Hardy Cottage Garden Plants

Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Paradise'

…flowering season it is great used in rockeries as well as cottage garden borders. If you are looking for a garden plant that's both rabbit and deer proof, Potentilla is your answer. Cinquefoil shrubs such as this Potentila are low maintenance, hardy and easy to grow and will reward you with flowers…  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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Geranium 'Rozanne'

…will know that this plant was awarded 1st place in their ?Plant of the Centenary? competition in 2013. Geranium 'Rozanne' produces an abundance of lilac blue flowers. These hardy perennial plants make excellent ground cover and help create beautiful cottage garden style planting schemes. Flowering…  More Info

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Geranium himalayense

…and then sporadically through to the autumn. A final display of vibrant red foliage adds colour to the late season garden. Cranesbills are a stalwart of cottage gardens, and this hardy perennial is ideal for filling gaps in the front of herbaceous borders. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Delphinium hybridum 'Magic Fountains Mixed'

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

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Foxglove 'Dalmatian Peach'

…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 (20). Spread: 40cm (16).  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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Campanula medium 'Rose'

…'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 fill gaps, creating an effortlessly…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Starfire'

…flowerheads and spear-shaped green leaves. This eye-catching border and 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…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Tenor'

…tall stems that are ideal for cutting. This eye-catching border and 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…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pensham Czar'

…of tubular lilac flowers with broad satiny white throats. Blooming all summer long and well into autumn, Penstemon Czar perseveres through rain or drought, and is slug resistant too. A classic cottage garden plant for well drained borders and patio containers. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Scabious 'Blue Jeans'

…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 can help you catch up with our garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger…  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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Dahlia labella 'Maggiore Fire'

…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 best.'It also makes a great…  More Info

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Lupin 'The Governor'

…are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. Carefully bred for a long flowering period with unbeatable garden performance. This traditional cottage garden perennial creates a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 75cm (30).  More Info

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Foxglove 'Camelot Lavender'

…grow, stunning F1 hybrid Foxglove is certain to bloom in its first year of planting and last for many years to come. With tall spikes of flowers appearing all around the stems, Foxglove ?Camelot Lavender' is a superior plant, ideal for cottage garden borders. Height: 120cm (48). Spread: 45cm (18).  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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Malva moschata 'Alba'

…‘Alba’ is stunningly elegant perennial for the cottage garden or mixed border. The musk-scented flowers contrast with the attractive, deeply divided dark green foliage, which is also fragrant. The winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this bushy short-lived perennial will happily seed…  More Info

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Achillea 'Summer Fruits Lemon'

…millefolium 'Summer Fruits Lemon' forms a neat bushy plant. Its soft, feathery foliage adds a lovely textural 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…  More Info

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Alchemilla mollis

…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 honey-scented, lime green flowers that create a frothy haze above the apple-green foliage. The plant…  More Info

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Cephalaria gigantea

…looks blend beautifully with cottage garden plantings at the back of a mixed border. Maximum height: 250m (98in). Spread: 100cm (40in). 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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Phlox drummondii 'Moody Blues'

…flowering in a beautiful range of attractive blue shades, this easy to grow, half hardy annual is a cottage garden classic. Phlox drummondii 'Moody Blues' has a compact bushy habit that makes it ideal for planting in loose drifts at the edge of borders, and performs equally well in containers.…  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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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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Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea'

…plants in China that could be brought back to the UK and used in British gardens. 'Golden Guinea' is bigger and brighter than the original plants that were imported, and holds an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It is a nice shrub for woodland and cottage style gardens.…  More Info

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Perennial Cut Flower Duo

…bearing brilliant golden daisies for weeks on end above clumps of compact foliage. Blooms are long-lived. Both perennials are quintessential cottage garden plants that are easy to grow and great for wildlife, attracting a host of pollinators. A charming combination - the vivid colour and dark button…  More Info

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Spiraea japonica 'Odensala'

…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 planting schemes.…  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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Salvia 'Cherry Lips'

…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 the winter.…  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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Echinacea purpurea 'Double Decker'

…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 flowers…  More Info

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Muscari armeniacum

…flowers. Once planted, Muscari armeniacum requires virtually no further attention 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:…  More Info

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Clematis montana 'Grandiflora'

…in the early summer months between May and June. This type of climbing plant is ideal for any walls or fences that may need covering up and will add the cottage garden feel to any space. Ideal for attracting wildlife into the garden also. Height: 12m (39'). Spread: 4m (13'). Pruning group: 1.  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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Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla'

…summer. Hydrangea 'Macrophylla' is the quintessential showpiece Hydrangea, fitting perfectly in cottage garden planting schemes and woodland borders. The Chinese Hydrangea is a resilient plant that is quick to establish and easy to maintain and prune, but needs space to develop. Height and…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Excelsior Hybrid Mixed'

…hybrids have spectacular garden presence bringing drama and stature to cottage garden themes, wildlife and woodland areas. The uniform blooms make superb cut flowers and prove particularly attractive to bees and pollinating insects. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 45cm (18). Supplied as plug plants.  More Info

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Erythronium californicum 'White Beauty'

…outward-curving petals measuring up to 6cm wide. Also known as the Fawn Lily, this RHS AGM Winner is a versatile, clump-forming plant ideal for cottage and woodland gardens, plus alpine and rockery settings. Erythronium californicum 'White Beauty' is suitable for north facing sites and those in…  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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Bee Friendly Perennial Mix

…Bee Friendly Perennial Mix! The friendly fellows will flock to your plants when they spot this beautiful nectar-rich trio of top-performing cottage garden favourites. Bee Friendly Perennial Mix contains 6 x 9cm potted plants, two of each of the following varieties:* Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender)…  More Info

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Spiraea 'Arguta'

…to both cottage and modern style gardens, and is perfect for 'white gardens' where only plants with white flowers are used. Height and spread: 2.5m (8.2'). 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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Polyanthus 'Firecracker'

…stems. This vibrant, hardy perennial brings a lovely contemporary twist to a cottage garden favourite. Perfect in beds, borders, container and window boxes for a long lasting display. Height and spread: 23cm (9). Garden Ready Plants - If you?ve fallen behind with your planting or if greenhouse space…  More Info

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Astrantia Florence

…with their unusual papery, ?pin cushion? flowers above handsome, palmate leaves. These moisture loving plants are perfect for shady or woodland conditions, mixed borders and cottage gardens. Astrantia major ?Florence? is distinguished by its lavender pink flowers which are produced early in the…  More Info

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Astrantia Star of Love

…with their unusual papery, ?pin cushion? flowers above handsome, palmate leaves. These moisture loving plants are perfect for shady or woodland conditions, mixed borders and cottage gardens. Astrantia ?Star of Love? 'is one of the deepest red' varieties, with burgundy blooms on dark purple stems…  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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Penstemon 'Purple Bedder'

…delicate white streaking at the throat. Penstemons are valuable and versatile border staples that are a cottage garden favourite. Incredibly easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, these hardy perennials flower for an impressively long period and come in a huge range of shades to suit any…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pink Bedder'

…pale sugar pink with a white throat. Penstemons are valuable and versatile border staples that are a cottage garden favourite. Incredibly easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, these hardy perennials flower for an impressively long period and come in a huge range of shades to suit any colour…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Windsor Red'

…delicate white streaking at the throat. Penstemons are valuable and versatile border staples that are a cottage garden favourite. Incredibly easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, these hardy perennials flower for an impressively long period and come in a huge range of shades to suit any…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Countess of Dalkeith'

…with a contrasting white throat. Penstemons are valuable and versatile border staples that are a cottage garden favourite. Incredibly easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, these hardy perennials flower for an impressively long period and come in a huge range of shades to suit any colour…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pensham Eleanor Young'

…with white etching at the throat. Penstemons are valuable and versatile border staples that are a cottage garden favourite. Incredibly easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, these hardy perennials flower for an impressively long period and come in a huge range of shades to suit any colour…  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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Salvia 'Amethyst Lips'

…Salvia 'Amethyst Lips' is a plant that looks great planted alongside Russian Sage, or Lavender, in a cottage garden border. Alternatively, it can be planted with other Salvia varieties, in the 'Lips' collection, in a border, or patio planter. Nectar rich, it is a good plant for pollinators, and it…  More Info

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Prunella grandiflora 'White'

…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 size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on…  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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Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'

A beautiful variety of Geum, and 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…  More Info

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Hosta 'Giant Leaved Mix'

…dense, clump forming habit, these hardy perennials will spread to create superb ground cover for those challenging shaded areas of the garden. Ideal for the front of borders or planting into patio containers. They bring a calming, leafy feel to courtyard gardens, softening the edges of paved areas.…  More Info

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Allium carolinianum 'Rosy Dream'

…a delightful lilac-pink colour that adds a soft colour palette to sunnny borders. With a short, compact habit they are best grouped together in generous clumps for the greatest impact. A great choice for cottage garden planting schemes, rockeries and patio pots. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 10cm (4).  More Info

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Alcea rosea

Alcea rosea – the common Hollyhock – is a quintessential cottage garden plant, appreciated since the 18th century for its majestic flower spires, elegant colour-range and pollinator-friendly blooms. These stately perennials are relatively short-lived but an easy to grow crowd-pleaser.…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Pacific Giants Mixed'

…and blues. 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,…  More Info

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Campanula medium White

…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, gently seeding about to fill gaps and intermingle with other plants. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 30cm (12). Plant height…  More Info

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

…to maintain and can be planted in garden borders or large containers. It was awarded an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society and is a great specimen for a range of garden designs including modern minimalist gardens, woodland gardens and cottage gardens. The flowerheads can be…  More Info

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