Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
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
Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’
Lungwort should have a place in every cottage garden owner’s heart, it’s is a low growing hardy perennial that is characterised by the spotty leaves and clusters of flowers perched on tall stems. With the variety Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’ clusters of raspberry pink blooms appear in March above sliver spotted leaves, the flowers slowly mature
Agapanthus ‘Arctic Star’
The large, white umbellifer blooms of Agapanthus ‘Arctic Star’ are striking from July to September above the strap-like grey-green, semi evergreen foliage. With sturdy, upright stems,this African Lily is ideal as a cut flower. A tough and robust hardy perennial, it forms useful, low maintenance ground cover when planted in groups and makes an eye-catching
Sedum ‘Autumn Delight’
A delight in late summer, the creamy-white buds and pale pink flowers of Sedum ‘Autumn Delight’ bring colour to the border after many of the midsummer performers have had their day. As autumn progresses, the flower heads turn to bronze, adding interest even later in the year. What’s more, the lovely foliage of this showy
Hosta ‘Fragrant Blue’
Hosta ‘Fragrant Blue’ lives up to its name. This Plantain Lily’s leaves have an unusual blue tint, providing a colourful backdrop to the mauve flowers that appear in midsummer. These blooms smell as good as they look, delivering on the promise of a pleasant fragrance. The heart shaped foliage is particularly low growing, making this
Crocosmia ‘George Davison’
Glorious, amber-yellow flowers fall like fountains from the stems of this much-loved crocosmia. A tough, long-lasting border perennial which is virtually indestructible!
Cosmos atrosanguineus ‘Spellbound’
This Chocolate Cosmos has rich maroon daisy-like flowers,a seductive chocolate fragrance and is quite striking. Cosmos atrosanguineus ‘Spellbound’ is a half-hardy perennial, perfect for a sunny border and loved by bees and pollinating insects. Plant among other perennials to support its stems – it looks great with hot fiery colours. Although perennial, the Chocolate Cosmos
Ajuga reptans f. albiflora ‘Alba’
Cover your shaded soil in an evergreen carpet by choosing to plant Bugle. These hardy perennials grow densely in almost all soil types, creating an impenetrable mat of evergreen foliage which cannot be invaded by weeds. Ajuga reptans f. albiflora ‘Alba’ is a particularly distinctive variety, for in the late spring it produces spikes of
Buddleja Free Petite ‘Tutti Fruitti’
Buddleja Free Petite ‘Tutti Fruitti’ is ideal for large patio containers and borders thanks to its compact habit. This variety produces mildly scented, mauve-pink flowers between July and October, making it attractive to butterflies and other pollinating insects. Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 60cm (24).
Spiraea japonica ‘Pink and Gold’
Spiraea Japonica ‘Pink and Gold’ is arguably the most colourful of its genre. With its butter-yellow foliage and brilliant pink flowers, this striking shrub will be a colourful addition to any border. In the later summer months, the wonderful blooms of Spiraea Japonica ‘Pink and Gold’ prove irresistible to butterflies, bees and other pollinators. As
Weigela florida ‘Midnight Wine’
Weigela florida ‘Midnight Wine’ forms a neat mound of alluring burgundy foliage. At just 45cm (18) tall it is the ideal size for a prominent spot at the front of a sunny border. Tubular, hot-pink flowers create the perfect contrast to the dark leaves in May and June. Low-growing and compact, this deciduous shrub can
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Mount Everest’
Simple white, cup-shaped flowers can be found on this Shrubby Cinquefoil from May through to September. Potentilla fruticosa ‘Mount Everest’ is a good choice for a wildlife garden as the nectar rich flowers are a magnet for pollinating insects and due to it’s compact shape it can be utilised as a hedge plant too. Group
Achillea ‘Terracotta’
Achillea ‘Terracotta’ is a tough plant, reliable on light sandy soils and perfect for thriving in harsh coastal conditions. From June through to August the fern-like, aromatic foliage is topped with flat, terracotta flower heads that subtly mature and fade to a soft yellow. A hardy perennial, it is ideal for grouping in large swathes amongst tall grasses in
Spiraea japonica ‘Double Play Big Bang’
Spiraea Japonica ‘Double Play Big Bang’ is a brightly coloured little shrub that will brighten up your garden from spring through to autumn. At the start of its season, the leaves of this shrub are coloured a dark, rich orange. They then turn deep yellow before reverting to orange hues as summer turns into autumn.
Spiraea japonica ‘Double Play Gold’
Spiraea japonica ‘Double Play Gold’ is a true favourite amongst Spiraea connoisseurs. Each stem is tipped with rich apricot colouring. This gorgeous shrub blooms with the most striking deep pink blooms which butterflies find irresistible. Spiraea japonica ‘Double Play Gold’ is great for bringing brilliant colour to wildlife gardens, containers and borders. Being easy to
Spiraea japonica ‘Gold Mound’
The leaves of the Spiraea Japonica ‘Gold Mound’ are a delightful golden colour is spring, before turning a lovely lime green in summer. Then, as summer turns to autumn, the leaves revert to their lovely golden hues of springtime. Adding to the delight of Spiraea Japonica ‘Gold Mound’ are its vibrant pink blooms. This foliage
Tree Peony ‘Tao Hong Fei Cui’
The large, fully double soft pink blooms of Tree Peony ‘Tao Hong Fei Cui’ make a spectacular sight in during April and May. There are few garden plants that can compete with the beauty of a Tree Peony in full bloom, this variety is no exception. In maturity a plant will produce in excess of a hundred
Tree Peony ‘Wu Long Peng Sheng’
Beautiful pink ruffled petals adorn Tree Peony ‘Wu Long Peng Sheng’, it’s bright yellow centre contrasting brilliantly with the bright blooms. Each flower can measure up to 25cm (10) and as each mature shrub can produce over 100 flowers you can image how spectacular this will look during April and May. The flowers will look glorious in a
