Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ features cream edged, heat tolerant leaves that develop a stunning pink tinge when grown in full sun. Beautiful light blue flowers are borne in April in May, held on stems above clusters of dainty variegated foliage. Jacob’s Ladder is an eye-catching, cottage garden hardy perennial that is a pleasant companion
Hosta ‘Blue Angel’
This giant Hosta is the largest of the blue Plaintain lilies as each leaf can grow up to 40cm (1′ 4) long. Hosta ‘Blue Angel’ is a slow growing hardy perennial that gradually forms into a structural clump consisting of luscious grey-blue giant leaves which form a great backdrop for the white flowers in June.
Hosta ‘Minuteman’
This variety of Plantain Lily is extremely deserving of the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) it has been given by the RHS. The green centres of its leaves are framed by cream margins, making for a dramatic contrast throughout the season. If the hardy perennial’s foliage isn’t enough to satisfy your desire for colour, then
Hosta ‘Pilgrim’
The term pilgrimage suggests a long, difficult journey, but Hosta ‘Pilgrim’ is surprisingly compact. The hardy perennial’s green and gold foliage will quickly form dense clumps once planted in a sunny or shady border. This Plantain Lily’s flowers are lilac and appear on tall spikes, which rise above the plant’s heart-shaped leaves in July. Height:
Hosta ‘So Sweet’
A small variegated Hosta producing neat little clumps of mid-green leaves with creamy yellow margins. In late summer, short spikes of pale lilac flowers appear which have a delicious sweet fragrance. Hosta ‘So Sweet’ is brilliant for foliage interest in shady borders, woodland gardens and patio containers and this variety can also tolerate more sun
Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’
Absolutely huge, this incredible Hosta produces large, shiny yellow-green leaves up to 50cm (20) long! In summer, densely packed spikes of pale lilac flowers appear on tall slender stems. Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ is a striking addition to woodland gardens, shady borders and large patio containers, and has been awarded an RHS AGM or its
Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’
Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’ is a vigorous dead nettle, forming a carpet of sparkling silver foliage with deep green margins. A tough and resilient hardy perennial, it thrives on almost any soil, in the shade. From April through to midsummer, pollinating insects will throng to its clusters of salmon pink flowers, which provide a rich
Shasta Daisy ‘Goldfinch’
This cheerful perennial plant is a great addition to cottage garden and informal borders. Shasta Daisy ‘Goldfinch’ is a Leucanthemum, with rich yellow, semi-double flowers, that bloom in late spring, and slowly fade to pale ivory, as the petals age, during the summer. They are nectar rich and attract bees and butterflies to the garden. Easy
Geum ‘Cosmopolitan’ (Cocktails series)
Grow this little gem of a Geum in full sun in the front of the border and look forward to late spring every year when it rewards you with a pretty froth of long lasting flowers. Ruffles of petals in rose-pink and creamy-apricot surround a centre of yellow anthers, rich in nectar. Geum ‘Cosmopolitan’ is
Euphorbia characias ‘Black Pearl’
A fantastic plant for modern and mediterranean style gardens, Euphorbia characias ‘Black Pearl’ has a compact habit, making it ideal for small garden borders and planters, on sunny patios and decking. They do best in full sun and are really drought tolerant, making them perfect for gardens with low rainfall, dry soils, and planters which
Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday’
Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday’ enjoys gorgeous soft-textured red, daisy flowers with elegantly shaped petals. Great for late summer displays, Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday’ is a fine upright plant that thrives on damp, sunny borders. It blooms between July and September, and looks most attractive amongst fiery hot colours and gently moving grasses. Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday’ is an
Geum ‘Banana Daiquiri’ (Cocktails series)
The flowers of the delightful Geum ‘Banana Daiquiri’ have pretty overlapping lemon-yellow petals and a whirl of yellow anthers at the centre. They bloom in late spring on tall stems above a neat clump of semi evergreen foliage, making excellent cut flowers. Great at the front of the border and in cottage gardens, this little
Hosta ‘Fire and Ice’
The name ‘Fire and Ice’ is suitably dramatic for a Hosta that can only be described as spectacular! This Plantain Lily has reverse variegation, giving each leaf a pristine white centre surrounded by a deep green, wavy margin. Great colour contrast is the fabulous result! Hosta ‘Fire and Ice also sends up purple coloured blooms
Geum ‘Fireball’
Guaranteed to put some ‘zing’ in the front of your border, Geum ‘Fireball’ is a dazzling little beauty whose flowers are a ruffle of fiery orange petals borne high above a neat clump of semi evergreen leaves. It puts on its show-stopping display from May to July and makes a lively addition to a cut
Hosta ‘Carnival’
Hosta ‘Carnival’ has striking dark grey-green foliage which features wide yellow gold margins on leaves that are deeply veined. From June to July this Plantain Lily sends up tall stems of pale lavender flowers which rise above the foliage. This is a hardy perennial that will gradually spread to form great structure during the spring
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’
With it’s graceful arching variegated leaves Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ is a hardy perennial with a dense, clump forming habit that suits being placed in rockeries, containers and the front of borders, during late spring you can also expect small, white flower spikes. This sedge is easy to grow in rich, fertile soil, it will
Agapanthus ‘Glenavon’
Agapanthus ‘Glenavon’ is a beautiful African Blue Lily deserving pride of place in your garden. With dense, rounded umbels of pale blue flowers and a violet stripe down each petal. Sturdy stems rise to 1m (3′) above clumps of linear, semi evergreen foliage, making this hardy perennial useful ground cover too. Tough and reliable, it
Coreopsis ‘Cosmic Eye’
This variety of tickseed is a staple ingredient of cottage, wildlife and cut flower gardens alike. Bees and butterflies certainly think that its flowers’ sweet nectar is good enough to eat, and it’s easy to see why: their honey-coloured stamens are surrounded by delightful caramel and maroon petals. When Coreopsis ‘Cosmic Eye’ is planted in
Agapanthus ‘Jacaranda’
Blooming from as early as June, Agapanthus ‘Jacaranda’ is a useful early flowering variety. Its showy umbels of blue flowers are beautifully striped with a darker blue, adding a height to herbaceous borders, where the sturdy upright stems will make a lovely focal point. This African Blue Lily has strap-like evergreen foliage, forming tidy clumps
Coreopsis ‘Cosmic Evolution’
Coreopsis ‘Cosmic Evolution’ is a pretty, hardy perennial which is well suited to flowerbeds, borders and wildlife gardens. Its fine foliage is accompanied by pink and white flowers during the summer months, which are loved by gardeners and pollinators alike. Once established, the tickseed plant can tolerate sunny, partially shady or dry conditions. Height: 76cm
