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
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
