Category Archives: All Flower Plants
Nurserymans Choice Pre-Planted Hanging Basket
Garden with ease and add a splash of summer colour with our Nurseryman?s Choice pre-planted hanging baskets! We’ve done the hard work for you so all that’s left to think about is where to position your hanging basket to make
Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Pink’ (Marginal Aquatic)
A stunning departure from the classic white Zantedeschia, the spathes of Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Pink’ are blushed with rich pink against a white ground. The chalice-like flowers are freely produced from spring to summer, standing erect on tall stems above dense
Zephyranthes candida (Marginal Aquatic)
This crocus-like bulb remains quietly dormant until late summer, when it bursts into unexpected bloom. From July to September, delicate star-shaped white flowers with vivid yellow stamens rise above slender, grass-like foliage. Plant Zephyranthes candida among aquatic plants at the
Valeriana officinalis (Marginal Aquatic)
A native of damp meadows and ditches, this British wildflower is a valuable pollinator plant as well as a pretty choice for informal areas.From early summer, Valeriana officinalis sends up tall, branching stems crowned with domed clusters of sweetly scented,
Zantedeschia aethiopica (Marginal Aquatic)
Zantedeschia aethiopica is an exotic marginal aquatic that makes an impressive feature in a pond or bog garden. Dense clumps of large, glossy, arrow-shaped foliage give rise to thick stems carrying huge, gleaming white spathes with golden spadices from spring
Thalia dealbata (Marginal Aquatic)
Commonly known as Powdery Alligator-Flag or Water Canna, Thalia dealbata is celebrated for its architectural presence and wonderful foliage. Its large, lance-shaped blue green leaves rise gracefully above the water on tall stems. The foliage is dusted in a white,
Spiranthes cernua ‘Chadd’s Ford’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Spiranthes cernua, is a captivating terrestrial orchid that is surprisingly easy to grow in reliably moist soils.Slender, upright stems bear delicate white flowers that swirl in an elegant spiral pattern around the stem. Their near-translucent petals sparkle in the sun
Stachys palustris (Marginal Aquatic)
Bring both beauty and ecological value to bog gardens and waterside plantings with this UK native perennial.From rosettes of lance-shaped, finely toothed leaves, Stachys palustris produces whorled spikes of pink to purple hooded flowers from July through September. These vibrant
Symphytum officinale
A popular plant in organic gardens, Symphytum officinale or comfrey is traditionally used to make liquid fertiliser or grown as a sacrificial plant to lure slugs away from prized plants. As well as being useful, it is also an attractive
Scirpus lacustris ‘Albescens’ (Marginal Aquatic)
An excellent addition to the water garden with textural, evergreen foliage that adds vertical accents, defining the pond edge whilst hiding liners and protecting them from UV damage.Scirpus lacustris ‘Albescens’ features tall, cylindrical green stems striped with cream that rise
Scirpus tabernaemontani ‘Zebrinus’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Stiff, cylindrical stems stand erect, commanding attention with their cream and green banding. The unique striped stems of Scirpus tabernaemontani ‘Zebrinus’ add vertical interest and contemporary style to ponds and water features. Shorter and less vigorous than ‘Albescens’, Scirpus tabernaemontani
Sagittaria sagittifolia (Marginal Aquatic)
A pretty British native, Sagittaria sagittifolia, or Arrowhead, provides value to wildlife as well as dainty flowers later in the season when most pond plants have finished blooming.Attractive, arrow-shaped leaves rise above the waterline, whilst rounded leaves float on the
Ranunculus lingua (Marginal Aquatic)
Large golden buttercups float on long stems, shining in the sun and luring pollinators.Ranunculus lingua is a British native that forms clumps of lance-shaped green leaves in pond margins and boggy ground. Its lush foliage provides habitats for pond life
Sagittaria graminea (Marginal Aquatic)
Sagittaria graminea is a dwarf marginal plant ideal for small ponds, water containers, and bog gardens. Its slender, oar-shaped leaves emerge elegantly from the water, supporting delicate sprays of white, three-petalled flowers with a bright yellow boss, held aloft on
Preslia cervina ‘Alba’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Loved by bees, butterflies and hoverflies, this white form of Water Spearmint is less vigorous than Water mint and better suited to smaller ponds.Preslia cervina ‘Alba’ bursts into bloom from June to September with delicate white tubular flowers arranged in
Primula florindae (Marginal Aquatic)
The largest of all cowslips, Primula florindae makes an impressive display for permanently damp soils or in the surroundings of a pond. From July to August, it produces tall, upright stems adorned with umbels of up to 80 nodding, bell-shaped,
Primula rosea (Marginal Aquatic)
This very pretty primula makes a dainty display along the edges of a pond or stream or drifting through the dappled shade of a permanently moist border.Primula rosea is valued for its early spring display of vivid rose-pink, yellow-eyed flowers
Preslia cervina (Marginal Aquatic)
Preslia cervina bursts into bloom from June to September with delicate pale blue to lilac tubular flowers arranged in whorls that are perfect for attracting bees and butterflies. Its slender green leaves release a fresh mint scent when touched, adding
Pontederia cordata ‘Pink Pons’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Pontederia cordata ‘Pink Pons’ is a showy pond plant with striking flowers and foliage and a more compact form than the species.Whilst most aquatic perennials flower early in the season, Pontederia cordata ‘Pink Pons’ flowers from summer and well into
Potentilla palustris (Marginal Aquatic)
A pretty British native thriving in moist environments, making it an ideal choice for pond margins, bog gardens, and other wetland areas.In early summer to mid-summer, deep red, starry flowers with prominent red sepals are carried on long stems above
Polygonum bistorta (Marginal Aquatic)
A long flowering, bullet-proof perennial that continuously throws up masses of bottlebrush-like spikes of soft pink flowers from late spring through to early autumn. The flowers are accompanied by clumps of ovate, mid-green leaves that serve as excellent ground cover.Ideal
Petasites hybridus (Marginal Aquatic)
The densely packed flowers of this British native provide a banquet for bumble bees early in the year before when few other flowers are available. From March to May, before the leaves unfurl, Petasites hybridus produces clusters of pale pink,
