Plant List 2009 - D

Dactylorhiza		hybrids	Orchids with lance-shaped, plain or spotted leaves. Dense spikes of white, pink, red or mauve flowers. Height 15-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or 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, usually 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		"Candy Eyes"	A compact variety with black filigree foliage and pale pink flowers with a strong magenta stripe in the middle of each petal. Height 40cm. Well-drained fertile 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		"Ellen Houston"	Dark bronze-green foliage with stems holding small decorative type flowers of scarlet red. Height 40cm. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Lift and store frost-free in winter. 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		"Knockout"	A compact variety with black lacquered foliage and bright yellow ribbed, sunflower-like flowers with prominent orange centres. Height 50cm. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Lift and store frost-free in winter. Jul.-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.
Dahlia		"Twinings After Eight"	A neat variety with dull blackish foliage and single white flowers with prominent yellow centres. Height 70-90cm. Well-drained fertile soil in sun. Lift and store frost-free in winter. Jul.-Sep.
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	giraldii		A deciduous shrub with pale blue-green leaves and terminal clusters of lemon-scented bright yellow flowers followed by red berries. Height 60-90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun.
Daphne	jasminea		An evergreen miniature shrub with small, narrow blue-green leaves and small white flowers opening from pink buds. Height 30cm. moist well-drained soil in sun. Needs winter protection.
Daphne	kosaninii		Obtained as, but possibly Daphne dominii. An evergreen species of dwarf, rounded habit with narrow dark green foliage and clusters of semi-closed pink flowers. Height 30-50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.
Daphne	laureola		A bushy evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of slightly fragrant pale green to yellow-green flowers are followed by black fruit. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from February to March. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
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 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	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	"Mae-jima"	An evergreen shrub with leathery green leaves,and strong, wide yellow margins. Fragrant pink flowers. Height 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from February to March.
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	hybrid	An upright evergreen shrub with leathery deep green leaves, narrower than D. odora. Clusters of very fragrant white deep purple-pink backed flowers, followed by red fruit. Height 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from February to March
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	oleoides		A small evergreen shrub with fragrant, creamy-white star flowers followed by orange-red berries. Height 30-70cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.
Daphne	oleoides ssp. kurdica		A small evergreen shrub with fragrant, creamy-white star flowers followed by orange berries. Height 50-70cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.
Daphne	pontica		A spreading evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant yellow-green flowers, followed by black fruit. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from February to March.
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 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
Degenia	velebitica		Loose cushions of narrow silver-grey leaves and four-petalled lemon yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.
Deinanthe	caerulea		An herbaceous perennial with stems of green, serrated, rough, deeply veined leaves and clusters of purple-blue flowers. Height 35cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Aug.-Sept.
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		"Delight Mix"	A seed raised strain. Spikes of mostly double flowers with colours ranging from light to violet-blue including white and pink shades. Height 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sep.
Delphinium		"Dwarf Pacific Hybrids"	Seed raised. Spikes of flowers with colours ranging from light to violet-blue including white and pink shades. Height 1-1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sep.
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		"Magic Fountains"	Seed raised dwarf variety. Spikes of flowers with colours ranging from light to violet-blue including white and pink shades. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sep.
Delphinium		"New Millenium Mix"	A superior mix of vigorous, winter hardy perennials with full blossoms in whites, pinks, mauves, and blues. Height 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sep.
Delphinium		"Pacific Hybrids"	Seed raised. Spikes of flowers with colours ranging from light to violet-blue including white and pink shades. Height 1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sep.
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	likiangense		Deeply dissected leaves with spikes of bright blue flowers, tipped purple. Height 30-45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.
Delphinium	oxysepalum		A european species with green palmate leaves and spikes of deep blue flowers with dark centres. Height 90cm. moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.
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	gracilis		An elegant, slender species with mid-green leaves and masses of pure white flowers. Height and spread 1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from April to May.
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	"Candidissima"	A pretty, upright, deciduous shrub with dark-green leaves and masses of star-shaped, double white flowers. Height 3.5m. Spread 2.5m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from May to July. Prune after flowering.
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	setchuenensis		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	setchuenensis var corymbiflora		A slow growing deciduous shrub with mid-green ovate leaves, broader than the type species, 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		"Berlin Snow"	Tight mounds of blue-green needle-like leaves and short stems of shaggy white flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. May-June.
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		"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		"Dainty Dame"	An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves with short stems of pure white flowers with red eye. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus		"Doris"	Reliable garden "Pink." Semi-double rose-pink flowers with a darker centre. Height 25cm. Sunny well-drained spot.
Dianthus		"Dubarry"	Hummocks of narrow grey-green leaves with stems of scented double mid-pink flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
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		"Fire Star"	An alpine pink forming a compact mound of spiky, blue-green leaves and sweetly scented red flowers with a crimson edge. Height 10cm. Poor well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus		"Frilly"	An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves and scented fully double shocking pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus		"Fusiler"	An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves and scented bright red flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus		"Hidcote"	An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves and scented double cerise-red flowers. Height 10cm. 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		"Inchmery"	Mounds of grey-green leaves and stems carrying very fragrant, soft pink, double flowers. Height 25cm. "Well-drained poor 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		"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		"Mystic Star"	Loose mounds of grey-green leaves with stems of scented white single flowers laced crimson. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.
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		"Pop Star"	Loose mounds of grey-green leaves with stems of scented semi-double deep pink flowers with a crimson base. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.
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		"Raspberry Sundae"	An evergreen with sweetly scented double pink flowers with a crimson eye over grey-green leaves. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-Jun.
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		"Rosebud"	Hummocks of narrow green leaves with stems of scented semi-double orange-pink flowers, shaped like rosebuds. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus		"Six Hills"	A hummock of pointed grey-blue leaves and short stems carrying highly scented mid-pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. May-June.
Dianthus		"Stardust"	An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves and scented fully double apricot-pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus		"Warden Hybrid"	An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves and scented semi-double cerise-pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained poor 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 No. 7"	An alpine pink forming a compact mound of grey-green leaves with rose-pink, scented flowers with a dark eye. Height 15cm. Poor well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
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	alpinus	"Joan's Blood"	A cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with glossy dark green leaves. and single magenta-pink flowers, with crimson centres. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Not very happy on chalk.
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	deltoides	"Arctic Fire"	A mat-forming perennial with narrow dark green leaves. Single, white flowers, with a red eye. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-July.
Dianthus	erinaceous		A cushion-forming perennial with mid-green leaves and single star-shaped, pink flowers, with bearded petals on short stems. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.
Dianthus	freynii		An alpine pink forming a compact mound of narrow grey-green leaves, with small soft pink flowers. Height 3cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus	glacialis ssp. gelida		Hummocks of dark green leaves and stems of pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus	haematocalyx ssp. pindicola		A cushion of greyish leaves and almost stemless flowers of purple-pink. Height 10cm. Well drained gritty soil in sun. Apr.-May.
Dianthus	kuznetzowii		A distinctive species with dense tufts of needle-like foliage and wiry stems of creamy-white fluted flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus	lumnitzeri		Single, pale pink, fragrant, fringed flowers over tufts of grey-green leaves. Height 10cm. Gritty 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	pinifolius		Compact cushion forming species with narrow green leaves and stems carrying dense heads of rose-purple or lilac flowers. Height 8cm. Gritty poor soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus	subacaulis		Cushions of bluish-green leaves with stems of solitary scented deep pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Dianthus	turkestanicus		Mats of tight blue-green foliage with long stems bearing single, fragrant white flowers flushed violet. Height 20-40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.
Dianthus	x arvernensis		An alpine pink forming a compact, evergreen grey mound with masses of deep pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Diascia		"Belmore Beauty"	A charming, perennial with variegated creamy-yellow edged leaves and racemes of deep salmon pink flowers. Height 20cm. Spread 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep. Prune hard after flowering.
Diascia		"Coral Belle"	A new variety with deep salmon flowers with a red eye. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun or grow in containers. May-Oct. Not fully hardy.
Diascia		"Flying Colours Orange"	A new variety with pink-orange flowers with yellow stamens. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun or grow in containers. May-Oct. Not fully hardy.
Diascia		"Genta Salmon"	A new variety with salmon-pink flowers with a darker centre. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun or grow in containers. May-Oct. Not fully hardy.
Diascia		"Little Dancer"	A newish variety with mid-pink flowers with a red eye. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun or grow in containers. May-Oct. Not fully hardy but can survive in a sheltered spot.
Diascia		"Little Dreamer"	A new variety with orange-pink flowers with a red eye. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun or grow in containers. May-Oct. Not fully hardy.
Diascia		"Pink Panther"	New variety with soft pink flowers with a red eye. Well-drained soil in sun or grow in containers. Not fully hardy.
Diascia		"Red Ace"	Light red flowers on semi-trailing plants. Useful in pots etc. but can be grown in the open ground in well-drained soil in sun. Not fully hardy.
Diascia		"Ruby Field"	A charming, perennial with racemes of deep salmon pink flowers freely produced, above deep green foliage. Height 20cm. Spread 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep. Prune hard after flowering.
Diascia	fetcaniensis		A charming, creeping perennial with hairy leaves. Loose racemes of rose-pink flowers freely produced. Height 25cm. Spread 50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep.
Diascia	vigilis		A charming, somewhat upright, creeping perennial with deep green leaves. Loose racemes of pale pink flowers freely produced. Height 25cm. Spread 50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep.
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		"Ivory Heart"	A new variety with ferny blue foliage and hanging white flowers. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Oct.
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 pinky-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		"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 much divided blue-green foliage. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug.
Dicentra	cucullaria		Mats of dissected silvery-green foliage with short stems carrying hanging white flowers with yellow tips. Height 20cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-May.
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	formosa	"Cox's Dark Red"	A spreading perennial with lobed, grey to mid-green leaves. Racemes of flowers in shades of red and pink held above the foliage. Height 45cm. moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.
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		ex "Snowbell"	A clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves. Graceful arching stems of pendulous, funnel-shaped, hopefully white flowers, but will vary as they are seed raised. 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.
Dierama	pulcherrimum	ex "Blackbird"	A clump-forming perennial with grass-like leaves. Graceful arching stems of pendulous,funnel-shaped claret mauve flowers. Height 1-1.5m. Jul.-Aug.
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 Apricot"	A new perennial foxglove with shiny deep green leaves and spikes of pale yellowish 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		"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		"Redskin"	A hardy perennial with clumps of dull green, hairy leaves and spikes carrying shiny, waxy-looking golden flowers flushed red on the top. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Digitalis	ciliata		Basal clumps of linear hairy green leaves and short spikes of hooded creamy-yellow flowers with dark spots inside. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun-Jul.
Digitalis	davisiana		A species from Turkey with narrow dark green leaves and slender stems of creamy apricot flowers with pale orange webbed interiors. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.
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	"Anne Redetzky"	A form of our native foxglove with pale yellow flowers that fade to white. The petals are deeply incised and reflex back. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil 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 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	ventricosa		A large, deciduous, upright shrub with ovate to lanceolate deep green leaves and tubular lilac-rose flowers with a curious swollen base. Height 3-5m. Best in well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from May to 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 2-3m. Best in well-drained soil in sun. May-June.
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	flavum		Upright stems of lance-shaped leaves topped with hanging yellow flowers., followed by black berries in autumn. Height 60-75cm. Moist well-drained soil in part 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 to dark green leaves and stems with swept-back five-petalled flowers magenta to pink or white 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	clevelandii ssp. patulum		A small clump-forming perennial with ovate pale green leaves and stems with swept-back five-petalled flowers, white with a brownish nose. Height 15cm. 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	hendersonii		A clumping perennial with ovate pale to dark green leaves and stems with swept-back five-petalled flowers usually pale lilac-pink with a yellow band. Height 20-40cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade.
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.
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	rigida var. bryoides		Cushion-forming alpine with tiny linear,ciliate, inflexed leaves and racemes of bright yellow flowers in Spring. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Scree or Alpine House.
Dracocephalum	argunense	"Fuji Blue"	A clump-forming perennial with small hairy leaves. Pretty bright blue tubular flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.
Dracocephalum	argunense	"Fuji White"	A clump-forming perennial with small hairy leaves and white tubular flowers. Height 30cm. 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	forrestii		A clump-forming perennial with whorls of linear leaves topped with bluish purple tubular flowers. Height 15-30cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Aug.-Sept.
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.
Dracocephalum	speciosum		Rounded, toothed shiny green leaves with stems carrying clusters of violet-blue hooded flowers. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun.
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	drummondii		Ground hugging mats of elliptic leaves with rounded lobe-like teeth. Nodding, bell-shaped yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Spread 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
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. More compact than the "type".
Dryas	octopetala ssp. hookeriana		A mat-forming, evergreen subshrub with wrinkled green leaves, white beneath. Upward-facing, cup-shaped creamy white flowers with yellow stamens. Height 10cm. Spread 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. broader leaves than the "type".
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.
Dryopteris	wallichiana		A magnificent fern. The young unfolding fronds are yellow-green, contrasting well with the black hairy midrib and stems. Height 1.2m. Deciduous. Moist soil in part shade.