Hardy Border Plants

Linaria maroccana 'Licilia Peach'

…with other border plants as well as making delightful container specimens. They also make long-stemmed cut flowers which will last for up to two weeks in a vase. A really easy and fast-growing hardy annual which will bloom in as little as 6 weeks and flowers for up to 2 months. Plants will happily…  More Info

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Lupin 'Avalune Mixed'

…unlike perennial varieties, this dwarf, hardy annual Lupin has a more compact habit that is perfectly suited to growing at the front of borders or in patio containers. Lupin 'Avalune Mixed' produces masses of short bicolour flower spikes on low bushy plants throughout summer. This quick growing…  More Info

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Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White'

…flowering hardy geraniums, creating drifts of shimmering flowers from June to September over ground-covering and weed-suppressing foliage. Lovely in drifts through informal borders, underplanted beneath shrubs and roses or softening border edges. Height: 45cm (18in). Spread: 60cm (24in). Plant…  More Info

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Chrysanthemum 'Incurved Mixed'

…across! The exuberant flowers of incurving chrysanthemums make a bold impact in borders in late summer. Savour the colour of these magnificent half hardy chrysanthemums in your autumn garden when summer bedding plants have faded away. This vibrant collection will reward you with flamboyant blooms…  More Info

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Achillea 'Noblessa'

…topped with a continuous flurry of snowy flowerheads from June to August. Plants will flower in their first year. Drought tolerant, this hardy perennial makes an excellent choice for dry gardens, informal borders and coastal sites, where its prolific blooms attract a host of beneficial insects.…  More Info

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Dahlia 'Cornel'

Dahlia ?Cornel ? are must have plants for a bold tropical feeling hot border. They would be a welcome addition to any Dahlia border or as focal point planting adding a splash of colour. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Gaillardia 'Guapa Flamenco Bicolour'

…whilst at the same time being reliably hardy through the winter. These daisy-like flowers are ideal for terrace pots, bedding, groundcover and running along the edge of hot-themed borders. Pollinators will love them too! Height and spread: 40cm (16in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Gaillardia 'Guapa Red'

…whilst at the same time being reliably hardy through the winter. These daisy-like flowers are ideal for terrace pots, bedding, groundcover and running along the edge of hot-themed borders. Pollinators will love them too! Height and spread: 40cm (16in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Gaillardia 'Guapa Yellow'

…whilst at the same time being reliably hardy through the winter. These daisy-like flowers are ideal for terrace pots, bedding, groundcover and running along the edge of hot-themed borders. Pollinators will love them too! Height and spread: 40cm (16in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Lobelia siphilitica Blue

…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 margins of ponds.…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Ruffles'

…this Rose Mallow is fully hardy and provides a welcome splash of colour when many other plants 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,…  More Info

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Alstroemeria Nurserymans Choice Mix

…alstroemeria will provide a colourful display in your cottage garden borders and patio containers through summer and into autumn, while also making superb cut flowers for the home. Easy to grow, these Peruvian lilies are hardy and compact, and will continue to grow in your garden for many years to…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Pensham Arctic Fox'

…glossy green, spear-shaped semi-evergreen foliage. This hardy and reliable penstemon looks stunning in combination with grey-leafed plants. Height: 60cm (24in). Spread: 45cm (18in). Penstemons are invaluable plants for the front of the border. These are generous perennials, putting on a non-stop…  More Info

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Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'

…of Garden Merit. This hardy perennial is a favourite of butterflies and bees and is therefore perfect for attracting beneficial insects to your garden. Sneezeweed is tall and a good companion for grasses; it is also excellent for adding height and filling gaps in borders. Height: 90cm (36). Spread:…  More Info

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Geranium 'Jackpot Mixed' F1 Hybrid

…colours. They are a great choice for garden borders and patio planters. Pelargoniums are well adapted to the British climate, and thrive regardless of weather conditions. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 35cm (14) Garden Ready Plants - Our garden ready plants are selected for garden performance, straight…  More Info

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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

Despite its exotic looks, this hardy evergreen shrub will live in the most inhospitable of conditions! Positively thriving in shade, the Spotted Laurel will even tolerate difficult dry soils and coastal conditions where many plants would fail. Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' sports large, glossy…  More Info

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Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'

…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 complemented by vivid, palmate foliage, which spreads in…  More Info

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Lupin 'Gallery Dwarf Mix'

…Lupin ?Gallery? series is ideal for planting at the front of borders where they will reach just 50cm (20) tall. Plant them in bold groups for maximum impact, or dot them about to fill gaps in borders. You can even grow them in containers on the patio! These hardy perennials are easy to grow once…  More Info

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Salvia pratensis 'Madeline'

…and feeding, making sure that plants are fed well after their first flush. Well fed plants that are prevented from setting seed will reward with blooms from June to September, providing pollinators with a source of food well into the end of the season. Hardy down to -10C, this drought-tolerant…  More Info

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Passiflora Cooltropics Duo'

…They can also be planted into large containers and grown up an obelisk or other supports for an exotic patio feature. Simply move the containers into a frost-free location to overwinter. These plants are self-infertile, so Passiflora Cooltropics® Duo provides two plants that will successfully…  More Info

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Begonia 'Lotto Mixed'

…of the border for summer-long colour. Height and spread: 30cm (12). Garden Ready Plants - If you?ve fallen behind with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited, we can help you catch up with our garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted…  More Info

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Abelia x grandiflora

…grandiflora is semi-evergreen. Its bowing branches bear clusters of sweet flowers. It is perfect for a border exposed to full sun and adding interest to mixed hedging. This elegant plant has glossy, lasting foliage, and is extremely hardy when grown by a wall. Height: 3m (9?). Spread: 4m (13?).  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Northern Star'

…to your prayers! Not only does it produce an abundance of deep blue flower umbels in mid to late summer, but it is among the toughest plants of its kind. This hardy Agapanthus cultivar has attractive strap-shaped leaves and the foliage retains its green colour with a dark violet flush at the base,…  More Info

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Geranium 'Rozanne'

…will know that this plant was awarded 1st place in their ?Plant of the Centenary? competition in 2013. Geranium 'Rozanne' produces an abundance of lilac blue flowers. These hardy perennial plants make excellent ground cover and help create beautiful cottage garden style planting schemes. Flowering…  More Info

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Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'

…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 plant without a pot. They will need to be acclimatised to the garden, and once all chance of frost has cleared can be planted out directly…  More Info

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Lobelia siphilitica Alba

…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 shallowest margins…  More Info

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Salvia nemorosa 'Bumblesky'

…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: 30cm-40cm (12-16”) Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus'

…desirable plant also has large numbers of creamy white blooms which carry a strong orange fragrance with them, increasing the pleasure derived from it in your garden. Requiring very little aftercare, Philadelphus plants are very rewarding in either a shrub border or as stand-alone plants. Height:…  More Info

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Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit'

…planting or if greenhouse space is limited, we can help you catch up with our garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there are no forecasts of frost. Perfect for filling containers, baskets and borders…  More Info

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Campanula portenschlagiana 'Catharina'

Campanula portenschlagiana ‘Catharina’ is one of those useful plants which deserves a place in every garden where it will soften 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…  More Info

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Lavatera trimestris Mixed (Seeds)

Pretty pink and white flowers are produced upon these bushy plants throughout summer. A useful plant for filling borders, ideal in full sun positions. Height: 120cm (47). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible…  More Info

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Delphinium Mixed

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

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Crocosmia 'Walberton Scarlet'

Put some heat into your summer borders with Crocosmia ‘Walberton Scarlet’. Crocosmias are high performing border plants creating intense colour later in summer and through into autumn whilst also providing foliage interest with their upright, strap-shaped leaves. Crocosmia…  More Info

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Blueberry Collection

…hardy, this compact shrub provides interest all year round with elegant white flowers in spring, and colourful crimson foliage set against red stems in the winter. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard'

…plant for the back of borders. This unusual coneflower has bright green sepals where most have petals, with the main feature being a striking near-black central cone. An unusual fresh cut flower, it's long lasting in water, and great in dried arrangements. Flowering in summer, this hardy perennial…  More Info

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Cordyline australis

…August that contrast nicely with the dark green leaves. This dramatic, evergreen tree is perfectly hardy in milder parts of the UK, making a fine feature plant for courtyard gardens and exotic planting schemes. The Cabbage Palm is a common feature of seaside landscapes, tolerating salt-laden winds…  More Info

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Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven'

…of Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' have a deep cream edge that will develop a pink tinge in full sun. Jacobs Ladder versatile hardy perennial that is easy to maintain and will make a perfect companion plant to Hostas when planted in shader positions. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Arachniodes aristata 'Variegata'

…glossy fronds adorned with a lime-green stripe along the midrib. Planted in groups it makes beautiful groundcover for shady spots, associating well with other shade-loving perennials such as hostas and Carex ‘Ice Dance’. Hardy in sheltered, well-drained sites in mild parts of the UK, it…  More Info

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Salvia 'Fashionista Moulin Rouge'

…‘Fashionista® Moulin Rouge’ is a hardy perennial Salvia with big, bold spikes of dark, deep rose flowers from late spring to early summer. Its long flowering season and reliability make it an ideal front of border plant and it's a magnet for pollinating insects. Keep dead-heading…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Red'

…smother this evergreen azalea in spring for an exotic touch early in the season. Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and blazing spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf Red' is a superb…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf White'

Crisp white blooms shine out in spring on this evergreen azalea. Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and fresh spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf White' is a superb small evergreen…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Lilac'

Lovely lilac-pink blooms absolutely smother this evergreen azalea in spring. Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and fabulous spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf Lilac' is a superb small…  More Info

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Campanula pyramidalis 'Blue'

…statuesque plants really earn their place in the border. They can also be grown in containers where they’ll put on a fabulous display in a partly shaded site on the patio, their luminescent blooms shining out in low light. Height: 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft). Spread 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread…  More Info

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Polemonium pauciflorum 'Sulphur Trumpets'

…polemonium is fully hardy and makes a lovely addition to the front of borders or container displays. Though individual plants may not be particularly long-lived, it can be allowed to self-seed to form a self-sustaining colony. Height: 40cm (16in). Spread: 20cm (8in). Plant height and spread is…  More Info

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Verbena bonariensis - Kew Pollination Collection

…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 quality. This superb hardy perennial blends effortlessly into almost any planting…  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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Hedera Helix Glacier

…Hedera helix 'Glacier' is an adaptable climber using its own ariel roots to cling to surfaces, without the need for extra support. Although fast growing, this hardy climber has a tidy habit making an excellent background plant for flowering shrubs and perennials. Height: 2.5m (98). Spread: 1m (39).  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Three Sisters Pastel'

…and the front of borders. This hardy shrub flourishes in sun or partial shade. Hardy, reliable and easy to grow ? but guaranteed to always attract attention! Height and spread: 50cm (20). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height…  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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Diervilla sessilifolia 'Cool Splash First Edition'

…is an attractive shrub with variegated foliage which makes a nice contrast with greener leaved border plants. The densely branching habit of the Bush Honeysuckle makes it the perfect plant for a woodland garden or a shrub collection. In addition to the variegated leaves is the added interest…  More Info

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Kiwi 'Issai'

…the exceptionally sweet fruit of this spectacular climber are virtually hairless. This vigorous hardy Kiwi is self fertile, making it perfect for the smaller garden where there is only room for one plant. An attractive climber with mid-green foliage and clusters of deliciously fragrant small white…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Butterfly Hybrids'

…make fabulous cut flowers in the best shades of purple, adding a tropical theme to vases and bouquets. These hardy perennials are undemanding, returning year after year to fill your containers and borders with their beautiful blooms. Height and spread: 60cm (24?). Supplied as Postiplug plants.  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Magenta'

…using as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Orange'

…using as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Red'

…using as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Yellow'

…using as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Pink'

…using as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance…  More Info

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Azalea 'Dwarf Orange'

Glorious orange blooms absolutely smother this evergreen azalea in spring. Compact and slow growing, this hardy shrub makes an excellent low maintenance specimen for acid borders and patio containers. With glossy evergreen foliage and vibrant spring flowers, Azalea 'Dwarf Orange' is a superb small…  More Info

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Centranthus ruber 'Albus'

Valerian plants are ideal for gardens with poor soils. Centranthus ruber ?Albus' are drought resistant and flower continually throughout the summer. They grow well at the base of walls and are also a popular garden plant for gardeners with homes on the coast, with salty winds and open exposure.…  More Info

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