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ECHINACEA (Asteraceae)
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(CONEFLOWER.) These plants have become very popular in recent years and are grown for their large, bold daisies in
summer. Originating from North American prairies, they are ideal for expopsed or hot, dry situations and make excellent long-
lasting cut flowers. They are also very good for attracting many species of Butterfly including the Painted Lady, Red Admiral,
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pallida |
£ 3.50 |
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(PALE PURPLE CONEFLOWER.) Species from Eastern USA with large pink-purple daisies with narrow, twisted petals from
July-Sept. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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paradoxa |
£ 3.50 |
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Unusually for an Echinacea, this species has yellow flowers which would normally suggest that it would be a Rudbeckia which
is very closely related. The flowers have drooping petals and can reach 6inches across. 90 cms (3 feet).
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purpurea 'Alba' |
£ 3.50 |
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Large white daisies with petals held horizontally on stiff stems from July-Sep. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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purpurea 'Magnus'  |
£ 3.50 |
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Very large deep purple flowers to 18cm (9in) with orange centres from July-Sept. 1.2 metres (4 feet).
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purpurea 'White Swan' |
£ 3.50 |
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Compact cultivar with white flowers to 10cm (4in) across with orange centres from July-September. 60 cms (2 feet).
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tennesseensis 'Rocky Top' |
£ 3.50 |
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Should basically be a shorter version of E. tennesseensis (see entry) growing to only 2ft but we haven't seen it flower yet to
ascertain whether the flowers themselves are significantly different from the species. Our plants are raised from seed and
although they do come true there will inevitably be a small amount of variation as with any seed-raised plants. 60 cms (2 feet).
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ECHINOPS (Asteraceae)
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These very drought tolerant plants bear spherical flower heads in summer. They attract Bees and Butterflies and are particularly good for Bumble Bees and the Comma Butterfly. They are good for cutting and drying. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Suitable for poor, sandy and chalky soils. |
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sphaerocephalus 'Arctic Glow' |
£ 4.50 |
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(GREAT GLOBE THISTLE.) White flowerheads to 6cm (2.5in) across from July-September. 75 cms. (2 - 3 ft.) |
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EREMURUS (Asphodelaceae)
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(FOXTAIL LILY.) These perennials from Western and Central Asia make an eye-catching statement with their tall, bold spikes
of flowers in summer which attract bees and butterflies. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant and
suitable for sandy soil. Ideal for a gravel garden. The leaves will die off before flowering and re-appear in spring. When clumps
become congested, divide them in autumn. A cold winter is needed to induce flowering so may not flower as well in mild areas.
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stenophyllus ssp. stenophyllus |
£ 4.50 |
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As tall as its name is long! This sub-species differs from the species in that the flowers are a brighter yellow and it is 60cm
(2ft) taller. Tall spires of bright yellow flowers in from June-July. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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ERIGERON (Asteraceae)
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These members of the daisy family are particularly well suited to coastal gardens but do well in any sunny, well drained
position. Suitable for sandy soil or a rock garden. The taller ones make good cut flowers. Good for attracting Bees and
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karvinskianus |
£ 3.25 |
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Ideal for growing in the cracks of walls, paving etc, this bushy little plant produces masses of white-turning-to-pink daisies
from June-Oct. Self-seeds. 30 cms (1 foot).
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'Quakeress' |
£ 3.50 |
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Tall, clump-forming cultivar with very pale pink flowers from June-July. 60 cms (2 feet).
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ERIOPHYLLUM (Asteraceae)
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lanatum |
£ 3.25 |
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(WOOLLY SUNFLOWER.) Spreading perennial with woolly, finely cut foliage and golden, sun flower-like, yellow flowers June-
Aug. Good for the rockery or any situation with good drainage. 30 cms (1 foot).
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ERODIUM (Geraniaceae)
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manescaui |
£ 3.25 |
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Member of the Geranium family, forming clumps of deeply cut foliage, topped with magenta flowers with darker pink veins
throughout summer. For very well drained soil in full sun. Seeds around but not invasively. Suitable for the rockery. 45 cms
(1½ feet).
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ERYNGIUM (Apiaceae)
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planum 'Fluela' |
£ 3.50 |
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(SEA HOLLY.) Metallic blue, thistle-like flowers from July-Aug. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Drought tolerant and ideal
for dry, exposed or coastal gardens. Long lasting cut flower and can also be dried. 90 cms (3 feet).
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ERYSIMUM (Brassicaceae)
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(PERENNIAL WALLFLOWER These woody based plants are grown for their brightly coloured, sometimes scented flowers from
spring-early summer. They can be short lived but if trimmed after flowering (taking care not to cut back into non-shooting
wood) they will last much longer. Grow in well drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Good for poor soils with low fertility.
Loved by Bees and Butterflies.
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'Bowles Mauve' |
£ 3.50 |
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Very long flowering cultivar, flowering year round in may cases with deep purple flowers. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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cheiri 'Harpur Crewe' |
£ 3.50 |
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Very fragrant double yellow flowers from April-June. 30 cms (1 foot).
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'Constant Cheer' |
£ 3.50 |
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Scented orange-red flowers which turn purple with age from April-July. 30 cms (1 foot).
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'Cotswold Gem' |
£ 3.50 |
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Variegated cultivar with scented mauve flowers which age to pink in early summer. 30 cms (1 foot).
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ERYTHRONIUM (Liliaceae)
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'Pagoda' |
£ 3.25 |
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(DOG'S TOOTH VIOLET.) Lovely nodding, bell-shaped yellow flowers held over marbled foliage in late spring- early summer.
For part shade in moisture retentive soil. Ideal for a woodland garden. Summer dormant. 30 cms (1 foot).
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EUCOMIS (Hyacinthaceae)
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(PINEAPPLE LILY.) Bulbous plants from South Africa with long-lasting spikes of flowers which resemble a Pineapple fruit and
are often followed by decorative seed pods. Most are hardy in the UK to minus 10° C providing they have good drainage in
winter. Mulch in winter. Grow in full sun. See entries under Hardy Perennials and Conservatory Plants.
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autumnalis 'White Dwarf' |
£ 5.00 |
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Spikes, to 8cm (4in) long, of slightly scented white flowers in mid summer, followed by black seed pods. Hardy to -10°C. 30
cms (1 foot).
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bicolor |
£ 5.00 |
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Spikes, to 10cm (6in) long, of pale green flowers with purple markings in late summer, topped by a tuft of green leaves. Hardy
to -10°C. 60 cms (2 feet).
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comosa |
£ 5.00 |
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Long spikes to 30cm (1ft) long of white flowers which smell of coconut with purple markings in late summer. The basal leaves
are heavily spotted purple beneath. Hardy to -10°C. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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comosa purple-leaved |
£ 4.50 |
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Seedlings from 'Sparkling Burgundy'. Leaves are showing dark green to purple coloration. 60 cms (2 feet).
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pole-evansii |
£ 7.00 |
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Tall species with long flower spikes to 45cm (1.5 ft) long of white flowers in late summer. 1 metre (3 feet).
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EUPATORIUM (Asteraceae)
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A diverse group of plants including perennials, sub-shrubs and evergreen shrubs. The flower-heads consist of masses of tiny
daisies, sometimes resembling that of the Ageratum to which this genus is closely related. Grow in moist, well drained soil in
sun/part shade. Attracts Bees and Butterflies.
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fistulosum 'Atropurpureum' |
£ 2.75 |
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(JOE PYE WEED.) Tall plant for the back of the border with large fluffy heads of pink-purple flowers in from mid-late summer.
2 metres (6 feet).
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maculatum 'Riesenschirm' |
£ 3.75 |
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Tall, late flowering cultivar with large heads of dark pink flowers over broad green leaves from Aug-Sept. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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rugosum 'Chocolate' |
£ 3.75 |
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Perennial with deep purple foliage & heads of small white flowers in late summer. Maybe poisonous to grazing animals. For
part-full shade. Will grow in full sun but leaf colour may not be as deep. Tolerates dry soil. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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EUPHORBIA (Euphorbiaceae)
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Euphorbias fall into just about every category of plant there is, from annuals to trees, and therefore have different cultivation
requirements and growth habits. Take precautions when handling as all parts may cause stomach upset if ingested and the sap
can be an irritant to the skin.
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amygdaloides 'Purpurea' |
£ 3.75 |
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Evergreen perennial with deep purple leaves and loose sprays of yellow-green flowers in late spring-early summer. For moist,
well drained soil in sun/ part shade. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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characias 'Silver Swan' |
£ 3.75 |
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Shrubby, variegated cultivar with white leaf margins and heads of yellow-green flowers in spring. Grow in well drained soil in
full sun. Drought tolerant- good for poor soil.
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cyparissias 'Fens Ruby' |
£ 3.50 |
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Vigorous, spreading perennial with grey-green leaves which are purple when young. Loose sprays of yellow-green flowers from
May-July. For moist, well drained soil in sun/ part shade. Spreads indefinately. 20 cms (7").
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FILIPENDULA (Rosaceae)
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'Kahome' |
£ 3.50 |
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Small, moisture loving perennial for any moist to boggy soil with fluffy heads of pink flowers from June-September. Attractive
serrated foliage adds to the appeal. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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FOENICULUM (Apiaceae)
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vulgare 'Purpureum' |
£ 3.25 |
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(PURPLE FENNEL.) Bold perennial, mainly grown for its aniseed-flavoured, purple leaves, which turn glaucous with age. Flat
umbels of yellow flowers appear from July-August. It is recommended to remove these before they seed. Grow in moist, well
drained soil in full sun. 2 metres (6 feet).
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FRANCOA (Saxifragaceae)
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sonchifolia 'Rogersons Form' |
£ 3.75 |
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Spikes of deep pink flowers with darker pink markings in mid-late summer. Slightly tender but OK down to minus 10°C. For
very well drained soil in sun/part shade. Good cut flower. 90 cms (3 feet).
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