Herbaceous Border Plants

The herbaceous border is a classic feature of English gardens and is a great way to achieve a cottage garden feel. Herbaceous plants die back in the winter and become dormant, before resuming growth in the spring. Our extensive range of herbaceous perennial plants offers excellent value for money, whether you’re looking for something tall and airy, wildlife-friendly or highly fragrant. Read our article on how to plant and grow perennial plants for more information.

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Helianthus maximiliani (Maximilian Sunflower) This unusual perennial sunflower produces more and more blooms as its stem gets higher. The 7cm (3") wide, golden yellow blooms of Helianthus maximiliani appear all the way up the stem in a tower of colour. Maximilian sunflowers have a sweet chocolate fragrance and make lovely cut flowers. Perfect for growing alongside hollyhocks at the back of cottage garden borders. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £9.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £20 £19.96 Quantity
Giant Fragrant Cowslip Primula florindae (Tibetan Cowslip) It's rather like an allium or a yellow agapanthus with its tall umbels of banana yellow blooms, this giant variety of cowslip makes a bright display, especially in shadier, damp areas of the garden, from July to September. With a subtle aroma of nutmeg they're a useful cut flower plant for an indoor vase. Ht. 90cm. Supplied in 5cm pots. More info 3 plants in 5cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 plants in 5cm pots Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' (Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan) Golden yellow daisies with black button centres make this perennial Black Eyed Susan a popular choice for sunny borders. The bright blooms of Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' are produced over a long flowering period on tall stems that make lovely cut flowers. This RHS AGM variety is ideal for planting in drifts in the middle of sunny borders for a splash of late summer colour. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as bareroots. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £6.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.98 Quantity
Red Hot Poker Kniphofia (Torch Lily) 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: 90cm (36") Spread: 60cm (24"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £6.99 Quantity
Foxtail Lily 'Sunbeam' Eremurus stenophyllus (Desert Candle) The impressive stems of the Foxtail Lily tower with stately grandeur in spires of golden yellow starry flowers. An imposing focal point for the back of sunny borders! Partner it with lower growing perennials and grasses to hide the short lived, grey green foliage which dies back as the flowers begin to bloom. This long lived hardy perennial also makes a sensational cut flower! Height: 120cm (48"). Size one bareroot plants supplied. More info 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £12.49 Quantity
Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton' (Golden Marguerite, Ox-Eye Chamomile) This cultivar of golden marguerite bears masses of sunny lemon coloured daisy flowers on branching stems that literally smother the plant. The aromatic leaves form mounds of finely dissected foliage which are particularly attractive at the front of sunny borders. A delightful, though short lived, perennial that also makes a charming cut flower for vases indoors. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as 40mm plug plant. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £14.98 Quantity
Echinacea 'Maui Sunshine' (Coneflower) The large, bright yellow, young flowers of Echinacea Maui Sunshine gradually mature to a soft shade of golden yellow with prominent, orange cones. This new and unusual variety of coneflower bears its delicately scented blooms on sturdy, well branched stems. Echinacea are famed for their long lasting, weather resistant blooms and ornate autumn seedheads that are superb for fresh and dried flower arrangements. The wildlife in your garden will love them too; butterflies are attracted to their nectar and birds will flock to the dried seed heads at the end of the summer. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Gaillardia 'Fanfare' (Blanket flower) Unique orange trumpet-shaped petals radiate from the pincushion centres, before fading to yellow in a blaze of summer colour. The sheer flower power and compact habit of this remarkable and unusual variety make Gaillardia ‘Fanfare’ a ‘must have’ for containers or filling gaps at the front of sunny borders. The distinctive blooms persist well into autumn, and make spectacular cut flowers for an indoor display. This low maintenance, hardy perennial is trouble-free and even copes well on poor, dry soils. Height: 35cm (12"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info 3 bare root plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Hollyhock 'Sunshine' Alcea rosea (Althaea rosea) Beautiful, buttery yellow flowers decorate the tall stems of this well loved cottage garden perennial. Hollyhock ‘Sunshine’ adds height, stature and colour to the back of borders where the towering stems will attract beneficial insects to their majestic blooms. Supplied in 5cm pots. Height: 2m (79"). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info 3 plants in 5cm pots Despatch: £9.99 Quantity
Gaillardia 'Arizona Apricot' (Blanket Flower) Long flowering period Drought tolerant Excellent cut flower Floriferous, easy-to-grow and drought tolerant, Gaillardia 'Arizona Apricot' produces stunning, sunny yellow blooms with a soft orange blush at the centre. Flowering all summer and well into the autumn these vibrant perennials make an outstanding cut flower and return year after year. Grow this dwarf blanket flower in mixed and herbaceous borders, or in patio containers. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £5.99 Quantity 12 plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £2 £9.98 Quantity
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' Semi-double, golden yellow blooms adorn this attractive coreopsis throughout the summer on neat compact plants. Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' works well in both annual beds and perennial borders, where its luminous flowers are produced in profusion. This tickseed plant also makes an excellent addition to mixed patio displays and is attractive to bees. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £5.99 Quantity 12 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £2 £9.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 WORTH £71.88 £25.94 Quantity