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
Leek is the staple and most important ingredient in two world famous soups. Scotland's cock-a-leekie and France's crème vichyssoise. Musselburgh is the most popular variety for its strong growing habit. It is very winter hardy producing thick stems and will be ready from November onwards. A main crop winter vegetable that should be grown on an outdoor plot. Pack size: 425 Seeds
Leek Blue Solaise is a traditional French variety with deep blue-purple leaves. It has a superb flavour and is very hardy. Not only is it a well known tasty winter vegetable, but its root system has the added advantage of improving heavy soils. They are a long season vegetable, requiring maintenance, but they really are worth the effort; so its…
Lettuce "All The Year Round" is a superb variety for spring, summer and autumn sowing in succession. Its a traditional favourite butterhead. They produce medium sized vegetables with a good flavour and nice crisp texture. Lettuce is one of the staple ingredients in a crispy, fresh summer salad. So what could be better than growing your very own lettuce to…
A real old favourite, Lobjoits Green is considered to be the best Cos lettuce with its deep green outer leaves, the colour is retained in the heart. This variety is very crisp and well flavoured and is ideal for spring and autumn sowings. Pack size: 1400 Seeds RHS Award
The popular gardeners choice, Little Gem produces small compact heads of bright green. They are slightly more open than other varieties but outstanding for its flavour. Sow early spring up to July. This can also be used as mini veg! Lettuce is one of the staple ingredients in a crispy, fresh summer salad. So what could be better than growing…
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
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