Are you looking for tall growing flowers that will add charm and drama to your cottage garden? In this blog post, you’ll find the best cottage garden flowers that grow tall! Some of them also make wonderful cut flowers.
These cottage garden favorites are eye-catching beauties that will bring you joy all summer long. If you’re looking to add some vertical beauty to your space, this is your sign to grow some tall classics.
From Foxgloves to Peonies, this is a list of the very best tall-growing flowers for a cottage garden.
The Best Tall-Growing Flowers
1. Foxgloves
Foxgloves remind me of my childhood because they would grow wild on my parents’ property. They are poisonous flowers so I was never allowed to touch them, but I always admired their beauty.
They are an English cottage garden classic, and they do well in cooler climates. They are biannuals, meaning they need to be planted a year before they bloom.
2. Cosmos
I have Cosmos in my garden every single year because I love the look of them and they are super easy to grow! They come in different shades of pink and white. Some even have double petals.
This airy and charming flower grows really tall, and it’s great for cutting. Remember to give Cosmos some kind of support so that they don’t fall over during heavy wind.
3. Dahlias
Dahlias are a breathtaking flower and many varieties can grow very tall. If you’re looking for something to catch the eye, plant some Dahlias.
The tubers need to be put in the ground in the spring, after the danger of frost has passed. They do not like wet climates, and slugs love them. They can be a fuss to grow, but you’ll be rewarded with stunning, breathtaking blooms!
4. Delphinium
One of the flower species that was already in the garden when we moved here, were blue Delphinium.
A true cottage garden classic, these flowers are sure to make a focal point in the garden. They come in different shades of blue, violet, white and pink.
5. Hollyhock
Hollyhock is a traditional garden favorite that is sure to make a show in the cottage garden. These flowers can grow really tall – up to 3 meters! They are a great back-of-the-border flower that will add a touch of beautiful color.
6. Lupines
Lupines, although not considered a traditional cottage garden plant, are gorgeous flowers that bloom in pink, purple and white. It’s impossible not to notice them!
These is something special about the flowers you remember from your childhood. For me, Lupines are a true childhood memory. They grew next to our summer cottage by the lake. My sisters and I loved picking them and putting them in pretty vases.
7. Peonies
Peonies are flowers that carry a pleasant fragrance. They are wonderful cut flowers, which is one of the reasons why many florists use them in wedding bouquet. This early summer bloomer is a must if you’re looking for a good, tall-growing cottage classic. It is a perennial that will grow bigger for each year that passes by.
I hope you enjoyed my list of the 7 best tall growing flowers for cottage gardens! Have fun gardening and creating beauty all around you this year!
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