Herbaceous Perennials - Great for spring, summer & autumn colour
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Achillea 'Fanal' is a stunning variety with clusters of long-lasting carmine-red flowers from June to September. A magnet for pollinating insects and birds enjoy their flat seed heads. Perfect for planting alongside other sun loving perennials such as Salvias, Echinacea and grasses including Stipa tenuissima and Pennisetum varieties.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 60cm spread
Attractive, feathery, green foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting
Achillea millefolium ‘Salmon Beauty’ has masses of soft peach-salmon coloured flowers that fade from June through to September. Their large, flat flower heads are a magnet for pollinating insects and birds enjoy the seed heads through the autumn months.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 45cm spread
Stunning peach - salmon flowers from June – September
Attractive feathery green foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect planted in cottage and coastal style borders
Agapanthus ‘Navy Blue’ is a stunning perennial variety, perfect for mid to back border displays. With showy, deep blue flowers, they provide a vibrant display from July-September. These sun-loving plants thrive in well-drained soil and are also ideal for growing in containers.
Key Features
Thrives in sunny borders
Semi-evergreen
Approx 90cm tall x 60cm spread
Strappy green leaves
Prefers light, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Alchemilla mollis is a delightful herbaceous perennial with attractive foliage and dainty yellow flowers from June- September. Its soft, velvety, pale green leaves have a distinctive rounded shape that collects and holds water droplets, creating a sparkling effect after rain.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Approx 30- 45 cm tall x 50cm spread
Attractive, pale green leaves
Prefers well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Downy leaves unattractive to slugs , snails, rabbits and deer - great for New Forest gardens
Anemone ‘Andrea Atkinson' is smothered with stunning single, white flowers from late summer through to autumn. It’s saucer shaped flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, adding both visual appeal and ecological value to the garden.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 80cm tall x 50cm spread
Dark green, tooth shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Cottage gardens and partially shady borders
Anemone huphensis var. japonica 'Splendens' is a captivating perennial featuring beautiful magenta-pink flowers and lush green foliage. Standing tall and slender, this variety adds a vibrant burst of colour to gardens during late summer and autumn.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and sun
Semi-evergreen
Approx 80cm tall x 45cm spread
Dark green, tooth shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Woodland type settings, Cottage gardens and semi-shady borders
Astrantia ‘Buckland' is a charming perennial known for its unique, star-shaped flowers. The pale, silvery-pink flowers boast a long flowering period from early June till late August.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 70cm tall x 40cm spread
Attractive lobed foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating
Great for Cottage style gardens and brightens semi-shaded borders
Astrantia ‘Astra Red’' is a charming perennial known for its unique, star-shaped flowers. The flowers are a deep red colour and enjoy a long flowering period from June through to August.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 60-70cm tall x 50cm spread
Attractive lobed foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Great for Cottage style gardens and brightens semi-shaded borders
Astrantia ‘Venice’ is a charming perennial known for its unique, star-shaped flowers. The flowers are a deep pink/red colour and boast a long flowering period from May through to August.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 50-60cm tall x 45cm spread
Attractive lobed foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Great for Cottage style gardens and brightens semi-shaded borders
Achillea millefolium ‘Lilac Beauty’ is a stunning variety with clusters of long-lasting soft pink-purple flowers from June-September. A magnet for pollinating insects and birds who enjoy their flat seed heads. Perfect for planting alongside other sun loving perennials such as Salvias, Echinaceas and grasses including Stipa tenuissima and Pennisetum varieties.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 80cm tall x 60cm spread
Attractive feathery, green foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting
Achillea millefolium 'Summerwine' sports striking wine-red flowers from June-September. Their bright coloured flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects and birds enjoy the seed heads through the autumn months. Perfect planted alongside other sun loving perennials including Echinaceas, Salvias & Geraniums
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 80cm tall x 40cm spread
Attractive feathery foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style gardens
Agapanthus 'Snow Crystal' is a fabulous semi-evergreen variety, perfect for mid to back border displays. With showy white flowers, they provide a vibrant display from July-September These sun-loving plants thrive in well-drained soil and are also ideal for growing in containers.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Semi-evergreen
Approx 80cm tall x 60cm spread
Strappy green leaves
Prefers light, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Allium ‘Cristophii’ has huge, lilac flowers from June to July. Thriving in full sun, it is an ideal variety for mid border displays. The foliage starts to die back as the flowers open so it is a good idea to mix these in with other plants in your garden borders. Great as a cut flower and seed heads can be dried for decorative purposes.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
3 well rooted bulbs per pot
Approx 60cm tall
Enjoys a sheltered position
Great for pollinators
Good for cutting
Anemone 'Hadspen Abundance' is a fabulous, free flowering variety which blooms from July right through to September. Semi-double, pale pink flowers on slender stems to 80cm. Favouring either a sunny or partially shaded position, these anemones look great in cottage style settings and edge of woodland borders.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Semi-evergreen
Approx 80cm tall x 45cm spread
Dark green, tooth shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Woodland edge settings, Cottage gardens and partially shaded borders
Anemone 'Praecox' has lovely magenta-pink flowers from August to October. This variety makes an ideal addition to cottage style gardens, and is great for adding brightness to partially shaded borders.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun or partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 45cm spread
Dark green, tooth shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Cottage gardens and semi-shady borders
Astrantia ‘Hadspen Blood’ boasts stunning dark red-purple bracts from June through to August. It is ideal for mid-back border displays. It’s wine-red flowers look great planted alongside light pinks, blues & whites of many cottage style plant varieties.
Key Features
Thrives in sun or part shade
Deciduous
Approx 70cm tall x 40-45cm spread
Attractive lobed foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Astrantia major ‘Star of Billion' is a charming perennial known for its unique, star-shaped flowers. Papery white flowers tipped with green boast a long flowering period from June through to September.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 70cm tall x 50cm spread
Attractive lobed foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Great for Cottage style gardens and brightens semi-shaded borders
Achillea 'Moonshine' has masses of bright yellow flowers that look stunning from May through to September. This low-maintenance plant is a fantastic choice if you are looking to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects to your garden. Its seeds are attractive to birds, including goldfinches in the autumn months.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 50cm spread
Attractive grey-green feathery foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Great for Mediterranean, and costal planting styles
Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta' is a stunning perennial plant with a unique colour palette that sets it apart from other yarrow varieties. Its flat-topped flower clusters boast a terracotta-orange hue that deepens as the blooms mature. This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant adds a touch of warm, earthy elegance to garden borders.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 100cm tall x 40cm spread
Attractive feathery foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Great for Mediterranean style and mixed sunny border planting
Agapanthus ‘‘Twister’ has fabulous bi-coloured, white-deep blue flowers. Look great planted in borders or containers. Plant alongside Asters, Salvias and Echinacea for a fabulous summer display.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 40cm spread
Stunning dark purple flowers July - August
Strappy green leaves
Prefers light, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Allium 'Purple Sensation' has striking purple flowers from May through to June. Thriving in full sun it is an ideal variety for mid border displays. The foliage starts to die back as the flowers open so it is a good idea to mix these in with other plants in your garden borders. Great as a cut flower and seed heads can be dried for decorative purposes.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
3 well rooted bulbs per pot
Approx 90cm tall
Enjoys a sheltered position
Great for pollinators
Good for cutting
Anemone 'Pamina' has frilly, deep pink flowers from July to August. This variety makes an ideal addition to cottage style gardens, and is great for adding brightness to partially shaded borders.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun or partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 80cm tall x 40cm spread
Dark green, tooth shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Cottage gardens and semi-shady borders
Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' is an elegant perennial known for its single, pristine white flowers and dark green foliage. This classic beauty stands tall on slender stems, illuminating gardens from late summer to autumn. This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Key Features
Thrives in sun or part shade
Semi-evergreen
Approx 120cm tall x 60cm spread
Dark green, tooth shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Woodland type settings, Cottage gardens and partially shaded borders
Astrantia ‘Florence’ has delicate, light pink star-shaped flowers from early summer to autumn. Great for adding to cottage style garden borders.
Key Features
Thrives in sun or part shade
Deciduous
Approx 60cm to 70cm tall x 40-45cm spread
Attractive lobed foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' has showy, hot, paprika coloured flowers from June to September. Their bright coloured flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects and birds enjoy the seed heads through the autumn months. Perfect for planting alongside other sun loving perennials such as Salvias, Echinacea’s and grasses including Stipa tenuissima and Pennisetum varieties.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 70-80cm tall x 60 cm spread
Attractive feathery foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Great addition to Mediterranean and costal style borders
Achillea millefolium 'Walther Funcke' has masses of red flowers that fade to a tangerine-orange from June through to September. Their bright coloured flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects and birds enjoy the seed heads through the autumn months. With their long-lasting flowering period, achilleas make a great addition to any sunny borders with free-draining soils.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 45cm spread
Attractive feathery, green foliage foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for Mediterranean and costal style border planting
Agastache 'Alabaster' is a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects. Attractive, white flower spikes from July-September. Great for mid-back border displays. Great planted alongside other sun loving perennials including Geraniums, Salvias and Echiancea.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 30cm spread
Aromatic foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Perfect for cottage style and wildlife friendly gardens
Anemone ‘Whirlwind' is a stunning perennial plant known for its delicate beauty. White, semi-double flowers bloom from late summer through to autumn. Great for illuminating more shaded areas of the garden.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 80cm tall x 50cm spread
Dark green, tooth shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Woodland type settings, Cottage gardens and shady borders
Astrantia 'Roma' is a charming perennial known for its unique, star-shaped flowers. The delicate pink flowers boast a long flowering period from June through to September.
Key Features
Thrives in sun or partial shade
Approx 60cm tall x 45cm spread
Attractive lobed foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Great for Cottage style gardens and brightens semi-shaded borders
Achillea 'Rose Madder' has lovely, soft pink-red flowers from June-November. A magnet for pollinating insects and birds who enjoy their flat seed heads. Perfect for planting alongside other sun loving perennials such as Salvias, Echinaceas and grasses including Stipa tenuissima and Pennisetum varieties.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 45cm tall x 45cm spread
Attractive feathery green foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting
Agapanthus 'Black Magic' is a fantastic dark purple flowering variety, perfect for mid to back-border displays. With showy flower stems reaching 80cm tall, they provide a vibrant display from July-September. These sun-loving plants thrive in well-drained soil and are also ideal for growing in containers.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Semi-evergreen
Approx 80cm tall x 60cm spread
Strappy green leaves
Prefers light, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Agastache 'Blue Fortune' is a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects. Lovely lavender-purple flower spikes from July-September . Great for mid-back border displays. Thrives in full sun on free draining soil. This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 30cm spread
Aromatic foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and wildlife friendly gardens
Anemone 'Dreaming Swan' is an elegant perennial known for its large, white semi-double flowers. The back of the petals is a violet colour which shows up nicely against the white. Flowering from June to October, it is ideal for front-mid border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Approx 50cm tall x 45cm spread
Dark green, tooth shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Cottage gardens and semi-shady borders. Tolerant of coastal sites
Anemone 'Regal Swan is a beautiful compact variety with large, light pink flowers from July-September. Tolerates wind and is a good variety if you live close to the coast.
Key Features
Thrives in sun or part shade
Deciduous
Approx 40cm tall x 40cm spread
Dark green, tooth shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Cottage gardens and partially shaded borders. Tolerates coastal settings.
Aster ‘Monch’ features striking deep lavender-purple flowers that bloom from August to October. It is a good upright variety and is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, adding both visual appeal and ecological value to the garden.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60-70cm tall x 40cm spread
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders.
Astrantia ‘Star of Billion' is a charming perennial known for its unique, star-shaped flowers. Papery white flowers tipped with green. Fabulously long flowering period from June through to September. This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 70cm tall x 50cm spread
Attractive lobed foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating
Great for Cottage style gardens and brightens semi-shaded borders
Bergenia 'Bressingham White' also known as 'Elephants ears' is a great low maintenance, year-round groundcover option. Its large, green, fleshy rounded leaves fade to purple in the late autumn and winter months. White bell shaped flowers in spring.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Evergreen
Approx 45cm tall x 45cm spread
Attractive, rounded, lobed foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of almost any soil type
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Ideal groundcover for any partially shaded or sunny borders
Brunnera 'Silver Spear' is best known for its heart-shaped silver leaves lined with green. In spring, it produces delicate, small, light blue flowers that resemble forget-me-nots. An ideal groundcover variety.
Key Features
Thrives in shade and part-shade
Deciduous
Approx 40cm tall x 55cm spread
Attractive silver heart–shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of almost any soil type
Ideal groundcover for woodland type setting or shaded borders
Bergenia 'Purpurea' also known as 'Elephants ears' is a great low maintenance, year-round groundcover option. Its large, green, fleshy rounded leaves fade to a rich red/purple through the late autumn and winter months. Vivid pink flowers appear in the late winter, early spring.
Key Features
Thrives in Sun and partial shade
Evergreen
Approx 35cm tall x 45cm spread
Attractive, rounded, lobed foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of almost any soil type
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Ideal groundcover for any partially shaded or sunny borders
Brunnera macrophylla is a striking perennial known for its large, heart-shaped, green leaves. Delicate, small, light blue flowers that resemble forget-me-nots from April to May. An ideal groundcover variety.
Key Features
Thrives in shade and part-shade
Deciduous
Approx 40cm tall x 55cm spread
Large, heart shaped green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of almost any soil type
Ideal groundcover for any shady/partially shaded border
Brunnera 'Jack Frost' is a striking perennial known for its heart-shaped silver leaves with green veins. Delicate, small, light blue flowers that resemble forget-me-nots from April to May. An ideal groundcover variety.
Key Features
Thrives in shade and part-shade
Deciduous
Approx 40cm tall x 55cm spread
Attractive silver-green heart–shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of almost any soil type
Ideal groundcover for woodland type setting or shaded borders
Crocosmia 'George Davison' boasts long, arching stems with golden yellow trumpet shaped flowers through late summer into autumn.
Key Features
Thrives in Full Sun
Approx 75cm tall x 60cm spread
Deciduous
Attractive, strappy green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of almost any soil type
Great for tropical style gardens or for brightening sunny borders
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' boasts tall, arching stems with bright red trumpet shaped flowers through late summer into autumn. A lovely bright coloured variety which is great planted towards the back of the border.
Key Features
Thrives in Full Sun
Approx 120cm tall x 80cm spread
Deciduous
Attractive, strappy green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of almost any soil type
Great for tropical style gardens or for brightening sunny borders
Camassia 'Caerulea' produce masses of dark blue, star shaped flowers in late spring. Look great in mixed herbaceous borders or if you have areas of more wild style planting in your garden -add camassia’s for some late spring drama. Camassia’s featured highly in our gold winning border design - A sensory soak.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Approx 70-80cm tall and 20cm spread
Deciduous
Strappy, upright green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Ideal for meadow style planting
Camassia quamash produce masses of mid-sized, dark blue, star shaped flowers from May-June. They look fabulous planted alongside geums and geraniums towards the front of the border. Pots contain 5 bulbs and will give a decent flowering in the first year planted. Camassia’s featured highly in our gold winning border design - A sensory soak
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Approx 30cm tall and 10cm spread
Deciduous
Strappy green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Ideal for meadow style planting
Campanula ‘Superba’ feature stunning clusters of bell shaped, purple flowers. Its vibrant colour makes a great addition to cottage style borders or contrasts well with orange, yellow and red planting styles. A real magnet for pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 90-100cm tall x 60cm spread
Oval shaped green leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny or partially shaded borders
Campanula ‘Prichard's Variety’ features stunning clusters of lilac blue, showy flowers from mid summer through to autumn. It makes a great addition to cottage style borders. A real magnet for pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 60-70cm tall x 40cm spread
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny or partially shaded borders
Cirisium ‘Atropurpureum’ is a lovely, ornate thistle with dark purple-pink flowers on tall branching stems from May- June. Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects love them and their fluffy seed heads can be enjoyed by goldfinches. Cirisium featured highly in our gold winning border design - The Kettles On.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1.2 metres tall
Approx 60cm spread
Thistle type leaves. Not spikey!
Thrives in most soil types
Great for brightening sunny borders & meadow style planting
Dicentra formosa 'Aurora’ is a delightful perennial, featuring creamy white, heart-shaped flowers from late spring through to summer. This shade-loving plant thrives in moist, well-draining soil and prefers partial to full shade conditions. Dicentra featured in our gold winning border design - A sensory soak.
Key Features
Thrives in shade and partial shade
Approx 45cm tall
Approx 50-60cm spread
Delicate hearty shaped creamy white flowers from May to July
Attractive grey-green fern like foliage
Prefers moist, well drained soil
Woodland type setting or shaded borders
Digitalis purpurea are classic woodland flowers. The beautiful tubular shaped flowers open from the base of the spike in shades of pink through to purple from June-July. If allowed to self-seed, they create expansive, naturalized displays, adding vertical interest to lightly shaded borders or woodland style settings.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and sun
Approx 150-200cm tall x 60cm spread
Large, green oval (ish) leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Woodland type settings, Cottage gardens and lightly shaded borders
Echinacea 'Baby White Swan is an excellent dwarf variety which flowers from early July to late September. Large white petals surround a central yellow-green cone. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Great for front-mid border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 50cm tall x 30cm spread
Deciduous
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of almost any soil types
Great for brightening sunny borders. A good coastal plant.
Echinacea 'Mellow Yellows' has lovely soft, creamy-yellow flowers from summer through to autumn. Large daisy shaped flower heads with a central yellow-green cone. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Great for mid border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 80cm tall x 4ocm spread
Deciduous
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for sunny borders. A good coastal plant
Epimedium colchicum have delicate, bright yellow flowers from mid-spring. Thriving in shady conditions epimedium’s make for great groundcover under trees and large shrubs.
Key Features
Thrives in full shade and partial shade
Approx 30cm tall x 30cm spread
Evergreen
Heart shaped bronze leaves turning to green as the mature
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great groundcover for shady borders and woodland style gardens
Euphorbia ‘Wulfenii’ features bluish-green, lance-shaped leaves forming dense mound. In late spring to early summer, it produces large, vibrant yellow-green flower heads. Thriving in well-draining soil and full sun, it's a low-maintenance plant perfect for adding texture and colour to gardens and borders
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Evergreen
Approx 90 to 120cm tall x 90cm spread
Stunning yellow-green flowers from March to early June
Attractive, lance shaped, fleshy leaves
Prefers well drained soil
Attractive to bees and other early season insects
Echinacea 'Pow Wow Wild Berry' is an excellent compact variety which flowers from summer through to autumn. Vivid pink petals surround a central yellow-green cone. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Great for front-mid border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 50-60cm tall x 40cm spread
Deciduous
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders. A good coastal plant
Echinacea 'Virgin' has delicately scented, white flowers from summer through to autumn. Large daisy shaped flower heads with a central yellow-green cone. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Great for mid border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 60cm tall x 4ocm spread
Deciduous
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for sunny borders. A good coastal plant
Epimedium ‘sulphureum’ has delicate, lemon-yellow flowers through the spring months. Thriving in shady conditions epimedium’s make for great groundcover under trees and large shrubs. Green leaves redden again during late summer and hold this colour through the winter months.
Key Features
Thrives in full shade and partial shade
Approx 30cm tall x 30cm spread
Evergreen
Heart shaped bronze leaves turning to green as the mature
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great groundcover for shady borders and woodland style gardens
Echinacea 'Lakota Orange' is a stunning, bright orange variety that flowers from Summer through to autumn. Large daisy shaped flower heads with a central yellow-green cone. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Great for mid border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 60cm tall x 45cm spread
Deciduous
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders. A good coastal plant
Echinacea 'White Swan' has lovely bright, white flowers from summer through to autumn. Large daisy shaped flower heads with a central yellow-green cone. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Great for mid border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 70cm tall x 40cm spread
Deciduous
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for sunny borders. A good coastal plant
Epimedium warleyense has delicate, orange flowers through the spring months. Thriving in shady conditions epimedium’s make for great groundcover under trees and large shrubs. Green leaves redden again during late summer and hold this colour through the winter months.
Key Features
Thrives in full shade and partial shade
Approx 50cm tall x 50cm spread
Evergreen
Heart shaped bronze leaves turning to green as the mature
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great groundcover for shady borders and woodland style gardens
Echinacea 'Lakota Red' is a stunning, bright red variety that flowers from Summer through to autumn. Large daisy shaped flower heads with a central orange-red cone. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Great for mid border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 60cm tall x 45cm spread
Deciduous
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders. A great coastal plant
Epimedium ‘Niveum’ have delicate ,bell shaped, white flowers from mid-spring. Young heart-shaped leaves emerge bronze in colour changing to a lush green as they mature. Thriving in shady conditions epimedium’s make for great groundcover under trees and large shrubs.
Key Features
Thrives in full shade and partial shade
Approx 30cm tall x 30cm spread
Deciduous
Heart shaped bronze leaves turning to green as the mature
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great groundcover for shady borders and woodland style gardens
Echinacea purpurea is a tall variety which flowers from summer through to autumn. Dusky pink-purple petals surround a central orange-yellow cone. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Great for back border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 100 cm tall x 50cm spread
Deciduous
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders. A good coastal plant
Epimedium ‘Red Beauty’ have delicate, deep rose pink flowers from mid-spring. Young heart-shaped leaves emerge bronze in colour changing to a lush green as they mature. Thriving in shady conditions epimedium’s make for great groundcover under trees and large shrubs.
Key Features
Thrives in full shade and partial shade
Approx 30cm tall x 30cm spread
Deciduous
Heart shaped bronze leaves turning to green as the mature
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great groundcover for shady borders and woodland style gardens
Erigeron 'Karvinskianus' boasts masses of white daisy flowers which fade to a deep rosy-pink from May-September. A magnet for bees and other pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 30cm tall x 40cm spread
Mounds of lush green foliage
Prefers light, well drained soil.
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Galtonia Candicans feature graceful, tall stems adorned with large, creamy, white bell shaped flowers. Lightly scented, these make for an attractive feature plant through the summer months. Originating from South Africa, this variety loves hot sunny borders.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 120cm tall x 30cm spread
Long, fleshy green leaves
Prefers moist, rich fertile soils
Perfect for elevating cottage style borders or looks great in tropical style/Mediterranean planting schemes
Geranium ‘Wargrave Pink’ is a long flowering, deep pink variety with masses of flowers. Thriving in full sun and partial shade, this variety makes for excellent groundcover and grows well in both borders and pots. Nice long flowering season from May through to October.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Approx 40cm tall x 40cm spread
Attractive foliage
moderately fertile, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insect
Geranium 'Azure Rush' have stunning lavender-blue flowers with a white centre. Flowers from late spring through the summer months. Similar in appearance to ‘rozanne’ its parent plant, but with lighter flowers and a more compact growth form.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Approx 45cm tall x 50-60cm spread
Attractive foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Geum ‘Mrs J Bradshaw’ is a fiery addition to sunny borders. Bright red flowers burst above mounds of lush green foliage. Flowering from June to late August, geums are a great way to add long-lasting brightness to your borders. A magnet for butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 50cm spread
Mounds of lush green foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Geranium 'Dreamland' has lovely soft pink flowers highlighted with dark pink veins from May to late September. This variety makes for excellent groundcover and grows well in both borders and pots.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Approx 30cm tall x 40cm spread
Attractive foliage
moderately fertile, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Geum ‘Prinses Juliana’ is a fiery addition to sunny borders. Stunning Orange flowers from May to July. Geums are a great way to add brightness to your borders. A magnet for butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 45-50cm tall x 40cm spread
Mounds of lush green foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Geranium phaeum also called dusky-crane’s bill has lovely dark maroon coloured flowers with a white centre. Flowering profusely from spring through to early summer, this variety is a great addition to the borders giving great groundcover.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Approx 75cm tall x 45cm spread
Deciduous. Attractive, lobed green leaves with purple blotches
Prefers well drained soil
Attractive to bees and other early season insects
Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’ has wonderful orange-apricot flowers that will bloom from May to late August. Thriving in full sun with free draining soil, geums are a great way to add long-flowering brightness to your borders. A magnet for butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 80cm tall x 50cm spread
Mounds of lush green foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Geranium Rozanne is a delightful perennial with violet-blue flowers, featuring a white centre and distinct purple veins. A popular choice to liven summer borders, rock gardens, and containers from June-September. This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Approx 45cm tall x 60-80cm spread
Attractive foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
One of my absolute favourites for sunny borders. Great long flowering season, attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Looks great in cottage style borders and mixed with flowering grasses like penniestums and stipa tenuissimas.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 60cm spread
Small, lance shaped leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting
Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty’ adds a burst of bright red to late summer borders. Thriving in full sun, their flowers start red and then fade to orangey-amber as they mature. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects, they are great grown in mid-back border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 60cm spread
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders.
This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Iris 'Variegata' features beautifully variegated fresh foliage. Striking purple flowers through July and August. A great variety for adding mid-late summer colour to garden borders.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 30cm spread
Variegated leaves fading to green
Prefers moist, rich fertile soils
Perfect for elevating cottage style borders or planted alongside pond or lakesides
Iris 'Sable' has deep purple flowers in late spring. Nearly black buds open to reveal scented, velvety purple flowers with an orange tipped purple beard. With flower spikes to 90cm, this fabulous bearded iris is great for adding height and structure to mid border displays.Ensure rhizomes are exposed to sunlight for maximum flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 30cm spread
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers light, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Iris 'Sparkling Rose' has lilac-pink flowers with a speckled yellow centre. Flower spikes to over 100cm tall throughout May and June. Thriving near open water, Siberian irises are great for naturalising alongside ponds and lakes and streams. Can be added to herbaceous planting schemes, just ensure to keep the roots well watered
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 100cm tall x 40cm spread
strappy, vibrant green leaves
Prefers moist, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Iris ger. 'Blue Rhythm' has deep, blue-purple flowers in late spring. Thriving in full sun and with flower spikes to 1 metre this fabulous bearded iris is great for adding height and structure to mid border displays. Ensure rhizomes are exposed to sunlight for maximum flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 100cm tall x 30cm spread
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers light, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Iris ger. ‘Sultan's Palace’ boasts stunning red-burnt orange flowers in late spring. Thriving in full sun and with flower spikes to 70cm, this fabulous bearded iris is great for adding height and structure to mid border displays. Ensure rhizomes are exposed to sunlight for maximum flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 70cm tall x 30cm spread
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers light, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Iris 'Braithwaite' has purple-Lavender flowers in late spring. Thriving in full sun and with flower spikes to 80cm, this fabulous bearded iris is great for adding height and structure to mid border displays. Ensure rhizomes are exposed to sunlight for maximum flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 80cm tall x 60cm spread
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers light, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Iris 'Caesars Brother' has velvety blue-purple flowers with a speckled yellow centre. Flower spikes to over 100cm tall throughout May and June. Thriving near open water, Siberian irises are great for naturalising alongside ponds and lakes and streams. Can be added to herbaceous planting schemes, just ensure to keep the roots well watered
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 100cm tall x 40cm spread
strappy, vibrant green leaves
Prefers moist, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Iris ger. 'Immortatlity' has pure white flowers in late spring. Thriving in full sun and with flower spikes to 90cm, this fabulous bearded iris is great for adding height and structure to mid border displays. Ensure rhizomes are exposed to sunlight for maximum flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 30cm spread
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers light, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Iris ‘Persimmon' has neat, mid-blue buds which open to reveal, blue flowers with a yellow-white veined centre. Flower spikes to 90cm tall throughout May and June. Thriving near open water, Siberian irises are great for naturalising alongside ponds and lakes and streams. Can be added to herbaceous planting schemes, just ensure to keep the roots well watered
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 40cm spread
strappy, vibrant green leaves
Prefers moist, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Iris 'Jane Phillips' has lovely pale, blue flowers in late spring. Thriving in full sun and with flower spikes to 90cm, this fabulous bearded iris is great for adding height and structure to mid border displays. Ensure rhizomes are exposed to sunlight for maximum flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 30cm spread
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers light, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Iris 'Tropical Night' has neat, blue buds which open to reveal, violet-blue flowers with a yellow-white veined centre. Flower spikes to over 100cm tall throughout May and June. Thriving near open water, Siberian irises are great for naturalising alongside ponds and lakes and streams. Can be added to herbaceous planting schemes, just ensure to keep the roots well watered
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 120cm tall x 40cm spread
strappy, vibrant green leaves
Prefers moist, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Kniphofia ‘Tawny Kings’ burnt orange buds add drama to any sunny border. Creamy-yellow flowers on tall stems can be enjoyed through the late summer months. Ideal for mid-back border displays. Thriving in rich, fertile soils, they look great grown alongside flowering grasses.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 120cm tall x 80cm spread
Deciduous
Strappy leaves
Prefers rich, fertile, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders. A good coastal plant
Lamium 'Orvala' are a great variety for adding texture to woodland and shady style gardens. Architecturally appealing their strong stems support whorls of deep-light pink flowers. Loved by bees and other pollinating insects. This was one of the lovely plants featured in our gold winning border design 'The Kettles on'' at Gardeners World Spring Fair, Beaulieu.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Deciduous
Approx 60 cm tall x 40 cm spread
tough, Nettle shaped leaves
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders
Lythrum virgatum 'Dropmore Purple' is a captivating perennial with striking purple-pink flowers from June through to late summer. Tall flower spikes punctuate through summer borders making this variety a great addition to any cottage style or mixed herbaceous sunny border. This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Key Features
Thrives in sunny borders
Approx 90-120cm tall x 45cm spread
Lance shaped foliage
Prefers moist soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Perfect for waterside gardens and woodland style planting
Leucanthemum 'Silberprinzesschen' also known as the Shasta daisy, has lovely pure white petals surrounding a golden yellow centre. Thriving in sunny spots with free draining soil, this variety is perfect for mixed border planting. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 50-60cm tall x 50-60cm spread
Dark green, leathery leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders.
Leucojum Giant or more commonly known as the summer snowflake. White bell shaped flowers tipped green from late spring. easy to grow and always looks stunning.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 40cm tall x 10cm spread
strappy, green leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting
Linaria purpurea has lovely showy spikes of deep purple flowers from July through to october. Narrow, grey green leaves grace the lower stems, topped with long flower spikes. Originating in Italy, Linaria thrive in full sun in moist, free draining soil.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Semi-evergreen
Approx 100-150cm tall x 70cm spread
Lance shaped, grey-green leaves
Prefers light, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Liriope 'Monroe White' is a fabulous evergreen perennial which thrives in sun or part shade. White flower spikes to 35cm tall look great grown in amongst ferns. Strappy leaves give good year round structure to borders.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Approx 35cm tall x 45cm spread
Evergreen
White spiked flowers through September to November
Lance shaped, green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Mathiasella 'Green Dream' have lovely architectural foliage. Bright green flower bracts form in late spring and last well into summer. As the flowers fade they become papery but they don't loose form, lasting well into the autumn months.
Key Features
Thrives in sunny or lightly shaded borders
Approx 100cm tall x 50cm spread
Semi-evergreen
Stunning bright green flowers in spring
Architectural foliage
Prefers moist, free draining soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' (Bergamot) has wonderfully aromatic leaves. The firework style flowers top tall stems from June into late summer. A magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects it looks great planted in amongst flowering grasses.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Approx 90cm tall x 60cm spread
Deciduous
Aromatic leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Monarda 'Violet Queen' (Bergamot) has wonderfully aromatic leaves. The firework style flowers top tall stems from June into late summer. A magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects it looks great planted in amongst flowering grasses.
Nepeta has fabulously aromatic silver-green leaves. Lilac-blue flowers from may through to late summer. This is an easy to grow groundcover, that thrives in sunny conditions. A magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 40cm tall x 40cm spread
Aromatic leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting
Nepeta ‘Purrsian Blue’ has fabulously aromatic silver-green leaves. Lilac-blue flowers from may through to late summer. A neat, mound forming variety that thrives in sunny conditions. A magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 45cm tall x 60cm spread
Aromatic leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting
Paeonia 'Bowl of Beauty is a great Japanese variety with bright outer pink petals blending to a lemon-cream centre. Flowering in early summer, and favouring a sheltered spot in full sun or part shade.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 50cm spread
Lightly scented
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting. Great as a cut flower
Phlox ‘Amethyst’ is a popular perennial herbaceous plant, loved for its perfumed flowers. It features striking clusters of lavender-purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to autumn. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and part shade
Deciduous
Approx 80-100cm tall x 75cm spread
Strongly scented
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders.
Phlox ‘Bright Eyes’ is a well sort after variety. Pale pink, scented flowers with a cerise centre add joy and colour to sunny borders. Flowering from mid-summer to autumn, phlox are a magnet to bees, butterflies, moths and other pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun & part shade
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 75cm spread
Highly scented
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders.
Phlox ‘Light Blue’ is a popular perennial herbaceous plant, loved for its perfumed flowers. It features striking clusters of white flowers, splashed with purple that bloom from mid-summer to autumn.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun & part shade
Very scented
Approx 40cm tall x 30cm spread
Deciduous
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders.
Phlox ‘Rijnstroom’ is a popular perennial herbaceous plant, loved for its perfumed flowers. It features striking clusters of bright pink flowers that bloom from mid-summer to autumn. A magnet for bees, butterflies, moths and other beneficial insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun & part shade
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 45cm spread
Very scented
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Great for brightening sunny borders.
Paeonia 'Shirley Temple’ features large, blousy, pale pink flowers that fade to white. Flowering through June and July and with a lovely fragrance, this paeony is ideal for adding to cottage style gardens, around seating areas and in any sunny or lightly shaded spot of your choosing.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 70cm tall × 70cm spread
Good fragrance
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting. Great as a cut flower
Primula 'Vialii' exhibit a dramatic colour combination rarely found. Red buds open to reveal masses of lilac-purple flowers through May and June.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 30cm tall x 15cm spread
Fleshy, crinkly, green leaves
Prefers moist, fertile soils
Perfect for cottage style or waterside planting schemes
Rudbeckia ‘deamii’ has cheerful, bright yellow flowers from August to October. Daisy shaped flower heads with a central blackish-brown cone. A magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Great for mid border displays.
Key Features
Thrives in sunny borders
Deciduous
Approx 60 tall x 30cm spread
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' is a popular and vibrant perennial plant. This cheerful plant is often used in the middle to back positions of garden borders, where it adds a burst of golden yellow from mid-summer to early Autumn.
Key Features
Thrives in sunny borders
Deciduous
Approx 60 to 75cm tall x 30cm spread
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is a popular perennial, perfect for front-mid border displays. It features striking deep violet-blue flowers that bloom from June through to October. 'Caradonna' attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, adding both visual appeal and ecological value to the garden. This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Key Features
Thrives in sunny borders
Approx 50 to 60cm tall x 30cm spread
Aromatic foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Salvia 'Amethyst' is a popular perennial herbaceous plant perfect for mid border displays. It features masses of striking Bi-coloured deep purple and white flowers from June to October. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Key Features
Thrives in sunny borders
Deciduous
Approx 100cm tall x 75cm spread
Aromatic, small green leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Salvia 'Icing Sugar' is a popular perennial that flowers from early summer to autumn. It features masses of striking Bi-coloured deep pink and pale pink flowers from July-October. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Key Features
Thrives in sunny borders
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 60cm spread
Aromatic, small green leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Salvia 'Royal Bumble' is a popular perennial that flowers from early summer to autumn. It features masses of vibrant red flowers from late July through to October. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Key Features
Thrives in sunny borders
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 50cm spread
Aromatic, small green leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ has stunning burgundy coloured flowers. It’s neat growth form makes it a great option to plant alongside pathways and in containers. A great addition to cottage style gardens or any border enjoying a sunny position
Key Features
Thrives in sunny borders
Deciduous
Approx 70cm tall x 40cm spread
Aromatic green leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Salvia nemerosa 'Snowhills' (Schneehugel) is a captivating perennial with snowy-white blooms from June to September. 'Snowhills' also acts as a magnet for beneficial insects, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to create a vibrant and lively garden display.
Key Features
Thrives in sun. Tolerates partial shade
Approx 45-60cm tall x 40cm spread
Aromatic foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Salvia sylvestris 'Mainacht,' or May Night Sage, is a popular perennial, perfect for mid border displays. It stands tall at 60-80 cm, boasting vibrant purple-blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun. Tolerates partial shade
Approx 75cm tall x 45 cm spread
Aromatic foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
Verbena ’lollipop’ flowers profusely from June to September. Exact same clusters of lilac-purple flowers as it’s parent plant, verbena bonariensis, but shorter and more bushy. A magnet for pollinating insects and birds enjoy their flat seed heads. Perfect for planting alongside other sun loving perennials such as Salvias, Echinacea and grasses including Stipa tenuissima and Pennisetum varieties.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 60cm spread
Attractive, green foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting or planted containers
Verbena ‘rigida’ has masses of violet-purple flowers from June through to early September. Low growing, spreading variety that looks great alongside gauras, grasses, salvias. A magnet for pollinating insects and birds enjoy their flat seed heads.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 40cm spread
Attractive, green foliage
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style and sunny border planting