QR Composting Solutions Store - Cottage Garden Plants & Herbs

Our cottage garden plants and herbs are grown using sustainable and organic methods in our own special blends of peat free potting mix containing, amongst other locally sourced ingredients, our home made QR compost. This gives our plants health and vitality so that they suffer less from pests and disease. They will also take more readily to garden soil as they are grown with the aid of soil organisms rather than a sterile lifeless environment. Our plants are fully hardened off in our northerly Northumberland climate so are ready to cope with the weather conditions of most UK gardens. In case you're wondering about our pots - they are reused pots sourced locally. This also saves you money and helps the environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'
A superb sub shrub type perennial plant worthy of a place in any ornamental garden. This plant has the longest flowering period of any plant we know, with its pale lilac racemes gracing the garden from early spring to very late autumn. This plant is also very attractive to butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects. Height 75cm, spread 60cm. It is advisable to protect this plant from the worst of winters but can survive in sheltered places. Deservedly holds RHS award of garden merit. Prices include post & packing.
 
 
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Geranium psilostemon
The striking magenta flowers of this clump forming perrenial make it one of the favourites in our herbaceous borders. Flowers from early to late summer. Height 90cm spread 60cm. RHS award of garden merit. Prices include post & packing.
 
 
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Knautia macedonica
A profusion of crimson flower heads adorn this clump forming perennial throughout the entire summer. A brilliant plant for filling in gaps and harmonising the border. Height 60cm spread 45cm. Prices include post & packing.
 
 
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Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'
A very striking perennial plant which adds a welcome splash of colour to the late summer border. RHS award of Garden Merit. Height 90cm, spread 45cm. Prices include post & packing.
 
 
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Verbena bonariensis
One of the most popular perennials of the last decade. Clusters of lilac purple flowers sway charmingly in the breeze to add height and movement to the late summer border. Height 2m, spread 45cm. Prices include post & packing.
 
 
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Artemesia 'Silver Queen'
RHS award of Garden Merit. A marvellous sub shrub type perennial with interesting silvery foliage lasting from spring through to late autumn. Height 60cm , spread 45cm. Prices include post & packing.
 
 
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Campanula Takesimana
A new addition to our garden this year which has won over our hearts. Beautiful lilac foxglove like flowers hang like charms on a bracelet. Height 50cm, spread 1m. Prices include post & packing.
 
 
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Monarda didyma (Bergamot)
We always look forward to when the bergamot comes into flower as it truly lifts the late summer border. Easy to grow and slow spreading without the need for staking - what more could you ask of a plant? Height 1m, spread 45cm. Prices include post & packing.
 
 
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Campanula glomerata (Clustered bellfower)
A spreading low-growing pretty perennial ideal for ground cover. Produces racemes of tubular bell shaped flowers throughout summer. Height 20cm, spread indefinite. Prices include post & packing.
 
 
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NEW! Common-Sense Compost Making by Maye E Bruce. New 2009 Revised Edition Available NOW!

bookHot off the press, this newly revised edition of the best selling composting classic by Miss Bruce is available now on line from our QR Store. This version of the book includes all the photographs of the earlier editions (unlike the 1973 onwards editions which omitted these images).

NEW! QR Activator Now Available From Our QR Store

bookManufactured and supplied by Chase Organics for over 60 years, QR activator stimulates the activity of the organisms in the compost heap turning plant waste into plant loving compost in as little as 4 weeks - and without turning the heap!