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
Easy to grow! A first year flowering hardy perennial producing attractive fruity colours. Attracts bees and butterflies. Sow March to May. Flowers July to September Height: 60-70cm (24-30") Pack size: 40 Seeds
An attractive bedding plant with its intriguing long red tassels but it can also be dried for winter use and makes a great pot plant. Flowers July to September. Height 100cm (40") Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 2200 Seeds
Ammi Majus, also known as Bishop's Flower, produces pretty white flower heads. It is the ideal addition to flower arrangements, bouquet and borders and is a very suitable flower for drying. Sow in April to June for flowers July to September. The height of the plant will reach an approximate 90cm (36"). Hardy Annual Warning: Ammi is part of the…
A stunning tall stemmed mixture of six bright colours. Ideal for adding height to annual borders or used as an eye-catching long stemmed cut flower creating a touch of elegance to your floral arrangements. Hardy Perennial treat as Half Hardy Annual Height: 120cm (48in) Pack size: 50 Seeds
The ever popular snapdragon. Admiral Mixed F1 is an early flowering variety, ideal as a cut flower outdoors or under glass. A mixture of six vibrant colours. Can also be used to add height to border displays. Plants may need staking in exposed areas. Height: 120cm (48") Hardy Perennial but treat as a Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 50 Seeds
One of the cottage garden's most beautiful flowers, McKanas Giant produces long spurred blooms in a multitude of colours and combinations. The flowers have the most delicate and unusual looking appearance and make an ideal plant to have in your flower bed, reaching an approximate height of 75cm. This variety is also very attractive to bees and pollinators. Pack size: 175 Seeds
This variety of Aster makes a bold display and a superb cut flower. Duchess is later flowering than other varieties of Aster but once it does flower, it produces stunning large chrysanthemum like blooms with thick in-curved petals at an approximate height of 60cm. Half hardy annual Pack size: 200 Seeds
Ostrich Plume Aster produces stunning and very large double blooms with feathered re-curved petals. It has a branching habit that makes it prolific and makes a gorgeous cut flower for your home.The plant will grow to a height of approximately 45cm. Half hardy annual Pack size: 250 Seeds
Spring Falls is a delightful mixture of the shades of blues, purples, violets and reds. There is nothing like it in spring for a show of colour, to bring a cheery smile to your face. With a low growing height of 10cm, this variety cascades beautifully over rockeries and walls. Hardy Perennial Pack size: 400 Seeds
Begonia Sunshine Carpet is a special economy mixture ideal for mass bedding plants. This variety produces a lovely mixture of flower colours and foliage in both deep green and bronze and grows to an approximate height of 30cm. It is a fibrous rooted type which produces thin, thread like roots that branch out in all directions.Wonderful for bedding, containers and borders. Half…
A unique new colour in Calendula, large double pale lemon blooms with a deep yellow heart. Dwarf, compact, bushy and free flowering, in sunny borders or containers. Height: 40cm (16in) Hardy Annual Pack size: 100 Seeds
Oopsy Daisy are single daisy-like flowers with striking lemon bi-colour petals. The plant is very compact, making it ideal for patios, borders and pots. The plant should reach an approximate height of 20cm (8") and is the perfect choice to encourage pollinators such as bees into the garden. Height: 20-25cm (8-10") Hardy Annual Flowers Pack size: 100 Seeds
Calendula Orange King is exactly as its name would suggest, with brilliant orange double flowers in April and May on bright green foliage. If they are planted in clumps they seem to glow at night and reach a height of 45-60cm. Hardy Annual Pack size: 150 Seeds
The traditional flower used in wedding button holes, the flowers of Carnation Hardy Border Mixed may not be quite as tightly double as the annual types but they are full of fragrance, and in milder areas they can be a fully perennial variety. This plant will flower from May to September at an approximate height of 35-40cm. Half Hardy Perennial Pack size: 75 Seeds
Attractive heirloom variety of Corn Marigold, with gorgeous primrose-yellow flowers, 5-7cm in diameter. Easy to grow with the ideal habit to add height to borders as well as making an excellent cut flower. Hardy Annual Height: 75cm (30in) Pack size: 400 Seeds
Rainbow Chrysanthemums produces single flowers with delightful circles of contrasting colour on each bloom, which really do show how aptly named they are. The blooms show in a wide mixture of colours and shades and flowers from June to September at a height of approximately 60cm (24") Hardy annual. Pack size: 500 Seeds
Cineraria Maritime Silver Dust is a dwarf strain of this popular edging and contrast plant that has the most beautiful lace like and finely cut silver foliage. It is an ideal choice for the edges because it grows to a tiny height of approximately 30cm. Half Hardy Perennial, but treat as Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 150 Seeds
Cosmos Apricota has an exceptional colour, in adorable shades of apricot with a hint of pink and a lovely soft pink centre. Sure to make a wonderful display towards the back of border, and the long stems can be cut as they're perfect for bouquets. Bipinnatus type. Half Hardy Annual Height: 60-80cm (24-32in) Pack size: 50 Seeds
Double Click Rose Bon Bon Cosmos is the first separate colour for a fully double Cosmos bipinnatus. This variety will add height and interest to the border with the blooms reaching an approximate height of between 60-90cm (24-36"). This Cosmos will provide bright splashes of colour all the way through until late summer. Height: 60-90cm (24-36") Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 50…
Cosmos Sensations Mixed produces large single daisy like flowers in shades of pink, red and white all with a small yellow centre. This variety will grow to an approximate height of 90cm and is very attractive to bees and pollinators. Makes for a stunning cut flower and will bloom all summer long. Height:90cm (36") Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 200 Seeds
Deep Orange double - Semi double blooms sit above neat compact mounds of deep green foliage . Stunning when planted en masse in borders or large containers. Height: 25-30cm (10-12in) Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 50 Seeds
These Dahlias were bred on and developed from Bishop of Llandaff. A fiery, mid-height dahlia mix in a range of striking colours, all enhanced by the rich bronze foliage. Stunning in border. Height: 60-75cm (24-30") Half Hardy Perennial, but treat as a Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 100 Seeds
The real advantage in growing Dahlias from seed is that you get the best of both worlds. The first year will provide a very economical collection of bright flowers and each plant will produce tubers that can be carefully lifted at the end of the end of the season for storing and re-planting the following year. Cactus Mixed produces large…
