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Walnut 'Europa'

…have the space, Walnut ‘Europa’ is the answer. ‘Europa’ is an especially dwarf variety of walnut, reaching only 3.5 metres tall at maturity, unlike the common walnut which reaches a towering 30 metres. ‘Europa’s’ compact build makes it perfectly suited to…  More Info

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Clematis All Season Collection

…‘Glorious Red’ provide continuous blooms on walls and supports whilst the herbaceous Clematis ‘New Love’ flourishes in borders. Come winter and the show resumes, when Clematis ‘New Love’ is smothered in dainty, nodding bells from December to February against lush,…  More Info

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Sambucus nigra 'Golden Tower'

…nigra 'Golden Tower'. This unusual variety will quickly grow straight up, without the usual branching out habit of other Elderberries, forming a tall and relatively narrow deciduous shrub. The Golden yellow leaves of 'Golden Tower' are deeply cut, as with other Sambucus nigra, which adds to the…  More Info

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Meconopsis 'China Blue'

…in an exquisite shade of pale cobalt, perfectly contrasting with the speckles of orange/yellow stamens at the centre. The flowers are held on tall stems above rosettes of bluish-green leaves that are covered in fine hairs. Arguably one of the best blue Meconopsis, photographs cannot do justice…  More Info

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Tulip 'Full Border Mix'

…colour next season, this is the easy option mix for you. Containing tall, medium and dwarf varieties in a wide range of colours and forms. Ht. 20-60cm. This collection is delivered as a mix allowing you to create a stunning border of colour. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are…  More Info

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Tulip 'Red Impression'

…?Red Impression? is a stately, tall variety boasting large scarlet blooms with a classic Tulip shape. This majestic Tulip flowers over a long period and is surprisingly weatherproof, making it perfect for creating bold blocks of colour in beds and borders. With tall, sturdy stems it is an excellent…  More Info

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Red Hot Poker

Also known as the Torch Lily, this easy, reliable perennial is an old favourite for herbaceous borders. Tall stems tower over strap like evergreen foliage, and carry impressive torch-like flower heads formed from a blaze of tiny flowers. The fiery blooms are also highly attractive to bees. Height:…  More Info

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Dahlia '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 astonishing…  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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Sidalcea hybrida 'Party Girl'

…a more compact variety of prairie mallow with stunning cerise pink flowers. This undemanding perennial will grow in all but the wettest of soils and makes a lovely upright accent in an informal cottage garden border. The tall stems also make a pretty cut flower. Height: 90cm (36) Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Delphinium 'Pacific Giants Mixed'

Delphinium 'Pacific Giants Mixed' is a tall garden border plant that has spectacular columns of semi-double blooms in a variety of pinks, whites, purples and blues. They give height and structure to borders, and are perfect for planting behind lower flowering perennials, such as Lavender.…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Scarlet'

…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. Ideal for creating a colourful backdrop for summer borders. The tall flower spikes also make dramatic cut flowers for summer bouquets.…  More Info

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Molinia caerulea ssp. arundinacea 'Mostenveld'

Moor Grass is perfect for planting in borders where the tall slender flower spikes will bring texture and movement. The tall and slender flower spikes are topped with silvery-purple blooms. This variegated variety forms a neat tussock of cream and green striped leaves that turn to gold into Autumn.…  More Info

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Sunflower 'Italian White'

Boldly contrasting, big creamy white flowers with deep chocolate centres. Excellent for flower arranging and great at back of borders or against a tall wall where they provide atmosphere and contrast. Flowers summer. Height 4-5ft. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Try toasting…  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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Verbena bonariensis - Kew Pollination Collection

…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 an air of tranquility that gives Verbena bonariensis an ethereal…  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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Lobelia siphilitica Blue

Tall spikes of bright blue flowers rise above the light green foliage of this hardy perennial throughout summer. Moisture-loving Lobelia siphilitica is a handsome, statuesque plant that grows happily in sun or semi shade. This tall perennial makes a lovely addition to moist borders and bog gardens,…  More Info

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Lobelia siphilitica Alba

…loving Lobelia siphilitica f. albiflora 'Alba' is a handsome, statuesque plant that grows happily in sun or semi shade. This tall perennial makes a lovely addition to moist borders and bog gardens, or planted in the shallowest margins of ponds. Height: 120cm (47). Spread: 30cm (12). Planting depth:…  More Info

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Column Stock 'American Beauty'

…summer. Column Stock 'American Beauty' is a particularly tall, florist-quality variety producing jaw-dropping spires of large, vivid reddish pink double blooms. The tall stems make 'American Beauty' fantastic for the middle of the border or a tall vase where you can enjoy their divine scent to the…  More Info

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Setaria viridis 'Caramel'

…reddish brown, gently arching, foxtail-like flower heads on tall stems. A fantastic addition to bouquets and borders alike, this foxtail millet is commercially grown for cutting, but is also great for adding movement and height to borders, where it will happily seed around to naturalise. Height:…  More Info

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Tree Lily 'Yellow Rocket'

…Over the years many offshoots are produced from a single hardy bulb, and they take on a shrub-like appearance reaching 2m (6' 6) tall over time. Fantastic in borders and large patio containers. Tree Lily Manisa has sumptuous satin pale yellow petals with an egg yolk colour centre. Useful links:…  More Info

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Iris 'Orange Harvest'

…second flush in midsummer. This hardy perennial are easy to grow and quick to establish in sunny borders, coping well with sandy, dry soils. Perfect for creatiing focal points in borders where their tall stems rise above other perennials. The majestic blooms have a delicate scent and make impressive…  More Info

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Iris 'Victoria Falls'

…second flush in midsummer. This hardy perennial are easy to grow and quick to establish in sunny borders, coping well with sandy, dry soils. Perfect for creatiing focal points in borders where their tall stems rise above other perennials. The majestic blooms have a delicate scent and make impressive…  More Info

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Iris 'Pass The Wine'

…second flush in midsummer. This hardy perennial are easy to grow and quick to establish in sunny borders, coping well with sandy, dry soils. Perfect for creatiing focal points in borders where their tall stems rise above other perennials. The majestic blooms have a delicate scent and make impressive…  More Info

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Iris 'Cantina'

…second flush in midsummer. This hardy perennial are easy to grow and quick to establish in sunny borders, coping well with sandy, dry soils. Perfect for creatiing focal points in borders where their tall stems rise above other perennials. The majestic blooms have a delicate scent and make impressive…  More Info

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Iris 'Buckwheat'

…second flush in midsummer. This hardy perennial are easy to grow and quick to establish in sunny borders, coping well with sandy, dry soils. Perfect for creatiing focal points in borders where their tall stems rise above other perennials. The majestic blooms have a delicate scent and make impressive…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Totally Tangerine'

…in a most unusual shade of orange-pink. The underside of each petal is deep rose-ink, creating a pleasing contrast. The anemone-flowered variety makes a lovely addition to beds and borders. Its tall stems also make fabulous cut flowers for summer bouquets. Height: 80cm (32). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Foxglove 'Alba'

…variety, Foxglove purpurea 'Alba' will bring a touch of calm to a busy, colourful border during early summer. These tall spires of snow white blooms will brighten dappled shade in woodland areas and shady borders, where its pale flowers appear luminescent as they reflect the light when dusk falls.…  More Info

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Allium 'Red Mohican'

Tall and graceful, this unusual ornamental onion produces tight clusters of wine-red flowers with a unique crest on top. Flowering in mid-summer, Allium 'Red Mohican' looks superb dotted among ornamental grasses or woven through borders where the tight clusters of flowers perched on tall slender…  More Info

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Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Green Gold'

…flowers bloom on tall stems from July to September. The foliage is reminiscent of Eucalyptus, with intriguing stems that appear to grow through the leaf. Versatile and easy to grow, Bupleurum riotundifolium 'Green Gold' makes a superb filler for summer borders. Sow it alongside tall Ageratum, such…  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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Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

This flamboyant grass makes a superb focal point for summer borders. The tall stems topped with feathery plumes of rich copper red look magnificent above clumps of narrow, green, arching foliage. The stately flower spikes of Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' are most numerous following a long hot summer.…  More Info

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Cornflower 'Blue Diadem'

…sight in summer, dotted throughout golden cornfields. This charming annual still makes an unforgettable impact in grassy meadows and summer borders. Its tall wiry stems and ruffled blooms make Cornflower 'Blue Diadem' is ideal for cutting. The nectar rich blooms attract bees and butterflies too.…  More Info

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Tree Lily Collection

…Over the years many offshoots are produced from a single hardy bulb, and they take on a shrub-like appearance reaching 2m (6' 6) tall over time. Fantastic in borders and large patio containers. Bulb Size: 18/20cm circumference.* Collection comprises 3 each of: * Tree Lily Nymph - Shimmering yellow…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Excelsior Hybrid Mixed'

The tall stems of Foxglove 'Excelsior Hybrid Mixed' tower over beds and borders with majestic splendour. Beautiful bell shaped blooms with heavily spotted throats crowd the upright stems in shades of mauve, pink, yellow and white. These superb Digitalis hybrids have spectacular garden presence…  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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Phlox paniculata 'Tenor'

…magenta, borne on tall stems that are ideal for cutting. This eye-catching border and wildlife plant provides valuable colour from midsummer to early autumn, just as many perennials are beginning to fade. A hardy and reliable cottage garden perennial, this showstopping border phlox is slug and…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Blue Bird' (Pacific Hybrid)

Delphinium 'Blue Bird' is a Pacific hybrid delphinium. Gorgeous electric blue flowers, with white centres, grow on tall spires in June and July, that give height to garden borders. Delphiniums are a traditional cottage garden plant, but this variety also looks great in modern contemporary gardens,…  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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Verbena bonariensis 'Royal Dreams'

…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 by…  More Info

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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Cupcakes'

…uniquely shaped 'cupcake' cosmos. The result? An easy to grow, free-flowering three colour blend of single and semi-double blooms on tall bushy plants ideal for border designs and container growing. Cosmos 'Cupcakes' was the stand out performer in our 2014 flower trials, coping well and looking…  More Info

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Kniphofia uvaria 'Mixed Hybrids'

For late summer drama you can’t beat Knifophia. These firework plants light up summer and autumn borders with their tall torches of fiery colours. Knifophia uvaria Mixed Hybrids offer a varied palette of bi-coloured flowers in shades of yellow, orange and red, held on strong, upright stems…  More Info

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Delphinium Blue Jay

One of the earlier flowering delphiniums, ‘Blue Jay’ is a Pacific Giant hybrid, boasting tall flower spikes which add height and drama to borders. Each 3” double flower is a vivid blue studded with a dark bee. The flowers are attractive to pollinators and make gorgeous vase…  More Info

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Iris Re-Blooming Collection

…flush in midsummer. These hardy perennials are easy to grow and quick to establish in sunny borders, coping well with sandy, dry soils. Perfect for creating focal points in borders where their tall stems rise above other perennials. The majestic blooms have a delicate scent and make impressive…  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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Sunflower 'Astra Gold'

…of a classic sunflower but with an intriguing ring of ruffled petals for a touch of extra pizzazz. Fast growing, this tall variety makes an impressive impact at the back of a border, and is also a good one for simply dotting around here and there to give that relaxed, cottage garden feel. Give them…  More Info

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Lobelia speciosa Fan Blue

This magnificent hardy perennial makes a fabulous addition to moist borders, bog gardens or pondside planting. Tall spires of three-lipped, tubular flowers in vivid purple-blue rise above dark green, purple-tinged foliage from midsummer to early autumn. Tough, reliable and low-maintenance, Lobelia…  More Info

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Lobelia speciosa Fan Burgundy

This magnificent hardy perennial makes a fabulous addition to hot-coloured borders, bog gardens or pondside planting. Tall spires of three-lipped, tubular flowers in an intense shade of velvety crimson rise above dark green foliage from midsummer to early autumn. Tough, reliable and low-maintenance,…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Osprey'

Holding an RHS Award of Garden Merit, Penstemon ‘Osprey’ is a particularly tall variety boasting lofty spires of large, white tubular flowers, delicately flushed with rose pink around the edges.  More Info

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Cephalaria gigantea

…dramatic but graceful presence in the border. Basal clumps of deeply lobed leaves bear very tall branching stems carrying large creamy flowers about 6cm across. Its informal looks blend beautifully with cottage garden plantings at the back of a mixed border. Maximum height: 250m (98in). Spread:…  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Polar Ice'

…to late season borders and patio containers. Large, rounded heads are adorned with pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers that stand tall above clumps of slender, mid-green leaves. Drought-tolerant, Agapanthus are perfect for Mediterranean-style containers, gravel gardens and dry border edges. They also…  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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Nicotiana langsdorffii

A delightful 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…  More Info

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Rudbeckia Summerdaisy Compact Bicolour

…an orange centre radiating out into golden yellow, surrounding a dark central cone – the perfect addition to a hot colour scheme. Relatively compact at only 50cm (20in) tall, this easy-to-grow hardy perennial is perfect for borders and container displays. Height and spread: 50cm (20in).  More Info

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Lily: 'Crystal Tree Lily Monet'

…too so they won't stain your clothes like other varieties. These elegant giants can grow to 8ft tall - perfect for creating a fragrant screen or a focal point in the garden. Cut some of their tall stems to add to artistic cut flower displays indoors. Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 60cm (24). Supplied…  More Info

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Lily: 'Crystal Tree Lily Picasso'

…too so they won't stain your clothes like other varieties. These elegant giants can grow to 8ft tall - perfect for creating a fragrant screen or a focal point in the garden. Cut some of their tall stems to add to artistic cut flower displays indoors. Ultimate Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 60cm (24).…  More Info

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Lily: 'Crystal Tree Lily Cezanne'

…too so they won't stain your clothes like other varieties. These elegant giants can grow to 8ft tall - perfect for creating a fragrant screen or a focal point in the garden. Cut some of their tall stems to add to artistic cut flower displays indoors. Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 60cm (24). Supplied…  More Info

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Rudbeckia Summerdaisy Double Apricot

…Double Apricot' produces masses of eye-catching sunny yellow double flowers on bushy, vigorous and uniform plants. Relatively compact at only 50cm (20in) tall, this robust and easy-to-grow hardy perennial is perfect for garden borders and container displays. Height and spread: 50cm (20in)  More Info

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Meconopsis napaulensis

Meconopsis napaulensis will bring the deep red hues to your display, sitting atop tall stems and flowering from late spring through to early summer. This unusual shade on a himilayan poppy is well worth trying for and we are positive that you will love it once you?ve seen it. Height: 150cm (59).…  More Info

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