This is an alphabetical listing of all the cottage garden plants.
At times, especially during the summer, plants may be cut back or pinched out if they are too far advanced to ship whole. This encourages annuals and biennials to produce extra flowering stems, so no bad thing! Perennials will establish well for next year, but may or may not flower this year, depending on species. In some instances top growth may be woody or sparce (e.g. Anthemis tinctoria), but don't worry, the plants are perfectly healthy and will soon produce fresh foliage! Please contact me if you would like to enquire about specific plants.
NCG 414
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Stachys byzantina
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Lamb's ears Description coming soon. NOTE: Depending on season, plants, when available, may be trimmed back and/or barerooted for shipping. In this case they will look untidy, but will soon produce fresh foliage. |
NCG 219
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Stokesia laevis
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Stokes Aster, Cornflower Aster Sorry - currently unavailable The clear lilac blooms of this plant resemble a delicate cornflower, but this is altogether a far superior plant, in my estimation. Not only is it very drought-tolerant, but is lightly scented, makes a good cut flower, attracts all manner of wildlife and will flower through to the first frosts.… |
NCG 265
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Stokesia laevis v. Alba 'Traumeri' | |
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Stokes Aster, Cornflower Aster - White Sorry - out of stock!
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NCG 602
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Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pringlei | |
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White aster, White Michaelmas daisy Copious small, white, narrow-petalled, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres adorn this aster in autumn, on tall, wiry stems clothed in small leaves. |
NCG 390
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Symphyotrichum Syn. Aster novae-angliae 'Violetta'
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New England Aster 'Violetta' This tall, striking aster is exquisite... the picture does not really do it justice. It produces masses of deep-purple, single flowers about 3.5cm in diameter from late summer and well into autumn. It is loved by pollinating insects. Also a good cut flower. Much recommended! I cannot guarantee that seed,… |
NCG 421
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Symphytum 'Hidcote Blue' | |
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Comfrey 'Hidcote Blue' Symphytum 'Hidcote Blue' produces branching stems bearing mid-green, rather coarse, foliage. Clusters of red buds appear in late spring, maturing to pale blue and then white. The foliage is mid-green and rather coarse. Best planted where it will always be required, as it is difficult to completely remove once established.… |
NCG 763
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Symphytum orientale
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White comfrey Limited stock! Unlike its cousin, S. officinale, the flowers of this useful plant are pure white. It makes a wonderful fertiliser and, being semi-evergreen, leaves can be added to the compost heap throughout most of the year. It can also be used as a mulch and a liquid fertiliser can be made… |
NCG 359
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Syringa microphylla | |
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Littleleaf Lilac
A diminutive version of the familiar lilac, with small leaves and loose, sweetly-scented clusters of tiny, purple-pink flowers in spring. More often than not, flowers continue to appear throughout the summer and into early autumn. Although best sited in full sun, it will generally cope well with part shade. |
NCG 360
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Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis
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Peking Lilac, Chinese Tree Lilac Sold out This attractive, small tree or large shrub, originating from northern China, has a rounded habit and bears fragrant, creamy-white flowers in mid- to late-Spring which are attractive to pollinating insects. NOTE: Externally sourced seeds. |
NCG 227
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Tagetes patula 'Disco Red'
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French Marigold 'Disco Red' Currently unavailable For those who are not lovers of French marigold, this one is much classier and may make you think again! The single blooms are deep orange to burgundy - sometimes almost brown, with a striking yellow edge. |
NCG 052
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Tagetes tenuifolia 'Starfire Mixed'
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Mexican Marigold 'Starfire Mixed' The masses of yellow, orange and vermillion flowers produced throughout the summer are not only very pretty but an extremely useful 'companion' plant. Since growing them at the base of my greenhouse tomatoes aphid are a thing of the past! Tagetes are suitable for planters and baskets or the front… |
NCG 217
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Tanacetum parthenium
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Feverfew Hundreds of tiny little chrysanthemum-like flowers, white with a yellow centre, adorn this popular cottage garden plant. The stems are strong and erect, with mid-green, lobed leaves. |
NCG 347
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Tellima grandiflora | |
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Fringe cups Attractive shade-loving plant A lovely woodland plant with a rosette of light-green round, lobed foliage and slender stems bearing insignificant, but nonetheless attractive, downward-pointing bell-shaped flowers down their length, sometimes creamy yellow, sometimes tinged with pink. |
NCG 065
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Teucrium hircanicum 'Purple Tails'
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Caucasian Germander 'Purple Tails' Just a few plants available Deep pink flower spikes with purple bracts from early summer to autumn, on erect stems rise above crinkled rich green basal foliage. Cut back after first flush to encourage new blooms. Although it prefers moist, free-draining soil, this plant is drought tolerant. |
NCG 615
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Thalictrum aquilegifolium | |
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Meadow rue This lovely plant has sprays of nodding, fluffy, pinkish-purple flowers with long stamens above intricately divided foliage, followed by attractive seed heads. A good cut flower. |
NCG 045
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Tigridia pavonia
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Tiger Flower This exotic bulb in shades of red, yellow, white and cream is happiest in full sun in moist, well drained soil (add grit to the planting hole if soil is heavy). Tigridia can endure the cold, but for complete safety, in all but the mildest areas it is advisable to… |
NCG 292
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Tithonia rotundifolia 'Fiesta Del Sol' | |
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Mexican Sunflower 'Fiesta Del Sol' Currently unavailable A smaller, more compact variety than her sister, 'Torch', this is a lovely addition towards the front of the hot bed! A profusion of rich orange flowers from late summer to autumn, on branching plants growing to about 30in/80cm tall. A good cut flower, although the hollow neck of the… |
NCG 046
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Tithonia rotundifolia 'Torch'
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Mexican Sunflower 'Torch' A dynamic plant for the hot bed! A profusion of rich orange to vermillion flowers from late summer to autumn, on large, branching plants up to 6ft/2m. A good cut flower, although the hollow neck of the cut blooms can be a little prone to sudden collapse, particularly if deprived… |
NCG 441
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Trachelium caeruleum 'Pallas' AGM
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Blue throatwort Sold out Although a perennial, this stunning plant is usually grown as an annual, as it will not withstand frost. It forms a bushy mound of small leaves from which rise flower stems topped with large umbels composed of many tiny mauve flowers. A wonderful cut flower - much recommended! |
NCG 742
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Trachycarpus fortunei | |
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Windmill palm, Chusan palm When mature, this beautiful palm is quite happy outside in most parts of the UK and will withstand temperatures as low as -15-20C. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny position. Removing the lowest tier of leaves (and spent flowering stems after fruiting) on mature plants each year in… |
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