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…
Tall elegant spikes of mainly semi-double blooms in a superb range of colours from violet, blue and white. Plant at the back of border for a real cottage garden spectacular look. Toxic - Harmful if eaten. Hardy Perennial Height: 150cm - Up to 180cm (70”) Pack size: 70 Seeds
Echinacea White Swan is a fabulous flower that is excellent for the border and containers. The medicinal plants are attractive to bees and butterflies and this variety makes for a good cut flower. White Swan Echinaceas like to be kept well fertilized. Height: 60-78cm (24-28") Hardy Perennial Pack size: 150 Seeds
Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) makes for a splendid sight when planted in clumps. The blooms produced are large purple red flowers with orange centres. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators. This drought tolerant variety makes for a lovely cut flower and flowers from June to September at an approximate height of 90-100cm. Hardy Perennial Pack size: 100 Seeds
Edible Flower Seed Collection Pack Create the Michelin-star restaurant look to your salads, main course or dessert with a sprinkle of a few edible flowers, each adding colour, texture and a touch of class to your dishes. This collection pack contains 5 individual foils of: Sunflower Giant Single S/C 20 Marigold Calendula Pot S/C 75 Nasturtium Tom Thumb Mixed S/C…
Another traditional cottage garden flower favourite. Tall elegant spires of trumpet shaped flowers in a wide colour range, including many shades of purples. Attracts bees and butterflies with its lightly sweet fragrance. Height: 125- 150cm. (48-60") Hardy Biennial CAUTION: TOXIC IF EATEN Pack size: 1400 Seeds
Pinkish yellow flowers with brown mottling inside. A lovely apricot coloured plant for cottage gardens. Plant in clumps for best effect. Height 90-120cm. Hardy Biennial Pack size: 150 Seeds
Firebird is a half hardy annual, producing masses of large 4cm diameter anemone flowered blooms. Blooms have bold, deep copper outer edges with the inner petals suffused with an eye-catching golden orange. Stunning in borders or containers, even performing well under adverse conditions. Half Hardy Annual Height: 35cm (14in) Pack size: 50 Seeds
Stunning mixture of striped blooms in red and rose shades. Ideal for a sunny border or container where blooms will open at the first glimpse of sunshine. Height: 25cm (10") Half Hardy Perennial, BUT treat as Half hardy annual Pack size: 25 Seeds
Large white flowers surrounded by lacy cloud like green foliage. Flowers June to August. Height 60cm. A delicate and graceful bloom that is the flower arrangers favourite. Quickly becoming a popular cut flower for wedding uses, either in bouquets or for general venue decorations. Height 45cm (18"). Hardy Annual Pack size: 1350 Seeds
A real cottage garden plant with tall strong stems with bright green foliage lined with double flowers in shades from yellow and white to purple and red. Height: 180cm (6ft plus). Hardy Perennial Pack size: 60 Seeds
Long spikes of large single flowers in a wide colour range ideal for adding height to borders. The hand shaped foliage shows some tolerance against Rust. Height: 150cm (60in). Hardy Perennial Pack size: 70 Seeds
Sadly this form does not have the fragrance of sweet peas but it makes up for it with the sheer quantity, size and colour of the blooms. A perennial mixture of deep purple-red, pink to white. Provide some form of trellis, wires, teepees or netting supports for plants to climb up and disguise sheds, fences or walls. Also makes a…
Lavender Munstead Dwarf is a very attractive plant to bees and other insects. It makes for an excellent cut flower but can also be dried to make Pot Pourri. Grow it in containers, or as a low dense hedge to soften your pathways, just be sure to plant it somewhere where you can enjoy its beguiling fragrance. This variety grows…
The true French lavender with tiny fragrant deep purple flowers topped by rosy-purple bracts. Stunning in borders or containers, and perfect for attracting the bees! Height: 60cm (24") Half Hardy Perennial Pack size: 125 Seeds
A quick and easy to grow flower, named for its white saucer shaped flowers with bold yellow centre and often called the Poached Egg plant. Bees love it and it self seeds. A really useful plant to have in the garden as it attracts hover-flies that feed on greenfly making it the ideal companion plant for your roses. A bushy…
These mixed seeds have an immensely variable colour range, with two shades of a single colour and contrasting bi-colours. Lupins are a true cottage garden flower. There is little to rival a mass planting of lupins with their tall spikes glowing with colour in May and June. Growing Lupins from seed is a much more cost effective way to grow…
Still one of the most popular varieties of Marigolds. Compact, uniform plants with reliable displays of large bright flowers in shades of orange, gold and mahogany. Height: 15cm. French double Marigold (Patula) Pack size: 100 Seeds
The best open pollinated African marigold (Erecta) on the market. British bred with extremely weather resistant flowers due to the unique petal formation which prevents excessive water being held in the blooms. Height 30cm (12") Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 50 Seeds
A more dwarf habit than Empress of India with compact dark foliage abd vibrant orange-red flowers. Perfect for borders or containers. Hardy Annual Height: 20cm (8") Pack size: 30 Seeds
A new colour in Nasturtium Tip top, offering soft cream blooms with pink blush on compact plants that flower well above the foliage. For borders and containers. Please note: More blush will appear on blooms if grown in semi shade. Height: 20-25cm (8-10in) Hardy Annual Pack size: 30 Seeds
Whispers Mixed are an outstanding taller garden variety to add height, structure and movement to any border. They have an excellent disease resistance and will flower from May until the first frosts. Theses stunning flowers can grow to an approximate height of 90-100cm (36-39"). Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 70 Seeds
Sweet fragrant white, trumpet-shaped flowers which bloom throughout the summer. This tall growing variety is ideal for the rear of borders or centre of island beds. Height 150cm. Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 450 Seeds
An unusual Nigella with delicate white flowers with intriguing little green stamens. These are followed by dark, almost black and very ornamental seed pods ideal for drying at the end of the season, to add to dried flower arrangements. Hardy Annual Height: 60cm (24in) Pack size: 300 Seeds
Finely cut bright green foliage with lovely cornflower blue flowers followed by seed pods much valued in dried arrangements. Height: 45-60cm. Hardy Annual Pack size: 500 Seeds
Has all the delights of bedding, drying and cutting use but in an attractive range of colours from pink, purple, lilac, blue and white. Also known as Love in the Mist and loved by flower arrangers. Height 40-50cm (16-20in). Hardy Annual Pack size: 500 Seeds
A spooktacular black pansy! Stunning planted on its own or why not contrast its velvety petals with other brightly coloured plants. Ideal added to borders or containers. Height: 18cm (7in) Can be treated as Hardy Perennial, Hardy Biennial or Half-hardy Annual. Pack size: 20 Seeds
This really is a terrific value packet. These Pansys can boast a wide range of colours to brighten any winter day. Sow July for winter and spring flowers. They grow to a height of approximately 15-20cm. Pack size: 100 Seeds
Extremely prolific plants with a trailing habit and extra large flowers, although not a true trailing variety. Ideal for baskets, window boxes or pots on the patio, and will flower all summer, creating a stunning look in your garden. Height: 35-40cm (14-16") Half hardy annual - Grandiflora single Pack size: 100 Seeds
Petunia Merlin is excellent on account of its dwarf compact plant habit and uniformity over the entire flowering season. Plants do not spread out even after rain, with flowers about 6.5cm (2 1/2") across. Height: 30cm (12") Half hardy annual - multiflora single. Pack size: 100 Seeds
One of our most favourite plants for early garden cover, Pacific Giants is carefully selected from prime plants which enables this strain to produce extra large flowers on strong stems in bold solid colours, that will contrast well against green foliage. Because of this, this makes for a superb pot plant and can reach and approximate height of 25-30cm. They prefer moist…
An incredibly glamorous poppy with sumptuous double peony flowers in the deepest purple, almost black shade. Ideal for adding height and interest to annual borders. Height: 90cm (36") Hardy Annual - paeoniflorum type Pack size: 500 Seeds
This unusual poppy features a striking white cross in the centre of the crimson flowers and each single petal is fringed with lacy edges. Pack size: 2000 Seeds
Originally bred locally in Essex by Ralph Gould. Free flowering bushy variety of Rudbeckia with yellow blooms with an eye catching dark ring in the centre, adding to its appeal. Flowers all summer until first autumn frosts. Excellent weather resistance. Height: 70cm (28") Pack size: 150 Seeds
Rudbeckia Marmalade seeds produce large golden single daisy like flowers, with dark brown eyes. Makes a good cut flower and a clump in a border looks great. Weather resistant blooms. Height 60cm (24in). Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 450 Seeds
Although Salvias tend to be later than other bedding plants, it is worth the wait for their brilliant vivid scarlet, spikes of flowers and bright green foliage. Blaze of fire is one of the most popular varieties of Salvias, not just because of their vivid colour, but because they are perfect for pollinators. Half Hardy Annual Height 30cm (12") Pack…
Stunning deep wine-red blooms, which as they mature develop a gorgeous metallic sheen. Fast growing sunflowers. Tall, multi-stemmed plants are sure to create interest in borders. These sunflowers can grow to an ultimate height of 2 metres. Position in full sun, preferably in a position sheltered from winds. Hardy Annual Height: 2m (80cm) Pack size: 20 Seeds
These sunflowers produce large pollen free blooms, golden yellow with a cinnamon dusting, giving it a rich orange appearance. Rich in nectar so they are bee friendly! Adds heights to borders, and as these don't have any pollen, they're great flowers for cutting! Height: 180cm (6') Hardy Annual Pack size: 25 Seeds
A popular variety which children love to grow! Tall strong stems topped with bright yellow flowers that follow the sun during the day. This sunflower really does grow into a giant. Height: 200-300cm. Hardy Annual Pack size: 50 Seeds
Spectacular semi-tall variety bearing eye-catching fully double lemon-yellow blooms, on strong plants capable of each producing up to 5 fluffy blooms. Sure to add height and interest to borders or used as a cut flower. Height: 90-120cm (36-48in) Hardy Annual Pack size: 20 Seeds
Very showy, dwarf plants for bedding or containers. Stocky plants carry many small centred, bright yellow flowers up to 12cm (5in) across. As the centre flower begins to open, lateral branches are already in bud for a longer lasting display. Height: 40cm (16in) Hardy Annual Pack size: 30 Seeds
Eye-catching bi-coloured petals with a dark red base and golden yellow tips, surrounding a dark centre. Long stems ideal for adding height to borders or as a decorative cut flower. Height: 120cm (4ft) Hardy Annual Pack size: 25 Seeds
Delightful soft yellow small round blooms each enhanced by a dark centre, on short stems making them ideal for cutting and adding to smaller bouquets. Each small 8cm bloom is accompanied by many more on well branched plants flowering freely all summer towards the back of borders. Makes a good cut flower too. Height: 120cm (4ft) Hardy Annual Pack size:…
Delightful lemon yellow sunflowers with black centres. Basal branching with long stems ideal for cutting. Flowers over a long period Height: 150cm (5ft) Hardy Annual Pack size: 30 Seeds
Matucana is an old-fashioned, grandiflora sweet pea, with deep purple and red flowers with a good tolerance to the summer heat, making it a good patio addition. An interesting fact about this variety is that it was originally found in Peru around 1543, and was introduced to Britain in the 17th Century. Kings seeds recommend sowing seeds into a good quality…
Mollie Rilestone is a beautifully delicate sweet pea with cream ground picotee. Hardy Annual Height: 180cm - 220cm Kings seeds recommend sowing seeds into a good quality seed sowing compost and water only with tap water. Do not use butt water as this can contain harmful pathogens, resulting in poor germination. Pack size: 20 Seeds
A stunning mixture of heirloom varieties. The plants have smaller blooms on long strong stems, but they are full of fragrance. Ideal variety for cutting or adding colour to the garden. Hardy Annual Height: 180cm (6ft) Kings seeds recommend sowing seeds into a good quality seed sowing compost and water only with tap water, rather than from a water butt. …
Painted Lady is the traditional pink and white bi-colour sweet pea which usually produces three to four flowers per stem and is the ideal choice for patio growing. An old fashioned type dating back to the 18th century. Hardy Annual Height: 1.8m (6ft) Sweet Peas are a very easy to grow flower. They are undemanding and pretty well disease free, but like…
White Supreme sweet peas have beautiful large, high-quality brilliant white blooms on long, strong stems, great for the show bench. They have a rich yet sweet scent, making this variety ideal for cutting. Can grow up to 180cm (6ft tall) Hardy Annual Pack size: 20 Seeds
Spencer Waved Mix is a blended mixture of outstanding quality. Made up of separate coloured Sweet Peas chosen for their garden performance, colour and delightful scent. Grown here on our premises at Monks Farm, Kelvedon. Our founder, E.W King loved Sweet Peas. He was often seen with a Sweet Pea in his buttonhole. Producing Sweet Pea seeds become a big…
Slender stems are packed with tight clusters of airy and light lilac flowers that look fabulous in a bedding border. Ideal as a cut flower, and a pollinator favourite! Flowers in just 12 - 14 weeks after sowing, typically from June to late September/October. Height: 120cm (48'') Hardy Perennial Pack size: 250 Seeds
Cowslip is a native British wildflower commonly found in hedgerows, meadows and in woodlands. The leaves are similar to the primrose and the creamy-yellow nodding, fragrant flowers are born on straight stems. Grow in the sun or partial shade in good garden soil. Flowers from April to May. Height: 22cm Hardy Perennial Stratification - Subject seed to the cold winter…
A wide range of wildflower species to attract wildlife to your garden. Helps to attract beneficial insects including butterflies and bees. This mixture contains 20% wild flowers and 80% grasses seeds for quick and easy establishment. Providing colour and insect interest over a long period. Wildflower native species: Foxglove, Common Knapweed, Cornflower, Yarrow, Field Scabious, Field Poppy, Musk Mallow, Oxeye, Daisy,…
Semi-double flowers with large flat petals in a wide range of colours on long strong stems. A real sun loving flower, at its best Zinnia's are really good summer flowers. A wide range of colours with large double flowers. Height: 75cm (30") Half Hardy Annual Pack size: 130 Seeds
Usual and eye-catching lime green large dahlia flowered blooms on tall stems ideal for cutting. Half Hardy Annual Height: 65cm (26in) Pack size: 100 Seeds
Robust plants have excellent garden performance, flowering over a long period and producing an abundance of fully double, deep pink-purple, dahlia-like flowers. Half Hardy Annual Height: 90cm (36in) Zinnia elegans Pack size: 100 Seeds
