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Plants for the Back of the Border

Taller plants sit well towards the back of the border, adding height as well as providing a backdrop for the front-runners.

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walnut common
walnut (common)
From £34.99
available to order from spring 2027
cobnut Webbs Prize Cob
cobnut 'Webb's Prize Cob'
£34.99
available to order from winter
walnut Buccaneer
walnut 'Buccaneer'
£89.99
available to order from winter
childrens grow bucket sunflower
childrens grow bucket 'sunflower'
£8.99 £6.74
available to order from winter
Thalictrum Cotton Ball

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Thalictrum 'Cotton Ball'
£12.99
available to order from spring 2027
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