Mill Cottage Plants

A little about us. . . 

We've been running Mill Cottage Plants for 20 years, focusing our attention on the sometimes overlooked genus of Hydrangea; in particular Hydrangea serrata, the dainty species cultivated widely in Japan.

Gradually we are acquiring more and different named forms of these, concentrating on the Japanese varieties.

We don't neglect the familiar Hydrangea macrophylla however. Among this numerous and diverse species we concentrate on those that are a little special, including the Japanese forms and the Swiss 'Teller' series of lacecaps, all named after birds.

H.macrophylla 'Blaumeise' (H.m.'Blue Tit')

Other species are also well represented: H. paniculata - H.aspera - H. quercifolia - H. arborescens, and the climbing evergreen, H. seemanii. and each season we will be introducing new forms to add to the temptation.

We are also increasingly concentrating on the rare and new forms of epimedium from China. Each year we are finding new, beautiful introductions to grow for our customers - take a look!

The perennials and ferns we stock are mostly for shade and/or damp conditions that would complement the hydrangeas in your garden. Take a look at our new Zantedeschias - they're just opening...

 Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Marshmallow'

And our passion for the weird and wonderful Cobra Lilies afflicts us every summer. Take a look at the first of the Arisaema we will be offering this season.

    Arisaema ciliatum liubanense

The plants we supply are well-grown and ready to plant out in the garden. We don't sell rooted cuttings, or plug plants. Our carriers (Interlink Express) are reliable and deliver to most of the UK mainland within 24 hours of despatch.

And then there's Sally's articles on hydrangeas, and  finding out about the acidity or alkalinity of your soil. There will also be details of forthcoming events, so don't forget to bookmark us, and return regularly.

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