Plant List D
| Dactylorhiza | foliosa | "Madeiran Orchid". An orchid with lance-shaped, generally plain leaves. Dense spikes of deep mauve flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun. | |
| Dactylorhiza | fuchsii | "Common Spotted Orchid". An orchid with lance-shaped, spotted leaves. Dense spikes of pink or white flowers. Height 25-50cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun. | |
| Dactylorhiza | maculata | Heath Spotted Orchid. An orchid with lance-shaped, plain or spotted leaves. Dense spikes of white, pink, red or mauve flowers. Height 15-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun. | |
| Dactylorhiza | majalis x foliosa | A garden hybrid with lanceolate leaves, deep green with variable deep maroon spotting. Flower spikes hold deep pink flowers with purple markings. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dactylorhiza | praetermissa | Southern Marsh Orchid. Spikes of flowers from pale pink-violet to deep red lilac. Height 20-70cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun. | |
| Dactylorhiza | purpurella | An orchid with lance-shaped, plain leaves. Dense spikes of deep mauve flowers. Height 15-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun. | |
| Dahlia | "Arabian Night" | Dark green foliage with stems holding deep maroon-black flowers with shining gold-green bracts showing between the petals. Height 1.2m. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Lift and store frost-free in winter. Jul.-Sep. | |
| Dahlia | "Art Nouveau" | A dwarf dahlia with dark foliage and bright purple-pink double flowers. Height 50cm. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Jun.-Sep. | |
| Dahlia | "Bednall Beauty" | A compact variety with dark, glossy, divided leaves and crimson semi-double flowers. Height 50cm. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Lift and store frost-free in winter. Jul.-Sep. | |
| Dahlia | "Bishop of Llandaff" | A superb dahlia with dark metallic bronze deeply divided leaves. Semi-double bright red flowers with bright yellow anthers. Height 1.1m. Well-drained soil in sun. Lift and store frost-free in winter. Jul.-Sep. | |
| Dahlia | "Clair de Lune" | Dusky green foliage and collarette flowers of a lovely creamy yellow with orange-yellow stamens. Height 90cm. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Jul.-Sep. | |
| Dahlia | "David Howard" | Burnt orange double "Decorative" flowers, with dark foliage. Height 90cm. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Jul.-Sep. | |
| Dahlia | "Exotic Dwarf" | A neat dwarf dahlia of upright habit and lovely lilac-pink flowers with a red centre. Height 30cm. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Jun.-Sep. | |
| Dahlia | "Moonfire" | A compact variety with single soft apricot flowers with a vermillion centre. Height 50cm. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Lift and store frost-free in winter. Jul.-Sep. | |
| Dahlia | "Nonette" | Peach and cream waterlily type flowers with streaks of red. Height 70cm. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Lift and store frost-free in winter. Jul.-Sep. | |
| Dalea | purpurea | Whorls of narrow leaves on upright stems and terminal cylindrical heads of purple clover-like flowers. Height 40-50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. | |
| Daphne | albowiana | Small evergreen shrub with yellow-green flowers in early spring followed by dark red fruits. Height 1m. Part shade in humus-rich well-drained soil. | |
| Daphne | alpina | A dwarf much branched shrub with linear grey-green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Daphne | bholua | "Jacqueline Postill" | Evergreen/semi-evergreen hardy form. Intensely fragrant white, purplish backed flowers. Usually in flower in January. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Height 1-2m. |
| Daphne | laureola ssp. philippii | A semi-prostrate, mildly suckering, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of slightly fragrant pale green to yellow-green flowers, followed by black fruit. Height 45cm. Spread 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Flowers from Feb | |
| Daphne | mezereum | An upright shrub with soft grey-green leaves. Clusters of fragrant pink to purplish pink flowers, before the leaves, followed by red fruit. Height 1.2m. Spread 1m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. February to March. | |
| Daphne | mezereum f. alba | An upright shrub with soft grey-green leaves. Clusters of fragrant creamy white flowers, before the leaves, followed by yellow fruit. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Feb.-Mar. Fruits from April. | |
| Daphne | mezereum var. rubra | An upright shrub with soft grey-green leaves. Clusters of fragrant deep purple-red flowers, before the leaves, followed by red fruit. Height 90cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from February to March. | |
| Daphne | odora | A rounded evergreen shrub with leathery deep green leaves. Clusters of fragrant deep purple-pink and white flowers, followed by red fruit. Height 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Feb.-Mar. | |
| Daphne | odora | "Aureomarginata" | An evergreen shrub with leathery green leaves,and yellow margins. Fragrant purple-red flowers. Height 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Feb.-Mar. |
| Daphne | odora | "Sakiwaka" | An evergreen shrub with glossy, pointed plain green leaves and pure white scented flowers. Height and spread 1.5m. Moist well-drained sheltered site in part shade. Mar.-Apr. Can get chlorotic on thin chalky soils. |
| Daphne | odora var. rubra | An evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and fragrant deep red flowers. Height 1.5m. Moist well-drained sheltered site in part shade. Mar.-Apr. Can get chlorotic on thin chalky soils. | |
| Daphne | tangutica | A upright, dense evergreen shrub with clusters of fragrant purple or pink flushed white flowers, followed by red fruit. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-May. | |
| Daphne | tangutica | "Retusa Group" | A compact evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, notched at the tips. Clusters of fragrant purple outside, white within flowers, followed by red fruit. Height 75cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-May. |
| Daphne | x hendersonii | "Ernst Hauser" | A petraea x cneorum hybrid, with small evergreen leaves and soft pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Pot culture or maybe Tufa. |
| Daphne | x napolitana | Scented deep pink flowers from Apr.-May on an evergreen plant. Height up to 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or shade. | |
| Daphne | x napolitana | "Bramdean" | A dwarf evergreen shrub with small glossy green leaves and very fragrant pink flowers. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May. |
| Daphne | x napolitana | "Meon" | Glossy green leaves with heavily scented clear pink flowers. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May, and again Aug.-Oct. |
| Daphne | x susannae | "Cheriton" | An arbuscula x "collina" hybrid. Forms a compact dwarf evergreen mound with fragrant pink flowers in spring and again in autumn. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. |
| Daphne | x transatlantica | "Beulah Cross" | (D. sericea Collina x D. caucasica) A small hardy evergreen shrub with cream-edged variegated foliage and intensely fragrant flowers, pink in bud, opening white. Height and spread 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from April to |
| Daphne | x transatlantica | "Eternal Fragrance" | (D. sericea Collina x D. caucasica) A small hardy evergreen shrub with narrow olive-green leaves and intensely fragrant flowers, pink in bud, opening white. Height and spread 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from April to May an |
| Davidia | involucrata | Handkerchief Tree. An attractive deciduous conical tree with red-stalked, heart-shaped, mid-green leaves. In spring small flowerheads are surrounded by two white bracts, followed by greenish brown fruit. Height 15m. Spread 10m. Moist well-drained soil in | |
| Decaisnea | fargesii | An upright shrub with dark green pinnate leaves tinged blue when young. Panicles of petalless, bell-shaped, green or yellow-green flowers, followed by long , dull, deep, metallic blue seed pods. Height 6m. Spread 6m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part | |
| Decumaria | barbara | A semi-evergreen climber with glossy dark green leaves and slightly fragrant, white flowers. Height up to 9m. Sheltered site in well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from June to July. Can be used as ground cover. | |
| Delosperma | congestum | Mats of densely packed succulent leaves and clear yellow daisy-like flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Delosperma | cooperi | Deep pink daisy flowers over tufts of fleshy green leaves. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Delosperma | nubigena | A prostrate, evergreen, succulent sub-shrub with fleshy elliptic yellow-green leaves and stemless golden-yellow daisies. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Delphinium | "Astolat" | A seed raised herbaceous perennial with tall spikes of lilac and pink flowers. Height 1.7m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Repeat flowers if cut back after flowering. | |
| Delphinium | "Black Knight" | A pacific hybrid perennial with tall spikes of deep purple flowers, with a black eye. Height 1.7m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-July. Repeat flowers if cut back after flowering. | |
| Delphinium | "Blue Jay" | A seed raised herbaceous perennial with tall spikes of mid-blue flowers with a black centre. Height 1.7m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. | |
| Delphinium | "Bluebird" | A seed raised herbaceous perennial with tall spikes of blue flowers with a white eye. Height 1.7m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. | |
| Delphinium | "Camelliard" | A pacific hybrid perennial with tall spikes of deep purple flowers, with creamy white eyes. Height 1.7m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-July. Repeat flowers if cut back after flowering. | |
| Delphinium | "Galahad" | A pacific hybrid perennial with tall spikes of pure white flowers. Height 1.7m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Repeat flowers if cut back after flowering. | |
| Delphinium | "Guinevere" | A pacific hybrid perennial with tall spikes of pale purple flowers, tinged pink with white eyes. Height 1.7m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-July. Repeat flowers if cut back after flowering. | |
| Delphinium | "King Arthur" | A seed raised herbaceous perennial with tall spikes of plum purple flowers with a white eye. Height 1.7m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Repeat flowers if cut back after flowering. | |
| Delphinium | "Summer Skies" | A seed raised herbaceous perennial with tall spikes of light sky-blue flowers. Height 1.7m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Repeat flowers if cut back after flowering. | |
| Delphinium | brunonianum | Deep green slightly rounded lobed leaves with stems of blue-purple dark-veined flat flowers in clusters. Height 15-40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Delphinium | grandiflorum | "Delfy Blue" | Deeply cut leaves and short spikes carrying intense blue flowers. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sept. |
| Delphinium | grandiflorum | "Delfy White" | Deeply cut leaves and short spikes carrying pure white flowers. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sept. |
| Delphinium | hansenii | A tap rooted herbaceous perennial with palmate to pinnate leaves and stems carrying many flowers in compact racemes from dark purple to blue or purple-red. Height 40-80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Sheltered site. | |
| Delphinium | likiangense | Deeply dissected leaves with spikes of bright blue flowers, tipped purple. Height 30-45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. | |
| Delphinium | pylzowii | Spikes of cobalt blue spurred flowers with deeper markings over dissected leaves. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. | |
| Deschampsia | cespitosa | "Bronze Veil" | A dense tufted evergreen grass with arching panicles of glistening, gold-brown spikelets . Height 1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Aug. |
| Deschampsia | cespitosa | "Northern Lights" | A dense tufted evergreen grass with narrow, variegated gold and green leaves with pink tinges. Panicles of golden flowers from early summer. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. |
| Desfontainea | spinosa | A dense, bushy shrub with holly-like leaves.Pendent, tubular red flowers, with yellow tips. Height 2m. Jul.-Sep. Moist, fertile lime-free soil in part shade. | |
| Deutzia | "Rosa Plena" | A hybrid shrub with dense heads of double flowers, opening pink and fading to white. Height 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Deutzia | crenata var nakiana | "Nikko" | A pretty compact,deciduous shrub with mid-green leaves, turning purple-red in autumn. Panicles of star-shaped white flowers.-. Height 60cm. Spread 1m. Moist soil in sun. Jun.-July. |
| Deutzia | pulchra | A pretty, upright deciduous shrub with arching branches and dark-green leaves, densely hairy. Masses of pendent, bell-shaped pink-tinged, white flowers from April to June. Height 2.5m. Moist soil in sun. | |
| Deutzia | scabra | "Pride of Rochester" | A pretty, upright shrub with dark-green leaves. Masses of star-shaped, double white flowers tinged with pink. Height 3m. Spread 2m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from May to July. |
| Deutzia | setchuensis | A slow growing deciduous shrub with mid-green ovate leaves and corymbs of starry white flowers. Height 1.5-2m. Spread 1.5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from July to August. | |
| Deutzia | x elegantissima | "Fasciculata" | A pretty deciduous shrub with erect heads of pink flowers and dainty green leaves. Height 1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-June. |
| Deutzia | x elegantissima | "Rosalind" | A pretty, rounded shrub with dull mid-green leaves. Masses of star-shaped, pink flushed white flowers. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. April to June. Prune out flowering stems. (After flowering!) |
| Deutzia | x hybrida | "Magicien" | A free-flowering form with neat green leaves and deep lilac-pink flowers. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from June to July. |
| Deutzia | x hybrida | "Mont Rose" | An upright, deciduous shrub with dark green leaves. Masses of star-shaped purple-pink flowers with wavy petals, and yellow anthers. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.2m. Moist soil in sun. Flowers from May to June. |
| Deutzia | x hybrida | "Strawberry Fields" | A deciduous upright, bushy shrub with mid-green leaves. Large cup-shaped flowers, deep crimson outside, white flushed pink inside. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m. Moist soil in sun. Flowers from May to June. |
| Deutzia | x kalmiflora | A deciduous shrub with dark green leaves and carmine flowers flushed white. The leaves turn purple in autumn. Height and spread 1.5m. Moist soil in sun. Flowers from April to June. | |
| Deutzia | x rosea | A pretty, compact, deciduous, rounded shrub with arching branches and dark green leaves. Masses of star-shaped, pink flowers, tinged darker pink outside. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.2m. Moist soil in sun. Flowers from April to June. | |
| Deutzia | x rosea | "Carminea" | A pretty, compact, deciduous, rounded shrub with arching branches and dark green leaves. Masses of star-shaped, white flowers, tinged darker pink outside. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.2m. Moist soil in sun. Flowers from April to June. |
| Dianthus | "Allspice" | Loose mounds of grey-green leaves with stems of pink single flowers laced crimson. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Blue Hills" | A hummock of pointed grey-blue leaves and short stems carrying crimson-pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. May-June. | |
| Dianthus | "Cecil Wyatt" | An evergreen with scented, double deep rose flowers with a darker eye over grey-green leaves. Height 30cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. Jun-Aug.. | |
| Dianthus | "Chastity" | Mounds of grey-green leaves with stems of white fragrant single flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Cherry Pie" | An evergreen with lightly-scented, deep crimson flowers on long stems over grey-green leaves. Height 30cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. Jun-Aug.. | |
| Dianthus | "Cheryl" | A compact mound of grey-green leaves and double deep red carnation flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Cranmere Pool" | An evergreen with double pure white flowers with a hint of pink over grey-green leaves. Height 25-45cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Devon Cream" | A compact mound of grey-green leaves bearing chrome-yellow double flowers with magenta flushes. Height 30cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Devon Glow" | A compact evergreen with scented, semi-double lavender-pink flowers over grey-green leaves. Height 30cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. Jun-Aug.. | |
| Dianthus | "Devon Velvet" | A compact mound of grey-green leaves and purple scented flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. | |
| Dianthus | "Doris" | Reliable garden "Pink." Semi-double rose-pink flowers with a darker centre. Height 25cm. Sunny well-drained spot. | |
| Dianthus | "Eleanor's Old Irish" | Loose mounds of grey-green leaves with stems of dark red double fragrant flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Ethel Hurford" | Loose mounds of grey-green leaves with stems of cerise-pink double fragrant flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Fimbriatus" | Loose mounds of grey-green leaves with stems of white double very fragrant flowers with frilly edges. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Gran's Favourite" | A laced modern pink forming a compact mound. Double white, clove-scented flowers with mauve centres and margins. Height 25-45cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May to June. | |
| Dianthus | "Houndspool Cheryl" | An evergreen with double red carnation-like flowers over grey-green leaves. Height 25-45cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Icomb" | Loose mounds of grey-green leaves with stems of pink fragrant single flowers that fade to a blush pink. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Inshriach Dazzler" | A compact mound of single, short stemmed deep carmine-red flowers, with fringed petals. Height 8-10cm. Full sun in gritty soil. May-Jun.. | |
| Dianthus | "La Bourboule Albus" | A compact mound of grey-green leaves with clusters of clove-scented, single, short stemmed pure white flowers, with fringed petals. Height 8-10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Leuchtkugel" | A compact hummock of grey leaves with short stems carrying pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. | |
| Dianthus | "Little Jock" | An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey leaves and clusters of clove-scented, semi-double, pale pink flowers, with a maroon eye. Height 8-10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Marshmallow" | A taller variety bearing very scented soft pink double flowers. Height 30-40cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Matthew" | Loose mounds of grey-green leaves with stems of bright pink single flowers laced pinky-red. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Monica Wyatt" | Mounds of grey-green leaves and long stems carrying double phlox-pink scented flowers with a ruby-red centre. Height 30cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Mrs. Sinkins" | Old variety. Double highly scented white flowers. Sprawling habit. Height 30cm. Sunny well-drained spot. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Nyewoods Cream" | An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves with scented cream flowers. Height 5-8cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-June. | |
| Dianthus | "Pike's Pink" | Forms a compact mound of clove-scented, double, pale pink flowers, with darker centres. Height 15cm. Full sun in gritty soil. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Prince Charming" | A compact mound of grey-green leaves with small pink flowers. Height 8cm. Gritty well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Rachel" | Mounds of blue-grey leaves with short stems carrying fragrant pale pink double flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. | |
| Dianthus | "Ralph Gould" | Beetroot-red flowers over grey-green, needle-like foliage. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Rivendell" | A small alpine pink with mats of dark green leaves and stems bearing clear pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. Apr.-May. | |
| Dianthus | "Rose de Mai" | A very old variety with loose mounds of grey-green leaves and stems of heavily fragrant pink semi-double flowers with a darker eye. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Strawberries & Cream" | Double pale pink flowers with darker lines and flecks. Height 30cm. Poor well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep. | |
| Dianthus | "Unique" | Loose mounds of grey-green leaves with stems of single deep velvet-red fragrant flowers with mauve markings. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Valda Wyatt" | A modern pink forming a compact mound. Double, clove-scented, pale lavender-pink flowers with slightly darker centres. Height 25-45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May.-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Beauty" | An Alpine Pink with double deep pink fragrant flowers over grey-green leaves. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Can Can" | An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves with double pink, scented flowers. Height 15cm. Poor well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Cyclops" | An alpine Pink with fragrant double pink flowers with a red band over grey-green leaves. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Dawn" | An alpine pink with double pale-pink flowers with a darker centre. Height 15cm. Poor, well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Gem" | An alpine "pink" with fragrant double red and white flowers over grey-green leaves. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Joy" | An alpine pink forming a compact mound. Lilac-pink flowers with a dark eye. Height 15cm. Poor well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Magenta" | An alpine pink forming a compact mound of spiky, blue-green leaves and sweetly scented vivid magenta-pink flowers. Height 10cm. Poor well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Misty Morn" | Domes of grey leaves and single dusky mauve flowers. Height 12cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Pretty Lady" | An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves with lilac-pink frilled semi-double, highly scented flowers. Height 15cm. Poor well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Ruby" | An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves with ruby-red flowers. Height 15cm. Poor well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Turncoat" | Grey mounds with single deep cerise pink flowers with a darker eye. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whatfield Var." | An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves with small, single lilac-pink, scented flowers. Height 15cm. Poor well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | "Whitehill" | A hummock of tight grey-green leaves and almost stemless bright pink flowers with a crimson eye. Height 10cm. Poor well-drained soil in sun. Apr-May. | |
| Dianthus | anatolicus | An alpine pink forming a large mound of prickly needle-like leaves. White-pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained, poor, peaty soil in sun. May to June. | |
| Dianthus | anatolicus | An alpine pink forming a large, evergreen mound of needle-like leaves. and small pinky-white flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dianthus | callizonus | Tufts of grey-green leaves bearing relatively large lavender-pink flowers with a purple and white speckled central zone. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dianthus | microlepis ssp. musalae | Pinky-red flowers over neat cushions, May-Jun. Height 8-10cm. Gritty lime-free conditions, trough or Alpine house. | |
| Dianthus | pavonius | A cushion forming alpine with linear tapering leaves and relatively large flowers varying from pale to purplish-red. Height 10cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. June. | |
| Dianthus | petraeus ssp. noeanus | Cushion-forming alpine with narrow, green, tapering leaves carrying stems with a solitary white frilly, scented flower in late Spring. Height 10-15cm. | |
| Dianthus | subacaulis | Cushions of bluish-green leaves with stems of solitary scented deep pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. | |
| Dicentra | "Adrian Bloom" | A clump-forming perennial with grey-green leaves. Nodding racemes of narrow, dark carmine-red flowers. Height 35cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug. | |
| Dicentra | "Bacchanal" | Racemes of dusky crimson flowers over finely divided grey green leaves. Height 35cm.Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug. | |
| Dicentra | "King of Hearts" | Beautiful bluish, feathery foliage on a compact plant. Deep pink hanging flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Nov. | |
| Dicentra | "Luxuriant" | A spreading perennial with lobed, deep green leaves. Racemes of red flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jul. | |
| Dicentra | "Pearl Drops" | A spreading perennial with glaucous, blue-green leaves. Racemes of pink tinted white flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jul. | |
| Dicentra | "Pearl Drops" | A spreading perennial with glaucous, blue-green leaves. Racemes of pink tinted white flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jul. | |
| Dicentra | "Silver Beads" | Racemes of white flowers over grey-green divided leaves. Height 25-35cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug. | |
| Dicentra | "Stuart Boothman" | Short racemes of deep pink flowers over divided blue-green foliage. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug. | |
| Dicentra | eximea | "Snowdrift" | Dense clumps of finely divided grey-green leaves, with pendulous white flowers on stems of 60cm. May onwards. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. |
| Dicentra | formosa | A spreading perennial with lobed, grey to mid-green leaves. Racemes of flowers in shades of pink held above the foliage. Height 45cm. moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun. | |
| Dicentra | formosa | "Alba" | A spreading herbaceous perennial with lobed, mid-green leaves. Racemes of white flowers held high above the foliage. Height 45cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun. Herbaceous. |
| Dicentra | formosa | "Aurora" | A spreading perennial with filigree, grey-green foliage. Racemes of rose-pink flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jul. |
| Dicentra | spectabilis | Arching sprays of pink and white heart-shaped flowers from Apr.-Jul. Height 70cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. | |
| Dicentra | spectabilis | "Alba" | Herbaceous perennial with arching stems of white, pendant heart-shaped flowers from Apr.-Jul. Height 60-75cm. well-drained soil in part shade. |
| Dicentra | spectabilis | "Gold Heart" | Sprays of pink and white heart-shaped flowers over yellow foliage. Height 70cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-Jul. |
| Dicksonia | antarctica | A tree-like deciduous fern with stiff fronds, pale green at first darkening with age. Can produce up to 30 new fronds per year. Height 2-6m. Spread 4m. Protect from frost. Moist well-drained sheltered site. | |
| Dictamnus | albus | A perennial with aromatic, lemon-scented leaves and pretty white or pinkish white flowers with long projecting stamens, on tall spikes. Height 40-90cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug. | |
| Dictamnus | albus var. purpureus | A perennial with aromatic, lemon-scented leaves and pretty lilac-mauve flowers with long projecting stamens, on tall spikes. Height 40-90cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug. | |
| Dierama | "Guinevere" | A clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves. Graceful arching stems of pendulous, funnel-shaped white flowers. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Keep moist in summer. | |
| Dierama | "Lancelot" | A clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves. Graceful arching stems of pendulous, funnel-shaped mid-pink flowers. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Keep moist in summer. | |
| Dierama | "Merlin" | A clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves. Graceful arching stems of pendulous, funnel-shaped dark purple-red flowers. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Keep moist in summer. | |
| Dierama | "Snowbell" | A clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves. Graceful arching stems of pendulous, funnel-shaped white flowers. Height 1-1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Keep moist in summer. | |
| Dierama | dracomontanum | A clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves. Graceful arching stems of delicate, bell-shaped mauve- to coral-pink flowers. Height 45-60m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Aug. | |
| Dierama | galpinii | A relatively hardy species with upright tufts of evergreen foliage and stiff stems of flowers bearing pendulous light to magenta-pink bells. Height 1-1.2m. Sheltered sunny site in well-drained soil. Keep moist in summer Jul.-Aug. Seed raised so colour may | |
| Dierama | igneum | A clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves and arching stems of hanging funnel-shaped red-pink flowers. Height 45-60cm. Sheltered sunny site in well-drained soil. Keep moist in summer. Jul.-Aug. | |
| Dierama | pauciflorum | A tufted, clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves and arching stems of largish, open, bell-shaped pink flowers. Height 55cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. Seed raised so colour may vary. | |
| Dierama | pendulum | A tufted, clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves and arching stems of delicate, open, bell-shaped purple-pink flowers. Height 1-2m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. | |
| Dierama | pulcherrimum | A clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves. Graceful arching stems of delicate, bell-shaped deep pink flowers. Height 1-1.5m. Jul.-Aug.Seed raised so colour may vary. | |
| Diervilla | sessiflora | A thicket-forming, deciduous shrub spreading by suckers, with plain green leaves and clusters of sulphur-yellow flowers. Height 1.4m. Spread 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from May to July. | |
| Diervilla | x splendens | A small suckering deciduous shrub, with veined leaves and clusters of sulphur-yellow flowers on purplish stems. Height 1.4m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May to July. | |
| Digitalis | "Foxy Pink" | A new perennial foxglove with shiny deep green leaves and spikes of pale pink flowers over a long period. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Jun.-Sept. Cut down for repeat flowering. ( after the 1st. flowering.) | |
| Digitalis | "John Innes Tetra" | A perennial form with veined, glossy, strap-like, dark green leaves. Dense spikes of yellow flowers marked honey-brown. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. | |
| Digitalis | "Primrose Bells" | A dwarf perennial with lance-shaped dull green leaves and short spikes of hanging primrose-yellow bells. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. | |
| Digitalis | ferruginea | An herbaceous perennial with dark green strap-like leaves. Tubular golden brown flowers with red-brown veins inside. Height 1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-July. | |
| Digitalis | ferruginea | "Gelber Herold" | An herbaceous perennial with dark green strap-like leaves. Unlike the species this should have larger yellow flowers. Height 1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May.-July. |
| Digitalis | fontanesii | A hardy perennial foxglove with bright green smooth linear leaves and short spikes of creamy-yellow flowers spotted brown inside. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul. | |
| Digitalis | grandiflora | A short-lived perennial with veined, dark green leaves. Well-spaced tubular pale yellow flowers with brown veins inside. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul. | |
| Digitalis | laevigata | A clump-forming perennial with mid-green leaves. Tubular brown-yellow flowers each with a white lower lip and reddish brown veins inside. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. June to July. | |
| Digitalis | lanata | A short-lived perennial with mid-green leaves. Spikes of tubular fawn flowers, with a lighter cream lip and violet-brown veins inside. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Aug. | |
| Digitalis | obscura | Branched stems of evergreen leaves with spikes of orange-browny red flowers. Height 70-90cm. sunny spot in well-drained soil. Not fully hardy. May-Jul. | |
| Digitalis | parviflora | A short-lived, self-seeding perennial with softly hairy, dark green leaves. Dense spikes of orange-brown flowers each with a purple-brown lip. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. | |
| Digitalis | purpurea | Common Foxglove. A perennial with hairy, dark green leaves. One sided spikes of flowers in mixed colours. Height 1-2m. Most soils in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. | |
| Digitalis | purpurea | "Excelsior Hybrids" | A short-lived perennial with hairy, dark green leaves. One sided spikes in pastel shaded of purple, pink, white, or yellow flowers, some spotted. Height 1-2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. |
| Digitalis | purpurea | "Foxy" | A shorter version of our common Foxglove with hairy, dark green leaves. One sided spikes of flowers in mixed colours. Height 80cm. Most soils in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. |
| Digitalis | purpurea | "Gloxinoides" | Common Foxglove. A perennial with hairy, dark green leaves. One sided spikes of slightly flared flowers in mixed colours. Height 1-2m. Most soils in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. |
| Digitalis | purpurea | "Pam's Choice" | A new selection with spikes of creamy white flowers with burgundy-wine throats. Height 1-1.5m. Most soils in sun or part shade. May.-Jun. |
| Digitalis | purpurea | "Snow Thimble" | A perennial with hairy, dark green leaves. One sided spikes of pure white flowers. Height 1-2m. Most soils in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. |
| Digitalis | purpurea | "Sutton's Apricot" | A short-lived perennial with hairy, dark green leaves. One sided spikes of soft apricot flowers. Height 1-2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. |
| Digitalis | purpurea f. albiflora | Common Foxglove. A perennial with hairy, dark green leaves. One sided spikes of white flowers. Height 1-2m. Most soils in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. | |
| Digitalis | stewartii | An exceptionally tall foxglove with glossy deep green leaves and many long thin spires of large-lipped dark-veined orange flowers. Height 1.5-2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul. | |
| Digitalis | trojana | A perennial foxglove with glossy deep green, lance-shaped leaves and many long thin spires of white flowers with amber throats. Height 1-1.5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul. | |
| Digitalis | x mertonensis | A short-lived perennial with veined, glossy, dark green leaves. Dense spikes of strawberry pink flowers. Self-seeds. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. | |
| Digitalis | x mertonensis | "Strawberry Fayre" | A short-lived perennial with veined, glossy, dark green leaves. Dense spikes of strawberry pink flowers. Self-seeds. Height 75-90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. |
| Diospyros | kaki | "Chinese Persimmon". A large shrub mainly grown for the wonderful orange-red to orange-yellow and plum-purple autumn colour of its large lustrous leaves. Orange-yellow tomato-like fruits in late summer. Height and spread 3-4m. Well-drained sheltered site | |
| Dipelta | floribunda | A deciduous shrub related to Weigela but with fragrant pink flowers with a yellow throat. Leaves open a bronze colour at first on reddish stems. Height 2m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-June. | |
| Dipelta | yunnanensis | A deciduous shrub related to Weigela but with fragrant cream flowers with an orange throat. Leaves open a bronze colour at first on reddish stems. Height 2m. Best in well-drained soil in sun. May-June. | |
| Dipteronia | sinensis | A large deciduous shrub or small tree with large pinnate leaves with red stems and veins. the inconspicuous small white flowers are followed by large clusters of red winged seeds. Height 3-4m. Well-drained soil in sun. April-May. | |
| Disporopsis | pernyi | An evergreen perennial with upright to arching stems of deep green leaves and hanging sweet scented white bells with flared mouths. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in shade. Apr.-May. | |
| Disporum | hookeri | Branched stems of mid-green ovate leaves with hanging creamy-white flowers followed by large orange-red berries. Height 40-60cm. Moist soil in part shade. Mar.-May. | |
| Disporum | sessile | "Variegatum" | A spreading perennial with elegant dark green leaves, variously striped white. Pendent, tubular green tipped white flowers, followed by black berries. Height 45cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun. |
| Dodecatheon | alpinum | A primula relative with neat clumps of pale to mid-green leaves and stems of pink flowers with a yellow band at the base and swept-back petals. Height 30cm. Moist soil in part shade. Mar.-Apr. Herbaceous. | |
| Dodecatheon | clevelandii | A clumping perennial with ovate pale green leaves and stems with swept-back five-petalled flowers magenta to pink in colour with a yellow band. Height 20-40cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. | |
| Dodecatheon | clevelandii ssp. insulare | A clump-forming perennial with ovate pale green leaves and stems with swept-back five-petalled flowers, pink in colour with a yellow band. Height 20-40cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. | |
| Dodecatheon | cusickii | Clumps of ovate leaves with stems of lavender to magenta flowers with a yellow band. Height 25cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. | |
| Dodecatheon | dentatum | A primula relative with neat clumps of pale to mid-green leaves and slender stems of white flowers with swept-back petals. Height 20cm. Moist soil in part shade. Mar.-Apr. Herbaceous. | |
| Dodecatheon | jeffreyi | An herbaceous plant with rosettes of long oval leaves and stems carrying umbels of purple-pink reflex-petaled flowers. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May. | |
| Dodecatheon | media | A charming perennial with clumps of pale green leaves. Sturdy stems of pale pink to magenta-pink flowers with swept-back petals. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May. | |
| Dodecatheon | media | "Alba" | Strong stems carry white flowers with reflexed petals. Height 25cm. Moist, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May. |
| Dodecatheon | pulchellum | From clumps of oblanceolate leaves, arise stems of cerise-pink flowers with swept-back petals and dark centres. Height 35cm. Moist soil in part shade. Mar.-May | |
| Dodecatheon | pulchellum | "Red Wings" | An herbaceous perennial with clumps of soft pale green leaves. Sturdy stems of deep magenta-pink flowers with swept-back petals. Height 35cm. Moist soil in part shade. Mar.-Apr. |
| Dodecatheon | redolens | Stems of magenta flowers with swept-back petals and dark centres. Height 40cm. Moist sun in part shade. Mar.-May | |
| Doodia | media | Related to Blechnum, this species has pinkish-red new fronds that change to pale and then dark green. Height 30-45cm. Moist well-drained sheltered site in part shade. Needs winter protection. | |
| Doronicum | "Little Leo" | A slowly spreading herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped green leaves. Golden yellow daisy-like flowerheads. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-Apr. | |
| Doronicum | columnae | A dwarf perennial forming clumps of ovate leaves with stems carrying solitary yellow daisy-like flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.-Apr. | |
| Doronicum | orientale | "Magnificum" | A slowly spreading perennial with heart-shaped green leaves and large yellow daisy-like flowerheads. Height 50cm. Moist soil probably in partial shade. Mar.-Apr. |
| Draba | aizoides | A cushion of dark green rosettes of needle-like leaves with dense clusters of small bright yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. March to April. | |
| Dracocephalum | argunense | A clump-forming perennial with small hairy leaves. Pretty bluish purple tubular flowers. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dracocephalum | argunense | "Fuji White" | A clump-forming perennial with small hairy leaves and white tubular flowers. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. |
| Dracocephalum | austriacum | An upright herbaceous perennial with hairy stems, pinnate leaves and whorls of bright blue flowers. Height 20-30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dracocephalum | botryoides | Semi-prostrate stems of pinnatisected hairy leaves and relatively large pink lipped flowers. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dracocephalum | grandiflorum | A clump forming perennial with deep green obtuse, crenate leaves and dark blue-violet hooded flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. | |
| Dracocephalum | hemsleyanum | A clump-forming perennial with small linear green leaves clothing the stems. Pretty bluish purple tubular flowers. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dracocephalum | peregrinum | Stems with whorls of narrow foliage and clusters of bright blue hooded flowers. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Dracocephalum | renatii | Stems of grey leaves up to 25cm. with terminal spikes of creamy-white flowers. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. | |
| Drimys | winteri var. chilensis | Dense, upright evergreen shrub with aromatic bark and leathery leaves, dark green above, blue-white beneath. Large clusters of fragrant ivory white flowers from April to May . Height 15m. Frost hardy. Well-drained sheltered site in sun. | |
| Drosanthemum | hispidum | An evergreen succulent glossy petaled deep purplish red flowers. Height 10cm. Sheltered site in sun. May-Aug. Not fully hardy.. | |
| Dryas | octopetala | "Minor" | A compact, mat-forming subshrub with wrinkled green leaves, white beneath. Upward-facing, cup-shaped creamy white flowers with yellow stamens. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. |
| Dryopteris | affinis | The Golden Scale Fern. A native semi-evergreen fern up to 1m. high. The golden scales give this fern a light attractive appearance. Adaptable to most conditions, from dry shade to some sun (given a moist spot). | |
| Dryopteris | affinis | "Crispa Congesta" | "Congested Golden Scale Fern". A dwarf semi-evergreen form with highly congested, overlapping, crisped upright growing fronds. Height 25cm. Prefers moist soil in part shade, but will tolerate dry-shade. |
| Dryopteris | affinis | "Cristata Angustata" | "Cristate Golden Scale Fern". A dwarf evergreen fern with wide crisped and congested fronds twisted at the tips. Height 30cm. Spread 30cm. Prefers moist soil in part shade, but tolerates dry shade. |
| Dryopteris | affinis | "Cristata" | Golden Male Fern. A handsome fern with crested, arched fronds twisted at the tips. Height 90cm. Spread 90cm. Evergreen. Hardy. Moist sheltered site in shade. |
| Dryopteris | affinis | "Pinderi" | A native semi-evergreen fern with narrow fronds terminating in a slender point. Height 60-90cm. Prefers moist soil in part shade, but tolerates dry shade. |
| Dryopteris | affinis | "Polydactyla Dadds'" | An elegant fern with arching fronds, whose pinnae are crested or forked. Height 90cm. Moist soil in part shade. |
| Dryopteris | buschiana | A deciduous species with arching glossy pale green fronds. Height 70cm. Moist soil in part shade. | |
| Dryopteris | carthusiana | "Narrow Buckler Fern". Narrow triangular, much divided yellowish-green fronds. Height 1m. Moist soil in part shade. | |
| Dryopteris | cristata | The Crested Wood Fern. Fronds develop in an open rosette with the fertile fronds being held upright and the sterile ones spreading. moist soil in shade. | |
| Dryopteris | cycadina | An evergreen fern with long stems that unfurl resembling an elephants' trunk. from which pairs of sword shaped dark green and slightly hairy leaves are produced. Height 1m. Moist soil in part shade. | |
| Dryopteris | dilatata | "Crispa Whiteside" | "Cristate Broad Buckler Fern". A handsome deciduous fern with golden-green, prettily crisped and wavy fronds with midribs and stalks covered in dark brown scales. Height 65cm. Moist well-drained soil in shade. Dislikes chalk. |
| Dryopteris | dilatata | "Lepidota Cristata" | "Broad Buckler Fern". A handsome deciduous fern with dark green, prettily crisped, finely divided fronds with midribs and stalks covered in red-gold scales. Height 50cm. Moist well-drained soil in shade. |
| Dryopteris | dilatata | "Recurved Form" | A semi-evergreen fern with erect arching fronds. The individual leaflets curve downwards. Height 60-90cm. Moist soil in part shade. |
| Dryopteris | erythrosora | Triangular fronds which are copper-red when young slowly turn dark green with green midribs. Height 60cm. Semi-evergreen. Moist soil in shade. | |
| Dryopteris | erythrosora | "Prolifera" | A handsome evergreen fern, slowly creeping, forming finely divided triangular fronds which are bronze when young, slowly turning dark green with green midribs. Height 25-30cm. Moist soil in part shade. |
| Dryopteris | filix-mas | The native male fern forming tall mid-green feathery fronds with green midribs. Height 1m. Moist soil in part shade. Deciduous. | |
| Dryopteris | filix-mas | "Barnesii" | "Male Fern". A tall narrow form making a neat specimen with arching green fronds. Height 1m. Moist soil in dappled shade. Will tolerate drier conditions. Semi-evergreen. |
| Dryopteris | filix-mas | "Crispa Cristata" | "Crested Male Fern". A low growing, deciduous compact form with well crisped fronds ruffled at the edges with green midribs. Height 50cm. Prefers moist soil in part shade. |
| Dryopteris | filix-mas | "Linearis Polydactylon" | The Linear Male Fern. A semi-evergreen fern with tall, thin, linear fronds terminating in a finger-like crest. Height 1m. Tolerates most conditions. |
| Dryopteris | filix-mas | "Linearis" | The "Linear Male Fern". This form has tall, thin linear bright green fronds. Height and spread 75cm. Prefers moist soil in part shade but will take some dryness. Semi-evergreen. |
| Dryopteris | goldieana | A lovely deciduous fern with tightly packed lime-green fronds. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. | |
| Dryopteris | marginalis | A hardy deciduous fern with broadly triangular dark blue-green shiny fronds carried in tussocks. Height 60cm. Moist soil in part shade. | |
| Dryopteris | sieboldii | An unusual fern with leathery broadly lance-shaped, pinnate pale, glaucous green fronds. Occasionally fronds are bipinnate at the base. Height 60cm. Moist humus-rich soil in shade. | |
| Dryopteris | stewartii | A deciduous fern with elongated triangular bipinnate fronds Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. | |
| Dryopteris | tokyoensis | A deciduous fern with erect, narrowly lance-shaped fronds with pale green pinnae. Height 60-90cm. Well-drained soil in shade. | |