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
A traditional early, compact, fast growing pointed cabbage with few outer leaves and good solid hearts. Excellent flavour and texture. A reliable old favourite. Greyhound is fast growing, making it ideal for successional sowings. Pack size: 500 Seeds
Following the unfortunate departure of old favourite January King, here is the next best thing Cabbage Marabel is a high yielding and very long standing Hybrid January King selection. Looks and tastes just as good as the Original January king with the added benefit of hybrid vigour providing outstanding garden performance. Pack size: 50 Seeds
Calabrese 'Marathon' is a reliable variety with large blue-green heads which are slow to run to seed. Good disease resistance. This allows later sowings and an extended harvest period. RHS Award Pack size: 100 Seeds
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
This is a much grown main crop and storing variety. Produces heavy yields with long thick roots, good colour and flavour. This variety can be left in the ground in most winters and pulled as required. RHS Award GARDENER'S CHOICE. Pack size: 2000 Seeds
An immensely popular variety highly recommended as an early maincrop. It is stump rooted with a deep orange colour, smooth skin and solid, thick delicious flesh with a small core. This variety of carrot is classed as a second early. Often successfully used for exhibitions. Pack size: 2000 Seeds
Carrot seeds "Paris Market" with almost spherical roots not only has good colour and flavour but is also ideal for production in shallow or stony soils. Also great for growing in window boxes or patio containers. They are a delicious carrot, especially when eaten young (when roots are 4-5cm). Pack size: 750 Seeds
The first variety to have tolerance to Carrot Fly as it is far less attractive to the egg laying flies. Broad shouldered, stump ended roots with smooth skin and excellent colour. Nantes type for mid-season. Carrot Flyaway was bred to show resistance to carrot fly but unfortunately is not immune to attack. Being such a dry year, carrot fly appear…
A good old standby variety as it is highly reliable. The quality of this vegetable truly is the mark of a good gardener with large curds surrounded by dark green leaves. Sow October in a cold frame, plant out in March, cut in June. Sow February to April, cut late June to September. Cauliflower, not being one of the easiest…
