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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Chrysanthemum 'Cushions' These hardy, compact Chrysanthemums are fantastic for adding late summer and autumn colour to your garden, just as other plants are starting to fade. Each plant forms a natural, neat mound of foliage which is completely smothered with flowers for weeks. The warm, vibrant colours of Chrysanthemum 'Cushions' are a great addition to the front of borders, or try them individually in patio containers! Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. Collection comprises: Chrysanthemum 'Branroyal Yellow' Chrysanthemum 'Branroyal Pink' Chrysanthemum 'Branroyal Red' Chrysanthemum 'Branbeach White' Chrysanthemum 'Bransea Orange' More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £6.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £13.98 £13.98 Quantity
Chrysanthemum Collection When other plants are fading all around, their exuberant blooms are just beginning! The vibrant colours of these long lasting chrysanthemum flowers make flamboyant displays for vases and bouquets.Supplied as 30mm plug plants. Collection comprises: American Spray Chrysanthemums: Pamela Bronze, Blenda Pink, Wendy Red and Ellen White Chrysanthemums. Height: 75cm (30"). Decorative Chrysanthemums: Gompie Purple, Camelia Bronze, Gompie Yellow and Beppie Red Chrysanthemums. Height: 90cm (36"). Incurving Chrysanthemums: Orange Allouise, Pink Allouise, White Allouise and Purple Regal Mist Chrysanthemums. Height: 90cm (36"). More info 15 plug plants - 5 of each type Despatch: By end of April 2014 10 plants + 5 FREE £13.98 Quantity
Pinks 'Fragrant and Frilled' Dianthus (Fragrant and Frilled Pinks) Customer Review Rating This wonderful mix contains some of our best fragrant and frilly dianthus. This beautiful collection of cottage garden favourites produces sweetly scented flowers, all summer long. Forming neat cushions of slender grey green foliage, Pinks are attractive and quick to establish. They also make excellent cut flowers – just perfect for posies and vases. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm plug plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £4.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £13 £6.98 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £30 £9.96 Quantity
Heuchera 'Ever Colour Collection' (Coral Flower, Coral Bells) These vibrant Heucheras are fantastic for all-year-round interest in the garden thanks to their semi-evergreen foliage. To add to their considerable charm they also produce delicate flowers on tall wiry stems from May to July, which are particularly attractive to bees. Heuchera ‘Ever-colour Collection’ makes a fabulous addition to patio containers, the front of borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants. Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou' - Mounds of large, rounded purple-red foliage, with distinctive black veins that gradually age to a rich shade of purple. Heuchera 'Obsidian' - Smooth jet black leaves with a glassy polish that persists throughout the growing season. Heuchera 'Autumn Leaves' - Mounds of large, rich red foliage, taking on a subtle tan colour in the summer before turning a brilliant ruby red in the autumn. Heuchera 'Green Spice' - Striking, silver-green leaves with contrasting red-purple veins. More info 4 plug plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £25 £14.96 Quantity
Pansy 'Ballerina' Viola x wittrockiana An unusual new variety with deeply frilled petals like the folds of a ballerina's tutu. The frilly blooms are produced over a long period throughout summer in a fantastic array of soft colours. Superb in beds, hanging baskets and all kinds of patio containers. Height and spread: 23cm (9"). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: £9.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Polyanthus 'Crescendo' Primula Customer favourite A kaleidoscope of bright colours Reliable winter-flowering perennial Turn up the volume with Polyanthus Crescendo! This reliable perennial will banish the winter gloom with a magical kaleidoscope of the brightest colours. Its fragrant long lasting blooms are perfect for cheering up borders, containers and window boxes. Height and spread: 23cm (9"). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £9.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £12 £19.97 Quantity
Polyanthus 'Carousel Mix' Primula Perky and weather resistant, this impressive mix makes a beautiful show of colour. Ht. 20cm. Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £8.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £3 £14.98 Quantity
Winter Bedding Pack Everything you need for a brilliant winter and spring display all in one pack! This mix of the best winter bedding plants will add colour and fragrance to your beds, borders, containers and window boxes from February right through until June. Choose from either 108 plants, 12 of each variety, or if you have a really large space to fill double up to our 216 plant pack, getting 24 of each variety! Varieties are also available separately. Supplied as plug tray plants. Collection comprises the following varieties: Bellis perennis 'Frilly Mix' - quilled, pompom bicoloured blooms above neat, compact growth. Height and Spread: 20cm (8"). Forget-me-not 'Sylva' - a pretty blend of traditional, blue Forget-Me-Not flowers, plus pink and white too. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Pansy 'Frizzle Sizzle Ballerina Mix' - outstanding ruffled blooms in beautiful colours. Height and spread: 23cm (9"). Polyanthus 'Carousel Mix' - vibrant, weather resistant blooms above neat rosettes of leaves. Height and Spread: 20cm (8"). Primrose 'Petticoat Mixed' - unusual double rosebud blooms in a selection of bright colours. Height and Spread: 20cm (8"). Stock 'Scentastic Mix' - highly fragrant blooms in bright pinks, white and purples. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Sweet William 'Messenger' - clusters of colourful blooms with a delicious sweet fragrance. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Viola 'Most Scented Mix' - a cheerful mix of fragrant violas. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 20cm (8"). Wallflower 'Dolce Vita Mix' - superbly aromatic blooms in a wide spectrum of colours. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). More info 108 plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £21 £19.45 Quantity 216 plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £51 £29.91 Quantity
Pansy 'Avalanche' Viola x wittrockiana Delicately scented Excellent in baskets and containers Compact plants bear distinctly coloured blooms with velvety purple outer petals and burnt orange centres. Each delicately scented flower sports a jolly face that will bring cheer to your garden throughout spring. Viola 'Avalanche' is superb in baskets, containers, Flower Pouches™ and window boxes. A pretty perennial for cottage and alpine gardens. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £9.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £10 £19.97 Quantity
Stocks 'Brompton' Matthiola incana (Gillyflower) Early flowering Beautifully scented Good cut flower Upright bushy, early flowering biennials producing gloriously scented flowers in a good colour range. Brompton Stocks make a wonderful, fragrant addition to borders and containers and are splendid for cutting too. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £7.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £4 £11.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £9 £14.97 Quantity
Wallflower 'Super scent Mix' Erysimum (Cheiranthus) NEW in 2012 Citrus scent Robust hardy perennial Enjoy a magnificent spectrum of vivid colours throughout spring coupled with a heady citrus fragrance. Low maintenance Wallflower 'Super-scent Mix' is certain to spice up your garden borders and containers. This hardy perennial provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £7.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £4 £11.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £9 £14.97 Quantity
Primrose (Scented) Primula Customer favourite Perfect for beds and borders Long lasting colour Try this fabulous new variety for long lasting colour and fragrance. These stunning scented Polyanthus are perfect for beds and borders where they will return year after year. Why not plant them on your patio for a bright splash of cheerful springtime colour. Supplied as plug tray plants. Height and spread: 30cm (12inches). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £9.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £10 £19.97 Quantity