| "Red Hot Poker 'Traffic Lights'" |
| "Red Hot Poker 'Traffic Lights' is a bold and striking variety of Kniphofia, which are native to South Africa. The exotic looking flower spikes are red at the top, amber yellow in the middle and green at the bottom and will flower between June and September. At the base is evergreen strap-like leaves and the plant is rabbit and deer resistant, making it an ideal choice for country cottage garden borders. It is also a great plant for the middle of borders in contemporary gardens. Height and Spread: 45cm (18)."
Price: 11.99 |
| "Nepeta racemosa" |
| "A classic cottage garden perennial, Nepeta racemosa is a low, spreading herbaceous plant with aromatic grey-green leaves and lax spires of lilac-blue flowers throughout summer. The profusion of nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, whilst the foliage is very attractive to cats, giving rise to the common name 'catmint'. Fantastic for spilling informally over the edge of paths or grown in Mediterranean style gardens, Raceme Catnip is also excellent as groundcover on sunny slopes, banks and rock gardens. This low-maintenance perennial has been given an RHS Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding qualities. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 45cm (18)."
Price: 11.99 |
| "Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'" |
| "The ever popular Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' is one of the most commonly grown Catmints. The lilac-blue lavender-like flower spikes rise above the silvery-green foliage from early summer onwards, giving a delightful summer display, that is ideal for softening borders and path edges as the flower spikes sway in the gentle breeze. The Catmint is rich in nectar and loved by bees, butterflies and other insects alike. Cats of course adore the aromatic foliage, and its pretty flowers make a great addition to your cut flower bouquets too. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 60cm (24)."
Price: 9.99 |
| "Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'" |
| "Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere' bears individual papery flowers that rest on delicate, hairy stems, swinging above tidy clusters of downy foliage. The vibrant red blooms with central black markings are an eye-catching addition to any cottage garden border or wildlife area, where they will attract an abundance of pollinating insects. Despite being relatively short-lived, this Oriental Poppy is hardy and will ensure late summer interest in your garden with its generous pepper pot seed heads. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 60cm (24)."
Price: 9.99 |
| "Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels'" |
| "Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels' is a delightful plant, that looks fantastic planted in colourful cottage garden or informal garden borders. This variety of Knautia has pin cushion flowers, in gentle shades of pink, rose and crimson on slender, airy, tall stems and will flower from July all the way through until October! Pollinating insects are attracted to this plant, making it ideal for wildlife gardens. Height: 1m (39). Spread: 45cm (18)."
Price: 15.99 |
| "Linaria purpurea 'Canon Went'" |
| "With long upright flower spikes covered in pale pink blooms each of a delicate and intriguing shape, this graceful flower goes by the rather mundane name of Toadflax. It brings colour to a cottage garden, herbaceous border or gravel garden from June right through to September. Butterflies love the nectar-rich flowers and long flowering period, so it is perfect in a wildlife garden too. It also makes a great cut flower. Linaria purpurea 'Canon Went', is easy to grow and thrives on a light, well-drained soil. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 30cm (12)."
Price: 11.99 |
| "Nepeta nervosa 'Pink Candy'" |
| "Nepeta nervosa 'Pink Candy' is a pretty border perennial, and a compact variety of Catmint. It has charming upright spikes of lavender-pink flowers, which bloom right through the summer above a mound of grey-green foliage. Nectar rich the 'Pink Candy' is a favourite with bees, butterflies and other insects and the aromatic foliage is loved by cats too. Easy to grow and ideal for patio containers this bushy cultivar needs little aftercare through the season making it perfect for low maintenance gardens too. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm (12)."
Price: 9.99 |
| "Penstemon barbatus var. praecox" |
| "Penstemon barbartus var. praecox is a variable variety producing upright spikes of flowers that range from pink through to purple. The slender stems boast narrow, tubular flowers with a more natural appearance than many of the showier, large flowered varieties."
Price: 11.99 |
| "Aronia x prunifolia 'Autumn Magic'" |
| "This Chokeberry's name derives from the spectacular red and orange display it puts on in autumn. Before its leaves take on these colourful tones, they are green and waxy. The hardy shrub's foliage is also slow growing, making it a great specimen plant, particularly for large borders. April sees Aronia x prunifolia 'Autumn Magic' bear white flowers, which grow in attractive clusters. These blooms are succeeded by black, round berries, which remain appealing to birds and gardeners alike even in some winter months. The Chokeberry thus works its magic all year round, not just in the autumn. Height: 1.5m (4'11); Spread: 2m (6'7)."
Price: 17.99 |
| "Berberis x ottawensis 'Auricoma'" |
| "Berberis x ottawensis 'Auricoma' is easily recognisable because its dense, purple-red leaves stand out amongst other plants' green foliage. This unusual tone contrasts with the bright, yellow flowers this Barberry produces in the early spring. It also provides a striking backdrop to the subsequent orange-red berries. The deciduous, hardy shrub is no less colourful in the autumn: its dark leaves are transformed into a firey red explosion before they are shed. Year-round, Berberis x ottawensis 'Auricoma' is thus an excellent addition to borders or an interesting, vibrant hedge. Height: 2.5m (8'2); Spread: 2.5m (8'2)."
Price: 14.99 |
| "Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Atropurpurea Nana'" |
| "Berberis 'Atropurpurea Nana' is an RHS AGM variety featuring red-purple foliage which provides eye-catching spring colour before developing into a brilliant shade of scarlet during autumn. Thanks to its compact habit, this hardy plant makes a good low hedge and is also useful in rockeries and borders. Berberis 'Atropurpurea Nana' is perfect for attracting pollinators to your garden thanks to its yellow spring flowers, whilst the berries will attract many birds. Height and spread: 100cm (40)."
Price: 12.99 |
| "Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Bagatelle'" |
| "This Japanese Barberry is much smaller than most varieties of Berberis, measuring a petite 30cm (1'0) when fully grown. Like its larger siblings, the hardy shrub has an attractive, rounded habit and requires little maintenance. What it's lacking in height, Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Bagatelle' more than makes up for in colour. The miniature plant grows bronze-purple, deciduous leaves, which darken impressively in the autumn. This stunning foliage is complemented by yellow flowers in March and April, and bright red berries in the following months. The small but showy specimen will therefore make an impact all year round at the front of sunny borders in cottage and wildlife gardens. Height: 30cm (1'0); Spread: 40cm (1'4)."
Price: 17.99 |
| "Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Dart's Red Lady'" |
| "Whoever Dart might be, he's lucky to possess this Red Lady. Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Dart's Red Lady' is among the finest varieties of Japanese Barberry, as evidenced by its well deserved RHS AGM. The hardy shrub spreads beautifully to create a blanket of colour throughout the season, beginning when its deep purple, deciduous leaves appear. This foliage sprouts delicate, yellow flowers along the lengths of its stems in March and April, followed by contrasting, crimson berries. Autumn sees a dramatic change, for the leaves turn vivid shades of red and eventually fall to the ground ready for the cycle to begin again. Height: 50cm (1'8); Spread: 50cm (1'8)."
Price: 15.99 |
| "Penstemon 'Appleblossom'" |
| "Awarded an RHS AGM, Penstemon 'Appleblossom' produces elegant stems of bell-shaped pink flowers with white throats, from June right through to October. These fantastic performers look superb in cottage garden borders where they form bushy semi-evergreen clumps and provide long-lasting colour. Penstemon flowers are also attractive to bees. Height and spread: 60cm (24)."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day'" |
| "Swap wedding bells for a quieter but undeniably prettier variety by planting Penstemon 'Pensham Wedding Day'. This hardy perennial's white, bell-shaped flowers grow on elegant, upright spikes that rise above its semi-evergreen foliage from June to October. What's more, the plant is considerably less upset by rain than the average beautiful bride. In fact, it can tolerate most weathers, as Pensham Penstemons are bred to survive in cooler climates. Height: 75cm (2'6); Spread: 60cm (2'0)."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Penstemon 'Raven'" |
| "Much like their winged namesake, the purple flowers of Penstemon 'Raven' soar above the plant's semi-evergreen foliage on tall spikes for the majority of the season. The sweet nectar of these blooms is sure to attract other flying creatures, albeit pollinating insects rather than real ravens. This shortcoming wasn't enough to dissuade the RHS from granting the hardy perennial an AGM (Award of Garden Merit), so shouldn't put gardeners off giving it a place in sunny borders or patio containers. In fact, given that the wild birds cannot easily be nurtured in a garden, this Penstemon is an entirely favourable type of raven to keep! Height: 90cm (3'0); Spread: 30cm (1'0)."
Price: 8.99 |
| "Penstemon 'Sour Grapes'" |
| "There will be no sour grapes if you choose to grow this hardy perennial. When the plant flowers in June, there will be plenty of pink and blue blooms to satisfy every gardener throughout the summer and well into the autumn. These flowers grow on upright spikes, which protrude from durable, semi-evergreen foliage. In spite of its name, Penstemon 'Sour Grapes' is therefore sure to bring happiness and harmony to any sunny or partially shady border or patio container. Height: 60cm (2'0); Spread: 45cm (1'6)."
Price: 11.99 |
| "Tanacetum coccineum 'Semi-double Mix'" |
| "This mixture of cheery semi-double blooms in harmonious shades make a bright and long-lasting summer display. Tanacetum coccineum 'Semi-double Mix?, also known as Painted Daisy, is a pretty blend of daisy-like blooms which open from early summer onwards."
Price: 11.99 |
| "Penstemon 'Pensham Czar'" |
| "Striking blue-purple, bell-shaped blooms with defined white centres adorn the tall stems of Penstemon 'Pensham Czar' from June right through to October. As with all Pensham Penstemons, this variety was bred to cope with British winters and boasts a strong growing habit, semi-evergreen foliage and incredible stamina. Penstemon 'Czar' is a stunning hardy perennial for cottage garden borders or large containers, where the blooms attract bees. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18)."
Price: 11.99 |
| "Penstemon 'Vesuvius'" |
| "Usually, a volcano's explosion would cause those nearby to flee. However, when Penstemon 'Vesuvius' erupts into bloom in June, bees, butterflies and gardeners alike are sure to flock towards its stunning flower spikes. The plant's dark purple petals continue to flourish throughout the summer and well into the autumn, making this hardy perennial a colourful addition to both cottage and wildlife gardens. Height: 60cm (2'0); Spread: 30cm (1'0)."
Price: 9.99 |
| "Sidalcea hybrida 'Party Girl'" |
| "Sidalcea is well loved as a cottage garden plant, and this variety has vibrant, showy rose-pink flowers, earning it the name of Sidalcea hybrida 'Party Girl'. In June and July this eye-catching Prairie Mallow brightens the border, stealing the show with its tall upright flower spikes above neat clumps of foliage. This Sidalcea also makes an excellent cut flower. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18)."
Price: 11.99 |
| "Verbascum phlomoides 'Snow Maiden'" |
| "This tall, elegant Mullein makes an unmissable architectural statement at the back of borders. The pristine white flowers with their pale yellow centres tower over the planting scheme bringing height and movement to borders. The impressive flower spikes of Verbascum phlomoides 'Snow Maiden' can be found summer bouquets and floral arrangements and you can be sure that pollinating insects love them too. Although classed as a perennial Mullein is generally grown as a biennial or short lived perennial, however it will self seed to provide a fresh crop of Mullein plants next spring, that will flower in the following year. Height: 120cm (47). Spread: 45cm (18)."
Price: 11.99 |
| "Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold'" |
| "A versatile little deciduous shrub, Berberis thunbergii 'Kobold' forms a dense, compact mound of dark green foliage which takes on yellow tints in the autumn before falling. The small, pale yellow spring flowers are attractive to pollinating insects and are followed by glossy red berries. Excellent for edging or dwarf hedging, this dwarf Barberry also looks superb grouped at the front of borders, grown in rock gardens or patio containers. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 60cm (24)."
Price: 15.99 |
| "Berberis thunbergii 'Red Dream'" |
| "Rich purple-brown leaves cover the elegant arching branches of this compact Barberry. Berberis thunbergii 'Red Dream' has an upright habit and looks fantastic grown with contrasting bright golds and fresh greens. In spring, pale yellow flowers are produced which are followed by red berries in the autumn. Tough and easy to grow, Berberis 'Red Dream' makes a fantastic dwarf hedge or specimen shrub in beds and borders, where the vibrant autumn colour provides a long season of interest. Height: 90cm (36). Spread:120cm (48)."
Price: 19.49 |
| "Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue'" |
| "Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' is a sizeable deciduous shrub that bears rich purple blooms upon softly arching stems swathed in slender grey-green leaves with silvery white undersides. This Butterfly Bush was one of the first commercially available blue varieties and despite various new introductions remains ever popular. With its upright habit and gorgeous sweet fragrance, Buddleja 'Empire Blue' is the perfect choice for a sunny border. Height: 200cm (78). Spread: 250cm (98)."
Price: 17.99 |
| "Buddleja 'Pink Delight'" |
| "Buddleja 'Pink Delight' produces gorgeous candy pink panicles above grey-green foliage which matures to a creamy yellow hue as autumn begins. As its name suggests, this Butterfly Bush attracts an array of pollinating insects to the garden with its aromatic blooms. Having been awarded an RHS AGM for its outstanding garden performance, this sizeable spreading variety will produce a stunning summer display. Height: 300cm (118). Spread: 500cm (196)."
Price: 17.99 |
| "Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red'" |
| "Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' is the perfect addition to any wildlife area, attracting butterflies and a host of other pollinating insects with its delicious honey fragrance, especially after a hard pruning. Awarded an RHS AGM, the purple-red panicles of this Butterfly Bush reach a grand size, making this variety perfect as a larger specimen shrub for broad borders. Height: 300cm (118). Spread: 500cm (196)."
Price: 17.99 |
| "Rudbeckia fulgida var sullivantii 'Goldsturm'" |
| "Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this winning Rudbeckia will create the most spectacular display for summer and beyond. With beautiful daisy-like blooms of golden-yellow this Rudbeckia fulgida sullivantii 'Goldsturm' makes an excellent cut flower for your summer bouquets. Coneflower is easy to grow, and is a compact perennial which will confidently fill any gap in your borders. Returning year after year this delightful Rudbeckia is excellent for attracting bees and butterflies and will last right up until mid autumn, filling your summer garden for longer. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 60cm (24)."
Price: 9.49 |
| "Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard'" |
| "The unusual and rather unique looking Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard' will provide a very different type of hardy perennial for your garden. It is like no other Rudbeckia around as it has no obvious flower-petals to speak of, but has bright green sepals which surround a black central cone, making this interesting Western Coneflower ideal as a back of border filler, due to its good size stems. This out of the ordinary flower with its luscious green foliage can make surprisingly good dried flower arrangements but is also long lasting when cut and stood in water. Height: 120cm (47). Spread: 60cm (24)."
Price: 9.99 |
| "Chrysanthemum 'Paradiso'" |
| "Chrysanthemums are renowned for their late season display of vivid colours. Flowering from late summer right through until November, Chrysanthemum 'Paradiso' is a compact variety, with neat domes of dark green foliage that become almost totally covered in small flowers, creating spectacular balls of colour. They are perfect for garden borders, raised beds and patio containers. A hardy perennial that is long lasting and easy to grow. Height and spread: 60cm (24). "
Price: 9.99 |
| "Phoenix Palm" |
| "Phoenix Palm is often known as Canary Island Date Palm because of its exotic appearance, but it looks just as at home in a British greenhouse, conservatory or even in a sheltered garden. Phoenix canariensis blooms into a spectacular specimen plant with attractive, green fronds and a wide canopy of foliage."
Price: 17.99 |
