Category Archives: Cutflowers
Red Hot Poker ‘Papaya Popsicle’
Part of the ‘Popsicle Series’, this exotic looking Kniphofia produces its orange and yellow flower spikes over a particularly long period. From June to October the prolific blooms rise above clumps of evergreen grassy foliage. Red Hot Poker ‘Papaya Popsicle’
Verbascum Phoeniceum Violetta
This beautiful hardy perennial boasts dainty flower spikes of bright purple blooms which appear above basal rosettes of crinkly, semi-evergreen foliage. Verbascum phoeniceum ?Violetta? is drought tolerant and will brighten borders from May to July, attracting plenty of pollinating insects.
Verbascum phoeniceum Flush of White
This beautiful hardy perennial boasts dainty flower spikes of white blooms which appear above basal rosettes of crinkly, semi-evergreen foliage. Verbascum phoeniceum ?Flush of White? is drought tolerant and will brighten borders from May to July, attracting plenty of pollinating
Rudbeckia occidentalis ‘Green Wizard’
An extra-ordinary perennial that contrasts sharply with the bright colors of other rudbeckias. The brilliant green sepals of Rudbeckia ‘Green Wizard’ surround a black center cone with no visible petals. This tall variety offers an intriguing fresh cut flower that
Physalis alkekengi
Commonly known as the ‘Chinese Lantern,’ Physalis alkekengi produces delicate creamy-white flowers in midsummer, which sit atop its oval green leaves. These subtle blooms later transform into striking red, papery lanterns that encase small, edible berries. This stunning autumn display
Nepeta nervosa
Vertical flower spikes of deep lilac-blue blooms will create a wonderful display from midsummer above fragrant, mounded, green foliage which cats adore! Nepeta nervosa is a compact variety with a neat, bushy habit and is very attractive to butterflies and
Koeleria Glauca
The beautiful blue-green, semi-evergreen foliage of Koeleria Glauca looks very effective grown in a patio pot or as an edging plant, as well as forming tidy, weed-suppressant groundcover when planted en masse in gravel gardens and rockeries. Throughout the summer,
Knautia macedonica ‘Red Knight’
Knautia Macedonica ‘Red Knight’ produces an abundance of deep red pincushion blooms from July to October, upon tall, slender stems where appear above clump forming foliage. Ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens where it will attract plenty of pollinating insects
Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Scarlet’
No perennial border is complete without the grandeur and majesty of this hardy perennial. Hollyhocks are classic cottage garden plants, towering to the heavens, and bringing height and structure to the back of borders. Each upright flower spike is crowded
Gaillardia aristata ‘Mesa Yellow’
An extremely long-flowering perennial which is low maintenance and shows great resistance to heat and drought. Gaillardia aristata ‘Mesa Yellow’ produces vibrant yellow, daisy-like blooms throughout the summer, upon strong, vertical stems emerging above tidy, compact mounds of foliage. This
Gaillardia aristata Giant hybrids
An extremely long-flowering perennial which is low maintenance and shows great resistance to heat and drought. Gaillardia aristata ‘Giant Hybrids’ produces large, fiery coloured, daisy-like blooms throughout the summer, upon strong, vertical stems emerging above tidy, compact mounds of foliage.
Gaura lindheimeri Siskiyou Pink
Elegant sprays of four-petalled, butterfly-like blooms in rose-pink are borne from tall, slender stems throughout the summer to late autumn. Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’ is a versatile variety which tolerates drought and makes an excellent choice for cottage gardens as
Gaillardia aristata African Sunset
An extremely long-flowering perennial which is low maintenance and shows great resistance to heat and drought. Gaillardia aristata ‘African Sunset’ produces sunshine yellow, daisy-like blooms throughout the summer, upon strong, vertical stems emerging above tidy, compact mounds of foliage. This
Eryngium variifolium Miss Marbel
A robust and low maintenance perennial which is perfect for providing architecture and interest to your sunny borders. The rigid stalks of Eryngium variifolium ?Miss Marble? hold dark blue, thistle-like flowers surrounded by long, spiky bracts above rosettes of deep
Erysimum cheiri Golden Gem
Erysimum cheiri ‘Golden Gem’ boasts an abundance of sunshine yellow blooms above clump-forming, greyish-green evergreen foliage from February to July. This perennial wallflower will happily grow in poor, dry soils and tolerates drought once established. Ideal for patio containers and
Erigeron seciosus ‘Pink Jewel’
Erigeron seciosus ‘Pink Jewel’ daisies are tough little daisies that are dependable and low-maintenance. However, they consistently deliver excellent results year after year, even in difficult coastal locations where they thrive. Pollinating insects adore the early summer blooms, which also
Delphinium ‘Cameliard’ (Pacific Hybrid)
A stunning hardy perennial which boasts towering spikes of beautiful lilac blooms above clump-forming foliage. The frilled, semi-double blooms of Delphinium ‘Cameliard’ make an excellent cut flower for indoor vase displays but these nectar-rich flowers will also attract pollinators to
Delphinium ‘Astolat’
Delphinium ‘Astolat’ is part of the Pacific Giant series and is an ideal choice for adding height and colour to sunny borders from June to July. This perennial produces a mass of oversized, semi-double, blush-pink blooms from towering stems. A
Delphinium ‘Galahad’
Delphinium ‘Galahad’ is part of the Pacific Giant series and is an ideal choice for adding height and colour to sunny borders from June to July. This perennial produces a mass of oversized, semi-double, dazzling white blooms from towering stems.
Dahlia ‘Happy Days Pink’
An award winning half-hardy perennial with stunning, bright-pink blooms with a lighter halo which contrast perfectly with its dark purple-bronze leaves throughout the summer. Dahlia ?Happy Days Pink? is a compact, dwarf variety and is ideal for window boxes, patio
Dahlia ‘Happy Days Cream’
An award winning half-hardy perennial with stunning, white-cream blooms which contrast perfectly with its dark purple-bronze leaves throughout the summer. Dahlia ?Happy Days Cream? is a compact, dwarf variety and is ideal for window boxes, patio containers and small beds.
Delphinium Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom
A great choice for adding height and colour to cottage gardens, without the need for staking, and copes well in windy conditions. Delphinium ‘Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom’ is a compact, dwarf variety which produces pink-purple blooms with an eye-catching white