The White Garden
There is something unmistakable about a white garden.
It glows at dusk.
It quiets a space.
It invites you to linger.
This collection was inspired by the White Garden I've been creating at Hilltop, with a grateful nod to Sissinghurst. Every seed, bulb, bare root plant, and planting collection has been chosen for beauty, structure, and a long season of bloom.
Whether you begin with a single packet of seeds or an entire planting plan, these are plants selected to grow beautifully together.
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Build Your White Garden
Everything you need to build a timeless white garden—from individual plants to complete planting collections.
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Seeds
Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena
‘White Barlow’ is a fully double, spurless columbine with soft, layered petals arranged in intricate rosettes. Unlike traditional columbines with backward spurs, this Barlow Series form produces rounded, star-like blooms that resemble small, antique pom-poms suspended above fine blue-green foliage.
Flowering in mid to late spring, ‘White Barlow’ brings a refined brightness to cottage gardens and woodland borders. The blooms float lightly on slender stems, weaving easily among foxgloves, campanulas, and early perennials.
This is a short-lived perennial or biennial, often gently self-sowing where conditions suit it. It performs best in cool, evenly moist soil and benefits from partial shade in warmer regions.
Elegant but resilient, it offers that old-garden feeling without fragility.
Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.
Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos ‘Sonata White’ is a compact, floriferous selection of the classic garden cosmos, producing crisp white daisy-like flowers above finely cut, feathery foliage. Unlike taller heirloom types, the Sonata series remains shorter and sturdier, making it well suited to borders, containers, and smaller garden spaces.
Blooming freely from early summer until frost, ‘Sonata White’ offers continuous color with very little effort. The clean white petals surround bright golden centers, creating a fresh, uncomplicated presence in mixed plantings. Its airy texture softens stronger forms and pairs beautifully with zinnias, grasses, and late-season perennials.
Easy to grow and quick to flower, cosmos thrives in average soil and full sun. Overly rich conditions may reduce bloom and increase foliage. Deadheading encourages continued flowering, though some seed heads may be left to encourage light self-sowing in mild climates.
Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.
Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove ‘Snow Thimble’ is a refined white biennial selected for its tall, elegant spires of pure, unmarked blooms. Unlike many white foxgloves that develop lavender or purple spotting, this strain flowers consistently in clean white, creating a calm and luminous presence in the late spring and early summer garden.
Large, tubular flowers are held densely along upright stems above a basal rosette of softly textured green foliage. The vertical habit makes this foxglove especially effective at the back of borders, along woodland edges, or woven through mixed perennial plantings. Its white flowers are particularly striking against darker foliage and in evening light.
Easy to grow and reliable from seed, ‘Snow Thimble’ establishes quickly and overwinters as a rosette before flowering the following year. Where allowed to set seed, plants may gently self-sow, maintaining a natural rhythm in the garden. Stems are suitable for cutting and are highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees.
Seeds will gather in your Trug until you’re ready to check out.
Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea ‘White Swan’ is a refined white form of the native purple coneflower, prized for its crisp petals and warm copper-orange cone. Strong upright stems rise above sturdy green foliage, producing large daisy-like blooms that hold their shape through summer heat.
Long valued in perennial borders, ‘White Swan’ brings brightness without harshness — its white petals soften stronger color schemes and pair beautifully with ornamental grasses, phlox, salvia, and other summer perennials. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, and the prominent seed heads provide late-season structure and winter interest if left standing.
Reliable, drought tolerant once established, and long-lived, this is a foundational plant for sunny borders and naturalistic plantings. Blooms are excellent for cutting, and spent flowers can be left to feed birds in autumn.
Seeds will gather in your Trug until you are ready to checkout.
Flower Bulbs
Allium stipitatum
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Allium 'Mount Everest' is a commanding ornamental onion producing large, perfectly rounded globes of crisp white flowers held atop tall, sturdy stems. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it bridges the gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials while adding striking architectural structure to the garden.
Each flower head is composed of hundreds of tiny star-shaped florets that shimmer in sunlight and attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Rising above surrounding foliage, the blooms create a sense of rhythm and elegance whether planted in formal borders, naturalistic drifts, or contemporary landscapes.
Plant bulbs in full sun and well-drained soil. The strap-like foliage naturally fades as flowering begins, making it easy to conceal with neighboring perennials such as catmint, hardy geraniums, peonies, or ornamental grasses. The dried seed heads remain attractive long after flowering and may be left standing for additional seasonal interest.
One package contains 3 bulbs.
Bulbs will gather in your trug until you’re ready to checkout..
Galanthus woronowii
Among the first flowers to emerge each year, Galanthus woronowii brings quiet beauty to the late winter garden. Nodding white flowers appear above distinctive broad, glossy green leaves, creating elegant drifts that signal the arrival of spring long before most plants begin to grow.
Unlike many snowdrops, Galanthus woronowii is especially admired for its lush foliage, which remains attractive well beyond flowering. Over time, established clumps gradually multiply, creating natural colonies beneath deciduous trees, along woodland paths, and throughout shaded garden borders.
Easy to grow and remarkably long-lived, these bulbs thrive in humus-rich, well-drained soil with moisture during winter and spring followed by a drier summer dormancy. Left undisturbed, they reward gardeners with increasing displays that become more beautiful each passing year.
One package contains 10 bulbs.
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Tulipa 'Hakuun'
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Tulip 'Hakuun' is an elegant late-spring tulip prized for its large, luminous ivory-white blooms and graceful, refined form. The substantial flowers open to broad, gently rounded cups that seem to glow in evening light, bringing quiet sophistication to borders, cutting gardens, and carefully composed planting schemes.
Flowering later than many spring bulbs, 'Hakuun' extends the tulip season beautifully and bridges the transition from early bulbs into emerging perennials. Its strong stems withstand spring weather well, while the generous blooms pair effortlessly with white alliums, foxgloves, peonies, and fresh spring foliage.
Planted in generous drifts or repeated throughout a border, 'Hakuun' creates rhythm and continuity rather than demanding attention. It is one of those rare tulips that feels equally at home in formal gardens and relaxed cottage plantings.
One package contains 10 bulbs.
Bulbs will collect in your Trug until you're ready to checkout.
Anemone coronaria
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Anemone coronaria
Anemone 'The Bride' is a graceful spring-flowering corm producing elegant white, poppy-like blooms with luminous centers held above finely divided fern-like foliage. Beloved by gardeners and florists alike, it brings an effortless sense of lightness to borders, containers, and cutting gardens.
Blooming in mid to late spring, the pure white flowers seem to float above the foliage, pairing beautifully with tulips, narcissus, forget-me-nots, and emerging perennials. Their simple form and exceptional vase life make them one of the finest flowers for spring bouquets.
Anemones thrive in full sun to light afternoon shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Soaking the corms before planting encourages faster establishment and more vigorous growth. In colder regions they may be treated as annuals or lifted after flowering, while in milder climates they often return for several seasons.
One package contains 15 corms.
Corms will collect in your Trug until you checkout.
Bare Root Plants
Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ is a sculptural, blue-gray hosta prized for its deeply cupped, heavily corrugated leaves that hold water like little vessels after rain. Thick substance gives the foliage exceptional texture and slug resistance, while its rounded form creates a calm, architectural anchor in shaded borders and woodland gardens. In summer, pale white flowers rise above the foliage, but it is the dramatic leaf structure that makes this variety unforgettable.
Your bare root plant will ship once our spring inventory arrives (expected early April). We carefully inspect and prepare each order prior to shipping to ensure strong, healthy plants. Orders ship in the order received. Because this is a pre-order item, shipping dates are estimates and may shift slightly based on supplier timing.
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Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’, the white bleeding heart, is one of spring’s marvels. Arching stems carry rows of pure white, heart-shaped flowers that seem to hover above soft, fern-like foliage. There is nothing brash about it. It blooms in that gentle window between early bulbs and high summer — luminous, romantic, and fleeting in the most beautiful way.
In a white garden, ‘Alba’ reads as cool and serene. In a mixed border, it softens structure and brings movement. It pairs effortlessly with hostas, ferns, brunnera, and early alliums. Like all bleeding hearts, it follows a natural rhythm — blooming generously in spring, then gradually retreating as summer heat arrives.
Your bare root plant will ship once our spring inventory arrives (expected early April). We carefully inspect and prepare each order prior to shipping to ensure strong, healthy plants. Orders ship in the order received. Because this is a pre-order item, shipping dates are estimates and may shift slightly based on supplier timing.
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Phlox ‘David’ is one of those plants that carries a white garden through late summer. The blooms are crisp, luminous, and lightly fragrant, and this particular variety is known for better mildew resistance than many older phlox selections. When so many plants begin to fade in July and August, ‘David’ steps forward and holds the line.
This is not a plant that performs best as a single, isolated specimen. Phlox is meant to be planted in generous drifts, where the stems knit together and create that full, billowy effect you see in classic English borders. For that reason, we offer it in bundles — so you can plant it properly from the start and achieve the lush, cohesive look it deserves.
Your bare root plant will ship once our spring inventory arrives (expected early April). We carefully inspect and prepare each order prior to shipping to ensure strong, healthy plants. Orders ship in the order received. Because this is a pre-order item, shipping dates are estimates and may shift slightly based on supplier timing.
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Paeonia lactiflora
‘Duchess de Nemours’ is one of the most beloved white peonies ever introduced — and for good reason. Its full, softly ruffled blooms open in late spring with a gentle fragrance and a refined, creamy-white color that glows in the garden.
This variety is a foundational plant in the Proper Useful White Garden Collection, providing early-season structure and visual calm. Once established, peonies are remarkably long-lived and often improve with age, returning year after year with increasing bloom count.
Perfect for sunny borders, mixed perennial beds, or as a focal plant where restraint and repetition matter more than excess.
Your bare root plant will ship once our spring inventory arrives (expected early April). We carefully inspect and prepare each order prior to shipping to ensure strong, healthy plants. Orders ship in the order received. Because this is a pre-order item, shipping dates are estimates and may shift slightly based on supplier timing.
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White Garden Collections
Full Sun
Create a luminous white garden in just 24 square feet.
This curated 4x6 Full Sun White Garden Collection brings together long-lived structure and soft seasonal movement — inspired by traditional British white borders and adapted for modern American gardens.
At the heart of this design is a single peony placed slightly off-center for a natural, composed look. Repeated phlox creates rhythm and summer fullness, while seed-grown annuals weave through the structure to soften edges and extend bloom.
This is not a random assortment of white flowers.
It’s a layered planting plan designed to grow more beautiful each year.
Includes:
• 1 Paeonia ‘Duchess de Nemours’ (bare root)
• 1 Phlox ‘David’ bundle (3 bare roots)
• 1 Cosmos ‘Sonata White’ seed packet
• 1 Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll White’ seed packet
• 1 Papaver ‘Bridal Silk’ seed packet
Designed for approximately 24 square feet (4x6 bed).
Collection quantities are fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Each design is intentionally balanced for spacing, repetition, and long-term structure.
Light Requirement:
Full Sun to Part Sun (minimum 6 hours of direct sun recommended)
Your bundle will ship once our spring inventory arrives (expected early April). We carefully inspect and prepare each order prior to shipping to ensure strong, healthy plants. Orders ship in the order received. Because this is a pre-order item, shipping dates are estimates and may shift slightly based on supplier timing.
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Part Sun to Shade
Create a romantic white garden in just 24 square feet.
This curated 4x6 Part Sun to Shade White Garden Collection brings together bold foliage structure and soft woodland movement — inspired by classic English garden layering and adapted for modern American landscapes.
At the heart of this design is a single hosta placed slightly off-center for a grounded, natural composition. Repeated dicentra creates rhythm through the middle layer, while upright digitalis adds vertical elegance. Seed-grown aquilegia and nigella weave through the planting to soften edges and extend bloom into early summer.
This is not a random assortment of shade plants.
It’s a layered planting plan designed to knit together beautifully and feel full, established, and intentional.
Includes:
• 1 Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (bare root)
• 3 Dicentra ‘Alba’ (bare roots)
• 1 Digitalis ‘Snow Thimble’ seed packet
• 1 Aquilegia ‘White Barlow’ seed packet
• 1 Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll Alba’ seed packet
Designed for approximately 24 square feet (4x6 bed).
Collection quantities are fixed and cannot be adjusted.
Each design is intentionally balanced for spacing, repetition, and long-term structure.
Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Shade (ideal in bright shade or morning sun with afternoon protection)
Prefer to Purchase Individually?
This collection is designed to be planted as written.
However, individual plants and seed packets are available separately:
• Hosta
• Dicentra ‘Alba’
• Digitalis ‘Snow Thimble’
• Aquilegia ‘White Barlow’
• Nigella ‘Miss Jekyll White’
Your bundle will ship once our spring inventory arrives (expected early April). We carefully inspect and prepare each order prior to shipping to ensure strong, healthy plants. Orders ship in the order received. Because this is a pre-order item, shipping dates are estimates and may shift slightly based on supplier timing.
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How to Design a White Garden That Feels Intentional
A beautiful white garden isn’t created by simply choosing white flowers.
It works because of structure.
The historic white gardens at Sissinghurst and Hidcote were never just about color — they were about repetition, rhythm, and restraint. White becomes powerful when it’s layered correctly.
Here’s the framework we use in every design in this collection:
1. Start with Anchors
Choose strong, long-lived perennials first.
Peonies, phlox, hostas, and dicentra create the bones of the garden.
These plants:
• Return year after year
• Hold visual weight
• Give the bed presence even before everything blooms
Without anchors, a white garden can feel scattered. With them, it feels composed.
2. Plant in Odd Numbers
We follow the classic 1–3–5–7 rule.
Odd groupings feel natural and balanced to the eye. Three phlox will always look stronger than two. Five hostas create rhythm in a way four never will.
This is one of the simplest ways to make a small bed look professionally designed.
3. Layer Heights Intentionally
Every design includes:
• A focal point (often a peony placed slightly off-center)
• Mid-height repetition (like phlox or hosta)
• Vertical accents (digitalis or eryngium)
• Light, airy fillers (cosmos, nigella, poppies)
This layering is what gives the garden depth — and keeps it interesting from spring through fall.
4. Let Seed-Grown Plants Soften the Edges
Bare root perennials provide structure.
Seed-grown flowers provide movement.
Cosmos drift through the bed.
Nigella weaves between stronger forms.
Poppies create seasonal sparkle.
They soften the structure without overwhelming it.
5. Add Evergreen Structure for Year-Round Presence
If you want your white garden to feel intentional in every season, add a structural shrub nearby.
Boxwood and yew create formality.
Sarcococca adds winter fragrance in shade.
White hydrangeas or climbing roses add romantic height in sun.
We don’t sell shrubs in this collection — but we strongly recommend incorporating at least one for lasting impact.
6. Embrace Restraint
White gardens succeed because they are limited.
Instead of chasing variety, we repeat strong performers and allow texture to do the work.
The result is calming, cohesive, and luminous — especially in the evening light.