Cottage garden

Abundant, romantic, gloriously informal.

Cottage garden example

The cottage garden is a happy crowd of flowers — roses, perennials and self-seeders packed tight so there is always something in bloom. Loose paths and a soft, layered look make it feel timeless and welcoming.

Key features

Every Cottage garden is built from a few signature elements. These are the details that define the look, and exactly what you drag onto your own 2D plan in LushAI, then render photorealistically.

  • Densely layered, informal beds with little bare soil
  • Roses, climbers and cottage perennials in profusion
  • Self-seeding plants left to mingle naturally
  • Winding gravel or stepping-stone paths

Colour palette

Soft pinks, mauves, blues and creamy whites.

Materials

Gravel, reclaimed brick, timber arches and picket fencing.

Plants that suit this style

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