There’s nothing quite so quaint as an English cottage garden, with its chaotic, whimsical charm, low-maintenance upkeep and wildlife-friendly plantings. But it’s not simply a case of throwing down seeds and waiting for them to grow. Over the following pages, we’ll share the best flowers for your beds, including the traditional rose, as well as foxgloves, delphiniums, geraniums and more. Our experts will talk you through the design rules that every English garden abides to, and how you can make it work in your outdoor space, whatever the size.