Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Anemone hybrida ‘Queen Charlotte’
Anemone hybrida ‘Queen Charlotte’ is a great addition to the late summer and early autumn border. This Japanese anemone really stands out from the crowd, filling the garden with beautiful pink daisy-like blooms held aloof on wiry stems above attractive, lush foliage. The charming pale pink flowers of this hardy perennial have double petals with
Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’
Fully double, scarlet red Geum flowers rise above clumps of foliage on thin, wiry stems. Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’ adds a bright splash of colour to borders – the large flowers make a dazzling and unusual addition to cut flower arrangements too.
Lupin ‘My Castle’
A robust, bright red perennial that sends up magnificent flower spires in June and July adding height to herbaceous and mixed borders. A traditional cottage garden plant, this new vibrant red variety will make a dramatic statement when planted in large drifts in garden borders and also will add splashes of colour when planted amongst
Alchemilla mollis
A beautiful herbaceous perennial with pleated, fan shaped leaves that become jewelled with twinkling raindrops. Throughout the summer, plumes of honey-scented, lime green flowers create a frothy haze above the apple-green foliage.
Verbascum x hybrida ‘Southern Charm’
Thanks to successful breeding we can now have the versatile Verbascum in gorgeous pastel shades. Long spikes bear 1in flowers in shades of apricot, dusky pink, cream and lavender-pink over a long period. Use them for bedding (sown in the previous autumn), herbaceous borders and containers. Do not forget that they make fantastic cut flowers
Hosta ‘Wide Brim’
Hostas are loved for their bold foliage that provide interest in very shaded areas of the garden, where other plants would struggle to grow. Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ is a striking variety, that has variegated foliage with deep green centres and pale creamy-yellow margins. In July, lilac-blue, funneled shaped flowers emerge on tall stems (up to
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae is an evergreen perennial that thrives in the dappled shade of deciduous trees, even coping with those tricky areas of dry shade.
Hosta ‘Great Expectations’
Charles Dickens himself would have been delighted to learn that his classic novel shares its name with this fantastic hardy perennial. Hosta ‘Great Expectations’ has stiff, heart shaped foliage, the variegated leaves of which consist of splashes of yellow and green. This variety of Plantain Lily is early to flower, producing bell-shaped blooms of a
Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’
An easy to grow evergreen plant for patio pots, borders and rockeries. Festuca glauca has grassy leaves, which are an unusual shade of cobalt blue. An excellent plant for designing in the garden, thanks to the architectural appearance.
Geum ‘Mrs J. Bradshaw’
Love bright colours? This little plant makes a big impact with its frill of flame-red petals around a speckled whirl of yellow anthers. The vibrant flowers of Geum ‘Mrs J. Bradshaw’ grow on tall stems, raising them high above their clump of semi evergreen leaves. A great cottage garden plant, this dazzling Avens looks good
Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’
Creating a mass of lavender-blue flowers all summer long, Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ is a favourite with gardeners all over the UK. It’s a real stunner as a single plant or in a group, and well deserves its RHS Award of Garden Merit. This Cranesbill is easy to grow in sun or part shade at the
Allium sphaerocephalon
An understated allium with unusual oval-shaped, purple-green flower heads perched atop tall, slender stems. Like all Alliums, this bulb is easy to grow on well-drained soil, and will virtually take care of itself.
Acanthus mollis
Given plenty of space, this majestic, architectural perennial makes a superb specimen plant. The glossy, deeply serrated foliage forms an attractive spreading clump that remains semi-evergreen in mild areas.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
This hardy perennial Salvia forms a hazy mass of upright purple stems crowded with violet blooms throughout summer. The rough green foliage beneath is aromatic when crushed, and shows good drought tolerance once established.
Lupin ‘The Page’
Lupin ‘The Page’ has long been a favourite of cottage garden aficionados. With its twin-toned crimson colours, this easy-to-grow lupin provides a particularly long flowering period throughout the summer. It performs equally well in shade or sun. Lupin ‘The Page’ is always in demand as an addition to herbaceous borders because of its early season
Astrantia major ‘Moulin Rouge’
Astrantia major ‘Moulin Rouge’ is a recent introduction that brings a splash of colour to summer borders. The bright red, pincushion flowers perch delicately upon slender stems, swaying gently above loose clumps of foliage. The attractive leaves are glossy green and deeply cut, adding texture to planting schemes.
Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’
If you?re a fan of bright colours and grasses, Imperata cylindrical ‘Rubra? combines both into one, producing an unusual and dramatic grass. The leaves are green at the base, with red tips that appear more intense as summer progresses into autumn, when they begin to shine like a jewel and light up the garden when
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Apricot’
Providing the same spectacular garden performance as customer favourite ‘Arizona Sun’, we are pleased to offer a spectacular new dwarf gaillardia from seed – ‘Arizona Apricot’. They are long-flowering and low-maintenance, perfect for containers and for filling gaps at the front of a border. Flowering in their first year, colourful blooms sit neatly above uniform,
Lupin ‘The Chatelaine’
With its twin-tone white and pink blooms, the charming Lupin ‘The Chatelaine’ brings a contemporary twist to conventional garden designs. It’s a robust, tough, perennial which produces fine, elegant floral displays from early summer onwards. Each spire is clustered with attractive little flowers. Lupin ‘The Chatelaine’ is a real favourite of cottage gardeners, bringing style
