Norwell Nurseries Plant Catalogue
Norwell Nurseries, Woodhouse Road, Norwell, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6JX.
Telephone: (01636) 636337
Email: wardha@aol.com
Acanthus spinosus
Acanthaceae
Divided rich glossy leaves with paper white flowers from hooded pink, maroon veined calyces. Floriferous and architectural, good in sun to shade even in the dry. Tends to flower better than A. mollis.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Achillea 'Apricot Delight'
Asteraceae
A compact long flowered variety which is part of the highy desirable Tutti Frutti series. The flowers display a tapestry patch work of colours from near red through pinks to pale apricot. Sun, reasonably well drained. This was still in flower mid Nov. 2010.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Fanal' 'The Beacon'
Asteraceae
I had to originally go against my wife to buy this, but the bright red flowers are very eye catching & there are so few really good reds, especially of hardy plants. Deadhead to promote continued flowering.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Laura'
Asteraceae
New and rare, one of the freshly bred Achilleas to have strong, compact stems that bear really bright, rich red flowers with a developing white eye through the summer. Deadhead for continued flowers and provide sun on a goodish well drained soil. Excellent.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Love Parade'
Asteraceae
Individually large pale pink flowers profusely produced over fresh green foliage for an extended period.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Marie Ann'
Asteraceae
Incredibly popular here last year-sold out early due to its small size and softest lemon yellow plates of flowers. Sun, not waterlogged.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Paprika'
Asteraceae
Plates of spicy orange flowers in summer make this a must for hot beds, cut down after flowering for even more flowers.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Perry's White'
Asteraceae
I am a convert to this pure, large flowered, double white (ages beautifully which can't often be said of white flowers) pom pomed plant which has an extremely long flowering period (May-Oct). Provide some support or allow to recline gracefully. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Pink Grapefruit'
Asteraceae
An excellent compact variety with strong stems and pink flowers over months in summer, especially if dead headed. Good for sun on a well drained soil. A member of the excellent Tutti Frutti series.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Pomegranate'
Asteraceae
Another member of the excellent Tutti Frutti series with compact strong stems and a long flowering habit over weeks in summer. The flowers are an excellent rich velvety red. Sun and reasonable drainage. In 2011 I sold out of this very quickly it started flowering so I hope to have enough this year to satisfy demand.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
29"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Red Velvet'
Asteraceae
This is a sumptuous plant the richest red flowers glow in the garden. Always sells out quickly.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Rose Madder'
Asteraceae
Excellent short growing, soft red flowers which age well keeping their colour. Jun-Jul and repeats through to November! Sun not waterlogged.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Salmon Beauty'
Asteraceae
(syn. Achillea 'Lachsschonheit') From the same stable as A. 'Summer Wine' and shares its excellent constitution but is of a salmon pink colour-lovely. The flowers age to sumptious cream. Good, like all Achilleas in a poor soil. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Sammetriese'
Asteraceae
Glowing plates of almost luminous pink flowers in mid to late summer, look excellent with purple foliage or just as a border focal point. Definitely not a subtle colour!
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Summer Wine'
Asteraceae
Have you ever seen a plant you really liked, but not bought it because you thought it was a bit expensive & then really regretted it? I did that with this plant & then didn't see it for sale again for years. It is a very good strong glowing purple colour which again had many admirers & hence always sells very strongly. Reflowers well.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
20"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Terracotta'
Asteraceae
Good grey foliage is an excellent foil for apricot flowers which age to creamy custard. Sunny, reasonably well drained.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Tissington Old Rose'
Asteraceae
A real find last year, a new & still rare the most beautiful soft pink (old rose) flws for months on end in summer thru to autumn, especially if dead headed. The flowers turn delightfully sepia as they age (see photo). For sun & reasonable soil. Clumps up well. You should not be without this plant!
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'WB Childs'
Asteraceae
A lovely smaller Achillea with good sized single white flowers the centre gently peppered with grey spots. Dark green, narrow foliage good for sun in a not too wet soil. Excellent rare plant that is long in flower.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
20"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Wesersandstein'
Asteraceae
The name is taken from the colour of the sandstone cliffs of the German river Weser and is a warm pinky salmon red, (redder than Salmon Beauty and they go well together. Long flowering, not wet, sun or part shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea 'Wonderful Wampee'
Asteraceae
Another member of the excellent Tutti Frutti series with compact strong stems and a long flowering habit over weeks in summer. The flowers open a good soft pink and age through to a blush apple blossom. Sun and reasonable drainage.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
29"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea grandiflora
Asteraceae
A magnificent, tall plant for the larger garden. It bears huge heads of pale creamy white flowers for many weeks during mid to late summer. These are held aloft on massive stems making a dramatic large plant. Clumps quickly, but does not run. Recommended where space is available and impact required. Mine grows well in a fairly shaded area.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
7'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Achillea nobilis neilreichii
Asteraceae
You have just come across a vigorous, spreading plant that grows well in dry shade. Lovely soft grey foliage and clean cream flowers for late spring 'till Aug. Ideal for difficult places.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Aconitum carmichaelii
Ranunculaceae
For semi to full shade a great autumn colour of steely blue on tall stems. Hooded flowers in late August to October. Put it with Aconitum Royal Flush for different blues and Tricyrtis for purples and pinks. Poisonous.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Aconitum carmichaelii 'Royal Flush'
Ranunculaceae
In spring (as I write this) the new leaves are a stunning deep red becoming green speckled white, later. The flowers are improved on the species being larger and a darker, clearer blue. Poisonous.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Aconitum lycotonum vulparia (White Monkshood)
Ranunculaceae
(Aconitum orientale) Large architectural leaves handsomely split into between 5 & 9 lobes are the foil for elegant panicles of the palest yellow flowers in mid to late summer. Shade, easy. POISONOUS.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Aconitum x cammarum grandiflorum Album
Ranunculaceae
Easily the best of the white Aconitums with long spires of bright white flowers in mid to late summer. The flowers being well spaced and particularly elegant. Very rarely offered and much sought after. Shade or part shade, but not too dry. easy. Like all Aconitums Poisonous. Sorry Not available until the spring
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£5.50
Actaea rubra (Red Baneberry)
Ranunculaceae
Red Baneberry. Upright stems produce starry white flowers in spring followed by highly conspicuous bright red, glossy berries in autumn. Rarely seen and good autumn colour. For not too dry shade. Poisonous (especially the berries). AGM
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Acteae pachypoda alba (Doll's Eyes)
Ranunculaceae
(3'). (Doll's Eyes). Indispensible to the autumn shade garden having many, large, showy, pure white berries which have a black spot on them, hence the common name. Just watch as they are poisonous. Very hardy and easy. The spring flowers are like white bottle brushes. Will take most soil conditions.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Agapanthus 'Jack's Blue'
Alliaceae
New, vigorous, long blooming hybrid from New Zealand. Abundant deep blue-purple flowers from July to Oct. Flowering size. Came through the winter of 2009.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.90
Agapanthus 'Navy Blue'
Alliaceae
This is by far and away the best of all blue Agapanthuses that I have ever grown. It is extremely hardy (coming through the winter of 2009 unscathed) and incredibly floriferous. In fact it does not require to be pot bound being an excellent plant to include in the garden border in sunny spot. Not only that but the seed heads are very attractive turning a dark purple and the leaves go butter yellow in November before disappearing for the winter. A shorter variety with flowers from July to Sept. Very highly recommended.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£5.90
Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud'
Alliaceae
Deep purple blue flowers which, with it being an A. inapertus hybrid, the flowers hang in a most appealing way. Came through the winter of 2009.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
25"
Min. temp:
-10°c
Price:
£4.90
Agapanthus 'Timaru'
Alliaceae
(34"). Stunning, dense floriferous heads of vivid blue are produced over strong foliage. Flowering size, vigorous plants. Came through the winter of 2009 battered but stilll flowered well.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
34"
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.90
Agapanthus 'Torbay'
Alliaceae
A good hardy, free flowering, deciduous variety with large sky blue flowers in summer. Easy and reliable. Sun well drained soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Agapanthus 'Windsor Grey'
Alliaceae
A unique and beautiful colour of soft grey flowers freely produced with grey anthers and green pollen. A tough and reliable plant. Sun, not wet.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.90
Ajuga reptans 'Pink Spire'
Labiatae
Good glossy dark green leaves form an excellent ground cover with pink (orchid looking?) spikes in spring. Sun or shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Akebia quinata
(climbing to 20'). In a normal winter evergreen, glossy leaves purple tinted made up of five leaflets. In spring hanging chocolate-purple flowers are spicily scented. If two clones are present sausage fruits are formed. Sun, not fussy about soil. Hardy. Available from early summer 2012.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
to 20'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£5.90
Alcalthaea 'Parkallee'
Malvaceae
(Also known as Alcaea, Malva and Althaea) This is an excellent new Hollyhock-like plant which doesn't get rust! A hybrid between Alcaea and Althaea it has creamy semi-double flowers with maroon stamens over a very long period it is sterile so puts all energy into flower production, not seed (Jun to Nov). Perennial and robust, a real change for continuing colour in autumn. Sun not wet.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
to 7'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.90
Alcalthaea 'Parkfrieden'
Malvaceae
(Alcea x Althaea Hybrid) An excellent new Hollyhock-like plant which is resistant to rust! Soft salmon semi-double flowers with maroon stamens over a very long time (Aug to Nov). Perennial & robust, a real change for colour in autumn.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
to 7'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£6.50
Alcalthaea 'Parkrondell'
Malvaceae
(Alcea x Althaea Hybrid) An excellent new Hollyhock-like plant which doesn't get rust! Rose pink double flowers over a very long time (Aug to Nov). Sterile so puts all its energy into more flower production, not seed. Perennial & robust, recommended. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.90
Allium 'Ambassador'
Alliaceae
An improved form of Allium giganteum with larger heads (up to 7") of rich, dark purple. Dramatic and good in the sumer border. Sun or part shade not too wet.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Allium 'Forelock'
Alliaceae
(3'). A new rare Allium with egg shaped large flower heads of rich purple and a crest of purple flowers on the top. Before that the tall flower stem looks like a swans head. Distinct, eyecatching & very late for an Allium (July). Sun not wet.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Allium 'Gladiator'
Alliaceae
This showy giant produces large, violet-purple globular flower heads. Very striking especially in a clump, even a single bulb will multiply quite quickly Sun or part shade not waterlogged.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.20
Allium 'Globemaster'
Alliaceae
A sensational hybrid with sturdy stems bearing huge (over 10") soft spherical inflorescences of violet flowers in early summer. Not waterlogged soil. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Allium 'Mercurius'
Alliaceae
A very new and still rare wonderfull introduction clumping up very quickly to provide a mass of cone-shaped heads of pinky purple. Easy and recomended. Sun or shade, not waterlogged. (-16°C).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Alliaceae
Another truly impressive Allium, with intense purple flower heads the size of a large tennis ball. Looks best in clumps or even drifts. The foliage appears very early in the year and starts to die at flowering so plant with herbaceous perennials or low shrubs. Highly recommended. Sun or part shade, AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.80
Allium 'Silver Spring'
Alliaceae
A new hugely popular form because it is so distinctly beautiful, with globes of white flowers each having a purple centre suffusing to pink. Sought after for a sunny position. (-16°C).
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Allium caeruleum
Alliaceae
Starry cornflower blue flowers make a globe of beauty in late spring. For sun in a soil which isn't waterlogged. Unusual colour for Alliums. (-18°C).
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
20"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.60
Allium carinatum pulchellum
Alliaceae
Allium carinatum pulchellum As the flowers slowly open they rise up giving a pink ‘firework’ explosions of flowers. Unusual in that they flower so much later than a majority of the Alliums. Good for dry areas.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.50
Allium carinatum pulchellum album
Alliaceae
The white and extremely beautiful equivalent of Allium carinatum pulchellum & both will clump quickly. AGM.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.50
Allium cernuum
Alliaceae
Nodding deep pink flowers make unusual and highly attractive pendant umbels in summer. Sun well, drained, reliable and steadily clumping. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.60
Allium christophii
Alliaceae
Metallic mauve, starry flowers make an enormous sphere of flowers up to 9" across that dry well. May-Jul. Sun to part shade & will clump steadily. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Allium cyathophorum farreri
Alliaceae
(Allium farreri). A gorgeous little rockery or front of border plant with pendent heads of deep violet purple flowers. Clumps well.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.60
Allium flavum
Alliaceae
The very attractive chromium yellow version of Allium carinatum pulchellum (above). Very easy and flowering late (for an Allium) in July and August. Excellent in gravel and seeds around gently. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.60
Allium giganteum
Alliaceae
(5'). This is the very tall allium often shown towering over small children. Orange-sized flower heads of lilac are produced in early summer. Excellent poking through herbaceous plantings. (-15°C). AGM.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Allium insubricum
Alliaceae
A very scarce bulb it took me years to track down and then grow to sell. Related and equally as beautiful as A. narcissiflorm. The lovely hanging bells are of a bright rose pink. Sun, goodish soil. Came thru winter 2010. Good for rockery, scree, troughs or front of border.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Allium jesdianum Shing
Alliaceae
A rare and unusual Allium with distinctly deep purple spheres of flower, that are earlier than many others. A real collectors plant that clumps up steadily in sun and a reasonable soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£3.90
Allium narcissifolium
Alliaceae
The true sp. with heads that become erect as they mature, a much sought after and rare plant that I have been searching for and ultimately bulked up for years, but easy in well drained but not too dry conditions. Many bells of pinky purple flowers in summer. Well worth the wait and came though the winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.90
Allium schubertii
Alliaceae
Fascinating football sized heads made up of pink flowers on stalks of different lengths. These dry perfectly making an intriguing dried flower head. Sheltered spot in sun, well drained. Flowers are beautifully scented- quite a surprise on an Allium.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-8°c
Price:
£4.20
Allium sphaerocephalon
Alliaceae
A very easy border stalwart. It gives height & elegance with a certain regimentallity as the purple dense cones of flowers are held on ramrod straight, thin stems. July.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.60
Alstroemeria 'Ligtu Hybrids'
Alstroemeriaceae
A seed raised strain of pinks which I find to be the most difficult to track down. Vigorous & free flowering. Protect the roots in the first year, but after this they are very hardy.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£5.50
Althaea cannabina
Malvaceae
This is a real delight in late summer and through autumn, tall very willowy, wiry stems which have the same see through properties as Verbena bonariensis produce a myriad of rose pink mallow shaped flowers. Easy and incredibly robust even on thick clay.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
7'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.90
Anemone 'Danish White'
Ranunculaceae
This is a very rare and incredibly beautiful plant. Probably a form of A. sylvestris it is unusual in that the flowers are tinged with pink. It has a long flowering period peaking in June. Steadily clumping it forms dense mounds of almost ferny foliage especially in a good soil which doesn't dry out too much. My thanks to Rob and Diane Cole for this lovely plant.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Anemone blanda 'Radar'
Ranunculaceae
Rare, sought after by all those that see its vicious bright pink almost red flowers. Looks more like a Mesembryanthemum than a spring flowering Anemone. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Anemone flaccida
Ranunculaceae
Beautifully marbled foliage and pure white upward facing flowers in spring make this a rare and sought after plant. Shade conditions and humus rich soil, not too dry. Has a slowly clump forming habit like Anemone nemerosa.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Anemone huphensis 'September Charm' (Japanese Anemone)
Ranunculaceae
The original species was collected by Robert Fortune from the cemetery of Shanghai. This is a selection dating back to 1932 & has stood the test of time well, being a prolific plant with silvery pink flowers. Unbeatable for autumn colour. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Anemone hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' (Japanese Anemone)
Ranunculaceae
This is the archetypal tall, white, autumn Japanese Anemone. Indispensible and a cottage garden or even more structured border must. Each virginal white flower has a boss of golden anthers in the centre. Good in partial shade or sun. AGM
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Anemone hybrida 'Pamina' (Japanese Anemone)
Ranunculaceae
Semi-double, deep purpley pink flowers which are distinct enough from other varieties to merit growing. Like most of the Japanese Anemones, a must for the autumn garden. Plus a shorter variety so good for mid-border. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Anemone hybrida 'Whirlwind' (Japanese Anemone)
Ranunculaceae
Brilliant white, semi-double Catherine wheels of spiky petals are at their showy best in late summer through autumn. An excellent compact variety.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Anemone lipsiensis
Ranunculaceae
A delectable hybrid which has A. nemerosa as one parent produces large, soft, pale yellow flowers on nodding stems in early spring. Shade lover and good in dry shade. (-20°C)
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.80
Anemone nemerosa 'Blue Bonnet'
Ranunculaceae
A much darker blue than most wood anemones looking more like an Anemone blanda form. Excellent for dry shade but will grow quicker if moister. Spring.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone nemerosa 'Blue Eyes'
Ranunculaceae
This wood anemone has delightful double white flowers that develop a distinct rich blue centre as they age. Very attractive. Good for dry shade although it will grow quicker with more moisture.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone nemerosa 'Bowles Purple'
Ranunculaceae
Large flowered form, good in dry shade, with blue flowers which are purple backed. Dark purpley tinged foliage.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-20°°c
Price:
£3.90
Anemone nemerosa 'Lychette'
Ranunculaceae
The largest flowered of all Wood anemones. Very similar if not identical to A. nemerosa Leeds var. A substantial well held pure white flower. Lovely .
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone nemerosa 'Parlez Vous'
Ranunculaceae
A lovely wood anemone which is vigorous and spreading. Light pinkish blue large flowers in spring. Ideal for shade.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone nemerosa 'Robinsoniana'
Ranunculaceae
A pot of these delightful lavender blue, large flowered, yellow centered gems sells on sight! Very easy & spreading, excellent under trees & shrubs good for dry shade. Flowers April & May.AGM.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone nemerosa 'Royal Blue'
Ranunculaceae
Rare and I have very few but in my humble opinion the best of the blues.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone nemerosa 'Vestal'
Ranunculaceae
Always in huge demand the double white form of our wood anemone has flowers like buttons with a white ruff or pom-pom of petals in the centre of spreading florets. Reminds of a miniature Gardenia. Good in dry shade but will grow quicker if moister.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone nemerosa 'Viridiflora'
Ranunculaceae
This is one of the most prolific of wood anemones excellent for dry shade. The flower petals have been replaced by fern like leaves which take on pinky tints as they age. Once established they form a clump which flowers for a long time (10 weeks) and is always massively popular with customers. Looks like an exotic fern in flower.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone nemerosa 'Westwell Pink'
Ranunculaceae
The deepest pink of any of the wood anemones and much admired because of that. Reliable, heavy flowerer. Excellent in shade, the moister it is the quicker it grows, but will do well if dryer. Spring flowering.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Anemone nemerosa 'Yerda Ramusem'
Ranunculaceae
A beautiful and uncommon selection which looks like a cross between A. viridiflora and A. Leeds var. Having a white flower in the centre surrounded by a ruff of green bract-like petals. Flowers are variable some even having a bluish centre. Good in woodsy conditions. Will take it dry.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£3.90
Anemone nemerosa Rosea
Ranunculaceae
A lovely wood Anemone with flowers that open white and reliably age to pink. Good in dry shade although clump quicker if moister. (-18°C).
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone nemerosa Rubra
Ranunculaceae
A lovely wood Anemone with flowers that open white and reliably age to an intense pink. Good in dry shade although clump quicker if moister.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone ranunculoides Pleniflora
Ranunculaceae
An excellent spring carpeting shade lover with double starry bright yellow flowers. Good in dry but quicker if moister. Disappears mid summer so grow under Tricyrtis for example.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.60
Anemone sylvestris Macrantha 'Norwell' (Snowdrop Anemone)
Ranunculaceae
A selected form of this variable plant, this has larger particularly floriferous white flowers. Good from May through to August & beyond. Forms good spreading clumps, especially in partial shade humusy soil. Lovely!
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Anemone tomentosa Robustissima (Japanese Anemone)
Ranunculaceae
An excellent version of the Autumn flowering 'Japanese Anemone' this is compact & earlier flowerer than many with good branched stalks of light pink flowers, which are almost bicolour. In a moist rich soil will form large spreading clumps over time so an excellent form of ground cover.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Anemonopsis macrophylla
Ranunculaceae
A refined Japanese woodland ballerina with airy sprays of nodding purple & light pink flowers which look similar in form to a spurless Aquilegia. Rare and extremely choice. Avoid sun & drying winds July-August .
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£5.90
Angelica gigas
Umbelliferae
An autumn flowering delight with large, darkest purple, domed heads (almost sinister). Allow to seed as usually monocarpic. (as with all Angelicas fresh seed grows easily).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
6'+
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Anthemis 'Susanna Mitchell'
Asteraceae
Smaller & laxer with greyer foliage than Anthemis E.C. Buxton or 'Sauce Hollandaise' this bears lovely very pale yellow flowers in late spring and into summer.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Anthemis tinctoria 'EC Buxton'
Asteraceae
A first rate perennial for a sunny position. Hundreds of cool, pale lemon yellow flowers in mid summer for weeks. Trim top third off after first flush for reflowering in Sept-Oct. Good for picking. Plus ferny leaves persist all winter giving a small dome of foliage in the border.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise'
Asteraceae
An excellent plant on its own or in drifts. Starting to flower in late May and going on 'til August. Then cut off the top third for re-flowering Sept-Oct. Over winter a low mound of dark green ferny foliage has a presence in the herbaceous border. Creamy, very pale lemon flowers are paler than A. E.C. Buxton with which it goes well. Recommended.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Anthriscus sylvestris Ravenswing
Umbelliferae
A Cow’s Parsley with finely divided, deep plum black leaves. Very attractive and highly desirable. Always much sought after as such a good foil for brighter subjects. The new leaves are bronze before aging plum. In summer pure white flowers shine above the foliage.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow'
Ranunculaceae
I never have enough of this double dark purple (black) frilly Aquilegia, a cottage garden must. looks a bit like a Clematis. Sun or part shade .
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
32"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Rose Barlow'
Ranunculaceae
Fully double, rose pink, flowers, another essential cottage garden flower. Sun or part shade .
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
32"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Ruby Port'
Ranunculaceae
Double flowers but this time with ruby red petals on red stems. Sun or part shade. A beautiful plant that comes true from seed.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizhou'
Asteraceae
A connoisseurs’s plant. Green jagged leaves suffused with purple, mahogany & silver held on purple stems. Late summer sees masses of silver flowers held high.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Arum creticum
Araceae
The famous and sought after Arum with bright yellow spathes in early spring, the top of which curl attractively back. Distinct and very beautiful for a sunny well drained sheltered position with humus in the soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-8°c
Price:
£4.90
Aruncus dioicus Kneiffii
Saxifragaceae
Divided foliage with bronze tints especially in spring this is a shorter, slower clump forming plant than the normal species. In summer panicles of thousands of creamy white flowers on strong stems which make good cut flowers. Good in shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Arundo donax
Gramineae
Recent winters (including that of 2009) have not hurt this tropical Bamboo look -alike. Dramatic stems with a distinct similarity to Sugar cane bear blue green leaves. Likes moisture & looks wonderful in a pot for patio plantings. It is also the plant used to provide oboe reeds. Makes lovely swishing noises in gentle winds as the leaves brush each other but in stronger winds the leaves go horizontal & are quiet; The Arabs say; 'It whispers in the breeze & is silent in the storm'.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
12'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£7.90
Asphodelus ramosus
Asphodelaceae
Lovely large white flowers striped with brown in early summer are held on branched flower stems giving a candelabra effect. A variable species with flowers the same colour but different concentrations of flower on the stem. All impressive.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster 'Coombe Fishacre'
Asteraceae
A smaller variety with big heads of small richly coloured pale purple-pink flowers which quickly turn purple-red. The flower size and way it is held is distinctly different from that of the Aster novae angliae cvs. and also those of the spray like A. ericoides hybrids such as A. Little Carlow thus increasing its importance in the garden. Easy and has an AGM, does not need to be constantly divided and not prone to mildew.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster 'Fellowship'
Asteraceae
A shorter, large flowered aster which bears its frilly semi-double pink flowers from Sept to late Oct. these fade at the tips to almost white. Very pretty.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster 'Les Moutiers'
Asteraceae
A very rare and most beautiful plant with many soft pink flowers from dark stems (always a winning combination). The flower centres change from yellow to purple as they age. This is a soft pink version of Aster 'Little Carlow' (a compliment in itself). Sun or light shade, easy and a most desirable plant for late September and through October.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Aster 'Little Carlow'
Asteraceae
Not as little as the name suggests. This is in the top flight of all border perennials, absolutely saturated with bright blue flowers from Sept-Oct the centres of which turn from yellow to a warm red brown as they age. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4.5'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster 'Neron'
Asteraceae
Very rare and eyecatching. Bright pinky-red double flowers in Sept-Nov. on mildew resistant plants for sun or light shade. This is a cracking plant and absolutely flew out of the sales beds last year. Order early to ensure you get it. New to me last year. Hardy and easy.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster 'Ochtendgloren'
Asteraceae
The asters & Chrysanths. make the autumn garden & this Aster is a star every year. From Sept-Oct. it is shrouded in hundreds of starry pink flowers making large heads. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster 'Orpheus'
Asteraceae
Another absolutely cracking plant that is far too rare. Give it a home and let your friends find out what they are missing! Dark stems and leaves give rise to excellent blue flowers in late summer and through autumn that start with a yellow eye and mature to ruby. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Aster 'Porzellan'
Asteraceae
A different colour to many Asters with light grey blue attractive semi-double flowers from late August through to Oct. Perhaps Aster Wedgwood would have been more accurate. Good dark green foliage which is mildew resistant. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster 'Sam Banham'
Asteraceae
A great Aster which although is an A. novae belgii is resistant to mildew. Thousands of good sized white flowers produced in October slowly take on pale pink tints as they age. A real beauty, tough and reliable and very rare.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster 'Snow Flurry'
Asteraceae
Totally different from other autumn flowering Asters this prostrate woody herbaceous plant hugs the ground with tiny grey green leaves & then obscures itself in late September with a myriad of white flowers. Mildew free, good front of border or in pot allowing to spill down the side.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster amellus 'Violet Queen'
(Aster amellus Veilchenkonigin). Compact, disease free and long lived, this Aster has elegant yellow centred deep violet flowers from Sept to Nov. Prefers a good soil in sun and little competition. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster diverticatus (White Wood Aster)
An aster which is truly happy in shade and even dryish shade. Dark green leaves and dark purple stems are a good foil for the myriads of white starry flowers through late summer and autumn. At RHS Gardens at Rosemoor they have huge drifts of it as under-plantings for shrubs. Thrives on neglect!
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster frikartii 'Flora's Delight'
Asteraceae
This was selected by Alan Bloom and named after his wife, so as you might expect it is something special! Long flowering and shorter, sturdier, bushier plants than normal A. frikartii types. Large warm lilac yellow centred flowers.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
20"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster frikartii 'Monch'
Asteraceae
Grown for its wonderfully long flowering period this mildew-proof Aster bears lavender blue flowers from July to November. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster laevis 'Arcturus'
Asteraceae
Good dark green foliage and purple stems with early deep rosy lilac flowers. The sprays of flowers are sturdy and open branched. A great favourite of E.A. Bowles. Mildew resistant, sun or light shade, good on dry soils. Hardy and easy.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Aster laevis 'Nightshade'
Asteraceae
A rare plant, nearly lost from cultivation with good sized blue flowers in late summer and through autumn. An added bonus is the dark purple shiny stems and purple colouring to the upper leaves. Of easy maintenance. Few only.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster laevis geyii
Asteraceae
A very vigorous, long flowering, easy plant with mauve daisies topping grey leaved clad stems. Disease resistant. Self seeds, naturalises well.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster lanceolatus 'Edwin Beckett
Asteraceae
A vigorous form, clumping quickly, excellent for larger areas where its pyramidal heads of pale pinky violet rayed flowers can be cut enjoyed or cut for the house. Sun or part shade, not too dry. A very rare plant that I am delighted to have available.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Asteraceae
A tight growing clump of bronze, purple and plum stems and leaves in spring keep their colour well, even into summer. In autumn the effect is enhanced by the sprays of many small white contrasting flowers which age to pale pink. Worth growing for the foliage alone. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'Andenken An Paul Gelber'
Asteraceae
Mildew resistant, extremely rare variety with glorious pinky mauve flowers in profusion in September and October. The eye ages a rich brown. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'Andenken an Alma Potschke'
Asteraceae
Stunning red pink flowers in Sept-Oct on mildew free plants. A glorious colour for the autumn. One of the most requested Asters and goes beautifully with all other novae angliae forms Sun or light shade. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'Brockamin'
Asteraceae
Exceedingly rare variety with glowing, exceptionally pink flowers with an orange eye. Very good indeed for late October when it attracts the late butterflies and bees. Mildew free sun or light shade most soils.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'Crimson Beauty'
Asteraceae
Often described as red this is more of a shocking pinky red with an orange centre which ages to yellow. Beloved by bees and butterflies in late Sept through to Nov. Like all New England Asters resistant to mildew and particularly good on clay soils.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'Harrington Pink'
Asteraceae
A very lovely shell pink aster flowering Aug- Oct and one of the most popular I sell. The palest of the pinks and looks good with all the others. For sun or part shade, not too dry.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'Herbstschnee'
Asteraceae
(Aster n.a. Autumn Snow). A contrast to the purple New England Asters is this pure white form. Mildew free. An excellent mixer with the darker colours and the flowers don't age badly - a concern with some white daisies.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'John Davis'
Asteraceae
This is an undeservedly rare aster with pinky flowers reliably produced in quantity in late Sept thru to Nov. Mildew free.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'Marina Wolkonsky'
Asteraceae
The darkest purple of any autumn aster with dark centres lightened with hints of orange. Very requested. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Aster n angliae 'Mrs ST Wright'
Asteraceae
A good reliable purple aster again mildew free, but like all Aster novae angliae types does not want to be too dry.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'Purple Dome'
Asteraceae
An excellent compact form with large dense heads of rich purple flowers with a conspicuous yellow eye. No mildew or staking, for sun. Oct-Nov.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'Rosa Seiger'
Asteraceae
A good tall, late autumn, hardy and dependable, disease reistant Aster with large dusky pink flowers and a centre which ages to caramel. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'Violetta'
Asteraceae
Sturdy stems, non mildewy leaves and dark rich purple flowers are made to look more regal by the rich orange centre highlighted with golden anthers. A very popular form that looks excellent with late yellow daisies (Helianthus 'Karine' or H. 'Lemon Queen').
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster n angliae 'W Bowman'
Asteraceae
Another very rare variety with mildew free leaves and bearing delightful purple / mauve flowers in late september thru to November. These have more petals than normal novae angliae Asters and give a semi-double effect. This is in perfect contrast to the orange eye. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster novae belgii 'Sam Banham'
A great Aster which although is an A. novae belgii is resistant to mildew. Thousands of good sized white flowers produced in October slowly take on pale pink tints as they age. A real beauty but unaccountably exceedingly rare.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Asteraceae
This species is particularly long and free flowering; the cultivar has richer, purple blue flowers and is good on dry, poor soils. Makes a real impact in the border. Sun or part shade. The great point about this plant is its stocky, neat mounding, good for small borders and no staking.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster pyrenaeus Lutetia
Asteraceae
A terrific plant much requested last year, but now available. Easily grown in full sun or light shade wih many good-sized soft lavander blue, thin rayed, flowers. Mildew free and long flowered from July to Sept. Hardy
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Aster radula
Asteraceae
An excellent sturdy and bushy Aster having bright violet blue petals in mid-late summer. Another mildew resistant plant which is compact, highly desirable and clumps well.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Astilbe Burgundy Red
Saxifragaceae
(Astilbe Burgunderrot). A rare plant which is unsurpassed in the red range for colour quality and strong growing habit. Tolerant to both heat and drought. Still prefers a soil which doesn't dry out too much. Highly recommended. AGM Early flowering -peaks late May.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Astilbe arendsii 'Red Charm'
Saxifragaceae
A glowing red cascade of colour as the elegant plumes arch over in a very showy manner. The leaves are a good and dark glossy green. I find that the red Astilbes sell on sight as such a vibrant colour is unusual to find. Good, dramatic cut flower. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Astilbe arendsii 'Sister Theresa'
Saxifragaceae
(Astilbe Zuster Theresa). A compact variety well suited for growing in pots as well as in the border. It bears large plumes of fragrant salmon pink flowers in mid summer with a strong, healthy, growth habit. Like all Astilbes deer resistant and the flowers are good cut. Also excellent for shady places. (What a winner!)
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Astilbe chinensis 'Purpurkerze'
Saxifragaceae
It does not matter how long you've been a gardener there are always going to be plants new to you that come along & just astound you. Tall rich purple flower spikes in Sept & October. Really special for moist, rich soils in sun or partial shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red'
Saxifragaceae
New and bred to be the most sun and drought tolerant of all Astilbes and still to be outstanding garden impact. This is a compact form with purple-red flowers opening from deep red buds. Red stems and dark bronze green foliage. Late flowering -peaks (July).
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
20"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.20
Astrantia major
Umbelliferae
A uniquely shaped flower known as Hattie's Pincushion, green & white bracts surround a dome of white & sometimes pink, small starry flowers. May to Oct. flws. for a shady not too dry spot. Easy and reliable, a stalwart of the shady garden.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.60
Astrantia major 'Buckland'
Umbelliferae
The named varieties of Astrantia are rightly very popular at the moment. This new, large flowered var. has beautiful dusty pink flowers set in a silver and green cup of bracts. Delectable! (long flowered: May- Sept) good on clay.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
20"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood' (Hatty's Pin Cushion)
Umbelliferae
Very dark maroon flowers on purple stems, like all Astrantias excellent for heavy clay soil. Reflowers well on a richer soil and dead headed. Good in shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Astrantia major 'Roma'
Umbelliferae
One of the most asked about plants when in flower. Distinct and very beautiful pink flowers which are a lot earlier than other vars. Good for clay in sun or part shade.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
-16"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.90
Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud'
Umbelliferae
A new still rare Astrantia with Raspberry red flowers over light shiny foliage. A lovely combination.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding'
Umbelliferae
The darkest of all dark red Astrantias with ruby stems and often maroon tints to the lower leaves. Again very desirable, sought after and beautiful. (May- Sept.)
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.90
Astrantia maxima Rosea
Umbelliferae
Soft pink flowers in upward umbels produced in early to mid summer. Good for clay in sun or part shade. Reliable & rarely seen.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Athamanta turbith (Candy Carrot)
Umbelliferae
Worth growing for the common name alone! Very rarely seen. Thin glossy leaves with an aromatic scent when bruised. White plates of flowers in summer, easy but sadly very few.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Baptisia 'Purple Smoke'
Leguminosae
A lovely rare and new introduction, charcoal green stems bear large airy spikes of dusky violet purple flowers. Slow but steady clumper.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Bergenia 'Edens Dark Margin'
Saxifragaceae
In late winter to early spring deep pink flowers from bright purple calyces are produced in profusion. However, it is the vivid red flushed leaves throughout the winter which set this variety apart. A winter essential!
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Berkheya purpurea
Asteraceae
A relatively new introduction having large, soft Gerbera-like flowers of pale lavender with a purple centre. For sun and well drained soil. June-Oct.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-10°c
Price:
£4.50
Bidens aurea (heterophylla)
Asteraceae
This is such a new plant that most gardening books have yet to include it. This is a perennial & hardy Bidens (although give it a sheltered position) with tall stems topped with starry creamy lemon yellow flowers. All clump well.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Bletilla striata
Orchidaceae
The best of the Bletillas for reliable flowering year after year. Wonderful large pink flowers on a hardy plant. The individual flowers are on a spike of up to 12 pinky purple flowers. Spreads steadily in part to full shade in a soil which is not too dry. Later in flower than many orchids-June to Juy.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.90
Borago pygmaea
Boraginaceae
A perennial borage with crozier flowers of exquisite pale blue, copiously produced in arching sprays. Bristly rosettes of dark green foliage. Very amenable: from woodland to dry bank are acceptable. Spreads well through seeding although never a problem. Has a very long flowering period and seems impervious to pests!
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Bouvardia ternifolia (Fire Cracker Bush)
Rubiaceae
A little known but fabulously long flowering plant from late spring to autumn with heads of tubular scarlet flowers. This collection is from high altitude in Mexico & likes a well drained, reasonably sheltered sunny position. Few only.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£6.50
Brunnera 'Jack Frost'
Boraginaceae
This is a beautiful plant introduced a few years ago for a shady not too dry spot. Sensational silvery leaves are surrounded with a green margin and contrast with the green veins. Copious sprays of blue forget-me-not flowers in spring.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Brunnera 'Looking Glass'
Boraginaceae
Dramatic all silver leaves (no green veins as in B. Jack Frost). This was introduced after the aforementioned and is just as good. Can't decide which to have - get them both; they provide interest in the shady garden when the spring flowers are but a memory. Sprays of blue flowers in spring, shade, not too dry.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Brunnera 'Mr Morse'
Lovely silver veined leaves like B. Jack Frost but with white rather than blue sprays of flowers. These are big and borne in profusion spring in to summer. Easy on a reasonable soil in part shade.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Buddleja 'Flower Power'
Buddlejaceae
A real departure, a compact, deciduous shrub with dark green lance-shaped leaves. In mid-summer to early autumn it bears large dense flower spikes of bi-coloured flowers, purple in bud, opening to reveal red-tinted petals. Very different.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
8'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£6.90
Buddleja x weyeriana
Buddlejaceae
The flowers of this hybrid are produced in bunches rather than the wands of B. davidii or the balls of B. globosa. They are scented & just as attractive to butterflies, but with a much longer season. The frosts finally finish the flowers, usually in early December. The colour is a wonderful orange suffused with warm lilac giving a harmony rather than a clashing colour.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
9'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£5.50
Bupleurum longifolium
Umbelliferae
This has flowers looking similar to a Astrantia, but finely wrought from the thinnest copper and bronze, which is not too surprising as they are both members of the same family -umbellifera -the cow parsleys! Excellent for cutting, and beautifully unusual, good for sunny dryish sites.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Butomus umbellatus
Butomaceae
(Flowering rush). Not a grass at all but a beautiful bog or pond plant with pink petaled flowers with a darker purple centre. Spreads happily to make good clumps which flower for many weeks in summer and autumn. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'
Gramineae
An excellent upright plant with stong but elegant stems of pinky bronze flowers that age to buff and last through the winter as sentinels of the garden. Good on all soils will withstand waterlogging and sun or part shade. Easy.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.90
Caltha palustris (Marsh Marigold)
Ranunculaceae
A good form of this variable King Cup. Many good sized golden yellow flowers in early spring. Needs moisture either bog garden or as a pond marginal. Survives flooding to a depth of 10". Excellent early nectar source for bees etc.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Camassia cusickii
Liliaceae
Large Wisteria blue starry flowers on strong stems. May.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2-3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.90
Camassia leichtinii Alba
Liliaceae
(3'). Lovely creamy white starry flowers are borne in large spires in May. AGM Good in heavy clay in part shade but very easy on all soils and soon clumps up (-20°C).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea'
Liliaceae
Large rich blue starry flowers on strong stems. June. Very easy on all soils. I grow mine in woodland but sun is fine. Just watch out for bears -they dig up the bulbs and eat them! AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3-4'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.90
Camassia leichtlinii 'Semiplena'
Liliaceae
Large creamy with double flowers in a spike in late May. Very distinguished & stately. Good on heavy clay, sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3-4'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula 'Caroline'
Campanulaceae
Unfortunately, rarely seen is this distinctive and highly attractive glomerata type Campanula. The bells are upward facing and white suffused with varying amounts of pink. Very sought after and utterly beautiful a rich soil suits it best. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
9"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula 'Chettle Charm'
Campanulaceae
Glacial flowers of cool white with the edge in icy light blue. An arresting combination in flower for a long time. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula 'Crystal'
Campanulaceae
After only a few months in the garden demand for this plant was higher than almost any other plant I have grown. Unique, large pale grey-blue bells on good stems over pale green foliage, much admired. May-Aug. Available June 08
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula 'Elizabeth'
Campanulaceae
(2.5'). Good clumps of elongated heart shaped leaves give rise to masses of large rosy red bells on arching stems, from June to September. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula 'Kent Belle'
Campanulaceae
Clump forming plant with light green leaves & tubular, flared flowers the colour of a Cadburys chocolate foil. Clumps quickly and adds grace and style to a planting plan. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula 'Purple Sensation'
Campanulaceae
A NEW rare plant which is very compact and well branched bearing long, very dark purple flowers from nearly black buds. Stunning and vigorous plant for summer into autumn. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula 'Sarasto'
Campanulaceae
A plant becoming better known as more people realise its attributes of sturdiness and reliability. Beautiful blue bell-like flowers on clumpy green plants. Takes heat well in sun to light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula lactiflora
Campanulaceae
Superlative when well grown in a rich moist soil. The large heads of many flowers vary from a pinky lilac to blue & are produced from July to September. Clumps well & is very perennial. A border highlight! AGM.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula lactiflora 'Pouffe'
(1'). A compact mound of bright green leaves and stems providing mid-blue flowers for a longer time than many of the taller varieties. Ideal for towards the front of the border. Sun or light shade, good soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula lactiflora Favourite
Campanulaceae
A new and still rare Campanula bred for its compact height. The rich dark violet flowers are produced all summer. Healthy leaves - no need to stake! In the two years I have been selling it, it really has become a customers firm favourite.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Campanula latiloba 'Hidcote Amethyst'
Campanulaceae
An unusual and very good plant which, when I previously offered it, always sold out. I have been bulking it up and now have plenty of this light lilac pink large flowered form and definitely different Reliable and easy, if not on unimproved clay in sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula latiloba Alba
Campanulaceae
A rare but extremely attractive Bell flower with robust, architectural stems bearing large horizontally held pure white open flowers. Clumps well, for mid to back of border. Deserves its AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula perscifiloia 'La Bello'
Campanulaceae
From the same breeding programme as C. 'La Belle' make sure you know which you want or better still buy them both! Double very pale, icy blue flowers in summer. An excellent cottage garden plant forming good clumps. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula persicifolia 'La Belle'
Campanulaceae
A beautiful and reliable plant with double rich blue flowers in summer. An excellent cottage garden plant forming good clumps and being a good flowerer. Sun or light shade. If you want something paler see C. 'La Bello'
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula punctata 'Cherry Bells'
Campanulaceae
This is a delightful strong plant of upright habit smothered with many long cherry red bells, edged in white.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Campanula takisimana
Campanulaceae
Quite a new introduction which is quickly becoming very popular. A vigorous plant with shiny green leaves & purplish stems which spreads by runners. It is covered with large white pendant flowers, spotted with maroon.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Campanula takisimana 'Elizabeth'
Campanulaceae
Good clumps of elongated heart shaped leaves give rise to masses of large rosy red bells on arching stems, from June to September.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
20"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Campanula trachelium 'Bernice'
Campanulaceae
Unusual plants that flower mid summer onwards & do well in dryish shade are a rarity. This Campanula has beautiful double blue flowers, freely produced & is easily grown. Can also be grown under less demanding conditions! Sun to shade, not too wet.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Cardamine pratensis 'Edith' (Double Lady's Smock)
Brassicaceae
One of the very best forms with palest pink, double, large flowers, reminiscent of a tiny rose, in spring and early summer. Orange tip butterflies will come into your garden to find this.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Cardamine pratensis William
Brassicaceae
A much asked about double purple Ladies smock with spikes of lilac purple, small rose like flowers in spring and early summer. Moist soil, sun or part shade. (-16°C).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Cardamine quinquefolia
Brassicaceae
Fabulous for early March with good bright green leaves appearing very early in the year and topped with pinky purple wallflower-shaped flowers in sheets of profusion. Good in dry shade but will grow more quickly if damper. Easy, hardy and clumping.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Cardiocrinum giganteum
Liliaceae
Graham Stuart Thomas calls this the most imposing of all hardy flowering plants. Eventually erupting from a lily bulb comes a stout stem with immense, polished and shiny heart-shaped leaves diminishing in size up the stem. At the top hang enormous, white,trumpet shaped flowers with a red centre, they also produce the most glorious heady scent. They require a deep, rich, humusy soil which should be moist but also well drained. These are medium bulbs & will take up to three years to flower, after which the main bulb will die & leave offsets of various sizes which start to provide an annual horticultural feast.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
7'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.90
Carex secta orientalis
Cyperaceae
As above but in shiny hazel coloured leaves.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Carex spissa
Cyperaceae
(San Diego or tall blue sedge). A new introduction by Norwell Nurseries to this country! Its architectural shape & height coupled with its silvery blue, evergreen foliage make it unique in the current garden repertoire. In Britain it attains a height & spread of 30" x 24" but in warmer areas reaches up to 6'. A good garden soil, in sun or partial shade, avoiding cold, winter winds suits it best. Established clumps can be cut down after the silvery blue flowers are produced from mid-spring to early summer. The new foliage is then at its bluest best.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.90
Carex testacea
Cyperaceae
A lovely sedge with fawn leaves gilded with burnished copper. Allow the sun to show it to its best. Very popular. Has black flower heads like compact caterpillars in summer. Tough and undemanding.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.80
Catananche caerulea Alba (White Cupid's Dart)
A real delight with many wiry stems producing silvery buds which produce white starry 'corn' flowers with a contrasting central navy eye. These open single and then more petals unfurl from the centre giving a 'Catherine whel' effect. Good for cutting and drying. Sun in a well drained soil. Excellent for front of border or rockery.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Cautleya spicata robusta
Zingiberaceae
Visitors to the gardens are amazed that this seemingly luxuriant and tropical looking plant is hardy. Not only that but it revels in shady conditions, especially in good soil. The Canna-like leaves are on stems which freely produce dark red bracts from which exotic soft orange hooded flowers are produced. Clumps steadily. Came through the winter of 2009 unscathed!
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£5.90
Centaurea cheiranthifolia
Asteraceae
My find of 2009! A lovely large cornflower of ivory with purple stamens over a long period from mid May. Easy and gently clumping for sun or light shade. Good under dry conditions and unfussy. Brilliant!
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Centaurea montana 'Parham'
Asteraceae
On the face of it a perennial cornflower sounds difficult to get worked up about, but the reason that this frequently sells out is because requests from nursery visitors are so high, I hope that this year I will have a few extra plants. The richest purple large cornflowers over healthy silver foliage. Plus the bonus that it grows well in dry shady areas. A real aristocrat.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Centaurea montana 'Purple Heart'
Asteraceae
The first bicolor perennial cornflower. A distinctive and showy, long lasting flower having fringed white petals & a rich purple centre. Rare & desirable for sun or part shade, and tolerant of dry spots. Long flowering and excellent cut flower. Easy
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Cephalaria alpina
Diapensiaceae
Often confused with C. gigantea this flws mid-summer (C. gigantea is August flowering). and can be 2' shorter. Still with big pale yellow Scabious like flws, virtually unkillable, dramatic and an excellent present for a non-gardener.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.90
Cephalaria gigantea
Dipsacaceae
A wonderful big pale yellow scabious. For large gardens & where you want people to take notice! Good for back of the border, beloved by bees. Virtually unkillable; a great present for non gardeners! Although just about identical (a bit larger) to C. alpina this flowers much later being at its magnificent best in August rather than June.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.90
Chaerophyllum hirsutum roseum
Umbelliferae
Tim Ingram; Umbellifera expert rates this in the top ten of all the members of the genus, (praise indeed considering Astrantias, Eryngiums & Bupleurums all have to have a place). Easy to grow in a damp or dry semi-shaded area it flowers from May onwards with many panicles of pink flowers atop ferny apple scented leaves
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Chimonanthus praecox (Wintersweet)
Calycanthaceae
Wintersweet. Pendant, waxy, highly fragrant sulphur yellow flowers, with a contrasting purple centre, adorn the naked branches throughout the winter. Can be grown as a free standing shrub or against a sunny wall.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
12'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£5.50
Chrysanthemum 'Agnes Ann'
Asteraceae
A Korean which starts to flower early with plum red double flowers, a lovely flower for a sheltered site.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-8°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Alehmer Rote'
Asteraceae
A rare and beautiful hardy Chrysanthemum flowering from mid October with scented, single, rich pinky red flowers. For sun, not too wet.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Aline'
Asteraceae
Inexplicably we are the only nursery selling this lovely large flowered, semi-double, pale peach aging to pale pink Chrysanthemum. It flowers mid September and is very popular. My thanks to Judy Barker, NCCPG National Collection Holder for this plant.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Alison'
Asteraceae
A lovely large single flower with long, thin, shapely petals of soft delectable pink. Easily grown and tough even on clay, full sun to light shade -survived winter 09.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Anastasia'
Asteraceae
A lovely reliable and versatile mid-late autumn flowerer. Rich purple (almost magenta) pom-poms are freely produced and are a good combination with C. Mei Kyo and Purleigh White. Never needs staking, the colour would be glorious at any time of year but in October it is magnificent. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Anne Lady Brocket'
Asteraceae
(A rubellum variety) Only recently rediscovered, (thank goodness) dusky salmon pink flowers with long petals. Very hardy. Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection, with ease
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Anne Ratsey'
Asteraceae
A rare plant with lovely very soft yellow, single flowers-like a hardy Argyranthemum in late Sept, October and November.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Apollo'
Asteraceae
An excellent, rare, Oct. Nov flowering Chrysanthemum with sprays of semi-double medium sized flowers of orange copper. Lovely for the autumn and came through the winter of 2009 with ease. Glorious, available July 2010 onwards. My thanks to Judy Barker, National Collection Holder for this.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Beechcroft'
Asteraceae
Delectable apricot buds open to large single soft pink flowers. Dreamily good for Oct and Nov. A very rare var. Hardy, sun or light shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Belle'
Asteraceae
A stunning new plant which I saw for the first time last year and grew for the first time in 2008. Wonderfull pinky red almost dark terracotta flowers which intensify in colour as they mature. Limited numbers available from spring 09 onwards.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Brennpunkt'
Asteraceae
A vigorous fully double red with coppery red reverses in Oct and Nov. Very nice. Sun or part shade
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Bretforton Road'
Asteraceae
A neat shorter variety with semi-double bright purple flowers that glow in the garden from Oct to early Dec. Hardy and good vigorous plant with dark healthy foliage.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Brietners Supreme'
Asteraceae
A good white with a green centre to show off all the other colours to their best. Oct-Nov. Virtually indistructable! Very, very rare but brilliant-described by one customer as Dulux White
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Brightness'
Asteraceae
A good red flowerd chrysanthemum similar to Rumpelstiltskin but flowering later, prolific and good. (photo does not do it justice!) Thanks to Judy Barker, NCCPG, National Collection Holder for this.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Bronze Elegance'
Asteraceae
(Also known as Peterkin). Another very reliable, hardy, Oct and Nov. flowering plant with bronze pom-pom flowers produced in profusion. Looks great with any of the yellow or orange Chrysanths. especially Nantyderry Sunshine.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Burnt Orange'
Asteraceae
Not sure about the name its what I acquired it as....Distinctive jagged grey green leaves covered with masses of spider like burnt orange flowers in autumn. The quills being red and opening orange. Lasts ages in water. A good do'er for sun or light shade not waterlogged. (-16°C)
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Capel Manor'
Asteraceae
Quite different from many of the other hardy Chrysanthemums, this rare variety has creamy golden-yellow quilled double flowers in Oct-Nov. Grown for years at Capel Manor Horticultural College. Not available until late spring 2011
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Carmine Blush'
Asteraceae
A lovely soft pink-carmine, single flower, hardy and good on clay the flowers open darker and age softer giving a patchwork of colour in late Sept Oct. and Nov. Came thru winter of 2010.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Chelsea Physic Garden'
Asteraceae
A rare and exceptionally good hardy Chrysanth. flowering late Oct well into Nov. with double red flowers the petals curve in slightly revealing a coppery back. Recommended, excellent performer. Sun, any soil. Has been grown for many years but Chelsea has no records of it being raised there. It could be C. Romany. Came thru winter of 2010.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
32"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Colsterworth'
Asteraceae
Another plant found in a garden (in Colsterworth) whose true name has long been lost. It has proved itself hardy over many winters and is consistently asked for. Healthy and very late although it starts early with double collarette flowers in pinky mauve.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Cottage Bronze'
Asteraceae
A very old hardy variety with apricot and bronze flowers. Very reliable and always one of the best forming a mass of flowers obscuring the foliage beneath.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Cottage Lemon'
Asteraceae
Absolutely reliable late autumn flowering semi-double lemon yellow flowers. Excellent for cutting (as they all are) and flowers October into November.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Cousin Joan'
Asteraceae
A late star in the border with ruby-like glowing flowers in late October and through November. It is similar in flower to C. Royal Command but slightly (you have to have the two together to notice a difference) pinker and a bit taller. Absolutely gorgeous and probably will not have enough in '08 for demand. My thanks to Judy Barker, NCCPG National Collection Holder for this.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Daniel Cooper'
Asteraceae
An early, single good pink, variety starting to flower mid September. Looks good with the reds and softer pinks.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Dr Tom Parr'
Asteraceae
Myriads of dusky reddy pink small chrysanth flowers in domed heads over many weeks. An extreme autumn pleasure.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Duchess of Edinburgh'
Asteraceae
( A rubellum variety). A rich autumnal coppery red with nearly fully double flowers and a tiny yellow centre when mature. Not the most vigorous so good for smaller gardens and prefers a good, well drained soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Dulwich Pink'
Asteraceae
A beautiful and reliable October / Nov. flowering plant with sprays of good sized pink flowers which are dark pink in bud and open initial opening changing to lighter pink, giving a tapestry effect. Lovely and came thru winters 2009 & 2010 fine. The true name of this is unknown but as it came from Dulwich gardens it seems a good place to start.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Early Yellow'
Asteraceae
An excellent and requested variety bearing single soft yellow flowers in profusion from the end of August (much earlier than most) to mid October. Reliable in sun and normal soil-came through the winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Emperor of China'
Asteraceae
This is an old cottage garden favourite with silver pink double flowers, some of these petals being attractively quilled. The leaves take on a beetroot red colour in November when the frosts have struck, being a lovely foil for the flowers.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Esther'
Asteraceae
(A rubellum variety). Delectable double peach. One of the toughest and excellent on clay as well as a lighter soil. Starts flowering earlier (mid Sept) than many. Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection, with ease.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'French Rose'
Asteraceae
This came to us from France as C. Clara Curtis which it clearly isn't but with no positive identification we have given it this name. Early starting but continuing until late single lovely pink flws over grey ferny leaves. Tough, distinctive and easy.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Chrysanthemum 'Golden Greenheart'
Asteraceae
Light golden bronze flowers in mid to late autumn (into Nov.) with distinct green centre as the flower opens. Easy and good natured, even on clay.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Golden Wedding'
Asteraceae
Ideal for a certain anniversary. Many double golden yellow flws., for a sheltered site.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-8°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Grandchild'
Asteraceae
A neat, bushy Korean with bright mauve pink double flowers. My thanks to Judy Barker, NCCPG National Collection Holder for this
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Innocence'
Asteraceae
(A rubellum variety). A profusion of pale misty pink flowers. Oct-Nov. The first one we grew 20 years ago and has always done well - virtually indistructable! Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection, with ease.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Janet South'
Asteraceae
We are not completely sure about the identity of this first rate Chrysanth. Very hardy and reliable with large single good pink flowers. Late flowering from October to November. Many thanks to the Aylings for this (Kingsley 2). Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection, with ease.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Jante Wells'
Asteraceae
A rare and sought after old variety (pre 1938) with larger pom-pom flowers than C. Nantyderry Sunshine. Requiring good, well drained soil and a sheltered position it nevertheless came through the winter of 2009 outside, albeit looking a bit the worse for wear!
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Julie Lagravere'
Asteraceae
A stunning and rare variety with dark ruby, red fully double pom pom flowers lasting well in to the autumn (typically mid to late Nov.) and having frost resistant flowers. An excellent alternative to Chrysanth. Ruby Mound which is not as hardy as this var. Many thanks to the Aylings for this cv. Compact grower. Came through the winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.90
Chrysanthemum 'Killerton Tangerine'
Asteraceae
Another very rare variety with large semi-double flowers of zingy orange. There is some doubt over the naming of this plant and amonghst other things it may be named C. 'Killerton Orange'
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.90
Chrysanthemum 'Lady in Pink'
Asteraceae
Exceedingly rare with good flowers of pink with little white eye. Good and reliable, sun not waterlogged.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Margery Fish'
Asteraceae
A rare plant from the garden of that name but we are still looking for the real name. An excellent trooper with semi-double flowers of a bright golden yellow in Oct. and Nov. Good.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£0.00
Chrysanthemum 'Mary Stoker'
Asteraceae
(A rubellum variety). This is a lovely earlier flowering Chrysanthemum with warm salmon flowers. The pink intensifies as it ages. Very hardy and reliable. Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection, with ease.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Mei-Kyo'
Asteraceae
Hundreds of mid pink pom-pom blooms in October and November, lovely and totally reliable. Looks good with C. Purleigh White and C. Anastasia. Very frost resistant flowers. Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection, with ease.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Mrs Jessie Cooper No Two'
Asteraceae
(A Chrysanthemum. rubellum variety). Similar to Mrs Jessie Cooper but with semi-double rose madder flowers mid-autumn. Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection, with ease. Very attractive.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Mrs Jessie Cooper'
Asteraceae
( A Chrysanthemum rubellum variety). This is a super plant which was a great reintroduction for me into this group of Chrysanths. which mean that the gardening year hasn’t ended just because December has arrived! We gathered armfuls of the large single magenta flowers from the garden to celebrate the Christening of our son in the second week of December! One of the toughest, virtually indistructable even on clay! Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection, with ease.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Nantyderry Sunshine'
Asteraceae
A brilliant, hardy, utterly reliable yellow pom-pom Chrysanth. It goes very well with Bronze Elegance also known as Peterkin but not with Mei-Kyo or the other pinky pom-poms. Flws October into Nov.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Paul Bossier'
Asteraceae
A robust and beautiful flower with semi double orange and red flowers, ideal for autumn; it flowers mid November! Received with thanks from the National Collection holder Judy Barker. Sun, not waterlogged. Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Perry's Peach'
Asteraceae
A semi double rich peach Sept-Nov. Very tough and recommended. Good on clay as well as lighter soils. (Kingsley 1). Came through the winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Pink Progression'
Asteraceae
(30"). An excellent clear pink with a white eye the sprays of flowers are produced in such profusion that the foliage is barely visible. (-14°C).
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'President Ozaka'
Asteraceae
As rare as hen's teeth and a really valuable late autumn / early winter curiosity. This flowers November to early Jan with tight buttons of bright acid yellow flowers in multitudinous sprays. Excellent for picking and a tough plant that came through the winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Chrysanthemum 'Purleigh White '
Asteraceae
A lovely plant that I have been selling as Mei Kyo until I found the correct name. The flowers remind me of the ruffs of fur on poodles legs being very double. When they first open there is a tint of bronze in the white centre. Always reliable.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Rose Madder'
Asteraceae
'Does what it says on the tin.' Scented rose madder flowers in Sept through to Nov. Very lovely and good for cutting. Sun, not too wet. Grown and sold for many years as C. rubellum No. 6
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Rosetta'
Asteraceae
(3'). Starting relatively early (August) but continuing until Oct is this hardy and reliable plant with double pink flowers. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Royal Command'
Asteraceae
(A Chrysanthemum rubellum variety). A regal dark red semi-double with strong stems and silvery leaves (Thanks to Geof Denman for this). Very strong constitution even on clay. Came through the winter of 2009 with flying colours.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Ruby Mound' (Kor)
Asteraceae
A much sought after Chrysanth. (especially recently when it featured in a major magazine article and I sold out!) Many rich ruby red double flowers a truly arresting sight. Sheltered position, not unimproved soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-8°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Ruby Raynor'
Asteraceae
This is a particularly fine very hardy Chrysanth. with double flowers of old gold shaded with bronze. It opitimises the autumn for me and lasts, as most of these plants do, for months. Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Rumpelstilzchen'
Asteraceae
Double flowers made up of flamboyant petals of a mixture of bright and rusty reds. Autumn demands this sort of colour! Aug-Oct. Virtually indistructable! Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection, with ease.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Spartan Seagull'
Asteraceae
Silvery leaves and creamy white double flowers make this a reliable and beautiful choice for the autumn border. Sun or light shade. Thanks to Judy Barker NCCPG Collection Holder for this plant.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Suffolk Pink'
Asteraceae
A new and rare very welcome plant with great strength and vigour bearing large magenta pink flowers in October and Nov. Easy and came thru winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Sweetheart Pink'
Asteraceae
Grown in an Ipswich garden for over 50 yrs (has stood the test of time!) with large double flowers of apricot pink from bronzey pink buds. Flws September onwards. Sun reasonably well drained.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Syllabub'
Asteraceae
A lovely hardy, quilled anemone-centered flower of lipstick pink. Very distinct and sought after. Rare. Sept-Oct flowers for sun, well drained soil. Needs a sheltered site. October flowering and excellent cut flower. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-10°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Tapestry Rose'
Asteraceae
A profusion of sprays of rose madder single flws. in Sept. & Oct. Ravishing and tough as old boots, but preferably not too wet.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Tickle Pink'
Asteraceae
Needing a well drained sunny site this is a lovely September flowering variety with single pale pink spoon shaped petals. Very Rare, but easy to grow.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Vagabond Prince'
Asteraceae
(3'). A strong and vigorous grower (actually trialled as a hedge by the person I received it from!) with semi double, distinctive, good pink flowers in Sept through to early Nov. Thoroughly recommended. Sun, any soil, not waterlogged. Thanks to Judy Barker NCCPG Collection Holder for this plant. Came through the winter of 2009 outside, with no protection, with ease.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Venus '
Asteraceae
An excellent late single dark pink. Healthy and strong. Thanks to Judy Barker (Collection Holder) for this. Sun, any soil but best not waterloged. Rare
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Wedding Day'
Asteraceae
An excellent wedding present for gardeners especially for an autumn wedding. Lovely, large white flowers which slowly develop the hint of palest pink as they age.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-10°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum 'Wedding Sunshine'
Asteraceae
This extremely rare Korean variety has glorious yellow flowers late in the year. With thin, long petals it is reminiscent of a yellow version of C. Mary Stoker and like her came through the winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanthemum yezoense
Asteraceae
A short reliable and steadily clumping plant with good-sized wide open pink flowers all autumn. Reliable and good.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Chrysanths Chrysanthemums Mums
Asteraceae
Please search using Chrysanth or Chrysanthemum using part of the word you want but not adding plurals.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
Min. temp:
°c
Price:
£0.00
Cimicifuga 'Pink Spike'
Ranunculaceae
A wonderful new Cimicifuga (Actaea) with black foliage and spires of bottle brush-like flowers which open white but have pale pink calyces and age pinker. Good for partial shade not too dry. (-16°C).
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.90
Cirsium rivulare Atropurpureum
Asteraceae
Very popular on the nursery but somehow escaped being included in the catalogue until recently. A very refined well behaved (sterile) thistle with dark reddy purple heads in great profusion and over an inordinate length of time. Bees love it (April-Nov.) Sunny not too wet.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Clematis 'Paul Farges' (Summer Snow)
Ranunculaceae
An excellent climber which never lets you down. Covered with thousands of good sized starry white fragrant flowers and protruding cream stamens. Vigorous and disease free can be cut down in late winter or allowed to grow large. I grow mine on a trellis but could be up a large bush or small tree. Not as vigorous as Clematis montana. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£8.90
Clematis heracleifolia 'Cote d'Azur'
Ranunculaceae
An excellent non climbing (although I train mine up a trellis) shrubby Clematis with many pale blue flowers in August through to October. This is an enchanting colour and unique, flowering at a difficult time. Sun or part shade not baked.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£5.90
Clematis recta
Ranunculaceae
An herbaceous clump forming Clematis some which I can select for you once in foliage have superb wine purple new foliage. Many white, starry flowers are produced in terminal clusters & are strongly fragrant. Allow to grow through & over other, perhaps less interesting, shrubs.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Clematis recta Purpurea
Ranunculaceae
An herbaceous, clump forming Clematis which in spring has rich wine purple foliage. This fades slowly as summer progresses but it then has terminal clusters of many, white, fragrant, starry flowers. Allow to grow over and through other shrubs. Easy.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£5.90
Clerodendron trichotomum fargesii (Harlequin Glorybower)
Labiatae
Can get up to 10' although mine has made only 6' in ten years. Perfectly hardy deciduous shrub (came thru winter 2010 unscathed) with very scented white flowers in autumn followed by metallic blue berries held in a star of red. Good domed shape and large architectural leaves. The value of this shrub is its late flowering as very few flower after mid summer and even fewer right into autumn. The photograph was taken the last week of September! Brilliant late colour and scent.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
10'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£9.90
Clintonia andrewsiana
Liliaceae
Rare and beautiful, clump forming glossy dark green leaves from which sprout bell shaped purple pink flowers. In autumn deep blue berries. Partial to full shade in fertile humus rich soil. A lovely woodlander.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£5.90
Codonopsis clematidea
Campanulaceae
This is one of the loveliest of climbers with soft pale blue hanging bells surprisingly strongly marked on the inside with orange & black. Like all Codonopsis grow on the cool side with a little shade & protection from drying spring & summer winds. Cannot be sent mail order after April
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Colchicum speciosum Bornmuelleri (Autumn crocus)
Colchicaceae
An excellent, vigorous form of autumn crocus with strong flower stems and large petals of clear violet pink with a white centre. Best in sun or part shade on a reasonable, well drained soil. This is a particularly good but very rare form.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Convallaria Albostriata (Variegated Lily of the Valley)
Asparagaceae
A wonderful lily of the valley with smart, narrow stripes of gold running up each leaf; white fragrant nodding bells. Sought after and very beautiful, part or full shade, very amenable and clumps steadily.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Convallaria majalis Rosea (Pink Lily of the Valley)
Asparagaceae
The rare and sought after soft pink flowered Lily of the valley. Scented and beautiful for semi-shade to full shade in a moist spot. Excellent ground cover in this position. The individual flowers look like they have been made out of finest porcelain.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Coreopsis 'Zamphir'
Asteraceae
A new and long flowering special Coreopsis with curled fluted petals. Very popular and defiitely different.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Coreopsis 'Tequila Sunrise'
Asteraceae
Every year new plants arrive and then slowly fade away as their frailties or short comings come to light. I am sure that this will not happen here for this is joy. Carnival colours of creamy lined sparkling variegated leaves tinged with pink in early spring. Golden yellow flowers freely produced mid to late summer with red spots in the centre. A sunny, joyful plant that has the will to live.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Coreopsis 'Zagreb'
Asteraceae
Grown because of its starry golden yellow flowers produced for many months during summer and autumn and its neat, dark, needle like foliage. Excellent for the front of the border. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
7"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Coreopsis auriculata nana
Asteraceae
This family possesses many plants which are excellent for providing compact, neat colour for the front of the border & this is as good as the verticillata types. It bears bright orange single flowers over good dark green foliage. May-July.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
9"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Mayfield Giant'
Asteraceae
A large Coreopsis with large (3") flowers of orange yellow, bright & cheerful. Good cut flower and keeps on going until late Nov. in 2009.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Asteraceae
An excellent plant with fine dissected, dark green leaves & lovely primrose yellow starry flowers. Has a very long flowering period May-Oct. and is neat and tidy for the front of the border. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Cornus canadensis (Bunch berry / Dwarf Dogwood)
Cornaceae
You tend to think of Cornuses being shrubby dog woods this, however, is a small shade loving perennial with paper white flowers in spring and neat carpeting foliage. This turns red in autumn and through winter. Rarely seen, moist but not boggy. AGM. Few only.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£5.50
Corydalis 'Beth Evans'
Papaveraceae
Soft coral pink flowers flashed with white on the spur. Excellent floriferous form in late winter and early spring when this colour is even more valuable than ever. For well drained soil in a position that can be shady in summer but needs light earlier, so under deciduous trees and shrubs can be ideal. Will seed around and provide good variation.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Corydalis 'George Baker'
Papaveraceae
Wonderful warm red spurred flowers are freely produced early in the year when this colour just isn't normally seen in the garden. Even the lacy glaucous foliage is worth a place in the garden. Excellent for partial shade in a well drained but not too dry a position that can be shady in summer but needs light earlier, so under deciduous trees and shrubs can be ideal. Will seed around and provide differnt coloured seedlings with a range of pinks and even oranges.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Corydalis 'Tory MP'
Papaveraceae
This is thought to be a hybrid between C. elata and C. flexuosa and it certainly has hybrid vigour. The name? Well its blue and it supposedly goes on and on and on. (in flower)! Lovely for shade in not too dry a spot where it will spread nicely with ferny lime green foliage which appears in autumn and is welcome through the winter.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
9"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Corydalis elata
Papaveraceae
A plant that fooled me by growing very poorly in pots (2") with no flowers & then exploded into exuberant growth when planted out in the woodland. Very attractive fresh lime green foliage with a spot of purple at the top of the leaf stalk. These are a wonderful foil for the brilliant blue flowers which have a sweet, almost creosote smell. Partial shade & moist, well drained soil.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Corydalis flexuosa
Papaveraceae
One of the best introductions of recent years. Found near the Panda reserves of S.W. China this perennial Corydalis has flowers of the most glorious vivid blue from spring through to summer. It is hardy & easy, doing best in semi-shade on soil which does not dry out in summer. What's more it steadily increases by means of stolons to produce a mat of ferny browny green leaves. May go semi-dormant after flowering, producing more foliage in autumn. Thoroughly recommended!
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf'
Papaveraceae
Purpley leaves and bright blue flowers a very hardy plant, doing best in semi-shade on soil which does not dry out in summer. What's more it steadily increases by means of stolons to produce a mat of ferny foliage. May go semi-dormant after flowering, producing more leaves in autumn. Thoroughly recommended!
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Cosmos atrosanguineus (Chocolate Cosmos)
Asteraceae
A lovely plant, great for patios or pots where its dusky purple red flowers can fill the air with the scent of rich dark chocolate through summer to the frosts. Hardy only in sheltered spots mulch heavily or treat like Dahlia and lift the thin tubers. These need to be stored in compost over winbter as they desiccate quickly.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-3°c
Price:
£4.90
Crinum x powellii
Amaryllidaceae
Classic huge pink trumpet flowers on tall straight stems in August, Sept and October. Usually recommended for sun, well drained but others grow it well in dry shade and Christopher Lloyd in water! AGM (-8°C).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-8°c
Price:
£6.50
Crinum x powellii Album
Amaryllidaceae
Classic, huge white trumpet flowers on tall straight stems in August and Sept. Usually recommended for sun, well drained but others grow well in dry shade and Christopher Lloyd in water! Luxuriant tropical leaves. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-8°c
Price:
£6.50
Crocosmia 'Emberglow'
Iridaceae
Red & bright orange Jul-Sept
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
°c
Price:
£3.40
Crocosmia 'Emily McKenzie'
Iridaceae
A very vigorous & free flowering cv. It is spectacular from August through to September & October as it has very large flowers (2") of a rich orange with a ring of mahogany red around the centre.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£3.90
Crocosmia 'Hellfire'
Iridaceae
Like C. Lucifer but better, being darker red, later and larger in flower and outward facing flws. Dark stems and pleated foliage. Excellent garden plant for sun or light shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Crocosmia 'John Boots'
Iridaceae
Large apricot yellow flowers which are freely produced.(-12°C).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£3.90
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Iridaceae
Large pots of this statuesque plant which looks so dissimilar (thank goodness) to Montbretia that it would be hard to reconcile the close family ties. The leaves are sword shaped & pleated & give good texture whilst the flowers are produced in large racemes of deep, vibrant red in midsummer. The earliest of Crocosmias to flower, one of the easiest to grow and stunning. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Crocosmia 'Zambesi'
Iridaceae
One of the new impressive Crocosmias which have very large (2") mid orange flowers with darker orange markings over a very long period. Vigorous and good. Sun or light shade not boggy.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£3.90
Crocosmia Okavango
Iridaceae
I was converted to this after seeing the impact its presence had on a garden. Huge, blowsy peach flowers for long periods in summer and autumn. Vigorous and good. Sun or light shade, not boggy.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-8°c
Price:
£3.90
Cryptotaenia japonica Atropurpurea
Umbelliferae
A rarely seen beautiful perennial umbelifera with distinct, three lobed, dark purple leaves and pinky purple flowers. Very popular with flower arrangers. Moist shade ideal but will grow just about anywhere. Hardy and easy.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Dactylorhiza fuchsii
Orchidaceae
(Common Spotted Orchid). This orchid is perhaps the easiest to grow in the garden. Although a moist humusy soil in part shade is ideal it has delighted me by self seeding all over on to my unimproved heavy clay soil. These are seedlings of flowering size which will vary as to the degree of spotting on the leaf and a range of flower colours from pale to deep pink. One thing can be assured,they are all very beautiful. (May-June,).
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£7.90
Dactylorhiza majalis (orchid)
Orchidaceae
(18"). A lovely but easy hardy garden orchid with exquisitely beautiful spires of purple flowers in late spring. For partial shade on a humus rich soil which doesn't get too dry. Different enough from the common spotted orchid to have both.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£8.50
Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'
Asteraceae
The most popular Dahlia with dark red almost black leaves and semi-double scarlet red flowers. Dramatic and reliable perfomer in a sunny position. Protect in winter.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-2°c
Price:
£3.60
Dahlia Roxy
Asteraceae
A much shorter dark red leaved variety with large magenta purple flws for a long period. Reliable and glows in the garden. Protect in winter.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
15"
Min. temp:
-2°c
Price:
£3.90
Delphinium 'Volkerfrieden'
Ranunculaceae
A belladonna type with stocky, more informal clumps of many spikes of Gentian blue flowers. They are very beautiful in bold clumps and really enhance a border, they are also an excellent cut flower. Resistant to mildew. Sun, good soil. Last year the demand for this was huge, the blue is so, so blue and the duration of flower astonishing from early May to October.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.50
Dianthus 'Tudor'
Caryophyllaceae
A new and still very rare pink. It is tough and very attractive with many single, slightly fringed, rounded flowers of white tinged with raspberry, this is often more concentrated around the edge. The centre is marked with a rich disc of regal maroon red. Deliciously and very strongly scented. It flowers for months on end in 2009 started in May and was still going in Nov. The winter did not affect it.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Dianthus Mrs Sinkins
Caryophyllaceae
A classic old fashioned cottage garden plant with large blowsy white double flowers that are so big they characteristically split their calyx. Heavily, deliciously scented. For sun, well drained, not acidic. Easy and hardy.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Dianthus Tatra Fragrance
Caryophyllaceae
One of the most scented of all Pinks with heavily fringed white flowers strongly striped with red radiating from the centre. A rare plant. Sun, well drained. Reliable performer.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Dianthus barbatus 'Norwell Selection' (Sweet William)
Caryophyllaceae
Classic cottage garden plant with evergreen mats of good leaves and dense heads of fringed flowers of mixed colours but in this selection mainly darker shades with few if any whites which I think are the least attractive. Each pot has a selection of colours within it. Allow to seed around in a sunny well drained site. Excellent cut flower.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Diascia fetcaniensis 'Daydream'
Scrophulariaceae
Still rare but one of the hardiest Diascias wih soft felty leaves and a myriad of pink flowers from late spring through to autumn. Excellent for rockery, pots or front of border.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Diascia personata
Scrophulariaceae
Very different from bedding Diascias as it forms strong mounds of dusky pink flowers from May through to Nov: in this country it is effectively sterile having no insect pollinators. Normally hardy on a well drained fertile sunny site.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Dicentra 'Bacchanal'
Papaveraceae
The darkest red of all Dicentra flowers above blue green foliage. Spreads well and is easy to grow. Thoroughly reliable and flowers for a long time. Part shade.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Dicentra cuccularia
Papaveraceae
A true, rare, woodland gem, very attractive grey green ferny folige and lovely lockets of white tipped with yellow. Shade or part shade, not dry. Clumps well as produces bulbils which detach and propagate themselves.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.20
Dicentra cuccularia 'Pink Punk'
Papaveraceae
A true, rare, woodland gem, very attractive grey green ferny folige and in this form lovely lockets of glowing pale pink. Shade or part shade not very dry. Clumps well as produces bulbils which detach and propagate themselves.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Dicentra cucullaria 'Pittsburg'
Papaveraceae
A true, rare, woodland gem, very attractive grey green ferny folige and lovely lockets of white tipped with orange. Shade or part shade not very dry. Clumps well as produces bulbils which detach and propagate themselves.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Dicentra spectabilis
Papaveraceae
'Bleeding heart' Excellent for partial shade or full sun, is this most elegant of plants. Pink heart-like lockets dangle from the arching stems. Avoid too much heat. Easy, with this and the pure white being a personal favourite.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.80
Dicentra spectabilis alba (Bleeding Heart)
Papaveraceae
(Bleeding Heart). If anything the pure white form is even more beautiful than the pink. Avoid the choice-have both!
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Dictamnus albus purpureus
Rutaceae
(Burning bush). Requests for this plant have always far exceeded supply. This year I have some near flowering sized plants. Highly aromatic foliage (to which some people are sensitive) smells of citrus. The flowers are elegant and Gaura shaped but arranged densely on the flowering spike and of a handsome pinky purple with darker veins. The name comes from the fact that the aromatic oils can be set alight on still evenings and "woosh" it ignites leaving the plant unharmed. Slow to establish but easy on moderately fertile reasonably well drained soil where it is very long lived. A beautiful talking point.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£5.90
Dierama 'Coral Bells'
Iridaceae
A free flowering plant even when small with many warm pink flowers from a silvery calyx. Excellent for a large pot or border on well drained soil that isn't allowed to become bone dry. Came thru winter of 2010!
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
3.5'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Dierama 'Merlin'
Iridaceae
All of the Angel's fishing rods are sought after and this variety is one of the most requested of all. The drooping flowers are held on wire like stems and the buds are rich plum black, when the flowers open they are dark, regal purple. The silvery calyx is a lovely contrast. Like all these plants enjoys an open position and a soil which is never waterlogged but does not want to dry out too much. Evergreen sword like leaves.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£5.50
Dierama Snowbells
Iridaceae
Seed raised from a particularly good white Angels fishing rod with the slightest hint of pink these plants come in white and pale pinks very lovley and reliably hardy in a well drained but not too dry a position. To be sure to get a pure white go for D. Guinevere.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3-5'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Dierama igneum
Iridaceae
A smaller dainty Angels Fishing Rod which flowers more readily as a small plant, with reddish flowers different from the other types. Like all Dieramas requires a moisture retentive but not waterlogged soil in a sunny warm position.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Dierama pauciflorum
Iridaceae
Large pink bells airily spaced on arching wands, distinct and desirable. Moist but well drained soil best.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Dierama pulcherrimum
Iridaceae
(Angel's fishing rods). A most beautiful plant with tall, arching, graceful, thin, wiry stems and pinky purple bells cascading from it. Captivates all that see it. Requires well drained soil (even though it is often seen near water where its reflection is lovely, boggy conditions will kill it quickly) but not too dry.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4-5'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.90
Dierama robustum
Iridaceae
Angels Fishing rod. This is a fine species with arching stems of large glorious mauve pink flowers (from the parent but some will be paler) It flowers a bit later than other vars. Well drained, not too dry. Mulch when young.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Digitalis 'John Innes Tetra'
Scrophulariaceae
A hardy (came thru winter of 2010) perennial fox glove with beautiful copper flushed golden flowers internally netted with bronze. Easy and rarely seen sun, reasonable soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Digitalis lutea (Yellow foxglove)
Scrophulariaceae
Easy, hardy and perennial but rarely seen. This foxglove has many soft yellow flowers on a tidy spike. Good, even for clay in sun or part shade. Will seed around gently.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Disporum hookeri
Flared creamy yellow petalled flowers with hanging dangly stamens underneath. Good branched stems and undulated margined leaves. Woodsy conditions.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Disporum uniflorum
(Disporum flavens) A superlative plant from Korea and N.E. China, a slow but steady clumper with impressive columns of bright green stems bearing long, tubular flowers of lemon yellow with hints of lime. Blue berries. Shady, good soil not too dry. Woodland ideal.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.90
Dodecatheon jeffreyi
Primulaceae
(Sierra Shooting Star). A delightful North American plant that is easy to grow in a moist spot. Dark erect stems bear many Cyclamen-like flowers with swept back petals of a rich purple-pink in late spring and summer Each flower 'nose' is a bright yellow. Some native American tribes thought the blooms lucky and used them as a love charm.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Dodecatheon meadia album
Primulaceae
Shooting Stars. The white form of this Cyclamen-like flowered plant which enjoys the same conditions as Primulas of part to full shade with a moist humusy soil. Very beautiful and clumps up steadily. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Echinacea 'Green Envy'
Asteraceae
A new colour break for the Echinaceas with broad petalled flowers which open deep green with pink suffusing from the centre as they age. Long flowering and robust in growth. Avoid over crowding. This plant was originally found by Mark Veeder whose business organises events like the Oscars ceremony (it's good that he needed a lucky find like that!) Came through the winter of 2010 unscathed! A good PERENNIAL (many Echinaceas aren't).
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£5.50
Echinacea 'Kim's Knee High'
Asteraceae
A short, neat, floriferous variety which has stood the test of time. Pure, bright pink, scented flowers are poduced from late June thru to autumn. Sun, good soil, not crowded.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.90
Echinacea 'Razzmatazz'
Asteraceae
Long awaited, but worth it. The first double Echinacea. Fragrant purple pink pompoms rest on a ring of drooping purple pink petals. Unique and arresting. Echinaceas benefit from a rich soil which does not dry excessively, they do not like a lot of competition, so do not crowd. However, this is not difficult and has formed big clumps in our garden, coming through the winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£5.50
Echinacea 'Rubinstern'
Asteraceae
Deep ruby red scented flowers mid-summer through autumn are held very well. Distinct colour. Sun, do not crowd. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Echinacea 'Ruby Giant'
Asteraceae
Why is it that garden centres always sell such short plants is it that they want to populate gardens with blobby two dimensional borders or that when tall plants are in flower they are more difficult to look after in pots? Anyway tall plants are a must to lift borders even if small and this reckoned by many to be the best of Echinaceas with very large heads of purple flowers over a long blooming season. Available May 08
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3.5
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Echinacea 'Sunrise'
Asteraceae
Delicious cream and pale yellowy apricot flowers and a green centre that turns golden later. Strong grower, but do not crowd. Sun and rich soil best.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Echinacea 'Sunset'
Asteraceae
Lovely, dusky deep peachy -orange flowers with a purplish tint near the centre from mid summer to late autumn! One of the new excellent hybrids. Good orange cone in the middle. Sun, do not crowd. (-15°C).
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.90
Echinacea 'Tomato Soup'
Asteraceae
This plant was so asked for in 2010 (when I had sold out of course) the flowers are produced in profusion for many many months and are of a rich tomato red. Sun, rich soil and came through the winter of 2009 and even more impressively 2010 unscathed. Fabulous plant.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
25"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£5.90
Echinacea 'Vintage Wine'
Asteraceae
One of the best of the new introductions as it is reliably perennial (where some of the others have a nasty habit of dying) with strong, dark coloured stems and leaves and large scented flowers of a very rich purple red. Selected by Piet Oudolf so a good pedigree.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Echinacea purpurea 'Maxima'
Asteraceae
Do we need more Echinaceas? Yes if they are like this; strong, robust but compact growth, reliable, with massive pink flowers scented and orange cone centre. Good garden plant for sun with not too much competition
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.90
Epilobium angustifolium Album
Onagraceae
The sterile (i.e. non seeding) pure white form with not a hint of pink, Rosebay willowherb. Very beautiful and one of the main stays of the white garden at Sissinghurst. Stays put on clay, will spread on a lighter soil but does not take over. Much sought after. (-18°C)
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3.5'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Epimedium 'Black Sea'
Berberidaceae
A stunning and rarely seen plant ideal for dry shade although it will grow quicker with more moisture. The leaves grow increasingly blacker as the year progresses so that by winter they are shiny reddy black. In spring the good sized flowers are a soft yellowy orange. Reliable and recommended, the first time I have been able to offer this wonderful plant.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium 'Buckland Spider'
Berberidaceae
Big, spidery flowers that are an enchanting pearly white and soft pink. Good in shade but not too dry. A deciduous form.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium 'Crimson Queen'
Berberidaceae
New offering of this much requested plant. In spring the leaves form a fountain of coppery bronze springing from the earth. These are an ideal backdrop for the purpley pink good sized flowers. Deciduous, good in shade and will take it quite dry. This, like all the other Epimediums on this site, came through the winter of 2010 unscathed.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium 'Ellen Wilmott'
Berberidaceae
Another superlative plant for the shade garden. This tough steady clumper will survive in dry as well as moist conditions. Taking on warm orange tints in autumn the leaves last through winter and the spring is heralded with many dark orange flowers which arise from red buds. In sun it looks like glittering jewels.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium 'Golden Eagle'
Berberidaceae
A very rare, new hybrid with large (1.5") flowers (still rather smaller than a typical Golden Eagle but we'll put that down to artistic license) of a bright golden yellow. It flowers for an extremely long period (March until Oct. off and on) and will do well in dry shade although grows more quickly when damper.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium 'Orangekonigen'
Berberidaceae
A good natured and reliable evergreen shade lover which will take even dry shade and provide burnished copper coloured leaves in both spring and winter. Sprays of orange flowers, like glittering jewels before the new leaves unfurl. Thoroughly recommended.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium 'Pink Elf'
Berberidaceae
Unusual pink flowers shading to red in the centre of the flower. Starting in spring they are produced in pretty clouds and then intermittently until the autumn. Shade, not too dry, reasonable soil.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium 'Rubinkrone'
Berberidaceae
(Grandiflorum type) A beautiful flower of plum purple sepals and rich pink petals which are tipped in white. Shade, not too dry.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium 'Tamabotan'
Berberidaceae
Easy and beautiful, good for shady areas which are not too dry, striking broad pink sepals give them good substance and show up well in the spring. The best for shrimp pink foliage spring and autumn.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium acuminatum
Berberidaceae
An elegant plant with large, eyecatching, white and purple flowers held high above the ground. Evergreen orange and red marked leaves, especially in spring. For not too dry shade. (-14°C).
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Epimedium davidii
Berberidaceae
Seemingly never out of flower with yellow Bishops mitre hats and reddish stems over good foliage for not too dry shade.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Epimedium epsteinii
Berberidaceae
A beautiful addition to the shade garden and still rarely seen. Large flowers with white sepals and contrasting dark purple petals. Eye catching with good evergreen foliage.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Akebono'
Berberidaceae
(7"). A beautiful small selection with Acer-like red coloured foliage in spring and delightful white flowers flushed with purple-pink. For shady conditions in not too dry a soil. Hardy and easy.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
7"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'
Berberidaceae
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
Min. temp:
°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium grandiflorum nanum
Berberidaceae
A lovely compact form with red / chocolate rimmed leaves in spring which are a delight in themselves. The elegant white flowers are extremely attractive and well held. Beautiful and good for a shady site or trough, not too dry. Easy
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Epimedium leptorhizum
Berberidaceae
A particularly fine shade loving plant with exquisite large pale pink flowers freely produced in spring. Highly ornamental leaves which take on red tints in winter Easy, not too dry. (-18°C).
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium niveum
Berberidaceae
A most beautiful Epimedium for shade in soil which doesn't get too dry. Pure white dainty flowers and attractive burnished foliage. (-16°C).
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Epimedium perralderianum
Berberidaceae
A tough, no nonsense shade loving plant well able to take dry conditions and evergreen as well. The shiny leaves look well through the winter and golden yellow flowers are freely produced in the spring. Recommended.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'
Berberidaceae
An excellent woodland plant with leaves of burnished red in spring & again in the autumn. They seem to exude oriental charm (they hail from Japan) & should be grown much more often. Requiring shade & a leafy sheltered position they should be cut down in the late winter so that the yellow dainty flowers can be clearly seen. Excellent in DRY shade
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Epipactis Sabine Frankfurt (Chatterbox Orchid, Helleborine)
Orchidaceae
A vigorous but very rarely seen hybrid Helleborine (E. gigantea x E. veratrifolia) with robust spikes of up to six flowers each a work of art of pinky-red, olive and yellow. The bottom lip is loosely hinged and wobbles up and down, hence the first common name. Easy in humusy conditions and clumps well.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£7.90
Eragrostis curvala 'Totnes Burgundy'
Gramineae
A fine summer flowering grass with leaves that go red (or burgundy) from half way up the blade in mid summer. Requires a warm sunny position. An excellent patio pot plant. Suprisingly, came through the winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-10°c
Price:
£3.90
Eremurus 'Cleopatra'
Liliaceae
Coppery rose. Give the leaves full sun so not back of the border in spite of the height.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
4-5'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.90
Eremurus 'Ruiter Hybrids'
Liliaceae
Like all the Eremuruses requires sun on the low growing leaves and no competition. This is a strain with dramatic spires of flowers in browns, whites, yellows, oranges, & pinks. One of the best to start with as relatively inexpensive. If you want a specific colour you have to pay more for a particular cultivar.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
6'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.90
Eremurus 'White Plume' (White Foxtail Lily)
Liliaceae
I am frequently asked for good white foxtail lilies with dramatic flowers so I am pleased to provide this which more than fits the bill. However, if you have tried foxtail lilies and not been successful remember that they need lots of sun on their low growing leaves so don't put them at the back of the border where the flowers, not leaves, are in sun. The other thing is to try Eremurus robustus first as it is the easiest to grow (although pink not white) and much more able to take damper soils.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£5.90
Eremurus robustus
Liliaceae
Not called robust for nothing! Towering spikes of pale pink are attention grabbing and very beautiful. Full sun required on the low growing leaves and a well drained soil. I grow mine on top of 1' of gravel and it gets better every year.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
7'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£7.90
Eremurus stenophyllus ssp stenophyllus
Liliaceae
(Eremurus bungei). Foxtail Lily. From a basal rosette of strap shaped leaves springs a tall spike densely covered in yellow flowers. An imposing plant that requires full sun & excellent drainage. Crowns should be planted on the surface & additional covering may be beneficial during the winter. Alternatively, plant in a large tub & put under the greenhouse staging in winter. Keep as dry as possible after flowering.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Erigeron 'Quakeress'
Asteraceae
An older variety of cheerful pale lilac pink flowers. I am selling this again this year due to the interest shown over the past few years -you see I do listen (& sometimes I remember! ) Good for front of border. Reliable old timer that should be in every cottage garden.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Erigeron karvinskianus
Asteraceae
If all plants flowered like this then the whole challenge would go out of gardening. From spring to autumn it is covered , with white daisies which age to a pink giving a lovely two-tone effect. It slowly carpets the ground & requires good drainage. Can be killed by cold winters but comes again from self set seeds, a must for growing over walls. Plants came through the winter of 2009. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£3.90
Erigeron philadelphicus
Asteraceae
A much requested Erigeron until recently incorrectly sold by me as E. Foerster's Leibling' with an embarrassing abundance of well held pink flowers in mid summer over good rosettes of foliage. Pretty and reliable-no wonder it continually sells out.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Erodium manescauii
Geraniaceae
Bright pink flowers are produced in sprays with white blotches on the upper petals, Light green ferny foliage. A delightful plant for sun and dryish places. (June-August).
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Eryngium 'Jade Frost' (Variegated Sea Holly)
Umbelliferae
(2'). A new and still rarely seen plant with grey green leaves edged with cream and in spring especially, pink. These are unique and very attractive. The mid summer flowers open cream and age intense blue. Steadily clumps up to produce an eyecatching border feature. For sun, not waterlogged soil. Hardy came through winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Eryngium agavifolium
Umbelliferae
(Agave-leaved Eryngium), Looking like a ferocious. giant beached, green star fish this is an excellent plant to introduce architectural form to a border, especially during the winter. Best in a well drained spot, but should thrive in most open positions. White flowers.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Eryngium bourgatii
Umbelliferae
Excellent sea, grey green foliage with white stripes topped by sparkly, bright blue spiky bracts & flowers. Poor, dry soils elicit best colour.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Eryngium giganteum (Miss Willmott's Ghost)
Umbelliferae
The common name comes from the redoubtable lady who would sprinkle a few seeds of this in the gardens which she visited & two years later, as if rising from nothing, would appear these bright silver, protea like flowers. Sun, they seed themselves around nicely on my clay.AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Eryngium horridum
Umbelliferae
Like a refined E. agavifolium the leaves are much thinner, like long thin pineapple leaves. Produces clumps of ball-like white & green flowers.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Eryngium variifolium
Umbelliferae
An evergreen perennial with dark green leaves that are marbled white. Excellent for winter interest on the rockery or front of the border. In mid to late summer bears pale blue flowers nestling in silvery white bracts. Well drained, sun.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Eryngium x Oliverianum (Sea Holly)
Umbelliferae
An excellent selection of sea holly having large brilliant violet blue flowers with layers and layers of spiky, blue bracts and dark stems that really make them stand out. They are drought resistant and rabbits and deer tend to leave them alone. A compact height means no staking and they associate particularly well with roses. The best blue in my opinion.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Erythronium dens-canis 'Purple King'
Liliaceae
Rich plum purple nodding lily like flowers in early spring. Few only. Moist not waterlogged soil.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Erythronium 'Charmer'
Liliaceae
An E. dens canis form which is one of the most beautiful and rare of the Dog tooth violets with lustrous white petals and a conspicuous red and orange stipled band in the centre. Early spring flowering for shade, not too dry. Only a few.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Erythronium 'Joanna'
Liliaceae
It is with trepidation that I include this unique, extremely beautiful and sought after plant. Many flowers of yellow with swept back petals which gain more peach and then pink as they mature. Clumps well and is vigorous. I always sell out quickly hence the trepidation! Part shade, humus rich soil, not dry.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£8.90
Erythronium 'Pagoda'
Liliaceae
Of the easiest culture in a moist, cool, semi-shaded spot this is a beautiful graceful bulb with yellow, nodding, large, semi- reflexed Lilly like flowers. All this above mottled brown leaves in early spring. Quick clumper & should be the first to try. AGM
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Erythronium 'Pink Perfection'
Liliaceae
A lovely and still rarely seen Dog toothed Violet with good pink reflexed flowers in the spring. Attractive foliage for not too dry shade.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Erythronium 'Snow Flake'
Liliaceae
Very early (Feb-March) white flowers with suede brown anthers and matching flower stem above beautifully mottled leaves. Only ever have a few.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.60
Erythronium 'White Beauty'
Liliaceae
Of ethereal beauty is this white lily look-alike with slightly reflexed petals & a rusty red basal ring in each flower, one of the easiest Dog's tooth violets to grow, needing a humusy soil which does not dry out, but isn't waterlogged. AGM
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Erythronium americanum (flowering form)
Liliaceae
A fast clumping stoloniferous species with narrow, glossy marked leaves and lemon yellow nodding flowers often with a hint of lime and orange. Very beautiful it can take time to flower but this is a flowering clone (see photo) whereas I have another clone which has never flowered although I have had it for much longer. Flowering can be hastened by growing over a slate. Humusy, moist soil in part shade.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Erythronium dens-canis
Liliaceae
Not as vigorous as some of the named forms but lovely, dainty pink/violet lily like flowers in spring above marbled leaves. A relatively inexpensve way of introducing these into your garden. Clumps gradually; same conditions as 'Pagoda'. AGM
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Erythronium dens-canis 'Rose Queen'
Liliaceae
A very reliable flowering form with rose pink flowers. Good on humus rich soil which although not waterlogged should not dry out. The named forms tend to flower much more prolifically than the straight species, often having five to ten times more flowers for the same size!
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.90
Erythronium elegans
Liliaceae
A superb large, white flowered Erythronium which is extremely rare. Not hard to grow in part shade in a humus rich soil which does not get too dry. Clumps steadily.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
9"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£8.90
Erythronium japonicum
Liliaceae
An early delightful woodlander that must be grown cool. It has black curranty purple flowers often with a contrasting flash in the centre. Reflexed petals. Moist but not waterlogged.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Erythronium oregonum
Liliaceae
A vigorous dog tooth violet with beautiful nodding creamy white flowers up to 3" across. The flower centres are yellow, often with orange brown marks. Leaves patterned with brown. Shade, not too dry. (-18°C).
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Erythronium revolutum
Liliaceae
Rarely offered this wonderful pink dog tooth violet is one of the gems of the spring woodland garden. Mottled leaves. Clumps well, and eventually seeds to form fabulous groups. Good sized bulbs some flowering sized. AGM
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£5.50
Erythronium revolutum 'God's Valley Form'
Liliaceae
Widely thought to have the best leaf markings of any Erythronium this is so richly patterned with maroon it looks like snake skin. First time offering of a plant which has been in huge demand. The flowers are also better than the straight species being a good bright pink with reflexed petals. Shade and damp woodsy conditions. Plants are a year of flowering.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£6.50
Erythronium tuolumense
Liliaceae
Very rare in the wild but a good garden plant this shade loving Californian plant has plain green leaves and large bright acid yellow flowers in early spring. Very attractive. Not too dry, partial shade.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy'
Hyacinthaceae
A dramatic HARDY bulb with dark purple strap-like leaves (darkest in full sun) and dramatic tall pineapple-like pink flowers on a dark purple stem. For sun, well drained position or excellent in a pot (but do not allow to become frozen through) Reliable and eye catching. These are about one year from flowering size but woth growing for foliage alone. Came thru winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Eupatorium Glutball (Joe Pye weed)
Asteraceae
(7'). Huge heads of reddish purple flowers on shiny purple stems from late August onwards. Majestic in the border and a treat for butterflies as well as humans! Moist rich soil brings out its best, but any clay soil will suit it. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
7'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Euphorbia 'Excalibur'
Euphorbiaceae
An exceptional plant with blue green leaves veined with white & possessing a red margin. Strong red stems (looks like a Cornus in early winter) give rise to yellow flowers. Similar to E. jacquemontii but distinct enough to have both in the garden, also flowers later. Very amenable in sun or shade even awful clay. Toxic sap, avoid contact with skin.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Euphorbia 'Silver Swan'
Euphorbiaceae
(3'). The most wonderful smart, striped variegated plant with white variegated flowers. Stunning plant which forms good clumpy mounds in sun in a well drained position. Mine's on improved clay. Hardy (came through the winters of 2008 and 2009! unscathed).
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.90
Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon'
Euphorbiaceae
This Euphorbia is an exceptional foil for many other different coloured plants, as the leaves & stems are a strong mahogany purple colour. It was only discovered in 1987 in the Dordogne & many gardeners would now put it on a list of 'musts'. Can be cut down in late May or June to reinvigorate the foliage. Toxic. Irritating sap.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'
Euphorbiaceae
A vigorous perennial with erect stems bearing lance shaped leaves which are orange in the spring, have an eye catching red midrib in the summer & turn yellow & bright orange in the autumn. It flowers (actually cymes) are produced in early summer & are a striking orange red & slow to fade. Good on heavy clay & also for creating a dramatic structure in the border. Needs space to clump. Toxic. Irritating sap.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Euphorbia palustris 'Walenbergs Glorie'
Euphorbiaceae
Another vigorous (and big) but non-invasive Euphorbia which unusually for this group revels in heavy (even wet) clay soil & is happy in partial shade. Fantastic very long lasting (April-July) bright lime yellow flowers & then butter yellow foliage with coral stems in autumn Highly recommended. Toxic. sap
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Euphorbia pasteurii
Euphorbiaceae
(5'). This is the plant that you will see incorrectly sold as E. stygiana. It is a wonderfull tropical looking, evergreen shrub-like plant with lush lime green leaves and is covered with lime green and yellow flowers in mid spring. The scent of honey can almost be over powering! Seemingly unworried by late frosts, the only thing to watch is heavy snow bending the stems down. Thoroughly recommended, remember toxic irritating sap. Came through winter of 2009 with ease!
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£5.50
Euphorbia polychroma 'Midas'
Euphorbiaceae
A fabulous non-invasive Euphorbia forming a brilliant hemisphere of glistening chromium yellow in spring, good autumnal oranges in the foliage. easy and well behaved for sun on a reasonable soil. Came through the winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Euphorbia wallichii
Euphorbiaceae
An excellent, but rare foliage plant with good yellow flowers from red tinted, silver midribbed dark green leaves. Easy, slow clumper for sun or part shade even on heavy sticky clay. Came through winter of 2009 unscathed.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Felicia petiolata
Asteraceae
An excellent spring daisy with multitudes of soft pink starry flowers over a very long period. Spreads well as roots on stems, good for tumbling over walls or down banks. Also ground cover under roses etc. Hardy thru winter of 2009, but did not survive outside winter 2010 although in unheated tunnel fine.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Fragaria 'Red Ruby'
Rosaceae
A strawberry with lovely rich ruby saucer flowers produced over a long period. Excellent, easy, ground cover. Although it rarely produces fruit can be used to help pollinate fruiting strawberrys.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Fritilaria acmopetala
Liliaceae
Lovely hanging bells of jade green with mahogany brown markings especially on the tips of the petals. Flws mid to late spring in a sunny well drained spot. Once established clumps well.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£3.60
Fritillaria meleagris (Snakeshead Fritillary)
Liliaceae/Liliaceae
A mix of the chequered, purple and white, Fritillary with an occasional pure white form. We have them naturalised in huge drifts where they seed in a damp woodland setting. Easy to grow from established plants, difficult from dried bulbs. The nodding flowersare a delight and they seed around where happy.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.60
Fritillaria michailovskyi
Liliaceae
A lovely March flowering bulb for a warm well drained dry, sunny spot. The waxy pendant flowers are a dark chocolate brown with a deep edge of lemon yellow. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£3.90
Fritillaria persica
Liliaceae
An imposing and unusual plant with blue green leaves and black bells in early spring, for a sunny well drained site. Can also be grown under a high canopy of shrubs or trees where the leaves keep the soil dry i.e. very difficult growing conditions. This is comparable with Iris bucharica.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Fritillaria uva-vulpis
Liliaceae
A later flowering version of as F. michailovskyi with longer, thinner, tapering, bells of the same colouration. Easier to grow, not requiring the same degree of drainage.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£3.60
Fuchsia magellanica var molinae
Onagraceae
A hardy fuchsia with the softest pale pink flowers drooping from arching stems with light green leaves. Delicate & beautiful. In hard winters can be cut to the ground but springs back & flowers later in the year. A sheltered position gives the best results.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-10°c
Price:
£4.90
Galax urceolata
Diapensiaceae
This very rare plant has wonderful, rounded, shiny leaves beloved by flower arrangers. These turn red / orange in winter. In late spring, foot long spikes of white feathery flowers are produced. For humus rich soil in sun or light shade. These have been in huge demand primarily by flower arrangers because the leaves last for such a long time without drooping and are so architectural. The plants take a while to get established but once going leaves can be picked freely as the plants spread.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£9.90
Galega officinalis (Goat Rue)
Leguminosae
Spires of white, pink or bicolour on this very easy and tough yet beautiful plant. The flowers are produced in June and July and are scented of coconut. Sun or part shade. (Only white illustrated)
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Galtonia candicans
Liliaceae
(Summer Hyacinth) Large white bells on an imposing spike in late summer.(2 bulbs)
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£3.90
Galtonia viridiflora
Liliaceae
A very attractive pale green version of the summer hyacinth the ethereal bells are most unusual. Well drained sun.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium 'Ann Folkard'
Geraniaceae
This is a wonderful, much admired Geranium with intense magenta flowers & a black eye & black veins. It weaves its way through other plants & has warm yellow foliage especially in the spring. Flowering June until November. Bred in 1973 by the Rev. Folkard in Lincolnshire. (Not found, as I put in an earlier catalogue; he gently put me right when he visited the nursery)! AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Anne Thompson'
Geraniaceae
For all of you who covert Geranium Ann Folkard but cannot afford the space, this is a compact version. I.e a wonderful, much admired Geranium with intense magenta flowers & a dark eye & black veins. It forms a mound & has warm yellow foliage especially in the spring. Photographs never seem to capure the intensity of the magenta flowers of Geranium psilostemon and its hybrids. The more I grow this plant the better I realise it is. The longest flowering Geranium of all (easily 6 months and then as a last flurry of colour the leaves go red before winter. Stunning. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
22"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.90
Geranium 'Baby Blue'
Geraniaceae
A compact and very hardy, reliable Geranium with large, good blue flowers in summer. Excellent for the front of the border where it will clump up well. Very easy and useful.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
9"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Blue Cloud'
Geraniaceae
Softest blue saucers with thin purple lines radiating from the centre. Easy and reliable, long flowered, has a rangy habit, sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Blue Sunrise'
Geraniaceae
A new departure for hardy Geraniums true bright yellow foliage thoughout the season and excellent blue flowers which shine from the leaves. Long flowered and easy. Sun or part shade. (-16°C)
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Bob's Blunder'
Geraniaceae
The best of the larger, bronze leaved Hardy Geraniums' lovely big, soft bronze leaves and pink and white flowers. Hardy and brilliant for sun and will grow on clay but best on a better drained soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Brookside'
Geraniaceae
A plant similar in habit to G. Ann Folkard but taller with large blue flowers with a lighter eye over a similarly long period. Good jagged foliage A G. pratense x G. clarkei Kashmir Purple hybrid. Looks excellent with yellow daisies.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Chantilly'
Geraniaceae
An Alan Bremner G. renardii x G. gracile hybrid & with typical renardii leaves topped with large, beautiful, lavender pink flowers.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Dilys'
Geraniaceae
Looking superficially like G. sanguineum this is actually a hybrid between it & G. procurrens. It has a spreading habit & produces many soft purple flowers with darker veins from mid summer onwards. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
9"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Elworthy Eyectcher'
Geraniaceae
A rare and desirable hardy Geranium with good sized, pink flowers beautifully veined in dark purple. Long in flower for sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Golden Gracile'
Geraniaceae
A very rare plant not even in the plant finder. Golden textured foliage especially in spring then pink summer flowers and gold foliage in fall. A real beauty that will take quite a lot of shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.50
Geranium 'Jester's Jacket'
Geraniaceae
This is a G. thunbergii var which is grown mainly for the stunning variegation, it has golden honey and peach coloured leaves in spring, turning white speckled in summer. Small pink flowers are produced for a long time through summer. Not too dry, sun to part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
9"
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'
Geraniaceae
A well known sterile hybrid between G. himalayense & G. pratense, with a satisfyingly long flowering period. These are large & of lavender blue flushed with pink. Easy to grow sun or part shade & clumps well. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
15"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium 'Melinda'
Geraniaceae
This relatively new hybrid has the best attributes of both parents- the shape and poise of G. syl. Mayflower and the long flowering of G. endressii. From April to Aug. many rose pink purple veined flws. Easy, just about anywhere.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Geranium 'Patricia'
Geraniaceae
I am very glad that I finally bulked this up so that I should be able to supply plants well on into the season. The reason for this plants popularity is its amazingly long flowering period. & its excellent neat growth habit. It is an imposing hybrid between G. endressii & G. psilostemon, again from the Alan Bremner stable. It has large flowers which are bright magenta & a dark eye similar to G. psilostemon but over a much longer period. If I could have only one Geranium this would be it!.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Phillippe Vapelle'
Geraniaceae
A hybrid between G. renardii & G. platypetalum, it retains the lovely wrinkling of leaves but is much more floriferous with bluish purple flowers netted with dark purple veins. Came through winter of 2010.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Rozanne'
Geraniaceae
One of those new introductions that will be around for a long time. Like a much improved G. wallichianum Buxton's Blue this is a more compact floriferous form with larger flowers of bright blue and a white centre. Ideal for partial shade or sun, not baked. Covers itself with flowers for a very long time indeed.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16''
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Sandrine'
Geraniaceae
A super new plant. Like Ger. Ann Folkard but with larger (1.5") magenta flowers with a black eye, & for a longer time (May-Oct). Yellow foliage; this will soon become an essential addition to every garden or even for large pots. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Sirak'
Geraniaceae
An distinct variety with soft textured leaves and upright funnel shaped pinky mauve flowers which are heavily lined with purple radiating from the pale centre.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium 'Stephanie'
Geraniaceae
An excellent newish hybrid with textured sage like leaves from its G. renardii parentage & clouds of soft, pale violet flowers and startling dark purple veins. Many flowers in spring and summer for sun on a well drained soil. Does not run but forms good dense clumps.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium aristatum
Geraniaceae
A very regal looking plant with snooty reflexed petals of pale blue / pink marked by regency striped veins of dark pink. Very well behaved, reliable and easy in sun or partial shade. Best not crowded.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium asphodeloides
Geraniaceae
A real must for shady gardens which are either wet or dry (or both in rapid succession). Many hundreds of starry white or pink flowers in spring and summer. Cut back to re-invigorate. The winter rosettes are usually evergreen.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir Pink'
Geraniaceae
One of the finest clear pinks available of all Geraniums. Few only.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium clarkei 'Raina'
Geraniaceae
A very rare Geranium with steadily spreading clumps producing excellent attractive disected leaves and well held large saucers of purple blue flowers in late spring through summer. Easy and a delight. Hardy.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Geranium eriostemon platyanthum
Geraniaceae
A.T. Johnson described the plant as 'Having leaves like a Hollyhock that colour well in autumn & a pyramid of down turned blooms of cool violet'. Very 'velvety' looking plant, desirable & highly recommended for something different from the Geraniums.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
24"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium gracile
Geraniaceae
A woodland plant for not too dry an area with attractive deep funnel shaped flowers of pink with a white eye .
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium himalayense Birch's Double'
Geraniaceae
(G. him. Plenum) An excellent, tough and reliable plant which has stood the test of time. In summer and sporadically through autumn it has many double violet-blue flowers that are veined in purple. Good as ground cover, even in shady areas.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium ibericum jubatum x renardii
Geraniaceae
(18"). A rare and extremely sought after geranium with masses of distinct blue flowers heavily lined from the centre. Soft sage like leaves. Recommended; for sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium kishtvariense
Geraniaceae
A rare & beautiful plant for partial to full shade which is not too dry. It clumps steadily & flowers all summer long & into autumn when the shade garden can look tired. Large pinkish purple flowers with purple veins & dark stamens. Recommended.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium mac 'Elizabeth Ann'
Geraniaceae
(14"). Unusual and useful warm coffee coloured leaves are a good contrast to the pink flowers in May and June. Deservedly has an AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium macro 'WhiteNess'
Geraniaceae
Sought after because the flowers are pure white without a hint of pink and likewise the leaves are just fresh lime green. Good for ground cover and flowers for many weeks in summer. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor'
Geraniaceae
A magenta flowered form & any grouping of this species should include at least one plant of this form to provide a tapestry of colour. Good in shade or sun, not wet soil.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium maculatum
Geraniaceae
A lovely Geranium especially for moist soils. This North American plant has bold leaves & pale pink flowers with a white eye which are held erect in May.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
28"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.80
Geranium maculatum 'Expresso'
Geraniaceae
A tough new, really excellent plant and an improvement on Elizabeth Ann. Dark brown foliage and bright pink flowers in spring and early summer. Sun or part shade. (-16°C).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
15"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.20
Geranium maculatum album
Geraniaceae
Again relishing soils which don't dry out too much this is the scarcer and perhaps even more beautiful form of the above. Tough and reliable.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
28"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium nodosum
Geraniaceae
A demure, slow growing, Geranium for semi-shaded or even the heavy shade of evergreen oaks after it is established will endure the dry. Handsome glossy, lobed leaves liberally sprinkled with lilac flowers fading to a pale centre. May-Sept. One of the toughest plants for such a problem area.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium oxonianum 'Phoebe Noble'
Geraniaceae
Not for the faint hearted, lipstick pink flowers with the typically long flowering period that oxonianums have. Easy and lovely under soft pink roses (but never yellow!)
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium oxonianum 'Rebecca Moss'
Geraniaceae
Thanks to Robin Moss for this lovely silver-pink, long flowered, tough, yet refined plant.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium palustre
Geraniaceae
Flowers brilliant, deep magenta with dark purplish veins. In its native habitat it is found in ditches & wood margins. In gardens it grows well in the damp or in dry soil & full sun.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
15''
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium phaeum 'Langthorn's Blue'
Geraniaceae
The closest to a true blue within the Geranium phaeums. This has lovely purple whiskering over the lilac centre and blue purple petals. Good in dry shade, quicker to bulk if moister.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium phaeum 'Lisa'
Geraniaceae
A fabulous and rare plant with stunning variegation which lasts through the year. Green leaves heavily stippled with yellow and cream with blotches of pink for good measure. Good in shade even dry shade, but would grow just about anywhere.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£5.50
Geranium phaeum 'Rose Madder'
Geraniaceae
A real colour break for G. phaeums with strikingly beautiful brick pink red flowers. A very popular plant and a bit shorter than other G. phaeums, but still as good in dry shade, although it will bulk up quicker with more moisture.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'
Geraniaceae
It is the foliage which really sets this Geranium apart. The rounded felty leaves have a dramatic chocolate purple blotch which is apparent even on the earliest of leaves. (even now the first week of February!). Similar coloured flowers. Good like all G. phaeums for dryish shade)
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium phaeum Album
Geraniaceae
(Mourning Widow). This is a much gayer version of the Mourning widow, capable of lifting hearts rather than suppressing them. The pure white flowers have attractive yellowy anthers. Excellent in dryish shade but will grow quicker if damper.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium phaeum Stillingfleet Ghost
Geraniaceae
An excellent rare plant for dry shade some leaves are variegated cream and the flowers are of a unique, ghostly pale lilac. Easy and good natured, will grow in sun also.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Geranium pratense
Geraniaceae
Violet-blue flowers are produced in profusion. As for all G. pratense forms a second flush can be obtained by cutting down after flowering. This also prevents excessive self-seeding. A must for the cottage garden effect.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2-3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.80
Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark'
Geraniaceae
A lovely form with softer blue flowers than the type. They are veined with white in what I always think look like a series of gothic arches or, viewed with the light coming from behind, stained glass windows. Easy and good especially on clay. AGM (few only)
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2-3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium pratense 'Purple Haze'
Geraniaceae
As I am writing this (late Feb.) the leaves of this Geranium have been forming a wine purple mound for a month already. The leaves slowly change to a rich purple red. The violet flowers are produced from Jun-July.This is a much more vigorous variety than some of the purples and should, after time, gently seed itself around.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
20''
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium pratense 'plenum violaceum'
Geraniaceae
Very amenable and outstandingly attractive double blue flowers like miniature roses. Good on clay and will often reflower if cut back after initial burst. Sun or partial shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium pratense Splish Splash (Striatum)
Geraniaceae
This is a unique Geranium with white petals splashed, splotched or spotted with violet blue. Each flower is different & forms an attractive & intriguing talking point. Cut down after flowering for re flowers.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium pratense albiflorum
Geraniaceae
A lovely white form of the native Meadow cranesbill, cut back after flowering to get reflowering. Easy, reliable and good.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium pratense plenum album
Geraniaceae
This double white Geranium pratense is more demure and requires its own space in the garden to do it's best. Later than most (July onwards) it has many beautiful double white flowers with a tiny purple eye. Rich soil best.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium psilostemon
Geraniaceae
Intense magenta is supposedly currently out of vogue, with pastel shades being 'in'. If that means the exclusion of this show stopper then I am happy to be out of fashion. It is flamboyant from the moment it's crimson resting buds unfurl their large leaves until the autumn when the leaves colour before dying. It is the flowers, with their black eye, which grab attention & when grown against a dark background glow with a light of their own. Can take a while to settle down & gain its natural vigour and it certainly repays attention to good soil. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium sanguineum 'Elke'
Geraniaceae
This is a lovely form of our native 'Bloody Canesbill', all are renowned for their long flowering but this pink form has a bonus in that the petals are edged in white giving a picotee effect. Very pretty. Sun or part shade, any soil. Available spring 09.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium sanguineum album
Geraniaceae
Another beautiful plant with pure white blooms which are held proud of the foliage. Flowers for a long time and is a little more rangy than the pink forms but still eminently suitabe for the front of the border. Stunning. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium sanguineum striatum
Geraniaceae
This plant is a native to Walney Island off Cumbria & has large saucer flesh pink flowers above a dense mat of fresh green dissected foliage. Often has good red autumn colour & thrives on dry scrubby slopes. Also very good for the front of the border. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium sess novae zel Porter's Pass
Geraniaceae
An evergreen (ever red?) Geranium for well drained spots. The rich burgundy leaves hug the ground and in summer the rosettes are studded with white flowers. Seeds itself around gently on gritty soils.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
2''
Min. temp:
-10°c
Price:
£3.60
Geranium sinense
Geraniaceae
Flowers a little like G. phaeum but a shiny black like a berry colour. Fascinating and a rarely seen beauty.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.80
Geranium sylvaticum 'Bakers Pink'
Geraniaceae
This is a lovely clear pink (as good as any other Geranium) above neat clumps of foliage, flowers later but longer than other G. sylvaticum types. Cut down after initial flowering for more flowers. Not too dry.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium sylvaticum 'May Flower'
Geraniaceae
Flowering in spring (there's a clue in the name!) this has good blue flowers with a prominent white eye on upright stems. Cut back after flowering for rebloom later. Easy and relaible.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium wallichianum 'Buxtons Blue'
Geraniaceae
Always much sought after & not often offered is this unique plant with large (1.5 ') saucer shaped flowers which are of sky blue with a startling white eye, dark stamens complete the masterpiece. Requires a cool shaded area to do best & flowers summer into autumn. Seed raised plants.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium wallichianum 'Syabru'
Geraniaceae
The rarely offered mauve pink form (pronounced shoo brew - a Nepalese village). Seed raised plants. Still good in semi or nearly full shade, if not too dry. Flowers later than most Geraniums July to Oct.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium wlassovianum
Geraniaceae
A top notch Geranium with its main draw back being an almost unpronounceable name! Attractive foliage which colours to orange and red reliably every autumn and strong purple flowers with a 'shot silk look' veined in dark violet. Not too dry a soil in sun or shade. Rarely seen and gardens are all the poorer for that.(-16°C).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geranium x cantabrigiense
Geraniaceae
Excellent pink flowers above aromatic dense evergreen foliage. Good for shady dryish areas. Sterile so long flowering, good front of the border and ground cover plant.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.60
Geranium x cantabrigiense 'St Ola'
Geraniaceae
This is the very beautiful white form of Geranium x cantabrigiense. The contrast between the petals and the pink stems and anthers is particularly gorgeous. A very popular plant on the nursery. Excellent for the front of border in sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£3.90
Geranium x magnificum
Geraniaceae
Deservedly one of the most widely grown Geraniums. Although it does not flower for long the quality, size & rich blue/purple of its blooms makes it a must in any garden. This is coupled with its excellent ground cover properties & ability to do well in dry shade. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.60
Geranium x oxonianum 'Thurstonianum'
Geraniaceae
Due to its aberrant, narrow, bright purple petals it is a very attractive curiosity. Vigorous & extremely long, prolific flowering.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£3.90
Geum 'Beech House Apricot'
Rosaceae
One of my favourites with lovely soft yellow ruffled flowers edged in apricot. Easily grown in sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Bell Bank'
Rosaceae
A distinctive var. and much requested with open bells of soft pinky copper in late spring and summer. The petals are attractively crinkled and crimped at the edges. Sun or part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Bremners Nectarine'
Rosaceae
A still rarely seen plant but is getting more and more popular as more people meet it. Lovely, big, gappy, nectarine flowers on red stems from early in the year and going on, outlasting all other Geums and often still in flower mid Nov. Floriferous, vigorous and hardy. (-18°C).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
°c
Price:
£4.90
Geum 'Diane'
Rosaceae
A choice, covetable form with very large golden yellow flowers on a short plant. Sun or part shade good on clay.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
5"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Dingle Apricot'
Rosaceae
A beautiful and large flowered form with apricot flowers shading to peach in spring and early summer. Easy but still rare and much requested. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Eos'
Rosaceae
A stunning new introduction, the bright sunshine yellow foliage makes a fantastic back drop for the brilliant orange flowers which are freely produced in spring and early summer. Excellent on heavier soils in sun or light shade. Lights up shady places but flowering will be diminished.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Geum 'Farmer John Cross'
Rosaceae
An excellent Geum which always sells well due to its neat habit, and distinctive bright acid yellow flowers which are borne on red stems and nestle within red calyces. Not too dry.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Flames of Passion'
Rosaceae
Upward facing circular coral red flowers on dark stems on a long blooming plant (May to Sept) A good do'er for sun or light shade, enjoys clay. Very popular last year selling out quckly.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Georgenberg'
Rosaceae
A lovely yellow-flowered hybrid flowering profusely in spring & then again in autumn, with good sized flowers. Highly recommended. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Lady Stratheden'
Rosaceae
The yellow (& not so well known) partner to G. Mrs Bradshaw. Excellent well held flowers for many months and a typical cottage garden plant. For sun or light shade. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Leonard's variety'
Rosaceae
Masses of large petalled coppery red flowers in spring. Moist soil.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Lionel Cox'
Rosaceae
Alluring, very large cream flowers that slowly age to very pale apricot with prominent rose like stamens. A reliable and unique form / Sun or part shade, not too dry.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.20
Geum 'Marmalade'
Rosaceae
A real fruity mix of orange & yellow washed petals with dark buds, always a favourite. Moistish soil
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£3.90
Geum 'Mrs J Bradshaw''Feurball'
Rosaceae
A good red semi-double with ruffled petals. Typical cottage garden plant due to its flamboyant & reliable nature. Moist soil AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Nordek'
Rosaceae
Brilliant single tangerine orange blooms in mid to late spring; flowers that bridge the gap so well before the main flush of perennials. Easy in sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
14"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Prince of Orange'
Rosaceae
Rarely seen is this flamboyant, large flowered semi- double orange Geum. Always asked about during its long flowering period. Holds its head well, above the rosette of foliage.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Rijnstroom'
Rosaceae
A taller later flowered Geum with stunning large coppery orange semi-double flowers. Reliable and easy in sun or part shade not too dry.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum 'Sigiswang'
Rosaceae
The worst thing about this plant is its name! Well held intense tangerine coloured flowers demand attention. A real crowd puller. Sun or partial shade not too dry.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
12"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Geum 'Werner Arends'
Rosaceae
Very good sized bright orange flowers that are freely produced. Lovely for the front of the border in spring & early summer. A neat useful plant to inject spice into a garden.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum triflorum
Rosaceae
Nodding pink flowers over ferny soft foliage. Very different in look to other Geums and very nice. Followed by shock-headed-Peter seed heads.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Geum' Hannays'
Rosaceae
A lovely mix of apricot shading to a soft pinky red at the tips of the semi-double frilly petals. It really is a glorious large flowered plant and I struggle to produce enough of it. Reliably reflowers July to Sept. Sun or light shade, hardy.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.90
Gillenia stipulata
Rosaceae
A rarer 'Bowmans Physic' with deeply cut almost lacey leaves and thin petalled pure white starry flowers in summer. Good for shade even dryish shade although semi shade is fine. Easy and lovely.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Gillenia trifoliata
Rosaceae
(Indian Physic / Bowmens Root). Once brilliantly described as : 'A Gaura for shade'. A delightful and easy plant which has billowy clouds of starry white flws in late spring & summer. These are an excellent contrast to the red petioles & mahogany stems. In autumn the leaves go yellows or reds before falling. Good in light humus rich soil, best in shade from mid-day sun especially if dry however will grow well in wooded conditions of shade. AGM
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Hacquetia epipactis
Umbelliferae
Flowering in late winter through spring this is a delightful shade loving plant with yellow discs of flowers surrounded by bright green bracts. The whole plant making a neat ground covering clump. Not strongly alkaline soil. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Hakonechloa macrantha 'Aureola'
Gramineae
Brilliant yellow striped grass with gracefully arching leaves on short stems like a diminutive bamboo. Slow well behaved clumping & excellent for pot culture. AGM
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Hedychium 'Assam Orange'
Zingiberaceae
Scented dainty orange candles,5" long.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-4°c
Price:
£7.90
Hedychium 'Stephen'
Zingiberaceae
Hedychium 'Stephen' £8.90 (5') Large scented cream & pale orange spikes (-4°C)
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-4°c
Price:
£8.90
Hedychium 'Tara'
Zingiberaceae
Tropical stems and foliage and my favourite of the orange flowered Hedychiums with 7" heavily scented, reddy/orange spikes made up of spidery flowers with red stamens. One of the hardiest and worth a trial outside in a sheltered spot with a mulch over winter. If not I grow mine in a large pot overwintered in a garage, cold greenhouse etc. They die down over winter so no light needed. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-4°c
Price:
£8.90
Hedychium coccineum
Zingiberaceae
. Wonderful, tropical, thin yet strong, bamboo like canes with thin blue green leaves are topped by a large reddy orange inflorescence made up of spidery flowers. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6'
Min. temp:
-6°c
Price:
£6.90
Hedychium forrestii
Zingiberaceae
One of the easiest of Ginger lilies to start with due to its hardiness, & strong constitution. Easily produces a succession of white scented flowers with a golden hanging petaloid stamens from July to Sept.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
8'
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£7.90
Hedychium greenei
Zingiberaceae
An all round Ginger Lilly this as the foliage is exceptionally beautiful having a burnished maroon underside & dark green top. The stems are also maroon & contrast well with the prominent tangerine crepe paper like flowers.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-6°c
Price:
£7.90
Hedychium raffillii
Zingiberaceae
Flowering earlier han other ginger lilies, from mid summer this impressive plant has large, bright orange, spidery flowers which make thick spikes. Rare and excellent for a large pot on the patio, given protection during the winter or a sheltered spot outside.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Moist
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-4°c
Price:
£8.90
Hedysarum coronarium
Leguminosae
(French honeysuckle). A distinctive bushy upright perennial with neat blue-green pinnate leaves with a ring of silver around the outside and in spring and summer racemes of fragrant deep reddy pink clustered pea like flowers. For sun in sandy or stoney, well drained soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Well drained
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-10°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Bressingham Gold'
Asteraceae
A rare and wonderful tall autumn Helenium. Masses of large golden yellow flowers from late Aug to Oct. with a chocolate brown centre, sun or light shade. Last year I cut down half of the clump to get flowers lower down. This worked and increased the duration of flowering by over three weeks.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Chelsey'
Asteraceae
A newer compact variety with large flowers comprised of bright red petals edged with apricot. Excellent for pots as well as mid border. I was convinced as to its merit after seeing large drifts of it at the RHS Gardens Rosemoor. Flowers late July onwards and looks stunning en masse. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
32"
Min. temp:
-21°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Dunkelpracht'
Asteraceae
Countless deep red flowers age to mahogany. July-Sept very floriferous.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Flammenspiel'
Asteraceae
(Helenium Dancing Flames) Bright flame orange flowers which age well and are suffused with red are produced in late summer and autumn. A rare variety which offers much to prolong garden interest. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
7'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Konigstiger'
Asteraceae
Such a showy and eyecatching flower that you would perhaps expect to see it on an annual rather than a perennial. Still rare but will not be for long!
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'
Asteraceae
A classic cottage garden or herbaceous border plant. A beautiful rich red maroon ageing to more ochre tints. Lovely lead into autumn colours. Always poular and rightly so.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Red Army'
Asteraceae
A welcome new compact and sturdy variety. The flowers change from yellow / orange to bright red and are produced over an extended period of time.(Jun-Oct. Sun normal soil.)
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Red Jewel'
Asteraceae
Well named, shiny ruby red flowers with maroon centres which don't fade as they age. Compact size; flowers mid summer to early autumn. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Riverton Beauty'
Asteraceae
(5'). Often mislabelled as H. Julisonne which is not avaiable in the UK. This is a beautiful clear yellow flower with a brown centre. Flowering late August onwards. It is an old variety receiving an Award of Merit in 1909, and has stood the test of time. Easy and definitely a good do'er slowly producing good floriferous clumps.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Riverton Gem'
Asteraceae
(5'). A tall, rare variety with brown coned, orange flowers tipped in yellow, freely produced over a long period. (-16°C).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Ruby Tuesday'
Asteraceae
The most compact of all the Heleniums and needs no staking due to the sturdy stems the flowers are of a rich, dark ruby and produced in profusion for weeks on end July to September. Excellent for pots or mid to front of border and combines well with Helenium Red Army and Sahin's Early Flowerer.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
20"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'
Asteraceae
My find of 1999, a plant which flowers so tidily for such a long period of time (June-Nov.) with red & yellow streaked orange petals. This is one plant that customers tell me about - they cannot believe its persistence in flower. Not only that but the colour change is dramatic from yellow orange at opening to red orange at maturity.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Helianthus 'Carine'
Asteraceae
Similar to Helianthus Lemon Queen but this is shorter (5' rather than 6'), has dark stems and softer creamy yellow flowers. It also spreads more whereas Lemon Queen is a steady clumper. (Its horses for courses really). It was much requested in its first year herer and now we have it for sale. Covered in flowers late Aug. thru to Oct. Lovely
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'
Asteraceae
A perennial sun flower with hundreds of starry pale yellow suns produced from late August until November. Lovely with azure Salvia uliginosa & a must for an autumn bed. It buzzes with bees and comes into its prime when many other plants are fading away. Highly recommended. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
6'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.90
Helleborous hybridus Double white Picotee
Ranunculaceae
(1'). Sumptuous double white spotted flowers in winter and early spring the spotting giving a picotee effect. A lovely var. for light to heavy shade.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.90
Helleborous x hybridus
Ranunculaceae
H. x hybridus is the correct name for what we have always called H. orientalis which is actually a species rather than the hybrids which we grow as Lenten rose. These are plants from specially selected parents but normally as yet unflowered. Some are spotted some not and in a variety of colours. If you have special colour requirements please ask and I will see what we can do.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Helleborous x hybridus 'Anemone Centered Double'
Ranunculaceae
These seedlings come 95% true with white flowers attractively spotted in red. The centre of which is full of smaller petals usually also spotted. An exquisite form. Flowering size.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.90
Helleborous x hybridus 'Double Forms'
Ranunculaceae
(1'). The rare and sought after beautiful double types of mixed colours although mostly whites and pale pinks with some spotted, all lovely. Easy in semi shade or sun. Flowers Jan to April. (-18°C).
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£6.90
Helleborous x nigercors
Ranunculaceae
A rare and sought after hybrid between H. niger and H. corsicus (now H. argutifolius) this form has huge white flowers which start early; often end of Nov. and continue to May. It is also worth growing purely for the foliage which is silvery glaucous bluey green. Some shade
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon'
Liliaceae
A multiple award winning daylily which has made it rightly famous, but until very recently unobtainable in the UK. Lavender with a bold plum, purple eye. Flowers well held and produced in a phenomenal quantity. Reblooms, scented with 5" flowers.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
22''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£5.50
Hemerocallis 'Arctic Snow'
Liliaceae
The largest flowered of the white Daylilies with 6" robust blooms of vanilla, delicately ruffled at the edges & fragrant. This is a very popular variety which flowers exceedingly well each summer. All daylilies flower best in sun but will do all right in partial shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
24''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Autumn Red'
Liliaceae
A usefully taller day lily with large flowers of rich ruby red with a velvet texture. Flowering late June onwards but as the name suggests often reblooming in the fall. All daylilies flower best in sun but will give a good account of themselves in partial shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Awesome Blossom'
Liliaceae
A stunning dusky rose with a huge blackish plum eye and plum braiding on the edge of the heavily textured and ruffled petals. Large (5") flowers and good reblooming variety. Specialist growers charge over £13.00! Few only.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.50
Hemerocallis 'Bela Lugosi'
Liliaceae
Only bred in '95 this already famous daylily has dramatic, ruffled, large (6") flowers of rich deep purple and a contrasting green-yellow throat -think brambles & lime. It really is astonishing. All daylilies flower best in sun but will give a good account of themselves in partial shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
33''
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Big Smile'
Liliaceae
Huge (7") bright yellow flowers which have their petals extravagantly ruffled with pink. A confectioners delight of pear drop colours. All daylilies flower best in sun but will give a good account of themselves in partial shade. Few only.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Black Emanuella'
Liliaceae
A new introduction which, as the name suggests, sports the darkest satiny purple flowers which are quite starily shaped with a tiny lemon throat. Special and incredibly popular here at the nursery.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Blueberry Cream'
Liliaceae
Another top flight recent introduction only being bred in 2000. Dramatic colouring of yellow petals with a large deep red-purple eye and ruffled edge to the petals Large flowered and scented. Sun
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
33''
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.50
Hemerocallis 'Bonanza'
Liliaceae
Startling yellow flowers with dark maroon centre, reliable & vigorous.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Burning Daylight'
Liliaceae
A large flowered variety which has well stood the test of time. Almost fluorescent tangerine orange flowers which shine out in the garden. Petals are strong and the colour doesn't fade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
28''
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Canadian Border Patrol'
Liliaceae
I have been wanting to offer this spectacular day lily for some years. The large, pale peach flowers are edged with purple which accentuates the stunning purple eye. Often reblooms. My ony question: 'who names these plants' ? Sun.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
28''
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Catherine Woodbery'
Liliaceae
A very popular (& sought after) cultivar in the UK. Large (6") ruffled blush pink flowers with a lime green throat & exquisite perfume. Good flowering performer every year and a lovely colour to put with others in the garden.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
28''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Cedar Waxwing'
Liliaceae
Only ever a few of this slow to propagate but very floriferous plant. I had a picture of it published in the Sunday Express gardening section where they labelled it a Penstemon but that's another story. Huge satiny pink flowers with a ruffled edge & long flowering.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Cherry Cheeks'
Liliaceae
A large flowered older variety which is better than many modern introductions. Very reliable and free flowering. Large leaves are impressive and the cherry rose flowers are sumptuous.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
28''
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Chicago Knobby'
Not sure who names these... but a lovely soft purple large flower with a yellow eye over many weks in mid summer. Sun, easy. (-18░C).
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Christmas Island'
Liliaceae
A red day lily sounds ordinary but this shines out in the garden having triangular deep glowing red flowers with a dominant yellow and green eye. Much requested. Sun
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Corky'
Liliaceae
A classic daylily raised in 1959 & still surpasses many newer cultivars. The bell-like 3" lemon flowers have a seer sucker texture & show well against the mahogany wiry scapes & petal backs. June-July. Thoroughly recommended
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
32''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Destined to See'
Liliaceae
Sumptuously large (6") flowers are creamy blue with a startling lavender and purple eye. This colour is repeated on the petal edges giving a picotee effect. Scented. All daylilies flower best in sun but will give a good account of themselves in partial shade. Few.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Dorothy McDade'
Liliaceae
A lovely old fashioned type with pale lemon yellow flowers which are scented. Reliable and good natured. Sun or light shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Double River Wye'
Liliaceae
A good shaped double (i.e. not a dogs dinner) of creamy lemon yellow, long flowering (June-August). Tough border plant, will not die out for no reason.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Dutch Gold'
Liliaceae
Excellent constitution, with an abundance of large (4"), orange / gold flowers. Not for the faint hearted!
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£3.90
Hemerocallis 'El Desperado'
Liliaceae
Another stunning combination of colours with large mustard yellow flowers with a dark plum eye and picotee edge. A hard working garden perennial.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
27''
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Frans Hals'
Liliaceae
The first Day lily I ever bought took my eye because of its startling colour contrast of alternating petals of orange & cinnamon red. Even the red petals have an orange midrib enhancing the 'starry' effect (June-August).
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Gentle Shepherd'
Liliaceae
Widely considered the best white Hemerocallis, and asked for by name very frequently it is actually more a parchment white rather than Dulux white but excellent all the same. The flowers are large (5" across), rounded and have a yellow and green throat. The photograph does not do it justice.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Golden Chimes'
Liliaceae
A deservedly famous and top notch daylily. Masses of golden, bell shaped flowes which arise from very dark stems and buds-always a winning combination. Good in bold clumps, recommended.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'James Marsh'
Liliaceae
An excellent work horse, easy, rewarding daylily, still one of the best reds with large (6.5") scarlet flowers.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
28''
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Jan's Twister'
Liliaceae
The spider day lilies (those with long thin ribbon like petals) have always had an extreme fascination for me. Many are terribly slow growing and some are reluctant to flower well in the UK which is why this form is so special. It is strong and floriferous bearing enormous (11") flws. of curled and curved peach petals which are extremely elegant. Sun.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
28''
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£8.90
Hemerocallis 'Joan Senior'
Liliaceae
For years this has been a top choice for a white day lily. Not pure white, none are, this is the most reliable, largest flowering' near white available. Good in full sun but partial shade will show off the beaiful flowers to their best.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Lavender Deal'
Liliaceae
Distinct well held flowers of a pale plummy blue with cream midrib highlights and a yellowy centre much requested last year. Will do best in sun but gives a good account of itself in partial shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30''
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Light Years Away'
Liliaceae
A very sought after plant with large (5.5") salmon pink flowers and a distinct cream bubbly margin to the petals. Unique and rare. Specialist growers charge over £12 a plant! Sun best.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.50
Hemerocallis 'Maragaret Perry'
Liliaceae
A rare old variety which has a simple elegance in the way it holds its many starry orange flowers each of which has a chevron of red in the centre. Tough and reliable and able to take some shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Mauna Loa'
Liliaceae
It is with great pleasure that I am able to re-offer this startling plant. A large flower of a unique brilliant tangerine orange that takes no prisoners.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
22''
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Missenden'
Liliaceae
This tall day lily has good sized trumpets of bright red well held on strong vertical stems. It is thus excellent for the back of the border or around the base of statues etc. AGM
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
4'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Moonlit Masquerade'
Liliaceae
Each year I sell out of this fabulous day lily. Given a good summer reblooms until mid October! Large creamy flowers have a superbly contrasting dark maroon eye. It really is fantastic and explains why specialist Hemerocallis growers sell it at more than £12
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Navajo Princess'
Liliaceae
Triangular shaped flowers of soft pink with a mirroring raspberry triangular flash surrounding a triangular lime yellow centre. A unique pattern and the way that it is repeated concentrically through the flower is outstanding. Few only.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.50
Hemerocallis 'Night Beacon'
Liliaceae
A stunning day lily with rich dark purple recurved petals contrasted by a lime green and yellow throat. Well named it does seem to call out to you across the garden. Sought after. Sun.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Nile Crane'
Liliaceae
A good reblooming variety with 5" blooms of lavender rose and a cream throat, scented. July-Aug.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Oakes Love'
Liliaceae
An enormous curly spider (ie with long ribbon like, curled petals) of gorgeus rich pink & a softer rose halo in the middle. Strong flower stems hold the huge (8") flowers aloft. Evergreen foliage, a very rare, sought after plant. Sun
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£8.90
Hemerocallis 'Pink Damask'
Liliaceae
Lily -shaped terracotta pink flowers are freely produced over vigorous plants. AGM
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Pink Lady'
Liliaceae
Narrow petalled, looking almost like a spider, and a soft copper pink flower with a darker central chevron on this aristocratic old-timer. Rarely offered. Will take some shade.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
30"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Queen of May'
Liliaceae
A worthwhile addition to the garden due to its early flowering and height. The delightfully scented flowers are orange-yellow, and well held above other plants in flower at the time. Easy and reliable, mine has continued to thrive in unimproved clay for ten years; flowers best in sun.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Raspberry Candy'
Liliaceae
Another reblooming day lily with a large flower possessing a raspberry red centre over diamond dusted cream petals.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Red Precious'
Liliaceae
A wonderful fiery scarlet which looks very similar to a Hippeastrum (Amaryllis). This was very rare just a few years ago but by obtaining it from the NCCPG and then propagating it hard I have managed to rescue it from oblivion. Easy and reliable.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Renee'
Liliaceae
A few only of this award winner of the impressive Stout medal with lovely lemon yellow and gold long petals. Rare and quested after.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
25"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Romance'
Liliaceae
A large, good sized soft red flower with small yellow eye and often a thin margin of white around the broad petals. Sun, not particular as to soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.56
Hemerocallis 'Royal Braid
Liliaceae
Another plant I am incredibly pleased to be able to offer again this year. (It sold out last year). The five inch flowers are creamy lavender with a bold royal purple eye, the stunning difference between this & most other daylilies is the braiding of the edge of the petals with silver & purple. This has led this cultivar to be one of the two most talked about & anticipated Daylilies of the last 10 years & led to specialist daylily nurseries charging over £14 for plants recently Still very rare few only. Scented.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£5.50
Hemerocallis 'Sabine Bauer'
Liliaceae
Dramatic, good performer, a much waited for introduction having huge (6") flowers of white although most is covered with a blackish purple eye. The jagged edged petals are margined with black purple also. Specialist growers sell for over £17.00!
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£5.90
Hemerocallis 'Stafford'
Liliaceae
The scarlet 4" flowers are held high above the foliage on strong stems. The colour is seemingly intensified because each petal has a thin yellow midrib which also gives a graceful air. Sought after because it is taller than most and will take partial shade well although flowers best in more sun. A particularly good form as it is so adaptable and doesn't suffer from gall midge.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Startle'
Liliaceae
Well named! Another distinct and very desirable flower having large (5") pink-red flowers which are heavily ruffled and fringed with white. Sun and benfeits from a warm position to bring out the best colour in the flower.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy'
Liliaceae
The red eye is echoed by the red braiding on the outside of the bright pink flowers.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Tuscawilla Tigress'
Liliaceae
An excellent zingy orange glowing plant with large flowers of rich bright orange. Reflowers well and has a lighter orange star though the petals. Sun, any soil.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.90
Hemerocallis 'Wayside Green Lamp'
Liliaceae
A gorgeous mixture of pink shot through with pale coppery orange and a lime green and yellow throat. These flowers glisten in the sun. Will take light shade. Very reliable and difficult to kill. Few only.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£4.50
Hemerocallis 'Yabba Dabba Doo'
Liliaceae
Another amazing spider (ie with long ribbon like, curled petals) flowered day lily with huge flowers (10") bright violet purple petals and a lime green throat. Very heavy flowering & strong stems keep the myriad of blooms well held. Award winner.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£8.90
Hemerocallis altissima
Liliaceae
Very rarely offered is this very tall, yellow flowered species. Deliciously scented with evening opening flowers & slightly spidery petals. As a bonus flowers later than other daylilies from midsummer to autumn. Has been used a lot in breeding work to increase height and spidery petals.
Position:
Sun
Soil type:
Any
Height:
5-6'
Min. temp:
-15°c
Price:
£4.90
Heuchera 'Beaujolais'
Saxifragaceae
Another new hybrid but with good vigour and almost translucent pinky red rounded leaves turning more purple in summer. Very effective in the garden. Creamy pink flowers in summer. Light to part shade, reasonable soil. Photo shows the change in leaf colour as the season progresses. This cultivar is an excellent garden performer
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Heuchera 'Brownies'
Saxifragaceae
Yes really up to 3' or a bit more! Big, imposing fawny-coco hairy foliage with tall heads of misty white flowers. A really good structural plant. Light to partial shade. In autumn leaves take on more pinky tones. Good winter colour.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Heuchera 'Can Can'
Saxifragaceae
EVERGREEN- Well ever maroon and pewter foliage which is incredibly ruffled-like a can can dress. Easy and effective in part shade. AGM
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.20
Heuchera 'Caramel'
Saxifragaceae
The colour of heuchera Amber Waves but from a vigorous, easy plant. (Amber waves was the first Heuchera to have the unique amber / bronze -yellow foliage but was slow to grow). This has large golden caramel foliage with red undersides. Cream flowers. An exceptional plant. Sun to part shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10''
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Heuchera 'Georgia Peach'
Saxifragaceae
Fabulous, billowy luminous peach and silver foliage lights up the garden. White starry flowers in summer. Light to mid shade, especially not mid day sun, not too dry, reasonable soil. Has made an excellent clump in our garden.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'
Saxifragaceae
A fabulous new Heuchera with plum black leaves speckled and blotched with pinky-red. An absolute delight in pots or contrasting with green leaved plants, especially if they have sword shaped leaves. For sun to part shade. (-16°C).
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
10"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Heuchera 'Mocha'
Saxifragaceae
A new and destined to be popular plant with superb purple leaves overlaid with red and aging orange. A strong grower and reliably perennial. Distinct, one of the most popular plants I sold last year. For sun to shade, not waterlogged.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
16"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Heuchera 'Pinot Gris'
Saxifragaceae
(2'). A great addition to the foliage range available in Heucheras. This has ginger & silver leaves which get progressively redder in winter. Vigorous growth and pink wands of starry flowers during late spring thru to autumn. Lovely. Part shade.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.50
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'
Saxifragaceae
Very attractive pewter leaves with dark purple veins and a dark purple reverse. A vigorous and eyecatching plant good for pots or the border. The flower are large and pearly white over much of the year. Sun to almost full shade.
Position:
Any
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.20
Heuchera 'Tiramisu'
Saxifragaceae
A new plant from Thierry Delabroye who brought us the classic Heuchera Caramel. This plant has good pink flowers but as ever it is the leaves which are the main reason for growing it. They appear golden yellow with red flame veining in spring, age to chartreuse in summer and then burnt orange and red in the autumn. Prefers some shade and will row under quite heavy shade. Excellent compact ground cover and destined for great things. Good in pots.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
19"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.50
Heuchera 'Venus'
Saxifragaceae
A tough winter evergreen variety with large robust foliage of silver sheened leaves with a contrasting, pink flushed, dark veining. Very good in pots and ground cover. Rabbit and deer resistant.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
19"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£4.20
Heucherella 'Golden Zebra'
Saxifragaceae
A new and still rare vigorous variety with lime yellow new leaves maturing to golden yellow with highly contrasting red centres. In autumn as temperatures fall the leaves get progressively pinker. Good for partial shade. Frothy wands of white starry flowers in summer. Put with dark leaved Heucheras for zing!
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
1'
Min. temp:
-14°c
Price:
£4.20
Heucherella 'Stoplight'
Saxifragaceae
A robust brilliant yellow leaved form that has a prominent blood red centre. Excellent contrast to purple Heucheras & a must for shady borders. White starry flws. in spring/summer.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
8"
Min. temp:
-12°c
Price:
£4.50
Hosta 'Big Daddy'
Hostaceae
A great big luxuriant hosta with large leaves (11") of glaucous grey blue. White tall flowers. Excellent autumn colouring of gold and coppery bronze.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£6.50
Hosta 'Big Mama'
Hostaceae
A giant hosta with huge (18") leaves of a deep blue-green, each leaf is cupped with some puckering. Near white flws. Why not have it next to Big Daddy? Shade or partial shade.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
3.5'
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£6.50
Hosta 'Blue Angel'
Hostaceae
A very large leaved, very good blue. Has a white bloom which adds to the attraction of the puckered and veined leaves that resist slug and snail attack. A tall and dramatic plant for full or partial shade.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2.5'
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£5.90
Hosta 'Cherry Berry'
Hostaceae
A medium sized hosta which I had admired in pictures but somewhat doubted its worth in the garden. Then last October saw a lovely specimen and was hooked! Has vanilla cream centered leaves which are jaggedly margined by lime and then a rich mid green. The leaf stalk and especially the flower stalk are a conspicuous red giving good colour in late summer and autumn. The good purple flowers are then followed by red cherry like fruits.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
2'
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£5.90
Hosta 'Dream Weaver'
Hostaceae
Often sold out is this fabulous, rare Hosta with broad blue green leaves with a creamy yellow centre. Distinct and very eye catching. Part or full shade.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£6.50
Hosta 'El Nino'
Hostaceae
A new beautiful hosta a sport from Halcyon (excellent parentage) with the same glaucous blue leaves but now wide flame edged in white. The leaves remain into late autumn when most other Hostas have completely disappeared. Very special.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
20''
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£6.50
Hosta 'Fire Island'
Hostaceae
I have been asked to offer this stunning Hosta many times recently. It is very different with striking golden leaves and deep red stems, the colour just suffusing into the lower leaf. In autumn leaves turn to a golden yellow. Very dramatic and good.
Position:
Part shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
18"
Min. temp:
-16°c
Price:
£6.90
Hosta 'Fire and Ice'
Hostaceae
Of all the Hostas I grow I can never produce enough of this one. Pure white leaf centres are edged with rich green. Distinct and much sought after. Shade or partial shade.
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
26''
Min. temp:
-18°c
Price:
£5.50
Hosta 'Francee'
Hostaceae
A real favourite; olive green leaves with a startling white margin. Lavender flowers complete the picture of a Hosta which looks good all season long & performs particularly well in a container. In autumn the leaves go a lovely golden yellow before falling. AGM
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
24''x36''
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.90
Hosta 'Frances Williams'
Hostaceae
This one does require shade to prevent the superb creamy yellow margins of the large, round, blue green leaves from scorching. In autumn the leaves turn a good golden yellow before falling. White flowers on tall scapes. AGM
Position:
Shade
Soil type:
Any
Height:
24''x36''
Min. temp:
-20°c
Price:
£4.50
Hosta 'Halcyon'
Hostaceae
The best blue if not one of the best of all Hostas! Lovely heart -shaped leaves & a de