Perennials

Acanthus mollis

A classic garden plant with bold foliage and spikes of flowers from June to Aug, usually around 80cm in height. Hardy, easy and wonderful.

2L   Perennial   £9.00

Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold'

Golden yellow-green leaves, with spikes of mauve and white flowers from June to September. 90cm in height. For good soil in part shade.

2L   Perennial   £12.00

Acanthus sennii

A rarely encountered semi-shrubby species with holly-like leaves. Fantastic orange-red flowers in late summer if it's kept frost-free, or grow it for the foliage!

2L   Perennial   £12.00

Acanthus spinosus AGM

Bears Breeches. Tall spikes of soft mauve flowers in spikes from June to October. Handsome, glossy dark green foliage. A tough and wonderful garden plant for sun.

2L   Perennial   £9.00

Acanthus 'Whitewater'

Boldly variegated foliage and pink flowers on bright pink stems. Flowers from June to August. Slower to spread than others, and around 1.5 m in height.

2L   Perennial   £12.00

Ajuga incisa 'Blue Enigma'

An enigma indeed; this isn't like other ajugas. Vivid blue flowers in spring, nettle-like leaves on a clumping plant. Best in light shade. 30cm

1L   Perennial   £12.00

Angelica gigas

A fantastic architectural plant growing up to 2m in height. Umbels of deep purple flowers in August and September. Moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Biennial but seeds.

2L   Perennial   £9.00

Asarum nobilissimum 'Deep Throat'

An exciting new introduction from Plant Delights in the US; the leaves of this giant form can reach 20cm long, with exceptionally large flowers too. Height to 30cm

2L   Perennial   £22.00

Aspidistra elatior

A once popular victorian foliage plant enjoying a resurgence of interest. Evergreen, with leaves to around 60cm. A houseplant or surprisingly hardy for a deeply shaded garden.

2L   Perennial   £9.00

Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata'

Upright leaves variably marked with white stripes. Whiter flowers than the species, if you see them at ground level. Suprisingly hardy. Best in deep shade.

2L   Perennial   £20.00

Astelia banksii

An architectural herbaceous plant grown for its silver foliage. For good but well-drained soil in light shade, not full sun.

2L   Perennial   £12.50

Beesia calthifolia

Evergreen herbaceous woodland plant grown for its glossy heart-shaped leaves and spikes of white flowers in late spring. Up to 60cm tall in the best conditions, with foliage below.

1L   Perennial   £12.00

Begonia

Hardy begonias can be late to emerge in spring, so be patient. They're all best in good soil and light shade. Mulch for winter.

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Begonia emeiensis

A fairly recently introduced hardy species from Emei Shan in China. Handsomely scalloped green leaves with pink flowers. Height to around 60cm. Can be late to emerge in cold areas.

2L   Perennial   £10.00

Begonia Garden Angel Blush

Pink-flushed foliage with pewter veining. Hardy to -10°C if mulched. Can be slow to emerge in colder areas. Height to around 40cm.

2L   Perennial   £8.00

Begonia grandis ssp sinensis 'Red Undies'

A charming form of this hardy species from Bleddyn and Sue Wynn-Jones of Crûg Farm Nursery. This selection has particularly showy red undersides to its leaves. Height to 60cm.

1L   Perennial   £8.00

Begonia 'Wavy Green'

Essentially a green form of B. 'Mishmi Silver', and believed to be a little hardier. Height around 30cm, maybe more.

2L   Perennial   £8.00

Bistorta amplexicaulis 'JS Caliente'

(formerly Persicaria) An outstanding variety with dark red flowers from July to September. 60cm tall.

2L   Perennial   £8.00

Bistorta tenuicaulis

(formerly Persicaria) A charming tiny woodland species with small spikes of honey-scented flowers in spring. For damp shade. Up to 10cm tall.

1.5 L   Perennial   £8.00

Brunnera 'Alexanders Great'

A bold and desirable variety with larger silver leaves than other brunneras. Looks amazing with ferns. Light blue flowers in spring. 40cm

2L   Perennial   £9.00