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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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
Pinks 'Doris' (Clove Scented) Dianthus Frilled candy pink flowers with a red centre will fragrance your garden 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: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 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 £8.49 Quantity
Penstemon 'Amelia' Sophisticated elegance with real staying power! Bursting into bloom in summer, this semi evergreen perennial produces masses of tubular red flowers with satiny white throats. Blooming all summer long and well into autumn, Penstemon Amelia perseveres through rain or drought, and is slug resistant too. A classic cottage garden plant for well drained borders and patio containers. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity
Astrantia Collection (Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort) Two vibrant and beautifully coloured Astrantia bearing pincushion flowers on wiry stems above bright green palmate foliage. These hardy perennials simply thrive in woodland gardens, beside ponds and streams or in damp garden borders. Flowering all summer, Masterwort makes an interesting fresh or dried cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. Collection comprises 3 plants each of: Astrantia major ‘Venice’ - Richly coloured flower heads of deep ruby-red. Astrantia 'Roma' - Beautiful candy pink flowers. More info 6 bareroot plants - 3 of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £6 £17.98 Quantity