Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Anemone x hybrida ‘Whirlwind’
The late summer and early autumn borders will sing out loud if they contain Anemone x hybrida ‘Whirlwind’, a large and vigorous Japanese Anemone. This elegant herbaceous perennial looks great towards the back of the flowerbed where its graceful, wiry stems hold semi-double white blooms that appear to flutter above the lush green foliage. These
Anemone hupehensis var. japonica ‘Prinz Heinrich’
There are few flowers more stunning than the deep pink, semi-double blooms of the Chinese Anemone when they appear in July, August and September. The colour of the rolled petals fades to a pretty, pale pink as the season progresses, providing the perfect counterpart to the hardy perennial’s dark green leaves. Bees and butterflies agree,
Anemone hybrida ‘Queen Charlotte’
Anemone hybrida ‘Queen Charlotte’ is a great addition to the late summer and early autumn border. This Japanese anemone really stands out from the crowd, filling the garden with beautiful pink daisy-like blooms held aloof on wiry stems above attractive, lush foliage. The charming pale pink flowers of this hardy perennial have double petals with
Hosta ‘Brim Cup’
Compact variety with dark green foliage edged in a broad, creamy-white margin. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 60cm (24).
Hosta ‘Frances Williams’
Relatively slug resistant with blue-green foliage and bright golden margins. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 100cm (39).
Hosta Collection
Grown for their decorative foliage, Hostas make superb ground cover. These hardy perennials form dense mounds of foliage in a multitude of shapes and colours, which are complimented by upright flower spikes in summer. Perfect for lightly shaded areas where they will appreciate some protection from the midday sun. Mass them together in generous clumps
