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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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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 Prinzessa ('Ariko 10-16')
Dahlia Prinzessa ('Ariko 10-16')
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
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Echinacea purpurea Magnus Superior

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Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior'
£3.49 £2.62
available to order from autumn
pomegranate Dente de Cavallo
pomegranate 'Dente di Cavallo'
£19.99
available to order from spring 2027
Cephalaria alpina

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Cephalaria alpina
From £12.99
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