Plant List 2009 - S

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

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

fruticulosa

Prostrate shrub with tiny oval shiny green leaves. Dull red catkins held upright in spring. Moist soil in part shade.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

nemerosa

"Lubecca"

Rosettes of grey-green leaves with spikes of violet-purple flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-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

"Pusztaflamme"

Rosettes of grey-green leaves with plumes of purple flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sep.

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

"Sensation Rose"

Another new dwarf variety with deep green aromatic foliage and spikes of long-lasting rose-pink flowers. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Aug.

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

officinalis

"Sage". A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic, grey-green leaves and short spikes of lilac-blue flowers. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Salvia

officinalis

"Icterina"

A bushy subshrubby, evergreen perennial with aromatic, yellow and green variegated leaves. Rarely produced, pale blue flowers in summer. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.- Aug.

Salvia

officinalis

"Purpurescens"

"Sage". 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

officinalis

"Tricolor"

A bushy, evergreen subshrubby perennial with aromatic, grey-green, cream and pink to purple variegated leaves. Blue flowers in summer. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Salvia

pratensis

"Sweet Esmeralda"

Basal rosettes of mid-green crinkled leaves and spires of deep pink flowers with a carmine-rose lip. Height 40-50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Salvia

przewaskii

From hairy leaves emerge thick stems carrying large purple and pink flowers. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Salvia

sinaloensis

Low growing shrubby salvia with intense blue flowers with white eyes on dark purple foliage. Height 30cm. Sheltered well-drained site in sun. Aug.-Oct.

Salvia

uliginosa

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

x superba

"Adrian"

An erect perennial with wrinkled, softly hairy, mid-green, aromatic leaves and spikes of white flowers. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

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

"Frances"

An upright, bushy, deciduous shrub with leaves variously marked in cream, yellow and pale green and musk-scented white flowers, followed by glossy black fruit. Height and spread 2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from May to June.

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.

Sanguisorba

officinalis

"Pink Tanna"

An upright perennial with pinnate green leaves. Slender stems are topped by rounded fluffy pink flowerheads. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Oct.

Sanguisorba

tenuifolia

"Alba"

Clumps of finely divided light green leaves and wiry stems carrying white bottlebrush-like flowers. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

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.

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

"Rosenteppich"

A spreading alpine of open habit. Narrow dark green leaves and bright pink flat-faced rounded flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-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

A dense, bushy shrub with arching stems of glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of very fragrant, creamy white flowers are followed by dark red fruit. Height 1m. Spread 1m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Flowers from January to February.

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

"Alfons Mucha"

A "Winifred" seedling with tight hummocks of bright green rosettes and short stems of deep pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Allendale Accord"

A lilacina cross with hummocks of bright green rosettes and short stems of pale pink flowers with a dark eye. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

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 Bambi"

A S. georgii cross with hummocks of bright green rosettes and short stems of pale lilac flowers with a darker eye. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Allendale Billows"

An alpigena x wendelboi cross forming tight cushions of grey-green leaves and short stems of single white flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Allendale Carol"

A marginata x andersonii cross. Hummocks of greyish green with stems carrying several pure white flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in 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 Charm"

A wendelboi x poluniniana cross forming hummocks of slightly lime encrusted green rosettes. Short pink buds open to almost white flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Feb.-Mar. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Allendale Citation"

A cineria x diapensioides cross. Tight hummocks of bluish-grey leaves and short stems of pure white flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Allendale Eden"

A S. lowndesii cross forming tight hummocks with blush white flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Allendale Elegance"

A S. lilacina x S. lowndesii cross forming slightly glossy hummocks and light purple flowers with a darker eye. 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 Enchanter"

A kotschyi x alpigena cross with light purple flowers.

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

"Allendale Snow"

A burseriana x wendelboi cross forming hummocks of slightly lime encrusted green rosettes. Short deep red buds open to white flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Feb.-Mar. Keep moist in summer

Saxifraga

"Amedeo Modigliani"

Rosettes of needle-like grey-green leaves in tight mats with pale yellow flowers on short stems. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Feb.-Mar. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Appleblossom"

A mossy variety with deeply cut mid-green foliage and many stems carrying blush-pink flowers. Height 10-15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.

Saxifraga

"Ariadne"

Mats of grey-green rosettes and short reddish stems and buds opening to white or very pale yellow flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Feb.-Mar. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Ballawley Guardsman"

A mossy variety with deeply cut dark green foliage and many stems carrying blood crimson-scarlet flowers. Height 10-15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.

Saxifraga

"Black Beauty"

A mossy variety with deeply cut dark green foliage and many stems carrying dark red, almost black flowers. Height 10-15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.

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

"Charlie Chaplin"

A cross between puloniniana and "Nancye". Hummocks of grey-green leaves and short stems carrying white flowers with a pinkish eye. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer possibly with some shade.

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

"Coolock Kate"

Dark green hummocks with stems of purplish-red flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Feb.-Mar. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Correnie Claret"

A mossy variety with deeply cut dark green foliage and many stems carrying blood red flowers. Height 10-15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-May.

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

"Donnington Gold"

Hummocks of tight grey-green rosettes with needle-like leaves and yellow flowers. Height 8cm. Prefers moist soil in part shade. Feb.-Mar.

Saxifraga

"Donnington Rose"

A seedling from S. "Winifred". Forms low hummocks of crowded rosettes with pink flowers. Height 5cm. Prefers moist soil in part shade. Feb.-Mar.

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

"Elf"

A miniature, cushion-forming mossy saxifrage with soft rosettes of green leaves and carmine-pink flowers on very short stems. Height 10cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Saxifraga

"Forum"

Tiny grey-green rosettes with short stems of pinky-white flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Feb.-Mar. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Gaiety"

An evergreen cushion-forming mossy saxifrage with soft rosettes of bright green leaves and stems of mid-pink flowers. Height 5-10cm. 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

"Gothenburg"

A S. georgei seedling forming low mats with short stems of good sized yellow flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Gregor"

A S. poluniniana x S. "Winifred" cross. Forms mats of dark green rosettes with intense pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Hare Knoll Beauty"

Red flowers fading to pink.

Saxifraga

"Harold Lloyd"

A poluniniana x SEP549 cross. Hummocks of green rosettes with stems of pale pink flowers ageing to white. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.

Saxifraga

"Highlander"

An evergreen cushion-forming mossy saxifrage with soft rosettes of bright green leaves and stems of clear deep red flowers fading to deep pink. Height 5-10cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-May.

Saxifraga

"Leonardo da Vinci"

A S. kotschyi x S. "Radvan Horny" cross. Domes of small light green rosettes with orange flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in spring.

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

"Marie"

Lime encrusted rosettes of pointed leaves and short stems of pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

"Marilyn Monroe"

A poluniniana x lowndesii cross. Mats of slightly encrusted green rosettes with stems of light pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

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

"Paul Gauguin"

A S. kotschyi x S. "Radvan Horny" cross. Domes of small light green rosettes with orange flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in spring.

Saxifraga

"Peach Melba"

Forms neat rosettes of deep green with short stems of candy pink flowers with a yellow middle. 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

"Rosemarie"

Tight hummocks of lime encrusted green leaves and short stems of rose-lilac flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Feb.-Mar. 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

"Sarka"

Deep pink and white flowers.

Saxifraga

"Semafor"

Flowers are white with pink tints.

Saxifraga

"Silver Cushion"

A cushion-forming mossy saxifrage with tight rosettes of bright green and silver variegated leaves and pink flowers. Height 10-15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. April to May.

Saxifraga

"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

"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

"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

"Winston Churchill"

A cushion-forming mossy saxifrage with tight rosettes of bright green leaves and red flowers fading to pink. Height 10-15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. April to May.

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

ferdinandi-coburgi

"Drakula"

An excellent variety with heavily lime-encrusted rosettes and stems carrying clusters of intense yellow flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Mar.-Apr.

Saxifraga

ferdinandi-coburgi var rhodopea

Cushions of grey-green rosettes and stems carrying clusters of golden yellow flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Mar.-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

"Sue Drew"

Bristly green leaves flushed red. Heads of starry pale pink 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

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

obtusa

Rosettes of glossy green leaves in neat hummocks and reddish stems carrying beautiful white flowers with yellow stamens. Height 8cm. sunny well-drained spot. Keep moist during Summer.

Saxifraga

oppositifolia

"Splendens"

A loose mat-forming saxifrage with thin rosettes of dark green leaves with prominent silvery-white glands and purple-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

paniculata

"Lagraveana"

A dense mat-forming saxifrage with rosettes of silvery, grey-green leaves with lime-encrusted margins. Stems carry panicles of white flowers. Height 15-20cm. Probably best in partial shade in poor well-drained soil. May-Jun.

Saxifraga

paniculata

"Lutea"

A dense mat-forming saxifrage with rosettes of silvery, grey-green leaves with lime-encrusted margins. Stems carry panicles of yellow flowers. Height 15-20cm. Probably best in partial shade in moist well-drained soil. May-Jun.

Saxifraga

paniculata

"Rosea"

A mat-forming saxifrage with largeish rosettes of green leaves with lime-encrusted margins. Stems carry panicles of rose-red flowers. Height 20cm. Probably best in partial shade in moist well-drained soil. May-Jun.

Saxifraga

paniculata

"Rosularis"

A mat-forming saxifrage with rosettes of silvery, grey-green leaves with lime-encrusted margins. Stems carry panicles of creamy white flowers. Height 8cm. Probably best in partial shade in moist well-drained soil. May-Jun.

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

sancta

Mid-green spikey rosettes and stems carrying clusters of small yellow flowers with exserted stamens. Height 8cm. sunny well-drained spot. Keep moist during Summer.

Saxifraga

scardica

Forms tight, hard lime encrusted hummocks with stems of white flowers, that fade to pale pink. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moist in summer. Mar.-Apr.

Saxifraga

umbrosa

"Variegata"

Rosettes of dark green leaves splashed yellow form mounds with tall stems of whitish flowers. Height 25cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. May-Jun.

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

"Harlow Car"

Neat hummocks of greyish-green rosettes and masses of stemless mid-pink flowers. Height 5cm. Gritty soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

x anglica

"Myra Cambria"

Rosettes of green leaves with almost stemless pale rose-pink flowers. Height 5cm. Gritty soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in 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 apiculata

"Pungens"

An easy-to-grow variety with 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 biasolettoi

"Chrystalie"

Greyish rosettes from which arise purple stems carrying deep purple flowers. Height 10cm. well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr

Saxifraga

x biasolettoi

"Phoenix"

Long stems from silvery-green rosettes carry purple flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr

Saxifraga

x borisii

"Eve Young"

Tight mats of grey green rosettes and short stems of white flowers with bright yellow stamens. Height 5cm. Gritty soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.

Saxifraga

x borisii

"Katrin"

Tight mats of grey green rosettes and short stems of pale yellow flowers. Height 5cm. Gritty soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.

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

"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

"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 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

"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. Feb.-Mar. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

x burseriana

"Prince Hal"

Hummocks of spiky grey-green leaves and relatively large stemless white flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

x burseriana

"Princess"

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 burseriana

"Snowden"

Forms small hummocks of pointed leaves and relatively large pure white flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

x bursiculata

"King Lear"

Sturdy hummocks of spiky grey-green leaves and pink stems carrying white flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

x cimgani

"Harry Smith"

Hummocks of grey-green rosettes and relatively large, stemless pale pink flowers with darker centres. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Feb.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

x edithae

"Bridget"

Sturdy cushions of grey-green and pink stems carrying pale rose-pink flowers. 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

"Carmen"

A cushion-forming saxifrage with tight rosettes of spiny green leaves and clusters of bright, light yellow flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. February to April. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

x elisabethae

"L. G. Godseff"

A reliable, strong growing cushion-forming saxifrage with tight rosettes of blue-green leaves and clusters of bright 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

"Sylvia"

An old variety, it forms tight rosettes of green leaves and clusters of soft pale-yellow flowers on slightly longer stems than usual. 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

"Eudoxia"

Domes of small tight light green pointed leaves and stems carrying clusters of small yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. Feb.-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 hornibrookii

"Conningsby Queen"

Small green rosettes with purple-red flowers. Height 5cm. Sheltered spot in well-drained soil. Feb-Mar. Keep moist in Summer.

Saxifraga

x hornibrookii

"Delia"

Rich pink flowers. Height 5cm. Feb-Mar. Sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep moist in Summer.

Saxifraga

x hornibrookii

"Romeo"

Purple flowers. Height 5cm. Feb-Mar. Sunny spot in well-drained soil. 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 landaueri

"Leonore"

Hummocks of silvery rosettes and stems carrying pink-tinged white flowers. Height 10cm. Sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep moist in summer. Mar.-Apr

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 Mist"

Mats of tiny green leaves and almost stemless pale pink flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. 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 megaseaeflora

" Jan Neruda"

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 megaseaeflora

"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 megaseaeflora

"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 megaseaeflora

"Michle"

Hummocks of tight green rosettes and stems of pink flowers with a darker eye. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.

Saxifraga

x megaseaeflora

"Norman"

Tight domes of small mid-green rosettes and short stems of rose pink flowers with a large dark eye. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in some shade. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.

Saxifraga

x megaseaeflora

"Radka"

A rare slow-growing variety with pale soft yellow flowers on short stems. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.

Saxifraga

x megaseaeflora

"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. Feb.-Mar.

Saxifraga

x megaseaeflora

"Semafor"

Attractive loose grey-green rosettes with stems carrying white , pink tinted flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.

Saxifraga

x megaseaeflora

"Vladana"

Hummocks of tight grey-green rosettes and stems of pale beige-cream flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.

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. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

x petraschii

"Schelleri"

Forms good tight lime encrusted rosettes with stems of pure white flowers. 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

"Frank Sinatra"

Mats of slightly encrusted green rosettes and short stems of bright pink flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moist in summer. Feb.-Mar.

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 lilac-pink flowers over neat hummocks. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Saxifraga

x polulacina

"River Thame"

Hummocks of tight light green rosettes and short stems of pale lilac-pink flowers with a darker eye. Well-drained soil in part shade. 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.

Saxifraga

x webrii

"Pygmalion"

Cushions of loose green rosettes and stems carrying clusters of yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Keep moist in summer.

Scabiosa

"Butterfly Blue"

A clump forming perennial with pincushion heads of blue flowers. Height 30-45cm. Fertile well-drained soil in sun.

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

"Deep Waters"

A clump-forming perennial with grey-green leaves and pretty deep blue flowerheads. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

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

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.

Scabiosa

ochroleuca

"Moondance"

A clump-forming perennial with fine pinnatifid leaves and stems carrying "pincushion" flowers of pale yellow. Shorter than the species. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Oct.

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

A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of crimson-red flowers on stiff stems. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Sept.-Nov.

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

"Mrs. Hegarty"

A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of pink flowers with white blushing. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Sep.-Nov.

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

"Red Dragon"

A pretty clump-forming perennial with sword-like bright green leaves and spikes of large bright red flowers on stiff stems. Height 75cm. 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.

Scilla

autumnalis

Conical to pyramidal spikes of lilac-blue flowers followed by leathery grass-like leaves. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Scilla

greilhuberi

Strap-like leaves appear in autumn followed by spikes with loose racemes of pale blue flowers. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jan.-Feb. Probably best in a greenhouse.

Scilla

lingulata

Short spikes of bright blue flowers from neat broad foliage. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Oct.-Jan. Probably best in a greenhouse.

Scilla

peruviana

A clump-forming, nearly evergreen, bulbous perennial with narrow green leaves. Produces a tall spike of star-shaped deep purple-blue flowers. Height 15-30cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

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.

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

antirrhinoides

Tufts of upright to somewhat lax stems of ovate to lanceolate, hairy, leaves with violet-blue flowers. Height 10-25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug. May need winter protection.

Scutellaria

incana

A perennial with deeply veined, downy, serrated, lanceolate leaves and many stems carrying clusters of blue and white flowers. Height 60-80cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Aug.

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

nana var sapphirina

Carpets of silvery grey-green leaves and erect stems of royal blue flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

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.

Scutellaria

resinosa

Neat mounds of upright stems with rounded mid-green leaves. Covered in lavender blue flowers with small white patches. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Scutellaria

salvifolia

Procumbent stems with veined grey-green leaves and pretty yellow "skullcap" flowers. Height 10cm. Spread 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Scutellaria

sapphirina

Narrow, elliptic greyish leaves and indigo-blue flowers with lighter shading. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Scutellaria

scordifolia

A dense bushy alpine with dark green leaves. Erect stems of violet-blue flowers in summer. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug.

Scutellaria

scordifolia

"Seoul Sapphire"

Bushy plant with fresh green dark flushed leaves and indigo flowers. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Scutellaria

suffrutescens

"Texas Rose"

A dense bushy alpine with small dark green leaves. Erect stems of small rose-red flowers with white shading. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Scutellaria

tournefortii

A spreading alpine with grey-green crenate leaves and short racemes of blue-violet flowers with creamy white lower petals. Height and spread up to 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Sedum

"Carl"

A clump forming perennial with succulent grey-green leaves and brilliant rose-pink flowerheads. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug

Sedum

"Pink Chablis"

A compact variety with variegated blue-green foliage with narrow cream edges. Light pink flowers open from white buds. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Oct.

Sedum

"Purple Emperor"

Exceptionally dark leaves on a plant 40cm. high. Flat heads of red flowers. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep

Sedum

"Ruby Glow"

A low perennial with fleshy purple-green leaves. Clusters of star-shaped ruby-red flowers. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.

Sedum

"Silver Carpet"

Mounds of small succulent rounded silver leaves. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sedum

"Stewed Rhubarb Mountain"

A perennial with greyish fleshy leaves and mounded heads of pink buds that open to white flowers. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept.

Sedum

"Vera Jameson"

An herbaceous perennial with spreading stems of bluish purple leaves loose clusters of star-shaped soft pink flowers. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Sedum

alboroseum

"Frosty Morn"

Pale pink flowers amid large white bracts on stems 45cm. tall. Sep.-Oct. White variegated leaves. Fertile well-drained soil in sun.

Sedum

cauticola

"Lidakense"

An alpine with arching stems and blue-green leaves. Star-shaped rosy red flowers. Height 10cm. well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Oct..

Sedum

erythrostictum

"Mediovariegatum"

A clump-forming perennial with pretty creamy yellow variegated leaves. Clusters of star-shaped pale pink flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct.

Sedum

hidakanum

An evergreen mat forming alpine with small succulent grey leaves and pink flowers. Height 10cm. Spread up to 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept.

Sedum

hybridum

Rosettes of spoon-shaped greyish leaves with stems carrying starry yellow flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Sedum

kamschaticum

"Variegatum"

Striking green variegated leaves. Clusters of yellow flowers, ageing to crimson in autumn. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Sedum

middendorffianum

Erect stems with narrow reddish brown, green leaves. Star-shaped, bright yellow flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Sedum

oreganum

Mat forming rosettes of succulent, rounded evergreen leaves, green flushed purple-maroon. Starry golden yellow flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Sedum

oreganum ssp. tenax

Mat forming rosettes of succulent, rounded evergreen leaves, green flushed purple-maroon. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Sedum

rupestre

A mat-forming, evergreen alpine with grey-green leaves, that turn purple in winter Clusters of star-shaped, yellow flowers on upright stems. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Sedum

sieboldii

"Mediovariegatum"

A tufted perennial with arching stems, the leaves having a cream centre. Flowers of a light purple-pink in autumn. Height 8cm. Spread 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May need winter protection.

Sedum

spathulifolium

"Capa Blanca"

A mat-forming alpine with rosettes of silver-grey leaves and clusters of star-shaped, bright yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Jun.-Aug.

Sedum

spectabile

"Autumn Joy"

Flat blue-green succulent leaves and flat flowerheads with many small bright rose-salmon flowers. Height 45cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Sept.-Oct

Sedum

spectabile

"Brilliant"

A clump-forming perennial with upright stems of grey-green leaves. Dense clusters of starry bright pink flowers. Height 45cm. Well.drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Sedum

spectabile

"Jaws"

A clump-forming perennial with upright stems of pale green leaves that have a serrated edge. Dense clusters of starry bright pink flowers. Height 30cm. Well.drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Sedum

spectabile

"Stardust"

Flat blue-green succulent leaves and flat flowerheads with many small white flowers opening from silver-pink buds. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Oct

Sedum

spectabile

"Stardust"

Sedum

spurium

"Dragon's Blood"

A mat-forming evergreen alpine with red stems of toothed mid-green leaves, purple-tinted when mature. Clusters of star-shaped deep pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Sedum

spurium

"Purpurteppich"

A mat-forming alpine with red stems of toothed deep plum-purple leaves. star-shaped dark purplish red flowers Height 10cm. Aug.-Sep.

Sedum

spurium

"Variegatum"

An evergreen mat-forming alpine with red stems of toothed green leaves, variegated pink and white and clusters of star-shaped crimson flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Sedum

spurium

"Voodoo"

A spreading alpine with dark green leaves heavily shaded mahogany and clusters of rosy-red flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Sedum

telephium

"Matrona"

A clump-forming perennial with erect stems of purple-tinted, dark green leaves topped by clusters of star-shaped pale pink flowers. Height 50-60cm. Full sun in well-drained soil. Aug.-Sep.

Sedum

telephium

"Munstead Red"

A clump-forming perennial with erect stems of purple-tinted, dark green leaves and clusters of star-shaped dark purplish red flowers. Height 45-60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Sedum

telephium

"Red Cauli"

Clumps of erect stems with succulent blue-green, purple tinted leaves and heads of small bright red flowers. Height 30-40cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sept.

Sedum

ternatum

Spreading mats of thick fleshy leaves in whorls of three and sprays of starry white flowers. Height 15cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Selenium

wallichianum

A perennial with finely divided green leaves and stems bearing flat flowerheads of white "Cow-Parsley" flowers. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug.

Semiaquilegia

ecalcarata

A short-lived perennial with pretty mid-green leaves and pendent open nodding bell-shaped pink to purple-red flowers. Height 15-30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Sempervivum

"Aldo Moro"

Compact variety with green rosettes and maroon edges. Height 8cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Amanda"

Large rosettes of green and purple-brown tapering leaves. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Beta"

An old reliable cultivar with hairy compact rosettes heavily flushed red. Height 8cm. Gritty soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Blood Tip"

Green rosettes with maroon-red tips that suffuse through the leaf with age. Height 5-8cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Blue Boy"

Succulent medium-sized rosettes of of blue-grey leaves in summer. Height 5-8cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Blue Time"

Large succulent rosettes of blue-grey leaves with suffused maroon tips. Height 5-8cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Bronco"

Small green rosettes with very pointed leaves flushed heavily at the tips with purple. Height 8cm. Gritty soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Cherry Frost"

Evergreen perennial. Spreads by short stolons.Hairy green rosettes. Height 8cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Dark Cloud"

An evergreen perennial with succulent rosettes of dusky purple-red leaves. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Dark Cloud"

Medium sized dusky purple-red rosettes with a greyish tinge. Height 8cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Delta"

Evergreen perennial. Spreads by short stolons.Crimson rosettes and pink flowers. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Engel's Var."

Evergreen perennial. Spreads by short stolons.Grey-green rosettes tipped maroon. Height 8cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Engle's"

The leaves are covered in a soft bloom so that the new leaves in the centre are dusky grey-green changing to dusky rose-pink on the outside. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Flanders Passion"

Evergreen perennial. Spreads by short stolons. Flowering rosettes die, but offsets remain. Sun in gritty soil. Good trough plant.

Sempervivum

"Jubilee"

Succulent rosettes of green and maroon leaves. Produces pinkish red flowers in summer. Height 5-8cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Jungle Fires"

An evergreen perennial that spreads by short stolons. Large rosettes of red leaves edged bluish-green. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Kelly-jo"

An alpine with succulent, green rosettes that turn a darkish brown-red in the summer. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"King George"

An evergreen perennial with succulent rosettes of narrow, slightly hairy maroon leaves. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Kramers Spinrad"

A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of mid-green leaves suffused red and cobwebbed with fine white hairs. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Mahogony"

An evergreen perennial with succulent rosettes of maroon leaves. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Malby's Hybrid"

Large rosettes of grey-green leaves with red tips. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Mulberry Wine"

Medium-sized rosettes with broad wine-red leaves with green ends. Height 8cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Noir"

A variety with maroon-red rosettes. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Pink Cloud"

An evergreen with slightly hairy rosettes of pinkish colour. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Purple Beauty"

An evergreen with large glossy rosettes of bright crimson-red. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Red Devil"

Evergreen perennial. Spreads by short stolons.Dark red rosettes. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Red Mountain"

An evergreen perennial with slightly hairy greenish rosettes with maroon-red tips, ageing to maroon-red. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Rheingold"

Green rosettes with red tips. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Rosie"

Evergreen perennial. Spreads by short stolons. Pale green rosettes flushed dull pink. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

"Rubin"

Evergreen perennial. Spreads by short stolons. Rosettes are a deep burgundy red with hairs on the edges, giving a hazy effect.Flowering rosettes die, but offsets remain. Sun in gritty soil. Good trough plant.

Sempervivum

"Russian River"

Good sized pinky-grey rosettes and pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Silver Jubilee"

Greyish-green rosettes covered with silvery hairs. Dull pink flowers.Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun. Jun.-Jul.

Sempervivum

"Silver Thaw"

Evergreen perennial. Spreads by short stolons. Flowering rosettes die, but offsets remain. Sun in gritty soil. Good trough plant.

Sempervivum

"Sir William Lawrence"

An evergreen perennial that spreads by short stolons. Large rosettes of grey-green leaves tipped red. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Sprite"

An arachnoideum type with small green rosettes flushed heavily at the tips with purple. Height 8cm. Gritty soil in sun

Sempervivum

"Tederheid"

Evergreen perennial. Spreads by short . Flowering rosettes die, but offsets remain. Greyish-green leaves with dull red tips. Sun in gritty soil. Good trough plant.

Sempervivum

"Topaz"

Largish rosettes of golden-green leaves with dark red tips. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

"Wollcott's Var."

Large rosettes of green and maroon pointed leaves. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

hybrid

An attractive hybrid with rosettes of mahogany with green edges. Pink flowers produced at times. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

variety

A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes in a mixture of green, grey-green or purple. Produces flowers in summer. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

arachnoideum

A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of mid-green to red leaves, cobwebbed with fine white hairs. Produces reddish pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Sempervivum

arachnoideum x pittonii

An alpine with succulent, compact greenish-purple rosettes covered in fine hairs. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

calcareum

"Hybrid"

An alpine with succulent, large, globular rosettes of grey-green leaves with red tips. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

calcareum

"Mrs. Giuseppi"

An alpine with succulent, compact rosettes of grey-green leaves with red tips. . Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Pink/red flowers Jun.-Aug.

Sempervivum

calcareum

"Mrs. Giuseppi"

Grey-green rosettes with maroon-red tips. Height 5-8cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

calcareum

"Sir William Lawrence"

An alpine with succulent, large, globular rosettes of grey-green leaves with red tips. Pale pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

ciliosum var. borisii

Succulent rosettes of pale green leaves. Produces greenish yellow flowers in summer. Height 8cm. Gritty soil in full sun.

Sempervivum

marmoreum

An alpine with succulent rosettes of green leaves with small red tips. Flowers should be red with white margins. Height 10cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun.

Sempervivum

montanum var. braunii

An alpine with succulent rosettes of green leaves with small red tips. Pink flowers with darker centres. Height 10cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun

Sempervivum

pittonii

A species with small green rosettes tipped chocolate brown. Yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

tectorum

A rosette-forming alpine with succulent rosettes of blue-green pointed leaves, often suffused red and eventually purple-red flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Sempervivum

tectorum

"Nigrum"

Rosettes of glaucus leaves with red tips. Pale pink to dull purple flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun.

Senecio

polyodon

from dark green basal leaves arise wiry stems carrying bright purple daisy flowers. Height 30-50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Serratula

seoanei

A small herbaceous perennial with deep green serrated and pinnate leaves and branched heads of fluffy pink flowers. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Sept.-Oct.

Sidalcea

"Croftway Red"

An erect perennial with rounded rich green leaves and spikes of rich reddish pink flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Sidalcea

"Elsie Heugh"

An erect perennial with rounded rich green leaves. Spikes of satin-pink flowers with fringed petals. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Sidalcea

"Loveliness"

A compact erect perennial with rounded rich green leaves and spikes of shell pink flowers. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Sidalcea

"Mrs. Borrodaile"

An erect perennial with rounded rich green leaves and spikes of deep, dusky crimson-purple flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Sidalcea

"Rosaly"

An erect perennial with rounded rich green leaves and spikes of soft pink flowers. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Sidalcea

"Rosanna"

An erect perennial with rounded rich green leaves and spikes of rich reddish pink flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Sidalcea

"Rose Queen"

An erect herbaceous perennial with rounded rich green leaves and spikes of rose-pink flowers. Height 1.2m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Sidalcea

"William Smith"

An erect perennial with rounded rich green leaves and spikes of deep rose-pink flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Sidalcea

"Wine Red"

An erect perennial with rounded rich green leaves and spikes of cup-shaped deep wine-red flowers. Height 75-90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Sidalcea

candida

An erect perennial with rounded rich green leaves and spikes of cream or white flowers. Height 60-90cm. July to August.

Silene

"Purple Prince"

A form of Red Campion, this form develops purple leaves, and stems of pink flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Silene

acaulis

"Alba"

A dwarf moss-like cushion of narrow, yellow-green leaves and almost stemless, white flowers. Height 3cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Ap.-Jun.

Silene

acaulis

"Frances"

Forms hummocks of tight yellow-green leaves with small pink almost sessile flowers. Height 7cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-Jun.

Silene

acaulis

"Mt. Snowden"

A dwarf moss-like cushion of narrow, bright green leaves. Almost stemless, pink flowers. Height 3cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Ap.-Jun.

Silene

acaulis

"Pedunculata"

A dwarf moss-like hummock of narrow, bright green leaves. Almost stemless, deep pink flowers. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun.

Silene

acaulis ssp. acaulis

A dwarf mat of narrow, dark green leaves. Almost stemless, pink flowers. Height 3cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-Jun.

Silene

alpestris

A loosely tufted, evergreen alpine with narrow, mid-green leaves and sprays of rounded white fringed flowers, sometimes pink tinged. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jun.

Silene

dioica

"Rosea Plena"

A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves and clusters of double pink flowers. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May to July.

Silene

douglasii var. douglasii

Basal rosettes of finely hairy, narrow, bluish-green leaves. Stems carry up to a dozen flowers, narrow petalled white to purple with purple-veined inflated calyces. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Silene

elizabethae

A tufted alpine with coarse lanceolate leaves and reddish purple five-petalled flowers on short stems. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul.

Silene

keiskei var. minor

A small tufted evergreen alpine with small dark green leaves and deep rose-pink flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul.

Silene

schafta

"Persian Carpet"

A mat-forming alpine with bright green leaves and deep pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept.

Silene

uniflora

"Compacta"

A mound-forming alpine with grey-green leaves and single white flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug. Semi-evergreen.

Silene

uniflora

"Druett's Variegated"

A mat-forming alpine with green and cream variegated leaves. Single white flowers.Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug.

Silene

uniflora

"Rosea"

A mound-forming alpine with grey-green leaves and single pale pink flowers. Height 8cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug. Semi-Evgn.

Silybum

marianum

A rosette-forming biennial with spiny, dark green leaves with white veins and marbling. In the second year bears thistle-like purple-pink flowerheads. Height 1.5m. Sheltered well-drained site in sun. Jun.-Sep.

Sinocalycanthus

chinensis

Large rounded apple-green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Largish nodding white flowers with many petals, some tinged pink, others pale yellow with maroon markings.. Height 3m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. June.

Sisyrinchium