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 June 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £4.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £13 £6.98 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £30 £9.96 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 £6.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £4 £9.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £8 £12.97 Quantity 140 mini-plug plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £14.99 Quantity
Hardy Ice Plant Delosperma Excellent ground cover Interesting new colours Drought tolerant The fleshy creeping stems of these hardy Ice Plants make ideal ground cover on sunny banks and poor stony soils. The showy daisy-like flowers of Delosperma create a carpet of intense colour, in exclusive new shades that will stop you in your tracks. This vibrant collection of drought tolerant Ice Plants is perfect for hot, dry areas where many other plants would fail to establish. Height: 10cm (4"). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info 5 plug plants - mixed colours Despatch: By end of August 2013 £9.99 Quantity 10 plug plants - mixed colours Despatch: By end of August 2013 SAVE £2 £17.98 Quantity 20 plug plants - mixed colours Despatch: By end of August 2013 Now an extra £3 off! ~~£24.96~~ £21.96 Quantity
Kniphofia 'Popsicle Collection' (Torch Lily, Red Hot Poker) Red Hot Pokers used to flower late summer, and were only in dull oranges, not now... we have a brand new citrus-inspired collection with some fabulous tropical colouring and they'll flower all summer long. With a compact habit too, these fully hardy herbaceous perennials will stay neat in the border and will even look stunning in patio tubs, and will grow again year after year. Mature plants can then be divided to create more plants if desired. Collection comprises 'Lemon', 'Orange Vanilla' and 'Mango'. Ht.60- 100cm. Supplied as plug plants. More info 20 plug plants - 5 of each variety Despatch: By end of September 2013 Half price - SAVE £19.98 £19.98 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
Iris 'Orange Harvest' (Fragrant) (Bearded Iris) The dazzling, tawny orange flowers of bearded Iris ‘Orange Harvest’ add a cheery splash of colour to summer borders. This easy to grow perennial is quick to establish, and looks at its best when planted in groups where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. The beautiful ruffled blooms have a lovely light fragrance and, like all iris flowers, are superb for cutting. Height: 80cm (31"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as size 1 bare root. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 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
Chrysanthemum 'Decorative' Superb for cutting! Strong stems carry splendid blooms up to 10cm (4") across. An exuberant display of colour for late summer borders. Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. Pack comprises: 2 x Chrysanthemum 'Beppie Red' 2 x Chrysanthemum 'Gompie Purple' 2 x Chrysanthemum 'Camelia Bronze' 2 x Chrysanthemum 'Gompie Yellow' 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 £14.96 Quantity
Chrysanthemum 'Double American Spray' No need to disbud these colourful spray chrysanthemums. Bright, cheery blooms are produced in abundance on strong branching stems. Enjoy their vibrant display in late summer borders and as cut flowers indoors. Height: 75cm (30"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. Pack comprises: 2 x Chrysanthemum ‘Pamela’ - Bronze 2 x Chrysanthemum ‘Brenda’ - Pink 2 x Chrysanthemum ‘Wendy’ - Red 2 x Chrysanthemum ‘Ellen’ - White 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 £14.96 Quantity
Chrysanthemum 'Incurving' Magnificent blooms, up to10cm (4") across! The exuberant flowers of incurving chrysanthemums make a bold impact in borders in late summer. Cut their long stems for vibrant displays in vases and bouquets. Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. Pack comprises: 2 x Chrysanthemum 'Orange Allouise' 2 x Chrysanthemum 'Pink Allouise' 2 x Chrysanthemum 'White Allouise' 2 x Chrysanthemum 'Purple Regal Mist' 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 £14.96 Quantity