Flowering Cottage Perennials are a charming and popular category of plants that add beauty and colour to cottage-style gardens. These perennials are herbaceous or semi-herbaceous, meaning they have non-woody stems and regrow each year from the base in areas affected by hard winters. In Melbourne, where we don’t suffer snow or hard frosts, these plants are traditionally pruned back after flowering or in winter, and then bounce straight back in spring, year after year. Flowering Cottage Perennials often exhibit a natural and relaxed growth habit, with abundant blooms that create a whimsical and nostalgic atmosphere. Flowering Cottage Perennials encompass a wide range of species and varieties, including classics like daisies, lavender, salvias and hydrangeas. They offer a diverse palette of colours, from soft pastels to vibrant hues, and are beloved for their ability to attract pollinators and create a delightful cottage garden ambiance.