10 plants curatedcottage

Enchanting Cottage Haven

A classic combination of foundational evergreens and soft, flowing perennials creates a charming cottage feel. This mix offers layered textures, harmonious colors, and enduring visual interest throughout the year.

Core plants

Defines the look. The minimum you need.

Shrubsmiddle

No1

Common Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens

Climbersback

No2

Ivy

Hedera helix

Fernsback

No3

Male Fern

Dryopteris filix-mas

Grassesmiddle

No4

Ornamental Grasses

Poaceae (various species)

Flowering Plantsfront

No5

Rozanne

Geranium 'Rozanne'

Full palette

Fills all zones and extends seasonal interest.

Flowering Plantsmiddle

No6

Lady’s Mantle

Alchemilla mollis

Cutmiddle

No7

Purple top

Verbena bonariensis

Flowering Plantsfront

No8

Catmint

Nepeta x faassenii

Also pairs well

Swap candidates for more variety.

Shrubsback

No9

Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Treesback

No10

Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora