10 plants curatedcottage

Romantic Cottage Garden

Soft textures and varied heights create a whimsical, layered look. Delicate blooms mingle with evergreen structure for year-round charm.

Core plants

Defines the look. The minimum you need.

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No1

Salvia Caradonna

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Shrubsmiddle

No2

Common Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens

Rosesback

No3

Climbing Rose

Rosa (climbing cultivar)

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No4

Rozanne

Geranium 'Rozanne'

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No5

Lady’s Mantle

Alchemilla mollis

Full palette

Fills all zones and extends seasonal interest.

Yarrow

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No6

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Seasonal Interestmiddle

No7

Bullwort; Bishop’s weed

Ammi majus

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No8

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Also pairs well

Swap candidates for more variety.

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

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No9

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis'

the Kitchenfront

No10

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris