Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Photinia x fraseri ‘Pink Marble’
Photinia x fraseri ‘Pink Marble’ produces clumps of elegant white flowers in mid to late spring, beautifully complementing the bright foliage. This variation of the well liked Photinia ‘Red Robin’ features variegated, leathery leaves that appear stunning red with pink margins during spring. Photinia ‘Pink Marble’ is a tough evergreen shrub that holds a coveted
Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’
Versatile shrub with highly-scented flowers from spring to summer. A favourite in gardens thanks to its fuss-free attitude.
Penstemon ‘Pensham Amelia Jayne’
Bred to cope with British winters, the Pensham Penstemons boast a strong bushy habit and semi-evergreen foliage. Penstemon ‘Pensham Amelia Jayne’ produces beautiful deep pink bells with defined white centres for a truly eye-catching display! Flowering from June through to October and attracting bees to its wonderful blooms, Penstemon ‘Amelia Jayne’ is at home in
Penstemon ‘Pensham Czar’
Striking blue-purple, bell-shaped blooms with defined white centres adorn the tall stems of Penstemon ‘Pensham Czar’ from June right through to October. As with all Pensham Penstemons, this variety was bred to cope with British winters and boasts a strong growing habit, semi-evergreen foliage and incredible stamina. Penstemon ‘Czar’ is a stunning hardy perennial for
Phlox paniculata ‘David’
Phlox paniculata ‘David’ is a famous variety of Perennial Phlox, an excellent choice for cottage or wildlife gardens and the well-deserving owner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM). The hardy perennial produces large clusters of white blooms in July, August and September. These flowers are loved by pollinators for their rich nectar, and
Pinus mugo ‘Pumilio Group’
Pinus mugo ‘Pumilio Group’ is an excellent dwarf conifer for small gardens, requiring only minimal maintenance. The Dwarf Mountain Pine is decidedly slow growing, staying tidy and compact for many years until finally a mound of spreading branches are formed, covered by dense green needles. Female cones are produced at the end of the stems
Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’
Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ combines unique red foliage with pink-white petals to create a truly stunning effect. This hardy perennial, which is also known as Beard Tongue, is sure to become the focal point of any border or patio container when it bursts into bloom in June. Furthermore, Penstemon are remarkably resilient plants that continue
Penstemon ‘Pensham Laura’
Pretty, soft pink bells with defined white centres smother the upright stems of this hardy perennial from June right through to October. Penstemon ‘Pensham Laura’ is a wonderful plant for cottage garden borders, patio containers or wildlife gardens as the blooms attract bees. Part of the Pensham Penstemon series, this eye-catching semi-evergreen perennial has a
Phlox paniculata ‘Laura’
Perennial Phlox plants are well known for their sweet-smelling blooms, making them popular in scented gardens and cut flower displays. Phlox paniculata ‘Laura’ is no exception, producing fragrant clusters of delicate, purple petals throughout the summer and early autumn. The hardy perennial is also well-suited to flowerbeds and wildlife areas, for bees and butterflies love
Phlox paniculata ‘Peppermint Twist’
Standing at only 45cm (1’6) tall, this variety of Perennial Phlox is short but sweet. The hardy perennial’s pink and white blooms smell exquisite when they flower in July and look particularly fantastic in at the front of sunny borders or in cut flower displays. The foliage of Phlox paniculata ‘Peppermint Twist’ is neat and
Penstemon ‘Pensham Wedding Day’
Swap wedding bells for a quieter but undeniably prettier variety by planting Penstemon ‘Pensham Wedding Day’. This hardy perennial’s white, bell-shaped flowers grow on elegant, upright spikes that rise above its semi-evergreen foliage from June to October. What’s more, the plant is considerably less upset by rain than the average beautiful bride. In fact, it
Pleioblastus argenteostriatus f. pumilus
Pleioblastus argenteostriatus f. pumilus is a dwarf bamboo which is much better suited to the average garden than its larger cousins. Its tropical appearance will add a contemporary feel to any patio or border. This variety features red-flushed canes and rich green leaves, as well as being evergreen and low-maintenance. These hardy Dwarf Bamboo plants
Polygonatum biflorum
Polygonatum biflorum look particularly stunning when planted in a shady border alongside ferns and hellebores. This attractive quick growing perennial is spring flowering and features exotic arching stems and pairs of cream droplet blooms. Solomon’s Seal is the perfect low maintenance option for mixed borders. Height: 200cm (78). Spread: 60cm (24).
Pulmonaria ‘Sissinghurst White’
Pulmonaria ‘Sissinghurst White’ is a hardy perennial that will form ground cover in the hard-to-plant areas such as shady corners or under trees and shrubs. As is typical with Lungwort the attractive foliage is felted and spotty and forms a backdrop to the dozens of little white flowers which will appear during March, April and
Poppy ‘Beauty of Livermere’
Poppy ‘Beauty of Livermere’ bears individual papery flowers that rest on delicate, hairy stems, swinging above tidy clusters of downy foliage. The vibrant red blooms with central black markings are an eye-catching addition to any cottage garden border or wildlife area, where they will attract an abundance of pollinating insects. Despite being relatively short-lived, this
Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii
Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii, more commonly known by its culinary name of Cape Gooseberry, produces miniature rich white flowers above oval green foliage in midsummer. Although this hardy perennial is normally grown for its edible berries which develop within papery, red Chinese Lantern calyces, the stems can also be cut in order to create fabulous
Pulmonaria ‘Trevi Fountain’
This Pulmonaria variety, ‘Trevi Fountain’ is considered to be one of the longest flowering blue cultivars as it’s flowering periods stretches from March to May, During this time you can expect cobalt-blue flowers perched daintily in clusters on tall stems rising from the carpet of silver spotted foliage. With Lungwort you have a multi use
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
A classic and popular climber for autumn colour, Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a hardy deciduous plant with attractive five-pointed leaves. A vigorous habit makes Virginia Creeper superb for quickly covering large walls, fences and pergolas. In autumn the green foliage takes on glorious shades of orange, crimson red and purple – the perfect backdrop for the
Passiflora caerulea
Popular for its exquisite flowers, Passiflora caerulea is a vigorous semi-evergreen climber with attractive lobed leaves. From summer through to autumn it produces large white flowers with a fascinating structure, including a striking ring of blue-purple filaments. The blooms are followed by inedible, egg-shaped orange fruits. Grow passion flower plants on walls, fences and pergolas,
Mimulus x cultorum ‘Major Bees’
Mimulus x cultorum ‘Major Bees’ has beautiful orchid shaped, yellow and red spotted flowers, it is a hardy perennial which grows bushy and low to the ground. The Monkey Flower is perfect for the edge of ponds, as it loves moist soil, and can cope with a waterlogged ground, and is perfectly happy in shady
