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Verbena bonariensis

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25% off

Verbena bonariensis
From £2.62
approx 250 seeds
3 × packets (approx 750 seeds)
9cm pot
2 litre pot
+ 3 more available
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 4.7 5 156 (156)
Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora Bampton

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Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton'
From £2.62
approx 50 seeds
9cm pot
3 × 9cm pots
6 × 9cm pots
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 4.8 5 10 (10)
Helianthus annuus ProCut White Lite (ProCut Series)

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Helianthus annuus 'ProCut White Lite' (ProCut Series)
£3.49 £2.62
approx 15 seeds
Helianthus debilis Soluna Lemon

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Helianthus debilis 'Soluna Lemon'
£3.49 £2.62
approx 30 seeds
Scabiosa atropurpurea Beaujolais Bonnets

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Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets'
£3.99 £2.99
approx 50 seeds
Alcea rosea Nigra

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Alcea rosea 'Nigra'
From £2.24
approx 50 seeds
9cm pot
3 × 9cm pots
6 × 9cm pots
0 star 0 star 0.5 star 1 star 1 star 2.5 5 2 (2)
Alcea rosea Single mixture

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Alcea rosea 'Single mixture'
£2.49 £1.87
approx 75 seeds
Linaria purpurea

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Linaria purpurea
£2.99 £2.24
approx 100 seeds
Linaria purpurea Springside White

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Linaria purpurea 'Springside White'
£3.49 £2.62
approx 40 seeds
Angelica archangelica

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angelica
From £2.92
approx 100 seeds
9cm pot
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 4.7 5 6 (6)
Myrrhis odorata

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sweet cicely
£2.29 £1.72
approx 5 seeds
Echinacea purpurea Magnus Superior

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Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior'
£3.49 £2.62
available to order from autumn
Tropaeolum majus Milkmaid
nasturtium - Tropaeolum majus 'Milkmaid'
£2.99 £2.24
available to order from autumn
Echium pininana
Echium pininana
From £3.37
available to order from autumn
Alcea rosea Halo Apricot (Halo Series)

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Alcea rosea 'Halo Apricot' (Halo Series)
£3.99 £2.99
available to order from autumn
Echinops ritro

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Echinops ritro
£2.49 £1.87
available to order from autumn
childrens grow bucket sunflower
childrens grow bucket 'sunflower'
£8.99 £6.74
available to order from winter

Seeds for back of border make it easier to choose seeds that fit the way you want to garden. Starting from seed gives you more choice, good value and the satisfaction of watching plants grow from the very beginning. Whether you are filling a few pots, planning a border, refreshing a patch of lawn or growing food for the table, the right seed choice helps you get moving with confidence.

At Crocus, the seed range is carefully selected to support everyday gardeners as well as those with a clear plan in mind. You can explore flower seeds, vegetable seeds, herbs, wildflower mixes, lawn seed and practical growing kits, with product details that help you compare timing, space, colour and conditions before you buy.

Seeds for back of border are ideal when you need seeds that suit a particular spot. From sunny corners to shaded spaces and exposed areas, choosing with the position in mind helps you get better results with less trial and error.

Order online and have your seeds delivered to your door, ready for your next sowing session. With Crocus expertise behind the range, you can choose popular varieties, plan useful combinations and build a garden that feels more productive, more colourful and easier to manage.

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