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 ‘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 '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
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 '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
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
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
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
Buddleja ‘Black Knight’ commonly known as the Butterfly bush, is a fantastic addition to any garden. Thriving in a sunny spot, they are a magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. ‘Black knight’ is a large variety growing up to 3 metres tall. Scented dark purple flowers through the summer months and into autumn.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 3m tall x 2m spread
Attractive, silvery-grey lance shaped leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Plant in any garden where you would like to attract, bees, moths and other pollinating insects
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
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
A stunning deciduous variety that looks great through the autumn and winter months. Slender flower panicles are held high above the foliage on straw like stems. The soft, creamy pink flowers add grace and movement to summer borders and the supporting stems hold fast through the winter months.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1.5-1.8m tall x 60cm spread
Cream-pink flowers June-September
Green leaves
Moderately fertile, well drained soils
Perennial borders, prairie and coastal planting schemes
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
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
Callicarpa ‘Profusion’ is a medium sized shrub, renowned for its striking purple berries in autumn. Small lilac coloured flowers in early summer are followed by dense clusters of berries. It’s purple-green lanceolate shaped leaves turn a lovely purple-gold colour in autumn. This variety is self-fertile, but it has been observed that if several plants are grouped together more berries are produced
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 2-2.5m tall x 2m spread
Fresh foliage purple-green turning to green as leaves mature. Lovely autumn colour
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Mixed borders, stand alone specimen.
Caryopteris ‘Heavenly Blue’ is a fabulous upright shrub that thrives in a sunny spot. Vivid, bright blue flowers are a magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. Perfect for planting in cottage style gardens, containers or any sunny garden border.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1m tall x 1m spread
Silvery-grey/green lanceolate, serrated leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Cottage style borders, mixed planting, containers
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
Ceratostigma willmontianum features stunning deep blue flowers in late summer through autumn. Lovely red leaves through the autumn months which fall revealing lots of pretty seed heads. A great source of late season nectar for butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1m tall x 1m spread
Small, green to lime green leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Cottage style borders, mixed planting, containers
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
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
Ceratostigma ‘Forest Blue’ is a bushy, spreading shrub with bright blue flowers from late summer to early autumn. Perfect for adding late season colour to cottage style gardens, sunny garden borders or containers. Lovely red autumn coloured leaves.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1m tall x 1.2m spread
Small, green to lime green leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Cottage style borders, mixed planting, containers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Euonymous alatus is renowned for it’s intriguing corky, winged stems that look impressive through the winter months. Dark green leaves turn a stunning crimson-red in the autumn. Small, orange-red fruits form on more mature specimens.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun or partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 2.5m tall x 2.5m spread
Dark green oval shaped leaves with stunning autumn colour
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Mixed planting or stand alone specimen
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
Fuchsia ‘Riccartonii’ is an attractive long-flowering variety with graceful arching branches. Masses of showy, bright pink-red flowers with purple centres bloom from early summer through to autumn. Perfect as an informal hedge or for adding a splash of colour to borders and containers.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Deciduous
Approx 2m tall x 1.5-2m spread
Rich, dark small green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Flowers attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Sunny borders, hedging option, statement shrub
Mrs Popple is an excellent fuchsia variety with strong, upright growth habit to approximately 1 metre. Large, single purple flowers with pink-red sepals. Abundant flowers through the summer months and well into autumn. Favours a sheltered sunny spot with free draining soil.
Key Features
Thrives in partial shade and full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1m tall x 1m spread
Rich, dark small green leaves
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Flowers attractive to bees, butterflies & other pollinating insects
Sunny borders, statement shrub
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Aromatic foliage, beautiful deep violet-purple flowers and attractive to bees, butterflies and many other native insects. Fresh foliage in spring followed by an abundance of nectar rich flowers in summer and a second flush in early autumn. ‘Hidcote’ is a bushy, dwarf variety with silvery-grey leaves Thriving in well drained, alkaline soil, lavender prefer full sun and are best planted in a south or west facing position.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Grows well both inland and in exposed coastal areas
Evergreen
Easily maintained at 20-50cm
Silvery-grey aromatic foliage
Prefers moist, well-drained alkaline soil
Low hedging option, stand-alone 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
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
A tall, deciduous variety with slender arching green leaves. Easily recognised by the distinct white stripe running down the centre of each leaf. Striking, silky brown flower tassels in late summer and autumn. Great option if you are looking to add movement and texture to borders.
Key Features
Thrives in Full sun
Deciduous
Approx 1.8m tall x 1.2m spread
Silky, brown, tassel like flowers - August-September
Slender green foliage
Moderately fertile, well drained soils
Open, sunny borders
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
A distinctive black grass with strap like leaves. This evergreen variety thrives in sunny and partially shaded borders, preferring moist, well drained soils. Pale mauve flowers in summer followed by spherical shaped blue-black berries. A great choice for planting alongside other grasses or ferns owing to its striking colour contrast.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun and partial shade
Evergreen
Approx 15-25cm tall x 25cm spread
Pale mauve flowers
Black, strap like leaves
Moderately fertile, well drained soils
Coastal and gravel garden style planting
Osteospermum 'Compactum' has pretty, mauve-pink, daisy like flowers that bloom from May to September. A great evergreen, groundcover variety that thrives in sunny locations
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Evergreen
Approx 20cm tall x 50cm spread
Green, lanceolate leaves
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Perfect for cottage style, rockeries 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
A lovely deciduous fountain grass variety. Dark green mounds of foliage and white bottlebrush flowers that mature to a bronze in late summer through autumn. Thrives in well drained borders with plenty of sun. Lovely variety to mix into perennial borders. This was one of the gorgeous plants featured in the show garden 'Woodland Fall' at Gardeners World Live, Birmingham NEC.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Deciduous
Approx 60cm tall x 30cm spread
Vibrant green foliage fading to a sandy beige in late autumn
Well drained soils
Costal and gravel garden style planting
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
A stunning, vibrant green feathery grass turning to a lovely sandy beige colour in the autumn months. Tipped with fluffy seed heads in the late summer this semi-evergreen grass is perfect for adding movement and texture to sunny borders. Thriving in well drained, poorer soils, stipa tenuissima is a real gem for use in costal, prairie and gravel garden planting schemes.
Key Features
Thrives in full sun
Semi-evergreen
Approx 60cm tall x 30-40cm spread
Sandy coloured flowering plumes July-September
Vibrant green foliage fading to a sandy beige in late autumn
Well drained, poor soils
Costal, gravel and prairie style planting
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 '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 '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
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
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