As you will see from the catalogue, we have a good selection of hardy herbaceous perennials for a wide variety of situations. We grow most of these from seed or cuttings and many are not readily available elsewhere. Our range is very growing quickly, and we are very lucky in being able to utilise part of the neighbouring walled garden to plant up display beds for the majority of our perennials so that you will be able to see them growing where they belong - in the open ground. We hope to start work in earnest this autumn in planning and planting these borders. Please ask if you want help in planning and planting a border – we can extract lists of plants for a specific purpose from our database – for instance a white border that looks good in June, plants for dry shade, low growing plants for a sunny border – virtually any combination and we will try to help! Hardy perennials can be planted virtually any time of year, but in very hot dry conditions plants may well be better off being kept in their pots in cool shade until conditions improve. If planting has to be done in very dry conditions, the best bet is to fill the planting hole with water, let this drain away, position the plant (previously well watered) into the hole, back fill soil enriched with compost, water in again really thoroughly, then rake dry soil (or gravel or bark if you already have this) over the root ball to act as a mulch. Autumn planting is a good idea, as the soil is still warm enough to encourage root growth, yet air temperatures should not be so high as to stress the plants – they will become nicely established before the winter and be able to perform really well the following summer. If the soil is still on the dry side, they will benefit from the planting method described above. Only a prolonged steady rainfall can be relied upon to water plants in during the summer. Planting in frosty or very wet winter weather is to be avoided. Spring plantings need care – wait until the soil starts to warm up and be prepared to water well if the weather turns hot and dry.

inermis ‘Purpurea’

Ground cover perennial with small purple leaves and insignificant white flowers. For well drained soil in sun/ part shade. Ideal for a rockery.

£ 2.75

Acanthus are grown for their bold architectural foliage and spikes of hooded flowers in summer. They make excellent cut flowers and are very attractive to Bees. Grow in any soil type in full sun or part shade. Due to their fleshy roots which can store water, they are drought tolerant.

hungaricus
Bears’ Breeches.

Species with deeply lobed leaves and tall stems of white or pale pink flowers sheltering under dusky purple bracts from June-Aug.

£ 3.50

mollis
Bears’ Breeches.

Species with glossy dark green leaves and spikes of white flowers with purple tinted bracts and stems in late summer.

£ 3.50

spinosus
Bears’ Breeches.

Species with deeply-cut spiny leaves & tall spikes of white flowers with purple bracts in early summer.

£ 3.50

Achilleas are grown for their long-lasting flat or slightly rounded flower heads which are excellent for cutting and drying. They also attract Butterflies. Where possible grow in moist, well drained soil in full sun. Most however will tolerate dry conditions especially those with hairy or grey leaves (which do require sharp drainage.) Those forms with smooth or glossy leaves prefer not to be too dry. Varieties and cultivars of Achillea millefolium are spreading in habit. Others are clump forming.

‘Bloodstone’
Yarrow.

Heads of very deep red flowers, fading to pink with age from June-August.

£ 3.50

‘Christine’s Pink’
Yarrow.

Heads of pink flowers, fading almost to white with age from June- August.

£ 3.50

clypeolata
Yarrow.

Compact heads of bright yellow flowers over finely cut grey foliage from June-August. Needs sharp drainage.

£ 3.50

filipendulina ‘Gold Plate’
Yarrow.

Tall cultivar with slightly rounded heads of bright yellow flowers from June-Sept.

£ 3.50

‘Forncett Fletton’
Yarrow.

Heads of brick-red, fading to brick orange flowers from June-August.

£ 3.50

‘Inca Gold’
Yarrow.

Lovely cultivar with heads of terracotta flowers, fading to yellow with age from June-August.

£ 3.50

millefolium ‘Paprika’
Yarrow.

Spreading cultivar with heads of bright orange-red flowers, fading with age, from June-August.

£ 3.50

‘Moonshine’
Yarrow.

Heads of light yellow flowers, which retain their colour, from June-August.

£ 3.50

‘Old Brocade’
Yarrow.

Attractive cultivar producing flower heads with a mixture of gold, yellow and bronze tones from June- August.

£ 3.50

‘Taygetea’
Yarrow.

Lovely cultivar with subtle creamy yellow flower heads from June-August.

£ 3.50

‘Wesersandstein’
Yarrow.

Mat-forming cultivar with heads of pink-red flowers, fading to a creamy sand colour from June-August.

£ 3.50

‘Bressingham Spire’
Monkshood, Aconite.

Tall spires of hooded violet blue flowers from July-Sept. Likes rich, moisture retentive soil, preferably in part shade but will tolerate full sun. TOXIC IF INGESTED

£ 3.50

Agapanthus flower best when clumps have become congested and flower more readily when restricted to a container. Hardy species and cultivars can be grown outside year round but benefit from protection from severe weather in cold regions. Tender species need to be kept frost free in winter. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. If grown in a container use Loam based compost with added grit. Feed monthly in summer.

campanulatus var. albidus

Variety with heads to 20cm (8inches) across of white flowers from July-August.

£ 4.00

Headbourne Hybrids
African Lily.

Large round heads of flowers in a variety of blue shades from Jul-Aug.

£ 4.00

Ajugas are very useful as ground cover in part or full shade with hooded blue flowers in late spring-early summer. Most are evergreen but some are semi evergreen. Cultivars of Ajuga reptans tolerate poor soils. Other species prefer moist soil. On variegated cultivars, remove any foliage which has reverted to plain green. Good food plant for Butterfly larvae.

genevensis
Blue Bugle

Evergreen species with both hairy and hairless leaves and spikes of sumptuous dark blue, occasionally pink or white flowers.

£ 3.25

reptans ‘Braunherz’
Bugle.

Evergreen cultivar with deep purple leaves and spikes of vivid blue flowers.

£ 3.00

reptans ‘Catlins’ Giant’
Bugle.

Evergreen cultivar with large purple leaves to 15cm (6in) long and spikes of blue flowers in late spring.

£ 3.00

reptans ‘Variegata’
Bugle.

Variegated evergreen cultivar with grey-green leaves with cream splashes and margins. Spikes of blue flowers.

£ 2.75

Achemillas are valuable for their foliage and froths of flowers, making them ideal for softening the edge of a path or border. Grow in moist, fertile soil in sun/part shade.

conjuncta
Lady's Mantle.

Attractive species with star shaped leaves with a silver margin and reverse. Masses of tiny green flowers from June-Sept.

£ 3.25

epipsila
Lady's Mantle.

Compact species with hairy leaves and masses of small green flowers from June-September. Like a smaller, less vigorous version of A. mollis with not quite such soft leaves.

£ 3.25

mollis
Lady's Mantle.

Well known species with soft leaves and sprays of small acid yellow flowers from June-September. Much more drought tolerant than other species and makes good ground cover. Self seeds freely.

£ 3.00

These ornamental Onions are grown for their bold, usually spherical flower heads. Being bulbous they are quite drought tolerant although the size of the flower head may be reduced in very dry conditions. The leaves appear in spring but start to die off before flowering on most species and cultivars. The trick is to grow them through or behind other plants which will hide the leaves once they start to look tatty. They make excellent cut flowers and attract Bees and Butterflies. The seed heads may be dried and spray-painted if desired.

afflatunense
Ornamental Onion.

Spherical pink-purple flower heads to 10cm (4in) across from April-May.

£ 2.00

christophii
Ornamental Onion.

Striking species with very large spherical, silvery-mauve, flower heads to 40cm (16in) across from May-July. Looks good growing up through ground cover plants with silver/grey foliage. 1 bulb per pot

£ 2.00

hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’
Ornamental Onion.

Lovely and popular cultivar with spherical, deep purple flower heads to 8cms (3in) across from May-June.

£ 2.00

‘Mount Everest’
Ornamental Onion.

The best white flowered Allium to date. Spherical heads of white flowers to 16cm (6in) across from May-June. 1 bulb per pot

£ 3.00

nigrum
Ornamental Onion.

Slightly flattened umbels (7cm/ 3in across) of cream-white flowers with a dark green eye from May-June.

£ 2.00

schubertii
Ornamental Onion.

The flower heads are of a similar size to Allium cristophii (reaching 30 cm (12in) across but the flower stalks are of differing lengths. Pale purple flowers in June. 1 bulb per pot

£ 2.00

sphaerocephalon
Ornamental Onion.

Small, oval, reddish-purple flower heads (to 1in across) in early summer. This species increases quite quickly as it produces flowers from small bulbs. Looks good naturalised with ornamental grasses. Leaves are retained during flowering.

£ 2.00

Alstromerias make excellent cut flowers and are a welcome splash of colour from mid-late summer, sometimes into autumn. They are tuberous perennials so appreciate a protective winter mulch until fully established. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. If planting in clay, dig in plenty of compost and grit to improve drainage.

brasiliensis
Peruvian Lilly.

Rich ruby-red flowers with green markings from July-November.

£ 3.25

psittacina ‘Mona Lisa’
Peruvian Lilly.

Deep red flowers with greenish flecks and a dark pink eye from Jul-Oct.

£ 3.25

memoria-corsii ‘Howardii’

A bi-generic cross between Amaryllis & Crinum. It has the sweetly scented flowers of the latter, whilst retaining leaves during flowering as in the former. This bulbous perennial produces loose umbels of up to 10 scented, soft-pink trumpets up to 10cm (4in) long in late summer. Hardy to -5°C. in a sheltered well drained spot. When planting ensure the tip of the bulb is just below the surface of the soil. Protect foliage from severe frost.

£ 6.50

belladonna
Belladonna Lily, Naked Lady.

From the winter rainfall areas of South Africa, the Belladonna lily will produce large scented pink flowers in late autumn. Hardy in a sunny sheltered spot in well-drained soil with a winter mulch. The leaves appear in spring then die down for the summer.

£ 6.50

azurea ‘Loddon Royalist’
Alkanet.

One of the few plants which can boast having truly blue flowers, producing deep blue flowers in summer. This cultivar has a sturdy growth habit so seldom need staking. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Doesn't like excessive winter wet so not suitable for heavy clay.

£ 3.50

The Anemones we grow can be divided into two groups. Some are spring flowering bulbous or tuberous plants found naturally in woodland areas. These prefer humus-rich (leafy) soil in part shade, ideally beneath deciduous shrubs or trees. The other group are usually much taller and flower between late summer and autumn and prefer moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade. Cultivars of Anemone x hybrida are commonly known as Japanese Anemones and fall into the second group.

hupehensis v. japonica ‘Pamina’
Windflower.

Double, deep pink flowers from July- August.

£ 3.25

x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’
Japanese Anemone.

Free flowering cultivar with single white flowers with a pink tinged reverse from July-September. More spreading in habit than other late flowering Anemones, making it suitable as ground cover.

£ 3.25

x hybrida ‘September Charm’
Japanese Anemone.

Flowers are held well above the foliage on erect 3-4ft (90-120cm) stems which do not need staking. Three month flowering period from August to October. Very free flowering.

£ 3.25

x hybrida ‘Whirlwind’
Japanese Anemone.

Pretty cultivar with semi-double pure white flowers from July-September.

£ 3.25

nemerosa
Wood Anemone.

Native woodland species with pretty white flowers to 1 inch across from March-April. Ideal for woodland planting.

£ 3.00

nemerosa ‘Robinsoniana’

Cultivar of the native species with very pretty lavender-blue flowers from March-April. Ideal for woodland planting.

£ 3.00

sylvestris
Snowdrop Windflower.

Vigorous spreading species with single white flowers to 3inches across from May-June.

£ 3.00

Genus of small bulbous plants from South Africa with dainty flowers usually no more than 2 cm (3/4 inch) across. Grow in very well drained, preferably sandy soil in full sun. In cold regions grow in a small pot and over winter indoors or in a heated greenhouse. Pot into loam based compst with plenty of added sand and grit and keep dry when dormant.

laxa

Dainty, pink-red, open trumpet shaped flowers to 2cm (3/4 inch) across in early summer.

£ 3.00

laxa ‘Joan Evans’

Spikes of white flowers with red spots on the lower petals in mid-summer. For sun or part shade in well-drained soil. Will self-seed.

£ 3.50

Most species and cultivars of Anthemis flower from late spring-late summer and have soft finely cut foliage which softens the edge of a border beautifully. The daisy flowers range from white through creamy shades to yellow, sometimes orange. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of dry, sandy/ stony soils. Deadhead regularly to promote long flowering. They range in habit from low-spreading, lax to upright. Anthemis tinctora (Chamomile) is well known for attracting Butterflies but they seem to like other species and Cultivars as well.

punctata ssp. cupaniana

Spreading species with soft silvery-grey foliage, turning green in winter, and masses of white daisies from May-July.

£ 3.25

‘Susanna Mitchell’

Lovely Buttermilk coloured daisies over finely cut grey-green foliage from June-September. Lax, semi spreading habit.

£ 3.25

tinctoria ‘E.C.Buxton’

Lemon yellow daisies over finely cut green foliage from June-September. More upright in habit.

£ 3.25

tinctoria ‘Kelwayi’

Mid-yellow flowers from June-September. Upright, bushy habit.

£ 3.25

tinctoria ‘Sauce Hollandaise’

Cultivar with pale cream flowers from June-September. Upright habit.

£ 3.25

sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’

Cultivar of the common Cow Parsley with very dark purple, finely cut leaves and froths of white flowers from April-July. Pull up any green leaved seedlings in spring to keep the purple leaved strain. For well drained soil in sun/part shade. Looks good amongst grasses.

£ 2.75

Aquilegias are commonly known as Columbines (or Granny's Bonnet in the case of the native species; Aquilegia vulgaris). They flower between late spring and early summer and most prefer damp but well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Alpine species must be grown in sharply drained soil in full sun. Some have spurs projecting from the back of the flower. Aquilegias self seed and hybridise with each other freely.

‘Kristall’
Columbine.

Lovely cultivar with large, pure white flowers with long spurs from May-June.

£ 3.00

skinneri
Columbine.

Lovely species with large flowers with yellow inner petals and red sepals (outer petals) and spurs from May-June.

£ 3.00

vulgaris var. stellata ‘Blue Barlow’
Columbine.

Masses of spurless, fully double blue flowers from April-June.

£ 3.00

vulgaris ‘William Guiness’
Columbine.

Deep purple, spurless flowers with a white inner set of petals from April-June.

£ 3.00

Commonly known as Thrift these little plants are often found in coastal areas. The flower heads are usually rounded and attract many insects including bees and Butterflies. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of poor soil and salt winds. Their compact habit makes them ideal for pots/ troughs, a rockery or the front of a border.

giradii ‘Joystick Lilac Shades’
Thrift.

Cushions of flowers to 1 inch across in a variety of lilac shades from May-August.

£ 3.25

giradii ‘Joystick Red’
Thrift.

Cushions of dusky red-pink flowers to 1 inch across from May - August.

£ 3.25

giradii ‘Joystick White’
Thrift.

Cushions of white flowers to 1 inch across from May-August.

£ 3.25

maritima ‘Rubrifolia’

Attractive cultivar with bronze-purple foliage and bright pink flowers from May-August.

£ 3.25

chamissonis

Pale yellow daisy flowers from May-July. Grow in moist, well drained, leafy soil in full sun, ideally on the edge of an area planted with trees/ shrubs. All parts may cause discomfort if ingested.

£ 3.00

Artemesias originate from dry scrubland and prairies making them ideal for difficult dry conditions such as very sandy or stony soils. Most species and cultivars are short lived in heavy soil due to the tendency for too much water to be retained in winter. Always grow in full sun.

schmidtiana ‘Nana’

Very finely cut silver foliage and panicles of small pale yellow flowers in summer. Cut back in spring to rejuvenate.

£ 3.75

italicum ssp. italicum
Lords and Ladies.

Hardy Arum Lily with attractive dark green, marbled leaves from winter to late spring. Pale yellow flowers from April-May, followed by orange berries in Sept. Good under trees or shrubs.

£ 3.00

aethusifolius
Dwarf Goats Beard.

Very compact species with small finely cut leaves which turn yellow in autumn and open panicles of cream flowers from June-July. Grow in moisture retentive soil in sun/ part shade. Ideal for woodland garden.

£ 3.00

Genus of plants found in South Africa and the Americas. Some species are hardy in this country, others need to be over wintered frost free. They are very attractive to Butterflies especially Asclepias tuberosa which is one of the best plants there is for this purpose. Outdoors, Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. If grown in a pot, use loam based compost with added grit. Contact with sap may cause skin irritations.

incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’
Swamp Milkweed.

This species prefers moister conditions than most and is suitable for growing next to a pond/stream. Produces clusters of white flowers from July-September followed by small inedible fruit.

£ 3.25

sp. ‘Aurea’
Milkweed.

Upright perennial with masses of bright yellow flowers over a long period in summer. Good for a warm sunny border. May be a cultivar of A. tuberosa.

£ 3.25

tuberosa
Butterfly Weed.

Excellent species for attracting Butterflies with clusters of bright orange flowers from July-September. Tuberous so will completely die back after flowering.

£ 3.25

Found in sandy and coastal sites in Europe, Asia and Africa, these plants make good foliage subjects, and are useful in flower arrangements. They new stems appear as miniature Asparagus tips (too small to eat!). The `leaves` are actually modified bits of stem called cladophylls. They are fairly drought tolerant but produce more lush growth if watered well. Grow in a loam based compost with extra grit or sand in good light & protected from hot sun. Water sparingly in winter. Trim back after flowering or in spring to rejuvenate. Most species/varieties need to be grown frost free. The common name of Asparagus Fern is misleading - these are not ferns at all, but are related to the Lily family.

pseudoscaber ‘Spitzenschleier’

Hardy ornamental asparagus with very fine, soft, lush green foliage and small white flowers for a short while in summer. Ideal for coastal gardens. Makes a lovely foliage back ground for more colourful plants and in cut flower arrangements. For well drained soil in full sun.

£ 3.50

Commonly known as Michaelmas Daisies, Asters bring a welcome splash of colour in late summer-autumn when many other plants are finishing. Grow in moist, well drained soil in full sun. A few species prefer part shade. More compact species are ideal for a rockery. Tall species and cultivars make excellent cut flowers and also attract Butterflies. Cut plants hard back in late spring/ early summer to promote bushy growth

acuminata
Michaelmas Daisy.

Compact species with masses of small white flowers from August-November. Suitable for a rockery.

£ 3.25

amellus ‘King George’
Michaelmas Daisy.

Large violet-blue flowers to 5cm (2in) across from August-November.

£ 3.50

amellus ‘Rosa Erfüllung’
Michaelmas Daisy.

Large soft pink flowers from August-November.

£ 3.50

diplostephioides
Michaelmas Daisy.

Large mauve flowers with narrow petals from July-September.

£ 3.50

x frikartii
Michaelmas Daisy.

Large violet-blue flowers to 8cm (3in) across with yellow centres from August- October.

£ 3.50

himalaicus
Michaelmas Daisy.

Dwarf species with small lilac-purple flowers with yellow centers from June-July. Suitable for a rockery.

£ 3.25

‘Little Carlow’
Michaelmas Daisy.

Violet-blue flowers to 2cm (3/ inch) across with a yellow centre from September-October. Best in part shade but tolerates full sun.

£ 3.50

sibiricus
Siberian Aster

This species is found in the regions surrounding the Arctic circle including Canada, Alaska, Siberia and Scandinavia. It is understandably very hardy therefore and is also fairly compact only reaching around 4in in it's native habitat but often reaches 18in in a more southern garden environment. Purple flowers with a yellow centre are produced in mid to late summer over lance-shaped leaves. Prefers fertile soil but fairly tolerant of most types (accept boggy) Grow in sun/ part shade.

£ 3.00

Ideal for waterside planting, Astilbes have plumes of white, pink or red flowers and some have attractively cut foliage. Grow in moist, humus rich soil in sun/ part shade. Also good for woodland planting. Divide and re-plant clumps every 3 years to maintain good flowering.

x arendsii ‘Diamant’

Free flowering cultivar with lush green leaves and plumes of white flowers in early summer.

£ 3.50

x arendsii ‘Fanal’

Popular cultivar with dense plumes of long lasting deep red flowers over dark green foliage in early summer.

£ 3.50

x arendsii ‘Irrlicht’

One of the best white-flowered Astilbis with dense plumes of white flowers over very dark green leaves from late spring-early summer.

£ 3.50

‘Pink Lightening’

Dark green, deeply cut foliage and plumes of soft pink flowers in early summer.

£ 3.50

simplicifolia ‘Sprite’

Spreading cultivar with very finely cut, dark green leaves and loose spikes of shell-pink flowers in summer.

£ 3.50

Grow most species and cultivars in moist, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade. Cultivars of Astrantia Major will tolerate drier conditions. All make good woodland plants.

‘Hadspen Blood’
Hattie's pincushion.

Sumptuous pin-cushion heads of deep red flowers encased in deep red bracts from June-August.

£ 4.00

major ‘Gill Richardson Group’
Hattie's pincushion.

We have not yet seen this one flower but it supposed to be as if not darker red than Hadspen Blood.

£ 4.00

We have a range of Begonias of the cane variety, i.e. they have stiff upright stems supporting often heavily attractively spotted leaves. The pink, red or white flowers are small but often produced in large bunches. All need shade from hot sun & make good houseplants. They need to be kept on the dry side when growth slows in winter, especially if the leaves fall. Grow in a loam-based compost for stability, with added grit or bark. Min. 10° C.

grandis ssp. evansiana

Borderline hardy, tuberous begonia with pendant, fragrant pink flowers in summer. Will probably only survive in very mild coastal or southern gardens with minimum temperatures of 0°C. to -5°C. Grow in well drained soil in part shade. Mulch in winter.

£ 3.25

chinensis
Leopard Lilly.

Member if the Iris family with lovely spotted orange flowers in late summer. For moist but free draining soil in sun/part shade. Give protective mulch in winter. Ht 90cm (3ft)

£ 3.50

macrophylla ‘Hadspen Cream’

Woodland plant with soft hairy leaves with an irregular cream margin and panicles of small blue flowers from mid-late spring. Good ground cover for damp shade.

£ 3.50

grandiflora ‘Variegata’
Calamint.

Spreading plant for a cool spot in dappled shade with mint-scented variegated leaves and pink flowers in early summer. Scorches and withers in full sun. Loved by Bees.

£ 3.00

Commonly known as King cups or Marsh Marigolds, these plants are ideal for planting in shallow areas of water no deeper than 23cm (9in) or in a bog garden. Grow in full sun or part shade. They flower in spring, often producing a second flush in late summer.

palustris ‘Flore Pleno’
Marsh Marigold

Cultivar with fully double yellow flowers in spring.

£ 3.50

Some Campanulas have nodding bell-shaped or tubular flowers and others have more open star-shaped or cup shaped flowers. Most require fertile, well drained neutral to alkaline soil in sun or part shade. Smaller plants prefer a free draining site in full sun such as a rockery. Alpine species need very good drainage in winter. The height of some plants can vary depending on the level of moisture in the soil.

carpatica ‘Blaue Clips’
Bellflower.

Small mat forming cultivar with large upward facing, bell shaped blue flowers from May-July. Grow in full sun. Ideal for a rockery.

£ 3.00

cochleariifolia ‘Elizabeth Oliver’
Bellflower.

Small mat forming cultivar with double, pendant bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers from June-August. Grow in full sun. Ideal for a rockery.

£ 3.00

glomerata var. alba
Clustered Bellflower.

Compact variety with upward facing, tubular white flowers from May-Sept.

£ 3.25

glomerata ‘Caroline’
Bellflower.

Compact cultivar with upward facing, tubular pale lilac flowers from May-Sept.

£ 3.50

‘Kent Belle’
Bellflower.

Large pendant purple-violet bell-shaped flowers from June-Aug.

£ 3.25

lactiflora
Bellflower.

Species with upward facing, star shaped white-pale blue flowers from June-September. Self seeds freely.

£ 3.25

lactiflora ‘Loddon Anna’
Bellflower.

Soft lilac-pink, upward facing star-shaped flowers from June-September. Flowers tend to fade in hot sun so best planted in part or dappled shade.

£ 3.25

lactiflora ‘Prichards Variety’
Bellflower

Dark violet-blue, upward facing star-shaped flowers from June-September. More compact so shouldn't need staking.

£ 3.25

persicifolia
Bellflower.

Large cup-shaped, lilac- blue, sometimes white flowers from May-June. Self seeds. Good for a wild garden.

£ 3.25

persicifolia ‘Bennett’s Blue‘
Bellflower.

Syn. Campanula persicifolia ‘Wortham Belle.’ Double light blue, cup shaped flowers from May-June.

£ 3.25

persicifolia ‘Chettle Charm’
Bellflower.

Very pretty cultivar with large cup-shaped, white flowers with the faintest blue tinge from May-June.

£ 3.25

persicifolia ‘Moerheimii’
Bellflower.

Cultivar with large cup-shaped, semi-double white flowers from May-June.

£ 3.25

persicifolia ‘Pride Of Exmouth’
Bellflower.

Semi double purple-blue cup-shaped flowers from May-June.

£ 3.25

persicifolia ‘Telham Beauty’
Bellflower.

Large china blue, cup shaped flowers to 8cm (3in) across from May-June.

£ 3.25

punctata ‘Bowl Of Cherries’
Bellflower.

Creeping cultivar with nodding, tubular, deep cherry-pink flowers from early-mid summer.

£ 3.25

punctata ‘Hot Lips’

Creeping Campanula with white-pale pink pendant flowers, heavily spotted pink inside from early-mid summer.

£ 3.25

‘Sarastro’
Bellflower.

Spectacular, large, deep purple-blue, pendant tubular flowers from early- mid summer. A hybrid of C. punctata and C. trachelium.

£ 3.25

takesimana
Bellflower.

Rapidly spreading species with pendant white flowers, speckled pink inside, from June-September. Good ground cover.

£ 3.25

trachelium ‘Snowball’
Bellflower.

Fully double, cup shaped, semi-upright white flowers from mid-late summer.

£ 3.75

plumbaginoides

Ground cover perennial related to Plumbago with very similar, brilliant blue flowers in late summer. Foliage becomes tinted red in autumn. For light, well drained soil in full sun.

£ 3.50

origanifolium

Compact plant for a sunny rockery or a container with masses of small mauve flowers with white centres from May-Sept.

£ 3.00

These plants are grown for their curious flowers which are supposed to resemble a Turtle's Head. The flowers are similar to that of the Foxglove (to which Chelones are related) but the upper lip curls over, almost touching the bottom lip. They flower from late summer- autumn. Grow in fertile, moist soil in sun or part shade.

glabra
Turtle Head.

White flowers in late summer.

£ 3.25

obliqua
Turtle Head.

Pink flowers in late summer.

£ 3.25

oppositifolium ‘Jim’s Pride’

Spreading evergreen succulent perennial with irregular cream splashes on the leaves. Stems of small bell-shaped lemon-yellow flowers from May-June. Despite being succulent, this plant actually prefers partial shade in moist but well drained soil.

£ 3.00

Needing no introduction, these popular plants come in a huge variety of flower colour, shape and size. Grow in fairly fertile, well drained soil in full sun. They are excellent cut flowers and also attact Butterflies.

‘Clara Curtis’

Scented, single pink flowers to 3in across from July-September.

£ 3.25

‘Duchess of Edinburgh’

Semi double scarlet flowers produced during Sept-Oct.

£ 3.25

‘Mary Stoker’

Single apricot-yellow flowers July-September.

£ 3.25

weyrichii

Dwarf, spreading species, ideal for a sunny rockery with white or pink flowers to 2 inches across in summer.

£ 3.00

virginianum

Lovely ground covering perennial with star-shaped yellow flowers from late spring-late summer. For rich, moist but well drained soil in sun/part shade.

£ 3.50

majalis
Lily of the Valley.

Small, sweetly scented white flowers in spring. Ideal for a woodland garden. For humus-rich soil in part or full shade.

£ 2.75

majalis v. rosea
Lily of the Valley.

Small, sweetly scented pink flowers in spring. Ideal for a woodland garden. For humus-rich soil in part or full shade.

£ 3.00

A genus of plants originating from North American prairies with bright yellow daisies in summer. Grow in fertile well drained soil in full sun. Most flower throughout the summer especially if deadheaded regularly. Taller species/ cultivars make good cut flowers. Loved by Bees

grandiflora ‘Mayfield Giant’
Tickseed.

Tall cultivar with large bright yellow daisies to 3in across from early -mid summer.

£ 3.25

lanceolata ‘Sterntaler’
Tickseed.

Cultivar with single, yellow flowers with brown centres from early-mid summer.

£ 3.25

rosea ‘American Dream’
Tickseed.

Pink flowered cultivar with narrow leaves and masses of small flowers with a yellow center from early-mid summer.

£ 3.25

‘Sunray’
Tickseed.

Fully double, deep yellow daisies from early-mid summer.

£ 3.25

verticillata ‘Zagreb’
Tickseed.

Exceptionally drought tolerant and long flowering cultivar with very narrow leaves and masses of single golden yellow flowers throughout summer.

£ 3.25

Bulbous plants from South Africa, related to Amaryllis with funnel shaped, usually scented flowers. They prefer fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun. The neck of the bulb should be above the surface of the soil. All parts may cause mild stomache upset if ingested. Foliage can be an irritant.

x powellii

Large, scented, pale pink flowers to 4in long from September-October.

£ 6.50

x powellii ‘Album’

Large, scented, white flowers to 4in long from September-October.

£ 6.50

Cormous plants originating from South Africa with showy spikes of brightly coloured funnel shaped flowers from mid-late summer. Many make superb cut flowers and look particularly good planted with ornamental grasses. The modern cultivars of Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora (formerly Montbretia) bear little resemblance to this thuggish species. They have been cross bred with less vigorous species resulting in much tamer plants which won't devour your garden at a glance! Grow in moist, well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Lift & divide congested clumps in spring. Divided clumps may not flower as well that year (this will depend on the vigour of the particular variety) but should be back to normal the following year.

aurea

Native to South Africa, this species has a more natural appearance than many of the modern cultivated types. At produces attractive arching stems of pendant orange flowers in summer and makes an attractive cut flower. It is a little more vigorous than these however it is not a thug like the old-fashioned Montbretia as mentioned in the header above. It can form a clump to about 60cm (2ft) across in time. Slightly more tender than other Crocosmias but will survive frosts of -5°C

£ 3.25

x crocosmiiflora ‘Dusky Maiden’

Really lovely cultivar with very dark green leaves & stunning burnt orange-red flowers from August-October. Retains a compact central clump but does produce little ‘outcrops’ away from the main clump. Not invasive though.

£ 3.25

x crocosmiiflora ‘George Davidson’

Yellow flowers from July-Sept. Clumps up quickly but not overly vigorous.

£ 3.25

x crocosmiiflora ‘Norwich Canary’

Soft orange-yellow flowers from July-September.

£ 3.25

x crocosmiiflora ‘Venus’

Cherry-red flowers ove pale green leaves in mid-late summer. Makes a nice compact clump.

£ 3.25

‘Lucifer’

Still thought of by many as the best red flowered Crocosmia even though it's been around for a while. Arching spikes of tomato-red trumpet flowers in mid summer. Allow more room in the border for this one as it can make a clump to 3ft across in time and the leaves are broader than most other types.

£ 3.25

Tuberous plants with dainty, sometimes scented flowers and heart shaped leaves which, on some species, have attractive mottling. Grow hardy species in a woodland garden or underneath trees or a group of shrubs. For humus-rich well drained soil in part shade. Make sure the tubers of hardy species are beneath the soil surface, not exposed like those of tender species which are often grown as pot plants. May cause severe stomache upset if ingested.

hederifolium ‘Purlenteppich’

Hardy Cyclamen with white flowers in autumn followed by mottled leaves.

£ 2.50