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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MISCANTHUS sinensis 'China'
One of my favourites, with dark green foliage and stunning red flower plumes.
AGM 1.80m £6.50
SANGUISORBA 'Red Busby'
A recent tall introduction, with airy upright branching stems topped with large maroon burrs over a long season. A good name, and one of our top ten!
1.80m £5.00
ARUNDO donax
Giant reed, growing up to 10ft high! Grey-green leaves. Needs a warm spot in moist soil.
3.00m £7.50
SYMPHYOTRICHUM 'Little Carlow'
Erect stems with large clusters of small blue flowers.
AGM 0.90m - 1.20m £5.00
CAMPANULA lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety'
Dark violet bellflowers held in trusses through summer. Sun or part shade in moist soil.
AGM 75cm £5.00
DELPHINIUM 'Finsteraarhorn'
Much admired in our garden. Vivid blue flowers with a dark brown bee.
1.50m £5.00
RUDBECKIA subtomentosa 'Loofahsa Wheaten Gold'
Brown-centred yellow flowers July-October on narrow, upright stems. An airy habit.
90cm £5.00
PHLOX paniculata 'All in One'
Eyecatching lilac flowers with white margins in summer. Sun to part shade.
1.00m £5.00
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