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Bring classic beauty and timeless charm to your outdoor space with our selection of cottage garden plants for sale. Cottage gardens blend colour, fragrance, and form with informal plantings that evoke a sense of romance and nostalgia. Whether you’re starting from scratch or adding new perennial favourites, you’ll find the look easy to achieve with carefully chosen varieties that thrive in New Zealand conditions.

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Lavandula Grosso

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Lavandula Grosso is a larger Lavender variety that grows compactly and carries masses of long, dark blue flower spikes through spring and summer. The foliage is green with a touch of grey and complements the flowers nicely as it grows to 75 cm tall and the same wide. Lavandula Grosso is commonly used in cottage gardens, included in mixed plantings and borders, trimmed into a low hedge, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container. It is also well suited to mass planting on a bank or using as a groundcover and in both cases produces a stunning display.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Aristea major plants with blue flowers and lush, green foliage.

Aristea major

Aristea major is a spectacular herbaceous perennial that grows as a clump with tall, green, sword-like leaves. Tall spikes rise above the foliage in spring to bear clusters of intense blue flowers. It typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Aristea major is commonly used for adding flair to a mixed planting and is commonly included in cottage gardens or mass planted on a bank or the like.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Discover the Magic of Cottage Gardens

Cottage gardens are all about abundance: think whimsical layers of blooms, fragrant herbs, and groundcovers spilling over paths. Their informal style allows you to mix and match your favourite colours and textures, creating a personalised and inviting retreat. Our collection of cottage garden plants for sale includes everything you need—hardy perennials, charming groundcovers, and dependable shrubs—to create a garden that looks good year-round and attracts birds, bees, and butterflies.

Popular Cottage Garden Plants

When planning your cottage garden, consider these well-loved classics:

How to Create Your Cottage Garden

Start by choosing your favourite cottage garden plants for sale, mixing taller varieties at the back with low, spreading groundcovers at the front. Alternate between cool and warm hues and tuck in bee-friendly choices like Chamaemelum nobile (Chamomile) for both pollinator support and herbal harvests. Include fragrant options such as Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant) for those essential sensory moments.

Prepare your soil well with compost to help your plants thrive, and weave winding paths or rustic features through your planting to enhance that authentic cottage feel.

Shop Our Cottage Garden Plants for Sale

Ready to transform your garden? Browse our range of cottage garden plants for sale, including trusted perennials, textural groundcovers like Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant), and flowering wonders such as Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant). Whether you’re after a single standout plant or looking to fill your beds with year-round interest, you’ll find everything you need for your cottage garden vision.

All plants are selected for their performance in Kiwi gardens and are ready to grow. Start planning your colourful, fragrant space today—your perfect cottage garden is just a few plants away.


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