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
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
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
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
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
This perennial mint is a type of spearmint. The mint leaves have many uses. They are used for the traditional mint sauce to go with delicious roasted lamb or made into a mint tea. Mint is particularly tasty for adding to the water when boiling new potatoes such as Jersey Royals.Yummy! Also great in drinks such as herbal teas, or…
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…