Category Archives: Perennials
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Pewter Lace’
This deciduous fern produces dramatic fronds of silvery green foliage with beet-red midribs. The arching fronds form an elegant clump of foliage that makes superb ground cover for a damp, shaded spot. Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Pewter Lace’ is an
Cornus Winter Stems Collection
Brighten up the dark winter months with the glowing stems of our Cornus Winter Stems Collection. These superb Dogwoods offer plenty of year round interest. In early summer, they produce ivory white blooms which are followed by clusters of berries.
Dicentra spectabilis
Charming rose-pink, heart shaped flowers dangle enticingly from elegant arching stems, giving this plant its common name of Bleeding Heart. This beautiful spring flowering perennial is one of the earliest to bloom each year, often continuing into early summer. The
Viburnum nudum ‘Brandywine’
Viburnum nudum ‘Brandywine’ is a fantastic self-fertile variety that generates the most stunning display of berries even in the absence of a nearby pollinator! This deciduous, spreading shrub is ideal for adding colour and interest to mixed borders for a
Taxus baccata ‘Semperaurea’
Taxus baccata ‘Semperaurea’ is a dense, bushy evergreen Yew that stands out with its striking, bright gold new growth in spring, which gradually transforms into a rich yellow as summer unfolds. As the seasons change, the foliage takes on beautiful
Hydrangea serrata ‘Blueberry Cheesecake’
Being one of the UK’s favourite shrubs, this Hydrangea’s power is unstoppable. The luxurious tiered blooms of Hydrangea ‘Blueberry Cheesecake’ surely retain the appeal. The two-tone blooms are topped with a lime green tinge. This gives this compact hydrangea an
Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Rainbow’
An architectural evergreen shrub with arching branches that is totally hardy. The dark-green, oblong, lance-shaped leaves are strongly mottled with cream and pink, making for a stunning show all year. In late spring, Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Rainbow’ produces tiny, bell-shaped white
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’ is a strong, deciduous shrub. It has pointed, toothed green leaves. It has dense, conical lime green flower heads that turn glistening white in late summer. By autumn, the blooms have turned a dusky pink color.
Rhododendron ‘Red and Gold’
Just breathtaking! Rhododendron ‘Red and Gold’ is one of the best variegated varieties around. The deep evergreen foliage is decorated with broad, uneven gold margins that make a handsome shrub all year round. Dense clusters of vivid red, funnel-like blooms
Rhododendron ‘Mary Helen’ (Azalea Group)
Beginning in early June, Rhododendron ‘Mary Helen’ produces huge, immaculate white blooms with contrasting dark anthers. Throughout the year, the broad spreading branches are coated in shiny green leaves, adding vibrancy to the garden even on grey winter days. This
Rhododendron ‘Elsie Lee’ (Azalea Group)
In late May, the frilly, double blooms of Rhododendron ‘Elsie Lee’ put on a wonderful show. This dense shrub has a low, spreading habit and requires very little maintenance, earning it an RHS AGM for its outstanding garden performance. This
Euphorbia x martini ‘Baby Charm’
Euphorbia x martini ‘Baby Charm’ produces charming bronze-green foliage in a neat and shapely mounded form, boasting apple-green flowers in spring time. Foliage is evergreen providing all year-round interest, while the hardy perennial characteristics ensure this compact variety comes back
Dahlia ‘Dalina Salinas’ (The Windmill Dahlia)
Dahlia ‘Dalina Salinas’ (The Windmill Dahlia) grows with a neat and compact habit, making this dwarf variety ideal for the front of borders and patio pots. Large 15cm lilac blooms show off their dazzling colour in summer, establishing themselves quickly
Iris setosa ‘Baby Blue’
Iris setosa ‘Baby Blue’, known as the Beachhead Iris makes a lovely display when planted near the edge of a pond. Its blooms are beautifully reflected in still water. It is a hardy perennial that forms a clump of slender
Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’
Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’ boasts large, fully double, vibrant red blooms that burst into colour throughout the summer upon slender stems that rise above clumps of foliage. Perfect for adding a pop of colour to sunny borders as well as making
Helichrysum thianschanicum ‘Icicles’
This award-winning Licorice Plant is perfect for adding evergreen colour to your garden with its elegant silver-green foliage which is aromatic when crushed. Helichrysum thianschanicum ‘Icicles’ is a tactile variety forming low, compact mounds that are decorated with clusters of
Geranium sanguineum ‘Pink Pouffe’
A hardy and free-flowering variety of Geranium, with intricate veining throughout each blooms petals, Geranium sanguineum ‘Pink Pouffe’ is an early summer champion. Low clumping and finely cut foliage makes for a perfect backdrop to the lovely pink blooms. Perfect
Dianthus ‘Sunflor Beetle’
Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Sunflor Beetle’ is a traditional, evergreen border perennial that provides all year round interest. Blooms are deep plum purple and double flowered, for an attractive addition to borders, beds and patio pots. Flowers are softly fragrant, wafting round
Veronica gentianoides
The graceful, sturdy perennial Veronica gentianoides has shiny, deep green foliage that develops into a thick carpet. Gentian Speedwell is an attractive plant for creeping through moist rockeries or edging borders. All through the summer, upstanding spires of lightest, china
Verbena hastata ‘Blue Spires’
Verbena hastata ‘Blue Spires’ is a striking species and is one of the showiest of the sturdy verbenas. Its tall stems make excellent cut flowers and are best placed near the back of the border, where they create a lovely
Dianthus ‘Dwarf Vienna Mixed’
Adored by gardeners for their vibrant flowers and intense perfume! Dianthus caryophyllus ?Dwarf Vienna Mix? boasts ruffled flowers above strong stems that arise from neat clumps of slender evergreen foliage. This traditional carnation has a low, mounding habit and will