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
Walkers Low is a clump forming upright perennial with aromatic foliage and blue tubular flowers. Height 0.5m Spread 0.5m. Flowering time Summer. Supplied as a professional size plant in a 2L pot, all plants are health checked before sending with a Scottish plant passport. Depending on when in the season you buy, they may be getting ready to flower, in…
Garnet is a beautiful penstemon producing pinkish red tubular flowers with a white striped throat all summer. Penstemon 'Garnet' is a particularly elegant penstemon, bearing slender, foxglove-like flowers in wine-red, from July to October, against fresh green leaves. Like most penstemons, it's perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or in pot on the patio, and its blooms are…
Ivory white bells crowd the upright stems of Penstemon 'Wedding Day' above a neat clump of narrow semi-evergreen foliage. Brimming with understated elegance, this hardy perennial blends effortlessly into herbaceous borders. This cultivar has been bred to withstand lower temperatures and inclement weather, making it perfect for UK summers. It has staying power too - flowering continuously from early summer…
Polemonium 'Stairway to Heaven'. Bright creamy margined fern-like foliage that emerges in Spring strongly pink tinged, remaining pink edged for some time. Flowers come later and are a clear pale sky blue produced in a long succession on lax stems. A most attractive and stable variegated Jacobs Ladder. Supplied as a professional size plant in a 2L pot, all plants…
Slender, and long stems produce sprays of lovely pink flowers each with a raspberry red eyes. These emerge from a mound of lush foliage. A great plant for placing at the front of a border where it will sit happily with it's neighbours even if they are a little over shadowing. Supplied as a professional size plant in a 2L…
Potentilla Fruticosa 'Sunset' produces warm yellow, saucer-shaped blooms during the summer from as early as May through to late September. These joyful flowers sit amongst compact foliage that comprises of petite green leaves that really make the sunny yellow petals stand out. Cinquefoil Fruitcosa Sunset is a great shrub for brightening up garden borders, patio containers or when planted along…
Primula bulleyana also known as the Bulley’s primula is one of a group of primulas known as the Candelabra primulas or Bog garden primulas that originate from China. They produce lovely whorls of orange flowers on tall stems from May to July and work really well with foliage plants such as Hostas and Ferns. Best in partial or full shade…
Tiny lilac petals gradually creep up scarlet flower heads as their blooms unfurl. Primula vialli is ideal for damp, shady spots and lovely in large groups around bog gardens, woodlands and the damp soil at ponds edges. Cut a few of their stout stems for an enchanting indoor display. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as a professional size…
This handsome Jerusalem sage produces bluish-lilac flowers from late winter to late spring. Considered one of the best pulmonarias for foliage, the mid-green leaves are marbled and hairy to touch. An excellent groundcover plant for moist, shady spots, it looks great at the front of the border or for edging paths. Supplied as a professional size plant in a 2L…
Salvia ‘Hot Lips’ will add colour to any cottage garden border, containers or bedding schemes. The elegant bi-colour blooms protrude from the slender stems of this bushy, hardy perennial plant. However, when the weather is hot, the bi-colour can sometimes grow in solid red or white instead, which makes for some added interest in summer months. Bring into a sheltered…
A great perennial for year round interest, it spreads to form a carpet of evergreen foliage, preferring shadier spots. Puts on an ethereal display of tiny, white, star-shaped flowers appearing in late spring and early summer. Requiring minimal attention, Saxifraga × urbium prefers a moist area - particularly during the warmer months of the year - great filler plant, or…
Tall, upright sedums form substantial clumps of foliage which can be substituted for shrubs in the landscape. Their stout, sturdy stems support the massive flower heads which develop in summer and burst into bloom in fall. If left standing, they provide winter interest and food for birds.This English variety is distinguished from ‘Autumn Joy’ by its compact habit and large…
Boldly variegated leaves forming thick clumps give rise to large flat heads of pink flowers that are much loved by butterflies. Appearing as they do in late summer or autumn they are a welcome sight, although with the variegated leaves there is something pretty during the whole of the growing season. Height and spread 30cm (1′). Flowering Sept-Oct. Sunny site.…
Sedum 'Summer Snow' is a semi-evergreen succulent that produces pretty, pure-white flowers with a pink stamen. They are the ideal choice for rockeries, dry stone walls, patio containers or general ground cover where it can help to suppress weeds. Stonecrop Summer Snow is often used for green roof tops and will grow in full sun or partial shade in most…
Hardy low growing perennial which is ideal for ground cover, with mid-green toothed foliage. Upright deep blue flower spikes during summer. Grows best in full sun or semi shade and well drained soil. Height and spread 30cm x 30cm. Supplied as a professional size plant in a 2L pot, all plants are health checked before sending with a Scottish plant…