Hardy Perennials

A range of value bare root and 9 cm potted perennials and grasses for autumn planting. 

Hardy perennials are the mainstay of the herbaceous border, giving colour through the year for very little effort and attracting bees, butterflies and other invertebrates into the garden.

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Aspidistra caespitosa 'Jade Ribbons'
£7.50
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Campanula  'Sarastro'
Campanula 'Sarastro'
£4.50
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Bellflower

Spectacular, large, deep purple-blue, pendant tubular flowers from early-mid summer.

Dahlia coccinea
£6.50
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Lovely species with dark green foliage and delicate, single red flowers from mid-late summer. Seed raised so may vary from the true species, but the foliage suggests a good likeness.

Dahlia  merkii - seed raised
Dahlia merkii - seed raised
£6.50
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Fairly hardy species, if given a thick winter mulch, with green foliage and single, purple-pink, flowers from mid to late summer. Seed raised so may vary from the true species. Grow in full sun and well drained soil.

Eucomis pallidiflora Baker subsp. pole-evansii
Eucomis pallidiflora Baker subsp. pole-evansii
£6.50
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Pineapple Lily

Propagated by leaf cuttings (2022) from this spectacular bulbous plant with white flowers on huge pineapple-like, 1.5ft flower heads in late summer.

Eucomis pallidiflora Baker subsp. pole-evansii seedlings
Eucomis pallidiflora Baker subsp. pole-evansii seedlings
£6.50
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Pineapple Lily

Seedlings from this spectacular bulbous plant with white flowers on huge pineapple-like, 1.5ft flower heads in late summer. Expect some variable and unique flowers! Around 4 seedlings per pot.

Oxalis hirta 'Gothenburg'
Oxalis hirta 'Gothenburg'
£5.00
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A cultivar of this South African plant, masses of magenta pink flowers appear in the autumn, over spreading clumps of clover-like leaves. Forms large corms, and reputedly flowers better in a deep pot.

Rhodohypoxis  'Donald Mann'
Rhodohypoxis 'Donald Mann'
£6.00
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Small perennial for a rockery, growing from corm-like structures. Vivid pink flowers all summer. Full sun in well-drained soil, or under cover in pots.

Tulbaghia natalensis
Tulbaghia natalensis
£6.50
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Society Garlic

Name uncertain. Beautiful, almond-scented creamy-white flowers are held above narrow foliage from mid-late summer. This bulbous plant from South Africa likes a sunny spot in very free draining soil.

Watsonia 'Tresco Hybrids'
Watsonia 'Tresco Hybrids'
£6.50
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A slightly tender perennial with spikes of bright orange trumpet shaped flowers in summer. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun in sheltered gardens.

Watsonia borbonica 'Peach Glow'
Watsonia borbonica 'Peach Glow'
£6.50  -  £15.00
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A South African cormous plant, loving well-drained soil in full sun. Tall flower spikes to 1.5 m. carry peachy-orange flowers in late summer - makes an impressive display. In cold gardens can be grown in a heavy pot & well-drained gritty John Innes mix.

Zephyranthes candida
Zephyranthes candida
£6.50
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Rain Flower

Autumn flowering bulb with a succession of crocus-like, white flowers. For very well drained soil in full sun.

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