Herbaceous Perennials

Alchemilla mollis or Lady's Mantle is a frost hardy perennial, very useful for dry shade.  The l ime green foliage covered in fine silvery hairs which repel water droplets making them sit on the leaf like jewels . Alchemilla mollis has sprays of yellowish flowers in summer. Makes a good groundcover plant , reducing weed growth. Eventual ht 40cm, spread 60cm in 3 years. Alchemilla will g row in sun or shade, very tolerant of dry soils. Fully hardy but dies back in winter. Remove old foliage in...

Coleus canina , now named by the RHS as Plectranthus ornatus , nick-named 'Scardy Cat' is a relatively new plant to cultivation which has a pungent smell reputed to scare cats away , as well as dogs, badgers etc.  Coleus canina likes  sun & well drained soil, in pots or the garden, tolerates light frost if kept dry. Trim in spring. Height and spread approx 40cm in two years. A great way of deterring cats from your garden and recommended by the 'Vegan Society' as a humane form of pest...

Coreopsis verticilliata Zagreb is a bushy perennial with fine, fern like foliage topped with masses of golden yellow flowers all summer.  This Coreopsis is also known as Tickseed. It grows best in sun or part shade and free draining soil. Cut back the old foliage in spring.  Ht to 30 cm (12"). Frost hardy but dies back in winter. Coreopsis verticilliata Zagreb looks good mixed with other perennials to make a cottage garden effect In 1 litre pots. Size depends on the time of year supplied,...

Crocosmia Venus is a new variety of this hardy herbaceous perennial which grows from a bulb. A makes a spectacular clump of sword shaped leaves after just a few years, and each pair of leaves has a spike of  bright orange, funnel shaped flowers, with a golden yellow centre, from June to September . Cocosmia Venus grows to 60cm (2ft). Sun or part shade, well drained soil. Supplied in a 2 litre size, a good potful of flowering size plants, height depends on time of year ordered, from June onwards...

Darmera peltata is an unusual perennial from India with large circular leaves held upright like umbrellas. Looks stunning in mixed borders and apart from the foliage it has white or pink flowers. Fully hardy but needs moist soils or even boggy conditions. Slow growing Supplied in a 2 litre pot, ht varies according the time of year ordered. Shipped within 3 days

Eucomis Oakhurst is one of the best varieties with foliage which gradually becomes dark purple and the large flower is dusky pink. Fantastic in pots on the patio . Grows to a height of about 60cm (2ft). Eucomis originate in South Africa Supplied in 2 litre pots. Ht depends on time of year ordered, if the size is important to you please conatct us before ordering. Shipped in 1 to 3 days and have the common name of Pineapple Lily . The lush, strap like foliage and pineapple shaped flower gives...

Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow is a spectacular euphorbia with rosettes of lush green foliage topped by  bright red bracts and small yellow flowers. Euphorbia Fireglow is a superb addition to the border. Like other Euphorbias it dies back in winter, remove old foliage either autumn or early spring before new shoots appear. Ht 90cm. The sap of Euphorbia Fireglow can cause skin irritation, especially in sunlight Supplied in 1 litre pots, a good clump that will flower next year, pot grown. Shipped...

Euphorbia robbiae is an evergreen perennial with upright stems topped by clusters of lime green flowers.  A very easy plant to grow, suits dry soils and likes full sun . Euphorbia robbiae should be cut down after flowering and new foliage and flowers then emerges. The sap can cause skin irritation, especially in sunlight. Ht to 40cm, spread 40cm. Supplied in a 1.5 litre pot, will soon make a good clump when planted out. Shipped in 1 - 3 days

Geranium Walter's Gift  is a frost hardy, semi-evergreen perennial with maroon blotched foliage and small, pale pink flowers with magenta veins . Great groundcover plant which will prevent weed growth and it repeat flowers from early summer through autumn. Ht to 40cm. Geranium Walter's Gift grows in sun or part shade and any soil except waterlogged. Like most hardy geraniums, Geranium Walter's Gift should be cut back to about 10cm from the ground after flowering to stimulate fresh growth and...

Geum Lady Strathden has masses of yellow flowers from early summer onwards. Forms low mounds of foliage with tall flower spikes. Geum Lady Strathden makes a good groundcover plant . Supplied in a 1.5 litre pot, bushy plants, will flower this summer. Actual height will depend on time of year. Shipped within 3 days

Helenium Wyndley is a lovely clump forming perennial with stunning daisy like flowers over a long period in later summer to autumn. Wyndley has rich golden yellow petals.  Grows to 90cm (3'). Best in full sun or part shade and well drained soils. Spread 60cm in 3 years.  Fully hardy but dies back in winter. Remove old foliage in autumn or spring. Split up the clumps every three years Supplied in a 2 litre pot, a good clump, height and flowering condition varies according the time of year...

Heuchera Lime Rickey is a lovely new variey of this frost hardy, evergreen perennial. Bred in America the stunning lime green foliage makes it a great contrast plant, especially with dark leafed heucheras and garden perennials. Very attractive foliage with small white flowers. Makes good groundcover plant, maximum height approc 30cm (1') so excellent near the front of borders. Heuchera Lime Rikey thrives in dappled or part shade and any fertile soil . Fully hardy and semi evergreen , remove old...

Heuchera Palace Purple is a useful evergreen groundcover plant with rich burgundy coloured foliage and frothy white flowers in spring/summer. Very easy to grow in moist soil & sun or part shade. Useful for winter pots, tubs and hanging baskets where it will fill space and gently hang over the side of the containers. If used in pots they can later be planted in the garden where they will help suppress weeds Bushy plants in 1 litre pots, ht approx 20-25cm, spread approx. 20cm. Shipped in 1 -...

Incarvillea or Hardy Gloxinia is a clump forming perennial with large trumpet shaped, pink flowers in summer. Frost hardy but protect crown with bracken, straw etc. in winter. Sun or part shade, well drained soil. Ht to 75 cm (2.5ft).  Cut back old foliage each spring Supplied in a pre-pack of 2 roots, size 3. Shipped within 3 days

Leucanthemum Snow Lady is a hardy perennial popular in cottage gardens for it's huge white daisy-like flowers through summer. Leucanthemum was sometimes called 'Esther Reid' post second world war. It is very easy to grow and perfectly frost hardy. Ht to 50cm (2.7ft). Sun or part shade, any well drained soil Supplied in 2 litre pots, good clump, flowering size. Actual ht depends on time of year. Shipped within 3 days

Lobelia cardinalis Fan Red is a colourful hardy perennial with lush fresh green foliage and spikes  bright carmine red flowers . It has a long flowering season from mid-summer to autumn. To 60 cm (2 ft). Sun or part shade. Lobelia cardinalis prefers moist soils and is even suitable for a bog garden Supplied in 1 litre pots, flowering size plants, height depends on time of year shipped, you can email us if you want to check the size before ordering. Container grown - can be planted all year...

Lobelia Queen Victoria is a colourful hardy perennial with dark purple foliage which makes an excellent contrast to the spikes of bright carmine red flowers . It has a long flowering season from mid-summer to autumn. To 60 cm (2 ft). Sun or part shade. Lobelia Queen Victoria prefers moist soils and is even suitable for a bog garden Supplied in 1 litre pots, young plants but flowering size, height depends on time of year shipped, you can email us to check the size before ordering

Nerine bowdenii has exotic blooms in fuchsia pink during in summer , held high above the strap like foliage. Flowers best in full sun and well drained soil , especially when the bulbs are crowded. Nerine bowdenii is the only reliably hardy Nerine and survives in all but the coldest parts of the country . Ht 60cm. Planting instructions on the pack Supplied in a pre-pack of 3 bulbs, size 12+. Normally shipped same day if ordered by 12 noon (Mon-Fri)

Ophiopogon nigrescens , commonly known as 'Lily Turf' is an  evergreen grass-like perennial with almost black foliage & bell like purplish white flowers . Ophiopogon nigrescens is amazingly easy to grow and will spread forming nice drifts. Gets to 20cm (8"). Sun/part shade, best in rich peaty soils Supplied in a 1.5 litre pot, good clump with multiple leaves, ht approx 10cm. Shipped within 3 days

Phlomis fruticosa  is a frost hardy perennial with attractive greyish leaves and very unusual spikes of yellow flowers in summer which are arranged in rings around the stem. In winter Phlomis fruticosa has attractive seed cases which provide excellent little shelters for beneficial insects like ladybirds.  Makes an excellent cottage garden plant growing to about 90cm Supplied in a 3 litre pot, good bushy plants which will make a large clump during the first season. They may be dormant if you...

Primula veris, better known as the native flower Cowslip or Paigles, as they are called in Suffolk. Lightly scented, nodding flowers held on long slender stems. Ideal for grassy areas, banks and border edging. Sow February to April or September to November. Size varies according to time of year shipped, please check before ordering if this is important to you. Shipped within 3 days

Rudbeckia Goldsturm is a frost hardy perennial plant with large yellow daisy flowers with dark brown centres from later summer until well into autumn. Rudbeckia Goldsturm provides very useful late season colour . Perfect for 'Prairie' planting mixed in drifts with grasses . Aslo suitable for the cottage garden look. Good drought tolerance once established.  Ht. 90cm (3'). Sun or part shade Supplied in a 2 litre pot. Good bushy plants, flowering size. Actual height will depend on time of year....

Sedum Matrona  is a frost hardy perennial plant with thick fleshy leaves, purple green in colour. The pink flowers are very attractive to bees and butterflies . Flowers in autumn when many other plants are passed their best. Grows to 50cm, spread to 40cm. Best in well drained soil, full sum or part shade. Excellent drought tolerance once established.  Supplied in a 1 litre pot. Good bushy plants, flowering size. Actual height will depend on time of year. Shipped within 3 days

The Arum Lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica is a hardy perennial with lush arrow shaped foliage and huge white funnel like flowers. Needs reliable moist soil or can be stood in water as a marginal. The Arum Lily is sometimes evergreen in mild winters , when grown as a marginal. Grows to 75cm in 5 years. Sun or part shade Supplied in a 2 litre pot. Good potful which are flowering size. Actual height will depend on time of year. Shipped within 3 days