Category Archives: Perennials
Scabiosa caucasica
Scabious caucasica is a robust perennial that attracts pollinating insects and butterflies with its continual hum. Throughout the summer, the typical garden Scabious blooms with lavender-blue flowers on wiry stems. It’s indeed a great choice for sunny herbaceous borders, cut
Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’
A unique Purple Coneflower that is sure to draw attention! A skirt of slender reflexed petals surrounds large ‘cones.’ This hardy perennial produces a dainty ‘crown’ of extra petals on top of each bloom beginning in the second year, giving
Coreopsis ‘Sterntaler’
Enjoy a cheery display all summer long with the stunning Coreopsis ‘Sterntaler’. The sunny yellow, daisy-like blooms have a striking mahogany band at the centre which will be sure to catch your eye. Coreopsis ‘Sterntaler’ is a colourful hardy perennial
Aster novi-belgii ‘Norman’s Jubilee’
?Norman?s Jubilee? is a compact and bushy variety of Aster that will freshen up borders, beds, containers and pots with it?s lovely pale pink blooms, that emerge autumn as a reliable bedding choice. Its dwarf habit makes it a very
Aster dumosus ‘Samoa’
Aster dumosus ‘Samoa’ has a floriferous, carefree habit that requires little maintenance all year. In autumn, incandescent purple-blue flowers with golden eyes cover the slender green foliage. When many perennials are past their prime, this vibrant, hardy plant adds a
Aster dumosus ‘Tonga’
Bring splashes of brilliant colours late summer into autumn, it forms a neat dome of slender green foliage, this hardy perennial becomes smothered in beautiful purple flowers from late August to October. With a compact, dwarf habit this is perfect
Hosta ‘Great Expectations’
Hosta ‘Great Expectations’ produces lush, thick and variegated foliage that is naturally stiff and upright. Holds structure very well and provides great filling and colour in dark borders or corners of the garden. Thrives in shade and still produces lovely
Hosta ‘Guacamole’
Named Hosta ?Guacamole? for its bright green leaves, not too far off an avocado shade. Deep veining runs throughout the dark green margined foliage that is upright, dense and clump forming. Produces beautiful trumpet blooms in summer, emitting a pleasant
Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Alba’
Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Alba’ is a charming, nodding, bell-shaped bloomer, coming to life from April to May with white colour. A cultivar of Pasque Flower, the foliage is fuzzy, while seed heads are silky. Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Alba’ is ideal for growing
Pulsatilla rubra
Pulsatilla rubra produces bell-shaped, dark red blooms in the peak of spring, blossoming from the large furry buds that emerge early on. Below is fine foliage covered with a layer of fuzzy hair, for a textural appeal. Silky seed heads
Veronica x media ‘First Love’
Veronica x media First Love is tough, trouble-free, and simple to grow. Throughout the summer, upstanding pink flower spikes are carried above a sleek heap of vibrant green foliage. This tidy little Speedwell is perfect for the front of perennial
Lavender ‘Heavenly Scent’
English Lavender Heavenly Scent is a strong cross between English Lavender and Lavender latifolia. This Lavandin was bred as part of a commercial breeding programme to produce short lavenders with increased oil yields. The slender, grey-green foliage is highly fragrant
Lavender ‘Devonshire Compact’
This low growing cultivar has a neat, compact habit, as suggested by its name. Lavender ‘Devonshire Compact’ bears a profusion of blue flower spikes topped with distinctive purple bracts throughout the summer. The silvery-green foliage is aromatic and evergreen. In
Lavender ‘Heavenly Night’
This resilient cross of English lavender and Lavender latifolia was created for commercial growers as a short cultivar with an excellent yield of lavender oil. These hybrid plants, commonly known as Lavandin, are definitely garden-worthy. ‘Heavenly Night’ lavender has a
Houttuynia cordata ‘Flame’
Vigorous and versatile, Houttuynia cordata ‘Flame’ is a fascinating perennial that thrives almost anywhere ? dry or wet, sun or shade. Drought tolerant, the variegated, bright coloured foliage holds strong in colour and structure. Leaves remain the mix of green,
Dahlia ‘Dalaya Yogi’
Blooms of Dahlia ‘Dalaya Yogi’ contrast magnificently for the deep red centre and candy pink petals, bringing vibrancy and life to any border they are planted in. Ideal also for patio pots, it is semi-vigorous, compact and has good mildew
Dahlia ‘Lubega Power Yellow-Orange’
Dahlia ‘Lubega Power Yellow-Orange’ is compact, tropical and double flowered, making for an incredible addition to borders through summer. Blooms will go deep into autumn with regular deadheading, continuing the carnival spirit of the large 30cm double blooms. Dwarf habit
Saponaria ocymoides
Saponaria ocymoides is a semi-evergreen cultivar that exhibits myriads of ½ inch gorgeous pink flowers. It grows at a fast rate and is seen on a spreading rockery, or paving plant.
Lysimachia ephemerum
Lysimachia ephemerum, which earned an RHS AGM for its garden performance, is a lovely cut flower that attracts a lot of butterflies. This elegant perennial thrives in moist borders and bog gardens, or at the edges of ponds and streams.
Monarda ‘Fireball’
Monarda ‘Fireball’ is a lovely, resilient perennial that blooms profusely. It is simple to grow and attracts bees, butterflies, and other insects. All through the summer, whorls of scarlet flowers are hosted by bunches of fragrant foliage. It has a
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Rosyjane’
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Rosyjane’ is a wonderful choice for a sunny mixed perennial border where it will establish quickly, forming wiry clumps. Large white flowers with vivid pink margins will burst into bloom from late spring all the way through the
Foxglove ‘Camelot Rose’
Foxglove ‘Camelot Rose’ is a variety which looks like a traditional wild Foxglove but the flowers appear all around the stem, creating an even more striking display. Digitalis are easy to grow and will make a wonderful addition to any