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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Geranium 'Hardy Doubles Collection' (Cranesbill) Undemanding and easy to grow, this marvellous mix of perennial hardy geraniums will grow almost anywhere. Attractive double flowers are produced in abundance on these low growing plants - perfect for creating colourful, low maintenance ground cover or softening the edges of cottage garden borders. Size 1 bare roots supplied. Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Geranium x oxonianum f. thurstonianum 'Southcombe Double' - Warm pink, double flowers displayed above light green foliage. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Geranium himalayense 'Plenum' - Gently ruffled, double flowers in shades of purple- pink. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' - Tightly frilled, mauve-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Geranium pratense 'Double Jewel' - Exquisite double white, star-shaped flowers with contrasting pink-purple centres. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info 4 bareroot plants - I of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 HALF PRICE - SAVE £14.98 £14.98 Quantity
Scardy Cat Plant Coleus canina Discourage feline intruders with the scented foliage of Coleus canina - Cats and Dogs hate the smell! Luckily it is not offensive to humans. The neat grey green leaves and small pale blue flowers make this an attractive addition to borders too. At its most effective when grown in full sun, the scardy cat plant (as it is also known) is undemanding and surprisingly drought tolerant. Height: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 40mm plug plants. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £8.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £12.98 Quantity
Geum 'Blazing Sunset' (Avens) New in 2013 Good addition to cottage garden Excellent cut flower This free-flowering perennial produces large, double, bright crimson flowers in early summer, above attractive scalloped clumps of foliage. A popular plant for the front of cottage garden borders where its fiery flowers make a bold impression. Geum 'Blazing Sunset' also makes a striking cut flower too. Height and Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: £6.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity
Daylily 'Fragrant Collection' Hemerocallis This fragrant collection of daylilies will fill containers and borders with masses of delicately perfumed flowers and clumps of strappy evergreen foliage. The blooms, though short lived, are produced in such numbers and over a long period, so that you will always have enough to fill a vase indoors! Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Collection comprises 2 tubers each of: Blueberry Cream Pardon Me Rosy Returns Winsome Lady Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 12 bareroot plants - 3 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 HALF PRICE £15.98 Quantity
Iris 'Black Watch' (Bearded Iris) The velvet purple petals of this dramatic bearded Iris are so dark that they appear almost black. The striking blooms make a spectacular contrast planted among pastel coloured varieties. At their most effective when planted in groups of three in sunny borders, where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. Height: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Iris 'Windsor Rose' (Bearded Iris) Delicate pink petals and a soft lingering fragrance. The romantic frills of this elegant bearded Iris are a must for late spring colour in perennial borders. At their most effective when planted in groups of three in sunny borders, where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. Height: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £8.99 Quantity
Iris Collection (Bearded Iris) This vibrant collection of beautiful bearded Iris are easy to grow and quick to establish. A gently scented blend of four varieties in a wonderful range of colours. Height: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. Collection comprises 3 bareroot plants each of: Bearded Iris Black Watch, Bearded Iris Sunny Delight, Bearded Iris Windsor Rose, and Bearded Iris Freedom Road. More info 12 bareroot plants - 3 of each Despatch: By end of November 2013 £14.98 Quantity
Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' (Hardy) (Cranesbill) Tightly frilled, mauve-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres. This double hardy geranium has a tall branching stems with deeply cut foliage. Undemanding and easy to grow, Summer Skies makes an eye catching perennial for cottage garden borders. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as bare root plants. More info 1 bareroot plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.49 Quantity
Primula vialii Customer Review Rating Stately crimson-budded spikes of bloom open to lilac, giving the flowers a magical two toned effect. Ideal for damp, shady spots and simply stunning in large groups around bog gardens and woodlands. Their stout erect stems also make superb cut flowers for a pretty posy indoors. Ideal companion for Primula candelabra. Height: 60cm (24"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity
Primula 'Candelabra' Tiers of rosette-like flowers burst into bloom to create a mass of vibrant colour. Ideal for damp, shady spots and simply stunning in large groups around bog gardens and woodlands. Their tall erect stems also make superb cut flowers for a pretty posy indoors. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £8.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £12.98 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
Wallflower 'Winter Spices Collection' Erysimum (Cheiranthus) Heavenly pastel blooms set against a foil of evergreen foliage provide a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial Wallflowers provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. This collection includes 3 each of Sweet Sorbet, Lemon, Winter Sorbet and Winter Joy. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info 12 plug plants - 3 of each Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £12 £17.97 Quantity