Do you hanker for that beautiful cottage garden look? Herbaceous perennials are the mainstay of any cottage garden and, with just a few well chosen essentials, you can achieve the mix of flower form and colour desired.

Avant’s special offer is on pots of 1 litre Hollyhocks, Lupins, large flowered Poppies and Foxgloves which are all £3.99 each or 3 for £10.

Plant in groups to achieve maximum impact and use the taller varieties to give height to sections of the border.