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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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
Lupin 'Street Party Collection' Lupinus Red, white and blue blooms Long flowering period Unbeatable garden performance Vivid strong flower spikes of patriotic red, white and blue that are ideal for creating a celebratory atmosphere in your garden. The Lupin 'Street Party Collection' are long flowering and offer unbeatable performance, multiplying from year to year to give you a swathe of glorious colour. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bareroot plants supplied. Collection comprises: 3 x Lupin 'My Castle' - Vibrant red blooms bring height and grandeur to summer borders. 3 x Lupin 'Noble Maiden' - Pure white flower spikes that put on a magnificent display year after year with the minimum of attention. 3 x Lupin 'The Governor' - Bicolour pea-like flowers are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. More info 9 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 6 plants + 3 FREE - SAVE £5.99 £11.98 Quantity 15 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £11 £9.97 Quantity
Phlox 'Fragrant Collection' Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Elegant trusses of showy blooms with an exquisite fragrance! This collection of perennial phlox makes a stunning addition to herbaceous borders. Plant them close to paths and patios where you can enjoy their enchanting scent on warm summer evenings. Phlox flowers make wonderful cut flowers so you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as bareroot plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 20 plants - 5 of each colour Despatch: By end of November 2013 HALF PRICE £14.98 Quantity
Eryngium 'Blue Steel' (Sea Holly, Eryngo) A striking perennial with a bold garden presence! Distinctive, architectural blooms rise high on sturdy stems to reveal cones of tiny flowers surrounded by an electric blue collar! A useful plant for coastal areas and hot, dry sites. The dramatic Sea Holly flowers are also excellent for cutting and drying. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of March 2013 £11.99 Quantity 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 10 bareroots Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Foxglove 'Illumination Pink' Digitalis An exciting new foxglove, with parentage from the little known Isoplexis (Canary Island Foxglove) giving this variety its attractive tropical colouring. The densely packed flower spikes are sterile and won't set seed, so the plants will bloom from June right through until November! A well-branched habit allows for a continuous show of flowers. Foxglove 'Illumination Pink' is ideal for cottage or woodland gardens, where it will thrive in sun or part shade. Unlike many other foxgloves this variety is a true perennial so you will be able to enjoy the flowers for many years to come. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £14.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £10 £19.98 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
Arum Lily 'White Swan' Zantedeschia aethiopica (Calla Lily) The unique blooms of Arum Lily 'White Swan' are the ultimate accessory to any fashionable garden. Pure white spathes with astonishing ruffled centres make this variety one of a kind. Despite its exotic appearance, this extraordinary arum is hardy to -5C (23F), so you will only need to protect it from the very coldest weather. The sturdy stems are ideal for cutting for sophisticated flower arrangements - even the florists may not have seen this stunning variety yet! Grow Zantedeschia in moist borders, or the damp soil at the edge of ponds. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info 1 bareroot plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Lupin Lupinus A wonderful mix of rainbow colours. This traditional cottage garden perennial is well loved for its sturdy upright stems of tightly packed blooms. The colourful flower spikes create a bold impression at the middle and back of borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodland areas. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 4 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 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
Agapanthus with Planters (African Blue Lily) Tall architectural stems bear striking globes of tumpet shaped flowers in blue or white, above evergreen strap like foliage. An impressive perennial for a prominent position in garden borders and patio containers. The erect architectural stems of Agapanthus flowers are excellent for cutting and the ornamental seed heads add structure and interest to autumn borders. Height: to 90cm (36"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info 3 bareroot plants - Blue Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 3 bareroot plants - white Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 3 white + 3 blue Despatch: By end of November 2013 + 2 FREE planters £19.98 Quantity
Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Customer Review Rating Well known for its use in herbal medicine, the large purple daisy like flowers of this hardy perennial, provide a wonderful display in late summer. The weather resistant blooms of the coneflower make an attractive cut flower. Make sure you leave some flowers for the wildlife in your garden; butterflies love their nectar and birds will flock to dry Echinacea seed heads at the end of the summer! An excellent choice for dotting through borders! Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18") Supplied as bare root plants. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity
Phlox 'Nicky' Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Dramatic dark violet trusses of exquisitely fragrant blooms! Plant them in borders close to paths and patios where you can catch their enchanting scent on warm summer evenings. Phlox flowers make wonderful cut flowers so you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as bareroot plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.49 Quantity