Cottage gardens encompass all sorts of plants, from herbaceous perennials to shrubs and annuals, all planted closely together to create an informal, random appearance. They are often valued for their attractiveness to wildlife and informal growth habit. Try growing climbing plants over arbours and throw in a few herbs and fruit plants for a genuine look! We have a fabulous range of cottage garden plants, all representing excellent value for money. For tips and advice see our guide to growing perennial plants and view our informative video.
Geranium 'Rozanne'Commonly known as Cranesbill. Followers of the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show will know that this plant was recently awarded 1st place in their ‘Plant of the Centenary’. Geranium 'Rozanne' produces an abundance of lilac blue flowers. These hardy perennial plants make excellent ground cover and help create beautiful cottage garden style planting schemes. Flowering right through the summer, if the plant starts to look a little tired simply cut right back and it will come back with new growth and another flush of flowers. Cranesbill make a lovely companion plant for roses and are superb for edging the front of informal borders or even gently cascading from patio containers. Their bright autumn foliage extends their season of interest. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Lupin 'Russell Hybrids'Lupinus Marvellous colourful dense spires of blooms which are long flowering and will multiply from year to year to give you a swathe of glorious colour. George Russell spent decades breeding these plants, which were successfully displayed at the Royal Horticultural Society’s June show in 1937. Recently, at this years hundredth RHS Chelsea Flower Show ‘Russell Hybrids’ were voted to 2nd place in the ‘Plant of the Centenary’ showing just how popular they are. Ht. 75-90cm. Supplied in 5cm pots. More info |
Geranium 'Hardy Doubles Collection'(Cranesbill) Undemanding and easy to grow, this marvellous mix of perennial hardy geraniums will grow almost anywhere. Attractive double flowers are produced in abundance on these low growing plants - perfect for creating colourful, low maintenance ground cover or softening the edges of cottage garden borders. Size 1 bare roots supplied.
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Sweet Pea 'Allsorts Mix'Lathyrus Sweet Pea 'Allsorts Mix' is a collection of rare and unusual sweet peas with simple, dainty flowers in a vibrant mixture of colours. Grow these gems up obelisks, trellis and fences for a kaleidoscopic addition to the summer garden. Try collecting the seeds of your favourites and grow your own unique colours each year! Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Clematis 'Bell Flowered Collection'This delicate bell-flowered clematis collection is not only evergreen but will bring its display of flowers in both winter (Winter Beauty and Jingle Bells) and summer (Summer Beauty). The exquisite bell-shaped flowers of Winter Beauty and Jingle Bells sparkle against the lush green foliage from winter to spring and then, from June to September, Summer Beauty takes over with its golden droplet buds opening to slender bell flowers. Why not plant them together so that they mingle as they climb, creating a year-round display to enjoy! Ht. 2-3m. Supplied in 7cm pots. More info |
Diascia 'Little Dancer Collection'(Twinspur) Diascia is highly prized for its froth of richly coloured flowers carried on slender stems. These pretty annuals flower prolifically all summer - cut them back after their first flush of flowers to promote new growth, and they will continue to bloom into autumn! An outstanding plant for rockeries and the front of borders, which can also be planted in hanging baskets to form a lavish sphere of long lasting colour. Supplied as 30mm plugs. Height: 30cm (12") Spread: 50cm (20"). More info |
Spectacular Perennials CollectionA collection of 12 stunning hardy perennials - just perfect for creating a cottage garden or filling in gaps in your borders! These popular perennial plants are exceptional value for money and will get bigger and better each year, filling your garden with colour as well as attracting bees and butterflies. Supplied as plug tray plants.
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Spectacular Perennials CollectionA collection of 12 stunning hardy perennials - just perfect for creating a cottage garden or filling in gaps in your borders! These popular perennial plants are exceptional value for money and will get bigger and better each year, filling your garden with colour as well as attracting bees and butterflies. Supplied as plug tray plants.
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Pinks 'Fragrant and Frilled'Dianthus (Fragrant and Frilled Pinks) Customer Review RatingThis wonderful mix contains some of our best fragrant and frilly dianthus. This beautiful collection of cottage garden favourites produces sweetly scented flowers, all summer long. Forming neat cushions of slender grey green foliage, Pinks are attractive and quick to establish. They also make excellent cut flowers – just perfect for posies and vases. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm plug plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Lavatera 'Barnsley'(Mallow) Free flowering, deciduous shrub. A profusion of large mallow flowers to 7.5cm (3") smother the stems with pink-tinged white petals surrounding a rosy pink eye. Fantastic no-nonsense shrub for your borders and hard to beat for endurance, drought resistance (once established), ease of growing and sheer flower power! Height: 75cm (30") Spread: 60cm (24"). More info |
Helianthus maximiliani(Maximilian Sunflower) This unusual perennial sunflower produces more and more blooms as its stem gets higher. The 7cm (3") wide, golden yellow blooms of Helianthus maximiliani appear all the way up the stem in a tower of colour. Maximilian sunflowers have a sweet chocolate fragrance and make lovely cut flowers. Perfect for growing alongside hollyhocks at the back of cottage garden borders. Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info |
Viola Sorbet CollectionViola x williamsiana
Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The Viola Sorbet collection is ideal for planting up cheery spring baskets and window boxes for a patio display to be proud of. These compact, well branched plants have a neat uniform habit that is perfect for creating professional looking bedding displays. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants.
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Nicotiana 'Eau de Cologne Mixed'(Tobacco Plant) An elegant annual smothered in bright and cheerful blooms which exude a sweet fragrance on warm summer evenings. Nicotiana 'Eau de Cologne Mixed' are mid-height plants with upward facing flowers creating a really dazzling display. Fill your beds, borders and patio containers with these exotic-looking blooms and enjoy a myriad of flowers from midsummer right through until autumn. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
SunDiascia 'Eternal Flames'(Twinspur) Native to South Africa, these pretty Twinspur flowers appear in abundance on slender stems over an incredibly long flowering period! The vibrant pink and orange blooms of this innovative new series are produced on sturdy, upright growth and will keep going all summer right up to the first frosts. Ideal for patio containers, beds and borders, SunDiascia 'Eternal Flames' is a perennial plant hardy to -8°C (18°F), so can be easily overwintered with a little protection from winter weather. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Heuchera 'Ever Colour Collection'(Coral Flower, Coral Bells) These vibrant Heucheras are fantastic for all-year-round interest in the garden thanks to their semi-evergreen foliage. To add to their considerable charm they also produce delicate flowers on tall wiry stems from May to July, which are particularly attractive to bees. Heuchera ‘Ever-colour Collection’ makes a fabulous addition to patio containers, the front of borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants.
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Lupin 'Street Party Collection'Lupinus
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Geum Collection(Avens) What a sumptuous collection of perennial Geum! Like the very best cocktails, these Geum are a mix of richness and colour. They're a plant you don't see in garden centres very often, which is a shame as they're absolutely bullet-proof and probably one of the toughest border plants you could find! Long-flowering throughout summer time and in most sites and situations. Collection comprises: 'Alabama Slammer', 'Totally Tangerine', Mai Tai' and 'Tequila Sunrise'. Ht. 45-60cm. Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Iris Jamboree Mix(Bearded Iris) The shapes and shades of Bearded Iris flowers have long been admired and now our brand new Iris 'Jamboree' collection brings you the best selection of colours and scent! Easy to grow and quick to establish these beautifully scented, vibrant perennials will look amazing in your summer garden borders. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as size 1 bare roots.
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Phlox 'Fragrant Collection'Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Supreme colour and scent from these bold varieties. Plant them in borders close to paths and patios where you can enjoy their enchanting scent on warm summer evenings. Phlox flowers make wonderful cut flowers so you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as bareroot plants. Collection comprises: Nicky (Violet), Laura (Lavender with a white centre), Admiral (Pure white), Orange Perfection (Orange red).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Clematis 'Continuity'(Old Man's Beard) Clematis 'Continuity', true to its name produces beautiful soft pink flowers with prominent creamy yellow anthers, all summer long. The blooms of this repeat-flowering Clematis are borne from May through until August on unusually long stems so are well displayed on the plant. A vigorous growth habit and abundance of blooms make this Clematis plant a winner for covering walls, fences and pergolas. Easy to maintain, Clematis 'Continuity' needs minimal pruning. Height: 6m (20'). Spread: 3m (10'). Pruning group: 1. Supplied in a 7cm pot. More info |
Dianthus 'Scented Collection'(Pinks) This delightful mix contains some of our best fragrant pinks! These modern versions of the old-fashioned cottage garden favourites produce a succession of sweetly scented blooms all summer long. The ruffled flowers are borne above neat cushions of slender grey green foliage, which over the years will spread to form a neat, evergreen clump. Grow Dianthus 'Scented Collection' at the front of borders or in patio containers; they also make a fabulous cut flower - just perfect for posies or a vase. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Lisianthus 'Pink Ice'Eustoma (Texas Bluebell, Prairie Gentian, Japanese Rose) A bouquet of bloom erupts from the slim stems of these lisianthus plants in shades of pink and lemon. The large rosette-like blooms of Lisianthus 'Pink Ice' are prized by florists as a superb cut flower. Grow them indoors on a bright windowsill, or outside in sunny borders for that opulent look. Height: 60cm (24") Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Polyanthus 'Crescendo'Primula
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Glam Rock' Customer Review Rating
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Polyanthus 'Carousel Mix'Primula Perky and weather resistant, this impressive mix makes a beautiful show of colour. Ht. 20cm. Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Geranium 'Hardy Blues'(Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium) Low mounds of foliage produce a profusion of flowers throughout summer from this colourful mix of cottage garden favourites. The cup shaped flowers range from solid white to solid blue, with an infinite combination of splashes of colour in between. This marvellous mix of perennial geraniums will grow almost anywhere. Perfect for groundcover or filling gaps in borders. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as bare root plants. More info |
Osteospermum 'Hardy Collection'Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie', Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum, Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Cape Daisy, African Daisy)
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Peony 'Everlasting Treasure'Paeonia (Itoh Peony)
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Hellebore 'Mixed' (Lenten Rose)Helleborus orientalis Cup shaped flowers, some plain and others freckled, are borne in elegant shades of white, pink, red and purple. The graceful blooms and dark leathery foliage of Helleborus orientalis make a stunning addition to shady borders and winter containers that will delight you year after year.Size one bareroots supplied. More info |
Winter Bedding PackEverything you need for a brilliant winter and spring display all in one pack! This mix of the best winter bedding plants will add colour and fragrance to your beds, borders, containers and window boxes from February right through until June. Choose from either 108 plants, 12 of each variety, or if you have a really large space to fill double up to our 216 plant pack, getting 24 of each variety! Varieties are also available separately. Supplied as plug tray plants.
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Delphinium 'Highlander Moonlight'A showstopper for your garden borders with voluptuous frilly blooms in deep lilac with apple green centres. These hardy perennials will shoot up every spring and their stems will be full of double blooms by summer. Ht. 80-100cm. Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Penstemon 'Symphony Mixed'For outstanding colour in your border year after year, look no further than these hardy perennial penstemons, our large pack sizes will ensure your garden is brimming in gorgeous colours from June right through to October, and the bees will love you for it! Leave them in over winter and watch them grow again the following year. Height 30-45cm. Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Rose 'Tricolour' (Standard)Rosa
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Geum 'Blazing Sunset'(Avens)
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Clematis 'Top to Bottom Lavender Blue'(Old Man's Beard) We all love beautiful Clematis flowers; however the blooms often appear at the tips of the stems, leaving bare patches below. Not with new Clematis 'Top to Bottom Lavender Blue'! Exclusively selected for its ability to flower from the base of the plant to the tip, this variety bears large, pale lavender blooms with a delicate white stripe on each petal, from May through until September. With a compact habit this Clematis is ideal for patio containers, or try growing it up walls, fences and pergolas for a stunning summer display. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning Group: 2. Supplied in a 5cm pot. More info |
Hosta 'White Feather'(Plantain Lily) A very unusual variety! Emerging leaves appear almost totally white, slowly developing green streaks until the whole leaf turns green. Spikes of lavender flowers tower over the lush foliage from mid summer. Unlike other varieties, White Feather tolerates a sunny position making an attractive border or container plant. Also excellent as ground cover in woodland gardens or on the outskirts of ponds and boggy areas. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as size one bareroot plants. More info |
Foxtail Lily 'Collection'Eremurus x isabellinus, Eremurus robustus, Eremurus stenophyllus (Desert Candle)
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Auricula 'Mixed'Primula auricula This delightful collection of superb bi-coloured auriculas will create a show stopping display in spring. These hardy evergreen perennials are ideal for alpine gardens, cottage gardens and greenhouse displays. Height and spread: 15cm (6"). Supplied in 9cm pots. More info |
Penstemon 'Summer Bluebell'A unique new Penstemon with eye-catching blooms resembling bluebells! From June onwards, bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, mauve and purple are produced in profusion along slender upright stems, creating a shimmering mass of colour. Flowering all summer right through until autumn, Penstemon 'Summer Bluebell' deserves a prominent place in perennial borders or patio containers. Easy to grow, these semi-evergreen perennials will come back year after year. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Sweet Pea (Everlasting Pea)Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial Pea)
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Asclepias syriaca 'Green Parrot'(Common Milkweed, Virginian Silk, Silkweed) A fantastic perennial for the garden, with spherical heads of lightly-fragrant, mauve-pink blooms in summer, which are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. The flowers are followed by fascinating, softly spiny seed pods which give rise to the name ‘Green Parrot’! Also known as ‘Virginian Silk’, in the autumn the large seed pods split open to reveal seeds adorned with masses of silky white hairs. Asclepias syriaca is a fantastic, easy-to-grow plant for borders and wildlife gardens where it gives a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height and spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in a 7cm pot. More info |
Rose 'Top Quality Collection'Rosa Roses are highly prized in the garden so it is important to buy the best plants available. This collection of fragrant hybrid tea roses have been specially selected for their excellent quality with 2 to 5 stems per bush, depending on the variety. Height: Up to 120cm (47") Spread: Up to 100cm (40") Bare root plants supplied.
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Lavender 'Munstead'Lavendula angustifolia (English lavender) Customer Review RatingA cottage garden classic! Brush past its evergreen foliage to release the intense perfume of this compact lavender. Its delicate purple blue flowers held on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects; they also make excellent cut or dried flowers. Grow Lavender Munstead in containers, as a low hedge, or to soften paths and patio edges. Just be sure to plant it where you can savour its beguiling fragrance! Height: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Antirrhinum 'Rocky Rainbow'(Snapdragon) A new generation of top-quality, fragrant snapdragons in a bright range of summery colours. Antirrhinum 'Rocky Rainbow' brings a modern twist to this traditional cottage garden annual and makes a superb cut flower too. Perfect for adding bold contemporary colour to beds, borders and containers. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Stocks 'Brompton'Matthiola incana (Gillyflower)
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Wallflower 'Dolce Vita Mix'Superbly aromatic blooms in a wide spectrum of colours. Ht. 20-30cm. Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Wallflower 'Sugar Rush'Unique, autumn-flowering wallflowers, giving blooms within 8 weeks of planting! Jazz up your autumn pots and borders with something a bit different! Full rainbow colour range, hybrid vigour and intoxicating sweet fragrance, perfect for those crisp, autumn days. Ht. 30cm. Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'(Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan) Golden yellow daisies with black button centres make this perennial Black Eyed Susan a popular choice for sunny borders. The bright blooms of Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' are produced over a long flowering period on tall stems that make lovely cut flowers. This RHS AGM variety is ideal for planting in drifts in the middle of sunny borders for a splash of late summer colour. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as bareroots. More info |
Wallflower 'Super scent Mix'Erysimum (Cheiranthus)
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Clematis napaulensis(Clematis forrestii, Old Man's Beard)
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Primrose (Scented)Primula
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Fraise' Customer Review RatingA stunning new variety of hydrangea, selected after years of trials by French breeders! Satin white hydrangea flowers emerge in elegant cones, gradually turning a mouth watering shade of strawberry as they mature. Easy to grow and extremely hardy, this delectable shrub is perfect for those tricky north facing positions. Height and spread: 2m (6ft). Useful links: More info |
Clematis 'Princess Collection'Two beautiful clematis varieties featruring tulip-shaped blooms to brighten up your walls, fences and trellis. Collection comprises 'Princess Diana' - luminous magenta flowers with pink margins (supplied in a 7cm pot) - and 'Princess Kate', bearing magnificent blooms whose petals have a 'regal' purple outer and a white inner (Supplied in a 2 litre pot). More info |
Clematis montana 'Mayleen'(Old Man's Beard)
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Clematis x aromatica(Old Man's Beard)
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Giant Fragrant CowslipPrimula florindae (Tibetan Cowslip) It's rather like an allium or a yellow agapanthus with its tall umbels of banana yellow blooms, this giant variety of cowslip makes a bright display, especially in shadier, damp areas of the garden, from July to September. With a subtle aroma of nutmeg they're a useful cut flower plant for an indoor vase. Ht. 90cm. Supplied in 5cm pots. More info |
Buddleja 'Three in One'(Buddleia, Butterfly Bush)
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Anemone 'Wild Swan'(Windflower) Unique new cross between an early and a late flowering lanemone, its delicate petals are white on one side and blue-purple underneath, it'll flower from April to October. If it looks familiar, that's because it was awarded the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year in 2011. Ht. 60cm. Supplied in 7cm pots. More info |
Rose 'Masquerade'Rosa Incredible double flowers, that open yellow and gradually turn to pink before maturing to a gorgeous shade of red. This stunning climbing rose makes a particularly eye-catching feature grown against a wall or pergola. Height: 4m (12') Spread: 2m (6', 6")Useful links: Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Lavender CollectionLavandula angustifolia 'Little Lady', Lavandula stoechas subsp.stoechas f. rosea 'Kew Red', Lavandula 'Papillon' (English lavender, French Lavender) Let this collection of specially selected lavender varieties fill your garden with their beguiling perfume. The delicate flowers, carried on stiff stems in summer, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs.
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Heucherella 'Solar Eclipse'This stunning heucherella boasts year round foliage, the wonderfully scalloped leaves are a rich red/brown colour with vibrant apple green edging. From April to June stems rise up sporting little white flowers too. Its a compact plant which makes a great addition to a shadier part of the garden. Ht 30cm. Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Astrantia major 'Venice'(Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort) Richly coloured pincushion flower heads of deep ruby-red look superb among damp garden borders, and nestled in moist soils next to ponds. Hardy perennial Astrantia 'Venice' is more vigorous than other varieties forming attractive clumps palmate foliage. The long lasting summer blooms make an interesting cut flower for drying or using in fresh arrangements. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Size 1 bare root supplied. More info |
Veronica longifolia 'Christa'(Speedwell) Curious twisted flower spikes topped with a bright green comb adorn this unusual perennial. Veronica longifolia ‘Christa’ makes an eye catching addition to sunny borders where its extraordinary flowers will attract butterflies and beneficial insects. Initially bred for the cut flower industry, ‘Christa’ is ideal for adding to flower arrangements and has a good vase life. Supplied as bareroot. Height: 80cm (31"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Iris 'Orange Harvest' (Fragrant)(Bearded Iris) The dazzling, tawny orange flowers of bearded Iris ‘Orange Harvest’ add a cheery splash of colour to summer borders. This easy to grow perennial is quick to establish, and looks at its best when planted in groups where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. The beautiful ruffled blooms have a lovely light fragrance and, like all iris flowers, are superb for cutting. Height: 80cm (31"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as size 1 bare root. More info |
LupinLupinus A wonderful mix of rainbow colours. This traditional cottage garden perennial is well loved for its sturdy upright stems of tightly packed blooms. The colourful flower spikes create a bold impression at the middle and back of borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodland areas. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bare root plants supplied. More info |
Heuchera 'Obsidian'(Coral Flower) A superb new addition to our range! This exceptional variety has smooth jet black leaves with a glassy polish that persists throughout the growing season. A spectacular semi evergreen perennial for containers and borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. It also produces sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Heuchera 'Crème Brulée'(Coral Flower) Mounds of vibrant foliage in glowing shades of caramel, bronze and gold. This semi evergreen perennial is outstanding when grown in containers, at the front of borders, or planted as ground cover in bold drifts. The dainty sprays of delicate white flowers are also particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info |
Heuchera 'Key Lime Pie'(Coral Flower) Intense shades of lime green foliage that contrasts beautifully with the darker coloured varieties of Heuchera. A spectacular semi evergreen perennial for containers and borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. It also produces sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info |
Foxtail Lily SunbeamEremurus stenophyllus (Desert Candle) The impressive stems of the Foxtail Lily tower with stately grandeur in spires of golden yellow starry flowers. An imposing focal point for the back of sunny borders! Partner it with lower growing perennials and grasses to hide the short lived, grey green foliage which dies back as the flowers begin to bloom. This long lived hardy perennial also makes a sensational cut flower! Height: 120cm (48"). Size one bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Eryngium 'Blue Steel'(Sea Holly, Eryngo) A striking perennial with a bold garden presence! Distinctive, architectural blooms rise high on sturdy stems to reveal cones of tiny flowers surrounded by an electric blue collar! A useful plant for coastal areas and hot, dry sites. The dramatic Sea Holly flowers are also excellent for cutting and drying. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info |
Liatris spicata(Gayfeather) Stiff spikes of tightly packed buds open from the top of the stem downwards to reveal columns of fluffy mauve blooms. The colourful display in late summer attracts clouds of bees and butterflies. This undemanding perennial also makes a bold cut flower for vases in doors. Height: 150cm (60"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info |
Lisianthus 'Blue Lagoon'Eustoma grandiflorum (Eustoma russellianum, Texas Bluebell, Prairie Gentian, Japanese Rose) A multitude of beautiful rose-like flowers on the most elegant of stems adorn this rich flowering plant. The large rosette-like blooms are prized by florists as a superb cut flower. Grow them indoors on a bright windowsill, or outside in sunny borders for that opulent look. Height: 60cm (24") Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Aquilegia Hybrids(Columbine, Granny's Bonnet) Commonly known as Columbine, these dainty hardy perennials are a cottage garden essential! Nodding flowers with long spurs are held aloft attractive foliage on tall wiry stems. Reliable and easy to grow, these classic perennials are perfect for traditional borders. Aquilegia flowers make an adorable cut flower for indoor displays too! Height: 75cm (30"). Bare root plants supplied. More info |
Pansy 'Chalon Mixed'Viola x wittrockiana Customer Review RatingAlways a firm favourite this unusual pansy is free flowering throughout summer. With their frilled and ruffled petals they make a stunning display in containers, beds and borders. Height and spread: 23cm (9"). Supplied as plug tray plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Clematis rehderiana(Nodding Virgin's Bower, Old Man's Beard)
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Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana'Beautiful snowy white petals frame the purple ruffled dome at the centre of these large blooms that reach up to 10cm (4") across. As the stunning flowers fade, Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana' takes on a new appearance with its attractive fluffy seedheads providing plenty of autumn interest. This hardy deciduous climber is a real show stopper for sunny walls and patio containers. Height: 2.5m (98"). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as 46mm plug plants.Useful links: More info |
HollyhockAlcea rosea (Althaea rosea) Magnificent spires of bloom in a riot of carnival colours! This cottage garden favourite is perfect for adding height and stately grandeur to the back of summer borders. This popular hardy perennial is also highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Height: 2m (78"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 5cm pots.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Echinacea purpurea(Purple Coneflower) Customer Review RatingWell known for its use in herbal medicine, the large purple daisy like flowers of this hardy perennial, provide a wonderful display in late summer. The weather resistant blooms of the coneflower make an attractive cut flower. Make sure you leave some flowers for the wildlife in your garden; butterflies love their nectar and birds will flock to dry Echinacea seed heads at the end of the summer! An excellent choice for dotting through borders! Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18") Supplied as bare root plants. More info |
DelphiniumTowering spires of tightly packed flowers in a beautiful range of colours. These stately perennials make a dramatic focal point for adding height and structure to the back of summer borders. A must-have plant for cottage garden planting schemes, and a truly magnificent cut flower! Height: 170cm (67") Spread: 90cm (36") Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Gypsophila repens 'Rosea'Airy sprays of tiny pink blooms form frothy mounds throughout summer. This charming semi evergreen perennial has a long association with cottage garden planting schemes and is well loved by florists as a cut flower. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info |
Lavatera 'Barnsley Baby'(Mallow)
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Echinacea Blend(Coneflower)
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Phlox 'Nicky'Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Dramatic dark violet trusses of exquisitely fragrant blooms! Plant them in borders close to paths and patios where you can catch their enchanting scent on warm summer evenings. Phlox flowers make wonderful cut flowers so you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as bareroot plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Phlox 'Orange Perfection'Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Bold orange red blooms to make a big impact in summer borders. Plant them in close to paths and patios where you can catch their enchanting scent on warm summer evenings. Phlox flowers make wonderful cut flowers so you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as bareroot plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Phlox 'Admiral'Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Crisp white trusses of exquisitely fragrant blooms! Plant them in borders close to paths and patios where you can catch their enchanting scent on warm summer evenings. Phlox flowers make wonderful cut flowers so you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as bareroot plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Phlox 'Laura'Phlox paniculata (Perennial Phlox) Magnificent heads of lavender pink flowers with petals that bleed into pure white centres. Plant them in borders close to paths and patios where you can catch their enchanting scent on warm summer evenings. Phlox flowers make wonderful cut flowers so you can enjoy them indoors too! Height: 90cm (36"). Supplied as bareroot plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Daylily 'Fragrant Collection'Hemerocallis This fragrant collection of daylilies will fill containers and borders with masses of delicately perfumed flowers and clumps of strappy evergreen foliage. The blooms, though short lived, are produced in such numbers and over a long period, so that you will always have enough to fill a vase indoors! Height and spread: 60cm (24").
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Penstemon 'Blue'Unusual and rarely seen! The azure blue trumpet blooms are produced in abundance throughout summer and well into autumn. Hardy and versatile, this beautiful semi evergreen perennial is sure to be a talking point in your garden. Ideal for containers, rockeries and the front of borders. Height: 50cm (20"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info |
Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' (Standard)An exceptional variety for late summer colour! Giant cones of gleaming white flowers gradually darken through deepening shades of pink. As the seasons progress, the elegant blooms contrast beautifully with vibrant autumn foliage. A superb specimen for patio containers, or a prime position in garden borders. Hydrangea flowers are also ideal for cutting. Stem supplied 50-60cm (20-24").Useful links: More info |
Rose 'Black Baccara'Rosa Customer Review RatingA sensational new hybrid tea rose! Originally this dramatic variety was only available as a cut flower, but is now available to grow in your garden. Fragrant deep maroon, almost black, flowers set this apart from any other rose. Contrasts beautifully with pure yellow roses or white lilies. Height: 150cm (60") Spread:100cm (40").Bareroot plant suppled. Useful links: Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Hellebore (Christmas Rose)Helleborus niger Customer Review RatingSnow white, saucer shaped blooms are flushed with green and pink, and slowly deepen in colour as they age. Set against handsome, glossy foliage, the delicate blooms are some of the earliest to appear in the garden. A stunning addition to shady borders and winter containers that will delight you year after year. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied. More info |
Rose 'Six Scented Doubles Collection'Rosa Customer Review Rating
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Iris 'Black Watch'(Bearded Iris) The velvet purple petals of this dramatic bearded Iris are so dark that they appear almost black. The striking blooms make a spectacular contrast planted among pastel coloured varieties. At their most effective when planted in groups of three in sunny borders, where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. Height: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Iris 'Windsor Rose'(Bearded Iris) Delicate pink petals and a soft lingering fragrance. The romantic frills of this elegant bearded Iris are a must for late spring colour in perennial borders. At their most effective when planted in groups of three in sunny borders, where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. Height: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Iris Collection(Bearded Iris) This vibrant collection of beautiful bearded Iris are easy to grow and quick to establish. A gently scented blend of four varieties in a wonderful range of colours. Height: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. Collection comprises 3 bareroot plants each of: Bearded Iris Black Watch, Bearded Iris Sunny Delight, Bearded Iris Windsor Rose, and Bearded Iris Freedom Road. More info |
Clematis 'Fragrant Oberon'(Old Man's Beard)
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Lupin 'The Governor'Lupinus Bicolour pea-like flowers are tightly packed on tall architectural spires. Carefully bred for a long flowering period with unbeatable garden performance. This traditional cottage garden perennial creates a strong impression in borders or planted in groups at the edge of woodlands. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bare root plants supplied. More info |
Geranium pratense 'Double Jewel' (Hardy)(Cranesbill) Exquisite double white, star-shaped flowers with contrasting pink-purple centres. This new introduction has neat, compact growth with a more upright habit than many other Geraniums, so it can even be grown in a container on the patio. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread 30cm (12"). Supplied as bare root plants. More info |
Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' (Hardy)(Cranesbill) Tightly frilled, mauve-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres. This double hardy geranium has a tall branching stems with deeply cut foliage. Undemanding and easy to grow, Summer Skies makes an eye catching perennial for cottage garden borders. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as bare root plants. More info |
Primula vialii Customer Review RatingStately crimson-budded spikes of bloom open to lilac, giving the flowers a magical two toned effect. Ideal for damp, shady spots and simply stunning in large groups around bog gardens and woodlands. Their stout erect stems also make superb cut flowers for a pretty posy indoors. Ideal companion for Primula candelabra. Height: 60cm (24"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info |
Primula CandelabraTiers of rosette-like flowers burst into bloom to create a mass of vibrant colour. Ideal for damp, shady spots and simply stunning in large groups around bog gardens and woodlands. Their tall erect stems also make superb cut flowers for a pretty posy indoors. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info |
Primula denticulata(Drumstick primula) Drumstick primula. Stout stems bear globes of bell-shaped yellow-eyed flowers in shades of pink, purple and white. This popular primula is perfect for spring bedding, shady borders and alpine gardens. Their stiff stems also make superb cut flowers for a pretty posy indoors. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info |
Pinks 'Doris' (Clove Scented)Dianthus Frilled candy pink flowers with a red centre will fragrance your garden all summer long. Forming neat cushions of slender grey green foliage, Pinks are attractive and quick to establish. They also make excellent cut flowers - just perfect for posies and vases. Height: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Pinks 'Gran's Favourite' (Clove Scented)Dianthus This modern variety of the old-fashioned cottage garden favourite produces a succession of clove-scented blooms all summer long.Forming neat cushions of slender grey green foliage, Pinks are attractive and quick to establish. They also make excellent cut flowers - just perfect for posies and vases. Height: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Penstemon 'Amelia'Sophisticated elegance with real staying power! Bursting into bloom in summer, this semi evergreen perennial produces masses of tubular red flowers with satiny white throats. Blooming all summer long and well into autumn, Penstemon Amelia perseveres through rain or drought, and is slug resistant too. A classic cottage garden plant for well drained borders and patio containers. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info |
Penstemon 'Czar'Sophisticated elegance with real staying power! Bursting into bloom in summer, this semi evergreen perennial produces masses of tubular lilac flowers with broad satiny white throats. Blooming all summer long and well into autumn, Penstemon Czar perseveres through rain or drought, and is slug resistant too. A classic cottage garden plant for well drained borders and patio containers. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info |
Rose 'Blue Moon'Rosa (Rose 'Tannacht', Rose 'Mainzer Fastnacht') Long pointed buds open to reveal the exquisitely fragranced lilac blue blooms of this popular hyrbrid tea rose. This variety will repeat flower and is superb for cutting. Height 100cm (40"). Spread 70cm (28"). Bareroot plant supplied.Useful links: Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Primrose 'Husky Mixed'Primula
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Echinacea 'Maui Sunshine'(Coneflower) The large, bright yellow, young flowers of Echinacea Maui Sunshine gradually mature to a soft shade of golden yellow with prominent, orange cones. This new and unusual variety of coneflower bears its delicately scented blooms on sturdy, well branched stems. Echinacea are famed for their long lasting, weather resistant blooms and ornate autumn seedheads that are superb for fresh and dried flower arrangements. The wildlife in your garden will love them too; butterflies are attracted to their nectar and birds will flock to the dried seed heads at the end of the summer. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Echinacea Collection(Coneflower) Echinacea are famed for their long lasting, weather resistant blooms and ornate autumn seedheads that are superb for fresh and dried flower arrangements. Birds and butterflies love them too. We have selected four superb varieties that you will not readily find elsewhere. Size 1 bareroot plants supplied.
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Lavender 'Little Lady'Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) Smaller than her cousins but no less fragrant. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Little Lady’ produces masses of light blue flowers throughout summer. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. This dwarf lavender is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 35cm (14").Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Lavender 'Kew Red'Lavandula stoechas subsp. stoechas f. rosea (French Lavender) A superb variety of French lavender with bold cherry flowers topped with pink ears. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Lavandula stoechas ‘Kew Red’ is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 60cm (24").Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Lavender 'Papillon'Lavandula pedunculata subsp. pedunculata (French Lavender) The grey-green foliage of this lovely French lavender is topped with rounded lilac-purple bracts. The delicate blooms, carried on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Lavandula stoechas ‘Papillon’ is perfect for fragrant path edges, patio containers and borders. Supplied as 40mm plugs. Height and spread: 60cm (24").Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou'(Coral Flower) This dramatic variety boasts mounds of large, rounded purple-red foliage, with distinctive black veins that gradually age to a rich shade of purple. Prized for their outstanding foliage, these charming semi-evergreen perennials also produce sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Excellent for containers, the front of borders, or when planted in drifts as ground cover. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info |
Rose 'Golden Showers'Rosa Ruffled clear yellow cup shaped blooms cascade from stiff stems. This fragrant, repeat flowering rose remains a popular climber is easily contained to smaller vertical spaces. Height: 3m (10') Spread 2m (6') Bare root plant supplied.Useful links: Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Rose 'Pauls Scarlet'Rosa This classic, free-flowering variety produces large clusters of double blooms, in a bold shade of scarlet that doesn’t fade in the sun. The almost thornless stems are easily trained to create a magnificent summer display against walls and pergolas. Height and spread: 3m (10’).Useful links: Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Foxtail Lily 'Pinokkio'Eremurus x isabellinus (Desert Candle) Dark orange, star shaped flowers erupt from tall stems of this imposing herbaceous perennial. Foxtail Lily Pinokkio creates a dramatic focal point for the back of sunny borders! Partner it with lower growing perennials and grasses to hide the short lived, grey green foliage which dies back as the flowers begin to bloom. This long lived hardy perennial also makes a sensational cut flower! Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 90cm (35"). Size one bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Nicotiana Mixed(Tobacco Plant) Fill your senses on warm summer nights with these outstanding tobacco plants. A myriad of trumpet shaped flowers are carried high above basal rosettes of large green leaves, to create clouds of colour and perfume. The tall stems of Nicotiana are ideal for adding height to the backs of beds and borders. An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Rose 'Chandos Beauty'Rosa (Rose 'Harmisty') A compact hybrid tea bearing classic shaped, soft pink blooms with a delicious fragrance. Rose ‘Chandos Beauty’ makes a reliable feature in summer borders, and adds perfume and colour to cut flower arrangements indoors. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 80cm (31”).Useful links: Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Rose 'Queen Elizabeth'Rosa A reliable floribunda rose bearing shapely, clear pink, double blooms over a long period. With a tall upright habit, Rose ‘Queen Elizabeth’ makes a beautiful specimen bush or can be grown as a wonderfully fragrant hedge. Height: 120 (47”). Spread: 75cm (30”).Useful links: Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
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Poppy 'Prinzessin Victoria Louise'Papaver orientale (Poppy 'Princess Victoria Louise', Oriental Poppy) Gently ruffled apricot-pink blooms with striking black markings and a velvety, purple-black eye are carried on tall stems in summer. The beautiful blooms of oriental Poppy ‘Prinzessin Victoria Louise’ are followed by ornate seed-heads that are highly attractive to birds, and make an interesting feature if left intact. A lovely addition to cottage gardens and herbaceous borders. Height: 90cm (35 inches). Spread: 60cm (24inches). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Iris 'Raspberry Blush' (Fragrant)(Bearded Iris) A compact fragrant variety, Iris ‘Raspberry Blush’ bears delicately crimped blooms in soft shades of pink. Bearded irises are most effective when planted in groups of three in sunny borders, where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. Height: 40cm (16"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Iris 'Ringo' (Fragrant)(Bearded Iris) Dramatic purple markings stain the lower petals of this stunning bearded iris. Iris ‘Ringo’ is most effective when planted in groups of three in sunny borders, where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. Height: 90cm (35"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Geranium 'Lawrence Flatman' (Hardy)Geranium (Cinereum Group) (Cranesbill, Geranium 'Laurence Flatman') Striking rose pink flowers, with rich magenta veining and a velvety black eye, that stand out against a foil of delicately cut grey-green foliage that remains evergreen. This hardy geranium flowers over a particularly long period, adding colour to rockeries and the front of cottage garden borders, to form small clumps that return each year. Geranium ‘Lawrence Flatman’ is easy to grow and needs little maintenance. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. More info |
Geranium himalayense 'Plenum' (Hardy)(Cranesbill, Geranium himalayense 'Birch Double') Intense double violet-blue flowers adorn this vigorous hardy geranium. The distinctive dark green leaves with furrowed veining turn to a beautiful orange-red in autumn. Also known as 'Birch's Double', Geranium himalayense 'Plenum' make a wonderful addition to herbaceous borders where it's informal habit will create colourful ground cover, even in shady areas. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. More info |
Eryngium bourgatii 'Picos'(Sea Holly, Eryngo) Eryngium ‘Picos’ makes a bold statement in a sunny border or gravel garden. Attractive marbled foliage contrasts beautifully with the deeply cut, spiky flower bracts that surround intense blue flowers in summer. A useful plant for coastal areas and hot, dry sites. The dramatic sea holly flowers are also excellent for cutting and drying. Height: 55cm (22"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. More info |
Foxtail lily 'Foxtrot'Eremurus robustus (Desert Candle) An incredibly tall variety with slender stems growing to a breath taking 3m tall in ideal conditions! Foxtail Lily 'Foxtrot' creates a real talking point for the back of sunny borders with its elegant spires of pale pink flowers that you will pause to admire. Partner it with lower growing perennials and grasses to hide the short lived, grey green foliage which dies back as the flowers begin to bloom. This long lived hardy perennial also makes a sensational cut flower too! Height: 300cm (118"). Spread: 120cm (48"). Size one bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Rose 'Gold Crown'Rosa Golden yellow blooms with a heavenly scent! This compact hybid tea rose has and upright habit and glossy dark green leaves. Height: 100cm (40"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Bareroot plant supplied.Useful links: Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Rose 'Uncle Walter'Rosa The most romantic of roses, producing the brightest crimson-red blooms imaginable, and flowering continuously throughout summer in large shrub like trusses. Height: 150 cm (60"). Spread: 100 cm (40"). Bareroot plant supplied.Useful links: Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Sweet William 'Bright Eyes'Dianthus barbatus
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Wallflower 'Winter Spices Collection'Erysimum (Cheiranthus) Heavenly pastel blooms set against a foil of evergreen foliage provide a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial wallflowers provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. This collection includes 3 each of Sweet Sorbet, Lemon, Winter Sorbet and Winter Joy. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info |
Wallflower 'Winter Joy'Erysimum (Cheiranthus) Lilac pink blooms set against a foil of evergreen foliage provide a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial Wallflower ‘Winter Joy’ provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info |
Wallflower 'Lemon'Erysimum (Cheiranthus) Lilac pink blooms fade to soft lemon against a foil of evergreen foliage provide a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial Wallflower ‘Lemon’ provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info |
Wallflower 'Sweet Sorbet'Erysimum (Cheiranthus) Lilac pink blooms transform to a soft orange shade against a foil of evergreen foliage, in a profusion of colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. Hardy perennial Wallflower ‘Sweet Sorbet’ provides robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info |
Wallflower 'Winter Sorbet'Erysimum (Cheiranthus) A profusion of flowers in soft, complimentary shades are set against a foil of evergreen foliage. Wallflower ‘Winter Spices Collection’ will fill your garden with colour and sweet spicy fragrance from early spring to summer. These hardy perennial wallflowers provide robust winter bedding that will cheerfully withstand all weathers and growing conditions. Perfect for brightening up low maintenance borders. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 40mm plugs. More info |
Marsh OrchidDactylorhiza majalis (Spotted Orchid) This fascinating orchid forms beautiful long spires of deep pink, delicately patterned flowers which appear in midsummer. As its name suggests, this terrestrial hardy Marsh Orchid prefers a moist soil and makes a lovely addition to damp meadows and woodland gardens. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 15cm (6"). More info |
Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' (Hardy)(Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' is one of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and it's hardy too, so you can enjoy it year after year. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info |
Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum (Hardy)(Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum is one of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and it's hardy too, so you can enjoy it year after year. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info |
Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Hardy)(Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple', Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' is one of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and it's hardy too, so you can enjoy it year after year. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is happy in hot, dry, neglected conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info |
Russian SnowdropPuschkinia scilloides (Striped Squill)
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Iris 'Al Segno' (Fragrant)(Bearded Iris) The rich, violet blue shades of bearded Iris ‘Al Segno’ make a majestic display in summer borders. This easy to grow perennial is quick to establish, and looks at its best when planted in groups where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. These beautiful ruffled blooms have a lovely light fragrance and, like all iris flowers, are superb for cutting. Height: 70cm (28"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as size 1 bare root. More info |
Iris 'Fabulous Jeanette' (Fragrant)(Bearded Iris) Bearded Iris ‘Fabulous Jeanette’ lives up to its name with spectacular crimson-purple flowers. Easy to grow and quick to establish these beautifully scented, vibrant bearded irises will look amazing in your garden borders or in pots on a patio or balcony. Height: 70cm (28"). Supplied as size 1 bare root. More info |
Iris 'Whoop Em Up' (Fragrant)(Bearded Iris) Bearded Iris ‘Whoop Em Up’ makes an eye catching summer display with its gold and maroon blooms carried high on stiff stems. This easy to grow perennial is quick to establish, and looks at its best when planted in groups where their rhizomes can bake in the summer sun. The beautiful ruffled blooms have a lovely light fragrance and, like all iris flowers, are superb for cutting. Height: 70cm (28"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as size 1 bare root. More info |
Delphinium 'Pink Power'Tall spires of deep rosy pink double blooms, rise up in a spectacular, flamboyant display. The unreserved showiness of Delphinium ‘Pink Power’ is sure to draw attention, making a superb focal point and adding valuable height to the back of borders. Cut back the stems after the first blooms have faded and enjoy a second flush from this magnificent perennial. Fabulous in the border or as a cut flower indoors. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as bareroots. More info |
Clematis 'Fantasy Collection' Customer Review RatingThe fairytale blooms of these magical clematis will transform a dull fence or trellis. The exquisite blooms flower throughout summer, followed by whorls of silvery seed heads. With a compact habit, Clematis 'Fantasy Collection' are perfect for growing in a patio container or training over obelisks in cottage garden borders. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs.
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Lisianthus CollectionEustoma (Texas Bluebell, Prairie Gentian, Japanese Rose) A bouquet of bloom erupts from slim stems bearing grey-green foliage. The flowers of Lisianthus plants, resembling rose buds, are a lively addition to the border and a superb and long lasting cut flower. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants.
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Silene 'Starburst'Silene laciniata (Catchfly,Campion) You will be star struck as the showy, carmine red flowers of this dramatic Campion erupt in a profusion of bright blooms on upright wiry stems. This easy to grow hardy perennial makes a vibrant addition to borders from mid-summer onwards. The long lasting blooms are perfect for adding a bright splash of colour to fiery planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Antirrhinum majus 'Madame Butterfly Mix'(Snapdragon) These beautiful, frilly, double snapdragon flowers will fill your summer borders with glorious colour, lasting far longer than their single flowered cousins. Antirrhinum 'Madame Butterfly Mix' makes a fabulous addition to cottage gardens and a superb cut flower too. Height: 65cm (26"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Clematis 'Josephine'(Old Man's Beard) An alluring variety with soft pink blooms and flamboyant pompom centres. Clematis 'Josephine' is perfect for a sunny spot where its pretty colours are at their richest - in shadier positions the petals take on a fascinating green hue. This variety is superb for growing in patio containers or trained onto walls and fences. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs.Useful links: More info |
Clematis 'Crystal Fountain'Transform a dull fence with the majestic blooms of Clematis 'Crystal Fountain'. Large mauve flowers with contrasting white anthers and a brilliant lime green centre smother this superb climber throughout summer. This free flowering climber is neat and compact - perfect for growing on an obelisk in the border or planting in patio containers. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs.Useful links: More info |
Clematis 'Empress'This sumptuous variety surely reigns supreme! One of the largest double flowering clematis, with spectacular sugar pink blooms of up to 10cm (4") across. This hardy deciduous climber is a real show stopper for sunny walls and patio containers. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs.Useful links: More info |
Aquilegia 'Mrs Scott Elliot's Hybrids'(Columbine, Granny's Bonnet) Aquilegia is the first perennial of spring. The pretty blooms, in a range of attractive colours, are carried on delicate wiry stems and will quickly naturalise to form a crowd of spring flowers. Aquilegia 'Mrs Scott Elliot's Hybrids' are perfectly suited to cottage garden borders and also make fabulous cut flowers. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 50mm jumbo plug plant. More info |
Delphinium 'Pacific Giants'A stately delphinium with strong spikes of semi-double blooms in a blend of pink, lilac, purple, violet-blue, sky-blue and white. Delphinium ‘Pacific Giants’ are excellent for cutting and add structure and presence to the back of perennial borders. Height: 150cm (60"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Supplied as 50mm jumbo plug plant. More info |
Lupin 'Noble Maiden'Lupinus The strong upright, pure white flower spikes of Lupin 'Noble Maiden' put on a magnificent display year after year with the minimum of attention. This undemanding perennial is a cottage garden essential, adding vertical lines and grandeur to summer herbaceous borders. This clean white variety makes a particularly elegant under-planting at the edge of woodland planting schemes. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Lupin 'My Castle'Lupinus The magnificent vertical stems of Lupin 'My Castle' produce vibrant red blooms bringing height and grandeur to summer borders. The intense colour of this robust variety makes a real statement when planted in drifts, or dotted among other perennials to add bright accents to cottage garden planting schemes. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Echinacea 'Magic Box'(Coneflower) One of the best assortments of Coneflower available combining a bright blend of colours and forms all in one vibrant mix. Echinacea 'Magic Box' produces long lasting flowers from July to September that will attract wildlife to the garden and receive admiring glances when used as a cut flower indoors. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 45cm (18") Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Rose 'Diamond Jubilee'Rosa
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Buddleja ‘Foot Long'(Buddleia, Butterfly Bush) The days of Buddlejas taking over your garden are long gone, this new less invasive variety grows to just 3ft (1m.) and displays incredibly long lavender-blue blooms, some reaching more than a foot long, hence the name. It is ideal for a space in the border and, unusually, it cascades beautifully from a hanging basket - try it and see! Supplied as 40mm plugs. More info |
Foxglove 'Illumination Pink'Digitalis Customer Review RatingAn exciting new foxglove, with parentage from the little known Isoplexis (Canary Island Foxglove) giving this variety its attractive tropical colouring. The densely packed flower spikes are sterile and won't set seed, so the plants will bloom from June right through until November! A well-branched habit allows for a continuous show of flowers. Foxglove 'Illumination Pink' is ideal for cottage or woodland gardens, where it will thrive in sun or part shade. Unlike many other foxgloves this variety is a true perennial so you will be able to enjoy the flowers for many years to come. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Dianthus Mixed(Carnation)
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Hollyhock 'Sunshine'Alcea rosea (Althaea rosea) Beautiful, buttery yellow flowers decorate the tall stems of this well loved cottage garden perennial. Hollyhock ‘Sunshine’ adds height, stature and colour to the back of borders where the towering stems will attract beneficial insects to their majestic blooms. Supplied in 5cm pots. Height: 2m (79"). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info |
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Avantgarde'Enormous blooms, of up to 30cm diameter, cover this amazing new Hydrangea from August to October. The flower heads grow larger as the weeks pass, whilst the petals change colour from cream to deep pink, and finally light green. As with all Hydrangea macrophylla varieties, an acidic soil will result in blue flowers instead of pink. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Avantgarde’® makes a superb feature plant for the garden or a large container. The giant blooms can even be cut and used in extravagant flower arrangements that will really impress. Supplied in a 10.5cm pot. Height and spread: 90cm (35").Useful links: More info |
Foxtail Lily 'Tropical Dream'Eremurus x isabellinus (Desert Candle gog) Coconut-white, star shaped flowers with bright orange stamens erupt from tall stems of this imposing herbaceous perennial. Foxtail Lily 'Tropical Dream' creates a dramatic focal point for the back of sunny borders! Partner it with lower growing perennials and grasses to hide the short lived, grey green foliage which dies back as the flowers begin to bloom. This long lived hardy perennial also makes a sensational cut flower! Height: 120cm (47"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Size one bareroot plants supplied. More info |
Delphinium 'Delightful Collection'Delphinium elatum 'La Boheme', Delphinium 'Pink Power', Delphinium 'Snowgoose' This exquisite collection of dreamy delphiniums is perfect for adding height and structure to the back of borders. These classic cottage garden perennials make a fabulous focal point and magnificent cut flowers. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Supplied as bareroots.
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Delphinium 'Snowgoose'Indulge your garden with the dreamy spires of Delphinium ‘Snowgoose’. Gently ruffled, snow-white blooms rise up to create a superb focal point in summer borders – perfect for brightening up a dull corner. Its magnificent tall stems make this cottage garden perennial a superb cut flower too. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Supplied as bareroots. More info |
Forget Me Not 'Sylva'Myosotis sylvatica The perfect companion for your spring bulb displays. Myosotis 'Sylva' combines a pretty blend of traditional blue Forget Me Not flowers, plus new pink and white colours too. This pretty little clump forming plant is a short lived perennial, often grown as a biennial, but will seed freely to produce large clumps of seedlings that gradually increase each year. Myosotis sylvatica is easy to grow and will even thrive on poorer soils, to create a blanket of colour in pots, borders and rockeries from mid-spring until your summer plants get growing. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Pansy 'Eclipse' CollectionViola x wittrockiana
A colourful combination of two fantastic new winter flowering pansies with picotee edges around dark velvety petals. The large blooms will transform your spring beds, borders and containers. These versatile cultivars are unrivalled for their superb winter performance. Height and spread: 23cm (9"). Supplied as plug tray plants.
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Viola Sorbet 'Marina'Viola x williamsiana Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The wonderful grey-blue shades of Viola Sorbet 'Marina' are ideal for planting up cheery spring baskets and window boxes for a patio display to be proud of. These compact, well branched plants have a neat uniform habit that is perfect for creating professional looking bedding displays. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Viola Sorbet 'Pink Halo'Viola x williamsiana Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The delicate powder pink shades of Viola Sorbet 'Pink Halo' are ideal for planting up cheery spring baskets and window boxes for a patio display to be proud of. These compact, well branched plants have a neat uniform habit that is perfect for creating professional looking bedding displays. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Viola Sorbet 'Delft'Viola x williamsiana Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The purple shades of Viola Sorbet 'Delft' are ideal for planting up cheery spring baskets and window boxes for a patio display to be proud of. These compact, well branched plants have a neat uniform habit that is perfect for creating professional looking bedding displays. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Hollyhock 'Halo Mixed'Alcea rosea Customer Review Rating'Halo Mixed' is an attractive new collection of single-flowered Hollyhocks, each with a colourful central eye. These stunning cottage garden perennials grow to almost 2 metres high, making a colourful background for your borders, and are also beautiful as cut-flowers. The edible flowers can also be added to salads - a colourful treat! European Fleuroselect Novelty Award. Height: 180cm (71"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 5cm pots. More info |
Lavender 'Hidcote'Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) This RHS AGM variety is one of the best known English Lavenders and deservedly popular. Lavender 'Hidcote' forms neat, compact plants with attractive grey-green foliage and a superb fragrance. This outstanding lavender makes a delightful low hedge or fragrant edging to paths. Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 75cm (30").Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'(Avens) A beautiful variety of Geum, and perfect for cottage garden planting themes. Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' produces vibrant semi-double scarlet blooms from mid-May to late summer. The eye-catching flowers are carried on thin, wiry stems above neat clumps of attractive, scalloped foliage. This popular and well known RHS AGM perennial makes a striking impression at the front of herbaceous borders. Height and Spread: 60cm (24"). More info |
Silene 'Jack Flash'Silene laciniata (Catchfly,Campion) You will be star struck as the showy, carmine red flowers of this dramatic Campion erupt in a profusion of bright blooms on upright wiry stems. This easy to grow hardy perennial makes a vibrant addition to borders from mid-summer onwards. The long lasting blooms are perfect for adding a bright splash of colour to fiery planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Poppy 'Pizzicato'Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy) A bright and cheerful Oriental poppy mix, producing large, silky blooms with striking black spots at the base of each petal. Poppy 'Pizzicato' is a neat semi-dwarfing variety producing up to 20 flowers per plant for a really stunning display in early summer! As the flowers fade they are followed by large distinctive seed heads which add continual interest to borders throughout late summer and autumn. This perennial poppy is perfect for growing in containers, borders and wildlife gardens where it will attract numerous bees. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Scabious 'Blue Jeans'Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower) A compact, perennial scabious producing masses of lilac-blue blooms throughout the summer, above neat cushions of green foliage. These charming pincushion flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies and their slender wiry stems can also be cut for a posy or small vase indoors. Scabious 'Blue Jeans' makes a fabulous addition to the front of cottage garden borders, where it blends well with any colour scheme. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Aquilegia 'Swan Mixed'(Columbine, Granny's Bonnet) An enchanting mixture of columbines, producing large colourful flowers on compact, well-branched plants. Aquilegia 'Swan Mixed' is perfect for planting in groups in cottage gardens, perennials borders and woodland gardens. The pastel blooms are produced in abundance from late spring through to early summer. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 25cm (10"). More info |
Heuchera 'Blondie'(Coral Flower, Coral Bells) Dense sprays of creamy flowers carried on red stems are borne above rich caramel coloured semi-evergreen leaves. In the past breeding has focused on leaf colour with little attention given to the flowers but Heuchera 'Blondie' has the best of both worlds! This compact miniature heuchera flowers from late spring through to midsummer, looking fabulous in rockeries and patio containers where it will attract bees to its delicate blooms. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Heuchera 'Coco'(Coral Flower, Coral Bells) Large sprays of the palest shell-pink flowers are produced above rich dark purple, almost black semi-evergreen leaves. In the past breeding has focused on leaf colour with little attention given to the flowers but Heuchera 'Coco' has the best of both worlds! This compact miniature heuchera flowers from late spring through to midsummer and contrasts fabulously with other brightly coloured foliage plants or flowers. Excellent for rockeries and patio containers where it will attract bees to its delicate blooms. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Heuchera 'Frost'(Coral Flower, Coral Bells) Dense sprays of pale pink flowers are produced above semi-evergreen burgundy foliage, frosted with silver markings that intensify as the foliage ages. In the past breeding has focused on leaf colour with little attention given to the flowers but Heuchera 'Frost' has the best of both worlds! This compact miniature heuchera produces delicate flowers on thin wiry stems from late spring through to midsummer, attracting bees and making a dainty cut flower too. A perfect solo star in patio pots or a great team player amongst your garden borders. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Heuchera 'Little Cuties Collection' Customer Review RatingThese miniature Heucheras have the best of both worlds - vibrant foliage and contrasting, dense sprays of flowers too! In the past breeding has focused on leaf colour with little attention given to the flowers. Heuchera 'Little Cuties Collection' will look fabulous in rockeries and patio containers, attracting bees and also working well as cut flowers. Height and spread: 25cm (10").
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Sweet William 'Blackjack'Dianthus barbatus A modern twist on a cottage garden classic - Sweet William 'Blackjack' has inky black flowers coupled with a classic sweet fragrance. Try planting this beauty with contrasting pink, yellow or white flowers for a really eye-catching display in your beds, borders and patio pots. The long-lasting flowers atop sturdy stems make this a popular cut flower too. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Foxglove 'Dalmatian Peach'Digitalis purpurea This compact foxglove produces fabulous peachy blooms on robust, upright stems - great for adding structural interest to borders. Thriving in sun or semi-shade, try Foxglove 'Dalmatian Peach' in cottage gardens or woodland gardens, where the nectar-rich flowers will attract bees. Although normally a short-lived perennial, let this foxglove seed around for a supply of new plants each year! Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 40cm (16"). More info |
Hellebore 'Washfield Doubles'Helleborus
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Sweet Pea 'Sugar 'n' Spice'™Lathyrus odoratus
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Campanula persicifolia 'Chettle Charm'(Peach-leaved Bellflower)
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