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RHS Medal Winners2007, 2008, 2011 & 2012

Spring 2020 Catalogue

Specialists in Dahlias & Dahlia Tubers, Tulips, Alliums & other Hardy Bulbs, by Mail Order

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Current Despatch Information

Our Autumn 2019 on-line catalogue, which includes autumn, winter, spring & early summer flowering bulbs, is currently open. Orders are despatched within 5 working days. Our Spring 2020 on-line catalogue, which includes dahlias and summer flowering bulbs, will open on 1st January 2020.

Please note that small orders will usually be despatched using Royal Mail 1st class post. If you put delivery instructions on your order, we will add that to the address label. Orders which are larger should usually be by DPD courier. Our Terms and Conditions give more details and do not affect your statutory rights.

Most bulbs can be planted immediately on receipt, with the exception of tulips. Although some species tulips can be planted as early as late October, the weather should be the main indicator as to the correct planting time, rather than a specific month. Most tulip bulbs will not make roots until the soil is cold - meaning that bulbs planted too early and exposed to autumn rain can rot, or become diseased, before they have had a chance to make roots.

Nursery Opening Times

The nursery is now closed for the season.

Remember that GIFT VOUCHERS can be sent at any time and make a great last minute present.
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Bulb of the Week

Tulipa 'Flaming Baltic

We have limited availability of this premium variety - a late addition to our catalogue this year
The flamed petals have the appearance of old 'Rembrandt' tulips, with the bonus of delicate fringing to the petal edges.
Click here to order on-line for immediate despatch - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

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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Latest News and Upcoming Events

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 orders can be placed for next season's...

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2020 Show Diary

This page will be updated with 2020 events shortly.

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Nursery Open Times in 2020

Nursery opening times for 2020 will be posted here in the new year.

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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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Awesome Alliums
From the huge purple globes of 'Twinkling Stars' (above) to frothy lilac-pink 'Eros', alliums can be relied upon to add tiers of drama to borders.
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Cool Camassias
Easy-going and easy on the eye, camassias have it all going for them - and we have a great collection!
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Naturally narcissus
For blooms from January ('Rijnfeld's Early Sensation') to May (poeticus recurvus), the cheering flowers of narcissus are the stalwarts of spring. We have some charming new additions for the coming season.
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