A Selection of Back of Border Plants
These are self-supporting tall plants, topped with flowers. They can be used for screening or hiding unsightly features. Choose plants of differing heights to vary the gradient of the border.
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PHLOX x arendsii 'Hesperis'
Upright sturdy stems carry large pyramidal heads of scented lilac-pink flowers.
90cm £5.00
RODGERSIA pinnata 'Superba'
Bright pink flowers on dark red stems July-September, above dark green foliage. Loves moisture, even edge of pond.
AGM 1.20m £5.00
SYMPHYOTRICHUM 'Nineteen'
Sprays of small lilac daisies September-November, on maroon stems and dark foliage. Sun.
1.20m £5.00
SYMPHYOTRICHUM novae-angliae 'Helen Picton'
Large, rich violet-purple flowers on a compact plant. From Paul Picton, National Collection Holder of Asters.
1.00m £5.00
SYMPHYOTRICHUM novae-angliae 'Red Cloud'
Pale purple-pink flowers September-October. One of my favourites!
1.50m £5.00
SANGUISORBA 'Pink September'
Bigger and better flowers than 'Big Pink'. Lots of stems closely grouped. Stands well. New in 2013 from us.
2.00m £5.00
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Hercules'
Broad leaves with a white midrib. Strong thick stems, flowers above foliage from September-October.
2.15m - 2.40m £5.00
CYNARA cardunculus
Cardoon. Forms an epic, architectural mound of silver-grey foliage up to 1 metre long. Large, purple, thistle-like flowerheads tower above in late summer and autumn. Loves the sun.
AGM 2.50m £5.00
CAMPANULA lactiflora 'Alba'
Masses of white bells July-September. A cottage garden classic.
AGM 90cm £5.00
SANGUISORBA tenuifolia 'Bordeaux'
Deep wine-red lambstails on tall upright stems through summer. Sun.
1.50m £5.00
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