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IMPATIENS (Balsaminaceae)
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There is much more to Impatiens than the old favorite, the Busy Lizzie. Impatiens niamniamensis is about as un-Busy Lizzie-like as you can get, with its claw-like flowers. Some are even hardy in a well drained spot, such as I. Omeiana and I. Tinctoria,
I. arguta (see Hardy Perennials).
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arguta |
£ 3.75 |
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A pretty species with an open spreading habit. Large mid-violet flowers dangle from reddish stems over a long period. Should
be hardy in a sheltered spot, with a winter mulch. 50 cms (1½ feet).
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rothii |
£4.50 |
From colder parts of Ethiopia, this species has pale pink flowers. Similar in habit & hopefully hardiness to I. tinctoria. A winter mulch is
advisable. 1.2 metres (4 feet). |
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tinctoria |
£ 4.50 |
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(BUSY LIZZIE.) Half hardy member of the Busy Lizzie family with tall fleshy stems and beautifully scented white flowers in
late summer. Hardy down to -5°C. if in well drained soil and mulched very well. Otherwise keep frost free. Dies down in winter.
2 metres (6 feet).
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INULA (Asteraceae)
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These members of the daisy family are much under-valued in our opinion. The usually yellow, fine rayed daisies appear from
mid summer to autumn depending on the species. The flowers attracts Bees and Butterflies. Grow in fertile, moist soil in sun or
part shade. Inula magnifica is ideal for a bog garden.
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hookeri |
£ 3.25 |
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More compact than the other species we grow. Large yellow daisies, to 8cm (3 inches) across, with narrow petals are produced
from July-Sept. This species prefers part shade. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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magnifica |
£ 3.25 |
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Very tall species for moist to boggy soil with large yellow daisies, to 15cm (6inches) across, from July-September. Sun/ part
shade. 2 metres (6 feet).
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racemosa |
£ 3.25 |
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Tall racemes of yellow daisies, to 6cm (2.5 inches) across, from July-September. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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IRIS (Iridaceae)
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Different types of Iris have different cultivation requirements. Bearded Iris need neutral-acidic soil and to be planted in full
sun with the rhizomes slightly exposed above the soil and should be divided in autumn and re-planted every three years or so
to maintain vigour and prevent fungal problems. Bearded Iris flower colours are described with reference to 'standards' (upright
petals), 'falls' (downward pointing petals) and the 'beard' (the hairy structure on each fall). Siberian Iris prefer moist or slightly
boggy soil in sun or part shade. Bulbous Iris prefer well drained soil in sun or part shade. Ensata Iris (Japanese Iris) need
reliably moist, acidic soil and thrive in wet, boggy soil or shallow water no deeper than 30cm (1ft.) Pacific Coast Iris prefer
moist, well drained, acid soil in dappled shade. The 'Falls' are the drooping petals and the 'Standards' are the erect petals.
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'Berkeley Gold' |
£ 4.50 |
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Tall bearded. Yellow falls and standards with darker yellow beards. Leaf bases are distinctly purple. An old variety. May-June.
1 metre (3 feet).
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'Black Swan' |
£ 4.50 |
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Tall bearded Iris with deep purple standards and almost black falls from May-June. Scented. 90 cms (3 feet).
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'Broadleigh Peacock' |
£ 3.50 |
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Lovely pacific coast Iris with soft apricot flowers, to 2½ in across, with spectacular yellow and carmine markings on the falls.
Flowers April-May. Prefers, moist, well drained, neutral to acidic soil in dappled shade. 20 cms (7").
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'Carnaby' |
£ 4.50 |
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Tall bearded. Standards pink, falls are a deeper pink with orange beards. Light scent. May-June. 1 metre (3 feet).
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'Carnival Time' |
£ 4.50 |
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Tall bearded Iris with scented copper-bronze flowers from May-June. 90 cms (3 feet).
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confusa  |
£ 3.75 |
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Crested Iris with Bamboo-like stems and white flowers with yellow markings on the falls from March-April. For humus-rich soil
in sun or part shade, in a warm garden. If grown under glass grow in loam based compost, preferably with added leaf mould and
protect from hot sun. 1 metre (3 feet).
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ensata 'Moonlight Waves' |
£ 3.50 |
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Elegant, Japanese Iris with white flowers with lime green markings on the falls from June-July. 90 cms (3 feet).
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ensata 'Oku-Banri' |
£ 3.50 |
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Japanese Iris with stunning large flowers with white falls, heavily veined with purple and purple standards from June-July. 90
cms (3 feet).
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ensata 'Rose Queen' |
£ 3.50 |
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Japanese Iris with soft, rose-pink flowers with darker veining on the falls from June-July. 90 cms (3 feet).
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foetidissima |
£ 3.00 |
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(STINKING IRIS.) Beardless Iris, commonly known as the Stinking Iris; a rather unflattering name but apt due to the rather
unpleasant odour given off by the leaves when crushed. It produces purple flowers in early summer but is more valued for its
display of brilliant red or yellow, sometimes white seeds in autumn. 90 cms (3 feet).
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'Foggy Dew' |
£ 4.50 |
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Tall bearded. Standards are white with pale blue tints, with yellow edges. Falls white edged pale blue. May-June. 60 cms (2
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'Harriette Halloway' |
£ 4.50 |
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Tall bearded Iris with stunning large, scented, clear mauve-blue flowers from May-June. 90 cms (3 feet).
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'Kent Pride' |
£ 4.50 |
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Tall bearded. Reddish-brown falls with white and yellow blaze. Wine coloured standards. Slight scent. May-June. 75 cms (2½
feet).
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'Langport Wren' (IB) |
£ 4.50 |
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Intermediate bearded. Rich reddish-purple standards and falls, the latter with darker veins. May-June. 50 cms (1½ feet).
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pallida 'Argentea Variegata' |
£ 3.50 |
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Vigourous rhizomatous plant, with strikingly variegated green & white leaves, sometimes evergreen. Scented lavender flowers
in early summer. 1 metre (3 feet).
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'Rajah' |
£ 4.50 |
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Tall bearded Iris with spicy-scented flowers with deep burgundy falls and yellow standards from May-June. 90 cms (3 feet).
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x robusta 'Gerald Darby' |
£ 3.50 |
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Moisture loving, beardless Iris with narrow green leaves which are attractively flushed purple near the base in spring. From
May-June each stem carries 3-4 flowers with violet-purple standards and falls which are whitish at the base, with a yellow flash
and dark veins. Suitable for the bog garden or pond margin. Attracts Damsel and Dragon Flies. 1 metre (3 feet).
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sanguinea 'Snow Queen' |
£ 3.50 |
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Siberian Iris with Ivory-white flowers from May-June. 60 cms (2 feet).
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sibirica 'Alba' |
£ 3.50 |
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Siberian Iris with pure white flowers with yellow markings on the falls from June-July. 1.2 metres (4 feet).
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sibirica 'Dreaming Yellow' |
£ 3.50 |
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Siberian Iris with yellow buds opening to creamy-yellow flowers with yellow markings on the falls from June-July. 90 cms (3
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sibirica 'Flight Of Butterflies' |
£ 3.50 |
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Siberian Iris with pale blue standards and white falls, heavily veined with blue from May-June. Smaller flowers than most other
Siberian Iris but bourn in profusion. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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sibirica 'Hubbard' |
£ 3.50 |
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Siberian Iris with deep purple flowers from June-July. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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sibirica 'Melton Red Flare' |
£ 3.50 |
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Siberian Iris with purple flowers with a red tinge from June-July. 90 cms (3 feet).
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sibirica 'Mountain Lake' |
£ 3.50 |
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Siberian Iris with large deep blue flowers May-June. 90 cms (3 feet).
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sibirica 'Tycoon' |
£ 3.50 |
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Siberian Iris with violet-blue flowers with darker blue veining and a white centre on the falls from June-July. 90 cms (3 feet).
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wilsonii |
£ 3.50 |
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(WILSON IRIS.) Siberian Iris from W. China with soft yellow flowers with darker markings on the falls from May-July. 60 cms
(2 feet).
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'Winter Olympics' |
£ 4.50 |
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Tall bearded Iris with scented white flowers from May-June. 90 cms (3 feet).
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KNAUTIA (Dipsacaceae)
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macedonica 'Mars Midget' |
£ 3.50 |
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Compact cultivar with burgundy-red, pin cushion, scabious-like flowers to 3cm across (1in) from June-September. For well
drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun/ part shade. Attracts bees and butterflies. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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macedonica Melton Pastels |
£ 3.50 |
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Mauve, pink or sometimes red pin-cushion, scabious-like flowers from June-Sept. Attracts bees and butterflies. 80 cms (2½
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KNIPHOFIA (Asphodelaceae)
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(RED HOT POKER.)These make a fine statement in any garden with their bold spikes of brightly coloured tubular flowers
between late summer and autumn. Many modern cultivars are less vigorous than the species, making them more suitable for a
small border or garden. Grow in fertile, very well drained soil in full sun or part shade. They tend to rot in heavy soil. Good for
coastal gardens and loved by Bees.
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'Brimstone' |
£ 3.50 |
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Bright yellow flowers from August-October. 90 cms (3 feet).
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'Jenny Bloom' |
£ 3.50 |
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Compact cultivar with pink flowers fading down the flower spike to cream from July -September. 1 metre (3 feet).
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'Little Maid' |
£ 3.50 |
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Nice, dwarf cultivar with yellow and creamy white flowers from June-Sept. 60 cms (2 feet).
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'Nancy's Red' |
£ 3.50 |
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Dwarf cultivar with deep red flowers from June-September. 60 cms (2 feet).
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'Timothy' |
£ 3.50 |
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Medium height cultivar with bronze stems topped by salmon-pink and cream flowers from July-Sept. 60 cms (2 feet).
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triangularis |
£ 3.50 |
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Spikes of red-orange flowers with a yellow tinge on the tip are produced over narrow, grassy foliage. 90 cms (3 feet).
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