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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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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 Cream ('MicJur02') (PBR)
Magnolia Fairy Magnolia Cream ('MicJur02') (PBR)
From £69.99
available to order from spring 2027
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 5.0 5 2 (2)
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 5.0 5 6 (6)
Magnolia Watermelon ('Mgwat2011b') (PBR)
Magnolia Watermelon ('Mgwat2011b') (PBR)
£139.99
available to order from spring 2027
Photinia Blackberry Gem

New

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

New

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 4.8 5 5 (5)
Acer palmatum Crippsii

New

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 4.4 5 7 (7)
Camellia 'Winter's Toughie'
Camellia 'Winter's Toughie'
£24.99
available to order from summer
0 star 0 star 0 star 0 star 1 star 1.0 5 1 (1)
Camellia japonica Chameleon
Camellia japonica 'Chameleon'
£29.99
available to order from summer
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 5.0 5 2 (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 4.6 5 5 (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)
Camellia × williamsii Ruby Wedding
Camellia × williamsii 'Ruby Wedding'
From £24.99
available to order from summer
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (2)
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 Fairy Magnolia White ('Micjur05') (PBR)
Magnolia Fairy Magnolia White ('Micjur05') (PBR)
From £44.99
available to order from summer
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Salix integra Flamingo (PBR)
Salix integra 'Flamingo' (PBR)
£19.99
available to order from summer
Schefflera taiwaniana
Schefflera taiwaniana
From £12.99
available to order from summer
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (4)
Trachycarpus fortunei
Trachycarpus fortunei
From £24.99
available to order from summer
0 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (2)
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
Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis Meteor ('Hillmah') (PBR)
Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis Meteor ('Hillmah') (PBR)
£59.99
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
Berry dahlia collection

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Berry dahlia collection
From £29.75
available to order from winter
Bruised dahlia collection
Bruised dahlia collection
From £16.99
available to order from winter
Burnt sugar dahlia collection
Burnt sugar dahlia collection
From £18.95
available to order from winter
Chocolate orange dahlia collection
Chocolate orange dahlia collection
From £17.75
available to order from winter
Coffee and cream dahlia collection
Coffee & cream dahlia collection
From £23.95
available to order from winter
Peach dahlia collection
Peach dahlia collection
From £17.75
available to order from winter
Pink champagne dahlia collection

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Pink champagne dahlia collection
From £27.45
available to order from winter
Bees and butterflies dahlia collection

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Bees & butterflies dahlia collection
From £23.95
available to order from winter
Chocolate orange pollinator dahlia collection
Chocolate orange pollinator dahlia collection
From £17.99
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Ashley's balcony 5 varieties dahlia collection
Ashley's balcony 5 varieties dahlia collection
From £29.95
available to order from winter
Ashley's balcony dahlia collection
Ashley's balcony dahlia collection
From £17.95
available to order from winter
Ashley's flight of the butterflies dahlia collection
Ashley's flight of the butterflies dahlia collection
From £29.25
available to order from winter
Award-winning dahlia collection for pots
Award-winning dahlia collection for pots
From £17.75
available to order from winter
Jewel garden dahlia collection
Jewel garden dahlia collection
From £23.75
available to order from winter
John's pollinator 5 varieties dahlia collection
John's pollinator 5 varieties dahlia collection
From £28.45
available to order from winter
John's pollinator dahlia collection
John's pollinator dahlia collection
From £17.75
available to order from winter
Lucy's go your own way 3 varieties dahlia collection
Lucy's 'Go your own way' 3 varieties dahlia collection
From £17.95
available to order from winter
Lucy's border dahlia collection
Lucy's border dahlia collection
From £29.95
available to order from winter
Lucy's get off my cloud dahlia collection
Lucy's get off my cloud dahlia collection
From £23.75
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
Burnt orange dahlia collection
Burnt orange dahlia collection
From £15.99
available to order from winter
Candyfloss dahlia collection
Candyfloss dahlia collection
From £23.95
available to order from winter
Coffee and cream 5 varieties dahlia collection
Coffee & cream 5 varieties dahlia collection
From £29.95
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
Pastel antique dahlia collection
Pastel antique dahlia collection
From £15.99
available to order from winter
Plums and peaches dahlia collection
Plum & peaches dahlia collection
From £12.90
available to order from winter
Proud Mary dahlia collection
Proud Mary dahlia collection
From £23.25
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 Evanah
Dahlia 'Evanah'
From £5.79
available to order from winter
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 Hollyhill Dark Beauty
Dahlia 'Hollyhill Dark Beauty'
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 Jowey Frambo
Dahlia 'Jowey Frambo'
From £6.79
available to order from winter
Dahlia Jowey Merel
Dahlia 'Jowey Merel'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Jowey Midnight
Dahlia 'Jowey Midnight'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Ka’s Champagne
Dahlia 'Ka’s Champagne'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Lava Glow
Dahlia 'Lava Glow'
£5.99
available to order from winter
Dahlia Linda's Baby
Dahlia 'Linda's Baby'
From £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 Missis Miley
Dahlia 'Missis Miley'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
Dahlia Mondriaan
Dahlia 'Mondriaan'
From £5.99
available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star (1)
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 Nathalie G
Dahlia 'Nathalie G'
From £5.79
available to order from winter
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