Category Archives: Cottage Garden
Brachyglottis ‘Sunshine’
This hardy little shrub grows in a natural mound of silvery-grey leaves that are covered in a downy layer of fine hairs. From June to July, the evergreen foliage is topped with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. Brachyglottis ‘Sunshine’ is tough
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica ‘Pamina’
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica ‘Pamina’ showcases intense pink blooms from July to September, for almost a full summer of colour in borders, cottage garden schemes and wildlife gardens. Fully double flowers are borne upon wiry stems, that shoot upright from
Lonicera x tellmanniana
Lonicera x tellmanniana, an RHS AGM, grows best in a bright, south-facing location. It is perfect for infusing tropical colour into walls and fences, or as part of an exotic planting scheme. From late spring to midsummer, whorls of fragrance-free,
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Woodbridge’
This RHS AGM winning, deciduous shrub blooms when others are tired, with large, trumpet-shaped deep-pink flowers 8cm (3in) across with red centers from late summer to mid-autumn. The upright branches bear attractive, three lobed, dark-green leaves that give the plant
Penstemon ‘Pensham Plum Jerkum’
A fantastic long-flowering variety which is undeterred by rain and drought, creating a colourful display throughout the summer and into autumn. Penstemon ‘Pensham Plum Jerkum’ produces purple bell-shaped flowers with a white throat, which appear above its semi-evergreen, slug resistant
Penstemon ‘Lady Alice Hindley’
?Lady Alice Hindley? is a stunning Beardtongue, that flowers from June until November. It generates an abundance of trumpet shaped blooms, that are a pearly white and lilac in colour. Topping its semi-evergreen, slender foliage beautifully, this Penstemon will instantly
Linaria purpurea
This eye-catching Purple Toadflax blooms from June until October and generates masses of small lilac flowers. They smother its tall, architectural spires and attract lots of hungry pollinators. A fabulous shrub for planting in borders, pots, rockeries and cut flower
Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Double Rose’
?Chater?s Double Rose? is a one-of-a-kind hardy perennial. It flowers from June until October and produces an abundance of huge, double, rose-pink blooms. They smother its lengthy, upright flower spikes and stand proudly above a clump forming habit of fresh
Filipendula hexapetala
This exciting Dropwort looks magical in wildlife, cut flower and cottage gardening schemes. From June until September, it boasts a flurry of small cream blooms, that are borne upon airy green stems, amongst a full mound of feathery foliage. Happy
Foxglove ‘Foxy’
Foxglove Foxy is a hardy biennial, known for its compact growth. This decorous variety flowers in the first year from being sown unlike many of the traditional Digitalis and will re-seed in your borders. Stunning pink and white colours blend
Foxglove ‘Mixed’
Foxglove Mixed is a perfect addition to shady areas of the garden, they are delightful when planted amongst deciduous trees and wildlife areas or at the back of the border. With a beautiful range of colours they can be cut
Foxglove lanata
A unique variety that is seen in UK gardens very often! Foxglove lantana produces biscuit coloured blooms which are boldly decorated with deep brown veining. The stems and leaves of this Grecian Foxglove are coated in fine, downy hairs, giving
Delphinium belladonna ‘Bellamosum’
?Bellamosum? is a vibrant Candle Larkspur that blooms from June until August. It generates an abundance of large purple flowers, that cloak its lengthy multi-branching stems, amongst a fresh green mound of foliage. Easy to care for and happy in
Corydalis flexuosa ‘Purple Leaf’
Corydalis flexuosa ‘Purple Leaf’ is a unique garden plant that is frequently admired. Plants may appear fragile, but they are quite robust and thrive in our cool English summers. Flowering can usually be found from late spring to the middle
Foxglove ‘Camelot Lavender’
Foxgloves are the ideal cottage garden plant, and the strain, Foxglove ‘Camelot Lavender’, has the traditional appearance of typical wild Foxgloves, but with blooms all around the stem for added impact. ‘Camelot’ Foxgloves are superior, F1 hybrid quality plants that
Delphinium belladonna ‘Cliveden Beauty’
?Cliveden Beauty? is an elegant Delphinium that blooms from June until August. It generates a profusion of powder blue flowers, that are star shaped in form and white in the centre. Boasting a multi branching growing habit, this classy Candle
Gypsophila paniculata (Single White)
A very popular border plant for its clouds of flowers which are useful for flower arrangement, everlasting flowers or just for providing a pretty, misty background for other flowers. Flowers summer. Height: 3-4ft.
Lychnis viscaria ‘Splendens Plena’
This low growing Lychnis makes a colourful addition to moist rockeries, bog gardens and waterside plantings. Panicles of magenta pink blooms rise upon sticky, branchless stems in early summer, above clumps of narrow, linear foliage. Lychnis viscaria ‘Splendens Plena’ is
Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’
Attractive dark purple-brown foliage and stems are followed in late spring to summer with lacy umbels of tiny white flowers, with small pink bracts. An eye-catching, clump forming biennial or short-lived perennial to provide a dark foliage contrast to borders.
Lupin ‘Beefeater’
We?ve worked closely with our grower to make sure these larger potted plants that were destined for garden centres still make it to your gardens. A particularly dramatic Lupin dressed in densely clustered, deep red flowers which are delicately flecked
Anemone hupehensis ‘Praecox’
?Praecox? is a showy Anemone, that flowers from July until October. It boasts bright pink and yellow blooms that are borne upon slender stems, amongst deep green, clump forming foliage. A magnet for pollinating insects, this hardy perennial would be
Anemone coronaria ‘De Caen’ Mixed
These stunning windflowers feature silky, long-lasting blooms with gracefully cupped petals, each perched on individual stems. The vibrant mix of bold colours adds a striking touch to any garden. Perfect for cutting, these blooms also attract pollinating insects, so be
