Cottage garden
Abundant, romantic, gloriously informal.
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
- ✓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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