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SALVIA (Lamiaceae)
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(SAGE.) Much loved garden plants and rightly so with their elegant spikes of hooded flowers. Salvias have flowers in a very
wide range of colours but those with blue flowers are particularly prized as they really live up to the claim of having truly blue
flowers, which is a rarity in the plant world. It is usually winter wet rather than frost which kills half-hardy Salvias. Cuttings of
tender species should be taken as insurance. It is important to pay as much attention to providing really good drainage as it is
to providing frost protection. (Please note - we have Salvias listed under 'Hardy Perennials', 'Conservatory Plants' and 'Hardy Shrubs'.)
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'Indigo Spires' |
£ 3.75 |
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Half hardy cultivar with very tall spires of small dark indigo-blue flowers from June-October. Needs sun, good drainage and a
sheltered site. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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involucrata 'Bethellii'  |
£3.75 |
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Half hardy, shrubby perennial with bright purple-crimson flowers from late summer-mid autumn. Needs full sun, good drainage
and a sheltered site. Ht to 1.5m 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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patens 'Guanajuato' |
£ 3.75 |
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Beautiful Salvia with very large, deep blue flowers from June-September. Dies down to a tuber in winter and is late to emerge -
around the same time as Dahlias (late spring-early summer) Hardy to -5°C. 30 cms (1 foot).
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patens 'White Trophy' |
£ 3.75 |
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Very large, white flowers with a pale blue tinge from June-September. Dies down to a tuber in winter and is late to emerge-
around the same time as Dahlias (late spring-early summer) Hardy to -5°C 60 cms (2 feet).
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x sylvestris 'Blauhugel' |
£ 3.75 |
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Hardy cultivar with pure blue flowers with purple calyces from June-August. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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x sylvestris 'Rose Queen' |
£ 3.75 |
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Hardy cultivar with rose-pink flowers and grey-green leaves from June-August. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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uliginosa |
£ 3.75 |
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(BOG SAGE.) Spectacular Salvia from South America with tall spires of stunning Royal-blue flowers from August-November.
Grow amongst plants which can support its tall growth to avoid staking. Has a spreading habit but is shallow rooted so easy to
dig up unwanted growth. Despite growing in bogs in its native habitat it needs more free draining soil in this country because
our winters are so much colder. Tolerates light soils. 2 metres (6 feet).
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SANGUISORBA (Rosaceae)
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menziesii |
£ 3.75 |
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Ideal for prairie/wild flower style planting. Spikes of maroon bottle-brush flowers are produced May - Aug. For moist soil in full sun. (2 ft.) |
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'Tanna' seedling |
£ 3.50 |
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Cultivar with deep red bottle-brush-like flower heads from May-July. For moist soil in sun/ part shade. 60 cms (2 feet).
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SAXIFRAGA (Saxifragaceae)
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'Sugar Plum Fairy' |
£ 3.75 |
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Fortunei cultivar, with deciduous rosettes of shiny reddish green toothed leaves, topped with clouds of white flowers on red
stems, the bottom two petals are longer than the upper ones. Late summer/autumn, possibly into winter. A sheltered position,
e.g. a raised bed or pot under trees will protect late flowers from frost. Well-drained humus rich soil. 30 cms (1 foot).
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SCABIOSA (Dipsacaceae)
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(PINCUSHION FLOWER.) Popular plants which make a welcome addition to gardens of any size with everything from small
compact plants for a window-box or planter, to tall plants for a border. Their long flowering blooms are good for cutting are very
good for attracting Bees and Butterflies. Regular deadheading will help ensure long flowering. Grow in well drained soil in full
sun. These plants do not do well in heavy or very acidic soil.
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atropurpurea 'Chile Black' |
£ 3.50 |
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Very dark maroon-black pincushion flowers from June-September. Not reliably hardy so provide as much drainage as possible
and mulch in winter. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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caucasica 'Miss Willmott' |
£ 3.50 |
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A long-flowering cultivar with large white flowers. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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columbaria ssp. ochroleuca |
£ 3.50 |
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Graceful species with long stems of primrose-yellow flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across from June-September. Looks good in a
formal border or a 'wild' garden. Also contrasts wonderfully with S. 'Chile Black'. 90 cms (3 feet).
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columbaria ssp. ochroleuca 'Moondance' |
£ 3.50 |
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A shorter, neater cultivar with masses of dainty pale yellow flowers over a long period. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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columbaria 'Misty Butterflies' |
£ 3.50 |
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Compact little scabious with flowers in a mixture of pink-blue shades. Ideal for a rockery, containers or a window box. 30 cms
(1 foot).
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columbaria 'Nana' |
£ 3.50 |
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Compact cultivar with pastel-blue flowers in from June-September. Ideal for a rockery or window box. 30 cms (1 foot).
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SCHIZOSTYLIS (Iridaceae)
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(KAFFIR LILY) Members of the Iris family from South Africa with elegant sword-shaped leaves and beautiful star to cup-
shaped flowers, usually in shades of pink, occasionally white or red. They flower in autumn, sometimes continuing into winter if
the weather is mild. In their natural habitat , they grow in moist or boggy soil but in the UK they prefer more free-draining soil
due to the combination of prolonged wet and cold weather and short, often sunless days we have during the winter months.
Grow in full sun. Divide congested clumps in spring.
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coccinea f. alba |
£ 3.75 |
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Pure white flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across with narrow petals from autumn to winter. 60 cms (2 feet).
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coccinea 'Jennifer' |
£ 3.75 |
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Large, mid pink flowers to 6cm (2.5in) across from autumn to winter. 60 cms (2 feet).
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coccinea 'Major' |
£ 3.75 |
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Large scarlet-red, star shaped flowers to 6cm (2.5in) across from autumn to winter. 60 cms (2 feet).
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coccinea 'Molly Gould' |
£ 3.75 |
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Pink flowers with deep pink mottling from autumn to winter. 60 cms (2 feet).
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coccinea 'Professor Barnard' |
£ 3.75 |
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Lovely cultivar with deep pink to red flowers from autumn-winter. A nice alternative to the many varying shades of pink
usually seen but not as startling a red as S. coccinea 'Major'. 60 cms (2 feet).
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coccinea 'Sunrise' |
£ 3.75 |
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Large salmon-pink flowers to 6cm (2.5in) across from autumn to winter. 60 cms (2 feet).
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coccinea 'Wilfred H. Bryant' |
£ 3.75 |
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Previoulsy 'Pink Princess') White flowers with the palest pink flush from autumn to winter. 60 cms (2 feet). |
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SCLERANTHUS (Caryophyllaceae)
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uniflorus |
£ 3.50 |
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(KNAWEL CUSHION.) Curious mat forming plant with small bright green leaves. Interesting ground cover for sharply drained
soil in full sun. Ideal for a rock/ gravel garden. Flowers are insignificant. 10 cms (4").
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SEDUM (Crassulaceae)
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(STONECROP.) Genus of succulent plants, many of which are hardy and very drought tolerant due to their ability to retain
water. The hardy perennials flower between late summer and autumn and attract Bees and Butterflies. The seed-heads can be
left for winter decoration if desired. The foliage dies back for winter and re-appears in spring in the form of small rosettes. Grow
in well drained soil in full sun. Seen here in the walled garden. |
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'Carl' |
£ 3.50 |
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Compact cultivar with tight heads of deep pink flowers from August-October. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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erythrostictum 'Frosty Morn' |
£ 3.50 |
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Cultivar with light green leaves with a white margin and heads of pale pink flowers which are white when in bud. 50 cms (1½
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erythrostictum 'Mediovariegatum' |
£ 3.50 |
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Pale green leaves with a yellow splash and heads of pale pink flowers from August-October. 50 cms (1½ feet).
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'Green Expectations' |
£ 3.50 |
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Cultivar with grey-green leaves and yellow-green flowers from August- October. 60 cms (2 feet).
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'Herbstfreude' |
£ 3.50 |
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Popular cultivar with very large heads of mid pink flowers from August-October. 60 cms (2 feet).
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'Purple Emperor' |
£ 3.50 |
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Arguably the best dark-leaved Sedum with heads of dark pink-red flowers from August-October. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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spectabile 'Iceberg' |
£ 3.50 |
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Compact cultivar with white flowers from July-September. 30 cms (1 foot).
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telephium 'Matrona' |
£ 3.50 |
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Dark green, maturing to purple-green, leaves and flat heads of pink flowers from August-October. 60 cms (2 feet).
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'Vera Jameson' |
£ 3.50 |
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Spreading cultivar with black-purple foliage and purple-pink flowers from Aug-Oct. 20 cms (7").
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SELINUM (Apiaceae)
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wallichianum |
£ 3.50 |
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(WALLICH MILK PARSLEY.0 Cow parsley relative with large, flattened umbels of white flowers in late summer-autumn. For
moist, well drained soil in sun/ part shade. Good for a wild garden. Attracts Bees and Butterflies. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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SENECIO (Asteraceae)
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doria |
£ 3.50 |
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(GOLDEN RAGWORT.) Unusual perennial with upright stems topped with bright yellow fowers. Leaves are glaucous grey, over
a foot long. This plant should attract bees & butterflies but, to be on the safe side, keep away from horses. 90 cms (3 feet).
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polyodon |
£ 3.50 |
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Mases of lovely mauve daises, to 2cm across, on long wiry stems in summer. Hardy in mild areas but may succumb in
winter in cold areas. For sun and well drained soil. Good for a rockery. Short lived but will seed around. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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SIDALCEA (Malvaceae)
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(FALSE MALLOW.) Members of the Mallow family with spikes of single Hollyhock-like flowers, in summer. Grow in fairly fertile,
well drained, neutral to acidic soil in full sun. Good cut flower. Also attracts Butterflies.
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'Elsie Heugh' |
£ 3.50 |
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A beautiful cultivar with pink flowers on upright stems- the flower petals are distinctly fringed, giving a light fluffy appearance.
90 cms (3 feet).
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'Loveliness' |
£ 3.50 |
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Pale pink flowers to 5cm (2in) across from June-July. 75 cms (2½ feet).
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'Wine Red' |
£ 3.50 |
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As the name implies, wine-red flowers from June-July. 90 cms (3 feet).
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SILENE (Caryophyllaceae)
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fimbriata |
£ 3.75 |
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Spreading perennial with unusual white flowers which are tubular initially then flare open at the end in mid summer. For well
drained neutral-alkaline soil in full sun or dappled shade. 45 cms (1½ feet).
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SISYRINCHIUM (Iridaceae)
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Members of the Iris family with sword-shaped leaves and upward-facing, star-shaped flowers in summer. The species may
seed around prolifically, especially S. striatum. The sterile hybrids however do not seed around result of being sterile, they
tend to flower prolifically over a long period of time. Grow in poor or fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Small species and
cultivars are ideal for a rock garden.
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'E.K Balls' |
£ 3.25 |
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Sterile cultivar with a profusion of small dark mauve-blue flowers from May-November. Ideal for a rockery/ alpine garden. 20
cms (7").
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'Iceberg' |
£ 3.25 |
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Sterile cultivar with small white flowers from May-November. Ideal for a rockery/ alpine garden. 20 cms (7").
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'Quaint and Queer' |
£ 3.25 |
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Sterile cultivar with curious apricot-brown flowers with a darker eye from May-November. Ideal for a rockery/ alpine garden. 30
cms (1 foot).
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SOLIDAGO (Asteraceae)
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uliginosa |
£ 3.50 |
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(GOLDEN ROD.) Tall species of Golden Rod with upright spikes of yellow flowers from June-September. For poor or fertile,
well drained soil in full sun. Good for sandy soil. Good for a wild garden. 1.5 metres (5 feet).
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STACHYS (Lamiaceae)
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Members of the Lamium (Lamiaceae) family with hooded flowers with a prominent lower lip in summer. Grow in well drained soil
in full sun. Species and cultivars with grey, silver or hairy leaves prefer sharply drained soil. The flowers attract Bees and
Butterflies. They are often mat-forming or spreading in habit and so are suitable for ground cover.
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byzantina `Silken Fleece' |
£ 3.50 |
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More compact cultivar of the normal Lamb's Ears with small soft, hairy, grey leaves and lilac flowers from July-Aug. Ideal for
rockery/ front of the border as ground cover. Very drought tolerant. Evergreen 20 cms (7").
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coccinea |
£ 3.50 |
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Spreading species with soft wrinkled leaves and short spikes of brilliant red flowers from June-Sept. For sun & well drained
soil. Dislikes excessive winter wet. Ideal for a rockery. Good ground cover 30 cms (1 foot).
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monieri |
£ 3.50 |
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Neat species with small green leaves and compact spikes of pretty pink flowers from July-August. 20 cms (7").
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thunbergii (coccinea) |
£ 3.50 |
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Unusual species with a profusion of very deep plum coloured flowers in summer. Good ground cover. Suitable for a rockery.
For sun and well drained soil. 30 cms (1 foot).
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STOKESIA (Asteraceae)
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(STOKE'S ASTER.) Evergreen, Rosette-forming members of the Aster family with cornflower-like flowers from late summer to
autumn. Grow in light, well drained soil in full sun. Tends to rot in winter in heavy soil. Compact cultivars are suitable for a
rockery. Good cut flower and attracts butterflies.
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laevis |
£ 3.25 |
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The wild species from North America with deep blue flowers from July-Sept. 30 cms (1 foot).
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laevis 'Mary Gregory' |
£ 3.50 |
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Soft yellow cornflower-like flowers from July-September. 30 cms (1 foot).
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laevis 'Purple Parasols' |
£ 3.50 |
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Deep purple cornflower-like flowers from July-September. 30 cms (1 foot).
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laevis 'Silver Moon' |
£ 3.50 |
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Silvery-white cornflower-like flowers from July-September. 30 cms (1 foot).
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