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Cornus alba 'Aurea'

Gardens can look bleak and dreary during winter but a Dogwood with it's rich, red bare stems will bring the garden back to life again. Of course Cornus alba ?Aurea' doesn't just give dazzling winter colour because during the summer the cream coloured flowers and large golden leaves will attract…  More Info

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Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace'

…interest and colour, Sambucus racemosa 'Lemony Lace' makes a fine focal specimen in light shade or a useful structural shrub for the back of a mixed border. Height and spread: 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size.…  More Info

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Tomato 'Tiny Temptations Orange'

…produces a cascade of colourful fruits that both look and taste fabulous. Grow this space-saving variety in any type of container close to the back door where you can easily snack upon its sweet fruits straight from the vine. Easy to grow and highly tolerant to both blight and mildew. Height:…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Cactus Collection'

…striking a pose at the back of borders in a symphony of colour that lasts until the first frosts. Each of our dahlia collections is a work of art, comprising a harmonious selection of colours and tones which is guaranteed to produce magnificent results for garden borders and indoor arrangements.…  More Info

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Tomato 'Tiny Temptations Yellow'

…produces a cascade of colourful fruits that both look and taste fabulous. Grow this space-saving variety in any type of container close to the back door where you can easily snack upon its sweet fruits straight from the vine. Easy to grow and highly tolerant to both blight and mildew. Height:…  More Info

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Petunia 'Crazytunia Back to Black'

…Series, which is also credited with excellent weather resistance. Vigorous plants produce masses of flowers on well-branched plants throughout the summer. Plant Petunia 'Crazytunia Back to Black' in beds, borders, baskets and containers for a head-turning display. Height and spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Dahlia 'Bodacious'

Bodacious' by name and by nature! This magnificent Dahlia will bring some drama to any border. It?s colossal blooms measure up to 25cms diameter ? the size of a dinner plate! Grow this beauty at the back of the border where its tall stems will tower upwards. The sizzling red and gold blooms make…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Purple Gem'

…features spiky flowerheads, up to 12cm across, in a rich purple which looks perfect matched with maroons and pinks. A stunning feature for the back of the border which will flower long and hard from midsummer to autumn providing armfuls of blooms for vase displays. Height: 90cm (36in). Spread:60cm…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Guinevere'

…Delphinium ‘Guinevere’ makes a dramatic impression, with statuesque spikes which can reach up to 200cm carrying rosy-lilac flowers with white centres. A magnificent and awe-inspiring plant for the back of the border. Height: 150cm-200cm ( 60-79in). Spread: 50-100cm (60in – 39in).  More Info

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Nicotiana langsdorffii

…annual from Chile and Brazil with tall branching stems and drooping sprays of apple green bells. Very exotic, yet easy to grow. Ideal for the back of the border or as a 'dot' plant among smaller bedding plants. Try growing it next to our Salvia pratensis, it looks superb. An absolute must for the…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Wanda's Capella'

…blooms measuring in at a whopping 30cm diameter. This splendid decorative Dahlia is a firm favourite on the show-bench and makes an impressive cut flower. A fabulous choice for the back of the border where it will deliver a sunny glow from summer into autumn! Height: 120cm (48?). Spread: 60cm (24?).  More Info

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Delphinium 'Guardian Blue'

…summer onwards. True blue is a rare colour in flowers, but delphiniums excel in this colour spectrum and make a striking feature at the back of the border. With its sturdy stems, Delphinium 'Guardian Blue’ is also well-suited to cut flower production. Height: 1.2m (4'). Spread: 75cm (30).  More Info

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Verbascum phlomoides 'Banana Custard'

Verbascum phlomoides 'Banana Custard' is a dramatic plant for the back of the border, with tall yellow flower spikes rising above low rosettes of grey-green foliage from June to August. Often grown as a biennial, or short-lived perennial, this striking architectural plant is prized for summer…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Black Jack'

…which deepen to near-black in the centre. The huge, semi-cactus blooms are held on stately plants clothed in deep purple-green leaves with lovely red stems. A dramatic dahlia for the back of the border which provides armfuls of impressive cut flowers. Maximum Height: 1.5m (5ft). Spread: 75cm (30in).  More Info

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Hypericum 'Hidcote'

…is easy to grow, low-maintenance and ideal for any size garden with any soil type. 'Hypericum make bushy and dense plants that look great with herbaceous perennials, they are ideal for the back of the border and especially good for brightening up a shady spot. Height: 1.2m (3.9'). Spread: 1.5m (5').  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Chestnut Brown'

Unusual conker-coloured flowers make this Hollyhock particularly eye-catching at the back of summer borders. The tall flower spikes gradually open from bottom to top, giving a long-lasting flowering period. This magnificent hardy perennial is ideal for a cottage garden scheme and can be cut for…  More Info

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Fritillaria imperialis 'Maxima Lutea'

…flowers, topped with a whirl of leaf-like bracts. This exotic-looking hardy perennial makes a real statement in borders, where its impressive height is ideal for the back of the border. Plant Fritillaria imperialis 'Maxima Lutea' in groups for a colourful, eye-catching display in late spring. The…  More Info

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Verbena bonariensis 'Royal Dreams'

…that it?s no longer confined to the back of the border! Verbena bonariensis ?Royal Dreams? reaches just 60cm (24?) tall - perfect for mingling with summer perennials and shorter grasses as part of a mixed container, or dotted through gravel gardens and border edges. The nectar rich flowers are loved…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Café Au Lait'

…through to soft tones of pink. The large blooms are held high upon sturdy stems that rise to 1.2m (4?), making this a lovely choice for the back of the border. This elegant variety makes a magnificent cut flower, with each flower measuring up to 25cm diameter ? perfect for giving your summer…  More Info

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Verbascum x hybrida 'Snow Maiden'

A first class garden plant! Well branched, erect spikes covered in large 4cm (1½in) pure white flowers, over a long period. An incredibly beautiful plant for the back of borders, seldom requiring support.  More Info

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Buddleja davidii 'Groovy Grape'

…Grape’ will pump out flowers from July to autumn, their honey scent is irresistible to butterflies. Use as a feature shrub at the back of the border, or even a flower-filled hedge. A robust, fast-growing and long-flowering shrub that tolerates a wide range of soil types including poor,…  More Info

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Buddleja davidii 'Psychedelic Sky'

…Sky’ will pump out flowers from July to autumn. Its honey-scented blooms are irresistible to butterflies. Use as a feature shrub at the back of the border, or even a flower-filled hedge. A robust, fast-growing and long-flowering shrub that tolerates a wide range of soil types including poor,…  More Info

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Tree Lily 'Honeymoon'

This elegant Tree Lily is a sight to behold in summer - the perfect focal point for patio pots or the back of borders. The tall stems of this Oriental x Trumpet Lily hybrid can reach up to 2.5m (8') in as little as two or three years, boasting enormous, trumpet-shaped blooms in a delicate shade of…  More Info

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Kniphofia uvaria

Red Hot Pokers are reliable and easy to grow. Kniphofia uvaria is a particularly tall species, making a grand statement at the back of borders! The strappy foliage forms a dense clump, with upright stems emerging in summer, topped with glowing blooms. The orange buds turn to gold as they open…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Cameliard' (Pacific Hybrid)

For height and colour in a garden, Delphinium 'Cameliard' is a superb option for planting at the back of herbaceous borders. The plant has tall spires of frilly, semi double violet-blue flowers above a clump of deep cut foliage. They flower in June and July and are a rich source of nectar for…  More Info

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Sunflower maximiliani

…yellow, 7cm (3) wide blooms all the way up the tall stems, which have a sweet chocolate fragrance. Perennial sunflower Helianthus maximiliani makes a stunning addition to the back of borders and a good late summer food source for both birds and butterflies. Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 100cm (39).  More Info

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Delphinium Mixed

…packed flowers in a beautiful range of colours. These stately perennials make a dramatic focal point for adding height and structure to the back of summer borders. A must-have plant for cottage garden planting schemes, and a truly magnificent cut flower! Height: 170cm (67) Spread: 90cm (36) Bareroot…  More Info

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Fritillaria imperialis

…are topped with a whirl of leaf like bracts. Just a few of their tall stately stems is sufficient to create a bold display. Ideal for the back of borders where their impressive height can be best appreciated. The foxy aroma of the bulbs is also said to deter moles and rodents. Height: 150cm (5').…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Pacific Hybrids'

…flowers in a range of beautiful colours. These stately perennials make a dramatic focal point for adding height and structure to the back of summer borders. Delphinium 'Pacific Hybrids' is a ?must-have? plant for cottage garden planting schemes with good resistance to mildew. Also makes a truly…  More Info

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Lupin 'Russell Hybrids'

…Hybrids' is ideal for adding height and structure to your garden. The colourful flower spikes create a bold impression at the middle and back of borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodland areas. Tall spires of tightly packed flowers rise above clumps of palmate foliage to form a…  More Info

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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Sensation Mixed'

A tall, upright variety for the back of sunny borders. Cosmos 'Sensation Mixed' produces masses of daisy-like flowers above delicate ferny foliage throughout summer and autumn. The strong stems and long lasting flowers of this easy to grow annual make it perfect for cutting. This fabulous mix…  More Info

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Sunflower 'Russian Giant' (Start-A-Garden™ Range)

…up to 3m (10ft) tall if given plenty of room and boasts eye-catching, huge yellow flowers up to 30cm (12in) in diameter. Excellent for the back of borders, ideal for children to grow and birds love the seeds and will feed from the flower heads in the autumn. Culinary note: Some parts of these…  More Info

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Larkspur 'Fancy Purple Picotee'

…summer long, Larkspur 'Fancy Purple Picotee' looks fabulous at the back of borders and makes a majestic cut flower for a vase indoors. Easy to grow, this hardy annual can be direct sown for months of colour in summer beds and borders and is superb for lending a cottage-garden feel. Height: 120cm…  More Info

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Artichoke 'Imperial Star'

…ornamental feature, you can grow tall and upright Artichoke ?Imperial Star? in rows on the allotments or as a dual purpose feature at the back of a sunny border. The flower buds are large and flavoursome, held above tall study stems during summer. Simply pick them when ripe and enjoy the petals…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Dark Blue & White Bee'

Delphinium 'Dark Blue & White Bee' makes a majestic statement at the back of summer perennial borders. This classic cottage garden perennial produces towering spires of indigo blue flowers which attract pollinating insects to the garden. Group Delphiniums together to create a dramatic impact, but…  More Info

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Tree Lily 'Anastasia'

…in as little as two years, plants will gradually multiply, taking on a shrub-like appearance. Plant tree lilies in large containers or the back of borders - they even make a colourful summer hedge! Lily flowers are also superb for cutting for a vase indoors. Height: 2.5m (8?). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Dahlia 'Mediterranee'

…coloured ‘Dinner Plate’ decorative dahlia featuring large lavender blooms blending into white. A spectacular show-off plant for the back of borders and an irresistible cut flower. Height: 90-120cm (36 - 48 inches). Spread: 60cm (24in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we…  More Info

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Clematis 'Niobe'

…a small to medium sized variety so it is perfect for growing in containers as well as being used to decorate walls, fences or pergolas with its 15cm (6) blooms. Also try growing at the back of a border on a frame for extra depth and interest. Height: 300cm (118). Spread 90cm (35). Pruning group: 2.  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Scarlet'

No perennial border is complete without the grandeur and majesty of this hardy perennial. Hollyhocks are classic cottage garden plants, towering to the heavens, and bringing height and structure to the back of borders. Each upright flower spike is crowded with ruffled, fully double scarltet blooms.…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink'

Elegant and statuesque, this tall hardy perennnial is perfect for bringing height and interest to the back of borders. Hollyhock 'Chater's Salmon Pink' produces upright flower spikes that are filled with ruffled peachy-pink blooms in summer. Florists will find this a useful choice for the cut flower…  More Info

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Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard'

Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard' is a curious and extraordinary plant for the back of borders. This unusual coneflower has bright green sepals where most have petals, with the main feature being a striking near-black central cone. An unusual fresh cut flower, it's long lasting in water, and…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Excelsior Hybrids'

…throats in pastel shades of mauve, pink, yellow or white. The uniform spikes with evenly spaced flowers create a spectacular presence at the back of borders and make handsome cut flowers. This short-lived, perennial is best known for its statuesque presence in cottage gardens and woodlands where it…  More Info

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Lovage

…and anise. Use the young leaves in soups, stews and salads or cut the stems for crystallizing. Aromatic lovage seed can also be harvested for adding to savoury baked dishes. This tall hardy herb makes a useful addition to the back of borders and kitchen gardens. Height: 2m (79). Spread: 1m (39).  More Info

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Delphinium belladonna 'Bellamosum'

…plants are multi-branching and more compact so they require less staking. This iconic cottage-garden plant is an outstanding architectural perennial for the back of summer borders. Its strong stems make this variety especially good for cutting. Height: 90-120cm (35in to 47in). Spread: 50cm (20in).  More Info

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Antirrhinum majus 'Purple Twist' F1 Hybrid

…and flecks of vibrant purple create a fascinating 'paint splashed' effect. Unusually tall, this exciting snapdragon is ideal for the back of beds and borders, where the handsome spires will appear from early summer through to September. As with most snapdragons, the blooms of Antirrhinum 'Purple…  More Info

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Tradescantia virginiana

Hardy Tradescantia are useful border plants with unusual 3-petalled flowers produced over a long period, nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. Tradescantia virginiana is a particularly tall and vigorous species ideal for further back in the border. Abundant clusters of blue-purple…  More Info

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Cytisus x praecox 'Allgold'

…of yellow flowers. This Broom also has an attractive grey-green foliage throughout the growing season which makes it an ideal plant for the back of a border to help show off your other specimens. Easy to maintain too, requiring a minimal amount of effort to produce spectacular displays every year!…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Double Icicle'

…fully double, powder-puff blooms grace tall strong stems from mid summer until autumn. Adds height and a touch of style to the back of perennial or cottage garden borders. Especially effective when planted in groups. Height 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft). Culinary note: try crystallising the flowers for a tasty…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chaters Doubles'

…spires of bloom in a riot of carnival colours! This cottage garden favourite is perfect for adding height and stately grandeur to the back of summer borders. This popular hardy perennial is also highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Height: 2m (78). Spread: 60cm (24). Supplied as 50mm jumbo…  More Info

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Lychnis chalcedonica

…a show! Clusters of scarlet star-shaped flowers perch upon tall, stiff stems throughout midsummer, bringing height and vibrancy to the back of sunny borders. Lychnis chalcedonica enjoys a damp, boggy environment and makes a fine addition to bog gardens and the edge of ponds and streams. Commonly…  More Info

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Lychnis chalcedonica

…Maltese Cross, the clusters of scarlet star-shaped flowers top tall, upright stems during midsummer, bringing height and interest to the back of a sunny border. Lychnis chalcedonica thrives in a damp, boggy environment and makes a great addition to a bog garden or the edge of a pond or stream. This…  More Info

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Nerine 'Mr John'

Rich, deep pink blooms appearing in autumn make Nerine ?Mr John? a great choice for late season colour at the back of your flower beds and borders. Equally at home in containers on a sunny patio this striking Guernsey Lily is guaranteed to add a much needed injection of delightful colour when other…  More Info

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Tree Lily 'Debby'

This magnificent Tree Lily makes a sensational focal point for the back of borders. Lily 'Debby' boasts enormous bicolour blooms with a powerful fragrance, upon towering stems that reach up to 2m (6?, 6) by the second or third year. Over the years, the bulbs will bulk up to produce multiple stems…  More Info

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Verbena bonariensis - Kew Pollination Collection

…Pollinators Collection has been specially selected by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This hardy perennial brings height and stature to the back of borders. Its tall stems are topped with small clusters of mauve-purple flowers that seem to glow at dusk as the daylight fades. The tall stems sway with…  More Info

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Bamboo 'Red Fountain'

…then changing to crimson red. This particular Fargesia is best positioned in a sunny spot for the brightest stem colour. Ideal grown at the back of borders or used for screening, this non-invasive, evergreen bamboo also makes a superb specimen plant for the patio. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1.5 (5').…  More Info

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Tree Lily 'Miss Feya'

…summer bouquet. With maturity, these bulbs will produce multiple stems that create a bushy, shrub-like appearance. A superb choice for exotic planting schemes, or creating a focal point at the back of sunny borders. They make fabulous container plants too. Height: 2.5m (8?). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Cr'me de Cassis'

…mixture of double, semi double and single blooms. As well as being a cottage garden essential, bringing height and stature to the back of perennial borders, hollyhocks made handsome cut flowers for summer bouquets and their nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for butterflies. Height: 200cm (79).…  More Info

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Verbena bonariensis

…in popularity, associating beautifully with grasses in a tranquil planting scheme, or adding a touch of architectural style to the back of herbaceous borders. Height: 120cm (48). Spread: 45cm (18). Garden Ready Plants - If you?ve fallen behind with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited,…  More Info

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Fritillaria imperialis 'Collection'

…producing up to 8 large, bell-shaped blooms draped gracefully beneath a crown of leaf-like bracts. Plant Crown Imperials in groups towards the back of borders for a stately display in late spring. These exotic-looking hardy perennials also produce a foxy aroma which is said to deter moles and…  More Info

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Teasel

…other beneficial insects. The seed heads are also a good source of food for birds. Teasels are an excellent architectural plant for the back of garden borders or in wildlife gardens where they will self-seed freely for a continual display. Dried teasel flowers also make an attractive and textural…  More Info

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