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 ‘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
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
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
Asplenium scolopendrium, commonly known as Hart’s tongue fern, is a lovely evergreen variety. Upright long, bright green fronds are leathery to touch. This fern thrives in moist, organic rich areas and is great for adding structure to shaded planting schemes and woodland style gardens. This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Evergreen
Approx 50cm tall x 50cm spread
Bright green leaves
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and 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 ‘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
Athyrium filix-femina, commonly known as the lady fern, is characterized by its graceful, arching fronds that can grow up to approximately 90cm in length. This deciduous fern species thrives in moist, shady habitats, adding an elegant touch to woodland gardens and shaded landscapes.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Deciduous
Approx 90cm tall x 90cm spread
Bright green, feathery foliage
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders
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 ‘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
Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Cristatum,’ commonly known as Hart’s tongue fern, is an evergreen variety, characterized by long, bright green fronds with frilled edges. This fern typically thrives in moist, shady woodland areas, making it an excellent choice for adding lush greenery to shaded garden areas.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Evergreen
Approx 30cm tall x 30cm spread
Bright green leaves
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings 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
Athyrium 'Red Beauty' commonly known as the painted lady fern, is a striking deciduous fern with eye-catching foliage. Its fronds display a mesmerizing combination of pale, silver-grey hues, contrasting with the deep red stems.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Deciduous
Approx 30cm tall x 30cm spread
Striking silvery grey foliage with red stems
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders
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.
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
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum, commonly known as the Japanese painted fern, is a striking deciduous fern with eye-catching foliage. Its fronds display a mesmerizing combination of silver-grey and purple hues, creating a beautiful contrast that adds a touch of elegance to any shaded garden or woodland landscape. This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Deciduous
Approx 30cm tall x 30cm spread
Striking silvery grey foliage with purple tinge
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady 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
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
Blechnum spicant, commonly known as hard fern or deer fern, is an evergreen fern species. It is characterized by its leathery, dark green fronds that form neat clumps. This fern typically thrives in moist, shady woodland areas, making it an excellent choice for adding lush greenery to shaded garden areas.
Key features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Evergreen
Approx 60cm tall x 40cm spread
Limey green leaves maturing to dark green
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders
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
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
Carex ‘Ice Dance’ is an attractive evergreen variety with green leaves edged with creamy white. Architecturally appealing, with tufty brown flower heads appearing in the summer months. Thriving in full sun right through to dense shade, this variety is perfect for edging borders, underplanting shrubs and provides a great coverage even in dry shade conditions.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun, partial shade and full shade
Evergreen
Approx 30-40cm tall x 40-50cm spread
Brown, tufty flowers July-August
Mounds of lush green foliage edged with creamy white
Any moist, well-drained soil
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
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
Dryopteris filix-mas, also known as the male fern, is an elegant deciduous variety naturally found growing in woodlands throughout the UK. Large green fronds reaching up to a metre in length form a distinctive shuttlecock shape. In Autumn the fronds turn a coppery-bronze colour and look fabulous coated in early morning dew.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Deciduous
Approx 100cm tall x 100cm spread
Green foliage turning coppery-bronze in Autumn
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders
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
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
Dryopteris wallichiana, commonly known as the Wallich's wood fern, is a deciduous variety. It features green fronds with a striking dark mid rib that can reach lengths of up to 90cm. This fern thrives in partial to full shade and well-draining, moist soil, making it an excellent addition to shaded garden areas or woodland settings.This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Key features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Deciduous
Approx 100cm tall x 70cm spread
Structural green leaves with striking dark midrib
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders
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
Dryopteris affinis, also known as the scaly male fern, is an attractive semi-evergreen variety. Elegant, sturdy fronds with an strong midrib give this variety a distinct appearance. Architecturally appealing, this variety is great for adding structure to woodland style or semi-shaded borders.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Semi-evergreen
Approx 100cm tall x 120cm spread
Bright green leaves
Prefers moist, organic rich soil conditions
Woodland settings, shady borders
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
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
Dryopteris atrata, commonly known as shaggy wood fern, is a lovely semi-evergreen variety. Elegant, sturdy fronds with an attractive midrib give this variety a distinct appearance. Architecturally appealing, this variety is great for Japanese style planting, and adding structure to woodland style or semi-shaded borders. This variety thrives in moist, organic rich settings.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Semi-evergreen
Approx 100cm tall x 100cm spread
Bright green leaves
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings, shady borders and Japanese style gardens
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
Hakonechloa macra is renowned for its cascading growth habit and vibrant green foliage. It is a variety widely used by garden designers as it is perfect for drifting through woodland gardens, cascading alongside pathways and adding elegance to lightly shaded borders. Thriving in rich, fertile soil, macra is the perfect addition if you are looking to add a touch of Japanese style to your garden.
Key Features
Thrives in sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 30cm tall x 40cm spread
Inconspicuous cream flowers September - October
Mounds of lush green foliage
Prefers drier, fertile soils
Dryopteris erythrosa features arching fronds with a lovely reddish-bronze colour when they first emerge in spring, gradually maturing to a rich green hue. This fern thrives in partial to full shade and well-draining, moist soil, making it an excellent addition to shaded garden areas or woodland settings.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Deciduous
Approx 50-60cm tall x 40cm spread
Coppery coloured foliage when young, maturing to green
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders
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
Hakonechloa macra Aureola is renowned for its cascading growth habit and variegated yellow-green foliage. It is a variety widely used by garden designers as it is perfect for drifting through garden borders and cascading alongside pathways or looks great in pots.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 30-40cm tall x 40cm spread
Inconspicuous cream flowers September - October
Mounds of lush golden-variegated foliage
Thrives in drier, fertile soils
This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Stunning panicles of lime green flowers from mid summer, fading to cream and then pink as the blooms age. A lovely strong variety, that holds its structure well. Growing to approximately 1.2 metres, it makes a great alternative to limelight for smaller gardens. Works well as a mid border plant in large planting schemes. Thriving in a sheltered, lightly shaded location
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 120cm tall x 100cm spread
Mid- green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
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
Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’ is one of the most sought-after Hydrangeas. Giant, white, snowball like flowers bloom from early summer through till autumn. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers a partially shaded location in the garden. This avoids scorch from intense midday sun, but still gives plenty of light which encourages abundant flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 1.8-2m tall x 1.8-2m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
Hydrangea ‘Phanom’ features stunning conical shaped, creamy-white flowers which fade pink as the blooms age. A strong upright variety reaching an approximate height of 1.5 metres. Thriving in a sheltered, lightly shaded location. This avoids scorch from intense midday sun, but still gives plenty of light which encourages abundant flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 1.5m tall x 1.5-2m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
A lovely pink arborescens variety with blousy, flower heads from midsummer though to autumn. A mid size variety reaching approximately 1.5m so, great for mid to back border planting. Thriving in a sheltered, lightly shaded location. This avoids scorch from intense midday sun, but still gives plenty of light which encourages abundant flowering. Great variety for using in dried flower arrangements.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 1.5m tall x 1.5m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
Hydrangea ‘Silver Dollar’ is a compact variety with stunning conical shaped creamy-white shaped flowers from midsummer that fade to pink as they age. A mid size paniculata variety, growing to an approximate height of 1.5 metres. Perfect for mid-back border planting depending on the size of your borders. Thriving in a sheltered, lightly shaded location. This avoids scorch from intense midday sun, but still gives plenty of light which encourages abundant flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 1.5m tall x 1.5m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
A stunning hydrangea variety, with panicles of showy creamy-white flowers from late summer. Pink tinges appear as the flowers fade. It is well suited to the back of large borders or as a stand alone specimen. Thriving in a sheltered, lightly shaded location. This avoids scorch from intense midday sun, but still gives plenty of light which encourages abundant flowering.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 2.5-4m tall x 2-2.5m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub
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
A stunning hydrangea variety with lime-green, cone shaped flowers. The long lasting flowers emerge in midsummer fading to cream and eventually turning shades of pink in autumn. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers a partially shaded location in the garden. An excellent choice for mid-back border displays, or as an attractive focal point in mixed plantings.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 1.5-2m tall x 2-2.5m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Partially shaded borders, statement shrub. screening option
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
Matteuccia struthiopteris, commonly known as the ostrich fern, is a tall and graceful deciduous fern. It is recognized for its distinctive lush green, feathery fronds that resemble the plumes of an ostrich. This fern thrives in moist, shaded environments, adding an elegant touch to woodland gardens and shaded landscapes. This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Deciduous
Approx 120 cm tall x 100 cm spread
Bright green, feathery foliage
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders
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
Polypodium vulgare, commonly known as common polypodium, is a hardy evergreen fern. This fern features leathery, lance-shaped fronds that grow in a rosette pattern, with each frond reaching up to 30 cm in length. Surviving well in dry shade, this adaptable fern is perfect for growing in light, well drained soils. Great for shaded rocky, small spaces and woodland style gardens. Will colonise rocks, walls & trees if area is moist enough.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Evergreen
Approx 30cm tall x 30cm spread
Evergreen, bright green foliage
Light, well drained soils
Woodland settings, shady borders, rocky shaded areas
A lovely dwarf evergreen shrub with sweetly scented white flowers through the winter months. Glossy dark green foliage year round which can be clipped neatly to create a lovely dwarf hedge or left to grow into a neat mid-size shrub. Glossy, black berries form in late summer.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade
Evergreen
Approx 1.5-2m tall x 2-2.5m spread
Mid-green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Low hedging option, Winter fragrance
Polystichum polyblepharum, commonly known as the Japanese Lace Fern, is a charming evergreen fern. Its fronds are characterized by their unique appearance, with finely toothed edges. This fern thrives in shaded and moist environments, making it an attractive choice for woodland gardens and shaded landscapes.
Key features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Evergreen
Approx 75cm tall x 90cm spread
Young leaves emerge with golden hairs maturing to a shiny dark green
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders
Polystichum setiferum, commonly known as soft shield fern is a graceful evergreen fern species. Its fronds are soft to the touch and have a finely divided, feathery appearance. This fern thrives in shady, moist conditions, making it a perfect choice for woodland gardens, shady borders, or as an accent in rockeries.
Key features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Evergreen
Approx 120cm tall x 90cm spread
Soft, dark green fronds
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders
Polystichum setiferum ‘Herrenhausen’, is a soft shield fern cultivar. It is a graceful evergreen variety, with fronds that are soft to the touch and have a finely divided, feathery appearance. This fern thrives in shady, moist conditions, making it a perfect choice for woodland gardens and shady borders.
Key features
Thrives in partial shade and full shade
Evergreen
Approx 90cm tall x 60cm spread
Soft, dark green fronds
Prefers moist, well mulched soil conditions
Woodland settings and shady borders