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Salix "Mark Postill" A dwarf compact shrub with purplish-brown winter shoots, and large yellow pollen dusted catkins in early spring.Leaves take on a silvery hue in summer. Moist well-drained soil in sun or shade.
Salix acutifolia "Pendulifolia" A male form with drooping long-pointed leaves. Damson coloured stems overlaid with a white bloom carry slender catkins before the leaves. Height 5m. Spread 4m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.
Salix arbuscula A densely branched dwarf shrub with glossy green leaves, glaucous beneath. Yellow catkins are produced with the leaves. Height 50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun.
Salix arctica petraea A dwarf deciduous, creeping willow with buff-yellow stems. Produces large hairy catkins in spring. Height 15-20cm. Spread 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Salix babylonica var. pekinensis "Tortuosa" An upright tree with twisted branches and twisted bright green leaves. Produces yellow-green catkins in spring. Height 15m. Spread 8m. Moist soil in sun.
Salix bockii A deciduous shrub with silver catkins on reddish stems in late summer and autumn. Spring foliage is an attractive bright green. Height 1-1.2m. Will thrive in most fertile well-drained soil.
Salix caprea "Kilmarnock" A weeping tree with yellow-brown branches and dark green leaves, grey-green beneath. Produces grey catkins with yellow anthers in spring, before the leaves. Height 1.5-2m. Spread 2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.
Salix cashmiriana A dwarf willow with pinky-yellow cascading stems and bright green leaves. Yellow catkins in spring. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Salix fargesii An upright shrub with glossy green stems when young, that turn red-brown. Produces slender green catkins in spring, with the leaves. New growth has bronzey-red tints. Height 3m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. March to May.
Salix gracilistyla "Melanostachys" An upright shrub with grey-green leaves turning glossy green. Produces attractive black catkins with brick-red anthers in spring, before the leaves. Height 3m. Spread 4m. Moist soil in sun. March to May. Prune hard after catkins fade.
Salix hastata "Wehrhahnii" An upright shrub with dark purple stems and bright green leaves. Produces silvery grey catkins in spring, before the leaves. Height 1m. Spread 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-May.
Salix helvetica An upright deciduous shrub with grey-green leaves. Produces silver-grey catkins in early spring, before the leaves. Height 60cm. Spread 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from March to May.
Salix integra "Hakuro Nishiki" A willow with arching orange stems and leaves with cream and pink variegation. Height 1m. spread 1m. Moist soil in sheltered site in part shade.
Salix lanata A compact rounded shrub with dull, dark green leaves covered with silvery grey wool. Produces golden yellow or grey-yellow catkins in late spring, with the leaves. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.
Salix magnifica A broadly upright small tree with polished purple-red stems and relatively large oval blue-green leaves. Produces slender green catkins in late spring, after the leaves. Height 5m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.
Salix myrtilloides "Pink Tassles" A spreading, prostrate dwarf shrub with small glossy light green leaves. The catkins about 2.5cm. long are produced along the stems. They are upright and pink in colour. Spread up to 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun.
Salix nakamurana var. yezoalpina A prostrate gnarled deciduous shrub with upright yellow catkins on olive green stems. Height 25cm. Spread 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Salix purpurea "Nana" A compact shrub with red tinged stems and small grey-green leaves. Produces silvery green catkins in spring, before the leaves. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. March to May.
Salix pyrenaica A dwarf willow with dark red-black stems and grey leaves. Silver catkins are produced in terminal clusters during spring. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun.
Salix repens var. argentea A spreading shrub with silky grey leaves. Produces grey catkins in mid-spring, before the leaves. Height 1m. Spread 2m. Well-drained soil in full sun. April to May.
Salix serpyllifolia A miniature willow with tiny leaves clustered on the twigs. Yellow catkins in spring. Height 5cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Salix x boydii An upright shrub with gnarled branches and veined grey-green leaves. Rarely produces dark grey catkins in early spring. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun.
Salix x sepulcralis "Erythroflexuosa" A spreading tree with arching branches and spirally twisted orange-yellow stems. Produces yellow catkins in spring with the narrow glossy green leaves. Height 5m. Spread 5m. Well-drained soil in sun.. Flowers from March to May. Hard pruning in spring will
Salix x simulatrix A miniature willow with tiny leaves clustered on the twigs. Dark catkins in spring. Height 5cm. Spread 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Salix x tsugaluensis "Ginme" A medium-sized spreading shrub with bright green oblong leaves, paler beneath and orange-tinged when young. Slender, silvery recurved catkins appear on bare stems in spring. Height and spread 3m. Moist well-drained soil in sun.
Salvia dolichantha Strong square stems with silver bottomed leaves and large slightly furry mauve flowers prominently lipped. Height 45-60cm. Well-drained soil in sun.
Salvia greggii "Desert Blaze" A shrub with white edged grey-green leaves and cerise-scarlet flowers. Height 50cm. Well-drained sheltered site in sun. Jun.-Sept. Possibly not hardy but worth a try. Prune after frosts in spring.
Salvia hians An erect, sticky hairy, herbaceous perennial with wrinkled dark green leaves. Spikes of purplish blue flowers from early to late summer. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.
Salvia lavendulifolia A woody-based herbaceous perennial with grey to white-woolly narrow leaves and violet-blue flowers. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Aug. Herbaceous.
Salvia microphylla "Kew Red" An evergreen shrub with deep green leaves and spikes of crimson-red flowers. Height 90-120cm. Well-drained sheltered site in sun or shade. Aug.-Sep.
Salvia napifolia Grey-green leaves with spikes of deep blue flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jul.-Sep.
Salvia nemerosa "East Friesland" A dwarf perennial with greyish green leaves and deep violet-blue flowers Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.
Salvia nemorosa "Caradonna" A new variety with deep green aromatic foliage and spikes of long-lasting violet-blue flowers on purple-black stems. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.
Salvia nemorosa "Marcus" A new dwarf variety with deep green aromatic foliage and spikes of long-lasting deep blue flowers. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.
Salvia nemorosa "Rosenwein" Rosettes of grey-green leaves with spikes of of mid-pink flowers. Height 50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sep.
Salvia nemorosa ssp. tesquicola Grey-green leaves with spikes of of bright violet flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sep.
Salvia nubicola A bushy perennial with simple, basal, aromatic green leaves and erect stems carrying attractive pale yellow flowers, mottled maroon on the hooded upper lip. Height 80-100cm. Flowers over a long period during summer. Well-drained soil in sun. Will need win
Salvia officinalis "Purpurescens" A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic, purple-red leaves when young. Blue flowers in summer. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Aug.
Salvia patens "Cambridge Blue" A tuberous perennial with hairy mid-green leaves and large pale blue flowers. Height 45-60cm. July to October.
Salvia patens "Guanajuata" A tuberous perennial with hairy mid-green leaves and deep blue flowers. Height 45-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Oct. May need winter protection.
Salvia patens "White Trophy" A tuberous perennial with hairy mid-green leaves and white flowers. Height 45-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Oct.
Salvia przewaskii From hairy leaves emerge thick stems carrying large purple and pink flowers. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.
Salvia ulginosa An erect perennial with narrow mid-green leaves and terminal clusters of clear blue flowers. Height 2m. Moist soil in sun. Frost hardy. Aug.-Oct.
Salvia verticillata "Purple Rain" Spikes of rich purple lipped flowers 45cm. high. full sun in fertile well-drained soil. Jun.-Aug.
Salvia x superba "Rosakoenigen" An erect perennial with wrinkled, softly hairy, mid-green leaves and rose-pink flowers. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.
Salvia x sylvestris "Mainacht" An erect perennial with wrinkled, softly hairy, mid-green leaves and large indigo-blue flowers. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.
Salvia x sylvestris "Schneehugel" Stiff racemes of white flowers on 45cm. stems. Full sun in well-drained soil. Jun.-Aug.
Salvia x sylvestris "Viola Klose" An erect perennial with wrinkled, softly hairy, mid-green leaves and large rich dark violet-blue flowers. Height 50-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. May-Sept.
Sambucus nigra "Aureomarginata" An upright bushy shrub with yellow margined dark green leaves. Musk-scented white flowers, followed by glossy black fruit. Height 6m. Spread 6m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from May to June. Prune hard in early spring.
Sambucus nigra "Black Beauty" A deciduous shrub with dark purple black leaves and pale pink flowerheads in summer. Height 2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Prune hard in spring to encourage new growth.
Sambucus nigra "Black Lace" A new variety of elder with filigree black foliage and flat heads of pink-red flowers. Height 3m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Prune hard in spring to encourage new growth.
Sambucus nigra "Madonna" An upright bushy shrub with mid-green leaves, boldly marked with yellow. Musk-scented white flowers in early summer, followed by glossy black fruit. Height and spread 3m. Flowers from May to June. Moist soil, preferably in part shade. Prune back in early
Sambucus nigra "Pulverulenta" An upright, bushy, deciduous shrub with white striped and mottled green leaves and musk-scented white flowers, followed by glossy black fruit. Height and spread 2.5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from May to June.
Sambucus nigra "Thundercloud" A deciduous shrub with dark purple black leaves, turning reddish in autumn and pink flowerheads in summer. Height 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Prune hard in spring to encourage new growth.
Sambucus nigra f. laciniata An upright bushy shrub with finely cut, mid-green leaves. Musk-scented white flowers, followed by glossy black fruit. Height 6m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-June. Prune hard in spring.
Sambucus racemosa "Sutherland Gold" A bushy shrub with finely cut leaves, bronze when young, turning golden yellow. Creamy yellow flowers in spring, followed by glossy red fruit in summer. Resistant to scorching in bright sunlight. Height 3m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or par
Samolus repens A primula relative from New Zealand. Creeping stems of small deep green glossy leaves with white flowers in the leaf axils. Height 10cm. Moist soil in sun. June. Best in an alpine house.
Sanguinaria canadensis An alpine with bluish grey-green leaves. Pretty white flowers with yellow stamens emerge as the leaves unfurl. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.
Sanguinaria canadensis "Plena" An alpine with bluish grey-green leaves. Pretty double white flowers emerge as the leaves unfurl. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.
Sanguisorba "Tanna" Mounds of glossy green, ferny foliage with stems carrying heads of rounded, cylindrical burgundy flowers. Height 45cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Aug.
Sanguisorba albiflora Toothed grey-green leaves and fat bottlebrush, greeny-white flowers. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis Clumps of mid-green pinnate leaves and arching sprays of rose-pink bottlebrush flowers. Height 70-90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug
Sanguisorba menzeisii Clumps of grey-green pinnate leaves and arching sprays of crimson-red bottlebrush flowers. Height 70-90cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.
Sanguisorba minor Salad Burnet. A clump-forming evergreen perennial herb with pinnate grey-green leaves and red flowers. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Sept.
Santolina chamaecyparissus A compact rounded shrub with soft grey leaves and yellow button flowerheads. Height 40cm. Spread 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.
Santolina chamaecyparissus "Pretty Carol" A compact rounded shrub with soft grey leaves and yellow button flowerheads. Height 40cm. Spread 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.
Santolina chamaecyparissus "Small-Ness" A compact evergreen dwarf shrub with grey-white leaves and yellow button flowerheads.Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.
Santolina chamaecyparissus Lambrook Silver" A compact rounded evergreen shrub with silver-grey leaves and button-like yellow flowerheads. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jul.-Aug.
Santolina chamaecyparissus var. nana A dwarf evergreen compact rounded shrub with grey-white leaves and small yellow button flowerheads. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. July-Aug.
Santolina pinnata ssp. neapolitana "Edward Bowles" A rounded, bushy, evergreen shrub with aromatic, grey-green leaves and creamy white button flowerheads. Height 75cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. Trim after flowering.
Santolina pinnata ssp. neapolitana "Sulphurea" A rounded, evergreen, bushy shrub with aromatic, filigree silvery grey-green leaves and primrose-yellow button flowerheads. Height 75cm. Spread 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. June to July.
Santolina rosmarinifolia A dense rounded, bushy shrub with finely cut, aromatic, bright green leaves and bright yellow flowerheads. Height 60cm. Spread 1m.Well-drained soil in sun. June to July.
Santolina rosmarinifolia "Primrose Gem" A dense rounded, bushy shrub with finely cut, aromatic, bright green leaves and pale yellow button flowerheads. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.
Saponaria "Bressingham" A mat-forming, herbaceous alpine with mid-green leaves and clusters of brilliant deep pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.
Saponaria lutea A tufted plant with dark green narrow lanceolate leaves and flat clusters of yellow flowers. Height 8cm. well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Saponaria ocymoides "Snow Tip" A mat-forming, herbaceous alpine with bright green leaves, and loose clusters of small white flowers. Height 8cm. Spread 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.
Saponaria officinalis "Rosea Plena" An upright herbaceous perennial with mid-green leaves. Dense clusters of double pink flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.
Saponaria x olivana A cushion-forming alpine with mid-green, narrow leaves and clusters of pale pink flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.
Sarcococca confusa A dense, bushy evergreen suckering shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of very fragrant white flowers in winter followed by glossy black fruit. Height and spread 1m. Moist soil in part shade. Jan.-Feb.. Good on chalk.
Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna A compact evergreen suckering shrub with narrow, glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by black or blue-black fruit. Height 1.5m. Spread 2m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Jan.-Feb.
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis A dwarf suckering evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant pink-tinged, white flowers in winter followed by dark blue-black fruit. Height 60cm. Spread 1m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. January to February. Shelter from
Sarcococca orientalis An evergreen shrub with very large deep green glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers in late winter followed by black berries. Height 1.5m. Grow in most soils in sun or part shade. Happy in chalk soils.
Sarcococca ruscifolia "Dragon Gate" A dense, bushy evergreen shrub with arching stems of glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of very fragrant, creamy white flowers, followed by dark red fruit. Height 1m. Spread 1m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. January to February. Shelter from cold
Saxifraga "Allendale Ballet" A lilacina cross with hummocks of bright green rosettes and short stems of pale lilac-pink flowers fading to white. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga "Allendale Celt" A hypostoma x lilacina cross with domes of grey-green rosettes and white flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga "Allendale Elf" An alpigena x Winifred cross with flat tight cushions of light green leaves and bright pink flowers, darker towards the centre. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga "Allendale Goblin" A poluniniana x Winifred cross Forms flat, tight light green cushions covered in pale yellow flowers, pink in bud. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga "April Blush" A clump-forming saxifrage with rosettes of scalloped mid-green leaves and pale pink flowers. Height 10-20cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.
Saxifraga "Bob Hawkins" A mat-forming mossy saxifrage with soft rosettes of mid-green leaves with creamy yellow edges and white flowers. Height 15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. April to May.
Saxifraga "Bohemia" Dull green rosettes form tight cushions from which arise stems carrying orange flowers that fade to straw with age. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga "Cio-Cio-San" A poluniniana x lowndesi cross. Hummocks of green leaves and pale pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga "Clarence Elliott" A cushion-forming alpine with slightly fleshy rosettes. Produces stems carrying umbels of small red flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.
Saxifraga "David" Yellow flowers.
Saxifraga "Densa" A mossy variety with condensed yellow-green foliage and stems of white flowers. Height 12cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.
Saxifraga "Dubarry" A mossy variety with green hummocks carrying stems of crimson flowers that fade to pink. Height 15cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Saxifraga "Edie Campbell" An evergreen cushion-forming mossy saxifrage with soft rosettes of bright green leaves and stems of clear deep pink flowers. Height 5cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May.
Saxifraga "Gleborg" An evergreen cushion-forming mossy saxifrage with soft rosettes of bright green leaves and stems of clear deep red flowers. Height 5-10cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May.
Saxifraga "Lidice" A compact, cushion-forming, kabschia saxifrage with rosettes of spiky grey-green leaves. White flowers in early spring. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in spring.
Saxifraga "Love me" A poluniniana x "Winifred" cross with pink flowers.
Saxifraga "Luznice" A poluniniana x luteo-purpurea cross with white flowers.
Saxifraga "Mary Golds" Flatish hummocks of deep green rosettes and stems of pink/white flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga "Peter Pan" A cushion-forming mossy saxifrage with soft rosettes of bright green leaves. Crimson stems carry clear pink flowers. Height 10cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.
Saxifraga "Petra" Cushions of deep green rosettes and stems carrying clusters of deep buttercup yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga "Rubin" A dense rosette-forming, kabschia saxifrage with hummocks of grey-green leaves. Stems carry several pink flowers with a red centre. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Feb.-Mar. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga "Southside Seedling" Rosettes of pale green leaves. Arching panicles of white flowers heavily spotted red. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.
Saxifraga "Tumbling Waters" A rosette-forming saxifrage with lime-encrusted silvery green leaves and magnificent arching panicles of white flowers. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.
Saxifraga "White Pixie" An evergreen cushion-forming mossy saxifrage with soft rosettes of yellowish green leaves and stems of white flowers. Height 5-10cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May.
Saxifraga "Whitehill" A cushion-forming saxifrage with rosettes of silvery green leaves and panicles of white flowers. Height 10-15cm. Probably best in part shade in well-drained soil. May.-Jun.
Saxifraga "Winifred Bevington" A low, cushion-forming saxifrage with rosettes of green leaves. Panicles of rich pink flowers. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.
Saxifraga arco-valleyi "Hocker Edge" A compact, cushion-forming, kabschia saxifrage with rosettes of spiky silvery leaves. Cup-shaped large pink flowers in early spring. Height 3cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in spring.
Saxifraga callosa Heavily lime-encrusted rosettes and arching stems carrying sprays of white flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Saxifraga cochlearis "Minor" A cushion-forming saxifrage with small rosettes of lime-encrusted mid-green leaves and panicles of white flowers spotted red. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. Water well during hot spells in summer.
Saxifraga cuneifolia "Variegata" A mat-forming saxifrage with fleshy rosettes of deep green variegated leaves and clusters of creamy white flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Feb.-Apr.
Saxifraga fortunei "Black Ruby" Dark red leaves, turning black in strong light and deep ruby red flowers. Height 20cm. moist well-drained soil in sun or shade. Oct.-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Blackberry & Apple Pie" Large heads of fawn coloured flowers. Bristly green leaves flushed red. Height 35cm. Moist soil in part shade. Sep.-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Cheap Confections" Petal-like bracts of candy-pink show from rounded mounds of bright green leaves. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade.
Saxifraga fortunei "Cherry Pie" Dark glossy foliage and many starry purple-red flowers. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Oct.-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Cotton Crochet" Fans of shiny, lobed, green leaves, from which arise shaggy double, pure white flowers. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Oct.-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Crystal Pink" Pink, cream and green leaves in small mounds. Small white flowers. Height 15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade.
Saxifraga fortunei "Five Color" Bristly grey-green leaves with white edges and veins tinged pink. and pale pink star-shaped flowers. Height 35cm. Well-drained soil in part shade.
Saxifraga fortunei "Kokaku" Rounded mounds of hairy bright green leaves that darken with age. Stems carry clusters of greenish five-petalled flowers. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Oct.-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Mt. Nachi" Bristly leaves, red underneath and starry white flowers. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Oct.-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Obtusocuneata" Small green bristly leaves with stems carrying many white starry flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Oct.-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Rubrifolia" Sprays of white flowers over glossy bronze, red tinged leaves. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Sep.-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Silver Velvet" Velvety blackish-bronze leaves crossed with silver bands. Upright stems carry starry white flowers. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Oct.-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Sue Drew" Bristly green leaves flushed red. Heads of starry white flowers. Height 25cm. Moist soil in part shade. Sep.-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Sugar Plum Fairy" Largish, scalloped palmiform leaves and persistent bracteose rounded flowerheads of pale sugary-pink. Height 35cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Oct-Nov.
Saxifraga fortunei "Wada's Form" Rosettes of beetroot-red leaves. Sprays of starry white flowers from Oct.-Nov. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in part shade.
Saxifraga frederici-augusti ssp. grisebachii "Wisley" Rosettes of lime-encrusted spathulate leaves with tall hairy purplish stems erupting from the centre, carrying funnel shaped purple flowers. Height 5-10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Best over wintered in alpine house.
Saxifraga georgei Rosettes of leaves in flat mats and nearly stemless white flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga hypnoides Neat hummocks of soft bright green leaves and short stems carrying clear white flowers. Height 10cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.
Saxifraga iranica Almost stemless white flowers. Height 5cm. Best in Alpine house. Gritty soil, shade in Summer.
Saxifraga iranica "Cumulus" Stems of white flowers over tight cushions of leaves. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moist in summer. Mar.-Apr.
Saxifraga lilacina Forms low hummocks of crowded rosettes with single, wavy-petalled flowers of violet. Height 5cm. Prefers a slightly acid, moist soil in part shade. Feb.-Mar.
Saxifraga longifolia Grown from seed, but should form a single' lime-encrusted rosette that can grow to up to 30cm. wide. Produces an arching stem of up to several hundred small white flowers, and then dies. Well-drained soil in sun.
Saxifraga oppositifolia "Alba" A loose mat-forming saxifrage with thin rosettes of dark green leaves and white flowers. Height 3cm. Spread 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Mar.-Apr.
Saxifraga oppositifolia "Latina" A loose mat-forming saxifrage with thin rosettes of dark green leaves with prominent silvery-white glands and deep pink flowers. Height 3cm. Spread 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Mar.-Apr.
Saxifraga oppositifolia "Theoden" A loose mat-forming saxifrage with thin rosettes of dark green leaves with prominent silvery-white glands and deep rose-purple flowers. Height 3cm. Spread 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Mar.-Apr.
Saxifraga oppositifolia "Vaccariana" A loose mat-forming saxifrage with thin rosettes of dark green leaves with prominent silvery-white glands and red-purple flowers. Height 3cm. Spread 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Mar.-Apr.
Saxifraga paniculata var. baldensis A dense mat-forming saxifrage with rosettes of silvery, grey-green leaves with lime-encrusted margins. Stems carry panicles of creamy white flowers. Height 5cm. Probably best in partial shade in moist well-drained soil. May-Jun.
Saxifraga stolitzkae Hummocks of silvery rosettes with lime-encrusted tips. Flowering stems with clusters of white flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr.
Saxifraga umbrosa subinteger Loose evergreen fleshy rosettes with sprays of white flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.
Saxifraga x anglica "Christine" A compact, cushion-forming, kabschia saxifrage with rosettes of spiky silvery leaves. Cup-shaped pale salmony-red flowers in early spring. Height 3cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in spring.
Saxifraga x anglica "Cranbourne" A dense mat-forming, saxifrage with rosettes of lime-encrusted grey-green leaves. Almost stemless deep rose-pink flowers. Height 3cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x anglica "Grace Farwell" Deep pinky-red flowers on scaly stems. Feb-Mar. Height 8cm. sunny well-drained spot. Keep moist during Summer.
Saxifraga x anglica "Myra" Rosettes of lime-encrusted, grey-green leaves. Almost stemless deep rich rose-pink flowers. Height 5cm. Gritty soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x apiculata "Alba" Hummocks of mid-green leaves with short stems of white flowers. Feb.-Mar. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun, but keep moist during the summer.
Saxifraga x apiculata "Gregor Mendel" Hummocks of mid-green leaves with short stems of yellow flowers. Feb.-Mar. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun, but keep moist during the summer.
Saxifraga x apiculata "Primrose Bee" Hummocks of mid-green leaves with short stems of pale yellow flowers. Feb.-Mar. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun, but keep moist during the summer.
Saxifraga x biasolettoi "Chrystalie" Greyish rosettes from which arise purple stems carrying deep purple flowers. Height 10cm. well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr
Saxifraga x borisii "Mona Lisa" Tight mats of grey green rosettes and short stems of yellow flowers. Height 5cm. Gritty soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.
Saxifraga x boydii "Faldonside" A dense rosette-forming, kabschia saxifrage with rosettes of grey-green to silver-green leaves. Clusters of bright yellow flowers in early spring. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x boydii "Nottingham Gold" Hummocks of green rosettes with reddish stems carrying pale yellow flowers with a darker eye. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar
Saxifraga x boydii "Old Britain" A dense rosette-forming, kabschia saxifrage with small rosettes of grey-green leaves. Clusters of yellow flowers in early spring. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x boydii "Sulphurea" A dense rosette-forming, kabschia saxifrage with rosettes of grey-green leaves. Clusters of pale yellow flowers in early spring. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.
Saxifraga x boydilacina "Alan Martin" Tight mats of green rosettes and short stems of bright yellow flowers. Height 5cm. Gritty soil in sun. Feb.-Mar. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x boydilacina "Penelope" Tight mats of green rosettes and short stems of straw yellow flowers. Height 5cm. Gritty soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.
Saxifraga x burnatii "Esther" A rosette-forming, kabschia saxifrage with grey-green leaves and clusters of creamy yellow flowers in early spring. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x burnatii "Esther" A cushion-forming, saxifrage with rosettes of silver-grey leaves, heavily encrusted with lime and creamy yellow flowers. Height 8cm. Probably best in partial shade in well-drained soil. Apr.-May.
Saxifraga x burseriana "Crenata" A compact, cushion-forming, kabschia saxifrage with rosettes of spiky grey-green leaves. Cup-shaped white flowers in early spring. Height 3cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in spring.
Saxifraga x burseriana "Ganymede" A cushion-forming, saxifrage with tight rosettes of spiky grey-green leaves and white flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x burseriana "Gloria" A cushion-forming, saxifrage with rosettes of spiky grey-green leaves. Cup-shaped white flowers with a yellow centre on bright red stems. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x elisabethae "Boston Spa" A cushion-forming saxifrage with tight rosettes of green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Feb.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x elisabethae "Jason" A cushion-forming saxifrage with tight rosettes of green leaves and clusters of pale yellow flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Feb.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x elisabethae "Primrose Dame" A cushion-forming saxifrage with tight rosettes of green leaves and clusters of clear yellow flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. February to April. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x elisabethae "Tully" A dense rosette-forming, kabschia saxifrage with rosettes of grey-green leaves. Stems carry yellow flowers, several per stem. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x eudoxiana "Haagii" Cushions of bright green rosettes and longish stems carrying small golden yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. Feb.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x gloriana "Amitie" A dense rosette-forming, kabschia saxifrage with rosettes of grey-green leaves and pale pinky-white flowers in early spring. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x goringiana "Nancye" Cerise-pink flowers with a darker centre arise from cushions of greyish deep green leaves. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. keep moist in summer. Mar.-Apr.
Saxifraga x hardingii "Buster" Tight green hummocks with stems of yellowish pink flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. Feb.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x hardingii "Iris Pritchard" Tight grey-green hummocks with stems of buff-apricot flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. Feb.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x hornibrookii Hummocks of narrow,toothed silvery foliage. Stems hold several white flowers. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Saxifraga x irvingii "Gem" A cushion-forming saxifrage with tight rosettes of grey-green leaves and lilac-pink flowers fading to white on short stems. Height 8cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. Feb.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x irvingii "Jenkinsae" A cushion-forming saxifrage with tight rosettes of grey-green leaves and pink flowers on short stems. Height 8cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. Feb.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x irvingii "Mother of Pearl" Very pale pink flowers appear above the silver grey cushions in Feb.-Mar. Well -drained site in sun. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x irvingii "Mother Queen" A cushion-forming saxifrage with tight rosettes of grey-green leaves and crimson flowers on short stems. Height 8cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. Feb.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x lismorensis "Lismore Carmine" Neat cushions covered in deep carmine flowers. Height 8cm. Sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep moist in summer. Mar.-Apr
Saxifraga x lismorensis "Lismore Pink" Mats of tiny green leaves and almost stemless pink flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moist in summer. Mar.-Apr.
Saxifraga x megaseiflora "Karel Capek" Hummocks of tight grey-green rosettes and stems of pale pink flowers with a darker eye. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.
Saxifraga x megaseiflora "Krasava" Hummocks of tight grey-green rosettes and stems of pale pink flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.
Saxifraga x megaseiflora "Robin Hood" Hummocks of tight grey-green rosettes and stems of pink flowers with a darker eye. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x petraschii "Kaspar Maria Sternberg" A cushion-forming saxifrage with tight rosettes of grey-green leaves and white flowers on short stems. Height 8cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. Feb.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x polita "Dentata" Clumps of radiating, evergreen, toothed leaves and arching stems carrying loose panicles of small white flowers. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.
Saxifraga x poluanglica "Dawn Frost" Tight cushions of evergreen leaves with pale pink flowers with a deeper centre. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x poluanglica "Miluj Mne" Translates as "Love me". Deep pink flowers above hard mats of dark green leaves. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x poluanglica "Peter Burrow" Cushions of dark green leaves with largish pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Mar.-Apr.
Saxifraga x poluanglica "Tvuj Den" Translates as "Your Day". Pink flowers on short stems in early spring. Height 5cm. Sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep moist in Summer.
Saxifraga x poluanglica "Tvuj Polibek" Translates as "Your Kiss". Pink flowers on short stems in early spring. Height 5cm. Sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep moist in Summer.
Saxifraga x poluanglica "Tvuj Usmev" Translates as "Your Smile". Deep pink flowers on short stems in early spring. Height 5cm. Sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep moist in Summer.
Saxifraga x poluanglica "Tvuj Uspech" Translates as "Your Success". Rich rose-pink flowers on short stems in early spring. Height 5cm. Sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep moist in Summer.
Saxifraga x polulacina "Kathleen" Dark pink flowers over neat hummocks. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x prossenii "Regina" Hummocks of tight green rosettes and stems of orange-yellow flowers, several to a stem. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer.
Saxifraga x rayei "Allendale Snow" Tight hummocks of green leaves with stems of pure white flowers. Height 5cm. Sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep moist in Summer.
Saxifraga x urbium "Aureopunctata" Variegated "London Pride". Pale pink flowers with a darker eye. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.
Scabiosa "Butterfly Blue" A clump forming perennial with pincushion heads of blue flowers. Height 30-45cm. Fertile well-drained soil in sun.
Scabiosa "Helen Dillon" Narrow shiny evergreen leaves with lavender pincushion flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. May-Sep.
Scabiosa "Miss Haversham" Unusual beige and green flowerheads between Jun-Oct. on stems 55cm. high. well-drained soil in sun.
Scabiosa "Pink Buttons" A hairy perennial with dull green basal leaves and pincushion pink flowerheads. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.
Scabiosa "Pink Mist" A clump forming perennial with grey-green leaves and candy-pink flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.
Scabiosa atropurpurea "Nana" Dwarf variety with pincushion heads of violet-blue flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun.
Scabiosa caucasica "Blausiegel" A clump-forming perennial with grey-green leaves. Pretty scented lavender-blue flowerheads. Height 70cm. Fertile well-drained soil in full sun.
Scabiosa caucasica "Fama" A clump-forming perennial with grey-green leaves and pretty bright to deep blue flowerheads. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.
Scabiosa caucasica "Kompliment" A clump-forming perennial with grey-green leaves and large dark lavender-blue flowerheads. Height 70cm. Fertile well-drained soil in full sun.
Scabiosa caucasica "Miss Willmott" A clump-forming perennial with grey-green leaves. Pretty white flowerheads Height 70cm. Fertile well-drained soil in full sun.
Scabiosa caucasica "Stafa" A clump-forming perennial with grey-green leaves. Pretty deep blue flowerheads, Jul.-Sep. Height 80cm. Full sun in fertile well-drained soil.
Scabiosa columbaria "Misty Butterflies" From neat mounds of compact, leafy rosettes, arise wiry stems of large pincushion flowers in shades of soft pink to lavender-blue. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sept.
Scabiosa columbaria "Nana Pincushion Pink" A hairy perennial with grey-green basal leaves and pincushion soft pink flowerheads. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.
Scabiosa columbaria "Nana" A hairy perennial with grey-green basal leaves and pincushion bluish lilac flowerheads. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.
Scabiosa drakensbergensis Thick stems carry a succession of ivory-white flowers. Height 90-120cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Oct.
Scabiosa japonica var. alpina A mound of dissected dull green leaves with heads of blue pincushion flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.
Scabiosa lucida A clump-forming perennial with silvery green leaves and pretty pale lilac flowerheads. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.
Schizophragma hydrangeoides "Moonlight" A deciduous climber with toothed, green leaves that have a silvery sheen. Slightly fragrant creamy white flowerheads. Height 12m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from June to July.
Schizophragma hydrangeoides "Roseum" A deciduous climber with toothed, dark green leaves. Slightly fragrant creamy white flowerheads with pretty rose coloured bracts. Height 12m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from June to July.
Schizophragma integrifolium A self-clinging deciduous climber with smooth toothed, dark green leaves. Slightly fragrant, small creamy white flowerheads with pretty creamy bracts. Height 12m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. June to July.
Schizostylis coccinea "Alba" A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of white flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Sep.-Nov.
Schizostylis coccinea "Elburton Glow" A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of large deep pink flowers on stiff stems. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Sept.-Nov.
Schizostylis coccinea "Fenland Daybreak" A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of rose-pink flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Sep.-Nov.
Schizostylis coccinea "Jennifer" A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of mid-pink flowers. Height 60cm. Sheltered moist well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Nov.
Schizostylis coccinea "Major" A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of large red flowers on stiff stems. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Sept.-Nov.
Schizostylis coccinea "Molly Gould" A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of cup-shaped warm pink flowers with irregular deeper pink mottling. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Oct.
Schizostylis coccinea "Pink Princess" A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of blush-pink flowers with narrow petals. Height 60cm. Sheltered moist well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Nov.
Schizostylis coccinea "Pink" A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of pale pink flowers with deeper pink streaking. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Oct.
Schizostylis coccinea "Professor Barnard" A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves. Spikes of rose-red flowers in autumn. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Sept.-Nov.
Schizostylis coccinea "Sunrise" A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of rich pink flowers on stiff stems. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Sept.-Nov.
Scopiola carniolica An herbaceous perennial with veined wrinkled green leaves. Bell-shaped brownish purple to red flowers with yellow bases. Dies down after flowering. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.
Scorzonera suberosa ssp. cariensis From a tuberous rootstock emerge rosettes of greyish-green linear leaves and relatively large daisy-like lilac-purple flowers. Height 10-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun.
Scrophularia auriculata "Variegata" A marginal aquatic with yellowish green leaves boldly marked with cream.Yellowish green flowers with a brown lip. Height 90cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jun.-Sep.
Scutellaria alpina "Arcobaleno" Carpets of rounded slightly hairy leaves and plump spikes of violet-blue and white flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun or shade. Jun.-Aug.
Scutellaria altissima An erect perennial with stems of creamy yellow to bluish flowers with a white lower lip. Height 40-100cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.
Scutellaria indica var. parviflora Bushy stems of grey-green leaves. Blue-grey and cream tubular flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May.
Scutellaria indica var. parviflora "Alba" Bushy stems of light green leaves. White tubular flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May.
Scutellaria orientalis Forms loose mats with downy, deeply and coarsely toothed leaves and yellow flowers. Height 5cm., Spread up to 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.
Scutellaria pontica Mounded mats of silver-green leaves and short-stemmed clusters of showy purple-pink hooded flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun or shade.
Scutellaria prostrata Forms loose mats with downy, deeply and coarsely toothed leaves and bi-coloured flowers of cream and violet-blue. Height 5cm., spread up to 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.