About Us

At Hardy's we specialise in producing top quality, peat free, outdoor grown herbaceous perennials. Est. 1988

Established since 1988, Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants is a working plant nursery supplying high quality, robust plants to the public, designers and across the horticultural industry. Begun by Rosy and Robert Hardy from their own back yard, the nursery has flourished and now occupies a purpose-built site set above the famous River Test in the beautiful Hampshire countryside of central, southern England.

Specialising in herbaceous perennials, our plants are grown peat-free and with sustainability in mind. As well as providing plants by mail order or collection, you are welcome to visit our on-site shop where you will be welcomed warmly by our friendly horticultural team who can advise and guide you in your plant choice. ‘Successful gardening is about finding the right plant for the right place’ and we are here to help.

The award-winning nursery has retained its independent and family-led ethos, with a dedication to providing an unrivalled selection of the best quality and most resilient plants we can. Led by the seasons, our stock is constantly changing, so you will be guaranteed to find something new of interest throughout the year.

Pictured - Rosy & Rob Hardy sitting in their 22nd RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winning display in 2017.

Winners of 24 RHS Chelsea Gold Medals for exhibits of cottage garden perennials. Hardy's were awarded RHS Master Grower status in 2021.

What our customers say

I would be most grateful if you could pass on my sincere thanks to Rosy for her talk last evening. I think her reputation was highlighted by the number of people attending; approximately 70, the most we have ever had in the hall for an evening talk! I must say it did became rather warm! Everyone has agreed it was a very informative and enjoyable evening; many were delighted to be leaving having purchased a new plant for their garden. Thank you also for your help and assistance in making this such a successful evening.

From Meon Valley Gardening Club

Garden club talk

Received your order yesterday and it’s BEAUTIFUL! All packed so carefully, no soil or plant disturbance! Compostable plastic bags, all good for the environment! Plants ‘tip top’ Many thanks, will continue to use your mail order service.

Ruth T

Mail order customer

Just to let you know that the plants have just arrived & look happy and healthy. Your packing method is an art form!

Susan M

Mail order customer