Back Of The Borders

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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Dahlia 'Caf' Au Lait Collection'

…striking a pose at the back of borders in a symphony of colour which 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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Dahlia 'Dark Diamond Mix'

…striking a pose at the back of borders in a symphony of colour which 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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Hollyhock 'Nigra'

…blooms that make sensational cut flowers. This well-loved cottage garden perennial is ideal for adding splendour and architecture to the back of sunny borders. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 60cm (24). Culinary information: try crystallising the flowers for a tasty cake decoration, or use them to make…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

…feathery foliage. ?Cerise Queen? is a vigorous variety, requiring little maintenance yet creating an explosion of late summer colour at the back of herbaceous borders. Easy to grow, even on dry poor soils, this is an ideal choice for wildlife gardens as it attracts butterflies and other insects. The…  More Info

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Clethra barbinervis

…bark in the Autumn to add yet further interest! Clethra barbinervis is a hardy, upright shrub which will tolerate shady spots either at the back of a large bed or border so it is ideal as a structural plant to give depth and year round interest in the garden. Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 250cm (98).  More Info

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Sunflower maximiliani 'Early Bird'

…flowers per stem coupled with a gorgeous chocolatey scent makes this perennial Sunflower ?Early Bird? extra special. Ideal for the back or the middle of a border and best planted in groups where its upright stems and slender habit gives a lovely airy appeal as well as bringing a long season of…  More Info

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Sunflower 'Astra Gold'

…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 a sunny spot in a sheltered…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's White'

…cut flowers for summer bouquets too. Hollyhock 'Chater's White' creates a magnificent display, bringing height and structure to the back of cottage garden borders. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 60cm (24). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Yellow'

…cut flowers for summer bouquets too. Hollyhock 'Chater's Yellow' creates a magnificent display, bringing height and structure to the back of cottage garden borders. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 60cm (24). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Black Knight'

…bears some of the deepest indigo-blue flowers, each with a striking black eye. For maximum impact, plant Delphiniums in bold clumps at the back of a sunny border; they are perfect for adding height and colour. These outstanding perennials will certainly attract lots of attention when planted in your…  More Info

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Camellia 'Tricolour'

…leaves of this slow-growing shrub make a good foil for summer flowering perennials when planted at the back of a border, and the flowers can be cut for a vase indoors. Perfect for acidic borders, Camellias can also be grown as specimen plants in large containers of ericaceous compost. Height: 2m…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Candy Mountain'

Foxglove 'Candy Mountain' is ideal for planting in drifts, to create a colourful display towards the middle or back of cottage garden style borders. This hardy biennial plant has spikes of pretty magenta pink tubular flowers with delicate freckled throats, that will bloom year after year. It is…  More Info

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Amelanchier 'Rainbow Pillar'

…tree for small gardens and tight spaces such as courtyards and patios. Its erect habit also makes it useful as a feature tree planted at the back of borders, or in the middle of island beds. It is even suitable for growing in a large patio container. Featuring multiple seasons of interest, it really…  More Info

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Kolkwitzia amabilis

…first to begin flowering in summer; perfect for extending the colour season in your garden. Kolkwitzia amabilis is extremely versatile and will grow happily in many different types of soil. For a stunning display, plant at the back of a mixed herbaceous border. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 4m (12').  More Info

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Artichoke 'Italian Purple'

…flavoursome artichoke hearts can be enjoyed freshly cooked or preserved for later use by pickling. Grow these impressively tall plants in rows on the allotment or take advantage of their towering, attractive habit by growing them at the back of a flower border. Height: 1.8m (6?). Spread: 75cm (30?).  More Info

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Dahlia 'Delightful Dinner Plate 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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Dahlia 'Perfect Patchwork 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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Paulownia tomentosa

…fast-growing tree can be cut back hard annually to produce a tall shrub adorned with lush, tropical-looking leaves to 30cm in diameter! Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, grow Paulownia tomentosa as a specimen tree or at the back of a mixed shrub border. Height: 8m (26'). Spread:…  More Info

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Lily 'Primrose Hill'

…coloured edges. Lily 'Primrose Hill' is a tall tree lily, which when mature has stems 180cm (71?) long. This makes it great for the back of tropical themed borders, or as a floral screen to hide a drab wall, or wheelie bins. On warm summer nights the scent fills the air, so planting them close to…  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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Angelica archangelica

Angelica archangelica is a majestic plant highly valued for its architectural form and makes a wonderful feature at the back of a cottage border, veg garden or wildlife area where it will attract pollinating insects to its flowers as well as birds to its seedheads. In its second year, sturdy upright…  More Info

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Hibiscus ?Walberton?s' Rose Moon?

…up to 18cm (7) across, which are much flatter than other varieties. It grows up to 3 metres in height, so it is a good plant for the back of a garden border, or as a stand alone specimen, in a large pot or planter on a patio, or decking area. It flowers profusely during the summer and thrives…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Towers'

…is a new upright variety, that grows in a tall, compact column, making it ideal for small gardens, as well as a plant for the back of wide herbaceous garden borders, up against a drab wall or fence. Planted in rows, it can make a beautiful informal hedge.'Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 1m (3'). Plant…  More Info

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Sophora microphylla 'Sun King'

…Although reliably hardy in the UK, Sophora microphylla ‘Sun King’ requires a sheltered position to do its best. Grow it at the back of a border and leave it to form an open shrub or train its long stems against a warm, sunny, west or south-facing wall. It makes an excellent choice for…  More Info

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Towering Tree Lily Collection

…three years, the bulbs will gradually multiply, taking on a shrub-like appearance and producing even more blooms. A striking addition to the back of borders, Tree Lilies work well in large containers and can even be used to create a fragrant summer hedge! Lily flowers are also superb for cutting for…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Dinnerplate Collection'

…summer, which make irresistible cut flowers. The colossal flower heads are held upon sturdy, upright stems, making a dramatic focal point at the back of borders. Perfect for exotic planting schemes, cut flower gardens, or simply impressing your neighbours! Dahlia 'Dinner Plate' Collection comprises…  More Info

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Sunflower 'Helios Flame' F1 Hybrid

…makes this a particularly eye catching variety. The tall, sturdy stems each support a single bloom - perfect for bringing height to the back of sheltered borders and wildlife gardens. Like all sunflowers, this superb variety makes an excellent cut flower with a good vase life. Height: 180cm (71).…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Candy Mountain'

…the stems. These flower stems are so strong, sturdy and erect that in breeding trials Candy Mountain was given the nickname 'Viagra'! Ideal for planting in drifts, creating a colourful display towards the middle or back of your perennial or cottage garden borders. Height: 90-140cm (36-56 inches).  More Info

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Begonia 'Nonstop Mixed'

…colours including red, orange, pink, yellow and white. Use them in hanging baskets, in pots, containers and at the front of the garden border, then simply sit back and enjoy the show. Height and spread: 30cm (12). Garden Ready Plants - If you?ve fallen behind with your planting or if greenhouse…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Excelsior Hybrid Mixed'

A most effective and spectacular strain of Foxgloves superb for shady shrub and tree areas, back of borders and excellent for cut flowers. They can really bring the early summer garden alive! Flowers early summer. Height 5ft.  More Info

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Malva sylvestris 'Mystic Merlin'

A magical back of border plant with many large, silky blooms in shades from rich purple, through mauve, to the highly unusual and elusive blues. Flowers summer. Height: 150-180cm (5-6ft). Flowers in first year.  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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Clematis Avant-Garde™ evipo033

…central boss of pale pink petals. Clematis 'Avant-Garde' is a vigorous climber, scaling obelisks, walls and fences with ease. At the end of each season, simply cut the stems back to just above ground level - pruning really couldn't be simpler! Height: 240cm (94). Spread: 200cm (78). Pruning group 3.  More Info

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Veronica 'Lavender Lightsaber'

Taller than many varieties, Veronica ‘Lavender Lightsaber’ is perfect for adding height to narrow borders or for the middle of a wide border. Small mauve flowers are tightly clustered into elegant, upright spikes that are irresistible to bees and butterflies alike. This spike speedwell…  More Info

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Narcissus 'Cornish Pencrebar'

…? this heirloom variety dates back to 1929! With double flowers and a light fragrance, its easy to see why it has remained so popular. Narcissus 'Pencrebar' is particularly compact making it perfect for containers and rockeries as well as mass planting in borders. It will even brighten up a window…  More Info

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Potentilla atrosanguinea var. argyrophylla 'Scarlet Starlit'

…leaves very similar to those of a strawberry. Perfect for the front of the border, wildlife gardens and rockeries, this dwarf cinquefoil is very easy to grow and requires virtually no maintenance: simply cut flower stems back to the ground once blooming has finished. Height and spread: 30cm (12in).  More Info

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Nerine bowdenii Collection

Lush green foliage dies back in summer and makes way for the shooting stems of the Guernsey Lily. The flowers then explode into life from October and well-past the fireworks season, offering a welcome dose of bright colour in garden borders and planters. Our collection brings you an array of the…  More Info

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Diascia barberae 'Rose Queen'

…of small, glossy, dark green leaves. At the back of the flower are two short spurs and the throat is tinged with purple and marked with a yellow spot. Easy to raise it thrives in ordinary garden soil and Flowers and flowers! Superb for sunny borders and excellent in containers. Flowers early summer…  More Info

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Wildflower 'Wildlife Mix'

…wildflowers for attracting pollinating insects and birds to your garden. These seeds can be direct sown in beds and borders to create a little corner of English countryside in your own back garden. This mix comprises of: Birdsfoot Trefoil, Red Campion, White Campion, Chicory, Red Clover, White…  More Info

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Aquilegia vulgaris

Aquilegia have been bred for every colour imaginable, but sometimes it?s good to go back to basics. The species Aquilegia vulgaris is just as pretty as many of its cultivars and well worth a place in the garden. Nodding, mauve-blue flowers crown its upright, slender stems creating an airy display…  More Info

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Sweet Pea 'Painted Lady'

…charming sweet pea dates back to the 18th century and hence it retains the original strong, richly scented sweet pea fragrance. Bicoloured flowers of deep pink and white are borne on medium length stems early in the season. Sweet Pea 'Painted Lady' makes a wonderful border display and a delightful…  More Info

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Microbiota decussata

…or Russian Arbor-Vitae is an attractive and practical alternative to lawns on steep banks, narrow strips of land down the side of driveways etc. Its evergreen foliage changes to bronze-purple each winter. It covers ground quickly and can easily be cut back if required. Height and spread: 1m (39).  More Info

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Raspberry 'Summer Lovers Patio Red' (Patio fruit)

…containers. Reaching just 60cm (24) tall these are perfect for planting in containers on the patio. An Autumn fruiting variety these can be pruned back to ground level each year after they have fruited. The tasty fruits will begin to ripen as early as mid-July. The tasty fruits are perfect for…  More Info

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Geranium 'Rozanne'

…if the plant starts to look a little tired simply cut right back and it will come back with new growth and another flush of flowers. Cranesbill make a lovely companion plant for roses and are superb for edging the front of informal borders or even gently cascading from patio containers. Their bright…  More Info

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Chives

…glamour to your dishes to impress your guests at dinner parties. These hardy perennials are easy to grow, returning year after year. Plant them in the kitchen garden, at the front of perennial borders, or in pots and window boxes just outside your back door. Height: 40cm (16?). Spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Allium caeruleum

…foliage of Allium caeruleum often dies back before the flowers emerge so it is best planted among leafy herbaceous perennials where the yellowing foliage can be hidden out of sight. A lovely choice for delivering little punches of colour to sunny borders. Plant them in groups for the best effect!…  More Info

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Salvia greggii 'Blue Note'

…in the border. This drought and heat tolerant perennial will flower all summer and into autumn until cut back by the first frosts. ‘Blue Note’ also has a lovely habit, being relatively short and a nicely bushy, branching plant, that forms neat mounds along the edge of borders or spilling…  More Info

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Strawberry 'Vesca'

…ornamental edible has attractive, palmate foliage which can be used as groundcover along the front of borders and path edges, it's also perfect for spilling over a pot or hanging baskets by the back door for easy picking. The dainty fruits are lovely for cake decorations or adding to drinks. Height:…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Salmon Beauty'

…to pinky-cream mark out this distinctive Achillea, introducing a novel palette into border designs. The flat flowerheads are held above mounds of finely-cut, greyish-green foliage. It will flower twice if cut back after the first flush and thrives in poor, dry soils. A superb variety which well…  More Info

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Hosta 'Frances Williams'

…are perfect for wide ground cover due to their low spreading habit. Pop in a shaded area of the garden in a bed or border and they are easy to care for. In the winter months it will become dormant so any dying foliage can be cut back ready for mid-spring. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 75cm (29?).  More Info

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Campanula portenschlagiana 'Catharina'

…walls, border edges, steps and paving with creeping mats of heart-shaped foliage. In summer it produces massy of starry, bell-shaped flowers which create carpets of lilac-blue. This campanula will happily do its own thing with little maintenance although you might want to shear it back after…  More Info

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Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'

Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' is a particularly large and elegant Japanese anemone. Best suited to the back of partially shaded flowerbeds, its white, saucer-shaped blooms literally stand out above other plants as they grow on sturdy stems up to 1.2m (4'0) tall in the late summer. These flowers are…  More Info

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Raspberry 'Summer Lovers Late'

…a delicious fresh flavour that makes them irresistible for snacking on. This convenient variety can be treated as an autumn raspberry, by pruning back to ground level each year after fruiting. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than…  More Info

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Petunia 'Frenzy Grand Rapids'

…low-maintenance, high-impact containers and baskets that just keep giving. These petunias will form compact, bushy plants that are tough enough to bounce back after even the heaviest of summer showers! Our garden-ready plants are perfect for those with limited time, so choose ‘Frenzy Grand…  More Info

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Poppy 'Red Rumble'

…finely divided, bristly foliage with a bushier habit than many other varieties. Papaver orientale ‘Red Rumble’ delivers a dramatic fanfare to the main flowering season. Cut back after its first performance to encourage a second flush of blooms. Height: 90cm (35in). Spread: 50cm (20in).  More Info

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Tomato 'Tiny Temptations' F1

…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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Clematis viticella

…Growing to a substantial size, it?s ideal for covering a dull shed or wall. This perennial climber is easy to keep neat and tidy and can be right back to ground level at the end of the season to make way for fresh new stems the following year. Height: 4m (13?). Spread: 1.5m (5?). Pruning group: 3.…  More Info

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Tulip Delightfully Dutch Mix

Bring the beauty of Keukenhoff to your own back garden with Tulip Delightfully Dutch Mix. This vibrant blend creates a riot of colour that will light up your garden in spring. Plant then en masse in beds and borders for a bold blast of colour, or fill patio pots to create smaller focal points. Like…  More Info

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Clematis 'Ville de Lyon'

…through into Autumn, providing a long lasting show of colour in either a patio pot or against a wall or fence. Alternatively grow at the back or a flower border to provide height to your displays. Height: 5m (16'). Spread 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3 Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we…  More Info

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