Cottage Garden

Lilac 'Madame Lemoine'

…Lemoine' is an elegant, trouble-free variety with nectar rich, fragrant flowers that are loved by butterflies. A well loved specimen shrub for cottage garden borders that requires little maintenance. Height and spread: 7m (22'). Culinary note: Adding the fragrant flowers to cream cheese or even…  More Info

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Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Green Gold'

…summer borders. Sow it alongside tall Ageratum, such as 'Timeless' for beautiful cut flowers, or interplanted with wildflowers for a stylish Cottage Garden look. If you like the look then let it set seed in late summer for drifts of fresh seedlings next year. Height: 80cm (31). Spread: 40cm (16).  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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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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Lilac 'Bloomerang Dark Purple'

…and make a lovely addition to cut flower arrangements. With a neat, compact habit, this superb lilac bush makes a fabulous specimen for cottage garden borders and large containers. Height and spread: 150cm (59). Supplied in 9cm pots. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs Culinary information:…  More Info

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Lavender 'Fathead'

There are few finer sights in a cottage garden than French Lavender. Unlike conventional Lavender, the French variety emits a spicy fragrance. The evergreen plants are surprisingly easy to grow and enchantingly decorative. The flowers of Lavender ?Fathead' are rich in nectar, making them especially…  More Info

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Verbascum olympicum

A low maintenance perennial that is a striking addition to any cottage garden large border. Verbascum olympicum rockets to up to 2 metres in height, with buttery yellow flower spikes, growing from a basal foliage of silver, felted leaves. It tends to bloom in it's third year then dies after that.…  More Info

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Campanula lactiflora 'Dwarf Pink'

With upright stems bearing masses of starry rose-pink flowers from May to August, Campanula lactifolia ?Dwarf Pink? is a perfect cottage garden plant. It thrives in sun or semi shade, although the delicate flowers keep their colour better in a partly shaded spot. Its nectar is loved by bees and…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Alba'

No cottage garden would be complete without a towering foxglove or two and this pure white variety, Foxglove purpurea 'Alba' will bring a touch of calm to a busy, colourful border during early summer. These tall spires of snow white blooms will brighten dappled shade in woodland areas and shady…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Double Mixed'

Hollyhocks are heirloom cottage garden perennials, well-loved for saucer-shaped blooms that attract butterflies and make a dramatic cut flower. Hollyhock 'Chater's Double Mixed' delivers architectural spires of ruffled, doubled blooms, which add height and structure to summer borders and provide a…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Cr'me de Cassis'

…paler berry shades around the edges. Each vertical stem bears an attractive mixture of double, semi double and single blooms. As well as being a cottage garden essential, bringing height and stature to the back of perennial borders, hollyhocks made handsome cut flowers for summer bouquets and their…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Nigra'

…Hollyhock ?Nigra? is real attention grabber with its dramatic stature and dark blooms that make sensational cut flowers. This well-loved cottage garden perennial is ideal for adding splendour and architecture to the back of sunny borders. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 60cm (24). Culinary information:…  More Info

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Campanula medium 'Rose'

A lovely selection of the ever-popular 'Canterbury Bells' in a pretty shade of clear pink. In early summer, this cottage garden classic bears upright racemes of pink bells which, with regular dead-heading, will keep going for weeks. Once planted, plants will gently seed about, usefully popping up to…  More Info

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Campanula medium White

Campanula medium ‘White’ is better known as Canterbury Bells - a gentle reminder of the old-fashioned cottage garden era. This clump forming biennal blends effortlessly with summer perennials at the front of borders. It bears upright stems of elegant, bell-shaped flowers in summer,…  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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Phlox paniculata 'Starfire'

…wildlife plant provides valuable colour from midsummer to early autumn, just as many perennials are beginning to fade. A hardy and reliable cottage garden perennial, this showy border phlox is slug and mildew resistant, great for cutting and highly attractive to butterflies. RHS AGM. Height: 90cm…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Tenor'

…wildlife plant provides valuable colour from midsummer to early autumn, just as many perennials are beginning to fade. A hardy and reliable cottage garden perennial, this showstopping border phlox is slug and mildew resistant and highly attractive to butterflies. Height: 90cm (36in). Spread: 60cm…  More Info

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Linum grandiflorum 'Salmon Bright Eyes'

This pretty hardy annual has a lovely informality that makes it perfect for weaving into cottage garden borders, or dotting through rockeries. Forming a loose clump of slender foliage, Linum grandiflorum 'Salmon Bright Eyes' will flower all summer, producing an elegant display of salmon pink blooms,…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Double Rose'

…architectural spires of ruffled, double rose-pink blooms which tower over summer borders adding structure and a riot of colour. These heirloom, cottage garden perennials are well loved for their saucer-shaped blooms which attract butterflies and make a dramatic cut flower for a vase indoors. Height:…  More Info

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Aquilegia Earlybird Purple Blue

Aquilegia ?Earlybird? Purple Blue? is a compact variety of this cottage garden staple that is ideal for small spaces, containers and the front of borders. Masses of beautiful bicolored blooms in purple and lilac-blue are held on short stems above a neat mound of attractive lobed foliage. Gently…  More Info

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Lavatera 'Princess Pink'

'Princess Pink' is the first double-flowered variety of this cottage garden favourite. With a compact habit, this new dwarf Lavatera is perfect for smaller borders and large containers; its upright stems cloaked with bright pink, saucer-shaped flowers throughout summer. This neat, free-flowering…  More Info

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Nicotiana 'Perfume Deep Purple'

…on the patio where its sweetly scented flowers become more potent on warm evenings. Nicotiana ‘Perfume Deep Purple’ is a classic cottage garden annual boasting large, trumpet-shaped flowers that provide a valuable source of nectar for night-flying moths. The flowers are held in clusters…  More Info

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Magnolia soulangeana

…at the base, are borne in mid-spring and are a sight to behold! Perfect for small gardens and requiring little pruning, this Saucer Magnolia is ideal for low maintenance gardens, shrub borders and cottage gardens, pairing superbly with spring bulbs and shrubs. Height and spread: 6m (20'). Culinary…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Dalmation Purple'

…well-branched habit for a bountiful supply of flowering stems. These versatile Digitalis grow well in either sun or shade and make a lovely addition to cottage gardens borders, woodland gardens or wildlife gardens where they attract many pollinating insects. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 40cm (16).  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood'

…this must surely be one of the most attractive. Easy to grow, this Potentilla is ideal for both rockeries and cottage gardens and they are often found in parks and landscaped gardens in the UK, confirming what tough, easy yet pretty little shrubs they are. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 120cm (60).  More Info

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Fothergilla major

…for. A neat, slow-growing habit and fantastic seasonal colour make Fothergilla major a valuable specimen in mixed borders, cottage gardens and the edges of woodland gardens. This RHS AGM variety will happily grow in partial shade but the best leaf colour will be seen in a sunny position. Height:…  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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Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels'

…used to create a casual display in cottage gardens with its swaying stems. It also makes a great addition to wildlife areas where its nectar rich blooms will attract pollinating insects. This attractive Knautia mix will help to extend interest in your garden, flowering right through from July to…  More Info

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Spiraea japonica 'Odensala'

…and butterflies to the garden. The dark green, pointed leaves turn to russet and gold in autumn, illuminating borders with a golden glow. Spiraea are hardy and reliable deciduous shrubs that will happily flourish with only minimal care. Perfect for wildlife areas, cottage gardens and low maintenance…  More Info

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Nepeta nervosa 'Blue Moon'

…and highly apppealing to cats. The flowers provide a rich source of nectar making this a useful choice for attracting pollinating insects to the garden. Plant it in sunny perennial borders, wildlife areas and cottage gardens for a reliable display year after year. Height and spread: 40cm (16).  More Info

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Astrantia Florence

…borders and cottage gardens. Astrantia major ?Florence? is distinguished by its lavender pink flowers which are produced early in the summer and last for weeks. Makes a beautiful cut flower which lasts well in water or use them in a dried arrangement. Ideal for wildlife gardens as it is attractive…  More Info

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Astrantia Star of Love

…and cottage gardens. Astrantia ?Star of Love? 'is one of the deepest red' varieties, with burgundy blooms on dark purple stems produced early in the summer and lasting for weeks. Makes a beautiful cut flower which lasts well in water or use them in a dried arrangement. Ideal for wildlife gardens as…  More Info

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Muscari Duo

Grape Hyacinths are a familiar sight in cottage gardens around the UK. These reliable little bulbs don?t ask for much care, but will flower each spring in a colourful display of conical flower heads. Our Muscari Duo is a mix of the traditional blue species with the recently introduced pink Grape…  More Info

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Verbascum 'Dark Eyes'

…to just 30cm (12) tall. Its coarse green foliage forms a dense clump, creating excellent groundcover when they are planted in close groups. This hardy perennial is perfect for cottage gardens and Mediterranean planting schemes, and also works nicely as a cut flower. Height and spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Honeysuckle 'Serotina'

…late summer the blooms are replaced by glossy red berries that extend the display. This deciduous, twining climber makes a fabulous addition to cottage gardens and wildlife areas, where it will attract pollinating insects and birds. Grow it against walls and fences or trained over a porch or archway…  More Info

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Dicentra spectablis

…spectabilis are held above finely cut, fern-like foliage with an elegance that is hard to match. A stunning addition to spring borders, cottage gardens and woodlands. Height: 120 cm (48). Spread: 45cm (18). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined…  More Info

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Aronia x prunifolia 'Viking'

…dishes. The berries remain while the plant's leaves turn orange, red and purple, and even hang around to provide winter sustenance for birds. The Chokeberry is therefore a great choice for wildlife gardens, as well as woodland areas and borders in cottage gardens. Height: 2m (6'7); Spread: 2m (6'7).  More Info

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Foxglove 'Foxy'

…planting, Foxglove 'Foxy' flowers in the first year that it is added to the garden. It produces spires of delicate bell shaped flowers in a blend of pink and white. They are a favourite for traditional cottage gardens, and give height to borders. Bees love them and you can watch them as they fly…  More Info

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Linum perenne Blue

…of sky blue atop wiry stems. Blooming profusely throughout summer, Linum perenne ‘Blue’ makes a wonderful addition to cottage gardens, gravel gardens, prairie planting and containers. Thriving in full sun and nutrient-poor, very free-draining soils, flax is heat and drought tolerant,…  More Info

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Linum perenne White

…of sky blue atop wiry stems. Blooming profusely throughout summer, Linum perenne ‘Blue’ makes a wonderful addition to cottage gardens, gravel gardens, prairie planting and containers. Thriving in full sun and nutrient-poor, very free-draining soils, flax is heat and drought tolerant,…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty'

…themed borders. Contrast its flat flowerheads with the vertical flower spikes of Salvias and swaying grasses in prairie planting schemes and cottage gardens. Achillea ‘Lilac Beauty’ is a drought-tolerant perennial which is well loved by pollinating insects and makes a lovely, informal…  More Info

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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold'

…deciduous golden green foliage as a backdrop to the cobalt blue flowers. Bluebeard's late summer blooms have an abundance of nectar to encourage bees, butterflies and other pollinators to your garden and will make a welcome addition to any cottage or wildlife garden. Height and spread: 90cm (36).  More Info

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Dianthus 'Diane'

…summer. Also known as Pinks, these hardy evergreen perennials are an easy, low maintenance addition to the garden. Grow Dianthus in cottage garden borders, patio containers, coastal gardens or on sunny banks where they tolerate drought well. Scented pinks also make marvellous, very long-lasting cut…  More Info

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Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer'

…perfect, trouble-free addition to any garden. Its lavender-blue flowers are produced on a background of heart-shaped foliage and the plant requires minimal maintenance, making the spreading shrub a firm favourite in cottage garden borders. It is loved by gardeners and wildlife alike, attracting many…  More Info

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Delphinium hybridum 'Magic Fountains Mixed'

…and white flowers will fit in gracefully in your midsummer garden. The strong and sturdy stems prefer to be planted in a bright and sunny position in a well-drained soil. A perfect solution for adding colour and structure to cottage garden perennial borders, even in windy areas. You can even cut…  More Info

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Scabious 'Blue Jeans'

…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). Garden Ready Plants - If you?ve fallen behind with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited, we…  More Info

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Hardy Geranium Collection

…Geraniums are a versatile, easy to grow and perfect for beginner gardeners. This superb collection contains something for every part of the garden - shade lovers, spreading ground cover, sun worshippers and cottage garden classics. Flowering from late spring onwards, these herbaceous perennials…  More Info

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Hosta 'Giant Leaved Mix'

…They bring a calming, leafy feel to courtyard gardens, softening the edges of paved areas. Hosta 'Giant Leaved Mix' comprises: * Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans - Architectural, blue-green foliage, which is great for the shaded end of cottage garden borders. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 120cm (48).*…  More Info

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Dianthus 'Haytor White'

…cutting gardens, but even when grown in a patio pot will provide plenty of flowers for use in indoor displays. A hardy and evergreen, RHS AGM variety, this pink makes a lovely addition to cottage garden borders and rockeries, and its clove-scented flowers earn it a place in a fragrant garden, too.…  More Info

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Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White'

…make good ground cover under trees and shrubs or in a shady corner of the garden and is very suitable for a woodland or cottage garden setting. These features make 'Sisinghurst White' a worthy ward winner of RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary information: The…  More Info

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Scabiosa 'Blue'

Create a buzz in your garden with beautiful, nectar-rich Scabious ?Blue?. A wildlife garden essential and also very well suited to informal cottage gardens, Scabious flowers have long been loved for their ethereal, airy looks and also for being hugely popular with butterflies as well as bees and…  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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Lilac Duo Collection

…Collection are popular with gardeners. These hardy, deciduous shrubs are perfect for the cottage garden as they are easy to grow and make beautiful cut flowers. Great for growing in sunny borders, or as stand-alone specimens to to create focal features in the garden. Lilac Duo Collection comprises:…  More Info

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Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty'

A great choice for wildlife and cottage gardens, the nectar-rich bell shaped flowers of Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' are a haven pollinators. Naturally beautiful with graceful wildflower charm, these pretty Bellflowers feel right at home in an informal planting scheme, long grass area or…  More Info

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Poppy 'Pink Fizz'

…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 from Papaver…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Gold'

…for mixed borders, where it stands out beautifully against green-leaved planting companions. A particularly fine choice for cottage garden planting schemes and wildlife gardens. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 1.5m (5').Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined…  More Info

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Antirrhinum majus 'Circus Clowns'

A colourful twist on a cottage garden favourite! The bright bicolour blooms of this cheery Snapdragon mix will bring something different to your summer beds and borders. Medium height spires stand proudly above bushy, well branched plants that show outstanding garden performance. The upright flower…  More Info

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Achillea 'Cerise Queen'

…copes well in drier conditions and even tolerates a coastal site. This low maintenance, hardy perennial is perfect for cottage garden borders and wildlife gardens. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: The leaves of the yarrow can be used cooked…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Patio Choice' Mix

Perfect for dotting through cottage garden borders, the Dahlia 'Patio Choice' Mix is perfect for bringing a splash of colour to your garden this summer. Making superb cut flowers these semi-dwarf flowers are ideal for planting in your beds and containers too. With fantastic vibrant colours of pink,…  More Info

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Lupin 'Gallery Blue'

A colourful display of these cottage garden favourites will return year after year, getting stronger, with more flower spikes each time. The Lupin Gallery Series are intensely coloured varieties that add vibrancy and structure to your garden displays. These amazing dwarf lupins are easy to grow and…  More Info

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