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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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Camellia Snow Flurry
Camellia 'Snow Flurry'
£24.99
available to order from spring 2027
Camellia japonica Nuccio's Gem
Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem'
£24.99
available to order from spring 2027
Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl'
Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Pearl'
£24.99
available to order from spring 2027
Camellia sasanqua Strawberry Swirl
Camellia sasanqua 'Strawberry Swirl'
£49.99
available to order from spring 2027
Camellia × vernalis Yuletide
Camellia × vernalis 'Yuletide'
£24.99
available to order from spring 2027
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 4.6 5 10 (10)
Camellia × williamsii Donation
Camellia × williamsii 'Donation'
From £24.99
available to order from spring 2027
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 5.0 5 6 (6)
Camellia × williamsii 'Les Jury'
Camellia × williamsii 'Les Jury'
£24.99
available to order from spring 2027
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 5.0 5 1 (1)
Cercis canadensis Hearts A' Fire ('JN100') (PBR)

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Cercis × canadensis Hearts A' Fire ('JN100') (PBR)
£149.99
available to order from spring 2027
Cornus kousa Miss Satomi
Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi'
£129.99
available to order from spring 2027
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 5.0 5 1 (1)
Cornus mas
Cornus mas
£84.99
available to order from spring 2027
Corylopsis pauciflora
Corylopsis pauciflora
£99.99
available to order from spring 2027
0 star 0 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 3.0 5 2 (2)
Edgeworthia chrysantha Grandiflora
Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Grandiflora'
£99.99
available to order from spring 2027
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 4.8 5 4 (4)
Elaeagnus Quicksilver
Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver'
From £44.99
available to order from spring 2027
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 5.0 5 2 (2)
Elaeagnus × submacrophylla Limelight
Elaeagnus × submacrophylla 'Limelight'
From £26.99
available to order from spring 2027
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 5.0 5 4 (4)
Halesia carolina
Halesia carolina
£89.99
available to order from spring 2027
Hamamelis × intermedia Foxy Lady
Hamamelis × intermedia 'Foxy Lady'
£49.99
available to order from spring 2027
Hibiscus syriacus Blushing Bride
Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride'
£29.99
available to order from spring 2027
Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret® Pastel ('Mindouw4') (PBR)

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Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret® Pastel ('Mindouw4') (PBR)
£29.99
available to order from spring 2027
Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret® Pink ('Mindoup17') (PBR)

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Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret® Pink ('Mindoup17') (PBR)
£29.99
available to order from spring 2027
Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret® White ('Mindoub1') (PBR)

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Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret® White ('Mindoub1') (PBR)
£29.99
available to order from spring 2027
Hibiscus syriacus Purple Chiffon ('Rwoods8') (PBR) (Chiffon Series)

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Hibiscus syriacus Purple Chiffon ('Rwoods8') (PBR) (Chiffon Series)
£29.99
available to order from spring 2027
Hydrangea macrophylla Koria (PBR)
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Koria' (PBR)
£19.99
available to order from spring 2027
Hydrangea quercifolia Tara
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Tara'
£29.99
available to order from spring 2027
Hydrangea serrata Choco White ('Darwhite') (PBR)

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Hydrangea serrata Choco White ('Darwhite') (PBR)
£29.99
available to order from spring 2027
Ilex aquifolium Silver Queen
Ilex aquifolium 'Silver Queen'
£32.99
available to order from spring 2027
Lavatera falcata Lilia Twirl (PBR)
Lavatera falcata 'Lilia Twirl' (PBR)
£22.99
available to order from spring 2027
Magnolia Fairy Magnolia Petite Peach (PBR)

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Magnolia Fairy Magnolia Petite Peach (PBR)
£39.99
available to order from spring 2027
Magnolia grandiflora
Magnolia grandiflora
£44.99
available to order from spring 2027
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (6)
Magnolia Watermelon ('Mgwat2011b') (PBR)
Magnolia Watermelon ('Mgwat2011b') (PBR)
£139.99
available to order from spring 2027
Photinia Blackberry Gem

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Photinia 'Blackberry Gem'
£34.99
available to order from spring 2027
Prunus laurocerasus On Fire (PBR)

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Prunus laurocerasus 'On Fire' (PBR)
£34.99
available to order from spring 2027
Rhus typhina Dissecta
Rhus typhina 'Dissecta'
£99.99
available to order from spring 2027
Salix rosmarinifolia Tiny Pearls (PBR)

New

Salix rosmarinifolia 'Tiny Pearls' (PBR)
£29.99
available to order from spring 2027
Syringa vulgaris Sensation
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'
£34.99
available to order from spring 2027
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (5)
Acer palmatum Crippsii

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Acer palmatum 'Crippsii'
£89.99
available to order from summer
Acer palmatum Gwens's Rose Delight

New

Acer palmatum 'Gwens's Rose Delight'
£59.99
available to order from summer
Calycanthus Venus
Calycanthus 'Venus'
£99.99
available to order from summer
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (7)
Camellia japonica Lady Vansittart
Camellia japonica 'Lady Vansittart'
£34.99
available to order from summer
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (2)
Camellia sasanqua Plantation Pink
Camellia sasanqua 'Plantation Pink'
£24.99
available to order from summer
Camellia × williamsii Anticipation
Camellia × williamsii 'Anticipation'
£24.99
available to order from summer
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (5)
Camellia × williamsii 'E.G. Waterhouse'
Camellia × williamsii 'E.G. Waterhouse'
£24.99
available to order from summer
Camellia japonica 'Lavinia Maggi'
Camellia × williamsii 'Lavinia Maggi'
£24.99
available to order from summer
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Daphne bholua Mary Rose
Daphne bholua 'Mary Rose'
£34.99
available to order from summer
Eucalyptus pulverulenta Baby Blue
Eucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue'
£39.99
available to order from summer
Hydrangea aspera Villosa Group
Hydrangea aspera 'Villosa Group'
£32.99
available to order from summer
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (5)
Hydrangea macrophylla Midnight Pearl ('Hokomamipe') (PBR)
Hydrangea macrophylla Midnight Pearl ('Hokomamipe') (PBR)
£24.99
available to order from summer
Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Smhpfl') (PBR)
Hydrangea paniculata Fire Light ('Abetwo') (PBR)
£49.99
available to order from summer
Itea ilicifolia
Itea ilicifolia
£44.99
available to order from summer
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
From £89.99
available to order from summer
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Schefflera taiwaniana
Schefflera taiwaniana
From £12.99
available to order from summer
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (4)
Paeonia delavayi
Paeonia delavayi
From £14.99
available to order from winter
Callistemon Inferno ('Yanferno') (PBR)
Callistemon Inferno ('Yanferno') (PBR)
£26.99
sold out
Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate ('Haopr012') (PBR)
Hydrangea aspera Hot Chocolate ('Haopr012') (PBR)
£29.99
sold out
Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii Caerulea Group
Camassia leichtlinii subsp. Caerulea Group
From £8.99
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (11)
Antique peach dahlia collection
Antique peach dahlia collection
From £30.45
available to order from winter
Peach dahlia collection
Peach dahlia collection
From £17.75
available to order from winter
Lucy's go your own way 5 varieties dahlia collection
Lucy's go your own way 5 varieties dahlia collection
From £28.95
available to order from winter
Tangerine twist 3 varieties dahlia collection
Tangerine twist 3 varieties dahlia collection
From £16.99
available to order from winter
Tangerine twist 5 varieties dahlia collection
Tangerine twist 5 varieties dahlia collection
From £28.95
available to order from winter
Velvet dahlia collection
Velvet dahlia collection
From £23.75
available to order from winter
Dahlia Floorinoor

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Dahlia 'Floorinoor'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Mango Madness
Dahlia 'Mango Madness'
£5.49
available to order from winter
A tale of summer blooms dahlia collection
A tale of summer blooms dahlia collection
From £18.95
available to order from winter
Candyfloss dahlia collection
Candyfloss dahlia collection
From £23.95
available to order from winter
Cutting garden dahlia collection
Cutting garden dahlia collection
From £28.95
available to order from winter
Mulberry twirl dahlia collection
Mulberry twirl dahlia collection
From £29.25
available to order from winter
Velvet 5 varieties dahlia collection
Velvet 5 varieties dahlia collection
From £29.75
available to order from winter
Hedychium collection
Hedychium collection
From £26.95
available to order from winter
Dahlia Babylon Brons
Dahlia 'Babylon Brons'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Break Out
Dahlia 'Break Out'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Cafe au Lait Rosé
Dahlia 'Cafe au Lait Rosé'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Dahlia Cafe au Lait Twist
Dahlia 'Cafe au Lait Twist'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Copperboy
Dahlia 'Copperboy'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Dahlia Eveline
Dahlia 'Eveline'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (5)
Dahlia Gallery Art Deco (Gallery Series)
Dahlia 'Gallery Art Deco' (Gallery Series)
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Honka Cream
Dahlia 'Honka Cream'
£5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Honka Orange
Dahlia 'Honka Orange'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Ice Crystal
Dahlia 'Ice Crystal'
From £6.49
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (3)
Dahlia Ivanetti
Dahlia 'Ivanetti'
From £6.49
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Dahlia Lava Glow
Dahlia 'Lava Glow'
£5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Ludwig Helfert
Dahlia 'Ludwig Helfert'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Marie Schnugg
Dahlia 'Marie Schnugg'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Mount Tacoma
Dahlia 'Mount Tacoma'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
0 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (2)
Dahlia Oleda
Dahlia 'Oleda'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Penhill Dark Monarch
Dahlia 'Penhill Dark Monarch'
From £6.99
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Dahlia Penhill Watermelon
Dahlia 'Penhill Watermelon'
From £6.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Polka
Dahlia 'Polka'
£5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Purple Gem
Dahlia 'Purple Gem'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
0.25 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (6)
Dahlia Skyfall
Dahlia 'Skyfall'
£5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Sturm Sweet Maria
Dahlia 'Sturm Sweet Maria'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Dragon Ball ('Vdtg31') (PBR) (Dark Angel Series)
Dahlia Dragon Ball ('Vdtg31') (PBR) (Dark Angel Series)
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Taxi Driver ('Vdtg57') (PBR) (Dark Angel Series)
Dahlia Taxi Driver ('Vdtg57') (PBR) (Dark Angel Series)
From £5.99
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Hedychium flavescens
Hedychium flavescens
From £8.99
available to order from winter
Hedychium gardnerianum
Hedychium gardnerianum
From £8.99
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Miscanthus sinensis Piccolo Rubino ('AM2021-1') (PBR)

New

Miscanthus sinensis Piccolo Rubino ('AM2021-1') (PBR)
£24.99
available to order from spring 2027
Miscanthus sinensis Spiral Flame ('8') (PBR)

New

Miscanthus sinensis Spiral Flame ('8') (PBR)
£24.99
available to order from spring 2027
Rosa Félicité et Perpétue
Rosa Félicité et Perpétue | Rambler Rose
£37.99 £22.79
available to order from autumn
Rosa Ghislaine De Féligonde
Rosa Ghislaine De Féligonde | Rambling Rose
£37.99 £22.79
available to order from autumn
Rosa White Perfumella ('Meicalanq') (PBR)

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Rosa White Perfumella ('Meicalanq') (PBR) | Hybrid Tea Rose
£32.99 £19.79
available to order from autumn
Rosa xanthina Canary Bird
Rosa xanthina Canary Bird | Shrub Rose
£43.99 £26.39
available to order from autumn
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