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Plant List 2009 - A

Abelia

"Edward Goucher"

A semi-evergreen arching shrub with bright glossy green leaves, bronze when young and delicate lilac-pink flowers in summer. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.4m Moist well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from July to September.

Abelia

chinensis

A deciduous spreading shrub with funnel-shaped white flowers. Height 1.4m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. June to September.

Abelia

engleriana

A deciduous spreading shrub with bright green leaves and funnel-shaped rose-red flowers from June to August. Height 1.8m. Well-drained soil in sun.

Abelia

floribunda

A medium sized evergreen/semi evergreen shrub with arching stems which in June are full with tubular cherry-red flowers. Height 2.5m. Spread 2m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun.

Abelia

schumanii

An arching deciduous shrub with slightly fragrant, funnel shaped lilac pink flowers with orange markings. Height 2m. Well-drained soil in sun. July to September.

Abelia

triflora

A semi-evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers with a pink tinge. Height 2.5m. Spread 3m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun. Flowers from June to August.

Abelia

x grandiflora

A semi-evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers tinged with pink. Height 3m. Spread 4m. Well-drained soil in sun. July to September.

Abelia

x grandiflora

"Confetti"

A small, semi-evergreen shrub with dark green, cream edged leaves that take on a pinky-red colour as the weather cools. Small, scented flared white tubular flowers. Height 60-75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from August to Septe

Abelia

x grandiflora

"Francis Mason"

A semi-evergreen shrub with yellow foliage marked with dark green. Flowers white with a pink tinge. Height 1.4m. Spread 2m. Well-drained soil in sun. July to September.

Abelia

x grandiflora

"Gold Strike"

A semi-evergreen shrub with bright yellow foliage. Flowers white with a pink tinge. Height 1.4m. Spread 2m. Well-drained soil in sun. July to September. Considered a sport of "Francis Mason"

Abelia

x grandiflora

"Hopleys"

A semi-evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves, edged gold. Lilac-pink open bell-shaped flowers. Height 2m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from July to September.

Abelia

x grandiflora

"Kaleidoscope"

A small, compact semi-evergreen shrub with dark green leaves with gold margins. Throughout the seasons the colour changes, from intense yellow through summer to red in winter. Small, scented flared white tubular flowers. Height 60-75cm. Moist well-draine

Abelia

x grandiflora

"Panache"

A dwarf semi-evergreen shrub with sage green leaves that have a white to cream margin. Soft-pink bell-shaped flowers. Height 75m. Spread 1m. Well-drained soil in full sun. Flowers from August to September

Abelia

x grandiflora

"Sherwoodii"

A semi-evergreen arching shrub with bright glossy green leaves, delicate pale pink flowers in summer. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.4m Well-drained soil in sun. June to August.

Abelia

x grandiflora

"Sunrise"

Semi-evergreen shrub with soft-pink bell-shaped flowers from Aug.-Oct. The sage green leaves have a broad golden margin. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in full sun.

Abeliophyllum

distichum

"Roseum"

A deciduous shrub with dark green leaves turning purple in Autumn. Racemes of small fragrant rose pink tinged flowers. Height 1.4m. Spread 1.4m. Well-drained soil in sun. February to April.

Abies

balsamea f. hudsonia

A dwarf conifer of irregular rounded habit that bears no cones on the glossy foliage. Height 60cm. Spread 1m. Well-drained soil in sun.

Abutilon

"Cannington Carol"

A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of dark green, pointed leaves, mottled yellow. Pendent bell-shaped fiery red flowers. Height 2.5m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from June to September. Plant in sheltered spot.

Abutilon

"Kentish Belle"

A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of dark green, pointed leaves. Pendent bell-shaped peachy-yellow flowers with red calyces. Height 2.5m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from June to September. Plant in sheltered spot.

Abutilon

megapotamicum

A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of bright green, pointed leaves. Pendent bell-shaped flowers of red with yellow skirts. Height 2m. Spread 2m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun. Flowers from June to September.

Abutilon

megapotamicum

"Variegatum"

A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of bright green, pointed leaves with golden marbling. Pendent bell-shaped flowers of red with yellow skirts. Height 2m. Spread 2m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun. Flowers from June to September.

Acaena

inermis

"Purpurea"

A compact mat-forming evergreen alpine. Purple leaves with bright round maroon flowers. Height 5cm. Spread 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep.

Acanthus

"Summer Beauty"

A clump-forming perennial with glossy, dark green leaves. Spikes of white flowers with purple bracts. Height 70cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Acanthus

hungaricus

A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of white flowers flushed pink set in spiny red-purple bracts. Height 60-120cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-July.

Acanthus

mollis

A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Spikes of white flowers with purple bracts produced in summer. . Height 1.4m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.

Acanthus

mollis

"Hollard's Gold"

Shining golden-yellow prickly leaves particularly in spring. Flower spikes of mauve and white. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Jun.-Sept.

Acanthus

spinosus

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with deeply cut, dark green leaves. Spikes of white flowers with purple bracts produced in summer. . Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.

Acanthus

spinosus

"Spinosissimus Group"

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with very deeply cut, thin, dark green leaves and silvery veins. Spikes of white flowers with purple bracts produced in summer. . Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.

Acer

campestre

"Postelense"

A form of our native "Field Maple", with golden yellow young leaves. They later turn to yellow-green with distinct red stalks. Height after 10 years 3-5m. Moist well-drained soil in dappled shade. (The leaves can scorch in full sun.) Can be grown as a shr

Acer

campestre

"Royal Ruby"

A form of our native "Field Maple". It forms a rounded tree with young leaves that are a deep purple-red contrasting with the older leaves through summer. Small creamy flowers in spring with the leaves. Height after 10 yrs. is 5m. Moist well-drained soil

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cappadocicum

"Aureum"

A medium to large sized tree with lobed leaves red when young turning golden yellow for many weeks. Small clusters of yellow flowers in spring. Height after 10 years 8m. Eventual height and spread 20m.x 10m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Acer

cissifolium

A small broad spreading tree with trifoliate leaves, bronze tinted when they emerge turning to red and yellow in autumn. Height 10m. Spread 8m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not very tolerant of chalky soils.

Acer

davidii

Snake-bark maple. A tree with arching branches and attractive green and white-streaked bark. The mid-green leaves turn orange and yellow in autumn with green and red fruits. Height 15m. Spread 15m. Deciduous. Well-drained soil in sun.

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davidii

"Karmen"

Good white-striped bark and leaves that are chocolate brown when young changing through reddish green to yellow-orange in autumn. Drooping corymbs of light yellow flowers in spring. Height and spread up to 12m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.

Acer

davidii

"Purple Bark"

Purple bark in winter with white stripes. Numerous small pendulous corymbs of yellow green flowers. Compact habit, Height and spread 6-8m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.

Acer

davidii

"Rosalie"

Snake-bark maple. A tree with an open habit and purple branches with red-stalked, dark green leaves. Attractive streaked bark, blue-purple in winter, changing to green-purple in summer. Height 7-9m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.

Acer

elegantulum

A small tree with deeply 5-lobed serrated leaves, the central lobe being longer than the others. New growth is flushed purple-red. Green flowers followed by greenish brown fruit. Height 7m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade.

Acer

griseum

"Paper-bark maple". A small deciduous spreading tree with peeling, orange-brown bark. The green leaves turn orange to red in autumn with yellow pendent flowers. Height 10m. Spread 10m. Well-drained soil in sun.

Acer

griseum

"Paper-bark maple". A small deciduous spreading tree with peeling, orange-brown bark. The green leaves turn orange to red in autumn with yellow pendent flowers. Height and spread 5m. Well-drained soil in sun. This tree has been pinched back to make it bu

Acer

grosseri var. hersii

A shrubby tree with beautifully marbled bark. New shoots are red in colour. Leaves, tri lobed, turn yellow and orange in autumn. Light yellow flowers in long racemes in spring. Height after 10 years 9m. Eventual height and spread 14m.x 10m. Well-drained s

Acer

henryi

A rare spreading tree having stems marked with bluish striations. Young leaves are beautifully tinted, trifoliate, turning a brilliant red in autumn. Flowers are yellow in drooping catkins appearing with the unfolding leaves. Height after 10yrs. 5m. Moist

Acer

japonicum

"Aconitifolium"

A spreading tree with large multi-divided and deeply cut leaves turning flame red in autumn. Small hanging red flowers appear with the emerging leaves.Height 5m. Spread 6m. Moist sheltered site in sun.

Acer

japonicum

"Green Cascade"

A spreading shrub with deeply incised seven- or nine-lobed leaves of fresh green. Flowers are small pendulous corymbs, purple-red in colour. Good autumn colour, red, orange and yellow. Height 1m. Spread 2m. Moist sheltered site in sun or part shade.

Acer

japonicum

"Vitifolium"

A spreading deciduous tree with broad fan shaped leaves turning dark red in autumn and hanging small purplish flowers. . Height and spread after 10yrs. 2.5m. Moist sheltered site in sun.

Acer

micranthum

A densely branched small tree with small orange-red 5-lobed toothed leaves, particularly when first unfolding. Good autumn colour. Small yellow-green flowers and pink fruits. Height 7m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Acer

negundo

"Flamingo"

A medium sized deciduous tree, with green leaves margined with pink that turn white in summer. Height 15m. Spread 10m. Well-drained soil in sun.

Acer

negundo

"Kelly's Gold"

A small tree with a vigorous upright habit. Large lobed leaves with a soft golden yellow colour, lightening in autumn. Height 5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Acer

negundo

"Variegatum"

A medium sized deciduous tree, with the green leaves margined white. Height 15m. Spread 10m. Well-drained soil in sun.

Acer

palmatum

A medium-sized deciduous tree with deeply lobed green leaves with variable shading. Height 8m. Spread 5m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Shelter from wind and sun, particularly in the first few years.

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palmatum

"Akegarasu"

An upright growing shrubby tree with relatively large, deeply divided dark purple-red leaves. Flowers profusely. Leaves turn green with age. Height 5-6m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Ara kawa"

A vigorous shrubby tree with five-lobed green leaves that turn reddish-purple in autumn. It has attractive corky bark that becomes more prominent with age. Height 8m. Spread 5m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow cha

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palmatum

"Ara tama"

A slow growing upright maple with thin branches carrying five-lobed leaves, dark purple in spring, turning lighter red in late summer. Height and spread 1.5m. Grows in most soils except chalk. Sheltered site in well-drained soil in part shade.

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palmatum

"Asahi Zuru"

A small shrubby round-headed tree with foliage variously blotched pink and white. Height 3.5m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade to avoid summer leaf burn. Not for shallow chalky soils.

Acer

palmatum

"Beni Maiko"

A slightly spreading variety with five-lobed leaves that open a brilliant scarlet toning down through dull dark red to bluish-green. Height 2m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Beni Otake"

Deeply dissected foliage of deep purple red. Turns to crimson in autumn. Height 2.5m. Grows in most soils except chalk. Sheltered site in well-drained soil in part shade.

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palmatum

"Beni Schichihenge"

A small deciduous upright tree with salmon pink toned edges to the green leaves. Height 2m. Spread 3m. Sheltered Site. Grow in a sheltered site protected from cold winds and full sun. Needs well-drained site.

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palmatum

"Beni Tsukasa"

Complex colour tones, starting bright yellow-red or peach turning to delicate shades of pink and red with greenish undertones. Some leaves show reticulation, but in late summer leaves darken, taking on a flecked variegation. Height 1.5m. Moist well-draine

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palmatum

"Bloodgood"

A deciduous tree with deeply cut dark red-purple leaves, turning bright red in autumn. Height 5m. Spread 5m. Well-drained sheltered site in part shade. Keeps its colour better than some varieties.

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palmatum

"Burgundy Lace"

A small, slow growing, deciduous tree with very deeply cut dark red-purple leaves, turning bright red in autumn. Height 4m. Well-drained soil in a sheltered partly shaded site.

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palmatum

"Chitoseyama"

Mound-forming with a weeping habit. Deeply lobed red-green leaves turning a rich purple red in autumn. Grows in most soils except chalk. Height 2m. Spread 2m.. Sheltered site in well-drained soil in part shade.

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palmatum

"Coonara Pygmy"

A dwarf bushy variety dense and twiggy with age. Autumn foliage of brilliant orange to flame tones. Height 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

Acer

palmatum

"Crimson Queen"

An arching shrub with finely cut deep purple-red leaves that hold their colour through summer. They turn a shiny red in autumn. Height 3m. Spread 4m. Sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Crippsii"

Small dainty deep green foliage. The leaflets are finely serrated and the margins curled giving a star-shaped leaf. Height 2m. Sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

Acer

palmatum

"Enkan"

A slow growing elegant vase-shaped shrub with linear lobed dark wine-red leaves that hold their colour well. Height and spread 2-3m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Fire Glow"

An upright growing form with intense purple-red foliage that holds its colour well even in hot summers. Leaf colour changes to scarlet and crimson in Autumn. Height 3.5m. Sheltered position in sun or part shade in most soils.

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palmatum

"Garnet"

A tree with deep orange-red leaves keeping its colour well into autumn. Height 3m. Spread 4-5m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Goshiki Shidare"

A slow growing form of mushroom shape with brown-red cream and white variegated deeply dissected leaves. Height 2m. Spread 3m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Hagoromo"

forms an upright tree with irregularly formed leaves giving a feathery impression. Opens with shades of purple becoming deep green in summer and orange red in autumn. Height 10m. Spread 6m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for

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palmatum

"Heptalobum Rubrum"

Eventually forms a tree with seven-lobed leaves, commencing rich purple in spring, fading to dull brown-green before turning glowing orange-red in autumn. Height 10m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

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palmatum

"Higasayama"

A deciduous tree with small green leaves margined white and pink turning yellow to red in autumn. Attractive red and yellow buds in spring. Height 5m. Well-drained sheltered site in part shade.

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palmatum

"Hogyoku"

A deciduous small tree with relatively large seven-lobed green leaves, turning brilliant yellow in autumn. Height 6-7m. Spread 5m. Well-drained soil in a sheltered site in sun or part shade.

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palmatum

"Inazuma"

One of the best palmatum's for autumn colour. The leaves, deeply divided unfold purple, turning soft brown and dark green before turning a brilliant orange-red. Height 8-10m. Sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Kamagata"

A dwarf japanese maple of about 1m. height. The fine green palmate foliage spreads out and upward. Autumn brings a change to fiery orange foliage before leaf-fall. Well-drained soil in a sheltered site.

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palmatum

"Kasagyama"

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palmatum

"Kasen nishiki"

A shrubby tree with the leaves having an irregular creamy white variegation. The leaves turn bright orange in autumn. Height 5m. Well-drained sheltered site in part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Kashima"

This is a dwarf form, with emerging growth in spring a light yellow-green with orange tones. By autumn the foliage turns yellow. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m. Well-drained sheltered site in part shade. Not for chalky soils. Useful bonsai subject.

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palmatum

"Katsura"

Spring foliage is pale yellow, with orange and red tones, slowly turning green in summer, then back to yellow-orange in autumn. Well-drained sheltered site in part shade. Not for chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Kinran"

A sparsely branched shrub with large seven-lobed , deeply divided leaves. Shiny brown-red when unfolding turning dull greenish brown in summer and gold and crimson in autumn. Height and spread 4m. Well-drained soil in a sheltered site.

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palmatum

"Kinshi"

A medium growing shrub with fresh green leaves divided into seven narrow lobes giving the appearance of a drooping mesh. Height and spread up to 3m. Moist well-drained sheltered site in sun.

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palmatum

"Koto-ito-komachi"

A large dense attractive shrub with long fine strap-like green leaves. Height 3.5m. Spread 3m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

Acer

palmatum

"Linearilobum"

A tree-like shrub with five- or seven-lobed leaves, the lobes being narrow. Leaf colour is a fresh green turning yellow in autumn. Height up to 8m. Well-drained sheltered site.

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palmatum

"Little Princess"

A dwarf shrub of irregular habit. The five or seven lobed leaves, often wrinkled open a fresh green with red tinges, turning gold in autumn. Height 1m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun.

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palmatum

"Mikawa yatsubusa"

A small, densely branched bush with five-lobed fresh green leaves, the central lobe being elongated. The short twigs give the leaves an overlapped appearance, rather like roof tiles. Height and spread 1.5m. Sheltered site in well-drained soil in sun or pa

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palmatum

"Murasaki Kiyo-hime"

A slow growing dwarf form, densely branched with small five-lobed dark green leaves with purplish tinges. Turns golden-orange in the autumn. Height 1.5m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Protect from drying winds. Not for shallow chalk

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palmatum

"Nishiki gasane"

A slow growing shrub with five or seven lobed green leaves that have yellow dots and stripes. Height and spread 2m. Moist well-drained soil in shade. Sun will scorch the leaves. Not easy to grow.

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palmatum

"Nomura nishiki"

A low growing, mushroom-shaped shrub with bright red spring colour becoming deep purple suffused green before turning bright orange and red in autumn. Height 3m. Sheltered site in well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Okagami"

Eventually forms a small tree with large glossy blackish red foliage throughout summer. The fiery scarlet red foliage of spring returns in the autumn. Height 4m. Sheltered site in well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Omurayama"

An upright maple with cascading branches like a dwarf weeping willow. Slender lobed brilliant green leaves turn vibrant gold and scarlet tones in autumn. Sheltered site in well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Orange Dream"

Brilliant spring foliage, starting orange, shading to straw yellow and eventually light green. Height and spread 1.5m. Most soils except chalk. Sheltered site in well-drained soil in part shade.

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palmatum

"Orangeola"

A large shrub of cascading habit. Leaves, finely dissected are orange-red when unfolding, changing to brown-red or even dark green. Good autumn colour of glistening red and orange. Height up to 5m (if staked). Well-drained soil in sheltered site in part

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palmatum

"Orido Nishiki"

"Japanese Maple" A less common variety of this popular shrub. Upright growing, producing green, white and red variegated leaves. Sun or part shade, but protect from wind that will scorch the leaves. Fertile but well-drained soil.

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palmatum

"Osakazuki"

A large deciduous shrub, with bright green deeply lobed leaves turning bright red in autumn. Height 5m. Sheltered partly shaded site in moist well-drained soil.

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palmatum

"Oshu shidare"

Forms a pendulous small tree with seven-lobed leaves brown-red in colour turning to crimson in autumn. Height 5-6m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Otome zakura"

A densely branched shrub with thin branchlets and five-lobed leaves of variable size. Colour starts brilliant scarlet fading to bluish pink and green, before returning to a red colour in autumn. Height and spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site

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palmatum

"Peaches & Cream"

A slow growing variety that in spring has light green leaves variegated white and pink. The leaves tone down to light green before taking on golden hues during autumn. Height and spread 2-3m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Does not like shallow ch

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palmatum

"Pixie"

A shrublet with small, seven-lobed leaves of dark purple. Height and spread 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Red Autumn Lace"

Finely dissected green leaves, the new growth shows a hint of purple. Forms a dome shape. Unusually, this variety shows good autumn colour, turning a brilliant red. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Red Dragon"

A selection with vigorous habit making a mound of dissected deep purple-red foliage that holds its colour well through the season. Height 1.5m. A sheltered site in well-drained soil. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Red Dragon"

If staked, forms a cascading tree with finely dissected leaves an intense purple colour, holding well during the summer, turning to red in autumn. Height 1.5m. Well-drained sheltered site in part shade.

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palmatum

"Red Flash"

An upright, compact shrub with dark red 5-lobed leaves, with new leaves opening scarlet, giving a bi-coloured effect. Height and spread 5-6m. Moist well-drained sheltered site in sun.

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palmatum

"Red Pygmy"

A densely branched form with five-lobed linear leaves unfolding dark purple turning greenish-brown, finally reddish in autumn. Height 3m. Spread 2m. Well-drained soil in sheltered site in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Roseo-marginatum"

White margined leaf with pink tones in Spring. Height 2.5m. Most soils except chalk. Sheltered site in well-drained soil in part shade.

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palmatum

"Sagara nishiki"

A slow growing shrub with five or seven lobed green leaves that have yellow dots and stripes. Height and spread 2m. Moist well-drained soil in shade. Sun will scorch the leaves. Not easy to grow.

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palmatum

"Samurai aka shigitatsu sawa"

A small deciduous tree reaching 3m in height. bronze red reticulate leaves with hints of cream-yellow. Suffused with green as summer progresses. well-drained sheltered site.

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palmatum

"Sango Kaku"

"Coral bark maple". A small tree with attractive coral-red stems in winter and deeply lobed orange-yellow leaves turning a soft yellow in autumn. Height 6m. Well-drained site in part shade.

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palmatum

"Sazanami"

A shrubby tree with deeply divided seven-lobed leaves with an almost horizontal leaf base. The unfolding leaves are orange-purple, turning green quite soon, changing to gold in autumn. Height 6m. Spread 4m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. No

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palmatum

"Seiryu"

Fresh green deeply dissected leaves turn dark reddish-purple in autumn. Height up to 8m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Shaina"

An upright growing form, becoming dense with age. bright red foliage maturing to deep maroon red. Height 1.75m. Grow in a well-drained sheltered site in sun or part shade.

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palmatum

"Sherwood Flame"

A sturdy shrub with deeply divided, dark purple leaves that do not fade. Height and spread 5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Shigitatsu sawa"

Small slow growing deciduous shrub with pale yellow-green leaves and a prominent reticulated network of deep green veins. Height 2-3m. Grow in a sheltered position in sun or part shade.

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palmatum

"Shindeshojo"

Brilliant spring foliage, a shiny scarlet colour for a long time before turning shrimp-pink and bronzey green. In Autumn the leaves turn orange-pink and red. Height 2.5m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade.

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palmatum

"Shishigashira"

"Lion Mane Maple". Closely packed wrinkly leaves with their edges curled upwards, remaining rich green all summer before turning shades of gold, crimson and pink in autumn. Height 2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Shishio improved"

A small leafed deciduous tree with red leaves in spring turning green in summer and red-orange in autumn. Height 3m. Spread 3m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun.

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palmatum

"Shishio"

A small leafed deciduous tree with red leaves in spring turning green in summer and red-orange in autumn. Height 2.5m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun.

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palmatum

"Shojo nomura"

A strong, sturdy shrub with leaves dark purple-red suffused green. Leaves turn crimson in autumn. Height up to 5m. Moist well-drained sheltered site in sun. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Skeeters Broom"

An upright growing form with pointed lobed leaves, starting bright red maturing to deep maroon red. Height 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Protect from drying winds. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Sumi nagashi"

Seven-lobed leaves deeply incised are dark purplish-red in spring and summer fading to crimson tones in autumn. Height and spread 4-7m. Grow in a well-drained sheltered site. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Tamukeyama"

New foliage is a deep crimson red, changing to a deep purple red. Holds its colour well during summer. Turns a bright scarlet in autumn. Height 2.5m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade, protected from wind. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Tennyo no hoshi"

An upright growing vase-shaped shrub, densely branched, with peculiarly formed leaves, having incurved margins. Leaf colour is dark and light green, turning yellow in autumn. Height 3-4m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Margins turn red in sun. To

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palmatum

"To yama nishiki"

A slow growing mushroom shaped shrub with seven-lobed finely dissected brown-purple leaves with pink speckles. Height and spread 1m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils

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palmatum

"Trompenberg"

Unusual glossy multi-lobed deep purple leaves with rolled margins giving a distinctive finger-like appearance enhanced by bright red petioles. Foliage turns crimson in autumn. Height 4m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils

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palmatum

"Tsuma Beni"

A less common variety of this popular shrub. Outstanding for the purplish-red tips to the spring foliage, blending into the light green centre. Sun or part shade, but protect from wind that will scorch the leaves. Fertile but well drained soil.

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palmatum

"Tsuma gaki"

A slow growing shrub with yellow-green five- or seven-lobed leaves and attractive red-purple tips , that become less conspicuous with time. The leaves turn orange-yellow in autumn. Leaves are pendulous when unfolding. Height and spread 2.5m. Well-drained

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palmatum

"Tsuri nishiki"

A sturdy upright shrub with dark green, seven- or nine-lobed leaves, deeply cleft to the base, with the margins strongly serrated. Height 4-5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade

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palmatum

"Ueno homare"

A strong growing form with relatively small leaves, five-lobed, intense yellow with a narrow reddish margin, turning green in summer, then back to golden yellow in autumn. Height 5m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not for shallow

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palmatum

"Ukigumo"

Outstanding variegated foliage of light green mottled and blended with pink and white. Height 2.5m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum

"Villa Taranto"

A neat small rounded shrub with delicate lacy foliage. Lovely leaf colour of bright lightish green with light reddish overtones becoming soft golden yellow in autumn. Height 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or shade in a sheltered spot. Not for shallow chal

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palmatum

"Wilson's Pink Dwarf"

A densely branched shrub with small narrow five-lobed leaves, bright pink in spring, later turning green with white tinges. Height and spread 2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Not for shallow chalky soils

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palmatum

"Wou Nishiki"

An upright growing cultivar with spring foliage being variable in shape and colour often a yellowish green with pink flushes and large green blotches. Crimson tones in autumn. Height 3m. Well-drained sheltered site in part shade.

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palmatum

ex "Bloodgood"

A deciduous tree grown from seed with deeply cut, usually dark red-purple leaves, turning bright red in autumn. Height 5m. Spread 5m. Well-drained sheltered site in part shade.

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palmatum f. atropurpureum

A medium-sized deciduous tree with deeply lobed red-purple leaves turning bright red in autumn. Height 8m. Spread 5m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Shelter from wind and sun, particularly in the first few years.

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palmatum var. dissectum

A small deciduous tree or shrub with deeply lobed green leaves turning gold in autumn. Height 2m. Spread 3m. Well-drained soil in part shade. Shelter from winds.

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palmatum var. dissectum

A small deciduous tree with deeply lobed green leaves turning gold in autumn. Height 2m. Spread 3m. Well-drained sheltered site in part shade.

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palmatum var. dissectum

"Dissectum Nigrum"

Forms an irregular mushroom shape with dark red leaves turning dull brown-green in summer and shiny red in autumn. As the leaves unfold they have a silvery coating of hairs. Height 2m. Spread 3m. Well-drained sheltered site.

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palmatum var. dissectum

"Green Globe"

An upright growing variety with pink buds in spring opening with creamy white shades before turning emerald green. Autumn colour is a deep gold. Height 3m. Well-drained soil in part shade.

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palmatum var. dissectum

"Inaba shidara"

A deciduous tree or shrub with deeply lobed green shaded purple-red leaves, turning bright crimson in autumn. Height 2m. Spread 1.5m. Well-drained soil in part shade. Shelter from winds.

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palmatum var. dissectum

"Ornatum"

Forms a large mushroom shaped shrub with deeply dissected and incised leaves, dark brown when unfolding, turning through brown, green and reddish to to brilliant orange and yellow in fall. Eventual height after many years 3m. with a spread of 5m. Well-dra

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palmatum var. dissectum

"Pink Filigree"

Forms a rounded drooping mound of pink lace-like dissected foliage. Height and spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in part shade. Shelter from winds. Not for shallow chalky soils.

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palmatum var. dissectum

"Zaaling"

A fast growing green leaf form that turns orange-red in autumn. Height 4m. Spread 5m. Well-drained sheltered site in part shade.

Acer

platanoides

"Crimson King"

A vigorous deciduous spreading tree with dark purple-red leaves turning red in autumn. Bears small yellow red tinged flowers. Height 25m. Spread 15m. Well-drained soil in sun.

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platanoides

"Drummondii"

An attractive deciduous tree, with large green leaves edged with a white margin. Eventual height 12m. Spread 10m. Well-drained soil in sun.

Acer

rubrum

"October Glory"

An upright deciduous large tree with glossy dark green leaves turning red in autumn. In spring the bare branches have small red flowers. Height 5m.after 10yrs. Well-drained soil in sun.

Acer

rubrum

"Red Sunset"

A large deciduous shrub or small tree with mid-green maple leaves that turn a rich orange-red colour in late Autumn. Height 5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Although lime-tolerant it colours best on neutral or acid soils.

Acer

shirasawanum

"Aureum"

A deciduous, slow growing rounded tree with lobed yellow leaves which turn red in autumn. Tiny purple-red flowers. Height 6m. Spread 6m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Acer

sieboldianum

A small, slow growing tree with finely toothed 7- or 9-lobed leaves with good orange-yellow autumn colour and yellow flowers. Eventual height 7m. Spread 5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Acer

spicatum

A tall spreading shrub with greyish brown bark and simple 3-, or 5-lobed leaves that turn yellow to red in Autumn. Flowers are a pale yellowish green followed by short wing nuts. Height 3-8m. Spread 2-4m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flow

Acer

tataricum ssp. ginnala

"Flame"

A small rounded deciduous tree of arching habit with green three-lobed leaves turning orange and rich red in autumn. Height 10m. Spread 8m. Well-drained soil in sun.

Acer

x conspicuum

"Silver Vein"

This sparsely branched tree is a good example of a snake-bark maple, with conspicuously white-striped bark. Yellow flowers are produced in spring and the leaves turn yellow in autumn. Height and Spread up to 10m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.

Achillea

"Anthea"

Heads of light yellow flowers over greeny-grey filigree foliage. Height 60cm. Sunny well-drained site. Jun.-Aug.

Achillea

"Appleblossom"

Delicate filigree foliage with flat heads of light lilac-pink flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Achillea

"Apricot Beauty"

A perennial with dark green filigree foliage and flat flowerheads in shades of soft yellow and orange. Height 75cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Achillea

"Feuerland"

A clump forming perennial with filigree foliage and flat heads of bright red flowers fading to apricot. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Aug.

Achillea

"Forncett Fletton"

A clump forming perennial with filigree foliage and flat heads of brick orange flowers. Height 75cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Aug.

Achillea

"Marie Ann"

Finely cut fern-like leaves with upright stems carrying broad, flat flowerheads of pale lemon-yellow flowers. Height 40cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Achillea

"Martina"

Finely cut fern-like grey-green leaves with upright stems carrying broad, flat flowerheads of pale yellow flowers. Height 70cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Achillea

"Monpagode"

A tall variety with greyed filigree foliage and flat flowerheads, yellowy-cream in bud opening bright creamy white. Height 90cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Achillea

"Moonshine"

Evergreen, clump-forming, with grey-green leaves and flat heads of clear yellow flowers.Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. May-Sep.

Achillea

"Pretty Belinda"

A compact perennial with green filigree foliage and strong pink flat flowerheads. Should not need staking. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sept.

Achillea

"Red Velvet"

Heads of dark rosy-red flowers, that do not fade with age, over green filigree foliage. Height 60cm. Sunny well-drained site. Jun.-Aug.

Achillea

"Rose Madder"

A perennial with flat heads of soft red flowers over grey-green filigree foliage. Height 35cm. Sunny well-drained site. Jun.-Sep.

Achillea

"Summer Pastels"

An evergreen perennial, clump-forming with grey-green leaves. Flat flowerheads of mixed colours. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Aug.

Achillea

"Summerwine"

Clumps of aromatic, fern-like grey-green, woolly foliage with flat flowerheads of deep wine-red. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.

Achillea

"Terracotta"

Flat heads of apricot flowers fading to creamy-yellow over green filigree foliage. Height 80cm. well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep.

Achillea

"Walter Funcke"

A perennial with dark green filigree foliage and bright orange flat flowerheads. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Achillea

brachyphylla

A clump forming perennial with deeply dissected woolly grey leaves and heads of white flowers. Height 10-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Achillea

chrysocoma

A clump-forming plant with bipinnatisect leaves of bright green and stems carrying flat flowerheads of bright yellow. Height 20-30cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Achillea

filipendulina

"Gold Plate"

A perennial with light green ferny aromatic leaves. Flat golden yellow flowerheads. Height 1.2m. well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep.

Achillea

millefolium

"Cassis"

A herbaceous perennial with greyish green filigree foliage and stems carrying flat flowerheads of cherry-red flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Achillea

millefolium

"Cerise Queen"

A perennial with dark green filigree foliage and bright magenta-pink flowerheads. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Achillea

millefolium

"Colorado"

A herbaceous perennial with grey-green filigree foliage and stems carrying flat flowerheads of red, pink, or yellow shades. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Achillea

millefolium

"Lachsschonheit"

A perennial with dark grey-green leaves and flat light salmon-pink flowerheads. Height 70cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Achillea

millefolium

"Lilac Beauty"

A perennial with dark grey-green leaves and flat lilac flowerheads. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Achillea

millefolium

"Paprika"

A perennial with dark green leaves. Cherry-red flowerheads with yellow centres that fade to pinky-yellow with age. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Achillea

nobilis ssp. neilreichii

Soft grey foliage with heads of cream flowers. Height 30cm. Can be invasive, but is useful in dry shade.

Achillea

ptarmica

"Nana Compacta"

Flat heads of off-white flowers over dark green leaves. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Sep.

Achillea

ptarmica

"The Pearl"

A perennial with dark green finely cut leaves. Bears button-like, double white flowerheads. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Sep.

Achillea

siberica var. camtschatica

"Love Parade"

A clump forming perennial with dark-green, toothed, lanceolate leaves and flat heads of soft pink flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Sep.

Achillea

x kolbiana

A carpet of divided grey leaves and stems of flat white flowerheads. Height 15-25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Achillea

x lewisii

"King Edward"

An attractive flat cushion of grey-green leaves with lemon yellow flowerheads on short stems. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Acinos

alpinus

Close mats of green leaves with terminal clusters of red-violet flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep.

Acinos

corsicus

A dwarf shrub with small aromatic grey leaves and small mauve-purple flowers. Height 15cm. Gritty well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Aciphylla

aurea

Eventually forms large tussocks with sharp, rigid leaves, yellowish-green with golden edges. Flowering stems up to 1m. high with umbels of golden flowers. Moist well-drained soil in sun.

Acis

nicaeensis

A bulb with narrow grey-green foliage and stems carrying single, bell-shaped, hanging, pure white flowers with orange-yellow stamens. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May.

Acis

rosea

A slender, bulbous perennial with narrow, grass-like leaves and bell-shaped pale pink flowers with white edges.Height 10-15cm. Moist soil in full sun. Aug.-Sep.

Acis

trichophylla

A small species with slender stems supporting several nodding, narrow petalled, white flushed pink bells. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Best in Alpine House. Feb-Apr.

Aconitum

"Anglicum Group"

Native monkshood. Blue flowers in early summer. Height 60cm. Tolerates dry shade.

Aconitum

"Blue Sceptre"

A shorter variety with deeply divided deep green leaves and spikes of white hooded flowers with broad purple-blue edges. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Aconitum

"Bressingham Spire"

An erect perennial with dark green dissected, palmate leaves and spikes of deep violet blue flowers. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Aconitum

"Eleonara"

An upright perennial with dark green leaves. Spikes of white flowers with blue tinges. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Aconitum

"Ivorine"

An upright, bushy perennial with dissected leaves. Dense spires of ivory-white flowers. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from May to July.

Aconitum

"Newry Blue"

An upright perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of deep blue flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Aconitum

"Spark's Variety"

An erect perennial with dark green dissected leaves and spikes of purple-blue flowers. Height 1.6m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Aconitum

"Stainless Steel"

An upright perennial with dark green divided leaves. Spikes of greyed light blue flowers. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Aconitum

anglicum

An upright perennial with bright green finely dissected leaves and spikes of blue-violet hooded flowers. Height 45-90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul..

Aconitum

carmichaelii

An erect perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of large, violet-blue flowers. Height 1.6m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Aconitum

carmichaelii

"Arendsii"

An erect perennial with dark green leaves and strong stems carrying spikes of large, dark blue flowers. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Aconitum

carmichaelii

"Pink Sensation"

An erect perennial with dark green leaves and strong stems carrying spikes of white flowers with a pink edge. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Aconitum

carmichaelii

"Royal Flush"

A new variety with deep red emerging leaves that eventually turn green. The flower spikes are a deep, clear blue. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Sept. Oct.

Aconitum

carmichaelii

"Wilsonii Group, Spatlese"

An erect perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of large, pale blue flowers with darker edges. Height 1.6m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aconitum

ferox

An elegant species with attractive divided leaves and short spikes of deep blue-purple hooded flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Aconitum

hemsleyanum

A perennial twining climber with divided mid-green leaves. Racemes of large violet-blue hooded flowers. Height 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. July.-Sept.

Aconitum

napellus

An upright perennial with dark green finely dissected leaves and dense spikes of indigo-blue flowers. Height 1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aconitum

napellus

"Hybrids"

An upright perennial with dark green leaves and dense spikes pale to indigo-blue flowers. Height 1.4m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aconitum

napellus ssp. vulgare

"Albidum"

An upright perennial with dark green cut leaves and dense spikes of hooded grey-white flowers. Height 1.4m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. July to September.

Aconitum

sachalinense

An erect perennial with shiny, dark green, cut leaves and spikes of large, indigo-blue flowers. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Aug.

Aconitum

sp.

Collected in an alpine region it is an erect perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of pale blue flowers flushed darker blue. Height 60-90cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Aconitum

x cammarum

"Bicolor"

An upright perennial with dark green leaves. Dense spikes of blue and white flowers on arching stems. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Acorus

gramineus

"Ogon"

A semi-evergreen grass suitable for pond margins with fans of glossy, narrow, variegated leaves striped with bright yellow margins. Height 20cm. Moist soil in sun.

Acorus

gramineus

"Variegatus"

A semi-evergreen grass suitable for pond margins with fans of glossy, narrow, variegated leaves striped with yellow edges, fading to white with age. Height 20cm. Moist soil in sun.

Actaea

"Black Negligee"

Dissected purple-black foliage and dark stems carrying spikes of scented purple tinted white flowers. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Actaea

"Pink Spike"

A clump forming perennial with black shaded foliage and tall spikes of pale pink bottlebrush flowers. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Actaea

racemosa

A clump-forming perennial with dark green, long-stalked leaves. Pure white flowers on slender branched stems like bottlebrushes, unpleasantly scented. Height 60-120cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Actaea

simplex

"Atropurpurea Group"

A clump-forming perennial with large, fern-like, purple-tinted leaves and arching stems of ivory white bottlebrush-like flowers. Height 60-90cm. Moist soil in part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Actaea

simplex

"Brunette"

A clump-forming perennial with large, fern-like, purple leaves and arching stems of pinky-white, scented bottlebrush-like flowers. Height 1.5m. Moist soil in part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Actinidia

kolomitka

Attractive, deciduous climber with dark green leaves, variegated with pink and white. Small cup-shaped, white flowers. Height 4m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from May to June. Protect from wind.

Adenophora

khasiana

Basal rosettes of grey-green, hairy, ovate, sharply lobed leaves with tall stems bearing open bell-shaped pale blue flowers with a dark blue inner ring. Height 90cm. moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Adenophora

liliifolia

An erect herbaceous perennial with narrow green leaves. Pendent widely bell-shaped fragrant, pale to mid-blue flowers. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Adenophora

nikoensis

An herbaceous perennial with mid-green heart shaped leaves and spikes of hanging powder-blue flowers. Height 30-50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Adenophora

stricata ssp. sessilifolia

A clump forming perennial with greyish lanceolate leaves and spikes of hanging mid-blue bells. Height 1-1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug-Sept.

Adenophora

takedae var. howozana

Clumps of narrow toothed dull green leaves and short stems of violet-blue bell-shaped flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Adenophora

taquetii

A low-growing species with rosettes of toothed mid-green leaves and short stems of downward facing mid violet-blue bellflowers. Height 20-25cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Adenophora

tashiroi

A semi-trailing perennial with pendant bell-shaped violet-blue flowers. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Adenophylla

triphylla

An herbaceous perennial with lanceolate to ovate toothed leaves and spikes of hanging deep blue bells. Height 20-40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Adenophylla

triphylla var. hakusanensis

An herbaceous perennial with lanceolate to ovate toothed leaves and spikes of hanging deep blue bells. Height 20-40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Adonis

amurensis

Perennial with yellow buttercup flowers arising from bronzed ferny foliage.. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Feb.-Apr

Aesculus

californica

A low, wide spreading tree with leaves of 5-7 blue-green leaflets and fragrant spikes of white horse-chestnut flowers up to 20cm. long. Height and spread 7m. Well-drained soil in sun. Needs a sheltered position. June-July.

Aesculus

carnea

"Briotti"

A deciduous tree with dark-green palmate leaves. Bears upright panicles of attractive dark-red flowers, with yellow centres. Eventual height after 50+ yrs. 20m. Spread 15m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from June to August

Aesculus

parviflora

A large spreading deciduous shrub. Spikes of fragrant white flowers with red anthers. Leaves bronze when young. Forms non-invasive suckers. Height 2.5-3.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. July-August.

Aesculus

pavia

A beautiful large shrub with fragrant spikes of crimson horse chestnut like flowers up to 15cm. long.. The leaves are divided into 5 leaflets. Height 4m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers June to July.

Aesculus

pavia

"Atrosanguinea"

A beautiful large shrub or small tree with fragrant spikes of deep red horse chestnut like flowers up to 15cm. long.. The leaves are divided into 5 leaflets. Height 4m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers June to July.

Aesculus

pavia

"Rosea Nana"

A slow growing shrub with spikes of rose-red horse chestnut like flowers. The leaves are divided into 5 leaflets. Height and spread after 10 years 1.5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers June to July.

Aesculus

x carnea

"Aureomarginata"

A deciduous tree with gold-edged dark-green leaves. Bears attractive dark-red flowers, with yellow centres. Height after 10 yr. 2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from June to August. Fruits from July to September.

Aesculus

x neglecta

"Erythroblastos"

A deciduous tree with leaves that unfold cream, pink, become yellow, then turns green by mid-summer. Bears attractive yellow flowers. Eventual height 10m. (70yr.) Spread 8m. Flowers from May to June. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Fruits fr

Aethionema

"Warley Rose"

A semi-evergreen subshrub with blue-grey leaves. Profuse terminal racemes of rich pink flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Semi-Evgn.

Agapanthus

"Baby Blue"

A dwarf form of this clump forming bulbous perennial with small heads of sky blue flowers on many stems. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sep.

Agapanthus

"Black Pantha"

A new variety with strap like broad deep green leaves and stout stems topped with rounded heads of deep violet-blue flowers. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.

Agapanthus

"Blue Dot"

A clump forming perennial with strap-like leaves. Compact growing with medium blue flowers. Height 35cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Agapanthus

"Blue Dot"

A compact growing ,clump forming bulbous herbaceous perennial with short strap-like leaves and rounded mid-blue flower heads. Height 30m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Agapanthus

"Blue Moon"

A clump forming bulbous herbaceous perennial with arching strap-like leaves and rounded pale grey-blue flower heads. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sep.

Agapanthus

"Gayle's Lilac"

A clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped green leaves. Rounded clusters of bell-shaped flowers, the inside being pale violet with pale violet margins and darker midrib. Height 50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Agapanthus

"Glenavon"

An evergreen variety with large strap-like leaves and huge heads of bright-blue flowers with a darker central stripe. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Agapanthus

"Jack's Blue"

Vigorous clump forming bulbous perennial with arching strap-like leaves and rounded deep purple-blue flower heads. Height 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sep.

Agapanthus

"Navy Blue"

A clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped green leaves. Rounded clusters of bell-shaped, dark blue flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Agapanthus

"Peter Pan"

A vigorous dwarf form of this clump forming bulbous perennial, bearing rounded heads of mid-blue flowers with a darker central stripe. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul-Sep.

Agapanthus

"Purple Cloud"

A lovely colour break with heads of deep purple-blue above the strap-like leaves. Height 80cm. Sunny sheltered site in well-drained soil. Aug.-Sep.

Agapanthus

"Sea Coral"

Clump forming bulbous perennial, bearing rounded heads of white flowers tinged pink. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Oct.

Agapanthus

"Streamline"

Clump forming bulbous perennial forming loose clumps of grey-blue flowers with darker stripes. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Oct.

Agapanthus

"Timaru"

Clump forming bulbous perennial with rounded heads of vivid blue flowers on many stems. Height 75cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sep.

Agapanthus

"Tinkerbell"

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with strap-shaped green leaves, variegated creamy white and clusters of bell-shaped, mid-blue flowers. Height 60cm.Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Agapanthus

"Torbay"

A clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped green leaves. Rounded clusters of bell-shaped, mid sky blue flowers. Height 60-75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Agapanthus

"White Dwarf

Clump forming bulbous perennial with medium-sized rounded heads of white flowers. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep.

Agapanthus

"White Ice"

Clump forming bulbous perennial with rounded heads of white flowers. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sep.

Agapanthus

ex "White Dwarf"

Clump forming bulbous perennial with medium-sized rounded heads of white flowers often tinged with blue to varying degrees. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep.

Agapanthus

hybrids

A clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped deep green leaves. Rounded clusters of bell-shaped, light to deep-blue flowers, sometimes white. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Agapanthus

campanulatus

"Cobalt Blue"

A clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped deep green leaves. Rounded clusters of bell-shaped, deep-blue flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Agapanthus

praecox

"Flore Plena"

An evergreen variety with large strap-like leaves and huge heads of bright-blue double flowers. Height 1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Agastache

"Apricot Sprite"

A woody perennial with small rounded grey-green aromatic leaves and heads of apricot-orange flowers. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Oct.

Agropyron

magellanicum

Clumps of intense blue leaves up to 40cm. high. Spikes of straw coloured flowers can reach 1.2m in height. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.


Agrostemma

githago

"Corncockle". A British native wild flower of upright habit , with narrow leaves and terminal flowers of reddish-pink. Height 30-70cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sept.

Ailanthus

altissima

"Tree of Heaven". A large spreading deciduous tree, with pinnate leaves opening reddish green, turning mid-green. Bears panicles of small green flowers. Eventual Height 25m. Spread 15m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.. Flowers from June to July.

Ajuga

reptans

"Braunherz"

Creeping semi-evergreen with shiny bronze-purple leaves and spike-like blue flowers. Height 15cm. Spread 80cm. Best in moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug.

Ajuga

reptans

"Burgundy Glow"

A creeping semi-evergreen alpine with red, bronze and cream leaves and spikes of light blue flowers. Height 15cm. Best in moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug.

Ajuga

reptans

"Pink Elf"

Creeping semi-evergreen with shiny metallic bronzey-green leaves and spikes of pink flowers. Height 15cm. Spread 80cm. Best in moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug.

Ajuga

reptans

"Rainbow"

Creeping semi-evergreen alpine with dark bronze-green leaves marked cream and pink. Spike-like blue flowers. Height 15cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug.

Ajuga

reptans

variety

A creeping semi-evergreen with shiny bronzey dark green leaves and large spikes of blue flowers. Height 20-25cm. Spread 80cm. Best in moist soil in part shade. Apr.-May.

Akebia

quinata

A semi-evergreen climber. Attractive dark green leaves above blue-green beneath, purple tinged in winter. Spicely fragrant racemes of chocolate-purple flowers, followed by fruit. Height 10m. Spread 3-7m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. March to April.

Akebia

quinata

"Alba"

A semi-evergreen hardy climber. Attractive 5-lobed leaves, dark green above blue-green beneath, purple tinged in winter. Softly fragrant racemes of white flowers. Height 10m. Well-drained sheltered site in full sun. Flowers from March to April.

Akebia

quinata

"Amethyst Glow"

A semi-evergreen climber with attractive dark green leaves above, and blue-green beneath, purple tinged in winter. Spicely fragrant racemes of soft coral pink and amethyst flowers, possibly followed by fruit. Height 8m. Spread 3-7m. Moist well-drained soi

Akebia

quinata

"Cream Form"

A semi-evergreen hardy climber. Attractive 5-lobed leaves, dark green above blue-green beneath, purple tinged in winter. Softly fragrant racemes of cream flowers with purple centres. Height 10m. Well-drained sheltered site in full sun. Flowers from March

Akebia

quinata

"Variegata"

A semi-evergreen climber. Attractive dark green leaves above blue-green beneath splashed and mottled white. Spicely fragrant racemes of chocolate-purple flowers, followed by fruit. Height 8m. Spread 3-5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. March to April.

Albuca

humilis

Tufts of narrow basal leaves with erect stems carrying six-petalled, scented flowers. three outer petals are white with a green central stripe while the inner petals have yellow tips. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. Possibly needs wint

Albuca

shawii

A bulbous perennial with narrow leaves and stems bearing racemes of hanging yellow bells with a greenish central stripe.. Height 40-60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Needs winter protection.

Alchemilla

alpina

A mat-forming perennial with creeping stems. Deeply lobed leaves, green, smooth above, silver beneath, giving a variegated effect. Loose tiny yellow-green flowers. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sept.

Alchemilla

erythropoda

A mat-forming perennial. Shallowly lobed, sharp-toothed, hairy bluish green leaves with loose tiny yellow-green flowers. Height 40cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sept.

Alchemilla

mollis

A clump-forming perennial. Shallowly lobed, sharp-toothed, hairy pale-green leaves. Loose tiny yellow-green flowers. Height 50cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sep.

Allium

"Firmament"

A hybrid of A. cristophii and A. atropurpureum with large rounded umbels of deep purple flowers with a metallic lustre. Height 75cm. Sun or part shade in well-drained soil. Jun.-Jul.

Allium

"Gladiator"

A bulbous perennial with grey-green leaves and tall stems carrying large heads of lilac-purple. Height 1.2-1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun.

Allium

"Silverspring"

Arching mid-green leaves with stems carrying rounded heads of white flowers with a violet rose centre. Height 90cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May.

Allium

atropurpureum

A bulbous perennial with domed to rounded heads of maroon-burgundy flowers. Height 30-60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Allium

beesianum

A bulbous perennial with narrow greyish green leaves and nodding bell-shaped blue flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Allium

caeruleum

A bulbous perennial with mid-green leaves, which die back before flowering. Dense umbels of star-shaped, bright blue flowers on stiff stems. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Jul.

Allium

cernuum

A bulbous perennial with dark-green leaves. Pendent umbels of bell-shaped, pink flowers on stiff stems. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.

Allium

cristophii

Slightly hairy blue-green leaves and rounded heads of star-shaped amethyst flowers during July. Height 50cm. Sun or part shade in well-drained soil.

Allium

cyaneum

A bulbous perennial with dark-green thread-like leaves. Small rounded umbels of bell-shaped, blue flowers on stiff stems. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.

Allium

cyathoporium var. farreri

A bulbous perennial with mid-green thin tubular leaves. Loose umbels of pendent bell-shaped, deep violet-purple flowers on stiff stems. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.

Allium

giganteum

A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves. Dense ball of star-shaped, lilac-pink flowers. Height 1.4m. Well-drained soil in sun. May to July.

Allium

hollandicum

"Purple Sensation"

A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves. Dense rounded umbels of star-shaped, violet-purple flowers. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. May to July.

Allium

karataviense

A bulbous perennial with broad, metallic blue-green leaves, with purple tinges when first emerging. Large white-pink ball of star-like flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May to June.

Allium

karataviense

"Ivory Queen"

A bulbous perennial with broad, metallic blue-green leaves. Large white balls of star-like flowers. Height20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May to June.

Allium

mairei

From slender cylindrical bulbs arise clumps of narrow leaves and umbels of white to pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Allium

mairei var. amabile

Slender cylindrical bulbs with thread-like leaves and small umbels of bell-shaped rose-red flowers. Height 10-20cm. well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep.

Allium

schoenoprasum

CHIVES. An aromatic, deciduous, perennial with narrow green leaves. Dense umbels of bell-shaped pale purple flowers. Grown for its edible, hollow dark green leaves. Height 25-60m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.

Allium

schubertii

A bulbous perennial, with bright-green leaves, that die back before flowering. Bears umbels of star-shaped rose-red flowers on pedicels of varying lengths. Height 25-60m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.

Allium

senescens ssp. montanum var glaucum

A bulbous perennial with grey twisted leaves. Bears dense umbels of cup-shaped bright pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Aug.

Allium

sikkimense

A slender bulbous perennial with mid-green leaves. Bears nodding umbels of bell-shaped bright blue flowers. Height 15-30m. well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.

Allium

sphaerocephalum

A bulbous perennial bearing elliptical heads of burgundy and green flowers. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Allium

tuberosum

Globular white scented flower heads over a long period. Height 55cm. Well drained soil in sun. Jul.-Nov.

Allium

wallichii

A bulbous perennial with mid-green leaves and loose heads of maroon purple flowers. Height 50-70cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Alnus

cordata

A conical tree with glossy dark green, heart shaped leaves. Pendent yellow-brown male catkins open before the leaves and hang with the empty female cones. Eventual height after 50+ years 25m. Spread 6m. Flowers from January to March.

Alnus

glutinosa

"Imperialis"

A graceful, conical tree with deeply cut, lobed, mid-green leaves. Pendent yellow-brown male catkins open before the leaves from February to March. Height 25m; spread 10m.. Moist well-drained soil in sun.

Alnus

incana

"Aurea"

A narrowly conical, deciduous tree with yellow leaves, pale green in summer. Pendent yellow-brown red-tinted male catkins open before the leaves on orange stems. Height 10m. Spread 5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. January to March.

Alnus

incana

"Laciniata"

A form of the grey alder.A conical tree with mid-green dissected leaves grey-white and hairy beneath. Pendent yellow-brown male catkins open before the leaves. Height 15m. Spread 8m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. January to March. Deciduous.

Alstroemaria

"Pink Perfection"

Tuberous perennial, with attractive pink flowers with lower petals streaked yellow. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Alstroemaria

ligtu

"New Hybrids"

A tuberous perennial with upright stems of linear leaves topped by flowers in various colours usually with the inner petals marked in different colours. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul. Good winter hardiness.

Alstroemaria

ligtu

hybrids

A tuberous perennial with upright stems of linear leaves topped by flowers in various colours usually with the inner petals marked in different colours. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained sheltered site in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Alstroemeria

"Dandy Candy"

Short stems with glossy green leaves and flowers in shades of pink, red and white often with stripes and yellow throat markings. Height 35cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Oct.

Alstroemeria

"Dr. Salter's Hybrids"

A tuberous perennial with flower spikes in red, pink, orange and yellow with various spots and splashes. Height 50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sept. Better winter hardiness than some varieties.

Alstroemeria

"Freedom"

A clump forming perennial giving rise to spikes of peachy-red flowers with white highlights and carmine flecks. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sept.

Alstroemeria

"Sweet Laura"

A tuberous perennial with spikes carrying fragrant golden yellow flowers with cinnamon flecks and a mahogany centre. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sept.

Alstroemeria

aurea

A tuberous perennial with attractive orange or yellow flowers with inner petals streaked dark red. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Alstroemeria

hookeri

Whorls of narrow grey-green leaves and delicate dusky rose-pink flowers with yellow and crimson flecks. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Feb-May and perhaps later in the year. Protect from frost.

Alstroemeria

hookeri ssp. cummingiana

Whorls of narrow grey-green leaves and delicate dusky rose-pink flowers flushed green. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Feb-May and perhaps later in the year. Protect from frost.

Alstroemeria

pallida

Short stems of thin, glabrous leaves topped with flowers pink flushed white and crimson markings on the upper petals. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Oct. Will need protection in cold winter.

Alstroemeria

pelegrina

Slender stems of thin, glabrous leaves topped with flowers off-white flushed mauve or pink and yellow flashes at the base. Height 30-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Oct. Will need protection in cold winter.

Alstroemeria

psittacina

A tuberous herbaceous perennial with mauve spotted stems. Flowers green overlaid with deep red. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Alstroemeria

psittacina

"Royal Star"

A tuberous perennial with mauve spotted stems, and green leaves with a white edge.. Flowers green overlaid with deep red. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Alyssum

wulfenianum

A tufted species with spreading stems of grey-green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May.

Amelanchier

alnifolia

"Obelisk"

An upright growing form with rounded leaves and short dense terminal racemes of white flowers after the leaves appear. Height 3m. Spread 2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Flowers April to May.

Amelanchier

canadensis

Snowy Mespilus. Deciduous shrub/tree up to 3m. Bronze new growth. White flowers during April and May. Good autumn colour. Moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade.

Amelanchier

x grandiflora

"Ballerina"

Dense, erect, suckering shrub with mid-green leaves, bronze when young. Racemes of white flowers often before the leaves are fully developed, followed by blue-black fruit. Height 6m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained acid (lime-free) soil in sun. April to May

Amelanchier

x grandiflora

"Rubescens"

Dense, erect tree, or suckering shrub with mid-green leaves, bronze when young. Racemes of light pink flowers open from pink buds, often before the leaves are fully developed, followed by blue-black fruit. Height 7m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained acid (li

Amorpha

canescens

A small, deciduous shrub with downy, green, pinnate leaves and long spikes of indigo-blue flowers with orange anthers. Height 1.2m. Spread 1m. Well-drained soil in sun.

Ampelopsis

aconitifolia

"Chinese Lace"

A self-clinging deciduous climber with lovely divided foliage, turning a rich yellow in autumn and red new stems. Inconspicuous fruits are produced in late summer. Height 6m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Ampelopsis

glandulosa var. brevipedunculata

"Elegans"

A vigorous climber with dark green, heavily mottled white and pink leaves. Small green flowers followed by attractive pink-purple, later clear blue fruit. Height 5m. Well-drained soil in sun. June to August.

Amsonia

elliptica

A perennial with whorls of elliptic, glabrous leaves topped with starry bluish flowers. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Amsonia

hubrechtii

Deep green thread-like foliage in whorls around the stem, that turns bright yellow in autumn. Clusters of steel-blue flowers. Height 60-75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Anacyclus

pyrethrum var. depressus

A mat-forming perennial with grey- green deeply cut rosettes of leaves. Bears many daisy-like white flowers, with red on the reverse. Height 5cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. May-July. Protect from winter wet.

Anchusa

"The Bees Knees"

A bushy perennial with course, lanceolate leaves and masses of pale blue flowers. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in full sun. May-June.

Anchusa

azurea

"Dropmore"

Sturdy, clump-forming perennial with basal lance-shaped, stiffly hairy, green leaves. Branching panicles of deep gentian blue flowers. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in full sun. May-June. Short-lived but should seed easily.

Anchusa

azurea

"Lodden Royalist"

Clump-forming perennial with branching panicles of bright, deep blue flowers. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in full sun. May-Jun

Anchusa

azurea

"Opal"

Sturdy, clump-forming perennial with basal lance-shaped, stiffly hairy, green leaves. Branching panicles of pale blue flowers. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in full sun. May-June.

Anchusa

caespitosa

Flat rosettes of linear leaves and clusters of stemless blue flowers in early spring. Height 5cm. Needs very gritty soil in sun. Maybe best in Alpine house.

Andrachne

colchica

A dense dwarf shrub bearing clusters of yellowish-green flowers in summer. Height 30cm.Well-drained soil in full sun.

Andromeda

polifolia

"Blue Ice"

A dwarf shrub with narrow blue-green leaves and terminal clusters of pink flowers. Height 20cm. Spread 20cm. Moist, acidic soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Andromeda

polifolia

"Macrophylla"

A low-growing shrub with broad ovate leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of deep pink and white rounded flowers. Height 10cm. Spread 20cm. Moist, acidic soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Androsace

carnea ssp. brigantiaca

Loose tufts of leaves. short stems carry white flowers. Height 10cm. Apr.-May. Gritty soil, good trough plant.

Androsace

carnea ssp. laggeri

Compact tufts of green leaves with pink flowers. Height 5cm. Apr.-May. Gritty soil in sun. Good trough plant.

Androsace

carnea x pyrenaica

A neat cushion plant with short-stemmed pink flowers Apr.-May. Height 10cm. Gritty soil, trough or Alpine house.

Androsace

chamaejasme ssp. carinata

Small hairy rosettes that spread from stolons. Short stems carry small umbels of white yellow-eyed flowers that turn rose-pink with age. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Needs winter protection from wet.

Androsace

cylindrica

Evergreen hummocks with small white, stemless flowers in Spring. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in Alpine House, scree or trough. Apr.-May. Protect from winter damp.

Androsace

hirtella

A high alpine, cushion forming species with rosettes of linear soft green leaves and almost stemless white flowers. Height 8cm. Sharp drained soil in sun or part shade. Alpine House, Scree, or Tufa. Mar.-Apr. Protect from winter damp.

Androsace

incana

Hairy green rosettes, from which arise brownish stems carrying white flowers with a yellow eye. Height 15cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Androsace

laevigata

Clump-forming with rosettes of small pointed leaves and stems of five petalled pink flowers with a yellow eye. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. Protect from winter wet. Mar.-Apr.

Androsace

laevigata var. ciliolata

Clump-forming with rosettes of small pointed hairy, leaves and stems of five petalled pink flowers with a yellow eye. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. Protect from winter wet. Mar.-Apr.

Androsace

lanuginosa

Evergreen mat-forming alpine with trailing, reddish green stems with silky, grey-green leaves.Umbels of pale pink flowers, with greenish yellow-eyes. Height 5cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. May.

Androsace

nivalis

"Chumstick Form"

Narrow grey-green leaves clothe upright to lax stems. Short stems carry umbels of up to ten flowers, dark pink with a yellow centre. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.

Androsace

pubescens

A cushion forming species with rosettes of soft green leaves and almost stemless white flowers. Height 8cm. Sharp drained soil in sun or part shade. Alpine House, Scree, or Tufa. Mar.-Apr. Protect from winter damp.

Androsace

pyrenaica

Neat evergreen cushions with stemless white flowers in Spring. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in Alpine House or maybe a trough.

Androsace

sarmentosa

Dense woolly rosettes overwinter giving rise to bright pink or darker flowers with a yellowish eye. Height 10cm. Gritty well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.

Androsace

sarmentosa

"Chumbyi"

Dense woolly rosettes overwinter giving rise to deep pink flowers with a yellowish eye. Height 10cm. Gritty well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.

Androsace

sarmentosa

"Lilac Form"

Dense woolly rosettes overwinter giving rise to lilac pink flowers with a yellowish eye. Height 10cm. Gritty well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.

Androsace

sempervivoides

Evergreen mat-forming alpine with open rosettes of hairy-margined, mid-green leaves. Umbels of mauve-pink, yellow-eyed, scented flowers. Height 5cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May.

Androsace

vandellii

Tight cushions of of tiny silver-grey leaves and almost stemless, relatively large, scented white flowers with a yellow eye. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Needs over wintering in the alpine house. Mar.-Apr.

Androsace

villosa var. jacquemontii

Evergreen rosettes, umbels of pink flowers in Spring. Gritty soil in full sun. Height 8cm.

Andryala

aghardii

Basal clumps of hairy grey, linear leaves with short stems of bright yellow daisies. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.

Anemanthele

lessoniana

"Pheasant Grass". An evergreen with flat arching leaves often streaked orange and brown. Small purplish-brown flowers in large plumes. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Anemone

"Guernica"

Deep green cut leaves and large yellow flowers flushed blue on the back of the petals. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May.

Anemone

appenina

A rhizomatous plant forming dense cushions of lobed, toothed leaves and white flowers with a blue flushed back. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in shade ( dislikes drying out) Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

appenina

"Petrovac"

A rhizomatous plant forming dense cushions of lobed, toothed leaves and bright blue flowers. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in shade ( dislikes drying out) Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

baldensis

A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves, solitary starry white flowers often flushed blue on the reverse. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

blanda

Spreading herbaceous perennial with dark green dissected leaves and white, pink or blue flowers. Height 15cm. Well drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

blanda

"Blue Shades"

Spreading herbaceous perennial with solitary blue flowers. Height 15cm. Well drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

blanda

"Charmer"

Spreading herbaceous perennial with dark green dissected leaves and deep rose-pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

blanda

"Radar"

Spreading perennial with dark green leaves, solitary red flowers with white centres held above the leaves. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

blanda

"Violet Star"

Spreading herbaceous perennial with dark green dissected leaves and violet-pink flowers with a white base. Height 15cm. Well drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

blanda

"White Splendour"

Spreading perennial with dark green leaves, solitary large white flowers with pink-tinged backs held above the leaves. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

blanda

Pink Star"

Spreading herbaceous perennial with solitary pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

canadensis

Broad, incised, dark green leaves with stems carrying creamy yellow petalled flowers with gold stamens. Height 30-45cm. moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Anemone

crinita

From dainty ferny foliage arise stems carrying pale yellow saucer-shaped flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.

Anemone

demissa

A small perennial with finely divided leaflets and creamy bowl-shaped flowers. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Anemone

hupehensis

"Praecox"

An erect perennial with suckering shoots of dark green leaves. Erect stems carry single purple-pink flowers. Height 80cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Anemone

hupehensis

"September Charm"

An erect herbaceous perennial with suckering shoots and dark green leaves. Bears large single rose-pink flowers. Height 80cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Anemone

hupehensis var. japonica

An erect herbaceous perennial with suckering shoots and dark green leaves. Flowers creamy pink. Height 60-120cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Anemone

hupehensis var. japonica

"Bressingham Glow"

Erect perennial with suckering shoots, dark green leaves and flowers that are semi-double, dark pink. Height 80cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Anemone

hupehensis var. japonica

"Pamina"

Erect perennial with suckering shoots, dark green leaves and semi-double, dark pink flowers. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Anemone

hupehensis var. japonica

"Prince Heinrich"

An erect herbaceous perennial with suckering shoots, of dark green leaves. Flowers semi-double dark pink. Height 80cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Anemone

hupehensis var. japonica

"Rotkappchen"

An erect herbaceous perennial with suckering shoots and dark green lobed leaves. Flowers are semi-double dusky-red. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Anemone

leveillii

An herbaceous perennial with green deeply cut leaves and white, blue-backed flowers. Height 40cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Anemone

lyallii

Pale green dissected leaves and solitary deep pink flowers on short stems. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Anemone

multifida

Rosettes of divided leaves with stems of cream cup shaped flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.

Anemone

multifida

"Major"

Deeply cut leaves with creamy yellow flowers. Height 30-40cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Anemone

multifida

"Rubra"

Vigorous perennial with green deeply cut leaves. Deep pinky red flowers. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Anemone

multifida var. multifida

Rosettes of divided leaves with stems of cream cup shaped flowers, blue-purple on the reverse. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.

Anemone

nemorosa

A vigorous, low-growing herbaceous perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Solitary white often pink-flushed flowers. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Alba Plena"

A vigorous, low-growing herbaceous perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Solitary small double white flowers. Height 8-12cm.Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Allenii"

Vigorous, low-growing perennial with solitary deep lavender-blue flowers. Height 8-12cm. Moist fertile soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Blue Bonnet"

Vigorous, low-growing perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Solitary mid-blue flowers. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. April to June.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Blue Eyes"

Low-growing perennial with deeply cut leaves. Solitary double white flowers with the base of each petal being blue. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. April to June.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Bowles Purple"

Vigorous, low-growing perennial with dark green deeply cut leaves. Solitary blue flowers with purple backs. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. April to June.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Bracteata Flore Plena"

Large double white flowers backed by a frilly green ruff over deeply cut green leaves. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Cedric's Pink"

Vigorous, low-growing perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Flowers open white with pink backing, turning to pink. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. April to June.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Celestial"

A lilac-blue form of our native wood anemone. Humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Flore Plena"

Double white flowered form of the wood anemone. Height 10cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Gerde Ramusen"

Low-growing perennial with deeply cut leaves. Solitary semi-double white flowers with the rear petals having a green line. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. April to June.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Leed's Variety"

A vigorous, low-growing herbaceous perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Large solitary white flowers. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Parlez Vous"

Vigorous, low-growing perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Solitary pale blue flowers. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. April to June.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Robinsoniana"

Perennial with deeply cut leaves. Solitary, large pale lavender-blue flowers. Height 8-12cm. Moist fertile soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Royal Blue"

Vigorous, low-growing perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Solitary blue flowers. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. April to June.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Vestal"

Low-growing perennial with deeply cut leaves. Solitary white flowers with a central boss of short white petals. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. April to June.

Anemone

nemorosa

"Virescens"

All green bracts on this odd wood anemone. Height 15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May

Anemone

nemorosa

"Westwell Pink"

Vigorous, low-growing perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Flowers open white turning to bright pink. Height 8-12cm. Moist soil in part shade. April to June.

Anemone

ranunculoides

Spreading perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Solitary deep yellow flowers. Height 5-10cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Anemone

ranunculoides

"Flore Plena"

Spreading perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Solitary deep yellow flowers with an extra set of petals. Height 5-10cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Anemone

reflexa

Tufts of dull green palmate leaves with stems of white flowers with narrow bent or reflexed petals. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May.

Anemone

sylvestris

A clump-forming perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves. Solitary, semi-pendent white flowers with golden yellow stamens. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Anemone

tomentosa

A clump-forming perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves, veined and white-woolly on the reverse. Branched stems bear clusters of light pink flowers. Height 1m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Anemone

virginiana

A perennial with fresh green basal leaves. Strong erect stems carry numerous citrine-yellow cup-shaped flowers. Height 1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Anemone

x fulgens

"Multipetala"

Double scarlet-red flowers over fine deep green foliage. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.

Anemone

x hybrida

An erect herbaceous perennial with suckering shoots and mid-green palmate leaves. Single or semi-double flowers of from white to deep pink. Height 80-120cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Anemone

x hybrida

"Andrea Atkinson"

An erect herbaceous perennial with suckering shoots and mid-green palmate leaves. Single flowers of pure white. Height 80cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Anemone

x hybrida

"Elegans"

Erect herbaceous perennial with suckering shoots, mid-green palmate leaves and pale pink single flowers. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Anemone

x hybrida

"Honorine Jobert"

An erect perennial with suckering shoots and mid-green leaves. Single white flowers, pink-tinged on reverse, with golden yellow stamens. Height 1.4m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Anemone

x hybrida

"Lady Gilmour"

An erect perennial with suckering shoots of mid-green, crinkled parsley-like leaves and semi-double mid-pink flowers. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept.-Oct.

Anemone

x hybrida

"Loreley"

An erect perennial with suckering shoots of mid-green leaves. Large single pale pink flowers. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Anemone

x hybrida

"Queen Charlotte"

Erect perennial with suckering shoots of mid-green leaves. Large semi-double pink flowers. Height 1.4m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Anemone

x hybrida

"Richard Ahrens"

An erect perennial with suckering shoots, of mid-green leaves with single pale violet-purple flowers. Height 1.4m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.- Sept.

Anemone

x hybrida

"Serenade"

Erect herbaceous perennial with suckering shoots, mid-green palmate leaves and pink flowers with a deeper reverse. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Anemone

x hybrida

"Whirlwind"

An erect perennial with suckering shoots of mid-green leaves and semi-double white flowers. Height 1.4m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept.-Oct.

Anemone

x hybrida

ex "Robustissima"

A clump-forming perennial with mid-green deeply cut leaves, veined and white-woolly on the reverse. Branched stems bear clusters of pale pink flowers. Height 1.4m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Anemone

x lipsiensis

A hybrid wood anemone with deeply incised leaves and solitary pale lemon flowers in April. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in part shade.

Anemone

x lipsiensis

"Pallida"

A hybrid wood anemone with deeply incised leaves, bronze when young and solitary creamy yellow flowers in April. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. More vigorous than x lipsiensis.

Anemonella

thalictroides

A woodland plant. Produces white anemone-like flowers above filigree foliage from Mar-Apr. Height 15-20cm. Plant in shade.

Anemonella

thalictroides f. rosea

A woodland plant. Produces pale pink anemone-like flowers above filigree foliage. Height 15-20cm. Plant in shade. Mar.-Apr.

Anemonopsis

macrophylla

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with glossy dark green, sharply toothed leaves and loose racemes of cup-shaped, nodding, lilac and violet flowers. Height 60cm. Moist peaty soil in part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Angelica

"Ebony"

A hardy biennial or sometimes perennial with finely cut, shiny, almost black leaves and stout stems carrying soft pink flowers. Height 90cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep.

Angelica

atropurpurea

Large divided leaves coloured claret red. White flowerheads appear above claret red stems. Height 2m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep.

Angelica

gigas

Attractive dense, purple bracted umbels of rich, dark purple flowers on dark red stems. Height 2m. May to July. Herbaceous. Usually biennial. Full sun in fertile well-drained soil.

Angelica

hispanica

Biennial. Shiny divided leaves with flat heads of yellow flowers appearing in the second year. Height 45cm. well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Angelica

pachycarpa

A smaller angelica with deep green glossy leaves and flat umbels of green tinted white flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Angelica

sachalinensis

A hardy perennial with distinctive divided foliage and large flat heads of white flowers. Height 2m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep. Spreads by stolons.

Angelica

sylvestris

"Vicar's Mead"

Deep purple-black, deeply divided and dissected leaves, dark stems and pale pink flowers. Height 75cm. moist soil in part shade. Jun-Sep.

Anomatheca

laxa

Fans of sword-shaped green leaves and red flowers. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Aug.

Anomatheca

laxa

"Alba"

Fans of sword-shaped green leaves and white flowers. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Aug.

Anomatheca

laxa

"Blue Form"

Fans of sword-shaped green leaves and pale blue flowers with darker markings. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Aug.

Anomatheca

laxa

"Joan Evans"

Fans of sword-shaped green leaves with white red-centred flowers. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Aug.

Anomatheca

laxa

"mixed"

Fans of sword-shaped green leaves and red or white flowers. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Aug.

Antennaria

dioica

"Rosea"

A mat-forming alpine with grey-green leaves and pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May to Jun.

Antennaria

parviflora

A mat-forming, semi-evergreen alpine with clusters of white to pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May to June.

Anthemis

"Tetworth"

Clump-forming perennial with grey leaves and pure white flowerheads. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun.May-Sep.

Anthemis

sancti-johannis

Clump-forming perennial with dense grey-hairy leaves and bright orange flowers. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. May-Jul.

Anthemis

sp.

Mat forming alpine with blue-grey leaves and small yellow flowers. Height 8cm. Gritty soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Anthemis

tinctoria

"Dwarf Form"

Pale yellow daisies in early summer. Height 35cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun.

Anthemis

tinctoria

"E.C. Buxton"

A clump-forming, free flowering perennial, leaves mid-green above and grey beneath and branching stems of lemon-yellow flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil un full sun. May-Sept.

Anthemis

tinctoria

"Kelwayi"

Clump-forming, free flowering perennial, leaves mid-green above and grey beneath. Branching stems of golden orange flowerheads. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sep.

Anthemis

tinctoria

"Sauce Hollandaise"

Clump-forming, free flowering perennial, leaves mid-green above and grey beneath. Branching stems of pale cream, almost white flowerheads. Height 70cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sep.

Anthemis

tinctoria

"Wargrave"

Clump-forming, free flowering perennial, leaves mid-green above and grey beneath. Branching stems of pale yellow flowerheads. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sept.

Anthericum

liliago

A perennial with grass-like, linear, mid-green leaves and spikes of open trumpet-shaped white flowers on slender stems. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.

Anthericum

ramosum

A bulbous plant with thin glaucous foliage and many branched stems carrying small, white hanging lily-like flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Anthriscus

sylvestris

"Ravenswing"

Clump-forming perennial with attractive purple leaves, umbels of white flowers. Self-seeds. Height 80cm. Most soils in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jul..

Anthyllis

montana

"Rubra"

A deciduous sub-shrub with hairy pinnate leaves and clover-like heads of crimson flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-June.

Anthyllis

vulneraria var coccinea

Short-lived perennial with spreading , silky-hairy green leaves, Bears rounded clusters of bright red flowers. Height 40cm. Gritty well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-Jul. Easy from seed.

Aquilegia

"Blue Berry"

A dwarf variety with nodding mid-blue flowers. Height 10-15cm. Apr.-May. Fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Aquilegia

"Blue Hybrid"

A perennial with deeply divided grey-green leaves, and deep blue flowers with short spurs. Height 35cm. Moist soil in part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

"Crimson Star"

A perennial with deeply divided grey-green leaves. Crimson-red flowers with short spurs and a white corolla. Height 45cm. Moist soil in part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

"Dorothy Rose"

A perennial with deeply divided grey-green leaves Attractive double "hose-in-hose" rose-pink flowers. Height 60-75cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Aquilegia

"Double Hybrids"

A mixture of leaf colour, height, possibly scented and probably best in a moist soil in sun or part shade, but all having double flowers. What you see is what you get!!

Aquilegia

"Dwarf hybrid"

A pretty variety with white flowers with a hint of blue. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

"Georgia"

A large flowered aquilegia with red petals and white corolla. Height 45-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Aug.

Aquilegia

"Golden Guiness"

Perennial with deeply divided gold leaves Attractive dark purple flowers with white centres. Height 60-90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Aquilegia

"Hybrids"

A mixture of flower and leaf colour, height, possibly scented with or without spurs and probably best in a moist soil in sun or part shade. What you see is what you get!!

Aquilegia

"Jewel Hybrids"

Nodding flowers of deep violet through to pink. Height 15-25cm. Fertile well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

"Long Spurred Hybrids"

An upright perennial, with bluish-green leaves, divided into leaflets. Colours are a mix of shades of pink, red and yellow and blue, all with long spurs. Height 60-75cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

"McKana Hybrids"

Upright perennial, bluish-green leaves, divided into leaflets. Flowers are mixed colours with long spurs. Height 60cm. moist well-drained soil in sun or shade. Apr.-Jul.

Aquilegia

"Mellow Yellow"

New foliage is a golden yellow. Flower colour is white or pale blue. Height 50cm. Moist soil in part shade for foliage effect. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

"Red Hobbit"

A neat aquilegia with red petals and white corolla. Height 35cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Aug.

Aquilegia

"Rose Queen"

A variety with large flowers, pink with a white corolla and long spurs. Height 50cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Aquilegia

"Special Breed"

A mixture with very large flowers in clear and bright colours. Height 70cm. Moist soil in sun. May-Jul.

Aquilegia

"Sunburst Ruby"

From red stems in early spring unfurl pale green leaves splashed bright yellow and tinged red. The flowering stems hold many rich ruby red flowers. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-June

Aquilegia

"William Guiness"

Perennial with deeply divided grey-green leaves Attractive dark purple flowers with white centres. Height 60-90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Aquilegia

atrata

An upright perennial, with bluish-green leaves, divided into leaflets. Nodding dark purple-violet to nearly black flowers with a flat corolla. Height 60cm.Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

bertolonii

A dwarf species with glaucous green leaflets and short stems of dark blue flowers. Height 10-20cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May.

Aquilegia

brevistyla

A slender perennial with lobed basal leaves and flowers with blue-purple sepals and white petals shading to blue at the base and blue incurving spurs. Height 30-60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade.

Aquilegia

buergeriana

Nodding flowers with purple petals wrapped around a creamy yellow corolla. Height 45cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

canadensis

"Little Lanterns"

New to us. Not sure how it differs from A.canadensis "Nana". Presumably dwarf with red and yellow flowers needing moist soil in part shade.

Aquilegia

canadensis

"Nana"

Upright perennial, with dark green leaves, divided into leaflets. Nodding scarlet and yellow flowers with red spurs. Height 20cm.Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Aquilegia

chaplinei

Pale yellow spurred flowers over grey-green triternate basal leaves. Height 20-30cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade.

Aquilegia

discolor

Nodding light blue and white flowers with white spurs. Height 10-15cm. Apr.-May. Fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Aquilegia

einseleana

Tight tufts of bluish-green divided leaves and blue-violet flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

flabellata

"Cameo Pink"

Pink and yellow flowers on a plant 15cm. high. Fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May.

Aquilegia

flabellata

"Cameo"

Finely divided blue-green leaves and flowers of pink, blue, red, white in bicolours. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May.

Aquilegia

flabellata var. pumila

Upright perennial, bluish green leaves, divided into leaflets. Graceful, soft blue-purple flowers tipped white. Height 10-15cm. Moist soil in part shade. May to June.

Aquilegia

flabellata var. pumila

"Alba"

Upright perennial, bluish green leaves, divided into leaflets and graceful, white flowers. Height 10-15cm. Moist soil in part shade. May to June.

Aquilegia

flabellata var. pumila

"Rosea"

Upright perennial, bluish green leaves, divided into leaflets. Graceful, soft pink flowers tipped white. Height 10-15cm. Moist soil in part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

flabellata var. pumila f. kurilensis

A dwarf perennial with bluish green leaves, divided into leaflets. Graceful, soft pink flowers. Height 10-15cm. Best in moist soil in part shade but will grow in sun. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

flabellata var. pumila f. yezoense

Upright perennial, bluish green leaves, divided into leaflets. Graceful, soft blue flowers tipped white. Height 10-15cm. Moist soil in part shade. May to June.

Aquilegia

flavescens var. flavescens

Glaucous foliage and generally pale yellow flowers with a darker corolla, but could have hints of pink. Height 20-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Aquilegia

flavescens var. miniana

Generally pale yellow flowers, but could have shades of pink in the corolla. Height 20-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Aquilegia

formosa

A perennial with bluish green leaves, divided into leaflets. Reddish-orange sepals and spurs with yellow flowers. Height 80cm. Moist soil in part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

fragrans

An upright perennial with deeply divided bluish green leaves, delicate, nodding white or cream, scented flowers. Height 10-35cm. Moist soil in sun. May-June.

Aquilegia

glandulosa

An upright perennial, with glabrous leaves, divided into leaflets. Flowers with blue sepals and either white or blue corolla. Height 20-40cm.Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

jonesii x saximontana

A choice variety with dainty blue-green segmented leaves and spurred blue and white flowers on short stems. Height 10-15cm. Moist soil in sun. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

laramiensis

A perennial with twice ternate leaves and nodding flowers with greenish-white sepals and creamy-white petals. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

nivalis

A perennial with biternate leaves, each leaflet being 2- or 3-lobed. Largish spurred flowers with sepals of pale to deep blue and petals very dark purple. Height up to 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Aquilegia

rockii

A seed raised species with nodding flowers of pinkish-red with a white-edged corolla. Height 30-40cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade.

Aquilegia

saximontana

Tufted perennial with deeply divided bluish green leaves, delicate lavender-blue and cream flowers. Height 10-15cm. Moist soil in sun. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

scopulorum

Tight tufts of bluish-green divided leaves and upward facing pastel blue flowers with long trailing spurs. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

sibirica

A perennial with deeply divided grey-green leaves, and pendent, short spurred, deep lilac-blue flowers with a white corolla. Height 40cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Aquilegia

skinneri

Perennial with deeply divided bluish green leaves, Bright orange-red flowers and long red spurs. Height 60cm. Spread 15cm. Moist soil in sun. July-Sept.

Aquilegia

viridiflora

Perennial with glaucous leaves and nodding, fragrant dark green and purplish brown spurred flowers. Height 20-30cm. May-Jul. Fertile moist soil in full sun.

Aquilegia

vulgaris

"Leprechaun Gold"

A good variegated form with gold and green marbled foliage and stems carrying large violet flowers. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun. May-Jul.

Aquilegia

vulgaris

"Nora Barlow"

Perennial with deeply divided grey-green leaves, Pendent double pompon flowers in pale green and red. Height 60-90cm. Moist soil in sun. May-Jul.

Aquilegia

vulgaris

"Ruby Port"

An herbaceous perennial with deeply divided grey-green leaves, Pendent double dark ruby flowers. Height 60-80cm. Moist soil in sun. May to July.

Aquilegia

vulgaris

"William Guiness"

Perennial with deeply divided grey-green leaves. Attractive dark purple flowers with white centres. Height 60-90cm. Moist soil in sun. May-Jul.

Aquilegia

vulgaris var. alba

Perennial with deeply divided yellowish green leaves, Pendent white flowers with green tips and short, hooked spurs. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Aquilegia

vulgaris var. stellata

"Green Apples"

Lime green emerging foliage changes to bluish-green with spikes of greeny-white double spurless flowers. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun. May-Jul.

Aquilegia

yabeana

A Japanese species with the usual lobed leaves and spurred flowers of the deepest ink blue. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun. May-Jun.

Arabis

alpina ssp. caucasica

"Pixie Cream"

Mounds of velvety, grey-green leaves, studded with many small creamy yellow flowers, with darker centres. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.

Arabis

alpina ssp. caucasica

"Schneehaube"

Mounds of velvety, greyish green, toothed, leaves, studded with many small white flowers, with yellow centres. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.

Arabis

alpina ssp. caucasica

"Variegata"

A mat-forming evergreen with loose rosettes of toothed green leaves, margined pale yellow and white cruciform flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-May.

Arabis

blepharophylla

A mat-forming evergreen with loose rosettes of toothed, coarse dark green leaves, and racemes of deep pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May.

Arabis

dispar

A compact caespitose plant with tufts of fine hairy bluish-white foliage and small pale purple flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in part shade.

Arabis

ferdinandi-coburgi

"Old Gold"

A mat-forming evergreen with flat rosettes of golden green leaves with a wide gold margin, and small white flowers. Height 15-20cm. Spread 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-May.

Arabis

procurrens

"Variegata"

A mat-forming evergreen with rosettes of toothed green leaves, margined white and loose racemes of small white flowers. Height 10cm. Spread 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-May.

Aralia

chinensis

A tall suckering shrub with stout spiny stems and huge doubly pinnate leaves. Produces small white flowers in large panicles. Height 10m. Spread 10m. Moist sheltered site in part shade. Flowers from August to September.

Aralia

elata

A suckering deciduous shrub with spiny stems and very large pinnate green leaves with panicles of white flowers, followed by round black fruit. Height 10m. Spread 10m. Moist sheltered site in part shade. Flowers from August to September.

Arbutus

"Marina"

Shedding reddish bark on this large evergreen shrub, with interesting rose red flowers followed by large red strawberry like fruits. Height 2m. Spread 2m. September to October. Not for shallow chalky soils.

Arbutus

unedo

A shrubby evergreen tree with interesting red shedding bark. Small white pink tinged flowers with red strawberry like fruits in autumn. Height 8m. Spread 8m. Well-drained soil in sun.. Flowers from August to September.

Arbutus

unedo

"Atlantic"

An evergreen shrub with dark, glossy green leaves and brown flaking bark. Produces creamy hanging bell-shaped flowers followed by masses of orange strawberry-like fruit. Height 3-4m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. August-September.

Arbutus

unedo

"Compacta"

An evergreen shrub with interesting red shedding bark. Small white pink tinged flowers with red strawberry like fruits in autumn. Height 3-4m. Spread 3m. Well-drained soil in sun.. Flowers from August to September.

Arbutus

unedo

"Elfin King"

Makes a bushy evergreen shrub with panicles of heather-like white flowers and strawberry-like fruits, often simultaneously during August and September. Height 3-4m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.

Arbutus

unedo

"Quercifolia"

A shrubby evergreen tree with coarse toothed leaves and interesting red shedding bark. Small white flowers with red strawberry like fruits in autumn. Height after 10 yrs. 3m. Well-drained soil in sun.. Flowers from August to September.

Arbutus

unedo

f. rubra

Strawberry Tree. A shrubby evergreen with red peeling bark. Small dark pink flowers with red strawberry like fruits in autumn. Height 8m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.

Arenaria

aculeata

Dense flat mounds of needle-like glaucous foliage with airy stems carrying a loose inflorescence of white flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.

Arenaria

fendleri

Grassy tufts and slender stems of starry white flowers. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun,-Jul.

Arenaria

montana

A low-growing evergreen, with greyish green leaves, and cup-shaped white flowers. Height 5cm. Probably best in moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.

Arenaria

purpurascens

Cushion-forming evergreen, dark green leaves, attractive star-shaped pink flowers. Height 5cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.

Arisaema

candidissimum

Tuberous perennial bearing a sweetly scented pink-striped white spathe in summer followed by a solitary leaf. Height 40cm. Moist soil in part shade.

Arisaema

ciliatum

Tuberous perennial with brown and white striped spathe. Huge leaves on fully grown plant. Height 1m. Moist soil in shade. Jun.-Jul.

Arisaema

concinnum

Two or three upright leaves and a green and white spathe sometimes with purple. Height 40-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Arisaema

consanguineum

A large species with huge mid green compound palmate leaves and large green spathes flushed purplish-brown on the back. Height 1-1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Arisaema

griffithii

Large leaves composed of three leaflets and a large spathe of green and purple with veining. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.

Arisaema

nepenthoides

Stems mottled chocolate-brown carry largish palmate leaves. The spathe has similar mottling and stripes in greens and browns. Height 1.25m. Moist well-drained soil in shade. needs winter protection. Apr.-Jun.

Arisaema

speciosum

Mottled maroon-brown petioles with large green red-edged leaves. A dark maroon spathe with white stripes. Height 50cm. Moist well-drained soil in shade. needs winter protection. Apr.-Jun.

Arisaema

tortuosum

A tuberous perennial with two to three green, palmate leaves and a hooded green spathe. Height 1.4m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Arisaema

triphyllum

Tuberous perennial with one or two green leaves. Hooded green, sometimes purple-striped spathes, followed by clusters of red berries in autumn. Moist well-drained soil in part shade.Height 40cm. May-Jun.

Arisarum

proboscideum

Mats of arrow-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and hooded, dark brown -purple spathes with long tails. Height 15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade.

Armeria

"Joystick Mixed"

Tufted clumps of linear leaves and stems carrying globular flowerheads of white, pink to rosy-red. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sept.

Armeria

"Joystick Red"

Tufted clumps of linear leaves and stems carrying globular flowerheads of rosy-red. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sept.

Armeria

"Nifty Thrifty"

Forms a tight mound of cream variegated leaves. Bright rose-red pincushion flowerheads. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained poor soils in full sun. May-Jun.

Armeria

juniperifolia

"Alba"

Evergreen cushions of linear, green leaves, bearing pure white flowerheads. Height 5-8cm. Well-drained poor soils in full sun. March to June.

Armeria

juniperifolia

"Bevan's Variety"

Cushion-forming with linear, hairy, grey-green leaves, bears deep rose- pink flowerheads on short stems. Height 5-8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.

Armeria

maritima

A cushion-forming perennial with linear dark green leaves. Seed raised so flowers could be red-purple through pinks to white. Height 20cm. Poor soil in sun. May-Jun.

Armeria

maritima

"Alba"

Evergreen cushion-forming with linear dark green leaves, white flowerheads. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. Evergreen.

Armeria

maritima

"Rubrifolia"

A new variety with cushions linear dark green-purple leaves. Stems bear red-purple rounded flowerheads. Height 20cm. Poor soil in sun. May-Jun.

Armeria

maritima

"Splendens"

Evergreen cushion-forming with linear dark green leaves, bright carmine pink flowerheads. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.

Artemisia

alba

"Canescens"

Clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial with thread-like silver leaves. Insignificant brown-yellow flowerheads. Grown mainly for its foliage. Height 40cm. Spread 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Artemisia

lactiflora

"Guizho"

Clump-forming perennial with purple-flushed green leaves and stems. Panicles of creamy white flowerheads. Height 1.4m. Fertile moist soil in full sun. Aug.-Oct. Evergreen.

Artemisia

ludoviciana

"Valerie Finnis"

A clump-forming perennial with silvery grey leaves and sharply cut margins. Woolly panicles of yellow flowerheads. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jul.-Aug.

Artemisia

schmidtiana

"Nana"

Fern-like silvery foliage on plants 10-20cm. high. Small yellow flowers from Aug.-Oct. Full sun in fertile well-drained soil.

Artemisia

stelleriana

"Boughton Silver"

A mat-forming perennial with deeply lobed silver-grey leaves. Stems of creamy-yellow flowers are produced, but best removed as they detract from the foliage. Height 20cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Artemisia

vulgaris

"Oriental Limelight"

Grown for its soft green and yellow filigree foliage. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Protect from strong winds.

Arthropodium

candidum purpureum

An herbaceous perennial with linear, bronze leaves, bearing racemes of small, rounded white flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. May-Aug.

Arum

creticum

Tuberous perennial with attractive, creamy white or deep yellow spathes. arrow-shaped green leaves. Height 40cm. Sheltered site in well-drained soil, sun or part shade.

Arum

italicum ssp. italicum

"Marmoratum Dwarf"

Tuberous perennial with narrow arrow-shaped, white-green marbled leaves. In early summer, bears greenish white spathes, followed by orange-red berries. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun or shade.

Arum

italicum ssp. italicum

"Marmoratum"

Tuberous perennial with broad arrow-shaped, white-green marbled leaves. In early summer, bears greenish white spathes, followed by orange-red berries. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun or shade.

Arum

italicum ssp. neglectum

"Chameleon"

Tuberous perennial with large round grey marbled leaves from Oct.-Jun. Pale green flowers, Apr.-May followed by orange-red berries. Height 30cm. Well-drained site in sun or part shade.

Arum

italicum ssp. neglectum

"Miss Janay Hall"

Tuberous perennial with leaves randomly mottled with a creamy-yellow variegation. Leaves appear from Oct.-Jun. Green and cream flowers, Apr.-May Height 30cm. Well-drained site in sun or part shade.

Arum

nigrum

Plain deep green foliage and shiny purple-black spathes followed by red berries. Height 25cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr-May.



Arum

pictum

An autumn flowering species with glossy dark green leaves with purplish edges and later whitish veins. The spathe and spadix are black-purple. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in shade. Needs protection to over winter.

Aruncus

"Johannifest"

A perennial with deeply cut mid-green leaves. Attractive loose panicles of creamy white flowers, ageing to pink. Height 60-80cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Aruncus

aethusifolius

Perennial with deeply cut mid-green leaves. Attractive loose panicles of creamy white flowers. Height 40cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Aruncus

dioicus

"Glasnevin"

Herbaceous perennial with fern-like mid-green leaves. Attractive erect panicles of creamy white flowers. Height 1.2m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May to July.

Aruncus

dioicus

"Kneiffii"

An herbaceous perennial with very finely divided, fern-like leaves and nodding creamy white flowers on arching stems. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul.

Asarum

caudatum

Semi-evergreen with heart-shaped green leaves. Unusual pitcher-shaped, red-brown, flowers. Height 15cm. Spread 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Mar.-Apr.

Asarum

europaeum

A semi-evergreen perennial with kidney-shaped dark green leaves Bell-shaped, greenish purple then brown flowers. Height 8cm. Moist well-drained soil in shade. Mar.-Apr.

Asarum

maximum

Large heart-shaped evergreen yellowish-green marked leaves in which nestle black and white banded flowers. Height 20cm. Moist well drained soil in shade.

Asarum

maximum

"Silver Panda"

Large heart-shaped evergreen silver marked leaves in which nestle black flowers with a large white eye. Height 20cm. Moist well drained soil in shade. Mar.-Jun.

Asarum

splendens

Evergreen silver marked leaves in which nestle dark brown and white banded flowers. Height 20cm. Moist well drained soil in shade.

Asperula

arcadiensis

Cushions of greyish leaves arranged in whorls with terminal clusters of small pink flowers. Height 5-10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. Protect from winter wet.

Asperula

daphneola

Mounds of fine grey-green leaves with small tubular pink flowers. Height 8cm. Gritty soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. Dislikes winter wet.

Asperula

gussonii

Pale pink almost stemless tubular flowers over dense mats of tiny green leaves. Height 5cm. Gritty soil in sun. May-Jun.

Asperula

nitida

Small pink flowers on short stems over tight mid-green cushions of spiky foliage. Height 5-8cm. Gritty soil in full sun. Apr.-May.

Asperula

suberosa

Grey leaves and small tubular pale pink flowers in May-Jun. Height 10cm. moist well-drained soil in sun. Dislikes winter wet.

Asphodelus

acaulis

Tufts of grass-like leaves radiate from a central point. Almost stemless pale pink funnel shaped flowers sit around the base. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Alpine House. Feb.-Apr.

Asphodelus

ramosus

A hardy Mediterranean plant with much-branched candelabra-like flowering stems of brown-striped white flowers. Height 1.5m. Most soils.

Aspidistra

"Milky Way"

Dark green evergreen leaves spotted white. Bright pink flowers in late summer. Height 45cm. well-drained soil in part shade. Hardy.

Asplenium

scolopendrium

Evergreen shuttlecock-like crowns of bright, glossy green, fronds, heart-shaped at the base. Height 45-70cm. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions, but best in moist soil in part shade.

Asplenium

scolopendrium

"Angustatum"

Hart's Tongue Fern. Evergreen shuttlecock-like crowns of bright, glossy green fronds deeply cut at the margins. Height 35cm. Moist soil in part shade. Tolerates some sun.

Asplenium

scolopendrium

"Cristatum Group"

A dwarfer form with the strap-like fronds crested at their ends. Height 40cm. Tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions, but best in moist soil in part shade.

Asplenium

scolopendrium

"Furcatum"

Hart's Tongue Fern. Evergreen shuttlecock-like crowns of bright, glossy, strap-like green fronds with divided ends. Height 40cm. Moist soil in part shade. Tolerates some dryness.

Asplenium

scolopendrium

"Undulatum"

Hart's Tongue Fern. Evergreen shuttlecock-like crowns of bright, glossy, strap-like undulating green fronds. Height 40cm. Moist soil in part shade. Tolerates some dryness.

Asplenium

trichomanes

Black stems carry lots of small glossy light green leaves in pairs along its entire length. Height 15cm. Evergreen. Moist well-drained soil in part shade.

Aster

"Bahamas"

Green lanceolate leaves on stems topped with vibrant pink flowers with yellow centres. Height 40cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

"Bright Pink"

A seedling from the nursery with clear cerise-pink single flowers with a bright yellow centre.

Aster

"Climax"

Clump forming perennial with linear-lanceolate, deep green leaves and stems carrying single powder-blue flowerheads. Height 1.8m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sep.-Oct.

Aster

"Coombe Fishacre"

A clump forming perennial with dull green leaves on stout stems with attractive smallish purple-pink flowerheads. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept-Oct.

Aster

"Fanny's Fall"

Mid-mauve blue single flowers on short plants 45cm. high. Oct.-Nov. Fertile moist soil in sun or part shade.

Aster

"Herbstgruss vom Bresserhof"

A clump forming herbaceous perennial with green leaves and stems with attractive semi-double, bright rose-pink flowerheads. Height 35cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

"Large Single"

A clump forming perennial with obovate-lanceolate leaves and large single pale lilac blue flowers. Height 1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Sep.-Oct.

Aster

"Ochtendgloren"

From upright stems of long, narrow densely set deep green foliage, arise branched stems of dark pink buds, opening to dainty pink star-like flowers. Height 1.2-1.5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

"Samoa"

Dark green lanceolate leaves on stems topped with violet flowers with orange centres. Height 40cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

alpinus

Clump forming perennial with green leaves. Flowerheads violet, pink or white with a yellow centre. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.

Aster

alpinus

"Albus"

Clump forming perennial with green lanceolate leaves. Flowerheads white with a yellow centre. Seed raised so some variation. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.

Aster

alpinus

"Dark Beauty"

A seed raised clump forming perennial with green leaves. Daisy flowers of dark blue-violet, with a yellow centre. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.

Aster

alpinus

"Pinkie"

Clump forming perennial with green leaves. Flowerheads violet or pink with a yellow centre. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.

Aster

amellus

"Brilliant"

A clump forming herbaceous perennial with deep green leaves and single bright pink flowerheads. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

amellus

"King George"

Violet blue flowers on a bushy plant. Aug.-Sep. Height 50cm. Mildew resistant. Full sun in fertile well-drained soil.

Aster

amellus

"Rosa Erfullung"

Clump forming herbaceous perennial with deep green leaves and clear pink flowerheads. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

amellus

"Sonora"

Clump forming herbaceous perennial with deep green leaves and deep violet-purple flowerheads. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

amellus

"Violet Queen"

Later flowering and smaller than most varieties with deep violet flowers. Height 35cm. Sep.-Oct. Full sun in fertile well-drained soil.

Aster

asteroides

A tuberous rooted alpine forming clumps of long stalked ovate leaves and solitary mauve to deep purple-blue daisy flowers. Height 15cm. moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Aster

coloradoensis

Open mats of toothed, curved blue-green leaves and clear pink daisy flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Aster

cordifolius

"Little Carlow"

An herbaceous perennial with stems carrying many sprays of small violet blue flowers. Height 90cm. Sun or part shade in fertile well-drained soil. Might need staking. Sept.-Oct.

Aster

diplostephoides

A clump forming perennial with lanceolate basal leaves and stems carrying spidery lavender blue daisy flowers with yellowish bases. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Aster

divaricatus

Clump forming perennial with wiry blackish stems, green leaves. Open white flowerheads with brownish yellow centres. Height 60cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

ericoides

"Erlkonig"

Sprays of dainty light violet-blue flowers on neatly branching plants. Height 1m. Sep.-Oct. Sun or part shade in fertile well-drained soil. Needs staking.

Aster

ericoides

"Pink Cloud"

Wide sprays of densely-set starry pink flowers. Height 80cm. Sep.-Oct. Fertile well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Aster

ericoides

"Ringdove"

White flowers with a pink flush during Aug.-Sep. Height 60-90cm. Fertile well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Aster

himalaicus

A dwarf species with linear leaves and small lilac-purple daisy flowers with yellow centres. Height 15cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Aster

laevis

"Calliope"

A clump forming perennial with purple-tinted leaves on black stems topped with lilac-blue flowers. Height 1.5m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept.-Oct.

Aster

lateriflorus

"Prince"

A clump forming bushy perennial with purple-black leaves and small pale lilac flowers with ruby stamens. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Aster

lateriflorus

variety

From a customer. Upright stems of small leaves with the horizontal branches clothed in small white flowers. Height 1.2-1.5m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sep.-Oct.

Aster

macrophyllus

"Twilight"

A clump forming perennial with broad, deep green linear leaves and heads of mid-blue flowers with yellow centres. Height 45-75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Will take drier conditions in shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

novae-angliae

"Andenken an Alma Potschke"

A clump forming perennial with green leaves on stout stems with attractive bright salmon-pink flowerheads. Height 1.2m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

novae-angliae

"Barr's Violet"

A clump forming perennial with dull green leaves on stout stems with attractive deep pinky-purple flowerheads. Height 1.2m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept-Oct.

Aster

novae-angliae

"Harrington's Pink"

Clump forming perennial with green leaves. Stout stems with attractive clear, light pink flowerheads. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novae-angliae

"Herbstschnee"

Clump forming herbaceous perennial with green leaves. Stout stems with large white flowerheads. Height 1.2m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

novae-angliae

"James Ritchie"

A clump forming perennial with green leaves on stout stems with attractive bright purple-red flowerheads. Height 1.2m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept-Oct.

Aster

novae-angliae

"Lye End Beauty"

A clump forming perennial with dull green leaves on stout stems with attractive deep pinky-purple flowerheads. Height 1.2m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept-Oct.

Aster

novae-angliae

"Purple Dome"

A clump forming perennial with green leaves on stout stems with attractive purple flowerheads. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

novae-angliae

"Sayer's Croft"

A clump forming perennial with green leaves on stout stems with attractive deep pink flowerheads. Height 1m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept-Jul.

Aster

novae-angliae

"Violetta"

A clump forming perennial with dull green leaves on stout stems with attractive deep violet-purple flowerheads. Height 1.2m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Ada Ballard"

Clump forming perennial with stems of large, lavender-blue flowerheads. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Audrey"

A clump forming herbaceous perennial with green leaves and stems of lavender-blue flowerheads. Height 35cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Blandie"

Clump forming perennial with green leaves. and stems of semi-double ivory-white flowerheads becoming pink-tinged. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Blue Lagoon"

A dwarf variety with single spidery, clear blue flowers. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Carnival"

Clump forming perennial with lanceolate, deep green leaves and stems of semi-double cherry-red flowerheads. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sep.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Chequers"

A clump forming perennial with lanceolate, deep green leaves and stems of single violet-purple flowerheads. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Crimson Brocade"

Clump forming perennial with lanceolate, deep green leaves and stems of semi-double crimson flowerheads. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sep.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Dandy"

Clump forming perennial with dark green leaves stems of semi-double purple-red flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Elizabeth Hutton"

A clump forming perennial with daisy-like semi-double bright pink flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Fellowship"

A clump forming, herbaceous perennial with deep green leaves. Stems of large double deep pink flowerheads. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Freda Ballard"

Clump forming perennial with green leaves. Stems of semi-double rich rose-red flowerheads. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Harrison's Blue"

A clump forming bushy herbaceous perennial with thinnish green leaves and stems of deep double amethyst-blue daisy flowers. Height 80cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Heinz Richard"

Clump forming bushy perennial with green leaves. Stems of bright pink flowerheads. Height 30cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Jean"

A clump forming perennial with heads of blue daisy like flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Jenny"

A clump forming perennial with daisy-like semi-double rose-red flowers. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Kristina"

Clump forming perennial with daisy-like double flowers of very pale blue. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Lady in Blue"

Clump forming bushy herbaceous perennial with thinnish green leaves and stems of mauve-blue daisy flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Margaret Rose"

Clump forming bushy perennial with green leaves. Stems of double petunia pink flowerheads. Height 30cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Marie Ballard"

Clump forming perennial with large daisy-like double flowers of mid-blue. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Marjorie"

A clump forming perennial with heads of bright pink daisy like flowers. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Normans Jubilee"

A clump forming bushy herbaceous perennial with narrow green leaves and stems of single pale-pink daisy flowers. Height 65cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Patricia Ballard"

Clump forming perennial with green leaves. Stems of semi-double, dark pink flowerheads. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Penny's Blue"

A clump forming perennial with daisy-like single lilac flowers. Height 70cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct. Virtually mildew resistant.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Porzellan"

Clump forming perennial with dark green leaves. Stems of pale grey-indigo flowerheads. Height 1m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Pride of Colwall"

A clump forming perennial with daisy-like double heather-purple flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Rembrandt"

Clump forming perennial with stems carrying daisy-like flowers of deep-rose pink. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sep.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Rose Bonnet"

Stems of semi-double, dark pink flowerheads. Height 25cm. Jul.-Sep. Fertile, moist soil in sun or part shade.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Rufus"

A clump forming perennial with daisy-like single purple-red flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Schneekissen"

Clump forming perennial with deep green leaves and stems of white double flowerheads. Height 30cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept..

Aster

novi-belgii

"Septemberrubin"

Clump forming perennial with strap-like green leaves and stout stems carrying deep rose-pink daisy flowers. Height 1.2m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Sept.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Snowsprite"

A clump forming herbaceous perennial with green leaves and pink budded flowers opening to white. Height 35cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Sonata"

A clump forming perennial with narrow, dark green, leaves and large double lilac blue flowers. Height 1m. Moist soil in sun. Sept.-Oct.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Starlight"

Clump forming bushy herbaceous perennial with thinnish green leaves and stems of mauve-red daisy flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Aster

novi-belgii

"Winston S. Churchill"

Clump forming perennial with deep green strap-like leaves and stems of double, dark ruby-red flowerheads. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

novi-belgii

variety

A clump forming perennial with daisy-like semi-double pale lilac flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct. Virtually mildew resistant.

Aster

oblongifolius

"Fanny's"

An upright, herbaceous perennial with late, mid mauve-blue single flowers. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Oct.-Nov.

Aster

pyrenaeus

"Lutetia"

Open sprays of single, light lilac blue flowers. Height 50cm. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep.

Aster

schreberi

Gently running stems of heart-shaped green leaves, topped with large, starry, white flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep. Good for dry shade.

Aster

spectabilis

Clumps of dark green lanceolate foliage and stems carrying sprays of single violet daisy flowers. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Aster

stracheyi

A stoloniferous species with largish obovate to oblanceolate basal leaves and solitary pale lilac daisy flowers with a yellow middle. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Aster

thomsonii

"Nanus"

Clump forming, perennial with sprays of lilac-blue flowers with yellow centres. Height 45cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Aster

tongalensis

"Wartburgh"

Mat forming, perennial with dark green leaves Lavender-blue flowers with orange centres. Height 30cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Aster

turbinellis

Lance-shaped leaves on dark violet streaked stems topped with airy sprays of lavender-blue flowers with yellow centres. Height 1.2m. moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Sept.-Oct.

Aster

x frikartii

Light blue flowers with yellow centres on stems of 90cm. Fertile well-drained soil in sun or part shade.Jul.-Oct. Needs staking.

Aster

x frikartii

"Jungfrau"

Upright, perennial with dark green leaves. Bears light violet-blue flowerheads. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep.

Aster

x frikartii

"Monch"

An upright, herbaceous, perennial with dark green leaves. Bears long lasting clear lavender-blue flowerheads on stout stems. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept..

Aster

x frikartii

"Wunder von Stafa"

Upright, herbaceous perennial with dark green leaves. Bears long lasting blue flowerheads on stout stems. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Asteranthera

ovata

An evergreen, trailing creeper ( or climber), with ovate, lobed leaves and tubular two lipped red flowers with darker markings on the lower leaves and a white throat. Height or spread 3m-4m. Moist soil in shade. Flowers from June to July.

Astilbe

"Walter Bitner"

Clump-forming perennial with handsome dark-green foliage Elegant plumes of pink flowers. Height 75cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Astilbe

chinensis

"Finale"

Clump-forming herbaceous perennial with handsome dark green, deeply incised foliage. Feathery spikes of bright pink flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in part shade. Aug.-Sept. Tolerates more sun than most Astilbes.

Astilbe

chinensis

"Maggie Daly"

A vigorous perennial with lovely dark feathery foliage setting off the conical plumes of purple flowers. Height 70cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jul.-Aug.

Astilbe

chinensis var. pumila

Vigorous perennial with handsome red- green leaves and conical plumes of reddish pink flowers. Height 25cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jul.-Aug.

Astilbe

chinensis var. pumila

"Serenade"

Clump-forming herbaceous perennial with light green foliage elegant plumes of red-pink flowers. Height45cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jul.-Sept.

Astilbe

davidii

"Jo Ophorst"

Clump-forming perennial with handsome green foliage Elegant plumes of deep rosy lilac flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Astilbe

japonica

"Deutschland"

Vigorous herbaceous perennial with handsome foliage. Plumes of pure white flowers. Height 50cm. Moist soil in part shade.Jul.-Aug.

Astilbe

japonica

"Mainz"

An herbaceous perennial with beautiful erect soft plumes of purplish-pink flowers. Attractive dark green fern-like foliage. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-July.

Astilbe

japonica

"Rheinland"

Vigorous herbaceous perennial with handsome foliage. Plumes of bright pink flowers. Height 50cm. Moist soil in part shade.Jul.-Aug.

Astilbe

simplicifolia

"Darwin's Snow Sprite"

Clump-forming perennial with handsome dark, shiny green foliage. Feathery spikes of white flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jul.-Aug.

Astilbe

simplicifolia

"Pink Lightning"

Clump-forming perennial with handsome very dark, shiny green foliage. Feathery, pyramidal plumes of pale pink flowers. Height 40cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jul.-Aug.

Astilbe

simplicifolia

"Sprite"

Clump-forming perennial with handsome dark green foliage. Feathery spikes of shell pink flowers. Height 50cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jul.-Aug.

Astilbe

simplicifolia

"Willie Buchanan"

Clump-forming perennial with handsome red-tinted green foliage Plumes of white flowers with red stamens. Height 15- 20cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jul.- Aug. Herbaceous

Astrantia

"Buckland"

A clump forming perennial with deeply cut deep green leaves and stems carrying pink pincushions surrounded by silvery green bracts. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Astrantia

"Gill Richardson Group"

A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with lobed green leaves. From a form having attractive dark crimson flowers with matching bracts. Height 75cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-July.

Astrantia

"Moulin Rouge"

A clump forming herbaceous perennial with lobed leaves and deep black-red flower heads surrounded by black tipped bracts. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Nov.

Astrantia

major

"Abbey Road"

A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with lobed green leaves and attractive violet-purple flowers with matching bracts and dark purple stems. Height 75cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-July.

Astrantia

major

"Alba"

A clump-forming perennial with lobed light green leaves. Attractive longish, green-veined white bracts surround the small flowers. Height 75cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jun.

Astrantia

major

"Claret"

A clump forming herbaceous perennial with lobed leaves and dark stems carrying deep red flower heads. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Astrantia

major

"Hadspen Blood"

A clump forming herbaceous perennial with lobed leaves and deep maroon flower heads from Jun-Oct. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Astrantia

major

"Lars"

Clump-forming perennial with lobed green leaves. Attractive ruby pink flowers. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Astrantia

major

"Roma"

A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with lobed green leaves and attractive Soft pink flowers with darker centres. Height 90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-July

Astrantia

major

"Ruby Wedding"

A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with lobed green leaves and attractive dark crimson flowers with matching bracts. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-July.

Astrantia

major

"Sunningdale Variegated"

A clump-forming perennial with attractive leaves unevenly margined creamy yellow. Pale pink bracts surround the green flowers. Height 80cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jun.

Astrantia

major ssp. involucrata

"Shaggy"

Clump-forming herbaceous perennial with deeply lobed green leaves. Attractive long white bracts with green tips surround the flowers. Height 75cm.Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Astrantia

major var. rosea

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with lobed green leaves. Attractive pink bracts surround the pale pink flowers. Height 45-70cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jun. Grown from seed hence there could be colour variation.

Astrantia

major var. rosea

"George's Form"

A clump forming perennial with deeply cut deep green leaves and stems carrying pink pincushions surrounded by white bracts. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Astrantia

maxima

A clump-forming perennial with lobed green leaves. Attractive pink flowers held above the bract collar. Height 75cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jun.

Athyrium

"Branford Beauty"

A deciduous hybrid fern with upright fronds of silvery-grey. Height 30-40cm. Moist soil in part shade.

Athyrium

"Ghost"

A deciduous hybrid fern with upright fronds of silvery-grey. Height 60-80cm. Moist soil in part shade.

Athyrium

"Rotstiel"

Strong upright growth with dainty, long, thin, deciduous fronds with dark midribs. Height 1m. Moist neutral to acid soil in part shade.

Athyrium

augustum f. rubellum

A lady fern of upright arching habit with blue-green fronds. Bright red stems develop as the plant ages. Height 90cm. Moist soil in part shade.

Athyrium

filix-femina

Our native Lady Fern. Needs a moist position where it will even tolerate some sun. Deciduous fronds up to 1m. high. Neutral to acid soil.

Athyrium

filix-femina

"Frizelliae"

Irish Tatting Fern. Distinctive fern with delicate small rounded fronds with fingered edges are arranged on long thin stalks. Height 20cm. Deciduous. Moist soil in shade.

Athyrium

filix-femina

"Lady in Red"

A selected form of A. augustum f. rubellum with lacy light-green foliage held upright on deep red stems. Height 1m. Moist soil in part shade. Deciduous.

Athyrium

filix-femina

"Veroniae"

Lady Fern. An attractive form with neatly crisped leaves and dainty crested fronds. Height 50cm. Deciduous. Moist neutral to acid soils in part shade.

Athyrium

filix-femina

"Victoriae"

The "Cruciform Lady Fern". Tufts of graceful lacy fronds where the pinnae break at the base to form a cross shape. Height and spread 50cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Prefers neutral to acid soil and protection from wind.

Athyrium

niponicum

"Silver Falls"

Beautiful fern with metallic grey-blue finely cut fronds. Height 20-30cm. Deciduous.Moist, sheltered site in shade.

Athyrium

niponicum var pictum

Beautiful fern with wine-red leaf stalks and metallic grey-blue finely cut fronds. Height 20-30cm. Deciduous.Moist, sheltered site in shade.

Athyrium

niponicum var. pictum

"Applecourt"

Similar to the species with wine-red leaf stalks and metallic grey-blue finely cut fronds, but each frond is heavily crested. Height 20-30cm. Deciduous. Moist, sheltered site in shade.

Athyrium

niponicum var. pictum

"Red Beauty"

Similar to the species with metallic grey-blue finely cut fronds and even brighter red veining and stalks. Height 20-30cm. Deciduous. Moist, sheltered site in shade.

Athyrium

niponicum var. pictum

"Ursula's Red"

A beautiful deciduous fern with wine-red leaf stalks and metallic grey-blue finely cut fronds that are flushed red towards the base. Height 20-30cm. Moist, sheltered site in shade.

Athyrium

otophorum

"Okanum"

Handsome broad arching fronds are silvered with red-flushed frond midribs. Height 60cm. Deciduous. Moist acid to neutral soil in part shade.

Athyrium

vidalii

A deciduous fern of open habit with dainty fronds, reddish when new and reddish stems. Height 45cm. Moist soil in part shade.

Aubrieta

"April Joy"

Mat forming alpine with slightly toothed evergreen leaves and double purple flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Cut back after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Argenteovariegata"

Mat-forming evergreen alpine with mid-green leaves, margined silvery white, and single, pale pinkish-mauve flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. March to April.

Aubrieta

"Astolat"

Mat-forming evergreen alpine with silver and grey leaves and lavender flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun Mar.-May. Trim after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Aureovariegata"

Mat-forming evergreen alpine with gold margined mid-green leaves and single mauve-pink flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun Mar.-May. Trim after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Blaumeise"

Evergreen, spreading mats of toothed green leaves and attractive large bright blue flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Jun. Trim after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Bressingham Pink"

Evergreen, spreading mats of toothed green leaves and attractive large deep pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Jun.

Aubrieta

"Bressingham Red"

Evergreen, spreading mats of toothed green leaves and attractive large mauve-red flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Jun.

Aubrieta

"Bubble Purple"

Evergreen, spreading mats of toothed green leaves and attractive semi-double reddish-purple flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Jun.

Aubrieta

"Doctor Mules"

A mat-forming evergreen alpine with single violet-purple flowers. Height 5cm. Spread 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Cut back after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Dr. Mules Variegated"

A mat-forming evergreen alpine with cream edged leaves and single violet-purple flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. March to April. Not as spreading as the plain leaved varieties.

Aubrieta

"Hamburger Stadtpark"

Mat forming alpine with slightly toothed evergreen leaves and mauve flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Cut back after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Ida"

Evergreen, spreading mats of toothed green leaves and attractive purplish-red flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Jun.

Aubrieta

"Joy"

Mat forming alpine with slightly toothed evergreen leaves and double purple flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Cut back after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Kitte"

Evergreen, spreading mats of toothed green leaves and attractive large violet-blue flowers with a light eye. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Jun. Trim after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Oakington Lavender"

An evergreen mat forming alpine with slightly toothed grey-green leaves and large lavender-pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Cut back after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Pink Beauty"

Evergreen, spreading mats of toothed green leaves and attractive large semi-double pink flowers with a light eye. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Jun. Trim after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Royal Blue"

Spreading evergreen, easy to grow with attractive veined mauve-blue flowers.Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Jun. Cut back hard after flowering. Seed raised so colour may vary.

Aubrieta

"Royal Red"

Spreading evergreen, easy to grow with attractive rich red flowers.Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Jun. Cut back hard after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Schloss Eckberg"

Hummocks of slightly toothed, glossy, evergreen leaves and large, red-purple flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Cut back after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Triumphant"

Mat forming alpine with slightly toothed evergreen leaves and light mauve-blue flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Cut back after flowering.

Aubrieta

"Wanda"

Mat forming alpine with slightly toothed evergreen leaves and double red flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Cut back after flowering.

Aubrieta

thessala

A small mat forming species

Aucuba

japonica

"Crotonifolia"

A rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy, yellow-speckled leaves. Small purple-red flowers followed by bright red berries. Height 3m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from April to May.

Aucuba

japonica

"Golden Spangles"

A rounded evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, speckled gold. Small purple-red flowers followed by bright red berries. Height 2-3m. Spread 3m. Well-drained soil in part shade. April to May. Fruits from June.

Aucuba

japonica

"Goldstrike"

A rounded evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, speckled gold and small purple-red flowers. Height 2-3m. Spread 3m. Well-drained soil in part shade. April to May.

Aucuba

japonica

"Pepperpot"

A more compact form of "Spotted Laurel". The evergreen, ovate, matt-green leaves are dotted with golden yellow spots. Insignificant reddish-purple flowers are produced in April. Height and spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in part shade.

Aucuba

japonica

"Picturata"

A rounded evergreen shrub with glossy leaves that have a conspicuous, central yellow splash, the broad margin speckled gold. Small purple-red flowers with creamy white anthers. Height 2-3m. Spread 3m. Well-drained soil in part shade. April to May.

Aucuba

japonica

"Sulphurea Marginata"

A rounded evergreen shrub with large, glossy green leaves, edged yellow. Small purple flowers. Height 3m. Spread 3m. Flowers from April to May. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Aucuba

japonica

"Variegata"

A rounded, evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, splashed and speckled yellow. Small purple-red flowers are followed by bright red berries. Height 3m. Spread 3m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from April to May.

Azorella

trifurcata

A dwarf, evergreen tight, cushion-forming alpine with tiny, deeply divided leaves and clusters of tiny yellow flowers. Height 5cm. Jun.-Aug.