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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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
Geranium 'Hardy Blues' (Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium) Low mounds of foliage produce a profusion of flowers throughout summer from this colourful mix of cottage garden favourites. The cup shaped flowers range from solid white to solid blue, with an infinite combination of splashes of colour in between. This marvellous mix of perennial geraniums will grow almost anywhere. Perfect for groundcover or filling gaps in borders. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as bare root plants. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £8 £11.98 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
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
Hosta 'White Feather' (Plantain Lily) A very unusual variety! Emerging leaves appear almost totally white, slowly developing green streaks until the whole leaf turns green. Spikes of lavender flowers tower over the lush foliage from mid summer. Unlike other varieties, White Feather tolerates a sunny position making an attractive border or container plant. Also excellent as ground cover in woodland gardens or on the outskirts of ponds and boggy areas. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as size one bareroot plants. More info 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 4 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Astrantia major 'Venice' (Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort) Richly coloured pincushion flower heads of deep ruby-red look superb among damp garden borders, and nestled in moist soils next to ponds. Hardy perennial Astrantia 'Venice' is more vigorous than other varieties forming attractive clumps palmate foliage. The long lasting summer blooms make an interesting cut flower for drying or using in fresh arrangements. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Size 1 bare root supplied. More info 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £11.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £6 £17.98 Quantity
Bleeding Heart (Red) Dicentra spectabilis (Dutchman's Breeches, Lyre Flower) Rose pink heart shaped flowers drip from the gracefully arching stems of this handsome perennial. The beautiful spring flowers are held above finely cut, fern-like foliage with an elegance that is hard to match. A stunning addition to spring borders, cottage gardens and woodlands. Height: 120 cm (48"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 2 plants - red Despatch: By end of November 2013 £6.99 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
Phlox 'Orange Perfection' Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Bold orange red blooms to make a big impact in summer borders. Plant them in 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
Phlox 'Admiral' Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Crisp white 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
Phlox 'Laura' Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Magnificent heads of lavender pink flowers with petals that bleed into pure white centres. 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