Cottage garden perennials, usually with large white daisies. They are invaluable as colour dividers in a herbaceous border as their long lasting white flowers help break up clashing colour schemes. They also make good cut flowers. They like fairly fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Taller plants may need support.

x superbum ‘Barbara Bush’

Cultivar with dark green leaves with a cream margin and semi-double white daisies, to 5cm across, in summer.

£ 3.25

x superbum ‘Polaris’
Shasta Daisy.

Large white daisies with wide petals, on sturdy stems from June-September.

£ 3.00

x superbum ‘Summer Snowball’

Lovely cultivar with large, double cream-white flowers from May-August. For well drained soil in full sun.

£ 3.25

vulgare ‘Filigran’

Single, white daisies (to 5cm/ 2inches across) over mats of deeply cut, dark green foliage from May-September.

£ 3.25

Tuberous perennials with tall spikes of flowers in summer which open from the top of the spike downwards. Grow in moist, well drained soil in full sun. Good cut flower and also attracts Bees and Butterflies.

spicata
Blazing Star.

Tall spikes of pink-purple flowers from July-Aug.

£ 3.25

spicata ‘Alba’
Blazing Star.

Tall spikes of white flowers from July-Aug.

£ 3.25

Rhizomatous, evergreen perennials, related to the Iris, with architectural, pointed, linear leaves and attractive orchid-like flowers in spring and early summer. The seed pods are also quite attractive giving further seasonal interest. Ideally, grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun although dry soils will be tolerated. They are found in New Zealand and temperate regions in the Americas so suit most regions in this country as long as they are protected from prolonged hard frost.

formosa

Species from Chile with broad green leaves to 45cm (18in) long and white to pale yellow flowers to 1½ across from early to mid summer. Hardy

£ 3.50

ixioides

Species from New Zealand with narrow leaves which sometimes turn bronze in winter. White flowers appear from late spring-early summer and are followed by attractive orange seed pods. Similar to L. grandiflora but smaller. Hardy to -5°C

£ 3.50

peregrinans

This species has particularly attractive foliage in the autumn when the central vein on each leaf turns orange and is picked up nicely by the weaker sun at that time of year. White flowers to 1in across appear in late spring followed by orange-brown seed pods. The height can vary depending on soil conditions ranging from 40cm (15in) to 75cm (2 ½ft) From New Zealand. Hardy to -5°C

£ 3.50

Dramatic plants with large, usually heart-shaped but sometimes more palmate-shaped leaves and brightly coloured daisies. Grow in relaibly moist soil in part or full shade. Ideal for a bog garden or waterside situation. The flowers attract Bees and Butterflies.

dentata ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’

Very deep purple-brown, glossy heart-shaped leaves and large yellow-orange daisies from July-August.

£ 3.75

dentata ‘Desdemona’

Heart-shaped, glossy, bronze-green leaves with a purple reverse and deep orange daisies from July-August.

£ 3.75

dentata ‘Othello’

Heart-shaped, glossy, purple-green leaves with a red-purple reverse and orange daisies from July-August.

£ 3.75

These evergreen woodland perennials really thrive in the dry and shady conditions caused by large trees. Most are also suitable for dry, coastal gardens. Grow in fertile, humus-rich (leafy) soil. They don't like sandy or chalky soils as these are too alkaline. They are best planted beneath deciduous trees so they can receive enough light in the Spring and Autumn. The clumps of arching strap-shaped leaves lay beneath short, dense spikes of small blue to purple, sometimes white flowers in late summer and autumn. Once established they make good ground cover. This is so valuable when little else will grow in such difficult conditions.

muscari ‘Big Blue’

Impressive cultivar, which can reach twice the height of the straight species. Produces spikes of mid-blue flowers from August-October, followed by black berries.

£ 3.50

muscari ‘John Burch’

Attractive cultivar with golden variegated leaves and spikes of violet-mauve flowers in autumn.

£ 3.50

A far cry from the weedy bedding plants, these herbaceous, sometimes shrubby plants have erect stems of brightly coloured flowers in summer. Grow in fertile, moist well drained soil in full sun or light shade. Attracts Bees and Butterflies.

‘Dark Crusader’

Spikes of deep maroon flowers over maroon stems and leaves from July-September.

£ 3.25

excelsa

Rare plant from Chile, this shrubby perennial has bright orange-red tubular flowers in summer. Needs shelter from cold winds. For sun and rich, well drained soil. Similar to Lobel tupa.

£ 3.50

‘Fan Orchidrosa’

Tuberous cultivar with bronze-green foliage and spikes of large deep pink flowers from June-September. Hardy to -10°C. with a winter mulch. Lift tubers and store frost free in cold regions.

£ 3.25

‘Fan Scharlach’

Tuberous cultivar with bronze-green foliage and spikes of large scarlet flowers from June-September. Hardy to -10°C. with a winter mulch. Lift tubers and store frost free in cold regions.

£ 3.25

fulgens ‘Elmfeuer’

Dark red flowers from July-Oct over deep bronze foliage. Similar to but much longer lived than L. cardinalis and L. ‘Queen Victoria’.

£ 3.25

x gerardii ‘Vedrariensis’

Hardy perennial Lobelia with spikes of violet-purple flowers in summer.

£ 3.25

‘Kompliment’ Mixed

Mixed colours mostly red or pink, sometimes purple flowers from June-Sept. Hardy to -10°C. with a winter mulch. Lift tubers in cold regions. For fertile, moist, well drained soil in sun/ part shade. Ht 75cm (2.5ft) Attracts Bees and Butterflies.

£ 3.00

‘Kompliment’ - Pale Pink

Selected from mixed seed this plant has become very popular at the nursery. Spikes of pale blush pink flowers with a dark pink eye from June-Sept. Hardy to -10°C. with a winter mulch. Lift tubers & store frost free in cold regions.

£ 3.25

‘Kompliment’ - Purple

Dark purple flowers from June-Sept. Hardy to -10°C. with a winter mulch. Lift tubers and store frost free in cold regions.

£ 3.25

‘Kompliment Scharlach’

Spikes of bright scarlet flowers from June-Sept. Hardy to -10°C. with a winter mulch. Lift tubers and store frost free in cold regions.

£ 3.25

laxiflora var. angustifolia

Unusual variety, native to Arizona USA, with narrow green leaves and masses of tubular orange and red flowers on spindly stems in summer. Spreading in habit but less vigorous than the species (L. laxiflora) Hardy to -10°C.

£ 3.50

siphilitica

Tall spikes of bright blue flowers from July-September. The height is quite variable.

£ 3.25

Popular cottage garden plants which need no introduction. They prefer light, free draining soil in full sun or part shade. They are quite drought tolerant and are suitable for sandy soil. Seeds can cause severe stomach upset if ingested.

‘Chandelier’
Lupin.

Bright yellow flowers from June-July.

£ 2.50

‘My Castle’
Lupin.

Red flowers from June to July.

£ 2.50

‘Noble Maiden’
Lupin.

Cream flowers from June-July.

£ 2.50

‘The Chatelaine’
Lupin.

Bi-coloured pink and white flowers from June-July.

£ 2.50

‘The Governor’
Lupin

Russell Lupin with tall spikes of bi-coloured blue and white flowers from May-July. Ht. to 90cm. (3ft)

£ 2.75

Grown for their brightly coloured, star-shaped flowers in summer. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Some species prefer moist soil.

x arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’
Campion.

Short-lived perennial with deep purple foliage and large, vivid orange-red flowers from June-August. Comes true from seed.

£ 3.25

wilfordii
Campion.

Bright orange-red, spidery flowers from June-September.

£ 3.50

Genus of plants which are varieable in habit from ground covering to clump-forming. Moist are happy in boggy soil. Some prefer moist but well drained soil. For full sun or part shade.

ciliata ‘Firecracker’
Loosestrife.

Vigorously spreading perennial, best used as ground cover, for moist to boggy soil in sun/part-shade. Chocolate coloured leaves are topped by yellow flowers from June-Aug.

£ 3.25

ephemerum
Loosestrife.

Lovely clump-forming species with tall, slender spikes of small, star-shaped white flowers from June-August. For moist, well drained soil.

£ 3.25

punctata ‘Alexander’
Loosestrife.

Attractive variegated cultivar of the common Lysimachia with spires of lemon-yellow flowers from June-August. For moist to boggy soil in sun/ part shade. Spreads by runners

£ 3.00

Good plant for the bog garden or any moist soil. Although tolerant of dry soil it performs best in a moist situation. Grow in full sun. Looks good with other moisture loving perennials such as Astlibi, Lysimachia and Lobelia (some) L. salicaria self-seeds profusely so deadhead to prevent too many unwanted seedlings. Attracts Bees, Butterflies and many other insects.

salicaria ‘Blush’
Loosestrife.

Elegant spikes of soft pink flowers with a purple flush from midsummer to early autumn.

£ 3.50

Mallows are closely related to Hollyhocks (Alcea) Sidalceas and Lavateras, all of which bear distinctive saucer-shaped flowers held vertically on long stems. Grow in moist, well drained soil in full sun.

moschata f. alba
Mallow.

Spires of pure white flowers from June-September.

£ 3.25

moschata ‘Pink Perfection’
Mallow.

Spires of pale pink flowers from June-September.

£ 3.25

sylvestris ‘Brave Heart’
Mallow.

Large purple flowers with a darker purple centre and veins from June-September.

£ 3.25

lateritium

Closely related to the Mallow. Apricot flowers with a red center from early to late summer. Prostrate, spreading habit. For well-drained soil in full sun.

£ 3.25

(fertile blue group) ‘Lingholm’

Large, rich blue poppy-like flowers from May-June. Plant in a cool shady position where it will not dry out. Prefers damp, leafy, slightly acidic soil.

£ 3.75

bradburyana
Bergamot.

Species with whorls of purple flowers in early-mid summer. For moist, well drained soil in full sun or very light shade. Attracts Bees.

£ 3.50

Genus of perennials, probably best known for their intoxicating effect on cats but also valued for their aromatic foliage and abundance of lamium-like flowers in summer which are usually shades of purple, sometimes white. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. Most are tolerant of dry, stony soil but some species prefer moister soil. The flowers are loved by Bees.

racemosa ‘Little Titch’
Catmint.

Compact, spreading cultivar with pale lavender-blue flowers from June-August. Ideal for a rockery.

£ 3.25

racemosa ‘Snowflake’
Catmint.

Compact, spreading cultivar with white flowers from June-August. Ideal for a rockery.

£ 3.25

subsessilis
Catmint.

Clump-forming species with large bright blue flowers to 3cm long from July-September. Prefers moist, well drained soil in full sun.

£ 3.25

Bulbous plants from South Africa, some species of which have naturalised on the Channel Island of Guernsey. They flower in late summer and autumn (on mainland UK) producing stems of numerous trumpet-shaped, brightly coloured flowers. Grow in well drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position. Some have proved to be perfectly hardy here in East Anglia. More tender species and cultivars should be lifted and kept frost-free in winter.

bowdenii
Guernsey Lily.

Large, vivid pink flowers in autumn, sometimes into early winter if fairly mild. Hardy.

£ 3.75

‘Stefanie’
Guernsey Lily.

Lovely, large, soft pink flowers in autumn, sometimes into early winter if fairly mild. Hardy.

£ 3.75

There are many species and cultivars, other than the well-known Evening primrose. Many, but not all, have scented flowers. They vary inhabit from low and spreading, to upright. Grow in poor or fertile, well drained, even stony soil in full sun.

fruticosa sp. glauca ‘Frühlingsgold’
Evening Primrose.

Attractive cultivar which has pink-tinged leaves with a white margin and evening-scented yellow flowers in early summer.

£ 3.75

fruticosa ‘Fyrverkeri’
Evening Primrose.

Upright cultivar with purple-tinted leaves and deep red buds which open to saucer-shaped yellow flowers from June-September.

£ 3.25

kunthiana
Evening Primrose.

Dwarf species with lovely dark pink flowers from May-August. Ideal for a rockery.

£ 3.25

speciosa
Evening Primrose.

Spreading species with scented, white flowers (to 6cm/ 2.5 inches) which age to pink, from June-September.

£ 2.75

speciosa ‘Pink Petticoats’
Evening Primrose.

Spreading species with scented, pink flowers (to 6cm/ 2.5 inches) from June-September. Ideal for a rockery.

£ 3.25

Grass-like perennial which is actually related to the Lily of the Valley, and very closely related to Liriope. They have similar strappy leaves & racemes of small bell-shaped flowers in late summer often followed followerd by blue fruit. Likes slightly acidic, well drianed soil in full sun.

jaburan ‘Vittatus’
Lilyturf.

Narrow green leaves with a cream-white margin and racemes of small, white bell-shaped flowers in late summer followed by blue fruit. Min. minus 10°C.

£ 3.75

planiscapus ‘Albovariegatus’

Unusual cultivar with green and white variegated leaves, some with a bold white margin. Whether or not it flowers reliabably is unknown at present

£ 3.75

planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’
Black Lilyturf.

Narrow, jet-black leaves to 30cm (1ft) long and pale lilac flowers in summer followed by dark blue berries. Spreads very slowly.

£ 3.75

Genus of perennials and sub-shrubs, some of which are valued for their culinary use such as Origanum vulgare. Other species and cultivars are grown for their abundance of flowers or sometimes purely for their coloured foliage. Grow in well drained soil in full sun. The flowers attract Bees.

‘Kent Beauty’
Oregano, Marjoram.

Small, prostrate evergreen sub-shrub with curious whorls of pink-mauve flowers with deep pink bracts in summer. Likes full sun and really well drained soil.

£ 3.50

vulgare ‘Acorn Bank’
Oregano, Marjoram.

Cultivar of the common Marjoram with bright yellow, aromatic foliage which can be used in cooking. Trim regularly to encourage fresh growth and to keep bushy.

£ 3.25

vulgare ‘Country Cream’
Oregano, Marjoram.

Cultivar of the common culinary herb. Mat-forming habit with aromatic, foliage with a cream variegation. Small pink flowers in from July-September. Ideal for a rockery.

£ 3.25

The hardy species and cultivars of Osteospermum will thrive in a sunny, well drained spot in any garden. Many are spreading in habit and are therefore very good for ground cover. Those classed as tender usually only need the bare minimum of protection in winter. Keeping the worst of the wet and the frost off is usually sufficient.

‘Joan’s Dark Secret’

A superb cultivar with sumptuous, very dark maroon-purple daisies in summer. More shrubby in habit than the spreading kinds. Hardiness/ winter wet tolerance unknown as yet. Very limited supply in 2006

£ 3.75

jucundum v. compactum

Compact variety with deep pink daisies from June-September.

£ 3.50

‘Lady Leitrim’

Masses of pale pink daisies from June-September.

£ 3.50

‘Weetwood’

Glistening white daisies from June-September.

£ 3.50

triangularis

Tuberous perennial with attractive deep purple, clover-like leaves and nicely contrasting pink flowers from May-September. For well drained soil in full sun. Suitable for a rockery. Not invasive.

£ 2.75

lactiflora ‘Sarah Bernhardt’
Peony.

Large, scented, fully double, rose-pink flowers from May-June. For fertile, moist but well drained soil in sun or light shade. Take care to plant with the crown just under the surface of the soil. Flowering will be inhibited if crown is buried more than an inch deep.

£ 6.75

The most widely grown Poppies are the Oriental Poppies with their large, brightly coloured flowers in early summer. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. The individual flowers are usually short-lived, so unless the seed heads are required, deadhead regularly to encourage a longer and better flowering period. For longer-lasting cut flowers, pick when flowers are in bud.

orientale ‘Helen Elizabeth’
Oriental Poppy.

Large salmon-pink flowers with a central black blotch from May-July.

£ 3.75

orientale ‘Patty’s Plum’
Oriental Poppy.

Sought after cultivar with large, sumptuous plum flowers from May-July.

£ 4.00

orientale ‘Prinzessin Victoria Louise’
Oriental Poppy.

Large, salmon pink flowers from May-July.

£ 3.50

orientale ‘Royal Wedding’
Oriental Poppy.

Huge pure white flowers with black centres from May-July.

£ 3.75

norrisii ‘Dazzler’
Candy Lily.

Iris relative with flowers, to 5cm (2 inches) across, in mixture of yellow, red and purple shades from June-Sept. For very well drained soil in full sun.

£ 3.25

Penstemons are closely related to the Foxglove (Digitalis.) They like well drained soil, usually in full sun but will tolerate light, dappled shade. Most species are fully hardy but some modern cultivars are not as robust. Grow tall plants in a mixed border and smaller ones at the front of a border, on a rockery or in containers. Some are herbaceous perennials, others are evergreen sub-shrubs. Best cut back in spring to rejuvenate.

‘Mother of Pearl’

Lovely iridescent mauve flowers to ½in across, heavily pencilled red-purple inside from midsummer to mid-autumn. Very delicate and more understated than many modern cultivars but not lacking in colour and detail.

£ 3.50

‘Beckford’

Not yet widely available, this lovely cultivar has large white flowers with pink-tinged lobes from midsummer to mid-autumn.

£ 3.50

‘Osprey’

Dense spikes of large white flowers to 1¾ long with rose-carmine lobes and a white throat with no pencilling. Flowers from midsummer to mid-autumn. This cultivar has been around since the 1960's. Evergreen, Hardy.

£ 3.50

‘Alice Hindley’

Large bell shaped lilac flowers with a white throat from midsummer to mid-autumn. Hardy to -10°C. Evergreen.

£ 3.50

‘Andenken An Friedrich Hahn’

Syn. Penstemon ‘Garnet’. Cultivar with an abundance of deep red-pink flowers from midsummer to mid-autumn. Hardy. Evergreen.

£ 3.50

‘Apple Blossom’

Spikes of blush pink flowers with a white throat from midsummer to mid-autumn. Hardy to between -10°C. and -15°C. Evergreen.

£ 3.50

‘Blackbird’

Tall Penstemon with deep purple flowers from midsummer to mid-autumn. Hardy & evergreen

£ 3.50

grandiflorus

Herbaceous species with glaucous leaves and upright stems of large, widely spaced, lavender-blue, occasionally white flowers from June-August. Should be fairly drought tolerant. Hardy.

£ 3.50

heterophyllus ‘Heavenly Blue’

Purple-tinted blue flowers from midsummer to mid-autumn. Hardy. Evergreen.

£ 3.50

hirsutus v. pygmaeus

Compact mat forming Penstemon with pale violet flowers (to 1 inch long) with a white throat in summer over purple tinted leaves. For a sunny, very well drained spot. Suitable for a rockery.

£ 3.50

‘King George V’

Bright red tubular flowers with a white throat from midsummer to mid-autumn. Hardy to -10°C. Evergreen.

£ 3.50

‘Raven’

Large, dark maroon flowers with a paler throat from midsummer to mid-autumn. Hardy to -10°C. Evergreen.

£ 3.50

smallii

Popular herbaceous species, here at the nursery, with attractive broad, dark green leaves with dark red veining. Upright stems carry widely spaced purple flowers with a white throat from July-Sept. Hardy.

£ 3.50

strictus
Rocky Mountain Penstemon

Herbaceous species from the Rocky Mountains in Northern America with 1in long, blue-tinged violet flowers, sometimes producing the odd pure blue flower. It is short-lived so save some seed. Comes from low summer rainfall areas and is therefore drought tolerant and does require good drainage. Suitable for a rockery

£ 3.50

‘Thorn’

Small, narrow pink flowers with a white throat from midsummer to mid-autumn. Evergreen. Hardy

£ 3.50

virgatus ‘Blue Buckle’

Cultivar with large violet-blue flowers with light purple veining from July-September. Hardy.

£ 3.50

whippleanus

Very variable species which can differ widely from plant to plant in flower colour and leaf shape. All varients however share the same characteristic profusely hairy flowers which droop much more than most other Penstemons. The flowers range from white, through yellow, blue, purple to almost black shades. Please contact us to find out what shades we have available. This species grows high up in the Rocky mountains and so prefers a cool spot in summer and does tolerate some shade.

£ 3.50

‘White Bedder’

Large, pure white tubular flowers from midsummer to mid-autumn. Hardy to -10°C. Evergreen.

£ 3.50

Spreading or mat-forming perennials often with drumstick-like spikes of flowers between summer and autumn. Some have striking foliage which they are principally grown for. Use as ground cover in reliably moist soil in sun or part shade. People with sensitive skin may find these plants to be an irritant.

affinis ‘Donald Lowndes’

Mat-forming cultivar with pointed green leaves and drumstick-like spikes of pale pink flowers, which deepen in colour with age, from July-October.

£ 3.25

campanulata

Vigorous, clump-forming species with open panicles of scented pale pink or white flowers from July-September.

£ 3.00

microcephala ‘Red Dragon’

Superb foliage plant with striking red leaves with dark purple splashes and loose panicles of small white flowers in mid summer. If this plant starts to look tatty, which may happen during the increasingly dry summers we are having, cut back to encourage fresh growth.

£ 3.50

virginiana ‘Painter’s Palette’

Spreading cultivar with striking green leaves with irregular cream splashes and red-brown v-shaped markings. Loose spikes of insignificant creamy flowers appear from August-September. Principally grown for it's foliage.

£ 3.25

virginiana Variegata Group

Grown mainly for it's foliage rather than it's flowers with large, white-mottled, green leaves and attractive red stems.

£ 3.50

saxifraga

Member of the Dianthus family with wiry stems, narrow leaves and masses of tiny pink flowers in summer. Good for a rockery/ alpine bed. For poor/ fertile, well drained soil in full sun.

£ 3.25

Popular plants with bold panicles of flowers of lilac-blue, through pink to red shades and sometimes white. Probably the best known, most widely grown and most mildew resistant are the Cultivars of Phlox paniculata (Border/ Perennial Phlox) which should be grown in fertile, moist, well drained soil in sun or part shade. There are however many other species and varieties which can differ quite dramatically in habit and are suitable for different garden situations. Attracts Bees and Butterflies.

paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’

Scented pale pink flowers with a red eye from June-September.

£ 3.25

paniculata ‘David’

Reportedly, the best (or one of the best) mildew resistant cultivars to date. Very scented pure white flowers from June-September.

£ 3.25

paniculata ‘Starfire’

Dark purple-green leaves and scented crimson flowers from June-September.

£ 3.25

paniculata ‘Uspekh’

Purple flowers with a white centre from June-September.

£ 3.25

stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’

Small creeping cultivar, prefering humus-rich soil in part shade, with narrow leaves and pale blue flowers to 3cm (1in) across from May-June.

£ 3.25

Curious genus of perennials with flowers which hold their new position when moved around the stem. Grow in reliably moist soil in sun/ part shade.

virginiana ‘Alba’
Obedient Plant.

Tall cultivar with pure white flowers from June-August.

£ 3.25

virginiana v. speciosa ‘Variegata’
Obedient Plant.

Cultivar with green leaves with a white margin and spikes of deep pink flowers from June-August.

£ 3.25

virginiana ‘Vivid’
Obedient Plant.

Spikes of purple-pink flowers from June-Aug.

£ 3.25

These cultivated forms of Plantain are mainly grown for their foliage. The flower spikes are insignificant and in fact are best removed to prevent self seeding. Grow in sun or part shade in well drained, neutral to acidic soil.

major ‘Rubrifolia’
Plantain.

Rich purple-bronze leaves.

£ 3.00

major ‘Variegata’
Plantain.

Cream-splashed, green leaves.

£ 3.00

Campanula relative with large, bell-shaped flowers in summer. For fertile, preferably loamy, moist, well drained soil in sun/ part shade. Suitable for a rockery.

grandiflorus apoyama ‘Fairy Snow’
Balloon Flower.

Large white flowers (to 5cm/ 2ins across) with blue veins from June-August.

£ 3.50

grandiflorus ‘Hakone Blue’
Balloon Flower.

Large blue flowers (to 5cm/ 2ins across) from June-August.

£ 3.25

grandiflorus ‘Zwerg’
Balloon Flower.

Large purple-blue flowers with darker veins from June-August.

£ 3.50

Genus of herbaceous perennials and shrubs related to the Rose. Herbaceous plants are usually clump-forming in habit with lax stems to 60cm (2ft) long on average. They also have very similar foliage to the Strawberry plant (Fragaria- which is also in the Rose family) Grow in poor or fertile, well drained soil in full sun.

‘Melton Fire’
Cinquefoil.

Single, vivid pink flowers from June-August. H

£ 3.25

nepalensis ‘Ron Mcbeath’
Cinquefoil.

Single, carmine flowers with a red centre from June-August.

£ 3.25

thurberi ‘Monarch’s Velvet’
Cinquefoil.

Herbaceous cultivar with single, deep red flowers with very dark red centres from June-August. H

£ 3.25

‘William Rollinson’
Cinquefoil.

Large, semi double flame-orange flowers with yellow markings from June-August.

£ 3.25

Primulas can be loosely divided into three groups. Auricula primulas; these should be grown in well drained soil in full sun. They don't like sandy or chalky soil. If planting in heavy soil, dig in plenty of grit. Candelabra/ bog primulas; these should be grown in reliably moist or boggy soil in part shade. Primroses; these flower between winter and spring and should be grown in moist, neutral to acidic soil in part shade. They will tolerate full sun but only if the soil will not dry out in summer.

alpicola

Species with umbels of scented, tubular white yellow or violet flowers in summer. For part shade in moist, rich, neutral to acidic soil.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Arundel Stripe’

Striped Auricula with maroon flowers with white stripes from April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Beatrice’

Alpine Auricula with a light centre and sumptuous, velvety, deep blue flowers, the edge of each petal fading to a lighter blue. Flowers April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Gleneagles’

Green edged Show Auricula. Flowers April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Hinton Green Fields’

Green Fancy Auricula. Flowers have a white centre, yellow body and green edge from April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Langley Park’

Alpine Auricula with a light centre and deep pink flowers lightening towards the edge.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Lilac Domino’

Self Auricular with lilac flowers from April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Pharaoh’

Alpine Auricula with large very deep maroon flowers with a faded edge and a gold center from April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Rolts’

Green fancy, show Auricula with red flowers with a bright green edge from April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Sandwood Bay’

Gold centred, alpine Auricula with red-orange petals from April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Stant’s Blue’

Show self Auricula with blue flowers with a white centre from April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Sunflower’

Show self Auricula with clear yellow flowers with a white centre from April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Wincha’

Show Auricula with slightly scented, very dark red flowers from April-May.

£ 3.25

auricula ‘Winnifred’

Alpine Auricula with red flowers with a gold centre from April-May.

£ 3.25

Gold Lace Group
Primrose.

Perennial Primrose with flowers the size of a 5p with a yellow centre & black petals 'laced' with yellow. Flowers from March-May.

£ 3.25

Gold Lace Group - Double

Wonderful perennial primula with fully double, deep red flowers 'laced' with yellow from March-May. Very special.

£ 3.50

gold lace group ‘Tapestry Gold’

Spring flowering primrose with small crimson flowers with a gold edge held on stems above the foliage.

£ 3.50

Among the earliest herbaceous plants to flower, these plants are excellent for ground cover in shade with pink white or blue flowers in spring. Some cultivars have attractive spotted foliage. Sometimes the flowers may be one colour when in bud or when newly emerged, then change to another as they age. Ideal for a woodland garden. Loved by Bees. Grow in rich, moist well drained soil in part or full shade.

‘Cotton Cool’
Lungwort.

Attractive silvery foliage and cobalt blue flowers, which emerge from pink buds, from March-May.

£ 3.25

‘Trevi Fountain’
Lungwort.

Attractive white-spotted foliage with flowers which are pink when in bud and slowly turn cobolt-blue as they age, from March-May.

£ 3.25

gramineus

Perennial with bright yellow buttercup flowers (to 2cm across) from April-May. For fertile, damp, well drained soil in sun/ part shade. Suitable for a rockery.

£ 3.00

palmatum ‘Atrosanguineum’
Chinese Rhubarb.

Ornamental Rhubarb. Young leaves are reddish-purple turning green with age and can reach 1.2m (4ft) across. Large plumes of pink flowers from May-June. Good for water-side or any moist situation.

£ 3.75

auriculata

Tuberous plant from India, related to the ginger, with exotic rich purple flowers to 3.5cm (1.5in) across from August to September. Grow in moist humus-rich soil in part shade. Ideal for a woodland garden or shady border. Hardy to -10°C.

£ 3.50

Excellent plants for late summer colour with bold cone-shaped yellow daisies. This genus shares the same common name with Echinacea- Cone Flower. Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. The flowers attract Bees and Butterflies and are excellent for cutting. The black seed heads can be left for winter decoration and look particularly attractive when frosted.

fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’
Coneflower.

Compact cultivar with black-centred golden daisies to 12cm (5in) across, on widely-branched stems, from July-September.

£ 3.50

laciniata ‘Goldquelle’
Coneflower.

Fully double lemon-yellow daisies from July-September.

£ 3.50

nitida
Coneflower.

Tall species with very large yellow daisies to 15cm (6 in) across, on stiff stems, from June-September. May need staking in very exposed gardens.

£ 3.50

occidentalis ‘Green Wizard’
Coneflower.

Unusual looking cultivar with large black cones and barely visible petals from June-Aug.

£ 3.25

humilis

Large trumpet shaped, lilac flowers, with a purple veined throat, from July-September. For fertile, damp, well drained soil in full sun. Unlike other Ruellias, this one should be hardy.

£ 3.25

sanguineus
Red Veined Dock.

Tap rooted perennial with striking green leaves, heavily veined with red. Has panicles of tiny green, turning brown flowers but it is best to prevent flowering to keep the leaves looking good. For moist, fertile soil in sun/ part shade. ).

£ 3.00

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. It is important to pay as much attention to providing really good drainage as it is to providing frost protection.

argentea
Sage.

Hardy species, grown mainly for its large, hairy grey leaves. Needs very good drainage in full sun. Ideal for a hot, dry spot. White flowers in mid-summer.

£ 3.50

corrugata
Sage.

Half hardy species with dark blue flowers and almost black calyces in late summer-autumn.

£ 3.75

‘Indigo Spires’
Sage.

Half hardy cultivar with very tall spires of small dark indigo-blue flowers from June-October. Needs sun, good drainage and a sheltered site.

£ 3.50

lyrata ‘Purple Knockout’
Sage.

Hardy cultivar, mainly grown for it's striking, deep purple foliage. Small white flowers appear from early to mid summer.

£ 3.00

nemorosa ‘Lubecca’
Sage.

Hardy cultivar with spikes of small violet-blue flowers to 1.5cm (3/4in) long from June-July, often with a second flush if cut back promtly after the first flowering.

£ 3.50

patens ‘Guanajuato’
Sage.

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.

£ 3.50

patens ‘White Trophy’
Sage.

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

£ 3.50

x sylvestris ‘Blauhugel’
Sage.

Hardy cultivar with pure blue flowers with purple calyces from June-August.

£ 3.75

x sylvestris ‘Rose Queen’
Sage.

Hardy cultivar with rose-pink flowers and grey-green leaves from June-August.

£ 3.75

x sylvestris ‘Viola Klose’
Sage.

Hardy cultivar with dark violet-blue flowers from June-August.

£ 3.75

uliginosa
Sage.

Reliably hardy Salvia (in suffolk) with spectacular tall spires of Royal-blue flowers from August-November. Grow amongst plants which can support it's tall growth to avoid staking.

£ 3.75

ocymoides ‘Snow Tip’
Soapwort.

Member of the Dianthus family with cushions of narrow leaves and masses of small white flowers from May-July. For fertile, well drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Ideal for a rockery.

£ 3.25

(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.

atropurpurea ‘Chile Black’
Scabious.

Very dark maroon-black pincushion flowers from June-September. Not reliably hardy so provide as much drainage as possible and mulch in winter.

£ 3.50

caucasica ‘Fama’
Scabious.

Very large, mauve-blue flowers from June-September.

£ 3.25

columbaria ssp. ochroleuca
Scabious.

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’.

£ 3.25

columbaria ‘Misty Butterflies’
Scabious.

Compact little scabious with flowers in a mixture of pink-blue shades. Ideal for a rockery, containers or a window box.

£ 3.50

columbaria ‘Nana’
Scabious.

Compact cultivar with pastel-blue flowers in from June-September. Ideal for a rockery or window box.

£ 3.25