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RHS Medal Winners2007, 2008, 2011 & 2012

Summer 2022 Catalogue

Specialists in Bulbs, Dahlias & Perennials by Mail Order. UK's foremost Dahlia Collection. Tulips, Alliums, Narcissus & other Hardy Bulbs. Hardy Perennials.

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Despatch Update

DAHLIA OPEN WEEKEND - CHANGE OF DATES. See 'Dahlia Open days' under 'News & Events' section.

Current Despatch Information

Our Summer 2023 Catalogue, which includes our full range of dahlias, is currently closed, but the Summer 2024 catalogue will open, as usual, on 1st January 2024. Despatches normally start from mid-February, weather permitting (we do not ship dahlias in very cold weather). If you have any specific delivery requirements, or if there are dates when you will not be able to accept delivery, please make a note in the delivery information section when ordering. Once despatches begin, you can find up to date despatch information in this column.

Despatch Update (posted 6th August):-

Our Spring 2024 Catalogue is currently open. Orders for Autumn flowering bulbs will be despatched in late August & through to September. All other bulb orders will be despatched from late September to November/December. Note that tulip-only orders are usually sent from mid-October, to suit the later planting time for these bulbs. If you have special delivery requirements, please let us know. For customers attending the Bulbs 'N' Things Autumn Fair at Great Comp in Kent on 15th October, there is the opportunity to pre-order and collect at the show (orders by Wednesday, 11th October please).

Despatch update posted 11,/11/23 - With the exception of orders where delayed despatch has been requested and a small number where new stock is awaited, all despatches are now up to date. Orders placed now will be despatched within 5 days of receipt.

Nursery Opening Times

The nursery is currently closed to visitors, except by appointment. Customers may collect pre-paid bulb & plant orders by arrangement.

Remember that GIFT VOUCHERS can be sent at any time and make a great last minute present.
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Bulb Gift Packs

Our beautifully presented bulb gift packs make perfect presents - or why not treat yourself! The bulb combinations in each pack have been chosen to guarantee a harmonious spring display and are suitable for planting in either containers or borders.

Welcome to Rose Cottage Plants

As passionate gardeners, as well as nurserymen, bulbs have always played an essential role in all our planting schemes. From the simplicity of the earliest snowdrop to the razzle-dazzle of dahlias in high summer, bulbs can be relied on to supply an extra layer of interest and colour to the border in every month of the year.

Putting together our seasonal bulb collections allows us to bring you the very best the bulb world has to offer – a wonderful choice of exceptional varieties, from the established favourites to the new and the sought-after. We source from the best growers to offer the finest quality, top-sized bulbs at prices which will pleasantly surprise you.

Whatever your style or size of garden, by choosing from the Rose Cottage collection, you will bring a touch of bulb magic to your own Eden.

Anne & Jack Barnard

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Tulipa 'Estella Rijnveld'

from £9.00

Narcissus 'Jedna'

from £7.00

Latest News and Upcoming Events

2023 Show Diary

February 19th - Snowdrop Sensation @ Great Comp Garden, Comp Lane, Platt, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8QS. 01732 885094 - 10am - 12pm Admission by Ticket only - please pre-book. April 16th...

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Dahlia Open Days

Come and visit us on our special Dahlia Open Days to see our extensive collection, which includes new and exclusive varieties. Plants will be available for sale and visitors can use the opportunity to...

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Nursery Open Times in 2024

The nursery is currently only open during our Dahlia Open Days.

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Garden Club Talks

During our quieter months (late October through to January) we are happy to give talks to Gardening Clubs. Topics include 'Spring Bulbs' and 'Dahlias' and cover growing techniques and choosing varieties....

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Despatch of Spring Flowering Bulbs

Autumn flowering bulbs are currently being despatched. Spring flowering bulbs begin despatching from late September.

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Amazing Alliums
Alliums have great impact in the garden, with the more open-headed types continuing to make their presence felt long after the flowers have faded with their spectacular dried flowerheads.
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Naturally Narcissus
We specialise in the smaller varieties which die back discretely after their spring display is finished.
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Must-have Muscari
The well-behaved varieties we offer will not take over the garden but will provide a welcome early source of nectar for pollinating insects.
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