Hardy Cottage Garden Plants

Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge'

…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). Spread:…  More Info

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Campanula medium 'Blue'

…reminder of the old-fashioned cottage garden era. This clump forming biennal blends effortlessly with summer perennials at the front of borders, gently seeding about to fill gaps and create drifts of colour over time. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 30cm (12). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Catananche Caerulea Alba

…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). 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…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus Summer 'Ruffle'

…the season when other plants are looking tired. It looks equally at home in a cottage garden scheme or a tropical-themed border. The flowers attract a wealth of beneficial pollinators. Drought tolerant once established. Height: 150-200cm (59-78in). Spread: 100cm (39in). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Black Knight'

Delphinium 'Black Knight' is an outright cottage garden classic. This particularly exceptional variety bears some of the deepest indigo-blue flowers, each with a striking black eye. For maximum impact, plant Delphiniums in bold clumps at the back of a sunny border; they are perfect for adding height…  More Info

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Achillea 'Terracotta'

…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, fragrant foliage. This durable and dependable plant…  More Info

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Wisteria sinensis 'Rosea'

…walls and pergolas throughout summer. This showy climber is a must-have for creating that romantic cottage garden feel. Perfect for training over pergolas and covering large expanses of wall, this hardy wisteria reaches a staggering 9m high and 5m across to create a breathtaking display throughout…  More Info

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Lilac 'Bloomerang Dark Purple'

…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: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click…  More Info

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Achillea 'Cerise Queen'

…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 or raw. They…  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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Delphinium Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom

…structure to cottage garden perennial borders, even in windy areas. You can even cut some of their regal blooms for a striking flower arrangement indoors. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The…  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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Hollyhock 'Chater's Double Rose'

…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: 180cm (71). Spread: 60cm (24) Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The…  More Info

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Centaurea dealbata

…insects. Centaurea dealbata quickly forms dense clumps of large, ornately cut foliage. Planted en masse they knit together to form fabulous swathes of ground cover. A fuss-free perennial that?s perfect for herbaceous borders, cottage gardens and wildlife areas. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Veronica spicata 'Snow Candles'

…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. Height: 20cm (10). Spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Antirrhinum 'Mini Butterflies Mixed'

…plant begonias, or petunias in your garden and are looking for something different for a change, this dwarf snapdragon is a nice alternative. Antirrhinum 'Mini Butterflies Mixed' has azalea like flowers, in a palette of pastel colours, that are perfect for garden borders and edging in a cottage or…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart'

…It has an upright and multi-stemmed form, and is deer resistant. This makes it a great choice for cottage and woodland gardens. It is also well suited to modern city gardens, planted in a garden border, alongside other flowering shrubs. Height & Spread: 2.5m (8'). Culinary note: The flowers can…  More Info

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Campanula persicifolia 'Telham Beauty'

…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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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Raspberry'

…borders and cottage garden styles. These little jewels look delicate but are remarkably tough and hard-working. Drought tolerant once established, they’ll flower tirelessly from April to October and are fabulously versatile. They are equally perfect for massed border plantings, sunny…  More Info

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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Morello Ice'

…borders and cottage garden styles. These little jewels look delicate but are remarkably tough and hard-working. Drought tolerant once established, they’ll flower tirelessly from April to October and are fabulously versatile. They are equally perfect for massed border plantings, sunny…  More Info

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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Pink'

…borders and cottage garden styles. These little jewels look delicate but are remarkably tough and hard-working. Drought tolerant once established, they’ll flower tirelessly from April to October and are fabulously versatile. They are equally perfect for massed border plantings, sunny…  More Info

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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Lilac Blue'

…borders and cottage garden styles. These little jewels look delicate but are remarkably tough and hard-working. Drought tolerant once established, they’ll flower tirelessly from April to October and are fabulously versatile. They are equally perfect for massed border plantings, sunny…  More Info

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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Swansong'

…borders and cottage garden styles. These little jewels look delicate but are remarkably tough and hard-working. Drought tolerant once established, they’ll flower tirelessly from April to October and are fabulously versatile. They are equally perfect for massed border plantings, sunny…  More Info

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Everlasting Perennial Collection

…years to come. This superb collection is the easy route to a stunning cottage garden scheme. Plant these fabulous perennials in sunny borders for a colourful display that will last all summer long. These top quality plants will establish quickly, increasing in size and performance year after year.…  More Info

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Peony 'Candy Stripe'

…boasting both pink and white mixed together to produce a magnificent striping effect. Given plenty of help from plant support to help hold the blooms above the foliage, this hardy plant will just get bigger and better every single year. Height: 90cm (35?). Spread: 90cm (35?). Culinary information:…  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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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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Dicentra spectablis

…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 plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season,…  More Info

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Digitalis 'Dalmation Rose'

The quintessential cottage garden plant, Digitalis ‘Dalmatian Rose’ blends effortlessly into pastel schemes with its soft pink flowers, speckled with burgundy inside the throat. Thanks to their uniform branching habit, these statuesque foxgloves are loaded with flowers and stand up…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Gold'

…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 plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered…  More Info

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Campanula persicifolia

Campanulas are such easy and rewarding plants, no garden should be without them. Campanula persicifolia is one of those reliable, undemanding perennials which once planted will just happily do its own thing. From early to mid-summer, low rosettes of narrow, evergreen leaves produce sturdy stems…  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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Cytisus 'Boskoop Ruby'

…flowers smother the plant in early summer, and return ever year. It tolerates full sun, and is a great shrub for garden borders in a range of garden styles, from cottage to contemporary. This shrub grows to a very manageable size, making it ideal for small and medium sized gardens. Height: 150cm…  More Info

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Bergenia Cordifolia Winterglut

…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 (16). Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash'

Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' is a low-growing hardy perennial with delightful slender, silver spotted foliage. Lungworts have long been a favourite for cottage gardens, and ?Raspberry Splash? is a superb choice for attracting pollinating insects into wildlife areas, and for creating spreading…  More Info

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Lavender 'Munstead'

A cottage garden classic! Brush past its evergreen foliage to release the intense perfume of this compact lavender. Its delicate purple blue flowers held on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects; they also make excellent cut or dried flowers. Grow Lavender Munstead in containers, as a low…  More Info

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Lavender 'Munstead'

A cottage garden classic! Brush past its evergreen foliage to release the intense perfume of this compact lavender. Its delicate purple blue flowers held on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects; they also make excellent cut or dried flowers. Grow Lavender ?Munstead? in containers, as a low…  More Info

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Muscari Duo

…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 Hyacinth. Plant them at the…  More Info

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Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White'

…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 leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and added to salads, or used as a potherb. The plant is an ingredient…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty'

…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 cut flower too. Height: 80cm (31in). Spread: 60cm (24in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  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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Lupin 'Gallery Red'

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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Dianthus Starburst

…easy to grow, this favourite cottage garden perennial is happiest in a well-drained site in full sun. Height and spread: 20cm (8in). 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…  More Info

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Linum perenne Blue

…flax is a beautiful plant bearing masses of satiny, saucer-shaped blooms in a stunning shade 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…  More Info

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Linum perenne White

…flax is a beautiful plant bearing masses of satiny, saucer-shaped blooms in a stunning shade 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…  More Info

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Peony 'Eden's Perfume'

…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 be added to salads, or cooked slightly and sweetened…  More Info

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Rose 'Phyllis Bide' (Rambling)

…that quintessential, relaxed cottage garden style. Its slender, flexible branches are not too thorny making it easier to prune. Tolerant of both poor soil and partial shade it can even be grown on a north-facing wall. Height: 4.5m (15ft). Spread: 2m (6.5ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Coral Flame'

…coming to an end. Phlox are a cottage garden staple, giving a long-lasting display whilst not minding whether they are in full sun or part shade, and thriving in even heavy clay soils. They are a magnet for butterflies. Height: 40cm (16in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Cosmopolitan'

…coming to an end. Phlox are a cottage garden staple, giving a long-lasting display whilst not minding whether they are in full sun or part shade, and thriving in even heavy clay soils. They are a magnet for butterflies. Height: 40cm (16in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Lilac Flame'

…coming to an end. Phlox are a cottage garden staple, giving a long-lasting display whilst not minding whether they are in full sun or part shade, and thriving in even heavy clay soils. They are a magnet for butterflies. Height: 40cm (16in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Lythrum virgatum 'Rosy Gem'

…‘Rosy Gem’ looks great in prairie planting and cottage garden borders. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18). 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,…  More Info

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Stocks 'Most Scented Mix'

…front of borders and containers. Gillyflowers are fabulous hardy biennials, and a firm ?cottage garden favourite? that make long lasting cut flowers too. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 25cm (10). Supplied as large garden-ready plug plants. Culinary information: Flowers are usually added raw to salads…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

…makes a lovely, informal cut flower. The aromatic foliage and wide, flat flower heads of ?Summer Pastels? are perfect for prairie planting schemes and cottage gardens, pairing well with swaying grasses. Tough and reliable, yarrow is also well-loved by pollinating insects. Height and spread: 60cm…  More Info

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Centaurea Montana Amethyst Dream

…Cornflowers are hardy, reliable and easy to grow. Ideal for cottage garden borders and wildlife areas where they will attract bees and butterflies to their blooms. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The…  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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Pinks 'Gran's Favourite'

This modern variety of the old-fashioned cottage garden favourite produces a succession of clove-scented blooms all summer long.Forming neat cushions of slender grey green foliage, Pinks are attractive and quick to establish. They also make excellent cut flowers - just perfect for posies and vases.…  More Info

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Lupin 'Gallery White'

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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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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Campanula 'Canterbury Bells'

This dainty campanula is indispensable for adding that charming cottage garden feel to summer borders. Campanula 'Canterbury Bells' is a blend of pink, white, violet and blue forms that make lovely cut flowers if you can spare a few! With an upright habit, they deliver height and interest throughout…  More Info

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Rose 'Home Florist 'Timeless Pink' (Hybrid Tea Rose)

…Tea/Bush Rose A recent introduction by the renowned German rose breeders, Noack, Rose 'Home Florist Timeless Pink' has the classic looks of a cottage garden rose but with all the advantages of modern breeding. The perfectly formed, fully-double blooms come in a light pink and have a strong, fruity…  More Info

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