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Aconitum 'Stainless Steel' (Monkshood 'Stainless Steel'): Elegant, light steely grey hooded flowers over finely divided ferny foliage. Good in shade if not too dry. Hardy. Up to 1m. [Collect Only]

Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii' (Monkshood 'Arendsii'): Tall spires of hooded rich blue flowers in late summer. Attractive foliage spring to autumn. To 1.5m. Hardy. [Collect Only]

Aconitum napellus (Monkshood): Dark blue hooded flowers over finely divided foliage. This Aconitum flowers early, in late spring/early summer. Height to 1.5m. Hardy.

Aconitum napellus 'Album' (White Monkshood): White hooded flowers over finely divided frondy foliage. A great plant for shade, even quite dry shade. Flowers at about 1.2m Hardy.

Aconitum napellus 'Schneewittchen' (Monkshood 'Schneewittchen'): An excellent pure white variety with white hooded flowers on sturdy spikes above finely divided foliage. Hardy. Up to 1.2m. [Collect Only]

Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl' (Baneberry 'White Pearl' (Previously known as Cimicifuga)): Ferny, light green foliage all summer, arching spires of scented white flowers in autumn. Great in some shade. Hardy. Up to 1.5m [Collect Only]

Actaea pachypoda (white baneberry): Grown mainly for its pure white berries in autumn, each with a black 'eye' on a red stalk. Hardy. Up to 1m.

Actaea simplex 'Brunette' (Baneberry 'Brunette' (Previously known as Cimicifuga)): Spires of scented white flowers in late summer over very attractive ferny dark foliage. A superb plant in part shade. Hardy. Up to 1.5m [Collect Only]

Actaea simplex 'James Compton' (Baneberry 'James Compton' (Previously known as Cimicifuga)): Spires of scented palest pink flowers from pink buds in late summer. Dark purple-brown foliage. Hardy. To 2m [Collect Only]

Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' (Baneberry 'Pink Spike' (Previously known as Cimicifuga)): Spires of scented pale pink flowers from pink buds in late summer. Reddish-brown foliage. [Collect Only]

Adonis amurensis 'Fukujukai': Clump forming perennial with attractive ferny-like leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers in Spring. Prefers moist shade. Height to 30cm. [Collect Only]

Agastache rugosa 'Liquorice Blue' (Korean mint 'Liquorice Blue'): Spikes of warm blue lipped flowers from late June onwards. Very attractive to bees. Aromatic foliage. To 1.5m. Hardy in light soils.

Agastache rugosa f.albiflora 'Liquorice White' (Korean mint 'Liquorice White'): Tall, aromatic perennial with spires of tiny white flowers. Aromatic foliage. To 1.5m. Fully hardy in light soils. May self-seed.

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. Hardy

Anemone leveillei: Delicate white daisy-like flowers with lovely purple anthers and lilac backed. Foliage forms a mound of divided green leaves. Up to 45cm. [Collect Only]

Anemone nemorosa (Wood anemone): Low growing, pure white anemone which flowers in early spring. Hardy. To 10cm

Anemone nemorosa 'Allenii' (wood anemone 'Allenii'): Pale lavender blue flowers with pink on the reverse of petals and deeply divided foliage. Hardy. Up to 20cm.

Anemone x lipsiensis: Gorgeous lemon-yellow flowers over a carpet of filigree foliage in spring. To 10cm. Hardy

Arisaema flavum var abbreviatum: Small yellow flowers in spring, attractive green foliage and red berries in autumn. Great in shade, hardy and long lived. To 20cm.

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

Aruncus aethusifolius (Goat's beard): Lovely fresh ferny foliage which turn golden in the autumn. Spikes of creamy white flowers in early summer. Hardy. Up to 50cm.

Asphodeline lutea (Asphodel): Vertical spikes of sulphur yellow flowers in early to mid-summer. Hardy, but dislikes heavy soil in winter. To 1.2m [Collect Only]

Asphodelus aestivus (Summer asphodel): Tall, strong spikes of white flowers in early summer. Hardy but dislikes heavy soils in winter. Up to 1.5m

Athyrium niponicum 'Red Beauty' (Japanese painted fern 'Red Beauty'): Deciduous fern with silvery green arching fronds with reddish-purple stems. Prefers a moist shady site. Hardy. Up to 50cm. [Collect Only]

Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' (Indigo weed 'Purple Smoke'): Tall spikes of violet pea-like flowers on almost black stems, attractive grey-green foliage. Dark-grey seed pods. Hardy. Up to 1.2m

Baptisia 'Solar Flare' (Indigo weed 'Solar Flare'): New Baptisia with unusual golden yellow pea-like flowers which deepen in colour as they age producing a multicoloured effect. Hardy. Up to 90cm.

Baptisia australis (Indigo weed): Spires of lipped indigo flowers over olive-green foliage. Flowering height 1.2m.

Bletilla striata (Hyacinth orchid): Pink orchid flowers on arching stems and sword-like leaves in late spring. Frost-hardy, so needs a sheltered spot. Up to 20cm.

Bletilla striata alba (Hyacinth orchid white form): White orchid flowers on arching stems and sword-like leaves in late spring. Frost-hardy, so needs a sheltered spot. Up to 20cm.

Camassia leichtlinii 'Semiplena' (Camass 'Semiplena'): Tall spikes of large creamy white double flowers in late spring. Height: to about 80cm. [Collect Only]

Cichorium intybus f. album (Chicory- white form): White flowered form of wild chicory. Tall stems, flat white flowers in late summer. Needs a bit of support. Hardy. Up to 2m.

Cichorium intybus f. roseum (Chicory- pink form): Pink flowered form of wild chicory. Tall stems, flat pink flowers in late summer. Up to 2m. Hardy. [Collect Only]

Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted hair grass): Summer flowering grass with airy silvery purple flower heads which keep their structure long into winter. Hardy. Up to 1.2m.

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.

Dicentra 'King of Hearts': Bright rose pendent flowers held above blue-green ferny foliage. Likes a sheltered spot in dappled shade, not too dry. Hardy. Up to 25cm.

Dierama 'Blackberry Bells' (Angel's Fishing Rod): Large bells of deep-purple maroon flowers held on tall, slender stems above grass-like foliage. Hardy. To 1.2m [Collect Only]

Dierama igneum (Angel's Fishing Rod): Dainty soft red flowers on arching stems. A short form reaching no more than 60cm [Collect Only]

Dierama pulcherrimum (Angel's Fishing Rod): Tall, wiry, arching stems with soft pink nodding bells. Lovely near water or over paths. To 1.5m.

Dierama trichorhizum (Angel's Fishing Rod): Dwarf form with drooping bell-like flowers in purple pink above grassy foliage. Well-drained soil that doesn't dry out. Hardy. Up to 15cm.

Dierama various colours (Angels Fishing Rod): Large bells of flowers held on tall, slender stems above grass-like foliage. Ranging in colours from white, pink and purple. [Collect Only]

Digitalis x mertonensis (Strawberry foxglove): Large, dusky pink flowers on sturdy spikes in mid-summer. Hardy. To 90cm.

Dodecatheon meadia (Shooting stars, American cowslip): Bright pink flowers in spring, swept back to reveal a yellow 'nose'. Hardy, but best grown in a sheltered spot. Up to 20cm.

Dodecatheon meadia f. album (Shooting stars, American cowslip): Pretty white flowers in spring, swept back to reveal a yellow 'nose'. Hardy, but best grown in a sheltered spot. Up to 20cm. [Collect Only]

Echinacea 'Hope' (Coneflower 'Hope'): Pastel pink daisy-like flowers with large orange central cone. Large blooms. Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower): Large rosy-purple daisy-like flowers with a large brown central cone. Very attractive to bees and butterflies. Long flowering season

Echinacea purpurea 'Fragrant Angel' (PBR) (Coneflower 'Fragrant Angel'): Large, palest pink (almost but not quite white) flowers with pointed petals. Fragrant and very attractive to butterflies. Height to 1.2m

Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister' (Coneflower 'Green Twister'): A new variety with a unusual mix of purple and lime green flowers with upturned petals and a central dark cone. Hardy. Up to 60cm.

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior' (Coneflower 'Magnus Superior'): Superb form with tall stems of pink daisy flowers with a central brown cone. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Hardy. Up to 1m. [Collect Only]

Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' (Coneflower 'Rubinstern'): Large pink flowers with a big golden central cone in late summer

Echinacea purpurea 'Virgin' (Coneflower 'Virgin'): A very good pure white form with central golden cone.

Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Blue' (PBR) (Sea Holly 'Picos Blue'): Stunning steely blue flowers on blue stems. Spiny glaucous foliage. Loves sunshine and very well-drained gritty soil. Hardy. Up to 60cm.

Eryngium ebracteatum var. poterioides: Tall and evergreen with attractive blue-green foliage and wiry stems of red-brown bobble-like flowers, Sanguisorba-like. Hardy. Up to 1.5m. [Collect Only]

Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue (Sea Holly 'Big Blue): Large electric-blue thimble-shaped flowers with a spiky collar and silver-green foliage. Long flowering and bee-friendly. Hardy. Up to 75cm [Collect Only]

Eryngium x zabelii 'Jos Eijking' (Sea Holly 'Jos Eijking'): Large steely blue bracts surround a dome of tiny blue flowers in summer. Long-lasting flowers.Thrives in a sunny,dry spot. To 70cm. Hardy. [Collect Only]

Eryngium x zabelii 'Violetta' (Sea Holly 'Violetta'): Deep dark-blue form of the Sea Holly with bracts surrounding a dome of tiny blue flowers. Thrives in sunny, dry gardens. Hardy. Up to 80cm. [Collect Only]

Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii (Mediterranean spurge): Evergreen perennial with blue-green leaves and vibrant lime-green flowers in early summer. Prefers full sun. Hardy to about -10C, but not for long periods. Up to 1.2m. [Collect Only]

Euphorbia mellifera (Honey spurge): A stately plant which makes a dramatic feature in sheltered spots. [Collect Only]

Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath): Spires of pale pink flowers over semi-evergreen, pinkish-green foliage.

Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink': A lovely airy perennial with long spikes of pink flowers. Long flowering. Best in full sun, in well drained soil and a sheltered spot. [Collect Only]

Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride': Beautiful airy stems of white flowers in mid to late summer

Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies': Airy stems of white flowers from pink buds, flowering in midsummer. Best in full sun, in well drained soil and a sheltered spot. Up to 1m. [Collect Only]

Geranium 'Ann Folkard' (Cranesbill 'Ann Folkhard'): Magenta flowers with black eye on long trailing stems. Yellowish green leaves. To 1.2m. Hardy

Geranium palmatum: Bright pink flowers held on wiry stems above rosettes of evergreen foliage

Gillenia trifoliata (Bowman's root): Lovely plant with starry white flowers held high over elegant foliage. Great in light shade. Hardy. [Collect Only]

Gypsophila paniculata 'Rosenschleier' (Pink baby's breath): Clouds of pale pink flowers over slender glaucous foliage. Excellent for flower arranging.

Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose): Pure white flowers in midwinter, evergreen foliage.

Hepatica nobilis: Pretty bowl shaped blue flowers in early spring.

Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' (PBR): Darkest purple leaves, splashed with bright pink. Excellent for all year round foliage colour. Hardy. Up to 30cm. [Collect Only]

Heuchera 'Obsidian' (PBR): Darkest purple leaves, almost black and glossy. Superb in pots - imagine it in a silver one!.

Heuchera 'Paris': Green leaves, attractive silver markings and coral red flower spikes in mid summer. All-round attractive plant [Collect Only]

Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls': Maroon leaves heavily overlaid with silver. [Collect Only]

Heuchera 'Venus': HIghly silvered leaves with pleasing green and pink veins. Spikes of creamy white flowers in summer. To 30cm. Hardy [Collect Only]

Hosta 'Devon Green': Elegant hosta with tapering, dark green, fine-veined leaves. Lilac flowers in summer [Collect Only]

Kniphofia 'Timothy' (Red hot poker 'Timothy'): Tall spikes of creamy orange flowers on bronze stems in mid-late summer. Superb in sunny, dry borders. To 1.2m. Hardy [Collect Only]

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' (formerly Dicentra) (Bleeding Heart, Dicentra): Pure white form of the familiar Bleeding Heart. [Collect Only]

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Valentine' (Bleeding Heart, Dicentra): Superb warm red flowered version of this familiar spring flowerer. Hardy. Up to 80cm. [Collect Only]

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (English Lavender 'Hidcote'): Classic English Lavender. Compact variety, ideal for path edging. To 40cm. Hardy

Liatris spicata 'Alba': Spikes of white flowers in mid to late summer. Very useful vertical accent. Bees adore it. To 80cm. Hardy

Limonium platyphyllum (Broad leaved Statice): A froth of tiny lavender blue flowers on stiff stems in mid-summer. Likes a dry sunny spot. To 60cm.

Limonium platyphyllum 'Violetta' (Broad leaved Statice 'Violetta'): A froth of tiny purple flowers in mid-summer on stiff stems. To 60cm. Hardy.

Lupinus 'Chandelier' (Lupin 'Chandelier' (Band of Nobles Series)): Tightly packed spires of creamy yellow flowers in midsummer. Long flowering. Hardy. Up to 1m. [Collect Only]

Lupinus 'The Governor' (Lupin 'The Governor' (Band of Nobles Series)): Tightly packed spires of blue and white flowers in midsummer. Long flowering. Hardy. Up to 90cm.

Lupinus 'The Page' (Lupin 'The Page' (Band of Nobles Series)): Tall spires of bright red flowers in midsummer. Cottage garden favourite. Hardy. Up to 1m. [Collect Only]

Lychnis coronaria Atrosanguinea Group (Rose campion (dark red)): Bright magenta flowers over felty, silver foliage. Great for sunny, dry areas can be short lived in a wet, cold winter. To 1.2m Hardy.

Lychnis coronaria bright pink: Bright pink flowers over felty, silver foliage. Great for sunny, dry areas. Flowers for ages, but can be short lived. To 1.2m. Hardy.

Mathiasella bupleuroides 'Green Dream': Very unusual plant with bold sprays of green flowers in late spring

Paeonia 'Buckeye Belle' (Peony 'Buckeye Belle'): Blowsy, glossy, deep red, semi-double large flowers with golden stamens. Attractive green foliage. A real stand-out plant. [Collect Only]

Paeonia 'Flame' (Paeony 'Flame'): Rich and shiny scarlet red single flowers with a yellow centre. Glossy dark green leaves. Hardy. Up to 80cm. [Collect Only]

Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl of Beauty' (Peony 'Bowl of Beauty'): Huge sugar-pink petal bowls filled with ripples of yellow ribbony bits. Swoon-worthy. [Collect Only]

Paeonia lactiflora 'Nymphe' (Peony 'Nymphe'): Strongly scented deep pink flowers with a golden centre. Attractive dark green foliage. Hardy. Up to 90cm. [Collect Only]

Paeonia lactiflora 'White Wings' (Peony 'White Wings'): Single, lightly fragrant white flowers with gold centre. Full sun or light shade, rich but open soil best. To 1m. Fully hardy. [Collect Only]

Paeonia mlokosewitschii (Peony 'Molly The Witch'): A truly lovely herbaceous peony with pale lemon yellow bowl-shaped flowers, with golden yellow stamens. Hardy. To 60cm. [Collect Only]

Paeonia officinalis 'Alba Plena' (Peony 'Alba Plena'): Sumptuous, large double white flowers above green foliage in May. A traditional cottage garden plant. May need support. [Collect Only]

Paeonia officinalis 'Rubra Plena' (Peony 'Rubra Plena'): The classic deep red double paeony. Deeply divided leaves unfurl in spring. Max Height 90cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade.

Paeonia tenuifolia (Fern leaf Paeony): Sumptuous single deep red flowers, feathery foliage. Stunning plant for a sunny, well-drained spot [Collect Only]

Paeonia wittmanniana: A delightful herbaceous peony with pale yellow almost white bowl-shaped flowers with a yellow centre and attractive foliage. Hardy. Up to 1m. [Collect Only]

Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails' (Fountain grass 'Fairy Tails'): A deciduous clump-forming grass with spectacular feathery flowers in pinky-white. Drained soil and full sun. Sheltered position. Up to 1.2m. [Collect Only]

Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn' (Syn. Penstemon 'Garnet'): Wine-red tubular flowers with white throat markings and narrow leaves. Semi-evergreen in milder areas. Protect from hard frosts.

Penstemon 'Dark Towers' (PBR): Pink tubular flowers which contrast with the dark bronze foliage. Semi-evergreen in milder areas. Protect from hard frosts. To 90cm. [Collect Only]

Penstemon 'Hidcote Pink': Pink tubular flowers, white throat and darker crimson veins.Semi-evergreen in milder areas. Protect from hard frosts. To 90cm. [Collect Only]

Penstemon 'Pensham Plum Jerkum': Plum-purple tubular flowers with white throat markings. Semi-evergreen in milder areas. Protect from hard frosts. To 70cm. [Collect Only]

Penstemon 'Rich Ruby': Rich red tubular flowers and narrow leaves. Semi-evergreen in milder areas. Bee-friendly. Protect from hard frosts. To 70cm. [Collect Only]

Penstemon 'Schoenholzeri': Brilliant scarlet tubular flowers, slender leaves. [Collect Only]

Primula elatior (Oxslip): Pale yellow, primrose colour flowers in clusters on gently arching stems.

Primula sieboldii 'Snowdrop' (Japanese Woodland Primula 'Snowdrop'): Pure white open flowers over a rosette of green leaves. Prefers a moist soil. Hardy. Up to 20cm.

Primula vialii (Vial's Primrose): Flower spikes of crimson buds open into a mass of pale purple flowers in mid-summer. Often reflowers in late summer/autumn

Pulsatilla vulgaris (Pasque flower): Large cup shaped purple-hued flowers over soft ferny foliage. Thrives in sunny, well drained spots. To 40cm. Hardy.

Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Alba' (Pasque flower - white): Large cup shaped white flowers over soft ferny foliage. Thrives in sunny, well drained spots.

Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Papageno' (Pasque flower 'Papageno'): The petals are deeply dissected, giving a frilled, double effect. Usually purple but can be pink, reddish or white. Hardy. To 30cm

Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rote Glocke' (Pasque flower 'Red Clock'): Large dark red flowers with yellow stamens flowers over soft ferny foliage. Thrives in sunny, well drained spots. To 40cm. Hardy.

Salvia 'Amethyst Lips' (PBR) (Sage 'Amethyst Lips): Bicolour flowers in white and deep purple and delicious scented foliage. Half-hardy, copes with -5C in a sheltered spot. To 1m.

Salvia 'Blue Note' (PBR) (Autumn sage 'Blue Note'): Masses of brilliant lipped blue flowers from mid-summer to autumn [Collect Only]

Salvia 'Hot Lips' (Sage 'Hot Lips'): Bicolour flowers in white and lipstick red and delicious scented foliage. Half-hardy, copes with -5C in a sheltered spot. To 1m.

Salvia greggii 'Emperor' (Autumn sage 'Emperor'): Masses of maroon-purple flowers and delicious scented foliage. Half-hardy, copes with -3 to -5C in a sheltered spot. To 60cm.

Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' (Anise-scented sage 'Black and Blue'): A subshrubby perennial with mid-green leaves. Spikes of rich blue and purple-blue flowers from late summer to late autumn. [Collect Only]

Sporobolus heterolepsis (prairie dropseed): Fine deciduous grass with green foliage in summer turning golden. Graceful flower heads in late summer. Needs sunny spot in well-drained soil. Hardy. Up to 1m.

Thalictrum 'Splendide White' (PBR) (Rue 'Splendide White'): Pure white flowers open from spherical buds. Spectacular in dappled shade

Thalictrum 'Splendide' (Rue 'Splendide'): Superb Thalictrum with clouds of purple flowers open for a very long time in late summer. Hardy. Up to 1.5m

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Thundercloud' (French meadow rue 'Thundercloud'): Plumes of purple flowers with darker purple stamens in early summer. Height to 1m. Hardy. [Collect Only]

Thalictrum delavayi (Chinese meadow rue): Dainty lilac-mauve flowers 2cm in width, with prominent creamy yellow stamens above fern-like bright green leaves. Hardy. Up to 1.5m.

Thalictrum delavayi 'Album' (Chinese meadow rue 'Album'): Dainty cup-shaped white flowers held high above fern-like greyish green leaves. To 1.2m. Hardy

Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double' (Chinese meadow rue 'Hewitt's Double'): Tiny purple pom-pom flowers dance airily above ferny grey-green foliage. Height to 1.2m. Hardy

Thalictrum delavayi var. acuminatum (Chinese meadow rue): Sprays of lilac flowers, soft ferny foliage. May need a little support. Lovely in dappled shade. To 1.5m.

Thalictrum delavayi var. decorum (Chinese meadow rue): Sprays of small hanging pinkish purple flowers above soft filigree foliage

Thalictrum delavayi var. mucronatum (Chinese meadow rue): Sprays of small hanging pinkish purple flowers above soft filigree foliage. To 1.5m. Hardy.

Thalictrum ichangense: Rounded purplish green leaves with silvery veins, dainty sprays of tiny pink flowers in summer.

Thalictrum isopyroides: Dainty froth of finely divided fern like flowers topped with sprays of tiny green flowers in summer. A shade lover. To 30cm. Hardy.

Thalictrum ramosum: Short species of Thalictrium, up to 40cm, with dark stems of lilac pink fluffy flowers above dainty, fern-like foliage. Prefers shade.

Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly' (PBR) (Foam flower 'Iron Butterfly'): Deeply cut green leaves with a purple-black centre. Long flowering spikes of pale-pink star-like flowers. Hardy. Up to 30cm.

Tiarella 'Pink Skyrocket' (PBR) (Foam flower 'Pink Skyrocket'): A vigorous variety with deeply divided, elegant foliage and dainty pink flower spikes. Very long flowering. To 30cm. Hardy

Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' (PBR) (Foam flower 'Spring Symphony'): Perennial with deeply divided foliage with dark blotch in centre. Long flowering with spikes of white star-shaped flowers. Hardy. To 30cm [Collect Only]

Tiarella wherryi (Wherry's foam flower): Spikes of tiny white flowers in spring/early summer. Great in shade. To 30cm. Hardy.

Trillium grandiflorum (American wake-robin): Pure white, three petalled flowers over three-leaved foliage.

Verbena bonariensis: Tall, airy but strong slender stems with flat heads of purple flowers in mid to late summer. To 1.8m. Frost-hardy.

Verbena hastata 'Rosea' (American blue vervain 'Rosea'): Tall, branched stems like a candelabra with spikes of small pink flowers loved by bees. Needs a sheltered spot in full sun. Up to 1.2m. [Collect Only]

x Heucherella 'Kimono' (PBR): Mounds of attractive, evergreen, slightly silvery leaves with darker veins. To 30cm. Hardy.

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