Border Perennials

Penstemon 'Windsor Red'

…an eye-catching but elegant addition to an informal, cottage-garden border. Height: 75cm (30”). Spread: 40cm (16”). Penstemons are invaluable plants for the front of the border. These are generous perennials, putting on a non-stop performance for little work aside from dead-heading…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pensham Arctic Fox'

…of the border. These are generous perennials, putting on a non-stop performance for little work aside from dead-heading and after their main summer flush they will often stretch themselves with subsequent blooms deep into autumn. Not only are they one of the longest-flowering perennials available…  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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Dianthus barbatus 'Excelsior Mixed'

Often grown as a biennial, this short lived perennial is ideal for cottage garden borders, beds and containers. Culinary note: Use the clove like tasting petals for adding to cakes, either for flavour or decorating, suitable for soups, salads and sauces too. For more details about edible flowers…  More Info

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Centaurea dealbata

…insects. Centaurea dealbata quickly forms dense clumps of large, ornately cut foliage. Planted en masse they knit together to form fabulous swathes of ground cover. A fuss-free perennial that?s perfect for herbaceous borders, cottage gardens and wildlife areas. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Double Icicle'

…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 cake…  More Info

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Anemone hupehensis 'Praecox'

Japanese Anemones can be rather large perennials, quickly overpowering narrow borders - but not this one! Anemone hupehensis 'Praecox' is considerably shorter and more compact making it easier to position among other perennials. Dark pink blooms flutter on upright, slender stems above a broad clump…  More Info

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Agapanthus Duo

…stems, over a long period. Agapanthus make a particularly elegant choice for patio containers, and work equally well in borders. These low maintenance, clump forming perennials are reliable and trouble free, getting bigger and better each year. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Agapanthus Duo comprises:…  More Info

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Iris germanica 'Rose de Perse'

…border set off with delicate pink veining and coral red beards. Iris germanica is one of the earliest flowering perennials which provide sumptuous flowers in hot summer borders. Their blue-green, sword-like foliage also provides interest and good contrast with softer mounds of other perennials, long…  More Info

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Iris 'Orange Harvest'

…spring and a 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…  More Info

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Iris 'Victoria Falls'

…spring and a 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…  More Info

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Iris 'Pass The Wine'

…spring and a 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…  More Info

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Iris 'Cantina'

…spring and a 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…  More Info

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Iris 'Buckwheat'

…spring and a 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…  More Info

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Campanula 'Canterbury Bells'

…feel to summer borders. Campanula 'Canterbury Bells' is a blend of pink, white, violet and blue forms that make lovely cut flowers if you can spare a few! With an upright habit, they deliver height and interest throughout the border, mingling harmoniously with other summer perennials and gently…  More Info

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Dahlia coccinea 'Victoriana Mix'

…to gardeners who prefer subtlety over the flamboyance of modern hybrids. Their unassuming elegance allows for effortless integration into perennial borders, ideal for filling in gaps and providing late-season bursts of colour. Moreover, Dahlia coccinea ‘Victoriana Mix’ proves to be an…  More Info

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Gaillardia aristata 'Goblin'

…often flowers in the first year from sowing. Mid-height plants produce masses of fiery red blooms surrounded by a ring of rich flame yellow. Can be used as annual bedding, or year after year as a perennial. Excellent for beds and borders; flowers in first year from seed. Height: 30-45cm (12-18in).  More Info

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Campanula persicifolia

…undemanding perennials which once planted will just happily do its own thing. From early to mid-summer, low rosettes of narrow, evergreen leaves produce sturdy stems carrying large open bells in a dainty shade of lilac blue. It will modestly self-seed, nicely sprinkling itself throughout borders…  More Info

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Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap'

…for a lot of plant varieties but Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap' wouldn't have it any other way. This tough, resilient evergreen perennial will thrive in rockeries, borders and path edges providing ground cover throughout the year and masses of little white flowers in spring. Pollinating insects will…  More Info

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Erigeron 'Stallone'

…and slowly turn to pink and purple as they age. These hardy ground cover perennials are excellent for combatting weeds in your borders. These healthy 'garden-ready' plants are ideal for rockeries, gravel gardens and borders. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 100cm (39). If you?ve fallen behind with your…  More Info

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Delphinium 'Black Knight'

…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 garden. Delphinium 'Black Knight' flowers from…  More Info

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Fritillaria imperialis 'Collection'

…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 rodents. Supplied as bulbs.* Collection comprises:*…  More Info

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Red Hot Poker 'Traffic Lights'

…producing unique red, amber and green upright flower spikes on tough stems, held above evergreen strappy foliage. This durable perennial is an excellent choice for low maintenance borders, as well as making a superb cut flower that will certainly attract attention. Height and Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Pyrethrum coccineum 'James Kelway'

Also known as ‘Painted Daisies’, these brightly coloured perennials are useful for injecting borders with a shot of vivid colour in May and June and have a long tradition as florist's flowers, with their long stems and long-lasting blooms. Pyrethrum coccineum ‘James Kelway’…  More Info

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Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's Pink'

Also known as ‘Painted Daisies’, these easy-going perennials are useful for injecting borders with colour in May and June and have a long tradition as florists flowers, with their long stems and long-lasting blooms. Pyrethrum coccineum ‘Robinsons Pink’ bears erect stems of…  More Info

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Weigela florida 'Polka'

…flowers are gently scented, and attract pollinating insects. This spreading, deciduous shrub has unusual dark blue-green foliage, and forms a dense cloak of leaves. Grown in mixed borders, it creates an excellent background for summer flowering perennials. Height: 120 cm (48). Spread: 150cm (59).  More Info

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Achillea 'Summer Fruits Lemon'

…plant. Its soft, feathery foliage adds a lovely textural quality to planting schemes. This easy going, low maintenance perennial blends beautifully into cottage garden borders and prairie planting schemes. Yarrow is also an excellent choice for wildlife areas, attracting plenty of pollinating…  More Info

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Agapanthus Blue & White Collection

Flowering throughout summer these impressive perennials lend their stature to borders and patio containers, where their architectural seed heads continue the display well into autumn. The large spherical blooms also look magnificent in cut flower displays. In your collection you will receive the…  More Info

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Scabious 'Beaujolais Bonnets'

…'Beaujolais Bonnets' is a delightful variety with tall stems that sway airily among other perennials. The nectar rich blooms are loved by pollinating insects. A first class perennial for cottage garden borders that will also provide you with some fabulous cut flowers. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm…  More Info

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Perovskia 'Crazy Blue'

…border. Perovskia ‘Crazy Blue’ is a relatively compact variety boasting upright spires of lilac-blue flowers in summer and early autumn, beautifully offset by feathery grey foliage. Thriving in a well-drained soil in full sun, this versatile perennial is a superb addition to borders,…  More Info

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Dahlia Dinner Plate 'Spartacus'

…in the garden from July to October, and certainly won’t flinch at a rain shower! Plant it in the middle of the border combined with other hot-coloured late perennials. Like all dahlias, 'Spartacus' is great for cutting, with long, strong stems supporting the blooms and an impressive vase…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

…areas. Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' flowers can attract bees and butterflies, and are a mix of pastel shades, and are well suited to priarie style and cottage garden borders, alongside ornamental grasses. It is a hardy perennial that thrives in sunny locations. Height and spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Lobelia siphilitica Blue

…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, or planted in the shallowest…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Excelsior Hybrids'

…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 attracts wildlife to its nectar…  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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Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'

Perfect for those challenging shaded areas beneath deciduous trees, or meandering through cottage garden borders! Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' is a compact evergreen perennial that will seed freely once established, making superb groundcover. Its beetroot-purple foliage contrasts beautifully…  More Info

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Lobelia siphilitica Alba

…the light green foliage of this hardy perennial throughout summer. Moisture 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…  More Info

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Malva moschata 'Alba'

…is stunningly elegant perennial for the cottage garden or mixed border. The musk-scented flowers contrast with the attractive, deeply divided dark green foliage, which is also fragrant. The winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this bushy short-lived perennial will happily seed about…  More Info

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Achillea 'Fanal' ('The Beacon')

…tapestry of shades when grown in large clumps. Achillea ?Fanal? makes a fine addition to the middle of sunny borders, associating beautifully with billowing grasses and other perennials. This tough, reliable Yarrow is undemanding and easy to grow, even in challenging coastal sites. Height: 80cm…  More Info

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Achillea 'Fanal' ('The Beacon')

…tapestry of shades when grown in large clumps. Achillea ?Fanal? makes a fine addition to the middle of sunny borders, associating beautifully with billowing grasses and other perennials. This tough, reliable Yarrow is undemanding and easy to grow, even in challenging coastal sites. Height: 80cm…  More Info

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'

…spectacular perennial grass produces distinctive arching green foliage striped with horizontal cream bands. The tall flower plumes are long lasting, making an elegant focal point that will last well into winter. Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' creates a superb backdrop for summer perennials, adding…  More Info

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Aquilegia 'Blue Star'

This reliable little perennial brings cottage garden charm to herbaceous borders with a cheery display of late spring blooms. Skyward-facing, purple and white flowers are borne in clusters upon slender, upright stems. This pretty Columbine is tough and resilient, seeding about happily, and popping…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day'

…temperatures and inclement weather, making them a perfect choice for UK summers. ?Pensham Wedding Day? flowers continuously from early summer through to October. The understated elegance of this hardy perennial ensures it blends effortlessly into herbaceous borders. 75cm (30). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Astrantia major 'Venice'

Plant hardy perennial Astrantia major ?Venice? in cottage garden borders or in the damp areas surrounding a pond and enjoy these stunning, ruby-red pincushion flowers all summer long. More vigorous than other varieties, these richly-coloured astrantia will thrive at the edge of woodland and other…  More Info

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Pansy 'Universal Mixed' F1 Hybrid

…others have cheery faces. Pansy 'Universal Mixed' are so versatile you can plant them just about anywhere in the garden border, pots, baskets or window boxes. This long-lived perennial produces an exceptional range of colours year after year. Height and spread: 20cm (8). Culinary information: Some…  More Info

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Dianthus barbatus 'Summer Sundae'

…the first year from seed, a completely new and exciting concept for Sweet Williams. Often grown as a biennial, this short lived perennial is ideal for cottage garden borders, beds and containers. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in). Culinary note: Use the clove like tasting petals for adding to cakes, either…  More Info

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Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green'

…of lime green in the centre. Geranium phaeum ‘Joseph Green’ is an invaluable plant for shady borders, perfect for winding through other spring/early summer shade-loving perennials such as Dicentra, Astrantia and Aquilegia. Tall, loose stems give it a naturalistic look that complements…  More Info

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Corydalis 'Blue Heron'

…the leaves. The blooms are lightly scented. A brilliant plant for sprinkling through semi-shade, either weaving between other perennials or softening the edge of a border. Height and spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Lysimachia ephemerum

…clumps of silvery green foliage. This lovely species of loosestrife is unfortunately rarely seen in UK gardens. An elegant perennial loved by butterflies, it enjoys moist borders and bog gardens - particularly suiting a damp area at the edge of a pond or a stream. Awarded an RHS AGM for its garden…  More Info

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Nemesia 'Melody Collection'

…with perennial borders and cottage garden styles. These little jewels look delicate but are remarkably tough and hard-working. Drought tolerant once established, they’ll flower tirelessly from April to October and are fabulously versatile. They are equally perfect for massed border plantings,…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day'

…temperatures and inclement weather, making them a perfect choice for UK summers. ?Pensham Wedding Day? flowers continuously from early summer through to October. The understated elegance of this hardy perennial ensures it blends effortlessly into herbaceous borders. 75cm (30). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo'

…to come into leaf in spring, the three-lobed, deep green leaves are worth the wait as they make an excellent foil for summer-flowering perennials. Great for sunny borders and requiring little maintenance, this deciduous shrub is an easy addition to any garden. Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 150cm (59).  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Ruffles'

…have peaked. Although late to come into leaf in spring, the three-lobed, deep green leaves make an excellent foil for summer-flowering perennials. Great for sunny borders and requiring little maintenance, this deciduous shrub is an easy addition to any garden. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2m (6.5').  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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Dianthus barbatus 'Kaleidoscope Mixed'

…'Kaleidoscope' is highly scented with multi branching stems that make it superb for cutting. Often grown as a biennial, this short lived perennial is ideal for borders, beds and containers, and will even flower in the same year if sown early. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm (12). Culinary note: Use…  More Info

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Digitalis 'Dalmation Rose'

…uniform branching habit, these statuesque foxgloves are loaded with flowers and stand up beautifully both in the border or planted as annual bedding in containers. These short-lived perennials will happily seed about to create dramatic drifts and attract wildlife to their nectar-rich flowers. Better…  More Info

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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Domino'

…the beginning of autumn. The flowers are held on long stalks and are long-lasting in a vase, making them perfect for cutting. A superb perennial for informal borders and wildlife-friendly gardens - the blooms are highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinating insects. Height and spread: 45cm…  More Info

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Nurserymans Choice Phlox Collection (Creeping)

Creeping Phlox provide superb ground cover! These hardy perennials are perfect planting at the front of borders or carpeting a gravel garden. Dot them among the planting crevices of a rockery or let them cascade down low walls and slopes. These tough little plants will knit together to create…  More Info

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Salvia nemorosa 'Bumblesky'

…summer to autumn with regular deadheading. Its compact, bushy habit makes it ideal for the front of the border, small gardens and containers. Hardy salvias are reliable and easy perennials which are drought tolerant once established. Maximum Height: 40cm-50cm. (16– 20”). Maximum Spread:…  More Info

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Syringa meyeri 'Flowerfesta' Purple'

…Despite its dainty habit, this is a robust and hardy shrub which makes a fine pot specimen but is equally suited to massed planting in perennial borders. Height and spread: 125cm (49in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The…  More Info

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