Border Perennials

Dianthus plumarius 'Sweetness Mixed'

…July to September from an early (February) sowing, producing heavily scented pinks. Dwarf, bushy, spreading plants; ideal for cottage or perennial borders. Easy to maintain - simply trim spent blooms with shears at the end of the season. Culinary note: Use the clove like tasting petals for adding…  More Info

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Sage

…to meats and stuffing. This hardy sub-shrub is an essential herb for adding to the Sunday roast but also makes an attractive plant in the perennial border. The flavour of the leaves will be best when growing sage in warm, dry conditions. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 90cm (36). Culinary note: Some…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Starfire'

…and spear-shaped green leaves. 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 showy border phlox is slug and mildew resistant, great for cutting…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Tenor'

…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 mildew resistant and highly…  More Info

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Polystichium Setiferum Herrenhausen

…is evergreen, providing a long season of interest and smothering weeds all year. It is perfect for foliage contrast in spring borders where it associates beautifully with spring perennials and spring bulbs which can pop up in the gaps between its emerging young fronds. Height and Spread: 60cm (24?).  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Queen Of The Ocean'

…flowers, often with a central stripe on the petals, above clumps of deciduous, strap-like leaves. In 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 are…  More Info

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Geum 'Double Sunrise'

…period. From early summer right through until autumn, the sunny blooms of Geum 'Double Sunrise' are borne on slender stems which are ideal for cutting. Grow Geum at the front of perennial borders for a prolific, airy display every year. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 45cm (18). Bare root plant supplied  More Info

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Hollyhock Duo

…shades through pink, purple, red, white and yellow. Both carry their racemes of large flowers on stately spires that tower over the border. These stately perennials ooze cottage garden romance and although they are relatively short-lived, they are an easy-to-grow crowd-pleaser. Both are highly…  More Info

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Common Thyme

…resilient hardy perennial which needs very little maintenance and copes admirably in almost any conditions, even tricky coastal gardens. The aromatic foliage can be harvested and used fresh when required or dried for use later on. Ideal for the herb garden, the front of perennial borders or nestled…  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Emerald Ice'

…semi-evergreen foliage. Resistant to pests and diseases and winter hardy to -10°C, this low-maintenance water-saving perennial is ideal for drought-prone perennial borders and pot displays. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather…  More Info

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Chinese Lantern (Seeds)

Small cream summer flowers are followed by bright orange lanterns in autumn. An easy perennial to grow, ideal in full sun borders, and great in dried displays. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 90cm (36).  More Info

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Buphthalmum salicifolium

Buphthalmum salicifolium spreads sunny yellow daisies along the edges of borders, pairing beautifully with blue-flowered perennials such as lavenders, salvias and geraniums in dry, sunny positions. Forms a low, branching clump of narrow leaves from which rise bright, pure yellow daisies about 6cm…  More Info

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Geum 'Mai Tai'

…summer right through until autumn, the delightfully ruffled blooms of Geum 'Mai Tai' are borne on slender, burgundy stems which are ideal for cutting. Grow Geum at the front of perennial borders for a prolific, airy display every year. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 40cm (16). Bare root plant supplied.  More Info

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Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

Coreopsis ?Moonbeam', commonly known as tickseed, is a large, hardy perennial, ideal for borders and bedding. Perfect for planting into a wildlife garden, Coreopsis attracts butterflies with its fern-like foliage and clusters of lemon yellow flowers throughout the summer. Excellent ground cover and…  More Info

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Nicotiana sylvestris

This imposing half hardy annual has stout spikes bearing a cascading head of fragrant 3'in long white blooms. It grows to a height of 90-120cm (36-48in) making it an excellent subject for the border. Occasionally a short lived perennial in a warm sheltered site.  More Info

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Oenothera versicolor 'Sunset Boulevard'

…Like many Oenotheras, the combination of open and spent bloom together, is stunning. This very choice plant makes a wonderful addition to the perennial border and because it flowers in its first year from sowing, it also makes an attractive annual. Culinary note: Add petals to any salad to add a…  More Info

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Salvia nemorosa 'Salvatore Deep Blue'

Salvia nemorosa 'Salvatore Deep Blue' makes a lovely focal point at the front of sunny borders. This compact hardy perennial sends up spires of dense, tiny blooms in dark indigo purple. The stems are also dark maroon, giving this eye-catching Salvia a particularly alluring appearance. Like all…  More Info

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Nepeta nervosa 'Blue Moon'

…and highly apppealing to cats. The flowers provide a rich source of nectar making this a useful choice for attracting pollinating insects to the garden. Plant it in sunny perennial borders, wildlife areas and cottage gardens for a reliable display year after year. Height and spread: 40cm (16).  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). Spread:…  More Info

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Heucherella 'Pink Revolution'

…the front of perennial borders, where it will form a low, rounded clump. As the flowers fade, the foliage takes centre stage, with each lobed leaf developing deep burgundy veining as the summer progresses. Heucherella ?Pink Revolution? is a versatile hardy perennial. Plant it in borders, containers…  More Info

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Allium Lavender Bubbles

…before sending up its fluffy, rounded blooms that punctuate perennial borders with a punch of bright purple. The foliage is blue-green with a gentle twist at the tips of the leaves. A lovely, low maintenance choice for sunny borders, gravel gardens and wildlife planting schemes where it is always…  More Info

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Delphinium Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom

…all the presence of its taller cousins without the need for staking. The perfect solution for adding colour and structure to cottage garden perennial borders, even in windy areas. You can even cut some of their regal blooms for a striking flower arrangement indoors. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm…  More Info

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Acanthus mollis

…mollis is a robust and fully hardy garden perennial. This popular species features large, jagged green foliage and produces magnificent, tall racemes of white flowers with mauve bracts from May to August. A fantastic addition to a large perennial border, Acanthus mollis is also happy in areas of…  More Info

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Cat Grass 'Tabby Cat'

…houseplants. This quick growing perennial grass reaches 15cm (6) in just 6 weeks - perfect for the impatient feline! Grow it in small batches for a constant supply. If you have a few seed to spare, Hordeum also makes an attractive ornamental grass for the perennial border. Height: 60cm (24). Spread:…  More Info

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Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

This well loved perennial is a stalwart of cottage garden borders, with soft green, fan-shaped foliage that catches raindrops like twinkling jewels. Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' is a more upright form than the species, with larger foliage and a clump forming, spreading habit. The clusters of lime…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chaters Doubles'

…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 plug plant. Culinary…  More Info

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Penstemon barbartus 'Twizzle'

…flowers on slender stems, makes Penstemon Twizzle a lovely plant for the middle and rear of cottage and priarie style, herbaceous garden borders. It is a perennial, and flowers throughout the summer. It's also a great plant for a cutting patch, as the flower stems look great in home-made bouquets. A…  More Info

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Erigeron seciosus 'Pink Jewel'

…thriving in difficult coastal locations. This Fleabane is perfect for scattering throughout a rockery or for filling gaps at the front of a perennial border, as well as making superb cut flowers. The early summer blooms will also help to bring pollinating insects to your garden. Height: 60cm (24).…  More Info

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Dahlia coccinea 'Species Mixed'

…several colours with many bicolour shades, Tall and free flowering, makes it ideal for adding height to bedding displays or filling gaps in perennial borders. Height 5 feet. Planting distance 27 inches. Culinary note: All dahlia flowers and tubers are edible. The flavours and textures can vary…  More Info

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Dahlia coccinea 'Victoriana Mix' (Seeds)

…shades. Tall and free flowering, with delicate single blooms, it is ideal for adding height to bedding displays, and for filling gaps in perennial borders, and makes a superb cut flower. Height: 120cm (48?). Spread: 30cm (12?). Culinary information: All dahlia flowers and tubers are edible. The…  More Info

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Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' (Hardy)

…mauve-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres. This double hardy geranium has a tall branching stems with deeply cut foliage. Undemanding and easy to grow, Summer Skies makes an eye catching perennial for cottage garden borders. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Supplied as bare root plants.  More Info

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Veronica Purplegum Candles

…border, where it creates a useful vertical accent amongst mound-forming perennials. The flower spikes are held on strong stems above matts of lance-shaped leaves and are highly attractive to pollinating insects. Free-flowering and low maintenance, this is an extremely well-behaved hardy perennial…  More Info

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Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'

…above neat clumps of attractive, scalloped foliage. This popular and well known RHS AGM perennial makes a striking impression at the front of herbaceous borders. Height and Spread: 60cm (24). Premium perennials are large plug tray plants, roughly the same size as garden ready plants like a potted…  More Info

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Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum'

…creating a frothy, feathery texture. It is compact enough to be grown in a container or small border. Alternatively, plant it in drifts through larger borders, weaving between other perennials and shrubs. An excellent fern for all-year-round colour, texture and structure that has been recognised…  More Info

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Campanula medium 'Blue'

…Canterbury Bells - a gentle reminder of the old-fashioned cottage garden era. This clump forming biennal blends effortlessly with summer perennials at the front of borders, gently seeding about to fill gaps and create drifts of colour over time. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 30cm (12). Plant height and…  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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Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'

…The radiant, coneflowers of Rudbeckia fulgida ?Goldsturm? are produced over a long period, attracting bees and butterflies to their long lasting blooms. These compact perennials are easy to grow, reliably filling gaps in borders, and returning year after year. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Monarda Censation™ 'Confetti'

Bergamot is a great perennial plant for a herbaceous border, in a wildlife friendly garden. Monarda Censation™ 'Confetti''attracts bees and butterflies, and has'deliciously aromatic foliage and whorls of spidery blooms with tube shaped, curving petals.'It forms dense clumps and combines modern…  More Info

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Campanula medium White

…Canterbury Bells - a gentle reminder of the old-fashioned cottage garden era. This clump forming biennal blends effortlessly with summer perennials at the front of borders. It bears upright stems of elegant, bell-shaped flowers in summer, gently seeding about to fill gaps and intermingle with other…  More Info

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Centaurea dealbata

…cornflower, with the unusual characteristic of being perennial and flowering In the first year. Easy to grow. adding height and interest to borders, as well as making a superb border cut flower. Height: 80-90cm (32-36in). First Year Flowering Perennial, flowering in June/July. Useful Links: How to…  More Info

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Agastache hybrida 'Astello Indigo'

…deep blue flower spikes are irresistible to bees and butterflies and make a fabulous addition to borders and containers. This attractive half-hardy perennial is ideal for gravel gardens and wildlife borders, although it is generally grown as an annual in colder areas. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm…  More Info

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Campanula glomerata 'Blue Crown'

Campanula glomerata ‘Blue Crown’ is a perfect perennial for the front of the border, especially in partly shaded spots. From May onwards, it produces domed clusters of intense blue-purple flowers which sit above a mound of neat foliage. The flowers of ‘Blue Crown’ have…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction'

…Achillea 'Strawberry Seduction' is a drought-tolerant perennial with flat flower heads hovering above aromatic, feathery green foliage. Perfect for the front of sunny borders, associating beautifully with swaying grasses and upright perennials such as Salvias. A magnet for beneficial pollinators.…  More Info

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Hellebore 'Winter Flowering Hybrid Mix Improved'

…is mid to dark green, leathery with different degrees of dissection. The seed pods are also attractive. These long lived hardy perennials can be grown in the border or as pot plants in the unheated greenhouse, flowering late winter through early spring. A useful addition to the flower arranger…  More Info

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Dianthus barbatus nigrescens 'Sooty'

…on red stems and mid green foliage which matures to metallic mahogany. Stunning cut flower and border plant. Often grown as a biennial, this short lived perennial is ideal for cottage garden borders, beds and containers. Height: 30-38cm (12-15in). Culinary note: Use the clove like tasting petals…  More Info

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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Raspberry'

…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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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Morello Ice'

…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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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Pink'

…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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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Lilac Blue'

…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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Nemesia 'Most Scented Melody Swansong'

…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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Lupin 'The Governor'

…tall architectural spires. Carefully bred for a long flowering period with unbeatable garden performance. This traditional cottage garden perennial creates a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 75cm (30). Bare root plants supplied.  More Info

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Lupin 'The Page'

…Page? are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. Carefully bred for a long flowering period with unbeatable garden performance. This traditional cottage garden perennial creates a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 75cm (30).  More Info

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Lupin 'The Governor'

…are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. Carefully bred for a long flowering period with unbeatable garden performance. This traditional cottage garden perennial creates a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 75cm (30).  More Info

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Malva moschata 'Rosea'

…‘Rosea’ is a fabulous and hardworking 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. This bushy short-lived perennial will happily seed about if allowed, and is attractive…  More Info

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Diascia personata 'Hopleys'

…bedding Diascia which is grown as an annual. Diascia personata is a much hardier species which is perfectly suited to growing in a mixed perennial border and ideal if you are aiming for a ‘cottage garden’ style. It bears loose sprays of bright pink flowers with a yellow eye throughout…  More Info

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Delphinium hybridum 'Magic Fountains Mixed'

…to be planted in a bright and sunny position in a well-drained soil. A perfect solution for adding colour and structure to cottage garden perennial borders, even in windy areas. You can even cut some of their regal blooms for a striking flower arrangement indoors. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm…  More Info

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Crocosmia 'Firestars Collection'

…herbaceous borders. These hardy, perennials produce arching flower stems that rise above the upright, sword-shaped foliage. Unlike traditional Crocosmia, these showy varieties are less likely to wander; instead, remaining in a compact clump that simply gets larger over time. A fabulous perennial for…  More Info

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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Berries'

…herbaceous borders. This hardy and low maintenance perennial is surprisingly tough and reliable. Its upright stems are cloaked in feathery foliage and topped with flattened panicles of tiny nectar rich blooms which are loved by pollinating insects., Perfect for sunny borders, especially wildlife…  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Midnight Sky'

…produce a greater number of flowerheads than other varieties, but each umbel is more densely packed with blooms. An excellent choice for perennial borders and patio pots. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Syringa Flowerfesta' Collection

…Despite its dainty habit, this is a robust and hardy plant which makes a fine pot specimen but is equally suited to massed planting in perennial borders. Height and spread: 125cm (49in). Syringa meyeri Flowerfesta® collection comprises: * Syringa meyeri 'Flowerfesta® Purple'…  More Info

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