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Aconitum napellus (Monkshood)
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. [Collect Only]
Actaea pachypoda (white baneberry)
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. [Collect Only]
Actaea simplex 'Brunette' (Baneberry 'Brunette' (Previously known as Cimicifuga))
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 'Hillside Black Beauty' (Baneberry 'Hillside Black Beauty' (Previously known as Cimicifu)
Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty' (Baneberry 'Hillside Black Beauty' (Previously known as Cimicifu): Spires of scented pale pink flowers in late summer over very attractive ferny dark foliage. A great statement plant for part shade. Hardy. Up to 1.5m [Collect Only]
Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' (Baneberry 'Pink Spike' (Previously known as Cimicifuga))
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]
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.
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.
Asphodeline lutea (Asphodel)
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]
Baptisia australis 'Alba' (Indigo weed - white form)
Baptisia australis 'Alba' (Indigo weed - white form): Spires of lipped white flowers over olive-green foliage. Hardy. Flowering height 1.2m. [Collect Only]
Cichorium intybus (Wild chicory)
Cichorium intybus (Wild chicory): Beautiful cornflower-blue flowers held on tall stems in late summer. The flowers appear dotted all along the stems in succession through late summer and early autumn. To 2m [Collect Only]
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' (Tufted hair grass 'Goldschleier')
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' (Tufted hair grass 'Goldschleier'): Summer flowering grass. Airy golden flower heads keep their structure long into winter. Hardy. Up to 1m.
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.
Dictamnus albus var. albus (White-flowered Dittany)
Dictamnus albus var. albus (White-flowered Dittany): Starry white flowers in mid-summer on stiff spikes. Aromatic foliage. Loves a sunny spot and needs good drainage. Hardy. To 1m [Collect Only]
Dierama 'Blackberry Bells' (Angel's Fishing Rod)
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
Dierama 'Snow Bells' (white angel's fishing rod)
Dierama 'Snow Bells' (white angel's fishing rod): Tall, wiry, arching stems with white nodding bells. Grassy foliage. Likes well-drained soil that doesn't dry out. Hardy. Up to 1.5m.
Dierama pulcherrimum (Angel's Fishing Rod)
Dierama pulcherrimum (Angel's Fishing Rod): Tall, wiry, arching stems with soft pink nodding bells. Likes well-drained soil that doesn't dry out. Lovely near water or over paths. To 1.5m.
Dierama pulcherrimum 'Blackbird' (Angel's Fishing Rod)
Dierama pulcherrimum 'Blackbird' (Angel's Fishing Rod): Arching bells of burgundy red flowers nodding over grassy foliage.
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior' (Coneflower 'Magnus Superior')
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.
Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' (Coneflower 'Rubinstern')
Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' (Coneflower 'Rubinstern'): Large pink flowers with a big golden central cone in late summer. Needs full sun and good drainage. To 90cm.
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.
Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Amethyst''
Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos Amethyst'': Stunning steely blue flowers on stiff stems with a gorgeous purple tint. Loves sunshine and well-drained soil. To 70cm.
Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue (Sea Holly 'Big Blue)
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')
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]
Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii (Mediterranean spurge)
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)
Euphorbia mellifera (Honey spurge): A stately plant which makes a dramatic feature in sheltered spots.
Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath)
Francoa sonchifolia (Bridal wreath): Spires of pale pink flowers over semi-evergreen, pinkish-green foliage.
Heuchera 'Paris'
Heuchera 'Paris': Green leaves, attractive silver markings and coral red flower spikes in mid summer. All-round attractive plant
Hosta 'Devon Green'
Hosta 'Devon Green': Elegant hosta with tapering, dark green, fine-veined leaves. Lilac flowers in summer [Collect Only]
Kniphofia 'Timothy' (Red hot poker 'Timothy')
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]
Lychnis coronaria Atrosanguinea Group (Rose campion (dark red))
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.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne'
Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne': Silvery grey leaves with a white stripe down the centre and feathery reddish flowers. Fades to a lovely russet colour in the autumn. Hardy. Up to 1.2m. [Collect Only]
Paeonia 'Buckeye Belle' (Peony 'Buckeye Belle')
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 lactiflora 'Bowl of Beauty' (Peony 'Bowl of Beauty')
Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl of Beauty' (Peony 'Bowl of Beauty'): Huge sugar-pink petal bowls filled with ripples of yellow ribbony bits. Swoon-worthy. To 70cm. Hardy. [Collect Only]
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' (Paeony 'Sarah Bernhardt')
Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' (Paeony 'Sarah Bernhardt'): A gorgeous form with lightly scented, large double pale pink flowers. Glossy dark green leaves. It may require staking. Hardy. Up to 90cm. [Collect Only]
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 'Garnet' (Syn. Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn')
Penstemon 'Garnet' (Syn. Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn'): Wine-red tubular flowers with white throat markings and narrow leaves. Semi-evergreen in milder areas. Protect from hard frosts.
Penstemon 'Schoenholzeri'
Penstemon 'Schoenholzeri': Brilliant scarlet tubular flowers, slender leaves. [Collect Only]
Peucedanum verticillare (Giant Hog Fennel)
Peucedanum verticillare (Giant Hog Fennel): Huge and stately umbellifer with unfolding pinkish stems ultimately opening to a flat, open head of tiny greenish-white flowers
Primula vialii (Vial's Primrose)
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
Primula vialii 'Alison Holland' (Vial's Primrose 'Alison Holland')
Primula vialii 'Alison Holland' (Vial's Primrose 'Alison Holland'): A white form of P.viallii with poker-like white flowers. Likes damp soil in summer but must be free-draining in winter. Hardy. To 30cm.
Pulsatilla vulgaris Heiler hybrids
Pulsatilla vulgaris Heiler hybrids: Mixed colour range, purple, pink, red or white. Lovely ornamental seed heads. Prefers a well drained, sunny site. Hardy. Up to 30cm.
Salvia 'Hot Lips' (Sage 'Hot Lips')
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 guaranitica 'Black and Blue' (Anise-scented sage 'Black and Blue')
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.
Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue'
Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue': Beautiful Salvia with pale blue two-lipped flowers flowering in late summer. Needs a sunny, sheltered position and protect with mulch.To 1m. [Collect Only]
Salvia x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder' (Sage 'Nachtvlinder')
Salvia x jamensis 'Nachtvlinder' (Sage 'Nachtvlinder'): Regal purple flowers on upright stems throughout late summer into autumn.
Thalictrum delavayi (Chinese meadow rue)
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 'Hewitt's Double' (Chinese meadow rue 'Hewitt's Double')
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 [Collect Only]
Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis: Tall, airy but strong slender stems with flat heads of purple flowers in mid to late summer. To 1.8m. Frost-hardy.
Veronicastrum 'Red Arrows' (Culver's Root 'Red Arrows')
Veronicastrum 'Red Arrows' (Culver's Root 'Red Arrows'): Reddish-pink flower spikes open to lilac, over rising whorls of pointed green leaves. To 1.4m. Hardy [Collect Only]