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Ajuga reptans (Bugle)
Ajuga reptans (Bugle): Superb ground cover plant with purplish green leaves and blue flower spikes in summer. Very attractive to bees
Ajuga reptans Black Scallop = 'Binblasca' (PBR) (Bugle 'Black Scallop')
Ajuga reptans Black Scallop = 'Binblasca' (PBR) (Bugle 'Black Scallop'): Shiny, darkest purple-red leaves look near black. Short spikes of blue flowers in summer. Loved by bees.
Allium 'Millennium'
Allium 'Millennium': Sturdy stems of pinky purple globe-like flowers. Strappy green foliage which remains fresh through the summer. Loved by bees. Hardy, Up to 40cm. [Collect Only]
Anemone Dreaming Swan = 'Macane004' (PBR)
Anemone Dreaming Swan = 'Macane004' (PBR): Pure white flowers with lavender reverse. Hardy. To 60cm.
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Pamina' (Japanese Anemone 'Pamina')
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Pamina' (Japanese Anemone 'Pamina'): Double, deep pink flowers in late summer into autumn. Hardy and reliable. To 90cm
Aquilegia 'Red Hobbit (Granny's bonnet. Columbine 'Red Hobbit)
Aquilegia 'Red Hobbit (Granny's bonnet. Columbine 'Red Hobbit): Large two-tone cherry red flowers with white corolla in spring. A shorter variety. Hardy. Height to 30cm.
Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' (swamp milkweed 'Ice Ballet')
Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet' (swamp milkweed 'Ice Ballet'): Dense clusters of small fragrant white flowers on sturdy stems. Flowers in late summer into autumn. Up to 1.2m [Collect Only]
Aster 'Little Carlow' (Syn. Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow' (cordifolium hybrid))
Aster 'Little Carlow' (Syn. Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow' (cordifolium hybrid)): Large sprays of small purplish blue flowers in autumn. Very reliable, easy to grow perennial. Up to 1m.
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (Syn. Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome')
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (Syn. Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'): A more compact variety with sprays of purple semi-double flowers with golden centre. Great late season colour. Loved by butterflies. Up to 60cm. [Collect Only]
Aster trifoliatus subsp. ageratoides 'Ashvi'
Aster trifoliatus subsp. ageratoides 'Ashvi': White flowers in a neat mound over a very long season - July to November. Hardy. Up to 80cm.
Aster x frikartii 'Monch'
Aster x frikartii 'Monch': Soft lavender blue flowers in late summer. Very early flowering and shorter than many asters at about 80cm. Easy and reliable.
Astilbe 'Amethyst'
Astilbe 'Amethyst': Large, upright panicles of lilac-purple flowers in summer over green ferny foliage. Excellent for damp or shady spots. Hardy. Up to 80cm. [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]
Astilbe 'Ellie'
Astilbe 'Ellie': Large, upright panicles of white flowers in mid-summer over dark green ferny foliage. Hardy. Up to 80cm.
Astilbe 'Flamingo' (PBR)
Astilbe 'Flamingo' (PBR): A new variety with arching flamingo-pink panicles and glossy dark green foliage. Up to 50cm. [Collect Only]
Astilbe 'Montgomery'
Astilbe 'Montgomery': Large, upright panicles of cherry red flowers in summer over dark green ferny foliage. Prefers a moist soil. Hardy. Up to 60cm. [Collect Only]
Astilbe 'Sprite' (simplicifolia hybrid)
Astilbe 'Sprite' (simplicifolia hybrid): A shorter form of this popular perennial with panicles of pale pink flowers & dark green ferny leaves. Good for damp or shady spots. Hardy. Up to 30cm.
Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Purpurlanze'
Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Purpurlanze': A very tall form with statuesque fluffy purple flowers above fresh green ferny foliage. Excellent for damp or shady spots. Hardy. Up to 1.2m.
Astrantia 'Buckland' (Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Buckland')
Astrantia 'Buckland' (Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Buckland'): Palest pink pincushion flowers over a long season in summer. Larger flowers than most and good strong foliage. Up to 50cm. Hardy.
Astrantia major 'Red' (Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Red')
Astrantia major 'Red' (Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Red'): Dark red flowers held above strong green foliage. A seed raised variety so some variability. Repeat flowers readily if dead-headed. Hardy. Up to 90cm.
Astrantia major 'Roma' (PBR) (Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Roma)
Astrantia major 'Roma' (PBR) (Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Roma): A fine pink Astrantias with very long lasting pink flowerheads. Easy to grow in any spot that's not too dry. Hardy. Up to 50cm. [Collect Only]
Astrantia major Gill Richardson Group (Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Gill Richardson')
Astrantia major Gill Richardson Group (Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Gill Richardson'): Superb variety with cherry red flowers held above strong green foliage. Repeat flowers readily if dead-headed. Hardy. Up to 90cm.
Astrantia maxima (Largest masterwort)
Astrantia maxima (Largest masterwort): Two-tone pink/green, long-lasting, starry flowers. Best in a bit of shade and moist soil. 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. [Collect Only]
Bergenia 'Overture' (Elephant's ears 'Overture')
Bergenia 'Overture' (Elephant's ears 'Overture'): Vibrant magenta flowers over deep green leaves that turn claret in winter. Hardy. Up to 30cm.
Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian bugloss)
Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian bugloss): Heart shaped green leaves, with sprays of palest blue flowers in spring. Good in shade. Up to 30cm. [Collect Only]
Brunnera macrophylla 'Alchemy Silver' (Siberian bugloss)
Brunnera macrophylla 'Alchemy Silver' (Siberian bugloss): Large silver heart shaped leaves with dark green veining. Bright blue forget-me-not like flowers in spring. Great for shady areas. Hardy. Up to 40cm. [Collect Only]
Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great' (PBR) (Siberian bugloss 'Alexander's Great')
Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great' (PBR) (Siberian bugloss 'Alexander's Great'): Statement foliage plant for shade. Large, heart-shaped, silver leaves. Light-blue forget-me-not-like flowers in Spring. Hardy. Up to 40cm. [Collect Only]
Brunnera macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream' (Siberian bugloss 'Hadspen Cream')
Brunnera macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream' (Siberian bugloss 'Hadspen Cream'): Large, heartshaped green leaves with wide cream margin. Sprays of forget-me-not blue flowers in spring. Hardy. Up to 45cm.
Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud'
Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud': Spikes of small, soft blue flowers above mounds of minty scented green leaves. Loved by bees and butterflies. Hardy. Up to 30cm.
Calamintha nepeta 'White Cloud'
Calamintha nepeta 'White Cloud': Spikes of small white flowers above mounds of minty scented green leaves. Loved by bees and butterflies. Hardy. Up to 30cm.
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' (White clustered bellflower)
Campanula glomerata 'Alba' (White clustered bellflower): Tight clusters of white flowers on short stems above neat, mat-forming foliage. Height about 30cm. Hardy.
Carex 'Silver Sceptre' (Sedge 'Silver Sceptre')
Carex 'Silver Sceptre' (Sedge 'Silver Sceptre'): Evergreen clump-forming grass with green strappy leaves striped with white. Ideal for border edging and pots. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Japanese sedge 'Evergold')
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Japanese sedge 'Evergold'): Evergreen, strappy leaves with a vibrant yellow centre and bright green edges. Hardy, easy and trouble-free. Up to 30cm.
Chasmanthium latifolium (Spangle grass)
Chasmanthium latifolium (Spangle grass): Deciduous perennial grass, with arching stems of flattened spikes. Bronze tints in Autumn. Moist, well-drained soil. Hardy. Up to 1m.
Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' (Brook thistle)
Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' (Brook thistle): Deep red thistle flowers held above typical thistley foliage. Very attractive to bees. Very good garden plant. To 1.2m. Hardy
Convallaria majalis var. rosea (Lily of the Valley - pink flowered)
Convallaria majalis var. rosea (Lily of the Valley - pink flowered): Just like the familiar white lily-of-the-valley, but with pale pink bells. Hardy. To 20cm.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Grandiflora' (Tickseed 'Grandiflora')
Coreopsis verticillata 'Grandiflora' (Tickseed 'Grandiflora'): Compact variety with bright and cheery golden yellow daisy-like flowers. Held on wiry stems. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Corydalis elata
Corydalis elata: Summer flowering Corydalis with bright blue flowers above soft green foliage. Excellent in some shade in moist soil. Hardy. Up to 30cm.
Crocosmia 'Paul's Best Yellow'
Crocosmia 'Paul's Best Yellow': Arching sprays of golden yellow flowers in late summer. A vigorous grower. Fully hardy in well drained soils. To 1m [Collect Only]
Deschampsia flexuosa
Deschampsia flexuosa: Attractive architecturally shaped dark green foliage contrasts well with other plants. Pretty airy silvery purple flowerheads. To 50cm.
Digitalis grandiflora (Yellow foxglove)
Digitalis grandiflora (Yellow foxglove): Perennial foxglove with yellow bell-shaped flowers above clumps of evergreen lance-shaped leaves. Bee-friendly. Hardy. Up to 1m.
Epimedium 'Amber Queen' (PBR) (Barrenwort 'Amber Queen')
Epimedium 'Amber Queen' (PBR) (Barrenwort 'Amber Queen'): Amber is the perfect description for the flower colour, held well about the leaves in mid-spring. Hardy. Up to 30cm.
Epimedium perralderianum (Barrenwort)
Epimedium perralderianum (Barrenwort): Tiny lemon yellow flowers held on fine wires above attractive, marbled foliage. Very good in shade, even dry shade [Collect Only]
Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' (Barrenwort 'Frohnleiten')
Epimedium x perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' (Barrenwort 'Frohnleiten'): Heart-shaped leaves are bronze-tinted, wiry stems of yellow, star-like flowers in spring. Shady ground cover. Hardy. Up to 30cm.
Epimedium x warleyense 'Orangekonigin' (Barrenwort 'Orangekonigin')
Epimedium x warleyense 'Orangekonigin' (Barrenwort 'Orangekonigin'): Orange flowers in the spring. Flowers held above heart-shaped leaves. Shady ground cover. Hardy. Up to 30cm. [Collect Only]
Euphorbia polychroma (Many-coloured spurge, Syn. Euphorbia epithymoides)
Euphorbia polychroma (Many-coloured spurge, Syn. Euphorbia epithymoides): Bright, acid-green bracts in spring. Forms neat mound at front of border. To 30cm. Hardy
Filipendula 'Red Umbrellas' (Meadowsweet 'Red Umbrellas')
Filipendula 'Red Umbrellas' (Meadowsweet 'Red Umbrellas'): Green leaves, deeply veined with crimson, with clouds of fluffy pink flowers. Compact variety. Prefers a moist soil. Hardy. Up to 70cm. [Collect Only]
Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' (Meadowsweet 'Venusta')
Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' (Meadowsweet 'Venusta'): Cultivated form of Meadowsweet with large heads of deep pink flowers like candyfloss.Tall plant up to 2.5m. Prefers moist but well-drained soil [Collect Only]
Geranium 'Brookside' (Cranesbill 'Brookside')
Geranium 'Brookside' (Cranesbill 'Brookside'): A reliable, robust variety with large rich blue flowers over a mound of deeply divided leaves. Height to 45cm. Hardy [Collect Only]
Geranium 'Lakwijk Star' (Cranesbill 'Lakwijk Star')
Geranium 'Lakwijk Star' (Cranesbill 'Lakwijk Star'): Purple flowers with darker veining held above clumps of soft grey-green foliage which turns a vibrant red in autumn. Hardy. Up to 45cm. [Collect Only]
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
Geranium 'Red Admiral' (Cranesbill 'Red Admiral')
Geranium 'Red Admiral' (Cranesbill 'Red Admiral'): A compact, cultivar with masses of magenta pink flowers and black veining above green deeply divided foliage. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Geranium 'Sirak' (Cranesbill 'Sirak')
Geranium 'Sirak' (Cranesbill 'Sirak'): Large, trumpet shaped glowing pink flowers for a long period from May to August. Fully hardy. Height to 60cm.
Geranium maculatum 'Beth Chatto' (Spotted cranesbill 'Beth Chatto')
Geranium maculatum 'Beth Chatto' (Spotted cranesbill 'Beth Chatto'): Very pretty palest purple flowers held above attractive green foliage. To 50cm. Hardy.
Geranium maculatum 'Elizabeth Ann' (Spotted cranesbill 'Elizabeth Ann')
Geranium maculatum 'Elizabeth Ann' (Spotted cranesbill 'Elizabeth Ann'): Pink flowers over dark, almost wine red leaves. Beautiful contrast. Fully hardy. Height to 40cm.
Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark' (Meadow cranesbill 'Mrs Kendall Clark')
Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark' (Meadow cranesbill 'Mrs Kendall Clark'): Palest purpley/grey flowers with beautiful veining, makes a good mound of foliage. Hardy. To 40cm.
Geranium pratense f. albiflorum 'Laura' (PBR) (Meadow cranesbill 'Laura')
Geranium pratense f. albiflorum 'Laura' (PBR) (Meadow cranesbill 'Laura'): An attractive double form of the familiar meadow cranesbill with lovely pure white flowers. Strong growing. Hardy. Up to 70cm.
Geranium Rozanne = 'Gerwat' (PBR) (Geranium 'Rozanne')
Geranium Rozanne = 'Gerwat' (PBR) (Geranium 'Rozanne'): Noted for its large blue, white centred flowers and very long flowering period. A fine border geranium. Doesn't run. To 30cm. Hardy
Geranium wlassovianum
Geranium wlassovianum: Warm purple flowers over attractive velvety foliage. Excellent autumn foliage colour. To 40cm. [Collect Only]
Geranium x magnificum 'Rosemoor' (Purple cranesbill 'Rosemoor')
Geranium x magnificum 'Rosemoor' (Purple cranesbill 'Rosemoor'): A mass of large purple flowers in early summer. Large, slightly felty leaves with good autumn colour. To 50cm.
Geum 'Borisii'
Geum 'Borisii': A shorter form with vivid orange-red flowers on upright stems and semi-evergreen foliage. Vigorous and good for front of border. Hardy. Up to 30cm.
Geum 'Georgenberg' (Avens 'Georgenburg')
Geum 'Georgenberg' (Avens 'Georgenburg'): Gold flowers held atop reddish stems in early to mid-summer. To 30cm. 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 'Mrs Bradshaw' (Avens 'Mrs Bradshaw')
Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw' (Avens 'Mrs Bradshaw'): Large double crimson-orange flowers in early-summer - a very eye-catching plant. Height to 70cm. Hardy
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 'Rusty Young' (Avens 'Rusty Young')
Geum 'Rusty Young' (Avens 'Rusty Young'): Warm golden yellow flowers splashed with coppery red.
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 '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.
Helenium 'Goldrausch' (Sneezewort 'Goldrausch')
Helenium 'Goldrausch' (Sneezewort 'Goldrausch'): Bright golden yellow flowers on sturdy stems and bright green foliage. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Good late summer colour. Hardy. Up to 1.2m.
Helenium 'Waltraut' (Sneezewort 'Waltraut')
Helenium 'Waltraut' (Sneezewort 'Waltraut'): Bright orange flowers streaked with yellow and dark central cone. Creates a good clump in the border. Late summer flowering. Loved by bees. Hardy. Up to 1m. [Collect Only]
Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican hellebore)
Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican hellebore): Evergreen hellebore with glaucous leaves and clusters of large green slightly pendant flowers [Collect Only]
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
Hemerocallis 'Frans Hals' (Day lily 'Frans Hals')
Hemerocallis 'Frans Hals' (Day lily 'Frans Hals'): A very distinctive variety with bi-colur warm red and orange flowers in mid-summer. A stand out plant in the garden. Up to 70cm. [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. [Collect Only]
Hemerocallis 'Stafford' (Day lily 'Stafford')
Hemerocallis 'Stafford' (Day lily 'Stafford'): Large, velvety red flowers with a gold throat in mid-late summer. Height to 70cm. 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.
Hemerocallis citrina (Long yellow day lily)
Hemerocallis citrina (Long yellow day lily): Fragrant lemon, yellow lily flowers on long stems above green strappy foliage. Flowers open in evening. Hardy. Up to 1.2m.
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears': A small form of Hosta with smooth rounded blue-grey leaves and soft purple flowers in the summer. Hardy. Up to 50cm.
Hosta 'Frances Williams'
Hosta 'Frances Williams': Large heart-shaped crinkled leaves with a prominent green-yellow margin. Lavender purple flowers in mid summer. Hardy. Up to 75cm.
Hosta 'Golden Tiara'
Hosta 'Golden Tiara': A medium sized hosta with leaves up to 10cm and vibrant green leaves edged in yellow. Deep purple flowers on stems up to 50cm. Hardy. [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 'Sum and Substance'
Hosta 'Sum and Substance': Large, bright green leaves. lavender flowers, good in shade or sun. Hardy. To 60cm high and wide. [Collect Only]
Iris sibirica 'Perry's Blue' (Siberian Iris 'Perry's Blue')
Iris sibirica 'Perry's Blue' (Siberian Iris 'Perry's Blue'): Lovely pale-blue flowers with white markings over strappy green foliage. Prefers moist soil. Makes a bold clump. Hardy. Up to 85cm.
Knautia macedonica (Macedonian scabious)
Knautia macedonica (Macedonian scabious): Lovely dark pink, scabious-like flowers from early to late summer.
Lamprocapnos spectabilis (Bleeding Heart, Dicentra)
Lamprocapnos spectabilis (Bleeding Heart, Dicentra): Arching stems with hanging, heart shaped pink flowers. A spring classic. To 60cm. [Collect Only]
Lathyrus vernus (Spring pea)
Lathyrus vernus (Spring pea): Two-tone purple and pink pea-like flowers in early spring. Thrives in shade, even quite dry shade. To 30cm. Hardy.
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
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' (Shasta daisy 'Becky')
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky' (Shasta daisy 'Becky'): Shasta daisy with clean white flowers with golden centre. Long flowering season. Ideal for sunny border. Hardy. Up to 1m.
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Sonnenschein' (Shasta daisy 'Sonnenschein')
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Sonnenschein' (Shasta daisy 'Sonnenschein'): Shasta daisy with pale yellow flowers with golden centre. Excellent for cutting. Long flowering season. Hardy. Up to 90cm
Leucanthemum x superbum Broadway Lights = 'Leumayel' (PBR) (Shasta daisy 'Broadway Lights')
Leucanthemum x superbum Broadway Lights = 'Leumayel' (PBR) (Shasta daisy 'Broadway Lights'): Shasta daisy with yellow flowers fading to white, with golden centre. Good for sunny border. Long flowering season. Hardy. Up to 40cm.
Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' (Leopard plant 'Desdemona')
Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' (Leopard plant 'Desdemona'): Large orange daisy-like flowers over rounded greeny-bronze foliage with purple undersides. To 1m. Hardy. [Collect Only]
Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese cross)
Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese cross): Domes of bright scarlet flowers with four petals, hence its common name. Excellent for adding height and bright colour in summer borders
Lythrum salicaria 'Blush' (Loosestrife 'Blush')
Lythrum salicaria 'Blush' (Loosestrife 'Blush'): Tapering, sturdy spikes of soft pink flowers in mid to late summer. To 1.2m. Hardy [Collect Only]
Lythrum salicaria 'Swirl' (Loosestrife 'Swirl')
Lythrum salicaria 'Swirl' (Loosestrife 'Swirl'): Slender upright spires of bright pink flowers from early to late summer. Does well in damp borders but generally unfussy. Hardy. Up to 1m. [Collect Only]
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.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light': Elegant grass sporting fine green leaves with silvery-white central stripee. Flowers in late summer. Height to 1.3m. Hardy. [Collect Only]
Molinia caerulea 'Heidebraut' (Purple moor grass 'Heidebraut')
Molinia caerulea 'Heidebraut' (Purple moor grass 'Heidebraut'): Elegant flower stalks with slender purple flower heads in late summer. Makes an upright, vase shape. To 1.2m. Hardy
Mukdenia rossii
Mukdenia rossii: Short plump spikes of white flowers in spring, but mainly grown for its foliage which turns brilliant red in autumn. Up to 30cm.
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' (Switch grass 'Heavy Metal')
Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' (Switch grass 'Heavy Metal'): Deciduous clump-forming grass with strappy blue-green leaves which turn a to purple/red, with clouds of airy flowers flushed purple. Hardy. Up to 1.5m
Persicaria affinis (Knotweed)
Persicaria affinis (Knotweed): Semi-evergreen ground cover plant with short rosy red flower spikes fading to pink in mid to late summer. Good even in dry shade. Hardy. Up to 30cm
Persicaria affinis 'Superba' (Knotweed 'Superba')
Persicaria affinis 'Superba' (Knotweed 'Superba'): Semi-evergreen ground cover plant with short rosy red flower spikes in mid to late summer. Hardy. Up to 30cm [Collect Only]
Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'
Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze': A beauty with strongly scented pure white flowers. Semi-evergreen foliage and spreading habit. A great cottage garden plant.Hardy. To 30cm
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 Bressingham Purple = 'Polbress' (Jacob's Ladder 'Bressingham Purple')
Polemonium Bressingham Purple = 'Polbress' (Jacob's Ladder 'Bressingham Purple'): Striking purple foliage topped with purplish blue flowers in early summer. Hardy. To 60cm [Collect Only]
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.
Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' (PBR) (Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven')
Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven' (PBR) (Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven'): Superb variety with attractive variegated foliage and lavender blue flowers. To 50cm. Hardy
Polygonatum x hybridum (Solomon's seal (Syn. Polygonatum multiflorum))
Polygonatum x hybridum (Solomon's seal (Syn. Polygonatum multiflorum)): Arching sprays of paired white bells, tinged with green in spring. To 70cm. Hardy. [Collect Only]
Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum densum' (Soft shield fern)
Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum densum' (Soft shield fern): Soft bright green, evergreen fronds make this a wonderful space filler for shady spots and woodland gardens
Polystichum setiferum (Divisilobum Group) 'Herrenhausen' (Soft shield fern)
Polystichum setiferum (Divisilobum Group) 'Herrenhausen' (Soft shield fern): Semi-evergreen fern. A beautiful form of this native fern, with feathery cut foliage forming an attractive rosette. Great in shade. Hardy. Up to 1m.
Primula 'Wanda' (Primrose 'Wanda')
Primula 'Wanda' (Primrose 'Wanda'): Low growing primula with bright purplish red flowers in early spring
Primula denticulata 'Rubin' (Drumstick primula 'Rubin')
Primula denticulata 'Rubin' (Drumstick primula 'Rubin'): Dark pink/magenta balls of flowers on sturdy stems. To 25cm. Hardy
Primula denticulata var. alba (Drumstick primula - white)
Primula denticulata var. alba (Drumstick primula - white): Pure white balls of flowers on sturdy stems. To 25cm. 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
Primula sieboldii 'Winter Dreams' (Japanese Woodland Primula 'Winter Dreams')
Primula sieboldii 'Winter Dreams' (Japanese Woodland Primula 'Winter Dreams'): Palest pink flowers with snowflake effect petals. Hardy. To 20cm.
Primula vulgaris (Primrose)
Primula vulgaris (Primrose): The much loved wild primrose which self-seeds merrily here at the nursery. Delicate-looking pale yellow flowers in early spring over a neat rosette of green leaves. To 20cm. Hardy.
Pulmonaria 'Cotton Cool' (Lungwort 'Cotton Cool')
Pulmonaria 'Cotton Cool' (Lungwort 'Cotton Cool'): Slender leaves, so heavily spotted that they're almost completely silver. Classic pulmonaria purple/blue/pink flowers. To 30cm. Hardy.
Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain' (Lungwort 'Trevi Fountain')
Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain' (Lungwort 'Trevi Fountain'): Long flowering, with blue flowers over silver-speckled leaves in spring. Great in shade. Hardy. Height to 30cm.
Pulmonaria 'Victorian Brooch' (PBR) (Lungwort 'Victorian Brooch')
Pulmonaria 'Victorian Brooch' (PBR) (Lungwort 'Victorian Brooch'): Superb variety with flowers in varying shades of rich pink. To 30cm. Hardy
Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii
Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii: Classic garden perennial flowering in mid-late summer with bright gold daisy flowers with black centres. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
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.
Rudbeckia laciniata
Rudbeckia laciniata: Very tall form adding impact to borders. Vibrant yellow flowers with a darker central cone. Great late-flowering perennial, looks good with grasses. To 2.5m. [Collect Only]
Salvia uliginosa (Bog Sage)
Salvia uliginosa (Bog Sage): Branched stems of clear blue flowers and lance-shaped leaves. Needs a sunny spot but with moist soil. Late flowering. To 2m.
Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' (Burnet 'Cangshan Cranberry')
Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' (Burnet 'Cangshan Cranberry'): Very tall reddish stems of burgundy-red bobbly flowers in late summer over blue-green leaves. Prefers moist soil. Hardy. Up to 2m. [Collect Only]
Sanguisorba 'Chocolate Tip'
Sanguisorba 'Chocolate Tip': Spikes of burgundy-red bobble-like flowers appear in late summer over green leaves tinged with brown. Hardy. Up to 1m. [Collect Only]
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 'Pink Tanna' (Burnet 'Pink Tanna')
Sanguisorba 'Pink Tanna' (Burnet 'Pink Tanna'): Fluffy Pink flower bobbles mid-late summer over attractive fern-like foliage. Good in damp soil, sun or shade. Hardy. Up to 1m.
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 hakusinensis 'Lilac Squirrel' (Korean Burnet 'Lilac Squirrel')
Sanguisorba hakusinensis 'Lilac Squirrel' (Korean Burnet 'Lilac Squirrel'): Wondrously tactile, long pinky/purplish tassels in late summer. Good in any soil if not too dry. Hardy. Up to 1.2m. [Collect Only]
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 [Collect Only]
Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Pink Elephant'
Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Pink Elephant': Tall plant with arching pink bottle-brush flowers over fine, frondy foliage. To 1.5m Hardy.
Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea'
Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea': Tall dark-red purple bottle-brush flowers over fine, frondy foliage. Likes sun or dappled shade, not too dry. To 1.5m Hardy.
Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba
Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba: Soft arching white bottle-brush flowers over fine, frondy foliage. To 1.5m Hardy.
Sesleria autumnalis (Autumn moor grass)
Sesleria autumnalis (Autumn moor grass): Evergreen grass with strappy bright green leaves, turning more yellow in autumn with silvery white flowers in summer. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Sidalcea 'Sussex Beauty' (Prairie mallow 'Sussex Beauty')
Sidalcea 'Sussex Beauty' (Prairie mallow 'Sussex Beauty'): Large candy pink flowers held on stiff upright stems above rounded green foliage.To 70cm. Hardy
Spring Collection for colour (Spring collection for colour)
Spring Collection for colour (Spring collection for colour): Three spring perennials for a sunny spot, a shady area and one for anywhere!
Thalictrum 'Elin' (Rue 'Elin')
Thalictrum 'Elin' (Rue 'Elin'): Tallest of the Thalictrums we grow with huge heads of lavender and yellow flowers in mid-late summer. To 2m. Hardy. [Collect Only]
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium (French meadow rue)
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium (French meadow rue): Fluffy heads of pale pink or white flowers in early summer
Thalictrum rochebruneanum (Meadow rue)
Thalictrum rochebruneanum (Meadow rue): Airy sprays of lavender flowers with yellow stamens on tall purple-tinged stems. To 1.4m. Hardy
Trifolium rubens 'Red Feather' (Ornamental clover 'Red Feather')
Trifolium rubens 'Red Feather' (Ornamental clover 'Red Feather'): Fat spikes of red clover-like flowers above three-lobed foliage. Hardy. Up to 60cm.
Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen' (Globeflower 'Golden Queen')
Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen' (Globeflower 'Golden Queen'): Glowing gold cup-shaped flowers with a very prominent central boss of gold anthers. Really stunning.
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.
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. [Collect Only]
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album' (Culver's Root 'Album')
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album' (Culver's Root 'Album'): Slender spikes of white flowers above rising whorls of slender green leaves. To 1.5m. Hardy [Collect Only]
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm' (Culver's Root 'Lavendelturm')
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm' (Culver's Root 'Lavendelturm'): Long, narrow spires of tiny, pale lavender-blue flowers above whorls of narrow, dark green, serrated leaves. Tall to up to 2m. [Collect Only]
Viola 'Molly Sanderson' (Viola 'Molly Sanderson')
Viola 'Molly Sanderson' (Viola 'Molly Sanderson'): A lovely perennial viola with black flowers and a yellow eye. The flowers are highly scented and long-lasting. Hardy. Up to 15cm.
Viola 'Rebecca' (Viola 'Rebecca')
Viola 'Rebecca' (Viola 'Rebecca'): Perennial viola with pale cream flowers streaked with purple and lilac and a yellow eye. Flowers are highly scented and long-lasting. Hardy. Up to 15cm.