Plants & Flowers

Discover the classic roses, hollyhocks, foxgloves and cottage garden favourites, plus tips on choosing what to grow.

Close-up of pink and white spotted foxglove flowers in a cottage garden

The Best Cottage Garden Flowers for UK Borders

From foxgloves to hollyhocks, here are the classic flowers that give British cottage gardens their romantic, abundant character — and how to grow them well.

18 April 20253 min read