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Aquilegia caerulea 'Mrs Scott-Elliott'

…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). Spread:…  More Info

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Pansy 'Autumn Blaze Mixed' (Garden Ready)

…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. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 25cm (10). Culinary information: Some parts of these…  More Info

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Geranium sanguineum ?Tiny Monster?

…mound of finely cut foliage that will gently overspill border edges. From late spring to late summer, it produces vivid, bright pink blooms, delicately streaked with red veins. This hardy Geranium is ideal for sunny cottage garden borders and containers, or tumbling through rockery crevices. A…  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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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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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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Achillea 'Summer Fruits Lemon'

…quality to planting schemes. This easy going, low maintenance perennial blends beautifully into cottage garden borders and prairie planting schemes. Yarrow is also an excellent choice for wildlife areas, attracting plenty of pollinating insects to the garden. Height: 80cm (31). Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Daucus carota 'Dara'

…really different for your borders! The airy blooms appear in lovely shades of pink and burgundy, with the 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…  More Info

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Begonia 'Bossa Nova Night Fever Papaya'

…edge, spear shaped leaves. This begonia variety is a perfect annual for planters, hanging baskets, flower pouches and garden borders of an exotic or contemporary themed garden. It is tolerant of heavy down pours, or periods of little rain, making them a great low maintenance option. They can be…  More Info

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Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'

…the flowers have died, they are followed by large pepper pot seedheads, that bring interest to the garden border in late summer and autumn. Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere' is also a good plant for wildlife gardens and will attract bees and other pollinating insects. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Abelia 'Edward Goucher'

…a delicate honey fragrance. Cloaked in bright green leaves throughout summer, Abelia 'Edward Goucher' turns to muted shades of bronze with the onset of autumn. This RHS AGM variety is a popular choice for cottage garden borders and makes an pleasing hedge too. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 200cm (78).  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

…condition. It is also perfect for coastal gardens, with salty winds in exposed areas. Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' flowers can attract bees and butterflies, and are a mix of pastel shades, and are well suited to priarie style and cottage garden borders, alongside ornamental grasses. It is a…  More Info

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Agastache aurantiaca 'Fragrant Mixed'

…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, flowering in its first year from sowing - perfect for filling summer containers and plugging gaps in beds and borders! Height: 60cm…  More Info

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Astrantia major 'Venice'

…?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 challenging garden areas, creating…  More Info

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Geum 'Blazing Sunset'

…New in 2013* Good addition to cottage garden* Excellent cut flowerThis 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…  More Info

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Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern'

Popular not only among gardeners but among a variety of wildlife too, Cone Flowers are a regular hotspot for bees, birds and butterflies. Serving up a sumptuous display of rich pink, daisy-like flowers, this hardy specimen makes for perfect garden border material. Capable of withstanding even the…  More Info

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Trumpet Tree Lily

…elegant Longiflorum Lily makes a magnificent feature in garden borders. Huge white trumpet blooms with lime green throats are produced on robust, towering stems. In midsummer their exquisite freesia -like fragrance will fill your garden with an alluring scent. This breathtaking Trumpet Tree Lily…  More Info

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Achillea 'Summer Fruits Salmon'

…dissected, feathery foliage. This fuss-free hardy perennial makes an excellent addition to sunny cottage garden borders, or peeking out from among a bed of swaying grasses. The blooms make superb cut flowers, and attract pollinating insects to the garden too. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

…filling the air with a delightful sweet scent. Preferring a partly or fully shaded position, Skimmia japonica ?Rubella? makes a fantastic low-maintenance addition to woodland gardens, borders or patio containers, where it will add interest to your garden all year round. Height and spread: 80cm (31).  More Info

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Astilbe japonica 'Elisabeth van Veen'

…this eye-catching herbaceous perennial blooms in early summer, and makes an excellent addition to cottage garden borders and patio containers. Preferring lots of moisture and happy in sun or partial shade, Astilbe is great for difficult, damp spots in the garden. Height and spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Dianthus barbatus 'Excelsior Mixed'

Often grown as a biennial, this short lived perennial is ideal for cottage garden borders, beds and containers. 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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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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Geranium pratense var. striatum 'Splish Splash'

…splashes and streaks are set against a backdrop of moss green foliage. This uniquely patterned variety will grow almost anywhere with minimal maintenance to quickly form large clumps. A delightful hardy geranium for cottage garden borders. Bare roots supplied. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Geranium 'Horizon F1 Appleblossom'

For a reliable and beautiful display of summer annuals in planter and garden borders, Geranium 'Horizon F1 Appleblossom' is a great choice. The flowerheads are made up of many small powder pink flowers, and grow on short, sturdy stems. This zonal Pelargonium will flower throughout the summer, and is…  More Info

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Gazania 'Red Shades'

…It has large, exotic daisy style flowers, that have deep ruby red petals, and orange centres. They are compact and robust, with good drought and coastal tolerance. Gazanias are suitable for both garden borders, and pots and planters on sunny patios and decking areas. Height and spread: 25cm (10).'  More Info

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Begonia 'Nonstop Mocca Bright Orange'

…dark, chocolate coloured foliage. Begonia 'Nonstop Mocca Bright Orange' is great for summer floral displays in planters, hanging baskets and garden borders. They are tolerant of shade and heavy summer downpours. They have a long flowering season, that stretches all summer and well into autumn.…  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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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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Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor'

…this compact mound forming shrub is covered in flattened clusters of white flowers, providing nectar for pollinating insects. In autumn the plant is a blaze of fiery red, oranges and purple. It is ideal as a low lying hedge, or planted at the front of garden borders. Height and spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Dahlia 'Tropical Sheer Heaven'

…harmonious blend. The generous, 12cm blooms are produced in abundance from July to the first frosts. With strong stems they make wonderful bouquets and vase arrangements, as well as standing up to weather to deliver an impressive show in garden borders. Height: 120cm (48in). Spread:60cm (24in).  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Malaga Valley'

…bringing a sunny Mediterranean vibe onto your patio! Specially bred for its compact form, it would suit a container, but is equally at home in a garden border. Alstromerias are flowering powerhouses, providing a continuous display of dazzling, tiger-striped colour from late spring until the first…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Beach Valley'

…of other Alstroemeria varieties such as 'Malaga' to make a perfect duo. This is an especially compact form which would suit a patio container as well as a garden border, providing a continuous display of large flowers from late spring until the first frosts. Height and Spread: 45cm (18”).  More Info

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Astrantia 'Roma'

…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…  More Info

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Salvia 'Amistad'

Ornamental Sages have long 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…  More Info

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Nerine bowdenii Collection

…Guernsey Lily. The flowers then explode into life from October and well-past the fireworks season, offering a welcome dose of bright colour in garden borders and planters. Our collection brings you an array of the colours that Nerine bowdenii provides, from pure white of Nerine bowdenii 'Alba'…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Labyrinth'

…blooms composed of fluted petals that twirl around in a deliciously light confection of pink and coral infused with rosy tones. The dark foliage and long stems add to its appeal. A swanky dahlia for garden borders and a wonderful specimen for showy bouquets. Height 90cm (36in). Spread: 60cm (24in).  More Info

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Catananche caerulea

…heads that can be used to good effect in dried arrangements too. Although a relatively short-lived perennial, Catananche caerulea delivers a charming nostalgic feel to cottage garden borders and will happily seed about to produce new plants as the years go by. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Violet'

…Violet’ lifts up flagging autumn borders with masses of double, daisy like blooms in bright violet held above well-branching mounds of dark green, aromatic foliage. The flowers have a long vase life and are excellent for cutting. Grow as a bedding plant in borders or patio containers where…  More Info

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Chrysanthemum 'Conella Orange'

…Orange’ lifts up flagging autumn borders with masses of double, daisy like, bronze-orange blooms held above well-branching mounds of dark green, aromatic foliage. The flowers have a long vase life and are excellent for cutting. Grow as a bedding plant in borders or patio containers where…  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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Poppy 'Mongolia'

…?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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Daphne 'Eternal Fragrance'

…semi-evergreen this winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit blooms continuously from April to October making it unbeatable as a low maintenance shrub. Famed for their fragrant flowers, these shrubs make superb features for patio containers and garden borders. Height and spread: 90cm (35). Useful…  More Info

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Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Silvery Blue'

…exposed coastal positions, making it the perfect plant for gardens near the seaside. Russian Sage is best planted in large swathes, for a bloc of purple colour in the garden. This can be in a wide border, or down the sides of garden drives and paths. The flowers of Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Silvery…  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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Gaura lindheimeri 'Rosyjane'

…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 garden border…  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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Penstemon barbartus 'Twizzle'

Pretty flowers on slender stems, makes Penstemon Twizzle a lovely plant for the middle and rear of cottage and priarie style, herbaceous garden borders. It is a perennial, and flowers throughout the summer. It's also a great plant for a cutting patch, as the flower stems look great in home-made…  More Info

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Muscari armeniacum

…and will happily look after itself. This delightful RHS AGM variety is ideal for creating carpets of spring colour that will return year after year throughout rockeries, woodlands and cottage garden borders. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 5cm (2). Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers  More Info

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Verbascum x hybrida 'Southern Charm'

…spires of flowers, which grow up from the low rosette of leaves, making an ideal plant for garden borders. It is a far cry from the Mullein it originated from. Height: 90cm (3'). Spread: 45cm (18?). Garden Ready Plants - If you?ve fallen behind with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited,…  More Info

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Chrysanthemum 'Aluga White'

Chrysanthemum ‘Aluga White’ lifts up flagging autumn borders with masses of white, daisy like blooms. Blooming from early autumn for many weeks, the long-lasting flowers are about 6cm diameter with a yellowing centre and are held above well-branching mounds of dark green, aromatic…  More Info

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Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge'

…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: 45cm (18).…  More Info

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Poppy 'Prinzessin Victoria Louise'

…it in style with tall bristled stems contrasting with the delicate ruffled crepe paper-like petals around a deep, dark centre followed by attractive seedheads to lengthen the period of interest. This hardy perennial will be a favourite in cottage garden borders. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 60cm (24).  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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Xerochrysum bracteatum 'White'

…flower' refers to this Xerochrysum's ability to last indefinitely when dried, retaining both its colour and shape. A lovely choice for cottage garden borders, cut flower gardens and patio containers, creating a long-lasting display throughout the summer. Height: 75cm (29). Spread: 50cm (19).  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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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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Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Gold'

…pretty accent to the bright yellow foliage. Loved by butterflies, this compact Spirea is a vibrant choice for the wildlife garden, borders and containers, and is suitable for even the smallest of gardens. Perfect for beginner gardeners, it is resilient and easy to grow. Height and spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Thunbergia alata 'Salmon Shades'

…terracotta shades of pink, orange, cream and apricot, each with a characteristic dark eye. This vigorous half-hardy annual is perfect for training over and wigwam of canes in a sunny cottage garden border or twining through a trellis to create a floral screen. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 40cm (16).  More Info

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Verbena bonariensis - Kew Pollination Collection

…work alongside the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to offer special seed collections to home gardeners. This Kew Pollinators Collection has been specially selected by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This hardy perennial brings height and stature to the back of borders. Its tall stems are topped with…  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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