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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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
Poppy 'Prinzessin Victoria Louise' Papaver orientale (Poppy 'Princess Victoria Louise', Oriental Poppy) Gently ruffled apricot-pink blooms with striking black markings and a velvety, purple-black eye are carried on tall stems in summer. The beautiful blooms of oriental Poppy ‘Prinzessin Victoria Louise’ are followed by ornate seed-heads that are highly attractive to birds, and make an interesting feature if left intact. A lovely addition to cottage gardens and herbaceous borders. Height: 90cm (35 inches). Spread: 60cm (24inches). Bareroot plants supplied. More info 3 bare roots Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Wallflower 'Sweet Sorbet' Erysimum (Cheiranthus) Lilac pink blooms transform to a soft orange shade against a foil of evergreen foliage, in a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial Wallflower ‘Sweet Sorbet’ provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info 4 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £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 June 2013 £5.99 Quantity 12 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £2 £9.98 Quantity
Foxglove 'Dalmatian Peach' Digitalis purpurea This compact foxglove produces fabulous peachy blooms on robust, upright stems - great for adding structural interest to borders. Thriving in sun or semi-shade, try Foxglove 'Dalmatian Peach' in cottage gardens or woodland gardens, where the nectar-rich flowers will attract bees. Although normally a short-lived perennial, let this foxglove seed around for a supply of new plants each year! Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 40cm (16"). 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
Verbascum 'Sierra Sunset' (Mullein, Celsia) Warm apricot-orange flowers rise up above flat rosettes of bright green leaves on elegant mid-height stems. This cottage garden classic produces a profusion of flower spikes all summer long and its compact size makes it ideal for small gardens or the front of borders. Verbascum 'Sierra Sunset' performs best in poor soils where many plants would struggle to establish. Perfect for low maintenance borders, wildlife areas and cottage gardens where it will create an eye-catching display. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as 50mm plug plants. More info 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Verbascum Collection (Mullein, Celsia) Two fantastic new colours which make a wonderful addition to cottage garden borders. The bright and cheerful blooms of these compact Verbascums are produced in abundance throughout the summer above flat rosettes of bright green leaves. Verbascums perform best in poor soils where many plants would struggle to establish. Perfect for low maintenance borders, wildlife areas and cottage gardens where together they will create an eye-catching display. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as 50mm plug plants. More info 2 plug plants - 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity