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Allium senescens (German garlic/Broadleaved chives)
Allium senescens (German garlic/Broadleaved chives): Clusters of pale pink or white flowers, slender strappy leaves which don't die back when the plant is in flower. Hardy. Up to 30cm.
Amsonia hubrichtii (Hubricht's bluestar)
Amsonia hubrichtii (Hubricht's bluestar): Clumps of soft feathery green foliage and palest blue star-like flowers in late Spring. Textural plant. Attractive autumn colour. Up to 60cm.
Anemone Dreaming Swan = 'Macane004' (PBR)
Anemone Dreaming Swan = 'Macane004' (PBR): Pure white flowers with lavender reverse. Hardy. To 60cm. [Collect Only]
Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton' (Dyer's chamomile 'E.C. Buxton')
Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton' (Dyer's chamomile 'E.C. Buxton'): Masses of creamy lemon yellow flowers with gold eye over finely divided foliage. To 50cm. Hardy.
Anthemis tinctoria 'Lemon Ice' (Dyer's chamomile 'Lemon Ice')
Anthemis tinctoria 'Lemon Ice' (Dyer's chamomile 'Lemon Ice'): Creamy daisy flowers with a deep yellow centre. Ferny greyish green foliage. Excellent in sunny, dryish spots. Up to 45cm
Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' (Thrift 'Rubrifolia'. Syn. Armeria maritima 'In the Red')
Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia' (Thrift 'Rubrifolia'. Syn. Armeria maritima 'In the Red'): Clumps of narrow bronze foliage topped with spheres of bright pink flowers. An old-fashioned cottage garden favourite. To 25cm.
Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (Thrift 'Splendens')
Armeria maritima 'Splendens' (Thrift 'Splendens'): Clumps of narrow green foliage topped with spheres of pink flowers. An old-fashioned cottage garden favourite. To 25cm.
Aster divaricatus (White wood aster. Syn. Eurybia divaricata)
Aster divaricatus (White wood aster. Syn. Eurybia divaricata): Upright dark stems with a mass of small white starry flowers. Large, oval dark green mildew resistant leaves. Good for shade. Hardy. Up to 60cm. [Collect Only]
Astilbe 'Cappuccino' (PBR)
Astilbe 'Cappuccino' (PBR): Large, upright panicles of creamy white flowers in summer over contrasting dark bronze ferny foliage. Hardy. Up to 60cm. [Collect Only]
Bergenia 'Bressingham White' (Elephant's ears 'Bressingham White')
Bergenia 'Bressingham White' (Elephant's ears 'Bressingham White'): Large evergreen leaves turn reddish hues in winter. Clusters of white, pink tinged flowers in late winter. Hardy. Up to 35cm.
Campanula 'Sarastro' (Bellflower 'Sarastro')
Campanula 'Sarastro' (Bellflower 'Sarastro'): Upright stems with long drooping large violet-blue bells. May need some support. Good cottage garden plant. Hardy. Up to 60cm. [Collect Only]
Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' (Bellflower 'Wedding Bells')
Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' (Bellflower 'Wedding Bells'): White hose-in-hose or semi-double bell-like flowers, infused with pink. Flower throughout the summer. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Carex morrowii 'Irish Green' (Morrow's sedge 'Irish Green')
Carex morrowii 'Irish Green' (Morrow's sedge 'Irish Green'): Evergreen clump-forming sedge with bright green leaves. With pale greenish brown flowers in the summer. Can grow almost anywhere. Up to 50cm.
Centaurea 'Silver Feather' PBR
Centaurea 'Silver Feather' PBR: A choice perennial with fluffy lilac-pink flowers over beautiful silver finely divided foliage. Evergreen. Full sun and good drainage. To 40cm. Hardy. [Collect Only]
Centaurea dealbata (Persian cornflower)
Centaurea dealbata (Persian cornflower): Large, showy pink flowers over deeply divided foliage. Makes a good-sized clump in a couple of years. To 60cm. Hardy. [Collect Only]
Centaurea montana (Perennial cornflower)
Centaurea montana (Perennial cornflower): Large blue flowers in early summer, repeated later in year if cut back. Very attractive to bees. To 50cm. Hardy
Centaurea montana 'Carnea' (Perennial cornflower 'Carnea')
Centaurea montana 'Carnea' (Perennial cornflower 'Carnea'): A lovely soft pink form of the perennial cornflower. Mounds of silvery soft green foliage. Prefers a sunny spot and good drainage. Hardy. Up to 45cm. [Collect Only]
Centaurea montana 'Grandiflora' (Perennial cornflower 'Grandiflora')
Centaurea montana 'Grandiflora' (Perennial cornflower 'Grandiflora'): Larger blue flowers than the species, with darker purple heart in early summer, cut back for repeat flowering. Very attractive to bees. To 50cm. Hardy
Centaurea montana 'Parham' (Perennial cornflower 'Parham')
Centaurea montana 'Parham' (Perennial cornflower 'Parham'): Large lavender purple fluffy flowers over silvery-green foliage. Very attractive to bees and butterflies. To 40cm.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Tickseed 'Moonbeam')
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Tickseed 'Moonbeam'): A fabulous variety with pale lemon yellow daisy-like flowers. Held on wiry stems. Hardy. Long-flowering if dead-headed. Up to 60cm.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' (Tickseed 'Zagreb')
Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' (Tickseed 'Zagreb'): Cheery bright yellow daisy flowers held aloft on wiry stems with delicate foliage. Hardy. Up to 40cm.
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie: Orange funnel shaped flowers with a dark-red/purple throat in late summer with sword shaped green foliage. A compact variety. [Collect Only]
Deschampsia flexuosa
Deschampsia flexuosa: Attractive architecturally shaped dark green foliage contrasts well with other plants. Pretty airy silvery purple flowerheads. To 50cm.
Dianthus carthusianorum (German pink)
Dianthus carthusianorum (German pink): Tall stems ending in clusters of bright pink flowers above mounds of green, grassy foliage. Prefers sunshine. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Dianthus cruentus (Blood pink)
Dianthus cruentus (Blood pink): Deepest red flowers held on airy stems above grassy foliage. Thrives in poor, well drained soil in full sun. Dislikes wet, cold, heavy soils.To 60cm.
Eryngium 'Pen Blue' (Sea Holly 'Pen Blue)
Eryngium 'Pen Blue' (Sea Holly 'Pen Blue): Electric-blue thistle-like flowers with a spiky collar and silvery-green foliage. Long flowering and attractive to bees. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Festuca amethystina
Festuca amethystina: Evergreen grass with elegant, dusky purple arching flower stalks very early in season, for a grass.To 50cm.
Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath)
Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath): Spires of pale pink flowers over semi-evergreen, pinkish-green foliage.
Geranium 'Ivan' (Cranesbill 'Ivan')
Geranium 'Ivan' (Cranesbill 'Ivan'): Vibrant magenta-pink flowers with a dark black centre above yellow green leaves. Leaves turn red in autumn. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Geranium 'Nimbus' (Cranesbill 'Nimbus')
Geranium 'Nimbus' (Cranesbill 'Nimbus'): Makes medium sized domes of finely divided foliage smothered in purplish blue flowers in early summer. To 50cm. Hardy
Geranium 'Orion' (Cranesbill 'Orion')
Geranium 'Orion' (Cranesbill 'Orion'): A dome of deeply divided foliage, smothered in large blue flowers from early summer onwards [Collect Only]
Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook' (Cranesbill 'Derrick Cook')
Geranium himalayense 'Derrick Cook' (Cranesbill 'Derrick Cook'): Large white flowers with delicate purple veining above a clump of bright green leaves. Foliage turns red in autumn. To 35cm. Hardy.
Geranium nodosum (Knotted cranesbill)
Geranium nodosum (Knotted cranesbill): Fast spreading hardy geranium with purplish pink flowers over a long season in summer. A great gap filler. Up to 50cm.
Geranium phaeum (Dusky cranesbill)
Geranium phaeum (Dusky cranesbill): Purple flowers with swept-back petals held high above soft green foliage. Early to flower, reliable and easy. To 60cm. Hardy.
Geranium phaeum 'Album' (Dusky cranesbill 'Album')
Geranium phaeum 'Album' (Dusky cranesbill 'Album'): Clean white flowers held above bright green foliage. Excellent in shade. Spreading habit. Hardy. Height to 60cm.
Geranium pratense 'Striatum' (SPLISH SPLASH) (Meadow cranesbill 'Splish Splash')
Geranium pratense 'Striatum' (SPLISH SPLASH) (Meadow cranesbill 'Splish Splash'): Classic white cranesbill type flower mottled with purple streaks. To 60cm. Hardy.
Geum 'Bell Bank' (Avens 'Bell Bank')
Geum 'Bell Bank' (Avens 'Bell Bank'): Large coral pink flowers over a rosette of crinkled leaves.To 40cm. Hardy.
Geum 'Mai Tai' (PBR) (Avens 'Mai Tai')
Geum 'Mai Tai' (PBR) (Avens 'Mai Tai'): Semi-double, pale apricot flowers above green foliage. Long-flowering. Hardy. Up to 45cm.
Geum 'Prinses Juliana' (Avens 'Prinses Juliana')
Geum 'Prinses Juliana' (Avens 'Prinses Juliana'): Bright orange flowers held on tall stems above mounds of rounded foliage. Flowers for ages and reflowers when cut back.
Geum 'Rijnstroom'
Geum 'Rijnstroom': A bright orange semi-double flower in late spring. Prefers a moist soil and sunny spot but can tolerate light shade. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Geum 'Savannah Sunset' (Avens 'Savannah Sunset')
Geum 'Savannah Sunset' (Avens 'Savannah Sunset'): Apricot, semi-double flowers with red buds held on red stems above rosettes of rounded hairy leaves. Long flowering. Hardy. Up to 35cm.
Geum 'Totally Tangerine' (PBR) (Avens 'Totally Tangerine')
Geum 'Totally Tangerine' (PBR) (Avens 'Totally Tangerine'): Lovely single-flowered bright orange flowers held on erect stems above mounds of green foliage. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Geum 'Werner Arends' (Avens 'Werner Arends')
Geum 'Werner Arends' (Avens 'Werner Arends'): An old cultivar which stays compact. A bright clean orange flower on an upright stem above a rosette of crinkly leaves. Hardy. Up to 35cm.
Geum rivale 'Leonards Variety' (Avens 'Leonards Variety')
Geum rivale 'Leonards Variety' (Avens 'Leonards Variety'): Coppery- rose flowers held above rosettes of rounded, softly hairy foliage. To 40cm. Hardy
Geum Scarlet Tempest = 'Macgeu001' (PBR) (Avens 'Scarlet Tempest')
Geum Scarlet Tempest = 'Macgeu001' (PBR) (Avens 'Scarlet Tempest'): Scarlet, semi-double flowers held on tall stems above rosettes of rounded hairy leaves. Long flowering. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Hemerocallis 'Corky' (Daylily 'Corky')
Hemerocallis 'Corky' (Daylily 'Corky'): Slender yellow trumpets with mahogany stripe on back. Flowers held high on black stems above fine foliage. Superb plant. To 60cm. Hardy [Collect Only]
Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' (Daylily 'Happy Returns')
Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' (Daylily 'Happy Returns'): Compact daylily with cheery lemon yellow flowers. Very free flowering, ideal for a sunny spot. To 40cm. Hardy.
Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' (Day Lily 'Stella de Oro')
Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' (Day Lily 'Stella de Oro'): Pale yellow fragrant flowers with a darker yellow throat. Grass-like green foliage. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Hosta 'Halcyon'
Hosta 'Halcyon': Medium sized Hosta with attractive blue-grey heart-shaped leaves and pale lavender purple flowers. Hardy. Up to 40cm. [Collect Only]
Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot': Large green leaves cleanly edged in white. Lilac flowers in summer. To 50cm. Hardy. [Collect Only]
Hosta 'Praying Hands'
Hosta 'Praying Hands': Very upright, rippled leaves. Leaves are green, narrowly edged in white and curl up. Lilac flowers in summer. Hardy. Up to 40cm. AGM. [Collect Only]
Hosta 'Risky Business' (PBR)
Hosta 'Risky Business' (PBR): A distinctive white streak in the centre of dark green leaves. Forms a medium sized mound with lavender purple flowers. Hardy. Up to 50cm. [Collect Only]
Hosta 'Silk Road'
Hosta 'Silk Road': Large heart-shaped leaves with deep green centre edged with yellow and white margins. Lavender purple flowers in mid summer. Hardy. Up to 65cm. [Collect Only]
Hosta 'Touch of Class'
Hosta 'Touch of Class': Large heart-shaped leaves with acid green through the centre and thick blue-green margins. Lavender purple flowers in midsummer. Hardy. Up to 50cm. [Collect Only]
Knautia macedonica (Macedonian scabious)
Knautia macedonica (Macedonian scabious): Dark pink/red domed flowers. Best in soil that doesn't dry out too much - roots in shade, heads in sun works for us. Height to 60cm. Hardy
Lamium orvala
Lamium orvala: A woodland perennial with large, crushed strawberry colour, lipped flowers in early summer. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta Daisy 'Aglaia')
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Aglaia' (Shasta Daisy 'Aglaia'): Double, frilly white flowers in late summer and autumn. Glossy green foliage. Fully hardy, dislikes soggy soils. Height to 50cm
Ligusticum scoticum (Scottish Lovage)
Ligusticum scoticum (Scottish Lovage): Native plant with white umbels above mound of green leaves. Celery like leaves. Up to 60cm. Hardy
Liriope 'Big Blue' (Blue turf lily 'Big Blue')
Liriope 'Big Blue' (Blue turf lily 'Big Blue'): Spikes of vibrant purple flowers in autumn, larger than the usual form, evergreen strappy foliage. Good for dry shade. Hardy. Up to 50cm [Collect Only]
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' (Blue turf lily 'Royal Purple')
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' (Blue turf lily 'Royal Purple'): Spikes of deep purple flowers in autumn above dark-green evergreen strappy foliage. Can tolerate dry shade. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Milium effusum 'Aureum' (Bowles's golden grass)
Milium effusum 'Aureum' (Bowles's golden grass): Semi-evergreen grass with bright golden foliage with delicate golden flowers in the summer. Prefers partial shade. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint 'Six Hills Giant')
Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint 'Six Hills Giant'): A vigorous sun lover which will soon make a generous clump. Spikes of tiny purple flowers over aromatic grey/green foliage.
Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' (Catmint 'Walker's Low')
Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' (Catmint 'Walker's Low'): Forms neat mounds of silvery green foliage, topped with masses of lavender blue flowers in early summer. Up to 60cm. Hardy.
Nepeta x faasenii (Catmint)
Nepeta x faasenii (Catmint): A compact variety of catmint with mounds of aromatic silvery green foliage and lavender blue flowers.Hardy. Up to 45cm.
Origanum vulgare 'Country Cream' (Oregano 'Country Cream')
Origanum vulgare 'Country Cream' (Oregano 'Country Cream'): Lovely variegated oregano, with clusters of pretty pink flowers in summer. Perfect for edging paths, gravel gardens and pots. Height up to 30cm.
Paeonia officinalis 'Rubra Plena' (Peony 'Rubra Plena')
Paeonia officinalis 'Rubra Plena' (Peony 'Rubra Plena'): Large heart-shaped leaves with strong silver colouration with green veins. Sprays of forget-me-not blue flowers. Hardy. Up to 30cm. [Collect Only]
Penstemon 'Schoenholzeri'
Penstemon 'Schoenholzeri': Brilliant scarlet tubular flowers, slender leaves. [Collect Only]
Penstemon 'White Bedder'
Penstemon 'White Bedder': Pure white tubular flowers over semi-evergreen foliage. Frost-hardy perennial. Up to 60cm.
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant' (Red bistort 'Pink Elephant')
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant' (Red bistort 'Pink Elephant'): A compact form but still vigorous with lovely spikes of pink flowers and good robust foliage. Long flowering. Easy and reliable. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Persicaria amplexicaulis var. pendula
Persicaria amplexicaulis var. pendula: Dark-pink flower spikes which droop rather than stand upright. Long flowering. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Persicaria bistorta 'Superba' (Bistort 'Superba'. Syn. Polygonum bistorta 'Superbum')
Persicaria bistorta 'Superba' (Bistort 'Superba'. Syn. Polygonum bistorta 'Superbum'): Upright fluffy pink spikes make a bold show in early summer. Great for filling larger spaces. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis: Attractive foliage, bright green with bronze chevron markings. Sprays of tiny red flowers in later summer.
Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' (PBR) (Jacob's Ladder Heaven Scent')
Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' (PBR) (Jacob's Ladder Heaven Scent'): Lovely dark, purple foliage and stems in spring which contrasts well with the pale lilac purple bell like flowers. Lightly scented. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Polemonium caeruleum f. albiflorum (Jacob's Ladder - white form)
Polemonium caeruleum f. albiflorum (Jacob's Ladder - white form): Clusters of pure white flowers over foliage with leaflets arranged in pairs.Good in part shade. To 50cm. Hardy.
Potentilla 'Esta Ann' (Cinquefoil 'Esta Ann')
Potentilla 'Esta Ann' (Cinquefoil 'Esta Ann'): Vibrant yellow flowers with a red centre held well above a mound of dark green strawberry-like foliage. Hardy. Up to 40cm.
Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott' (Cinquefoil 'Miss Willmott')
Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott' (Cinquefoil 'Miss Willmott'): Cherry pink flowers with a darker centre above dark green strawberrry-like foliage. To 40cm.
Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet' (Cinquefoil 'Monarch's Velvet')
Potentilla thurberi 'Monarch's Velvet' (Cinquefoil 'Monarch's Velvet'): Dark red velvety flowers with a darker eye held daintily above green, deeply divided foliage
Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' (Japanese primrose 'Apple Blossom')
Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' (Japanese primrose 'Apple Blossom'): Whorls of pink flowers with a darker pink centre on tall stems rising from a rosette of green leaves. To 60cm. Hardy
Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' (Japanese primula 'Miller's Crimson')
Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' (Japanese primula 'Miller's Crimson'): Whorls of dark pink, almost red flowers on tall stems, rising from a rosette of green leaves. To 60cm. Hardy
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm': Large gold flowers with a chocolate eye produced in profusion from late summer well into autumn. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Balkan Clary 'Caradonna')
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Balkan Clary 'Caradonna'): Rich purple spikes in early summer - just in time for Chelsea Flower Show at which is widely used.To 50cm. Hardy
Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' (Balkan Clary 'Ostfriesland')
Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' (Balkan Clary 'Ostfriesland'): Masses of upright spikes of purple flowers in mid summer. Easy and trouble free. To 50cm. Hardy
Salvia x sylvestris 'Schneehugel' (Wood Sage 'Schneehugel')
Salvia x sylvestris 'Schneehugel' (Wood Sage 'Schneehugel'): White flower spikes above grey-green leaves. Flower over a long season from mid-summer. Bees love it! Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Sanguisorba 'Little Angel' (Burnet 'Little Angel')
Sanguisorba 'Little Angel' (Burnet 'Little Angel'): Brand new variety. Compact plant with maroon button flowers and variegated foliage. Hardy. Up to 30cm. Hardy.
Sanguisorba 'Proud Mary' (Burnet 'Proud Mary')
Sanguisorba 'Proud Mary' (Burnet 'Proud Mary'): Burgundy-red bobbly flowers appear in late summer over crinkled blue-green leaves. Long flowering. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Sanguisorba 'Tanna' (Burnet 'Tanna')
Sanguisorba 'Tanna' (Burnet 'Tanna'): Spikes of burgundy-red bobbly flowers appear in late summer over crinkled blue-green leaves. Height to 50cm. Hardy.
Sanguisorba menziesii (Menzies' burnet)
Sanguisorba menziesii (Menzies' burnet): Long maroon spikes in late summer over clumps of frondy, grey green foliage. To 60cm. Fully hardy
Sanguisorba obtusa 'Alba' (Japanese burnet - white)
Sanguisorba obtusa 'Alba' (Japanese burnet - white): A lovely white form of Sanguisorba obtusa with softly hanging white bottle brushes
Sisyrinchium striatum
Sisyrinchium striatum: Open fans of strappy iris-like leaves topped with lemon yellow flowers in summer.
Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' (Betony 'Hummelo')
Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' (Betony 'Hummelo'): Upright spikes of rosy purple flowers above pointed dark green foliage. Very attractive to bees. To 50cm. Hardy.
Stipa tenuissima (Mexican feather grass.)
Stipa tenuissima (Mexican feather grass.): Soft plumes of very tactile grass from early summer. Stands well through winter, turning progressively more pale. To 50cm.
Tellima grandiflora 'Forest Frost' (Fringecups)
Tellima grandiflora 'Forest Frost' (Fringecups): Slender spikes of pinkish flowers late spring to mid-summer. Semi-evergreen reddish foliage. Great in shade. Height to 30cm. Hardy
Trollius x cultorum 'Lemon Queen' (Globeflower 'Lemon Queen')
Trollius x cultorum 'Lemon Queen' (Globeflower 'Lemon Queen'): A clump-forming perennial with glossy deeply divided leaves. Pale yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Hardy. Up to 60cm. [Collect Only]
Veronica longifolia 'Melanie White' (Long-leaved speedwell 'Melanie White')
Veronica longifolia 'Melanie White' (Long-leaved speedwell 'Melanie White'): Spikes of pure, clean white flowers, and long slender foliage. Good in sun or part shade. Good as a cut-flower. Hardy. Up to 60cm.