Category Archives: Perennials
Polemonium caeruleum
This elegant perennial will readily seed about amongst other plants to provide a harmonious, cottage-garden feel. Polemonium caeruleum produces clumps of sparse, ladder-like foliage, earning its name ?Jacob’s Ladder?. In May and June, tall, erect stems holding clusters of nodding,
Primula denticulata ‘Mixed’
This dainty little perennial produces clusters of pom-pom like flowers in pink, purple and white, held on sturdy stems above tidy rosettes of semi-evergreen foliage. Primula denticulata ?Mixed? is ideal for the front of borders where it will create a
Prunella grandiflora ?Violet-Flowered?
This low-growing, spreading perennial is ideal for the front of the border, where it will provide excellent ground cover. In the summer, Prunella grandiflora ‘Violet-Flowered’ has purple blossoms that pollinating insects adore. The semi-evergreen foliage retains many of its leaves
Poppy ‘Fruit Punch’
A striking Oriental Poppy that boasts captivating, silky, ruffled flowers which open above clumps of deep green foliage. The alluring mix of red, plum, vibrant pink and orange blooms compliment each other perfectly and each one bears a distinctive black
Lychnis coronaria ‘Oculata’
?Oculata? is a pretty hardy perennial, that flowers from July until October. It creates masses of silver-grey foliage, that soon becomes topped with bicoloured pink and white flowers. This Lychnis would look super planted in a patio pot, wildlife or
Lysimachia punctata
Bring some sunshine to your borders with this resilient cottage-garden favourite. Neat clumps of tall, elegant stems with striking yellow flowers are borne from mid-summer through until early autumn. Golden Lysimachia punctata is great for difficult clay soils and shadier
Lychnis chalcedonica
This reliable herbaceous perennial will add height and interest to the back of sunny borders, attracting plenty of butterflies and bees to your garden. Lychnis chalcedonica boasts large clusters of vibrant red, star-shaped blooms which appear upon stiff, vertical stems
Linaria purpurea ‘Canon Went’
Linaria purpurea ‘Canon Went’ is a resilient perennial, and is also known as Toadflax. It is a cottage garden favourite that is always buzzing with butterflies. The upstanding flower peaks are densely packed with nectar-rich pale pink blooms that last
Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’
A simple to grow hardy perennial with bronze, fern-like foliage with a mat-forming habit. Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’ provides excellent groundcover and is also perfect for edging paths, planting in wall and paving crevices as well as planting underneath roses
Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora
Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora produces pure white fragrant blooms that bees and other pollinators will be fighting over in the warm summer months. A great choice for wildlife gardens or spaces, where Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora can be grown as
Hollyhock ‘Chater’s White’
With towering spires of fully double blooms, Hollyhock ‘Chater’s White’ creates a breathtaking display, reaching up to 180cm (6′) in height! These hardy perennials are sure to impress, adding dramatic vertical interest to your garden and making stunning cut flowers
Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Yellow’
With towering spires of fully double blooms, Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Yellow’ makes a striking statement in the garden, reaching up to 180cm (6′)! These hardy perennials are a guaranteed showstopper, adding drama and height, and they also make fantastic cut flowers
Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Chestnut Brown’
The exceptional coloured blooms of Hollyhock ‘Chater’s Chestnut Brown’ ensure this hardy perennial creates an eye-catching display all summer long! Towering, vertical flower spikes boast ruffled, mahogany flowers that slowly open from the bottom of each stem upwards. This majestic
Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’
?Fire Dragon? is a showy Rock Rose, that flowers from May until August. It produces masses of hot orange blooms, with vibrant yellow centres, that neatly top its clump forming habit of grey-green foliage. Perfect for planting in rockeries, alpine,
Festuca glauca
Loved for its rigid blue foliage, Blue Fescue is a great evergreen grass for adding architectural interest in your garden throughout the year. Little blue-green flower spikes will appear at the tips of the foliage from June to add further
Foxglove ‘Sutton’s Apricot’
This upstanding perennial, like all Digitalis, flourishes in light shade, making it ideal for planting among deciduous trees. This beautiful variety’s muted apricot tones enable it to mix in with almost any colour scheme. In early summer, Foxglove purpurea ‘Apricot’
Foxglove ‘Milk Chocolate’
Milk Chocolate Digitalis parviflora is a very seldom seen variety with shiny foliage that perfectly matches the unique blooms. This Foxglove, native to Spain, is surprisingly hardy and thrives in a lightly shaded spot in the garden. Rich chocolate-coloured flowers
Foxglove x mertonensis
Towering spikes of dusky, strawberry-pink blooms rise from neat rosettes of glossy, dark green foliage. Commonly known as the Strawberry Foxglove, this beautiful hybrid combines the bell shaped flowers of D. grandiflora with the pretty colouring of D. purpurea. Foxglove
Foxglove ‘Camelot Cream’
Foxglove ‘Camelot Cream’ 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
Chrysanthemum vulgare ‘May Queen’
?May Queen? is a stunning hardy shrub, that is ready to bloom from early spring to mid-summer. It boasts an abundance of daisy-like white flowers, that each feature a prominent central yellow stamen. They smother a bushy growing habit of
Aubretia cultorum ‘Cascade Red’
?Cascade Red? is a vibrant hardy perennial that flowers from March until June. It produces an abundance of ruby red blooms, that cloak its compact, cascading growing habit, of grey-green foliage. Perfect for incorporating into stylish patio pots, cottage, alpine
Aruncus dioicus
This exciting Aruncus makes a great addition to all varieties of landscape. Blooming from April to September, it generates an abundance of spiky cream plumes, that top its herbaceous growing habit of fresh green foliage. Ideal for growing in semi