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LAMIUM (Lamiaceae)
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maculatum 'Pink Pewter' |
£ 3.25 |
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Spreading, rhizomatous perennial for part-full shade with silver leaves, margined with green, and hooded, light pink flowers in
early summer. For fertile, fairly moist soil. Spreads indefinately by about 1m a year. 20 cms (7").
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LATHYRUS (Papilionaceae)
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latifolius 'Rosa Perle'  |
£ 3.50 |
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Perennial Sweet pea with sprays of pink flowers from June-September. For fertile, well drained soil in full sun or very light
shade. Dies back in winter. 2 metres (6 feet).
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latifolius 'White Pearl' |
£ 3.50 |
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(SWEET PEA.) Perennial Sweet pea with sprays of pure white flowers in summer. For fertile, well drained soil in full sun or very
light shade. Dies back in winter. 2 metres (6 feet).
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LEPTINELLA (Asteraceae) |
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potentillina 'Platts Black' |
£3.25 |
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A neat little ground-hugging plant from New Zealand with masses of fern-like leaves, dark green - black leaves. Good for a rockery, raised bed or in gaps in paving. Spreads by runners, so may need to be kept in check. Semi-evergreen. Neutral/acid soil, sun & good drainage. 10 cms (4").
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LEUCANTHEMUM (Asteraceae)
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Cottage garden perennials, usually with large white daisies. They are invaluable as colour dividers in a herbaceous border as
their long lasting white flowers help break up clashing colour schemes. They also make good cut flowers. They like fairly fertile,
well drained soil in full sun. Taller plants may need support.
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x superbum 'Polaris' |
£ 3.50 |
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(SHASTA DAISY.) Large white daisies with wide petals, on sturdy stems from June-September (sometimes longer if the
summer has not been too dry and autumn is mild.) 90 cms (3 feet).
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x superbum 'John Murray' |
£ 3.50 |
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Used to be Leucanthemum s. 'Summer Snowball'. Lovely cultivar with large, double cream-white flowers from May-August.
For well drained soil in full sun. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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vulgare 'Filigran' |
£ 3.50 |
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Single, white daisies (to 5cm/ 2inches across) over mats of deeply cut, dark green foliage from May-September. 60 cms (2
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LIATRIS (Asteraceae)
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(BLAZING STAR.) Tuberous perennials with tall spikes of flowers in summer which open from the top of the spike downwards.
Grow in moist, well drained soil in full sun. Good cut flower and also attracts Bees and Butterflies.
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spicata |
£ 3.50 |
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Tall spikes of pink-purple flowers from July-Aug. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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spicata 'Alba' |
£ 3.50 |
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Tall spikes of white flowers from July-Aug. 90 cms (3 feet).
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LIBERTIA (Iridaceae)
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Rhizomatous, evergreen perennials, related to the Iris, with architectural, pointed, linear leaves and attractive orchid-like flowers
in spring and early summer. The seed pods are also quite attractive giving further seasonal interest. Ideally, grow in fertile,
moist but well drained soil in full sun although dry soils will be tolerated. They are found in New Zealand and temperate regions
in the Americas so suit most regions in this country as long as they are protected from prolonged hard frost. They look good
with a gravel mulch.
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caerulescens |
£ 3.75 |
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Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial with stiff iris-like foliage, topped in late spring by panicles of small bright blue flowers.
Needs a sheltered spot, use a dry (e.g. coarse bark) mulch in winter. 60 cms (2 feet).
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formosa |
£ 3.75 |
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Species from Chile with broad green leaves to 45cm (18in) long and white to pale yellow flowers to 1½ across from early to
mid summer. 90 cms (3 feet).
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grandiflora |
£ 3.75 |
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White flowers appear in late spring to early summer. 1 metre (3 feet).
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ixioides |
£ 3.75 |
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Species from New Zealand with narrow leaves which sometimes turn bronze in winter. White flowers appear from late spring-
early summer and are followed by attractive orange seed pods. Similar to L. grandiflora but smaller. Hardy to -5°C 60 cms (2
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LIGULARIA (Asteraceae)
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Dramatic plants with large, usually heart-shaped but sometimes more palmate-shaped leaves and brightly coloured daisies.
Grow in relaibly moist soil in part or full shade. Ideal for a bog garden or waterside situation. Also tolerant of heavy clay soil.
The flowers attract Bees and Butterflies.
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dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' |
£ 3.75 |
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Very deep purple-brown, glossy heart-shaped leaves and large yellow-orange daisies from July-August. 1.2 metres (4 feet).
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dentata 'Desdemona' |
£ 3.75 |
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Heart-shaped, glossy, bronze-green leaves with a purple reverse and deep orange daisies from July-August. 1 metre (3 feet).
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dentata 'Othello' |
£ 3.75 |
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Heart-shaped, glossy, purple-green leaves with a red-purple reverse and orange daisies from July-August. 1 metre (3 feet).
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przewalskii |
£ 3.75 |
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Clump-forming perennial with attractively deeply-cut palmate leaves. From mid- to late summer dense racemes of bright
yellow flowers appear on dark purple-green stems. For sun/part shade, with shelter from strong wind. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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sibirica |
£ 3.50 |
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Species with large heart-shaped green leaves and tall black stems with bright yellow daisies from June-July. 1.2 metres (4
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'The Rocket' |
£ 3.75 |
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A hybrid with black stems supporting spikes of bright yellow daisy flowers above a clump of deeply toothed dark green
leaves. Moist soil, sun/part shade. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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LIRIOPE (Convallariaceae)
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These evergreen woodland perennials really thrive in the dry and shady conditions caused by large trees. Most are also
suitable for dry, coastal gardens. Grow in fertile, humus-rich (leafy) soil. They don't like sandy or chalky soils as these are too
alkaline. They are best planted beneath deciduous trees so they can receive enough light in the Spring and Autumn. The
clumps of arching strap-shaped leaves lay beneath short, dense spikes of small blue to purple, sometimes white flowers in late
summer and autumn. Once established they make good ground cover. This is so valuable when little else will grow in such
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muscari 'Big Blue' |
£ 3.50 |
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Impressive cultivar, which can reach twice the height of the straight species. Produces spikes of mid-blue flowers from
August-October, followed by black berries. 60 cms (2 feet).
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muscari 'John Burch' |
£ 3.75 |
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Attractive cultivar with golden variegated leaves and spikes of violet-mauve flowers in autumn. 30 cms (1 foot).
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muscari 'Monroe White' |
£ 3.50 |
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Short cultivar with white flowers in autumn. 30 cms (1 foot).
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LOBELIA (Campanulaceae)
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A far cry from the weedy bedding plants, these herbaceous, sometimes shrubby plants have erect stems of large, brightly
coloured flowers in summer. Grow in fertile, moist well drained soil in full sun or light shade. Attracts Bees and Butterflies.
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excelsa |
£ 3.50 |
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Rare plant from Chile, this shrubby perennial has bright orange-red tubular flowers in summer. Needs shelter from cold winds.
For sun and rich, well drained soil. Similar to Lobel tupa. 2 metres (6 feet).
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fulgens 'Elmfeuer' |
£ 3.50 |
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Dark red flowers from July-Oct over deep bronze foliage. Similar to but much longer lived than L. cardinalis and L. 'Queen
Victoria'. 90 cms (3 feet).
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x gerardii 'Vedrariensis' |
£ 3.50 |
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Hardy perennial Lobelia with spikes of violet-purple flowers in summer. 1.2 metres (4 feet).
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'Kompliment' - Pale Pink |
£ 3.50 |
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Selected from mixed seed this plant has become very popular at the nursery. Spikes of pale blush pink flowers with a dark
pink eye from June-Sept. Hardy to -10°C. with a winter mulch. Lift tubers & store frost free in cold regions. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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laxiflora var. angustifolia |
£ 3.50 |
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Unusual variety, native to Arizona USA, with narrow green leaves and masses of tubular orange and red flowers on spindly
stems in summer. Spreading in habit but less vigorous than the species (L. laxiflora) Hardy to -10°C. 60 cms (2 feet).
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siphilitica |
£ 3.50 |
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Tall spikes of bright blue flowers from July-September. The height is quite variable. 1.2 metres (4 feet).
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LYCHNIS (Caryophyllaceae)
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(CAMPION.) Grown for their brightly coloured, star-shaped flowers in summer. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Some
species prefer moist soil.
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x arkwrightii 'Vesuvius' |
£ 3.25 |
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Short-lived perennial with deep purple foliage and large, vivid orange-red flowers from June-August. Comes true from seed. 45
cms (1½ feet).
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chalcedonica |
£ 3.50 |
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Species with scarlet flowers to 1in across from June-August. 1 metre (3 feet).
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flos-jovis 'Peggy' |
£ 3.50 |
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(FLOWER OF JOVE.) A low-growing perennial for the front of a border, with greyish leaves forming a spreading mat, topped by
rosy-red flowers over along period in mid-summer. Sun and well-drained soil. 30 cms (1 foot).
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viscaria ssp. atropurpurea |
£ 3.50 |
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Rossets of purple tinged leaves carry loose spikes of deep purple flowers from May-June. For sun and moist, well drained
soil. 50 cms (1½ feet).
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LYSIMACHIA (Primulaceae)
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(LOOSETRIFE.) Genus of plants which are varieable in habit from ground covering to clump-forming. Moist are happy in boggy
soil or even the shallow margin of a pond up to 4in deep. Some prefer moist but well drained soil. For full sun or part shade.
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atropurpurea 'Beaujolais' |
£ 3.50 |
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Lovely clump-forming species with spikes of deep burgundy flowers, from June-August, which look stunning against the grey
foliage. For reliably moist soil in sun/ part shade. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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ciliata 'Firecracker' |
£ 3.25 |
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Vigorously spreading perennial, best used as ground cover, for moist to boggy soil or pond margin in sun/part-shade.
Chocolate coloured leaves are topped by yellow flowers from June-Aug. 60 cms (2 feet).
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ephemerum |
£ 3.50 |
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Lovely clump-forming species with tall, slender spikes of small, star-shaped white flowers from June-August. For moist, well
drained soil. 1 metre (3 feet).
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punctata 'Alexander' |
£ 3.25 |
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Attractive variegated cultivar of the common Lysimachia with spires of lemon-yellow flowers from June-August. For moist to
boggy soil or shallow pond margin in sun/ part shade. Spreads by runners and can be invasive. 60 cms (2 feet).
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LYTHRUM (Lythraceae)
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Good plant for the bog garden, shallow pond margin or any moist soil. Although tolerant of dry soil it performs best in a moist
situation. Grow in full sun. Looks good with other moisture loving perennials such as Astlibi, Lysimachia and Lobelia (some) L.
salicaria self-seeds profusely so deadhead to prevent too many unwanted seedlings. Attracts Bees, Butterflies and many other
insects.
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salicaria 'Blush' |
£ 3.50 |
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Elegant spikes of soft pink flowers with a purple flush from midsummer to early autumn. 60 cms (2 feet).
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MACLEAYA (Papaveraceae)
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microcarpa 'Kelway's Coral Plume' |
£ 3.75 |
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(PLUME POPPY.) A vigourous tall perennial with a running rootstock which produces large round toothed leaves, grey-green
above and whitish beneath. Masses of small pinkish flowers appear on strong stems appear in summer. Well-drained soil. May
be invasive. 2.5 metres (8 feet).
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MALVA (Malvaceae)
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Mallows are closely related to Hollyhocks (Alcea) Sidalceas and Lavateras, all of which bear distinctive saucer-shaped flowers
held vertically on long stems. Grow in moist, well drained soil in full sun.
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moschata f. alba |
£ 3.50 |
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Spires of pure white flowers from June-September. 90 cms (3 feet).
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moschata 'Pink Perfection' |
£ 3.50 |
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Spires of pale pink flowers from June-September. 90 cms (3 feet).
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MORINA (Morinaceae)
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longifolia |
£ 3.50 |
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(WHORL FLOWER.) Drought tolerant plant with thistle-like leaves and whorls of hooded white flowers, flushed pink inside, from
June-September. Needs good drainage. Ideal for sandy soils. Grow in full sun. 90 cms (3 feet).
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NEPETA (Lamiaceae)
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(CATMINT.) Genus of perennials, probably best known for their intoxicating effect on cats but also valued for their aromatic
foliage and abundance of lamium-like flowers in summer which are usually shades of purple, sometimes white. Grow in well
drained soil in full sun. Most are tolerant of dry, stony soil but some species prefer moister soil. The flowers are loved by
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govaniana |
£ 3.50 |
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Species from the Western Himalayas with pale yellow flowers in summer. Attracts Bees. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. 1
metre (3 feet).
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racemosa 'Little Titch' |
£ 3.50 |
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Compact, spreading cultivar with pale lavender-blue flowers from June-August. Ideal for a rockery. 15 cms (6").
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subsessilis |
£ 3.50 |
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Clump-forming species with large bright blue flowers to 3cm long from July-September. Prefers moist, well drained soil in full
sun. 90 cms (3 feet).
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NERINE (Amaryllidaceae)
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(GUERNSEY LILY.) Bulbous plants from South Africa, some species of which have naturalised on the Channel Island of
Guernsey. They flower in late summer and autumn (on mainland UK) producing stems of numerous trumpet-shaped, brightly
coloured flowers. Grow in well drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position. Some have proved to be perfectly hardy here in
East Anglia. More tender species and cultivars should be lifted and kept frost-free in winter.
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bowdenii |
£ 3.75 |
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Large, vivid pink flowers in autumn, sometimes into early winter if fairly mild. Hardy. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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'Stefanie' |
£ 3.75 |
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Lovely, large, soft pink flowers in autumn, sometimes into early winter if fairly mild. Hardy. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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OENOTHERA (Onagraceae)
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(EVENING PRIMROSE.) There are many species and cultivars, other than the well-known E. biennis, which seeds itself along
roadside verges etc. Many, but not all, have scented flowers. They vary inhabit from low and spreading, to upright. Grow in
poor or fertile, well drained, even stony soil in full sun.
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fruticosa sp. glauca 'Frühlingsgold' |
£ 3.75 |
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Attractive cultivar which has pink-tinged leaves with a white margin and evening-scented yellow flowers in early summer. 45
cms (1½ feet).
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fruticosa 'Fyrverkeri' |
£ 3.50 |
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Upright cultivar with purple-tinted leaves and deep red buds which open to saucer-shaped yellow flowers from June-September.
45 cms (1½ feet).
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speciosa 'Siskiyou' |
£ 3.50 |
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Dwarf cultivar with soft pink flowers, fading to white towards the centre, with deep pink veins from June-Sept. Spreading habit
so suitable for ground cover or a rockery. 30 cms (1 foot).
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OMPHALODES (Boraginaceae)
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cappadocia |
£ 3.50 |
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Spreading perennial for part shade with narrow, pointed leaves and cymes of blue, Forget-Me-Not like flowers in early spring.
Good ground cover and ideal for a woodland garden or for under-planting deciduous shrubs. Grow in fairly fertile, well drained
soil. 20 cms (7").
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OPHIOPOGON (Convallariaceae)
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(LILY TURF, MONDO GRASS.) Grass-like perennial which is actually related to the Lily of the Valley, and very closely related
to Liriope. They have similar strappy leaves & racemes of small bell-shaped flowers in late summer often followed by blue
fruit. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Likes slightly acidic, well-drained soil in full sun (or shade for the green leaved species).
Good evergreen ground cover.
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bodinieri |
£ 3.75 |
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Tufts of long narrow leaves dark green leaves. Purple berries follow small mauve-pink flowers in summer. Part/full shade. 30
cms (1 foot).
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jaburan 'Vittatus' |
£ 3.75 |
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(LILYTURF.) Narrow green leaves with a cream-white margin and racemes of small, white bell-shaped flowers in late summer
followed by blue fruit. Minimum minus 10°C. 60 cms (2 feet).
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planiscapus 'Albovariegatus' |
£ 3.75 |
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Unusual cultivar with green and white variegated leaves, some with a bold white margin. Whether or not it flowers reliabably is
unknown at present 20 cms (7").
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planiscapus 'Nigrescens' |
£ 3.75 |
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(BLACK LILYTURF.) Narrow, jet-black leaves to 30cm (1ft) long and pale lilac flowers in summer followed by dark blue berries.
Spreads very slowly. 20 cms (7").
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ORIGANUM (Lamiaceae)
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(OREGANO, MARJORAM.) Genus of perennials and sub-shrubs, some of which are valued for their culinary use such as
Origanum vulgare. Other species and cultivars are grown for their abundance of flowers or sometimes purely for their coloured
foliage. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. The flowers attract Bees.
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'Kent Beauty' |
£ 3.75 |
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Small, prostrate evergreen sub-shrub with curious whorls of pink-mauve flowers with deep pink bracts in summer. Likes full
sun and really well drained soil. Drought tolerant. 10 cms (4").
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vulgare 'Acorn Bank' |
£ 3.50 |
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Cultivar of the common Marjoram with bright yellow, aromatic foliage which can be used in cooking. Trim regularly to
encourage fresh growth and to keep bushy. 30 cms (1 foot).
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vulgare 'Country Cream' |
£ 3.50 |
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Cultivar of the common culinary herb. Mat-forming habit with aromatic, foliage with a cream variegation. Small pink flowers in
from July-September. Ideal for a rockery.
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