the sort of plant that can bring height and the 'wow factor' to a garden border, either in a traditional cottage garden, or a more contemporary style of garden. The flower 'globes' of Agapanthus 'Twister' are made up of many small, delicate flowers, with pure white flutes that blend…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Dalmation White'

…habit for a bountiful supply of flowering stems which are very attractive to bees. Digitalis are a charming addition to the garden, looking fantastic in cottage garden borders, wildlife areas or woodland gardens, where they will happily grow in sun or shade. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 40cm (16).  More Info

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Lupin 'The Chatelaine'

A cottage garden wouldn't be complete without a lupin or two so why not add a modern variety into the mix? Lupin 'The Chatelaine' boasts a pleasing mix of pink and white in the tall spires of pea-like flowers that provide colour from early summer onwards. Like all Lupins 'The Chatelaine' doesn't ask…  More Info

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Globe Artichoke 'Green Globe Improved' F1 Hybrid

…tasty hearts are a delicacy when pickled and even the base of the leaves can also be eaten. It is a perennial vegetable and makes for a wonderful addition to a veg garden or allotment. They even attract the bees as well so perfect in a cottage garden also. Height 180cm (71?) and spread 75cm (30?).  More Info

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Veronica spicata 'Snow Candles'

…dark, glossy green foliage. This herbaceous perennial blooms throughout the summer, attracting a constant hum of bees and butterflies. With time, this charming Speedwell will form a spreading clump at the front of borders. Perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife areas or as a hard-working patio plant.…  More Info

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Bergenia Cordifolia Winterglut

…above the foliage each spring, are carried on deep red stems. Commonly known as Elephants Ears, this hard working perennial needs little care throughout the year. Perfect for cottage gardens, low maintenance planting schemes and wildlife areas, where it will attract pollinating insects. Height: 40cm…  More Info

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Geranium x oxonianum 'Rose Clair'

…blooms from late June which continue sporadically throughout the summer. This hardy perennial is easy to grow, demanding very little maintenance, and returning year after year to soften borders with its carefree habit. A wonderful choice for cottage gardens! Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 35cm (14).  More Info

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Digitalis 'Dalmatian Cream'

Foxgloves are a classic cottage garden plant, thriving in mixed borders and shady woodland spots. Grown as a short-lived perennial or biennial, they look wonderful planted in drifts and left to self-seed, dotting themselves naturally around borders. Digitalis ‘Dalmatian Cream’ is a…  More Info

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Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'

Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere' is a wonderful plant for cottage garden style borders. This Oriental Poppy has large flowers that grow on long hairy stems that emerge from neat clumps of foliage. The petals are rich crimson red, with a splash of black in the centre. After the flowers have died, they are…  More Info

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Clematis 'New Love'

…sweet fragrance. Blooming over a long period from summer to early autumn, Clematis 'New Love' is a superb addition to herbaceous borders, cottage gardens and patio containers. The deliciously scented blooms of this heracleifolia type Clematis also make superb cut flowers. Height: 90cm (35). Spread:…  More Info

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Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

…bees and butterflies but are not so welcoming to rabbits or deer. Salvia 'Marcus' are compact plants so will make a strong statement at the front of cottage garden borders and wildlife gardens. To prolong the flowering give the plants a quick trim in midsummer. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Antwerp Mixed'

A rich cottage garden mixture of colourful pastel shades. The Antwerp blend has attractive and unusual palmate foliage, and is also shown to have the best levels of resistance to the common Hollyhock problem of rust. Excellent for borders, especially planted in groups. Height: 150-180cm (5-6ft).…  More Info

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Agastache aurantiaca 'Fragrant Mixed'

Dense spikes of tasselled, tubular flowers erupt above neat clumps of aromatic foliage. The tall, airy flower spikes make a lovely addition to cottage garden borders where they will attract insects to their dainty blooms.Colourful Agastache aurantiaca 'Fragrant Mixed' is quick and easy to grow,…  More Info

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Poppy 'Mongolia'

…Poppy ?Mongolia? is a tall cultivar with sturdy upright stems that make superb cut flowers. Plant them in dense groups towards the middle of cottage garden borders for a beautiful summer display. Also an excellent choice for wildlife areas where the blooms will provide a good supply of nectar for…  More Info

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Prunella grandiflora 'White'

…foliage is semi-evergreen retaining many of its leaves throughout winter. Commonly known as Self-Heal, this is an excellent, low-maintenance cottage garden plant with plenty of old-fashioned charm. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Pacific Giants Mixed'

…They give height and structure to borders, and are perfect for planting behind lower flowering perennials, such as Lavender. Delphiniums, sometimes known as Larkspurs, are a traditional cottage garden plant that flowers in June and July and like sunny positions. This type of Delphinium, as the name…  More Info

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Aquilegia 'Pretty Bonnets Mix'

These cottage garden beauties will fill your borders with their jewel-like colours in late spring and early summer. The tall, slender stems are topped with flamboyant blooms that resemble old fashioned bonnets. Aquilegia 'Pretty Bonnets Mix' is a reliable and easy to grow mix, returning year after…  More Info

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Dianthus barbatus 'Kaleidoscope Mixed'

A cottage garden favourite with an unusual colour twist! This beautiful Sweet William produces large heads of pretty pink flowers that gradually mature to white, creating a delightful bicolour effect. Sweet William 'Kaleidoscope' is highly scented with multi branching stems that make it superb for…  More Info

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Achillea 'Terracotta'

Achillea 'Terracotta' is a superb choice for bright cottage garden borders and wildlife gardens as its nectar rich flowers will help to attract pollinating insects. Yarrow produces flat, terracotta flower heads from June to August that gradually mature to a biscuit yellow colour above ferny,…  More Info

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Geranium oxonianum 'Wargrave Pink'

…a lot of soil. It can self seed and produce more plants and is a nice addition to cottage garden borders, or planted down the sides of paths and driveways. The nectar rich flowers make the plant ideal for wildlife gardens and will attract pollinating insects. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 90cm (36).  More Info

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Alstroemeria Nurserymans Choice Mix

…provide a colourful display in your cottage garden borders and patio containers through summer and into autumn, while also making 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: 70cm…  More Info

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Aquilegia 'Red Dream'

…upright stems make this an excellent cut flower. Aquilegias ?Red Dream? is a reliable perennial, retuning year after year. A lovely choice for dotting through the front of cottage garden borders and wildlife gardens, where its blooms always attract pollinating insects. Height: 70cm (28). Spread:…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Dalmatian Peach'

…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…  More Info

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Peony 'Eden's Perfume'

…scent and lavish layers of soft pink petals, this stunning herbaceous peony is guaranteed to impress. Peonies make a beautiful feature in cottage garden borders and are superb for cutting too. Height and spread: 100cm (39). Supplied as a bare root plant. Culinary information: The petals can…  More Info

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Shasta Daisy 'Real Dream'

…and the open nature of the flower makes it perfect for nectar gathering bees and butterflies. As it's a hardy perennial you can expect Real Dream to provide a low maintenance plant that is suitable for the fronts of borders, wildlife gardens and cottage gardens. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 35cm (14).  More Info

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