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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Peony 'Everlasting Treasure' Paeonia (Itoh Peony) Rare hybrid Superb cut flower A rare cross between an herbaceous peony and a tree peony has created this stunning intersectional hybrid. The result is a statuesque Itoh Peony with an upright bushy habit, and long lasting golden, cup shaped blooms reminiscent of its tree peony parentage. Peony 'Everlasting Treasure' makes a captivating addition to herbaceous borders and a superb cut flower. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 150cm (59"). Supplied as 2/3 eye bareroot. More info 1 bareroot plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 £19.99 Quantity 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £10 £29.98 Quantity 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 2 plants + 1 FREE - SAVE £14.99 £29.98 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
Chinese Lantern Physalis alkekengi (Ground Cherry, Japanese Lantern) Grown for the intriguing papery lanterns which enclose its bright orange autumn fruits. The stems of vibrant lanterns can be cut for dried flower arrangements, or left on the plant where they add winter interest; slowly becoming ornate skeletons. This undemanding perennial is easy to grow and will thrive in most situations. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 90cm (36"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 Quantity
Aquilegia Hybrids (Columbine, Granny's Bonnet) Commonly known as Columbine, these dainty hardy perennials are a cottage garden essential! Nodding flowers with long spurs are held aloft attractive foliage on tall wiry stems. Reliable and easy to grow, these classic perennials are perfect for traditional borders. Aquilegia flowers make an adorable cut flower for indoor displays too! Height: 75cm (30"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 4 plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £5.99 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
Echinacea 'Magic Box' (Coneflower) One of the best assortments of Coneflower available combining a bright blend of colours and forms all in one vibrant mix. Echinacea 'Magic Box' produces long lasting flowers from July to September that will attract wildlife to the garden and receive admiring glances when used as a cut flower indoors. Height: 75cm (30"). 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
Astrantia 'Roma' (Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort) Beautiful pincushion flower heads of candy pink appear on wiry stems above bright green palmate foliage throughout the summer. Astrantia 'Roma' has a longer flowering period than many other varieties and thrives in woodland gardens, beside ponds and streams or in damp garden borders. Masterwort also makes an interesting fresh or dried cut flower. 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
Echinacea Blend (Coneflower) Late summer colour Good cut flower Attractive to wildlife A fantastic blend of pink, white and yellow coneflowers to brighten borders in late summer. Well known for its use in herbal medicine, this hardy perennial makes an attractive cut flower. Remember to leave some for the wildlife in your garden; butterflies love their nectar and birds will flock to Echinacea seed heads at the end of the summer! Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18") Supplied as bare root plants. More info 5 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.99 Quantity 10 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £3 £12.98 Quantity 20 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £17 £14.96 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