Romantic blooms, deep color, and a layout that practically plants itself.
There’s something magical about a cottage garden—lush blooms, layered textures, and that feeling of stepping into a floral retreat. With our Cottage Garden Plan, you can create that charm in your own yard with none of the guesswork.
Designed in collaboration with Plant By Number and featuring plants from the Southern Living® Plant Collection, this 12′ x 5′ layout is made for sunny spaces that crave bold color and timeless beauty.
Classic Meets Contemporary
This Southern Living Cottage Garden Plan takes everything you love about a traditional cottage garden and infuses it with modern color, structure, and ease. Whether you’re framing a porch, defining a path, or brightening your backyard, this layout turns any patch of dirt into a garden worth dreaming about.
At the heart of the design are White Wedding® Hydrangeas, known for their massive ivory blooms and season-long performance. Surrounding them is a handpicked cast of supporting stars:
- Jubilation™ Gardenia – Classic white flowers with an intoxicating scent
- Purple Daydream® Loropetalum – Rich, deep foliage that lasts all year
- Carex Everest or Platinum Beauty® Lomandra – Graceful, variegated texture that moves with the breeze
- Your choice of 3 seasonal perennials – We love pairing this look with salvias, coneflowers, or Moody Blues Veronica to dial up the romance
It’s the perfect blend of Southern charm and vibrant drama, all in one beautifully layered design.
Professional Design, Made Simple
If installing a garden plan sounds intimidating, don’t worry—this one practically plants itself.
With the Plant By Number system, your layout arrives with a garden map printed on landscape fabric, complete with:
- Numbered spots for each plant
- Pre-marked cut guides
- Clear, easy-to-follow instructions
All you have to do is roll it out, line it up, cut where marked, and dig in. Most people install the full layout in just a few hours. No measuring, no stress, no design degree required.
👉 Get the Cottage Garden Plan on Plants by Mail › or view more info about the included plants below.
