Popular tuberous plants which normally need to be lifted before winter although many cultivars seem to be fairly hardy (in East Anglia) as long as they are mulched really well. Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff is certainly one of these. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Most flower from July to October sometimes longer if the weather is mild.

‘Arabian Night’

Fully double, very dark maroon flowers over dark green leaves from July to October.

£ 4.50

‘Bednall Beauty’

Semi-double deep red flowers over dark purple, deeply cut foliage from July-Oct.

£ 4.50

‘Bishop Of Landaff’

Semi-double bright red flowers over deep purple foliage from July-October.

£ 4.50

‘David Howard’

Large, fully double orange-yellow flowers over bold purple foliage from July-October.

£ 4.50

‘Haresbrook’

Large, deep purple, semi-double flowers over deep purple leaves from July-October.

£ 4.50

‘Madame J. Snapper’

Vivid red, fully double flowers over deep purple leaves from July-October.

£ 4.50

‘Moonfire’

Single orange-yellow flowers with a red centre from July-October.

£ 4.50

‘Swan Lake’

Semi- double white flowers over purple foliage from July-October.

£ 4.50

Genus of mat-forming succulent plants from South Africa with daisy-like flowers in summer. They are hardy in this country providing they have very good drainage in winter. Ideal for a rockery or dry sandy/ stony soils. Grow in full sun.

congestum

Bright yellow daisies to 2" across.

£ 3.50

sutherlandii

Pink daisies to 2" across with a yellow eye.

£ 3.50

Delphiniums can be divided into 3 groups: BELLADONNA GROUP. These produce more open flower spikes with single, widely-spaced flowers. ELATUM GROUP. The most common type with dense flower spikes of single or double flowers with a prominent eye or ‘Bee’. They will often re-bloom if cut back after flowering. The Magic Fountain series are a dwarf form of elatumn so won't need staking. PACIFIC HYBRID GROUP. These are grown as annuals or biennials. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. All parts may cause mild stomache upset if ingested. Foliage can be an irritant.

Astolat Group

Pacific hybrid with lilac and pink flowers from June-July.

£ 2.50

belladonna group ‘Casa Blanca’

Widely spaced white flowers from June-Sept.

£ 2.50

Black Knight Group

Pacific hybrid with deep purple flowers from June-July.

£ 2.00

Galahad Group

Pacific hybrid with pure white flowers from June-July.

£ 2.50

‘Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom’

Soft pink flowers from June-July.

£ 2.50

‘Magic Fountains Sky Blue’

Sky-blue flowers from June-July.

£ 2.50

‘Magic Fountains Pure White’

Pure white flowers from June-July.

£ 2.50

Long flowering mat-forming and creeping perennials from South Africa. The flowers are usually about 2cm (3/4in.) Most are fairly hardy providing they have good drainage in winter. Ideal for a rockery or softening the edge of a border.

fetcaniensis

Creeping species with rose-pink flowers from summer to autumn.

£ 3.50

rigescens

Trailing species with mid-deep pink flowers from summer to autumn.

£ 3.50

Grown for their distinctive, heart shaped flowers and attractively cut foliage. The are actually related to the Poppy. Most species and cultivars prefer moist, humus-rich, neutral-alkaline soil in part shade. A few Alpine species prefer sharply drained soil in full sun. All parts may cause mild stomache upset if ingested. Foliage can be an irritant.

‘King Of Hearts’

Small mounds of attractive grey-green foliage topped by soft pink-red flowers from late spring-summer.

£ 3.50

These plants and their seeds contain a flammable oil thus giving them their common name of Burning Bush. The foliage is strongly lemon-scented. Grow in well drained soil in sun/ part shade. Drought tolerant. All parts may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Foliage can be an irritant.

albus v. purpureus
Burning Bush.

Spikes of star-shaped purple-mauve flowers with darker veins from May-July.

£ 3.75

albus
Burning Bush.

Spikes of star-shaped white, sometimes pink-white flowers from May-July. Grow in well drained soil in sun/ part shade. Drought tolerant. May cause mild stomach upset if ingested and the foliage can be an irritant.

£ 3.75

Angel's fishing rods. These plants have graceful arching stems of pendant bell-shaped flowers in summer. They look best growing next to a pond or stream as long as the roots are in free draining soil not in the margins. They also prefer a sheltered site.

igneum
Angel's Fishing Rod.

Pink, sometimes red, flowers from June-July.

£ 3.50

‘Snowballs’
Angel's Fishing Rod.

Not yet widely available, this cultivar has dainty white flowers in mid summer.

£ 3.50

bicolor

Rhizomatous evergreen perennial from Central, East and South Africa with sword-shaped leaves. Produces small (1½in) Iris-like, pale sometimes deeper, yellow flowers with brown markings at the base of the petals in early summer. The rhizome is quite tough making it tricky to divide clumps. Despite normally being found growing by streams in it's natural habitat, this plant is quite drought tolerant and is happy in poorer soils. It has evolved to store water in the event of a drought where small streams will quickly dry up. Needs a sheltered position but will take a touch of frost.

£ 4.00

There are many cultivated forms of foxglove, including some dwarf plants which are ideal for small borders/ gardens. There are also some very tall forms, reaching to 2m (7ft) giving a dramatic touch to the border. Some are biennial or short lived but many are perennial. They are adored by bees and are at home in a formal border or a `wild` garden. For almost any soil in sun/ part shade. Toxic if ingested.

cariensis
Foxglove.

Rare species of Foxglove with spikes of small pale yellow flowers in early summer.

£ 3.50

ferruginea
Rusty Foxglove.

Biennial Foxglove with large, golden brown flowers with red-brown veins in mid summer. Will seed around.

£ 3.50

grandiflora ‘Carillon’
Foxglove.

Pretty, dwarf, perennial Foxglove with soft, primrose-yellow flowers from June-Aug.

£ 3.50

‘John Innes Tetra’
Foxglove.

Lovely perennial Foxglove with bronze-tinted apricot flowers from early-mid summer.

£ 3.50

lutea
Foxglove.

Perennial Foxglove with glossy dark green leaves and spikes of narrow, pale yellow flowers from May-July. This species prefers well drained alkaline soil.

£ 3.50

x mertonensis
Foxglove.

Lovely perennial Foxglove with hairy leaves and spires of large, strawberry- pink flowers in from April-June.

£ 3.50

obscura
Foxglove.

Shrubby, evergreen perennial Foxglove with grey-green leaves and spikes of rusty yellow or orange flowers with red veins and spots on the inside from April-July.

£ 3.50

purpurea f. albiflora
Foxglove.

Form of the common foxglove with large white flowers, spotted purple inside. Biennial.

£ 3.50

purpurea ‘Suttons Apricot’
Foxglove.

Cultivar of the common foxglove with large apricot flowers, spotted purple inside from early-mid summer. Biennial.

£ 3.50

viridiflora
Foxglove.

Perennial Foxglove with spires of small tubular yellow flowers from June-July.

£ 3.50

These plants have become very popular in recent years and are grown for their large, bold daisies in summer. Originating from North American prairies, they are ideal for expopsed or hot, dry situations and make excellent long-lasting cut flowers. They are also very good for attracting Butterflies. Grow in well drained soil in full sun.

pallida
Coneflower.

Species with large pink-purple daisies with narrow, twisted petals from July-Sept.

£ 3.50

paradoxa
Coneflower.

Unusually for an Echinacea, this species has yellow flowers which would normally suggest that it would be a Rudbeckia which is very closely related. The flowers have drooping petals and can reach 6inches across.

£ 3.50

purpurea ‘Leuchtstern’
Coneflower.

Large red-purple daisies to 5in across from July-Sep.

£ 3.50

purpurea ‘Magnus’
Coneflower.

Very large deep purple flowers to 18cm (9in) with orange centres from July-Sept.

£ 3.50

purpurea ‘Rubinstern’
Coneflower.

Compact cultivar with ruby-red flowers, to 5in across, from July-September.

£ 3.50

purpurea ‘White Swan’
Coneflower.

Compact cultivar with white flowers to 10cm (4in) across with orange centres from July-September.

£ 3.50

tennesseensis

As the name suggests this species is native to the State of Tennessee in Northern America. The narrow petals are arranged pointing slightly upwards unlike some other Echinaceas which have petals which point downwards. The flowers are rich pink in colour. This species is also tap-rooted making it tolerant of dry periods as it is able to access water deeper down in the soil. It is classed as endangered in it's native habitat so you can do your bit for conservation by growing it! (Our plants are raised from approved seed)

£ 3.50

tennesseensis ‘Rocky Top’
Coneflower.

Should basically be a shorter version of E. tennesseensis (see entry) growing to only 2ft but we haven't seen it flower yet to ascertain whether the flowers themselves are significantly different from the species. Our plants are raised from seed and although they do come true there will inevitably be a small amount of variation as with any seed-raised plants.

£ 3.50

These very drought tolerant plants bear spherical flower heads in summer. They attract Bees and Butterflies are good for cutting and drying. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Suitable for poor/ sandy soil.

bannaticus ‘Blue Globe’
Globe Thistle.

Electric-blue flowerheads to 6cm (2.5in) across from July-September.

£ 3.25

sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’

White flowerheads to 6cm (2.5in) across from July-September.

£ 3.25

These perennials from Western and Central Asia make an eye-catching statement with their tall, bold spikes of flowers in summer. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Fairly drought tolerant and suitable for sandy soil. The leaves will die off before flowering and re-appear in spring. When clumps become congested, divide them in autumn. A cold winter is needed to induce flowering so may not flower as well in mild areas.

stenophyllus ssp. stenophyllus
Foxtail Lilly.

As tall as it's name is long! This sub-species differs from the species in that the flowers are a brighter yellow and it is 60cm (2ft) taller. Tall spires of bright yellow flowers in from June-July.

£ 4.50

karvinskianus

Ideal for growing in the cracks of walls, paving etc, this bushy little plant produces masses of white-turning-to-pink daisies from June-Oct. Self-seeds.

£ 3.25

lanatum
Wooly sunflower.

Spreading perennial with woolly, finely cut foliage and golden, sun flower-like, yellow flowers June-Aug. Good for the rockery or any situation with good drainage.

£ 3.25

manescaui

Member of the Geranium family, forming clumps of deeply cut foliage, topped with magenta flowers with darker pink veins throughout summer. For very well drained soil in full sun. Suitable for the rockery.

£ 3.00

These woody based, perennial Wallflowers are grown for their brightly coloured, sometimes scented flowers from spring-early summer. They can be short lived but if trimmed after flowering (taking care not to cut back into non-shooting wood) they will last much longer. Grow in well drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Good for poor soils with low fertility. Loved by Bees and Butterflies.

‘Bowles Mauve’
Perennial Wallflower.

Very long flowering cultivar, flowering year round in may cases with deep purple flowers.

£ 3.25

cheiri ‘Harpur Crewe’
Perennial Wallflower.

Very fragrant double yellow flowers from April-June.

£ 3.25

‘Constant Cheer’
Perennial Wallflower.

Scented orange-red flowers which turn purple with age from April-July.

£ 3.25

‘Cotswold Gem’
Perennial Wallflower.

Variegated cultivar with scented mauve flowers which age to pink in early summer.

£ 3.25

‘Pagoda’
Dog's Tooth Violet.

Lovely nodding, bell-shaped yellow flowers held over marbled foliage in late spring- early summer. For part shade in moisture retentive soil. Ideal for a woodland garden. Summer dormant.

£ 3.25

Bulbous plants from South Africa with long-lasting spikes of flowers which resemble a Pineapple fruit and are often followed by decorative seed pods. Most are hardy in the UK to -10°C providing they have good drainage in winter. Mulch in winter. Grow in full sun.

autumnalis ‘White Dwarf’
Pineapple Lily.

Spikes, to 8cm (4in) long, of slightly scented white flowers in mid summer, followed by black seed pods. Hardy to -10°C.

£ 4.25

bicolor
Pineapple Lily.

Spikes, to 10cm (6in) long, of pale green flowers with purple markings in late summer, topped by a tuft of green leaves. Hardy to -10°C.

£ 5.00

comosa
Pineapple Lily.

Long spikes to 30cm (1ft) long of white flowers with purple markings in late summer. The basal leaves are heavily spotted purple beneath. Hardy to -10°C.

£ 4.50

pole-evansii
Pineapple Lily.

Tall species with long flower spikes to 45cm (1.5 ft) long of white flowers in late summer.

£ 8.00

coelestinum

Unusual species with blue Ageratum-like flowers from July -Oct. For sun/part shade in moist soil.

£ 3.00

rugosum ‘Chocolate’

Perennial with deep purple foliage & heads of small white flowers in late summer. Maybe poisonous to grazing animals. For part-full shade. Will grow in full sun but leaf colour may not be as deep. Tolerates dry soil.

£ 3.75

Euphorbias fall into just about every category of plant there is, from annuals to trees, and therefore have different cultivation requirements and growth habits. Take precautions when handling as all parts may cause stomach upset if ingested and the sap can be an irritant to the skin.

amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’
Milkweed, Spurge.

Evergreen perennial with deep purple leaves and loose sprays of yellow-green flowers in late spring-early summer. For moist, well drained soil in sun/ part shade.

£ 3.75

cyparissias ‘Fens Ruby’
Milkweed, Spurge.

Vigorous, spreading perennial with grey-green leaves which are purple when young. Loose sprays of yellow-green flowers from May-July. For moist, well drained soil in sun/ part shade. Spreads indefinately.

£ 3.50

‘Kahome’

Moisture loving perennial for any moist to boggy soil with fluffy heads of pink flowers from June-September.

£ 3.50

vulgare ‘Purpureum’
Purple Fennel.

Bold perennial, mainly grown for it's aniseed-flavoured, purple leaves, which turn glaucous with age. Flat umbels of yellow flowers appear from July-August. It is recommended to remove these before they seed. Grow in moist, well drained soil in full sun.

£ 2.75

‘Burgunder’

Large, deep wine-red daisies to 14cm (5in) across from June-September. Good cut flower. For well drained soil in full sun. Tolerates poor soil.

£ 3.00

candicans

Hardy bulbous plant with slightly fragrant, pendulous white flowers (similar to a snowdrop in shape but larger) from August-September. For fertile, well drained soil in full sun.

£ 3.75

Geraniums have different growth habits including mat-forming, clump-forming, and vigorously spreading. They will tolerate drought and grow in any soil type except boggy. Most are happy in sun or part shade but some prefer a cool shady spot such as Geranium phaeum. Whereas Geranium cinereum will thrive in hot, dry conditions. Some are evergreen making them good year-round ground cover.

x cantabrigiense ‘Westray’
Crane's Bill.

Compact, slowly spreading cultivar with bright pink flowers from May-July. Suitable for a rockery. Evergreen.

£ 3.25

cinereum ‘Ballerina’
Crane's Bill.

Exceptionally drought tolerant cultivar with pink flowers with well-defined, deep red veining and a dark eye from May-Sept. Compact, rosette-forming habit. Ideal for a rockery. Needs full sun. Evergreen.

£ 3.75

‘Guiseppii’
Crane's Bill.

Mat-forming cultivar with small leaves, similar to that of Geranium cinereum, bright magenta flowers with a darker eye in summer. Looks like it should be very drought tolerant.

£ 3.75

himalayense ‘Plenum’
Crane's Bill.

Sumptuous, fully double purple flowers from June-Aug. Spreads by rhizomes but not as vigorous as the species.

£ 3.75

incanum
Crane's Bill.

Half hardy, long-flowering species with very finely divided grey-green foliage and deep pink flowers with purple veining in summer. Needs sun, good drainage and shelter. Should withstand temperatures down to -5°C.

£ 3.75

‘Johnson’s Blue’
Crane's Bill.

Spreading cultivar with blue flowers with a pink-tinged centre from May-August.

£ 3.50

macrorrhizum ‘Bevan’s Variety’
Crane's Bill.

Spreading, rhizomatous cultivar with magenta flowers in early summer. Good ground cover. Semi-evergreen.

£ 3.25

macrorrhizum ‘Ingwersen’s Variety’
Crane's Bill.

Spreading, rhizomatous cultivar with soft pink flowers in early summer. Good ground cover. Semi-evergreen.

£ 3.25

x magnificum
Crane's Bill.

Large, clump-forming hybrid with soft, hairy green leaves which turn red in autumn. Rich violet flowers with purple veining in mid summer. Prefers full sun.

£ 3.00

‘Nimbus’
Crane's Bill.

Bushy, clump-forming cultivar with deeply cut leaves and violet-purple flowers from early-mid summer. Ht & Sp 45cm (1.5ft)

£ 3.50

x oxonianum ‘Claridge Druce’
Crane's Bill.

Vigorous, spreading, evergreen cultivar with rose-pink flowers with dark pink veins from late spring-autumn. Self seeds freely. Very good ground cover.

£ 3.25

x oxonianum f. thurstonianum
Crane's Bill.

Spreading form with small pink flowers with narrow, twisted petals and a white centre from April/May to August. Not as vigorous as others in the oxonianum group. Evergreen.

£ 3.50

‘Patricia’
Crane's Bill.

Long flowering cultivar with magenta flowers with a dark eye on stems to 75cm (2.5ft) long from June-September.

£ 3.50

phaeum v. phaeum black flowered
Crane's Bill.

Syn. G. phaeum ‘Mourning Widow.’ Very dark plum flowers in late spring- early summer over blotched leaves. For part/ full shade.

£ 3.50

phaeum ‘Album’
Crane's Bill.

Pure white flowers with yellow stamens from late spring to early summer. For part/ full shade.

£ 3.50

phaeum ‘Lily Lovell’
Crane's Bill.

Cultivar with larger flowers than the species, to 1.5in across, which are purple-mauve. For part/ full shade.

£ 3.50

phaeum ‘Mierhausen’
Crane's Bill.

Lovely cultivar with dusky pink flowers from late sping to early summer. For part/ full shade. Shows up much better in shade than the darker flowered ones.

£ 3.50

phaeum ‘Samobor’
Crane's Bill.

Deep purple flowers inlate spring- early summer and bold chocolate splashes on the leaves. For part/ full shade.

£ 3.50

phaeum ‘Variegatum’
Crane's Bill.

Deep purple flowers in late spring- early summer. Leaves have cream-yellow margins and irregular red splashes. For part/ full shade.

£ 3.50

pratense ‘Mrs Kendall Clark’
Crane's Bill.

Clump-forming cultivar with delicate pale violet-blue flowers with white to pale blue veining from June-Aug.

£ 3.50

pratense Victor Reiter Jnr. Strain
Crane's Bill.

Much stronger growing than the Midnight Reiter strain (which we have now discontinued.) Deeply divided, deep purple leaves which fade to green with age and violet-blue flowers from June-August. Cut back after flowering for a new flush of purple leaves.

£ 3.50

procurrens
Crane's Bill.

Vigorous, ground covering species with dark purple-pink flowers from July-September. Spreads indefinately.

£ 3.25

pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis’
Crane's Bill.

Small, vibrant purple flowers from June-Sept. Self seeds prolifically.

£ 3.25

x ‘Sabani Blue’
Crane's Bill.

Cultivar with large G. renardii-like deep mauve-blue flowers with darker blue veining in late spring.

£ 4.00

‘Salome’
Crane's Bill.

Cultivar with long trailing stems of yellow-green foliage. Purple-pink flowers with deep violet veining from June-September. Prefers full sun.

£ 3.50

sanguineum v. striatum
Crane's Bill.

Compact, clump-forming variety with delicate, pale pink flowers with dark pink veining over small, deeply cut, leaves from June-August.

£ 3.75

sanguineum ‘Max Frei’
Crane's Bill.

Compact, clump-forming cultivar with magenta flowers over small, deeply cut, leaves from June-August.

£ 3.75

sylvaticum ‘Album’
Crane's Bill.

Clump forming with large, pure white flowers from May-June. Prefers moist, soil in part shade. Tends to flag in full sun. H

£ 3.50

thunbergii pink
Crane's Bill.

Spreading, ground covering species with small light pink flowers with a white center from June-Sept.

£ 3.25

tuberosum
Crane's Bill.

Slowly spreading species with pretty mauve flowers with dark purple veining in spring. Dies down after flowering and then produces new leaves in autumn.

£ 3.50

wallichianum ‘Buxtons Variety’
Crane's Bill.

Commonly known as Buxton's Blue. Sky blue flowers with a white centre Jun-Sept. Best in dappled shade & rich soil. Very difficult to propagate and so is very sought after.

£ 4.25

yoshinoi
Crane's Bill.

Spreading species with small deep pink flowers in early summer over light green leaves with brown markings.

£ 3.25

These perennials are related to the Rose and the flowers do look like a minature Rose bloom, especially the double flowers. They are compact clump-forming, sometimes slowly spreading perennials. The flowers are a range of yellow, orange, pink or red shades, ocassionally cream. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun/ part shade.

‘Borisii’
Avens.

Single, bright orange flowers, to 4cm (1.5in), across with yellow stamens from early-mid summer.

£ 3.25

‘Lady Stratheden’
Avens.

Semi double, bright yellow flowers to 5cm (2in) across throughout summer.

£ 3.00

‘Mrs J Bradshaw’
Avens.

Semi double, bright red flowers to 5cm (2in) across throughout summer.

£ 3.00

‘Mrs W. Moore’
Avens.

A very pretty cultivar with nodding, semi-double dusky-pink flowers from early to mid summer.

£ 3.50

‘Princess Juliana’
Avens.

Semi-double yellow flowers with a red tinge from early-mid summer.

£ 3.50

glabra
Liquorice.

The roots are used to make Pontefract Cakes & other liquorice treats. Pale purple pea-like flowers are produced from July-Sep. For deep, fertile soil in full sun.

£ 3.75

Gunnera Manicata is well-known for it's impressive size and huge leaves but there are over 40 other species, some of which differ vastly in habit and size from this famous giant. All species like to be grown in permanently moist soil such as a bog garden or by the edge of a pond or stream.

flavida

Small mat-forming species in stark contrast to Gunnera manicata with small brownish-green leaves and small yellow fruit.

£ 3.00

magellanica

Quite a contrast to its big brother, Gunnera manicata. This mat-forming perennial has small leaves, to 9cm (3 in) across, and tiny green flowers in summer followed by orange-red berries.

£ 3.00

manicata

A perennial of giant proportions. The leaves can reach nearly 2m (6ft) across. Has huge red flower spikes to 1m (3ft) long (on mature plants) in early summer. Mulch crown in winter to protect growth buds.

£ 4.75

Popular, cottage garden perennials grown for their abundance of small flowers which are often used in cut flower arrangements. There are however some smaller species which are more suitable for a rock garden. Grow in very well drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun.

paniculata ‘Schneeflocke’
Baby`s Breath.

Masses of double white flowers from early-mid summer.

£ 3.25

repens ‘Rosea’

Dwarf, mat-forming cultivar with masses of small pink flowers in summer. Ideal for a rockery.

£ 3.25

Grown for their bold daisies with prominent central disc-florets, these popular plants usually flower in late summer-autumn and come in shades of yellow, orange or red. They make excellent cut flowers and attract Bees and Butterflies. Grow in fertile, moist, well drained soil in full sun. May cause severe stomach upset if ingested.

‘Biedermeier’
Helen's flower.

Yellow daisies to 8cm (3in) across, with a red-orange band from July-September.

£ 3.50

‘Moerheim Beauty’
Helen's flower.

Showy red-orange daisies to 8cm (3in) across with downward facing petals and prominent brown centers from June-September.

£ 3.50

‘Rubinzwerg’
Helen's flower.

Sumptuous, deep red daisies to 8cm (3in Across) with a deep red centre from July-September.

£ 3.50

‘Waldtraut’
Helen's flower.

Golden-brown daisies, to 8cm (3in) across, with prominent brown centres from August-September.

£ 3.50

The well-know annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is only one of many species in this genus. The species and cultivars we grow are perennial and are drought tolerant. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun.

‘Lemon Queen’
Sunflower.

Pale yellow flowers, to 12cm (5inches) across, from July- September. Quite vigorous and spreading.

£ 3.25

Drought tolerant plants with hairy or woolly silver-grey leaves. They are ideal for difficult, dry soil. The small flowers are usually held in clusters and are very good for dried flower arrangements. Not suitable for heavy clay as they do not like excessive winter wet. Grow in poor or fertile, well drained soil in full sun.

‘Schwefellicht’

Spreading stems of soft silvery leaves and sulphur-yellow flowers, which age to orange, from June- Sept.

£ 3.25

thianschanicum

Quite similar to H. ‘Schwefellicht’ but with more erect stems and darker yellow flowers from June-Sept.

£ 3.00

These members of the Saxifraga family are excellent plants for a shady border or woodland garden. They are evergreen or semi evergreen, slowly spreading perennials which can be used as ground cover. Small tubular-shaped white, pink or red flowers, which attract Bees, appear in spring or early summer. Grow in damp, preferably neutral soil in sun or part shade. Full shade is tolerated as long as the soil is reliably moist. When clumps become woody in the centre, divide and re-plant in autumn.

‘Chocolate Ruffles’
Coral Flower.

Chocolate-brown leaves with a purple reverse and panicles of small white to pale pink flowers from May-June.

£ 3.75

‘Ebony And Ivory’
Coral Flower.

Attractive cultivar with deep purple-black foliage and Ivory-white flowers from May-June.

£ 3.75

‘Swirling Fantasy’
Coral Flower.

Deep bronze-purple leaves with prominet veining and deep pink to red flowers from late spring to summer.

£ 3.75

villosa v. macrorhiza
Coral Flower.

Late flowering variety with large, soft lime-green leaves and spikes of white flowers from Sept-Nov.

£ 3.50

Heucherellas are a hybrid of Tiarella and Heuchera. They most resemble Heucheras but are usually more compact in size and flower for longer. Grow in moist, neutral to acidic soil in sun or shade. Good ground cover for a shady border or woodland garden.

‘Dayglow Pink’

Green leaves, deeply veined with dark purple and small, bright pink, tubular flowers from spring-mid summer.

£ 3.75

spilophaeum ‘Leopard’
Hawkweed.

Rosettes of striking, maroon-spotted green leaves. Yellow dandelion-like flowers from June-Aug. Seeds around. For well drained soil in full sun. Prefers poor soil.

£ 2.50

Ideal plants for ground cover in damp shady sites. The various species and cultivars have foliage in a wide range of green shades, sometimes yellow, grey-blue or variegated. Grow in reliably moist soil in part or full shade. Yellow leaved cultivars prefer full sun.

‘Fire and Ice’

Striking cultivar with large ovate to lance-shaped leaves with a brilliant white central marking and a dark green margin. Spikes of pale lavender flowers from May-June.

£ 4.00

fortunei v. aureomarginata

Crinkled, deep green leaves with a yellow margin and pale lilac flowers from June-July. Perfectly happy in full sun or shade. When in flower

£ 4.00

‘Halcyon’

Blue leaved cultivar, best grown in part-deep shade but will tolerate full sun. Pale lilac flowers from July-Aug.

£ 4.00

‘Zounds’

Yellow leaved cultivar, fprefering full sun, with pale lilac flowers from July-Aug.

£ 4.00

Vigorous, spreading perennials for a bog garden or shallow water. The leaves are rather pungent but some cultivars have attractive bright, multicoloured leaves. The flowers are usually white and fairly insignificant. For full sun or light shade.

cordata ‘Chameleon’

Muticoloured, green, cream and red leaves. Small white flowers in spring.

£ 3.25

cordata ‘Joker’s Gold’

Muticoloured, orange and green leaves with a red tinge. Small white flowers in spring. Spreads indefinately.

£ 3.25

sibthorpioides ‘Variegata’

Marginal plant with masses of small variegated leaves. Flowers are insignificant. Should be grown in an aquatic pot to restrict growth. Can be quite invasive in normal soil and spreads indefinitely.

£ 2.75

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 it`s claw-like flowers. Some are even hardy in a well drained spot, such as I. Omeiana and I. Tinctoria (see Hardy Perennials).

omeiana
Busy Lizzie.

Hardy member of the ‘Busy Lizzie’ family with attractive green foliage, veined with yellow, and apricot-orange flowers in late summer. For moist but well drained soil in part shade.

£ 3.50

tinctoria
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.

£ 4.50

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.

hookeri

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.

£ 3.25

magnifica

Very tall species for moist to boggy soil with large yellow daisies, to 15cm (6inches) across, from July-September. Sun/ part shade.

£ 3.25

racemosa

Tall racemes of yellow daisies, to 6cm (2.5 inches) across, from July-September.

£ 3.25

Different types of Iris have different cultivation requirements. Bearded Iris need neutral to alkaline 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 caused by over-congestion of clumps. 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.) With regards to the description of the flower, the ‘Falls’ are the drooping petals and the ‘Standards’ are the erect petals.

‘Black Swan’

Tall bearded Iris with deep purple standards and almost black falls from May-June. Scented.

£ 3.50

‘Carnival Time’

Tall bearded Iris with scented copper-bronze flowers from May-June.

£ 3.50

chrysographes ‘Kew Black’

Lovely Siberian Iris, with very dark purple, almost black flowers in early summer. Similar to Iris chrysographes Black form but flowers more freely and has slightly larger flowers.

£ 3.75

confusa

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.

£ 3.75

ensata ‘Moonlight Waves’

Japanese Iris with white flowers with lime green markings on the falls from June-July.

£ 3.50

ensata ‘Oku-Banri’

Japanese Iris with stunning large flowers with white falls, heavily veined with purple and purple standards from June-July.

£ 3.50

ensata ‘Rose Queen’

Japanese Iris with soft, rose-pink flowers with darker veining on the falls from June-July.

£ 3.50

‘Harriette Halloway’

Tall bearded Iris with stunning large, scented, clear blue flowers from May-June.

£ 3.50

‘Rajah’

Tall bearded Iris with spicy-scented flowers with deep burgundy falls and yellow standards from May-June.

£ 3.50

sanguinea ‘Snow Queen’

Siberian Iris with Ivory-white flowers from May-June.

£ 3.50

sibirica ‘Alba’

Siberian Iris with pure white flowers with yellow markings on the falls from June-July.

£ 3.50

sibirica ‘Dreaming Yellow’

Siberian Iris with yellow buds opening to creamy-yellow flowers with yellow markings on the falls from June-July.

£ 3.50

sibirica ‘Flight Of Butterflies’

Siberian Iris with pale blue standards and white falls, heavily veined with blue from May-June.

£ 3.50

sibirica ‘Melton Red Flare’

Siberian Iris with purple flowers with a red tinge from June-July.

£ 3.50

sibirica ‘Tycoon’

Siberian Iris with violet-blue flowers with darker blue veining and a white centre on the falls from June-July.

£ 3.50

‘Stepping Out’

Tall bearded Iris with violet-blue standards and white falls with a violet-blue margin from May-June.

£ 3.50

‘Winter Olympics’

Tall bearded Iris with scented white flowers from May-June.

£ 3.50

macedonica ‘Mars Midget’

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.

£ 3.50

macedonica Melton Pastels

Mauve, pink or sometimes red pin-cushion, scabious-like flowers from June-Sept. Attracts Bees and Butterflies.

£ 3.50

Red hot pokers 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.

‘Brimstone’
Red Hot Poker.

Bright yellow flowers from August-October.

£ 3.50

‘Jenny Bloom’
Red Hot Poker.

Compact cultivar with pink flowers fading down the flower spike to cream from July -September.

£ 3.50

‘Nancy’s Red’
Red Hot Poker.

Dwarf cultivar with deep red flowers from June-September.

£ 3.50

‘Royal Standard’
Red Hot Poker.

Tall and quite vigorous cultivar with red buds opening to yellow flowers from May-Sept.

£ 3.50

triangularis
Red Hot Poker.

Spikes of red-orange flowers with a yellow tinge on the tip are produced over narrow, grassy foliage.

£ 3.50

maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’

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.

£ 2.75

latifolius ‘Rosa Perle’

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.

£ 3.25

latifolius ‘White Pearl’
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.

£ 3.25