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ACANTHUS
DIOSCORIDIS VAR. PERRINGII
A slow growing, dwarf Acanthus with pink flowers in midsummer.
A slow growing, dwarf Acanthus with pink flowers in midsummer.
30 cm
HIRSUTUS
Deeply cut, slightly hairy leaves. Spikes of greeny white flowers with creamy white lower lips, from July to September.
Deeply cut, slightly hairy leaves. Spikes of greeny white flowers with creamy white lower lips, from July to September.
70 cm
SPINOSUS
Beautifully architectural plant – deeply cut, glossy green, spiny leaves. Large prickly spikes of purple flowers with white lower lips from July to September.
Beautifully architectural plant – deeply cut, glossy green, spiny leaves. Large prickly spikes of purple flowers with white lower lips from July to September.
1.3 m
ACHILLEA
AGERATIFOLIA
A low mound of grey foliage with fairly sparse daisy flowers in summer. Prefers well-drained soil.
A low mound of grey foliage with fairly sparse daisy flowers in summer. Prefers well-drained soil.
15 cm
'CARMINA BURANA’
Flat heads of deep wine-mulberry coloured flowers, from midsummer.
Flat heads of deep wine-mulberry coloured flowers, from midsummer.
60 cm
‘FANAL’ (syn. A. ‘THE BEACON’)
A spreading carpet of feathery green foliage with large flat heads of scarlet flowers with yellow centres from June to August.
A spreading carpet of feathery green foliage with large flat heads of scarlet flowers with yellow centres from June to August.
60 cm
‘HELLA GLASHOFF’
Large flat heads of buttery-cream flowers, for weeks, from midsummer.
Large flat heads of buttery-cream flowers, for weeks, from midsummer.
40 cm
‘KING ALFRED’
A low mound of silvery-green foliage with flat heads of primrose-yellow flowers, during the summer.
A low mound of silvery-green foliage with flat heads of primrose-yellow flowers, during the summer.
15 cm
TERRACOTTA
Flat heads of soft terracotta coloured flowers which age to palest yellow. The old with the new flowers makes a lovely combination, greyish leaf. Lasts for weeks in summer.
Flat heads of soft terracotta coloured flowers which age to palest yellow. The old with the new flowers makes a lovely combination, greyish leaf. Lasts for weeks in summer.
70 cm
ACONITUM
All Aconitum are poisonous. Prefers not too dry a situation.
CARMICHAELII (syn. A. FISCHERI)
Tall spikes of blue monkshood flowers in autumn, a valued splash of colour for the borders at that time of year.
Tall spikes of blue monkshood flowers in autumn, a valued splash of colour for the borders at that time of year.
1.2 m
HEMSLEYANUM (syn. ACONITUM VOLUBILE)
A climbing Aconite. If grown through other plants adds an element of surprise, small pale mauve hooded flowers peep through, in late summer.
A climbing Aconite. If grown through other plants adds an element of surprise, small pale mauve hooded flowers peep through, in late summer.
2 m
HEMSLEYANUM 'RED WINE'
A rare climbing aconite with deep maroon, hooded flowers in late summer.
A rare climbing aconite with deep maroon, hooded flowers in late summer.
2 m
NAPELLUS 'BERGFURST'
Tall spikes of violet-blue flowers, for weeks from late June.
Tall spikes of violet-blue flowers, for weeks from late June.
1.2 m
NAPELLUS ssp. VULGARE ‘ALBIDUM’
Tall spikes of creamy Monkshood flowers in summer.
Tall spikes of creamy Monkshood flowers in summer.
1 m
ADONIS
AMURENSIS
Rich yellow flowers nestle in a crown of feathery leaves, during early spring. A slow growing woodland plant.
Rich yellow flowers nestle in a crown of feathery leaves, during early spring. A slow growing woodland plant.
20 cm
AETHIONEMA
'WARLEY RUBER'
Pretty rich pink flowers, over glaucous foliage, in late spring and summer. Prefers well-drained soil, in sun.
Pretty rich pink flowers, over glaucous foliage, in late spring and summer. Prefers well-drained soil, in sun.
12 cm
AGAPANTHUS
Best grown in a sunny position and mulched well in winter, often flowers better if grown in a container. We thought it might be helpful to give some tips on how to get your agapanthus to flower, especially in containers. We keep them dry over winter, put them in a shed or cold greenhouse. In about February – March they get a really good watering and then they are left until they start to shoot. After that, they are given fairly frequent watering (without drowning them!) during the spring, with a liquid feed of something like tomato feed every so often.
HEADBOURNE HYBRIDS
Large heads of blue flowers, from August to September.
Large heads of blue flowers, from August to September.
75 cm
‘LILLIPUT’
Round heads of deep blue flowers, in July. A nicely compact plant.
Round heads of deep blue flowers, in July. A nicely compact plant.
30 cm
‘MIDNIGHT BLUE’
Round heads of dark blue flowers from mid to late summer. Demand always outstrips supply!
Round heads of dark blue flowers from mid to late summer. Demand always outstrips supply!
50 cm
‘NIKKI’
Sturdy stems of round-headed dark blue flowers, for weeks, in summer.
Sturdy stems of round-headed dark blue flowers, for weeks, in summer.
1 m
‘STREAMLINE’
Large heads of pale blue flowers in summer, on shortish stems. Consistently good flowering.
Large heads of pale blue flowers in summer, on shortish stems. Consistently good flowering.
30 cm
WHITE
We do not know the correct name. Seems a good hardy Agapanthus with white flowers in late summer.
We do not know the correct name. Seems a good hardy Agapanthus with white flowers in late summer.
75 cm
AGASTACHE
FOENICULUM
Anise Hyssop. An upright, aniseed-scented perennial, with downy leaves, whitish-green underneath. Dense spikes of purple-blue flowers, from June to September. Prefers sun and a fairly sheltered position.
Anise Hyssop. An upright, aniseed-scented perennial, with downy leaves, whitish-green underneath. Dense spikes of purple-blue flowers, from June to September. Prefers sun and a fairly sheltered position.
1 m
AGERATINA
ALTISSIMA ‘CHOCOLATE’ (syn. EUPATORIUM RUGOSUM 'CHOCOLATE')
Good dark purple foliage, with small white flowers in autumn. Prefers moisture-retentive soil.
Good dark purple foliage, with small white flowers in autumn. Prefers moisture-retentive soil.
1 m
ALCHEMILLA
ALPINA
Palmate, glossy green leaves with a silvery looking outer edge. Small sprays of yellow flowers.
Palmate, glossy green leaves with a silvery looking outer edge. Small sprays of yellow flowers.
10 cm
ERYTHROPODA
Slightly more glaucous leaves than A. mollis – otherwise very similar, only in miniature. Sprays of tiny yellow flowers in summer. Self-seeds gently.
Slightly more glaucous leaves than A. mollis – otherwise very similar, only in miniature. Sprays of tiny yellow flowers in summer. Self-seeds gently.
15 cm
ALLIUM
These plants are in the onion family. All have that distinctive smell when the stems are crushed or cut. The ones listed below thrive in a sunny, fairly well-drained soil, unless stated otherwise.
'AMBASSADOR'
Very dense heads of violet-pink flowers on tall sturdy stems in May and June, a showy allium.
Very dense heads of violet-pink flowers on tall sturdy stems in May and June, a showy allium.
1 m
BEESIANUM
Thin grassy foliage with slightly nodding heads of blue flowers in late summer. Prefers well-drained soil. Only a few.
Thin grassy foliage with slightly nodding heads of blue flowers in late summer. Prefers well-drained soil. Only a few.
15 cm
CERNUUM
A more herbaceous clump-forming Allium with nodding umbels of dark pink flowers during summer. Does well in a sunny, dry situation. Self-seeds.
A more herbaceous clump-forming Allium with nodding umbels of dark pink flowers during summer. Does well in a sunny, dry situation. Self-seeds.
40 cm
CRISTOPHII (syn. A. ALBOPILOSUM)
Giant heads of starry purple-pink flowers on fairly short stems in summer – very dramatic! Slow to increase.
Giant heads of starry purple-pink flowers on fairly short stems in summer – very dramatic! Slow to increase.
30 cm
‘GLOBEMASTER’
Wonderfully large heads of violet-purple flowers on tall stems, in early summer. Lasts for weeks, as the new flowers cover the old ones when they go over.
Wonderfully large heads of violet-purple flowers on tall stems, in early summer. Lasts for weeks, as the new flowers cover the old ones when they go over.
1 m
HOLLANDICUM ‘PURPLE SENSATION’ (syn. A. AFLATUNENSE ‘PURPLE SENSATION’)
Round heads of deep violet flowers on tall stems in early summer – good for drying. Self-seeds.
1 m
‘MONT BLANC’
Upright stems topped by round balls of creamy white flowers, in May and June.
Upright stems topped by round balls of creamy white flowers, in May and June.
1.3 m
ROSEUM
Nodding heads of soft pink flowers in early summer. Often forms new bulbils on top of the flowers. Fairly invasive in a nice kind of way!
Nodding heads of soft pink flowers in early summer. Often forms new bulbils on top of the flowers. Fairly invasive in a nice kind of way!
30 cm
SENESCENS ssp. GLAUCUM
Slightly twisted, glaucous linear leaves with rounded heads of lilac-pink flowers in late summer. The flowers are attractive to Small Tortoiseshell butterflies.
Slightly twisted, glaucous linear leaves with rounded heads of lilac-pink flowers in late summer. The flowers are attractive to Small Tortoiseshell butterflies.
20 cm
SPHAEROCEPHALON
Egg-shaped flowers of deep crimson-purple, from mid to late summer.
Egg-shaped flowers of deep crimson-purple, from mid to late summer.
75 cm
VIRGUNCULAE
A real gem for late colour in the rockery.Thin grassy leaves with slightly nodding heads of lavender pink flowers in October and November. Prefers well-drained soil.
A real gem for late colour in the rockery.Thin grassy leaves with slightly nodding heads of lavender pink flowers in October and November. Prefers well-drained soil.
12 cm
ALYSSUM
SPINOSUM ‘ROSEUM’
(syn. PTILOTRICHON SPINOSUM ‘ROSEUM’)
A slightly prickly mound of small silver foliage, covered in masses of tiny pink flowers in summer. Prefers well-drained soil.
(syn. PTILOTRICHON SPINOSUM ‘ROSEUM’)
A slightly prickly mound of small silver foliage, covered in masses of tiny pink flowers in summer. Prefers well-drained soil.
10 cm
AMSONIA
ORIENTALIS (syn. RHAZYA ORIENTALIS)
Similar to an herbaceous Phlox, with ice-blue flowers in midsummer. Seems to run a bit.
Similar to an herbaceous Phlox, with ice-blue flowers in midsummer. Seems to run a bit.
60 cm
ANACYCLUS
PYRETHRUM VAR. DEPRESSUS ‘SILBERKISSEN’
Feathery grey foliage, with crimson-backed white daisy flowers, for weeks from spring. Prefers well drained soil.
Feathery grey foliage, with crimson-backed white daisy flowers, for weeks from spring. Prefers well drained soil.
12 cm
ANDROSACE
This genus is impervious to cold but dislikes winter wet, so plant in a well-drained, gritty soil in full sun.
LANUGINOSA
Hairy grey leaves on trailing stems. Pink flowers with a darker eye from mid to late summer. Very pretty.
Hairy grey leaves on trailing stems. Pink flowers with a darker eye from mid to late summer. Very pretty.
5 cm
STUDIOSORUM ‘SALMON’S VARIETY’
(syn. A.SARMENTOSA ‘SALMON’S VARIETY’)
A mat of hairy rosettes of leaves with deep pink flowers in early summer.
(syn. A.SARMENTOSA ‘SALMON’S VARIETY’)
A mat of hairy rosettes of leaves with deep pink flowers in early summer.
10 cm
ANEMANTHELE
LESSONIANA (syn. STIPA ARUNDINACEA)
Arching habit of leaves which are a mixture of olive green, rusty brown and orange. Looks wonderful with the sunlight shining through the leaves. Will grow in dry shade but leaves will be more green.
Arching habit of leaves which are a mixture of olive green, rusty brown and orange. Looks wonderful with the sunlight shining through the leaves. Will grow in dry shade but leaves will be more green.
70 cm
ANEMONE
All anemones are poisonous.
BLANDA
These corms are ideal for growing under deciduous trees; they have sunlight during their flowering period and then the shade from the trees is ideal through the summer when they like to be kept more dry. It must be said though that they are very good-natured plants and will thrive almost anywhere.
BLANDA BLUE
Blue flowers from February to the end of April.
Blue flowers from February to the end of April.
10 cm
BLANDA var. ROSEA ‘RADAR’
Carmine pink flowers with white centres, from March to April. Slower to establish than the other Anemone blanda types that we grow.
Carmine pink flowers with white centres, from March to April. Slower to establish than the other Anemone blanda types that we grow.
10 cm
BLANDA ‘WHITE SPLENDOUR’
White flowers with a pink flush to the back of the petals, from March to May.
White flowers with a pink flush to the back of the petals, from March to May.
15 cm
CORONARIA (ST BRIDGID GROUP) ‘LORD LIEUTENANT'
Semi-double, deep blue anemone flowers in late spring, early summer.
Semi-double, deep blue anemone flowers in late spring, early summer.
30 cm
HUPEHENSIS and HYBRIDA VARIETIES
These are wonderful gently spreading plants for late summer and autumn flowering. They do like their roots in the cool, so are ideal for shady situations – but if their roots are shaded by shrubs or paving, they will grow happily in the sun.
HUPEHENSIS ‘PRAECOX’
Single, reddish-pink flowers from late July onwards.
Single, reddish-pink flowers from late July onwards.
60 cm
HUPEHENSIS var. JAPONICA ‘PAMINA’
Rich-pink, double flowers with prominent golden stamens from August onwards.
Rich-pink, double flowers with prominent golden stamens from August onwards.
60 cm
X HYBRIDA ‘HONORINE JOBERT’
Single white flowers from August onwards. Brightens up a shady corner.
Single white flowers from August onwards. Brightens up a shady corner.
1.2 m
X HYBRIDA ‘WHIRLWIND’
(syn. A. X HYB.WIRBELWIND)
Semi-double white flowers from August onwards.
(syn. A. X HYB.WIRBELWIND)
Semi-double white flowers from August onwards.
1 m
MULTIFIDA ‘MAJOR’
Neat clumps of palmate leaves, with upturned cups of creamy-yellow flowers in spring. Forms cotton wool seed heads in midsummer.
Neat clumps of palmate leaves, with upturned cups of creamy-yellow flowers in spring. Forms cotton wool seed heads in midsummer.
25 cm
PAVONINA
Large daisy flowers in spring and early summer. Grown from seed so various shades, mostly pink. Goes dormant in summer.
Large daisy flowers in spring and early summer. Grown from seed so various shades, mostly pink. Goes dormant in summer.
30 cm
RANUNCULOIDES
Small cheery yellow anemone flowers in spring which gently spreads.
Small cheery yellow anemone flowers in spring which gently spreads.
10 cm
RIVULARIS
Branching stems of white flowers with blue backs to the petals, from May to July. Prefers moisture-retentive soil.
Branching stems of white flowers with blue backs to the petals, from May to July. Prefers moisture-retentive soil.
60 cm
SYLVESTRIS
‘Snowdrop windflower’. Like a dwarf version of white Japanese Anemone, only it flowers in early spring, and then again later on. Quite a vigorous spreader.
‘Snowdrop windflower’. Like a dwarf version of white Japanese Anemone, only it flowers in early spring, and then again later on. Quite a vigorous spreader.
20 cm
ANTENNARIA
‘RED WONDER’
(syn. A. DIOICA ‘ROTES WUNDER’)
Ground-hugging mat of silver foliage, with pinky-red flowers in late spring.
(syn. A. DIOICA ‘ROTES WUNDER’)
Ground-hugging mat of silver foliage, with pinky-red flowers in late spring.
10 cm
ANTHEMIS
CRETICA SSP. CRETICA
Small grey divided leaves form a base for the short stems of white daisy flowers. Prefers well drained soil.
Small grey divided leaves form a base for the short stems of white daisy flowers. Prefers well drained soil.
10 cm
MARSHALLIANA
Mat-forming with dense silky-grey leaves. Solitary yellow daisy-like flowers from May to July.
Mat-forming with dense silky-grey leaves. Solitary yellow daisy-like flowers from May to July.
20 cm
PUNCTATA ssp. CUPANIANA
Low hummocks of silver-grey divided foliage covered in white daisy flowers from early April to autumn. It is worth trimming once or twice during the season to stop it getting straggly.
Low hummocks of silver-grey divided foliage covered in white daisy flowers from early April to autumn. It is worth trimming once or twice during the season to stop it getting straggly.
25 cm
'SUSANNA MITCHELL'
Soft mounds of slightly silver foliage with soft yellow daisy flowers, for weeks in summer. Rather susceptible to slug damage but worth taking a little effort in early spring. Prefers fairly well-drained soil.
Soft mounds of slightly silver foliage with soft yellow daisy flowers, for weeks in summer. Rather susceptible to slug damage but worth taking a little effort in early spring. Prefers fairly well-drained soil.
40 cm
TINCTORIA ‘E. C. BUXTON’
Cut-leaf green foliage, with primrose-yellow daisy flowers throughout summer.
Cut-leaf green foliage, with primrose-yellow daisy flowers throughout summer.
60 cm
TINCTORIA ‘SAUCE HOLLANDAISE’
Cream daisy flowers, for weeks in summer. Will flower for longer if dead-headed.
Cream daisy flowers, for weeks in summer. Will flower for longer if dead-headed.
75 cm
ANTIRRHINUM
HISPANICUM ssp. HISPANICUM 'ROSEUM'
Rounded and hairy glaucous leaves on rather brittle stems. Pink snapdragon flowers in summer. Needs a well-drained, sunny and sheltered situation. Often self-seeds in gravel.
Rounded and hairy glaucous leaves on rather brittle stems. Pink snapdragon flowers in summer. Needs a well-drained, sunny and sheltered situation. Often self-seeds in gravel.
15 cm
AQUILEGIA
Dainty-looking plants with attractively divided foliage. They seed themselves enchantingly amongst other plants. Harmful if eaten.
ALPINA
Dark blue flowers from late spring to early summer.
Dark blue flowers from late spring to early summer.
60 cm
BERTOLONII
A lovely little columbine with deep violet flowers in early summer. Gently seeds itself about in the gravel, on our raised bed.
A lovely little columbine with deep violet flowers in early summer. Gently seeds itself about in the gravel, on our raised bed.
20 cm
FORMOSA
Short spurred, orangey-red flowers with dangling yellow stamens, from late spring. Likes fairly damp soil.
Short spurred, orangey-red flowers with dangling yellow stamens, from late spring. Likes fairly damp soil.
75 cm
LONGISSIMA
Long spurred, pale yellow flowers in early summer. Can be short lived but usually self-seeds.
Long spurred, pale yellow flowers in early summer. Can be short lived but usually self-seeds.
75 cm
VULGARIS var. ALBA
White flowers which lighten a shady corner.
White flowers which lighten a shady corner.
60 cm
VULGARIS VAR. STELLATA (SYN. AQUILEGIA CLEMATIFLORA)
A spurless aquilegia with elegant looking pink flowers, reminiscent of a clematis flower, in late spring, early summer.
A spurless aquilegia with elegant looking pink flowers, reminiscent of a clematis flower, in late spring, early summer.
60 cm
ARABIS
ALPINA SSP. CAUCASICA ‘DOULER ANGEVINE'
Attractive plant with clotted cream coloured edges to the green leaves, and pink flowers in spring and early summer.
Attractive plant with clotted cream coloured edges to the green leaves, and pink flowers in spring and early summer.
15 cm
FERDINANDI-COBURGI ‘AUREOVARIEGATA’
Flat mats of golden variegated foliage sending up stems of delicate white flowers in early spring.
Flat mats of golden variegated foliage sending up stems of delicate white flowers in early spring.
15 cm
ARENARIA
MONTANA
A good hummock of narrow dark green leaves, covered in a mass of white flowers all summer.
A good hummock of narrow dark green leaves, covered in a mass of white flowers all summer.
15 cm
PURPURASCENS
Grows wild in dampish rocky places in the Pyrenees so probably a shady rockery would suit. Bright green mound of foliage is covered in starry pink flowers in summer.
Grows wild in dampish rocky places in the Pyrenees so probably a shady rockery would suit. Bright green mound of foliage is covered in starry pink flowers in summer.
15 cm
ARMERIA
JUNIPERIFOLIA (syn. A. CAESPITOSA)
‘Dwarf thrift’. The plant is like a green pin cushion, covered in round heads of pink flowers in early spring and then on and off later on.
‘Dwarf thrift’. The plant is like a green pin cushion, covered in round heads of pink flowers in early spring and then on and off later on.
7.5 cm
JUNIPERIFOLIA 'ALBA'
White flowered form of the above.
White flowered form of the above.
7.5 cm
‘NIFTY THRIFTY’
Worth having just for the clever name! A golden variegated thrift with pink flowers in spring.
Worth having just for the clever name! A golden variegated thrift with pink flowers in spring.
10 cm
MARITIMA ‘RUBRIFOLIA’
Purple tinted foliage, makes a darker hummock for the pink thrift flowers, in late spring, early summer.
Purple tinted foliage, makes a darker hummock for the pink thrift flowers, in late spring, early summer.
12 cm
MARITIMA ‘VINDICTIVE’
Round heads of rich pink flowers in early summer, over a green mat of needle-like leaves.
Round heads of rich pink flowers in early summer, over a green mat of needle-like leaves.
15 cm
ARTEMISIA
'POWIS CASTLE'
An attractive small shrub of divided silver foliage.
An attractive small shrub of divided silver foliage.
75 cm
SCHMIDTIANA ‘NANA’
Prostrate mat of filigree silver foliage. Likes a well-drained sunny position.
Prostrate mat of filigree silver foliage. Likes a well-drained sunny position.
6 cm
ARUM
CRETICUM
Glossy dark green sagittate foliage and yellow spathe flowers in spring. Needs a sheltered position because it grows through the winter. It is dormant in summer. Poisonous berries.
Glossy dark green sagittate foliage and yellow spathe flowers in spring. Needs a sheltered position because it grows through the winter. It is dormant in summer. Poisonous berries.
40 cm
ASPERULA
GUSSONEI
Makes a green mossy mat, covered in tiny starry pink flowers, in summer.
Makes a green mossy mat, covered in tiny starry pink flowers, in summer.
3 cm
SINTENISII
Small, greyish felty leaves form a low mat with tiny pink flowers in early summer. Needs well-drained soil.
Small, greyish felty leaves form a low mat with tiny pink flowers in early summer. Needs well-drained soil.
3 cm
ASTER
These are an easy-to-please group of herbaceous plants with the great advantage of having late summer flowers. All like a sunny position, with the exception of A. divaricatus which is happy in sun or shade. Butterflies and bees love the flowers.
DIVARICATUS
Useful plant for dry shade. Cordate, green leaves attached to nearly-black wiry stems. Sends up sprays of small white daisy flowers from July onwards. Quite a floppy habit, but this does not detract from its appeal.
Useful plant for dry shade. Cordate, green leaves attached to nearly-black wiry stems. Sends up sprays of small white daisy flowers from July onwards. Quite a floppy habit, but this does not detract from its appeal.
60 cm
ERICOIDES PROSTRATUS ‘SNOW FLURRY’
(syn. A. SEDIFOLIUS ‘SNOW FLURRIES’)
A very prostrate Aster, with branching stems covered in a mass of small white flowers in autumn. Looks effective growing over rocks or logs.
(syn. A. SEDIFOLIUS ‘SNOW FLURRIES’)
A very prostrate Aster, with branching stems covered in a mass of small white flowers in autumn. Looks effective growing over rocks or logs.
10 cm
X FRIKARTII 'MONCH'
Masses of large single mauve flowers on upright stems, for months from the end of July until late autumn. Mildew resistant.
Masses of large single mauve flowers on upright stems, for months from the end of July until late autumn. Mildew resistant.
1 m
LAEVIS ‘CALLIOPE’
This is a tall one for the back of the border. Glossy, dark green leaves on almost black stems. Sprays of lavender-blue flowers for weeks, from September. Don’t be put off by it benefiting from a strategic stake or two!
This is a tall one for the back of the border. Glossy, dark green leaves on almost black stems. Sprays of lavender-blue flowers for weeks, from September. Don’t be put off by it benefiting from a strategic stake or two!
1.5 m
LATERIFLORUS ‘LADY IN BLACK’
Purple-tinted foliage, which is attractive even when not flowering. Open, branching stems of small white flowers with dark pink centres in autumn.
Purple-tinted foliage, which is attractive even when not flowering. Open, branching stems of small white flowers with dark pink centres in autumn.
1.1 m
‘LITTLE CARLOW’
An Aster cordifolius hybrid, with panicles of good pale blue flowers on sturdy, upright stems in late summer and autumn. A lovely addition to the garden.
An Aster cordifolius hybrid, with panicles of good pale blue flowers on sturdy, upright stems in late summer and autumn. A lovely addition to the garden.
1.1 m
NOVAE-ANGLIAE ‘ALMA PÖTSCHKE’
(syn. A. N-A. ‘ANDENKEN AN ALMA POTSCHKE’)
Bright pink semi-double flowers from late summer. Makes a showy splash of colour in the border for the autumn.
(syn. A. N-A. ‘ANDENKEN AN ALMA POTSCHKE’)
Bright pink semi-double flowers from late summer. Makes a showy splash of colour in the border for the autumn.
75 cm
NOVAE-ANGLIAE ‘HARRINGTON’S PINK’
Semi-double, paler pink flowers from late summer.
Semi-double, paler pink flowers from late summer.
1 m
NOVAE-ANGLIAE ‘HERBSTSCHNEE’
White Michaelmas daisy which flowers earlier than some, for weeks from August.
White Michaelmas daisy which flowers earlier than some, for weeks from August.
1.2 m
NOVAE-ANGLIAE ‘SEPTEMBER RUBY’
(syn. A. N-A. ‘SEPTEMBERRUBIN’)
Semi-double maroon flowers, for weeks, from early autumn.
(syn. A. N-A. ‘SEPTEMBERRUBIN’)
Semi-double maroon flowers, for weeks, from early autumn.
1.4 m
NOVAE-ANGLIAE ‘VIOLET HAZE’
Good violet flowers in autumn.
Good violet flowers in autumn.
1.1 m
NOVI-BELGII 'BLUE LAGOON’
A dwarf aster, which makes a dome of good blue flowers in autumn. No staking necessary.
A dwarf aster, which makes a dome of good blue flowers in autumn. No staking necessary.
30 cm
‘PINK STAR’
Upright stems of smallish, clear pink flowers in autumn. A graceful looking Aster.
Upright stems of smallish, clear pink flowers in autumn. A graceful looking Aster.
1 m
ASTILBE
Ideal marginal plants, for planting in bog gardens, or by water. They will also tolerate drier conditions, if given some shade.
X ARENDSII ‘FANAL’
Spikes of red flowers in early summer.
Spikes of red flowers in early summer.
45 cm
ASTRANTIA
An enchanting group of herbaceous plants with palmate basal leaves and stems of upturned posie flowers for months, from early May until late summer. The flowers can be used for drying. If the soil is moisture retentive they are happy anywhere; if not, they like semi or full shade.
‘HADSPEN BLOOD’
Upturned, deep red posie-type flowers in summer. Seems more susceptible than the others to slug attack as it emerges in spring, but worth growing all the same.
Upturned, deep red posie-type flowers in summer. Seems more susceptible than the others to slug attack as it emerges in spring, but worth growing all the same.
60 cm
MAJOR ‘SUNNINGDALE VARIEGATED’
Good golden variegated form of A. major. The variegation is more pronounced in spring.
Good golden variegated form of A. major. The variegation is more pronounced in spring.
60 cm
'ROMA'
Upturned posie flowers of pretty pink with darker centres, for months from late May.
Upturned posie flowers of pretty pink with darker centres, for months from late May.
60 cm
‘SUPERSTAR’
(syn. A. MAJOR ‘WHITE GIANT’)
Upturned posie flowers of white with green tips, for months from May. Larger flowers than some Astrantias. (PBR)
(syn. A. MAJOR ‘WHITE GIANT’)
Upturned posie flowers of white with green tips, for months from May. Larger flowers than some Astrantias. (PBR)
65 cm
AUBRIETA
Ideal for growing down over walls. They flower for weeks, providing valuable early nectar for bees, from early spring and if cut back when getting straggly, they will usually flower again.
'ALIX BRETT'
Cerise pink flowers.
Cerise pink flowers.
7 cm
BICOLOUR
A combination of purple and pale lavender flowers, in early spring.
A combination of purple and pale lavender flowers, in early spring.
7 cm
‘BLUE BEAUTY’
Double blue-violet flowers in spring. Ready in April.
Double blue-violet flowers in spring. Ready in April.
7 cm
‘BOB SAUNDERS’
Semi-double purple flowers.
Semi-double purple flowers.
7 cm
‘BRESSINGHAM PINK’
Trailing stems of semi-double pink flowers , slightly paler than A. ‘Rose Queen’, for weeks from late spring.
Trailing stems of semi-double pink flowers , slightly paler than A. ‘Rose Queen’, for weeks from late spring.
7 cm
DELTOIDEA ‘GLORIA’
Dark magenta-red flowers in spring. Ready in April.
Dark magenta-red flowers in spring. Ready in April.
7 cm
DELTOIDEA ‘NANA VARIEGATA’
White variegated foliage, mauve-blue flowers from early spring. Compact, suitable for a trough.
White variegated foliage, mauve-blue flowers from early spring. Compact, suitable for a trough.
5 cm
'GREENCOURT PURPLE'
Trailing stems of purple flowers in spring.
Trailing stems of purple flowers in spring.
7 cm
‘RED CARPET VARIEGATED’
Variegated foliage, single red flowers from late spring.
Variegated foliage, single red flowers from late spring.
5 cm
‘ROSE QUEEN’
Semi-double pink flowers.
Semi-double pink flowers.
7 cm