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 May 2013 £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 May 2013 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 May 2013 ~~£9.99~~ £4.99 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £13 £6.98 Quantity 20 plug plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £30 £9.96 Quantity
Phlox 'Fragrant Collection' Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Supreme colour and scent from these bold varieties. Plant them in borders 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. Collection comprises: Nicky (Violet), Laura (Lavender with a white centre), Admiral (Pure white), Orange Perfection (Orange red). 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 SAVE £25 £14.96 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
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
Penstemon 'Summer Bluebell' Extend the short bluebell season with this beautiful unique Penstemon! It has an incredibly eye-catching colour that looks just like a bluebell, this variety is as tough as old boots too, so you can grow almost anywhere and they'll flower from June to October. These hardy perennials will even come back year after year. Supplied as plug tray plants. More info 24 plug tray plants Despatch: By end of May 2013 £9.99 Quantity 48 plug tray plants Despatch: SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity 72 plug tray plants Despatch: SAVE £12 £17.97 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
Liatris spicata (Gayfeather) Stiff spikes of tightly packed buds open from the top of the stem downwards to reveal columns of fluffy mauve blooms. The colourful display in late summer attracts clouds of bees and butterflies. This undemanding perennial also makes a bold cut flower for vases in doors. Height: 150cm (60"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info 4 plants Despatch: £5.99 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: 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