All plants sold between now (09/25) and Spring 2026 will be losing foliage and will possibly be dormant ie. live roots or perennation structure ie bulb, but will have little or no above ground structure. They are still viable and will regrow in spring. If you have any questions please email me iain@borringtons.com Dismiss
Flowering from June through August - great for cut flowers and pollinators. Long stems topped with branched heads of lovely white, double button flowers, will spread to fill a space. A real midsummer treat!!! Supplied in a 2L pot. At this size plants will be ready to flower quickly depending on when planted, unlike the ones supplied as 9cm pot…
Upright, bushy, hardy, decidious perennial with narrow, lance-shaped dark-green foliage. Lilac-blue daisy like flowers appear in Autumn Eventual Spread - 1m Eventual Height – 0.5m Full Sun/Part Shade - Fast Growing - Prefers moist, well-drained soil - Fully Hardy Supplied in a 2L pot. At this size plants will be ready to flower quickly depending on when planted, unlike the…
Astilbe 'Weisse Gloria' is a medium height Astilbe cultivar with very fine white flower plumes above light green foliage. Position: Full sun, partial shade, sometimes full shade Soil: Almost any soil - happy with wet soil Flowers: July, August, September Hardiness: Fully hardy Habit: Bushy, Clump forming Foliage: Deciduous Height: 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft) Spread: 30…
A really good vigorous cultivar with impressive flower spikes in an attractive magenta-pink. One of the best and most impressive Astilbes. Feathery mounds of foliage and such impressive flowers what a combination. At home in any sunny or semi shaded site with adequate moisture. Height and spread 90cm (3′) Supplied as a professional size plant in a 2L pot, all…
The longest flowering of all astrantia and a cottage garden favourite which is equally at home in modern garden designs. Astrantia major 'Pink Pride' is adored by pollinators and the charming, dainty pink blooms stand proudly atop strong wiry stems up to 60cm tall from June through to August. Known as the pincushion flower, or Hattie's Pincushion, astrantia prefer moist,…
'Major White' is a perennial that grows to 90cm tall, with white to greenish-white pin-cushion flowerheads opening in mid summer. Ideal for cutting, cottage gardens and looks great on path edges, where the pretty flowers can be seen. Really solid year on year performer. Supplied as a professional size plant in a 2L pot, all plants are health checked before…
Burgundy Lace is a cool metallic looking fern with spectacular burgundy infused foliage. These striking deciduous perennials known as Japanese 'painted lady ferns' are easy to grow and are low maintenance making them the perfect addition for even the most novice of gardeners. These unique and intriguing ferns have a dramatic appearance with arching foliage that appears a purple maroon…
Athyrium 'Ursula Red' is an exciting and dramatic fern variety that is an exceptional addition to the garden. With arching triangular leaves marked deep purple at the base and along the stem accompanied by striking silver white tipped pinnules, these deciduous Japanese perennials are sure to add character and interest within the summer garden. Low growing, they reach a mature…
Matthew Biggs has been a professional gardener for over 20 years. In this comprehensive book, he shares his extensive knowledge of a wide variety of vegetables and inspires the gardener to take on the fulfilling activity of vegetable growing. His advice is practical as well as encouraging and is applicable to the backyard, garden, greenhouse and kitchen. With an A-Z…
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Regarded as one of the hardiest cultivars, 'Lucifer' adds a tropical flair to northern gardens. Beginning in midsummer and continuing into early fall in some climates, brilliant flame red flowers stand in rows on wiry, gracefully arched stems that are perfect for cutting. Crocosmia's broad, sword-like leaves are attractive even when the plants are not in bloom and, from a…
The tall wiry rod emerges in August from stiff grassy foliage, the tip weighted gracefully with pink bells, which develop into bead-like clusters of seed. Suitably elegant arching over and reflected in water. Dierama grow in the grasslands of South Africa. Once planted they can take 2-3 years to settle down, before they send up flowering sheaths. Supplied as a…
These solid perennials bloom over a long period, attracting bees and butterflies to their daisy-like flower heads. Echinacea purpurea is tough and reliable, coping well on most soils and happily tolerating coastal conditions. The plant is undemanding and easy to grow and blends seamlessly into cottage garden planting schemes. Coneflowers are perfect for ‘filling out’ the back of herbaceous borders,…