Fine blue-grey foliage, flushed purple, yellow mimosa flowers Feb, Small tree, borderline hardy, sun, drainage 15ft
Darkest wine red flat-topped flowerheads. Hardy, needs sun & drainage 24"
CLIMBING FUMITORY
Hardy biennial climber to 20ft. Swags of pale pink lockets on fine ferny foliage. Likes shade and shelter from wind. Easy.
Dead flat spirals of flat succulent green leaves. Invites patting. After 3-4 years erupts with yellow flowers. Houseplant 1" x 4"
Pale pink flowers in round tight-packed heads May-June. Semi-evergreen glaucous leaves. Compact 6 - 8". Hardy, needs sun and good drainage
HARDY LILY OF THE NILE
Seed of dark blue shorter Headbourne hybrid plants (20"). Needs sun and good drainage. Herbaceous.
Big cluster of deep purple to navy blue drooping narrow bells on stout stem. Hardy, sun 40"
Compact rosy pink spikes of flowers above sweetly scented leaves. Hardy, likes sun and drainage 24"
Brilliant red-purple flowers on compact plants. Aromatic minty leaves. Hardy if suuny & well- drained. 16" Sow spring
Blue spikes of flowers, compact bright gold sweetly scented foliage, Borderline hardy, sun & drainage 18" Sow spring
Tall spikes of large pinky-coral flowers. Seedlings various but nice, all have fragrant mint/ liquorice leaves. Tender, likes sun and drainage.
Coral flowers on bushy 20" plant. Fragrant leaves. Fairly hardy, sun and drainage.
Sturdy 5" purple candles over coarse but fragrant minty-liquorice leaves. Hardy, likes sun and drainage. 24"
Sturdy 5" white candles over coarse but fragrant minty-liquorice leaves. Hardy, likes sun and drainage. 24"
Extraordinary 4-6ft! giant Ageratum. Big velvety dark leaves, luminous pale purple fluffy flowers. Tender shrub, tolerates some frost
Beautiful white corn cockle, finest brown veins in throat, hardy annual 36"
Flowerheads open into translucent sprays tipped with tiny glittering blobs. Good cut flower, blooms all summer. Annual, sun & drainage 18"
Small tree with elegant feathery leaves. After hot summers fluffy pink flowers. Likes sun and drainage. 20ft
BLACK HOLLYHOCK
Big shining black wide open flowers on sturdy 6ft stems. Perennial but best replaced frequently to limit rust
Airy panicle of small white flowers above basal leaves at water level. Hardy, likes 5"-10" of water, self sows 24"
Allium caeruleum AGM
(syn. A. azureum)
Sky blue 1-2" spheres on stiff 20"
stems in June. Hardy, likes sun and drainage.
(syn. Allium albopilosum)
Perfect sphere 1of shining lavender stars, 8" across on 15" stem. Long-lasting wonderful seedhead. Sun & drainage.
Late blooming small Alliums in soft orange, pink or cream. Nodding bells with long stamens surround the pearly buds, thin blue leaves 7"
Astonishing flowers like exploding fireworks of pale purple. Long-lasting magnificent 12" sphere of seedhead on 20"stem. Sun and drainage.
Twisted grey-green leaves spiral round pale pink flower heads. Rockery plant, hardy, likes sun & drainage 6"
Dense shiny red-purple egg-shaped flowerheads July, last Allium to bloom,likes sun 30"
Allium tuberosum
GARLIC CHIVES
Broader flatter leaves than chives, white flowers. Good flavour. Hardy
perennial, likes sun. 15"
Long stems of small flowers with bright orange reflexed petals around yellow exerted anthers. Easy, likes sun, treat as annual, 30"
Bright orange flowers, blue-green leaves Easy, likes sun, treat as annual, 30" Sow thinly in spring. Barely cover seed.
Myriad flat-faced pale peachy-pink flowers on dark stems all summer. Borderline hardy, can treat as annual, self sows. 15”
Myriad flat-faced pale peachy-pink flowers on dark stems all summer. Borderline hardy, can treat as annual, self sows. 15”
Tall willowy stems of small pale pink mallow flowers with dark eyes in late summer and autumn. A sight to behold in October. Best grown through other shrubs. 7ft.
Big shining lavender flowers most of year. Up to 6ft tall. Fairly tender, tolerates -5oC. Needs sun and good drainage.
Worth growing for its name alone! Dark purple leaves, short fat plumes of dusky red flowers. Annual, 6"
Like refined cow parsley. Excellent cut flower, 30", hardyannual, self sows
Like giant cow parsley with very fine dill-like leaves. Excellent cut flower, 3-4ft, annual, self sows
Pale blue stars on graceful stems in early summer. Yellow autumn colour. Likes sun 24".
Gentian blue flowers for 6 months. Tender perennial often grown as annual. Fine leaves, likes sun. Easy, sow in early spring. 10"
Most beautiful Japanese Anemone I know, originally wild collected. Pure white with purple flushed reverse. 36" Sow fresh. Needs cold to germinate.
Elegant white flowers with blue reverse. Hardy. 18" Sow fresh. Needs cold to germinate
Pale buttermilk yellow flowers above neat rounded clump of dark foliage, early blooming, 15", hardy herbaceous perennial, likes shade. Sow fresh. Needs cold to germinate.
Elegant white flowers, blue reverse, spray from 12" stem. Hardy. 20". Sow now, keep cold, most will germinate in spring.
Deep purply pink flowers over finely divided foliage. in early spring, 18". Hardy, sun or light shade, Sow fresh. Needs cold to germinate.
White flowers in striking arrangement, much branched from central stem Shade, not dry 15"
Pure white single flowers July-Sept, then fluffy seedheads. Easy hardy perennial, tolerates shade, will naturalize, 30", Sow fresh. Needs cold to germinate.
Amazing deep purple domed flower heads, statuesque purple stems & leaf sheaths. Architectural biennial, 5ft. Sow seed fresh, needs light, Needs cold to germinate. Must be sown fresh, add 50p to order for delivery in Sept
Black-purple leaves, grey-pink flower heads. Architectural biennial, 4ft. Likes sun & rich soil. Sow seed fresh, needs light, Needs cold to germinate. Must be sown fresh, add 50p to order for delivery in Sept.
Big deep pink flowers all summer. Tender shrub, likes sun 36"
Easy-going iris relative. Sprays of little red flowers with dark blotch. Fans of 5" leaves. Self sows in sunny well-drained site
Slender stems of white stars in June. Narrow leaves. Hardy, likes sun. 30"
Black Cow Parsley 24". Fine white flowers above lacy dark leaves. Sow fresh, rinse seed, overwinter outdoors. Discard green seedlings. Needs a cold period.
Fine very silver leaves on small shrub. White clover flowers in spring. Needs sun and very good drainage. 30"
Dark leaves and dark red flowers 18". Annual (or short-lived perennial). Easy
White-throated dark red flowers, dark leaves. Sport of A. 'Black Prince' 18". Perennial if not prolonged frost. Easy
Very double purple-black granny's bonnets (like Nora Barlow but all one colour). Seeds true if isolated. Sow summer to bloom following spring. Grow cool. 24"
Very double deep blue granny's bonnets (like Nora Barlow but all one colour). Seeds true if isolated. Sow summer to bloom following spring. Grow cool. 24"
Scarlet and yellow long-spurred granny's bonnets. Seeds true if isolated. Sow summer to bloom following spring. Grow cool.
Large pure white granny's bonnets with no spurs. Flowers look like Clematis. Easy in sun or shade. Seeds true if isolated. 30"
(syn. A.'William Guiness')
Black and white granny's bonnets. Seeds true if isolated. Sow summer to bloom following spring. Grow cool. Needs cold to germinate.
Large deep red flowers with white corolla on compact plants. Seeds true if isolated. Sow summer to bloom next spring. 12"
Big coral red flower with gold corolla. Hardy 30". Sow spring or autumn. Flowers first year.
Aquilegia viridiflora
CHOCOLATE SOLDIERS
Fragrant, subtle green and brown flowers, elegant
12".
CRUEL PLANT
Fragrant white flowers trap moths overnight then release. Tender perennial climber. 6ft. Sow in spring.
Prickly Poppy. Single white 3" poppies on glaucous prickly leaves. Hardy annual for sunny dry site, self sows 30+"
Pink and white striped Cobra Lily, then big 3-lobe leaves. Light shade.
Dense spikes of deep blue flowers above evergreen sword-like leaves. Borderline hardy, likes sun 4-5ft
Compact pale pink thrift with slightly wider leaves. Blooms almost all year round. Hardy, likes sun and drainage 10"
Giant flowered pale pink thrift with slightly wider leaves. Hardy, likes sun and drainage 15"
Black Chokecherry. White flowers, edible black berries, good autumn colour, deciduous shrub 6ft
An Asphodel relative from New Zealand. Sprays of nodding white stars on wiry stems above broad evergreen strap-shaped leaves. Sun or shade, wet or dry. Tender, quick and easy from seed 20"
White- veined dark green leaves in winter. White spathes in spring, red berries. Summer dormant. Bigger leaves in shade, more berries in sun 12"
Fine mist of white flowers on low mound of tiny leaves in July and August, like miniature Gypsophila 3" x 9"
Narrow leaves. Tall stems of white stars with pinky brown veins. Seeds like green, then black, marbles. Likes sun & drainage. Unusual. 3ft
Big silver-leaved borderline hardy but gorgeous foliage plant
Hardy perennial with dark red flowers and bracts. Sun or shade, 24". Sow fresh, grow cool, Needs cold to germinate.
Large pale pink flowers surrounded by star-shaped pink bracts. Sun or light shade. Sow fresh, needs cold to germinate, grow cool. 36".
Finest bright green feathery foliage, topped with dense white umbels on branching stems. Hardy perennial, likes sun and drainage 12"
PURPLE ORACHE
Easy annual with purple leaves and stems. Edible leaves. Likes sun, not too dry. Sows itself a bit. 36"
Graceful sprays of dark blue pea flowers over handsome lobed leaves. Hardy, likes sun and drainage, 3ft. Soak seed till swells, don't scarify.
Large grey-purple daisies over rosette of spiny leaves. Fairly hardy, needs sun and good drainage. 18"
Extraordinary hot pink 5ft stems with dangling pink and green flowers above 2ft of yucca-like leaves. Likes sun, fairly hardy (3 seeds)
Stunning ornamental foliage beetroot. Deepest red shining undulating leaves, best late summer and autumn. Grow as annual, easy, sow mid April
Delicate white flowers ferny aromatic leaves. Exquisite small shrub. Sun or light shade, good drainage. Ok on chalk. 24"
Boltonia asteroides
Upright plants with narrow blue-green leaves and little white daisies
in late summer. Good cut flower. Sow autumn, keep cool 6ft
Sky blue little bells all summer on prickly foliage. Hardy, sun or light shade, self sows. 12".
Elegant nodding black seedheads like brushstrokes, very slender stems. Boring plant, fabulous dried. Annual grass, may self sow 15""
NEW, Small intense deep purple-blue flowers. Tender annual. Likes sun 24"
Bracts like round grey-green flowers above long narrow glaucous leaves, enchanting, Hardy perennial, likes sun & dry. 8" Needs cold to germinate.
Fine yellow umbels on fine branched stems, sparse narrow leaves. Airy. Hardy, self sows, likes sun and drainage 18" *
Subtle shades of purple, brown and gold, like clusters of little Astrantias. Hardy perennial, likes sun & dry. Self sows gently. 20"
Showy yellow flowers with long red stamens, fine filigree leaves. Shrub or small tree, flowers young. Borderline hardy, likes sun 5-10ft
Calamagrostis brachytricha
DIAMOND FEATHER GRASS
Many-faceted seedheads catch the dew
(or frost) Aug-Jan. Hardy, likes sun clump-forming 40"
Creamy daisies tipped with bronze. Easy annual. Good cut flower 30"
Pale cream semi-double daisies tipped with red flush. Easy annual, self sows. Good cut flower 30"
Sulphur-yellow round cup-shaped flowers all summer, narrow leaves, low-growing annual 8" x 24"
Seed from deep blue C.l. 'Favourite', should be deep blue. Blooms prolifically in July, reblooms if deadheaded 4ft
Flaring white down-turned bells flushed pink. Hardy herbaceous 18"
Creamy white downward pointing 1½" bells. Greyish slightly furry leaves. Hardy perennial, 24"
White Peach-leaved Campanula. Clean white open bells on narrow stems. Sun or light shade. Hardy easy, self sows some. 30".
NEW F1 hybrid peach-leaved Campanula, basal branching, short and floriferous. Clear blue or white open bells on narrow stems. Sun or light shade. Hardy easy, sow autumn to bloom following spring/summer. 18".
Large drooping white bells spotted red inside hung in profusion. Hardy perennial, blooms June, sun or light shade. 30"
BLUE CHIMNEY BELLFLOWER
Spectacular biennial. Many stems up to 10ft tall of open light blue flowers. Likes sun and good soil.
WHITE CHIMNEY BELLFLOWER
Spectacular biennial. Many stems up to 10ft tall of open white flowers. Likes sun and good soil.
Hung with large drooping white bells spotted red inside. Hardy perennial, blooms July, sun or light shade. 30"
Shiny evergreen leaves on stout trunk. 24". Spectacular waxy pink bells. Frostfree, good ventilation, avoid winter wet.
Indian Shot. (you will see how it got its common name when you open the seed packet). Wild collected in Costa Rica, probably green leaves and small spidery red flowers. 4-6ft. Will flower first year from seed, after that save tubers of best forms. Chip (nick) seed and soak overnight, keep warm. 10 seeds
Indian Shot. Wild collected in Costa Rica, probably green leaves and small spidery yellow flowers. 4-6ft. Will flower first year from seed, after that save tubers of best forms. Chip (nick) seed and soak overnight, keep warm. 10 seeds
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Deep purple flushed leaves, dark stems, small bright red flowers 4-6ft . Will flower first year from seed, after that save tubers of best forms. Chip (nick) seed and soak overnight, keep warm. 10 seeds
Giant Himalayan Lily. Up to 20 big purple-throated fragrant white lilies on stout 6ft stem. 6 years to flower! Protect from slugs
(Cynara cardunculus)
7ft ornamental artichoke. Big grey leaves, purple thistle flowers, edible young shoots. Hardy perennial, easy, likes sun
Shining reddish brown grass-like evergreen leaves. Handsome flowing 3ft clump. Sun or light shade, not too dry.
Ginger relative. Dramatic yellow flowers from dark red bracts Aug-Sept on upright leafy stems, surprizingly hardy, light shade 40"
Fat deepest purple 1" heads of ragged petals. Thin greyish leaves. Easy annual, likes sun and good drainage. 24"
Clear yellow knapweed flowers from beautiful intricate shiny buds. Easy, likes sun, 24"
Showy finely cut silver foliage, bright yellow thistle flowers, Tender, fast- growing, sun & drainage. Sow spring. 15" x 24"
GIANT YELLOW SCABIOUS
Large pale yellow pincushion flowers on 6ft stems. Hardy herbaceous, easy
Amazing deep blue bracts droop over violet flowers, glaucous leaves. Hardy annual, full sun, good drainage, self sows. Keep some seed inside 18"
Black tipped yellow flowers and black tipped glaucous leaves. Hardy annual, likes sun & drainage, self sows. 10"
Low mound of tiny leaves covered in pale violet tiny snapdragon flowers for months. Hardy, likes sun, self sows gently. 5" x 12"
Like pink Cow Parsley. Graceful, easy, blooms late spring, light shade. Sow fresh, grow cool. Needs cold to germinate.
Shimmering ever-bronze fountain. Catches the light. My favourite year round grass 3ft x 3ft glittering mound, needs room to move
(syn. Godetia repens)Prostrate annual with deepest red shining flowers. Easy, self sows gently, hardy.
Herbaceous Clematis. Young growth purple. Fine white flowers. 4ft.
Cleome spinosa
'Alba'
(syn. Cleome 'Helen Campbell')
WHITE SPIDER FLOWER
Elegant white flowers with long stamens in big open heads, attractive
foliage. 5ft annual, likes sun & drainage
3" flared white parrots beak flowers, big shiny inflated seedpods, fine leaves, Likes sun, drainage and shelter, mulch well 10ft
Showy vigorous tender climber. Big creamy cup and saucer flowers turn purple. 12ft.
Showy vigorous tender climber. Big creamy cup and saucer flowers. 12ft.
Large pale greenish-blue bell flowers beautifully marked inside. Tuberous root. Hardy, needs sun and good drainage. 18"
(now Solenostemon 'Palisandra')
Solid black velvety leaves, small bright blue flowers. Compact, 15". Good houseplant. Tender
Brightest blue 3-petalled flowers on upright stems. Borderline hardy perennial 24". Sow spring
Billow of yellow flowers in spring, pale leaves. Hardy, easy, fast-growing, self seeds. Sun or light shade, reasonable drainage. Height 30" Sow fresh, grow cool. Needs cold to germinate.
Corydalis ochroleuca
Froth of creamy white flowers for months,
fine leaves. Sun or shade. Self sows but not aggressively 12".
Pale yellow flowers, grey/russet leaves. Hardy, easy, fast-growing, self seeds. Sun or light shade, reasonable drainage. 20". Sow fresh, grow cool. Needs cold to germinate.
Brilliant yellow-orange 2" flowers, many kissed with red-orange at tips, shimmers with hot colour. Annual, likes sun.
WHITE COSMOS
Annual, fine foliage, big pure white, simple flowers. Likes sun, may self sow, 36". Easy
WHITE COSMOS. Annual, fine foliage, big pure white, simple flowers. Likes sun, may self sow, 20". Easy
JAPANESE PARSLEY
Purple-black satiny maple-like leaves, small pale flowers late summer, 18" Needs cold to germinate.
Adorable annual. Deep purple mouse-eared flowers. Easy, likes sun 20"
Brilliant red-orange single Dahlia, wild species, so airy habit. Tender, protect tuber in winter 36"
HARDY DAHLIA
Smallish single rosy-lavender flowers on long stems, graceful. Likes sun and good drainage. 36"
MINIATURE DELPHINIUM
Brilliant deep blue flowers on airy 10" stems. Short-lived perennial, can treat as annual. Protect from slugs.
Shiny leaves avoided by slugs! Subtle mauve-grey flowers. Biennial (or annual). Hardy, likes sun, self sows. 30"
Lavender flowers in June, long sprays of big bright purple berries in August. Tender evergreen perennial. Handsome leaves. 30"
An almost black Sweet William with very dark leaves. Short-lived perennial, can treat as biennial. Sow summer to bloom following June. 18"
Intense deep magenta flowers, very vigorous, bred for cut flowers, slight fragrance 36"
(syn. D. chinensis 'Velvet 'n Lace')
Large double black and white flowers 14"
Slender stiff leafless grey stems topped with deep pink flowers June-Sept. 30"
Elegant recurved pink flowers, delicate ferny foliage. Light shade. Herbaceous, 8" Needs cold to germinate.
CLIMBING BLEEDING HEART
Delicate ferny foliage decked with yellow lockets. Likes light shade. Dies down tin winter, grows 10-12ft up each year
Large yellow poppies with glossy leaves. Erect branching habit. Hardy perennial, light shade. 18"
(syn. Trachymene) Beautiful pale blue flat lacy umbels. Fragrant. 24". Annual, likes sun & drainage. Sow early spring.
Short salmon-coloured Angel's Fishing Rod 18"
Angel's Fishing Rods. Arching stems dangle elegant pink flowers in midsummer. Likes sun. Hardy perennial. 3-4ft
Angel's Fishing Rods. Deep blackberry-coloured flowers from silver bracts on strong-growing, upright stems 36"
PERENNIAL FOXGLOVE
Fat flared bells the colour of crushed strawberries 36"
'Milk Chocolate' Tall narrow spires of small rusty-brown tightly packed flowers above shiny leaves. 30"
GIANT FOXGLOVE
8 foot! spires of white bells with dark purple throats. Hardy biennial, likes shade. Seeds true if no other Digitalis purpureas.
Easy perennial climber with swags of pale cream flowers. Likes sun. Sow early spring. 12ft
Deep burgundy vertical spikes bristle with stamens midsummer. Biennial or 3-4 years. Likes sun and drainage. Sow spring 30"
Profusion of tiny pink and white daisies. Likes sunny dry position, spreads 6". Hardy perennial, sow spring
Pretty little hardy Erodium, blooms April-Sept, white flowers with purple blotches. Self sows, likes sun, delightful 6"
Big soft lacy blue ruffs around thistle like flowers
Graham Stuart Thomas's selection of this Sea Holly. Wonderful lacy green-edged white leaves, blue flowers on purple stems. Likes sun & drainage. Cull plainer leaves. Needs cold to germinate. .
Larger, more silvery MISS WILlMOTT'S GHOST, biennial Sea Holly. Pale leaves & flowers in large silvery bracts. Likes sun & drainage, sows itself. 36", Needs cold to germinate.
CALIFORNIA POPPY
Deeply creamy shining poppies on fine grey-green foliage. Perennial, self sows true if don't grow others. Easy, likes sun & drainage 12"
Tiny pale lemon yellow shining poppies on fine grey-green foliage. Easy annual, likes sun & drainage, 4"
WILD CALIFORNIA POPPIES
Eschscholtzia caespitosa and E. lobbii mixed. Tiny bright and pale yellow shining poppies on fine grey-green foliage. Annuals. Easy, like sun & drainage 4"
Honey Spruge. Big handsome evergreen shrub for sheltered sunny site. Flowers honey-scented. 6ft
Prostrate stems of blue-grey semi-succulent leaves tipped with gold flowers in spring. Hardy, likes sun 5" x 30"
Handsome prostrate evergreen shrub, waxy dark leaves with pale midrib, some leaves coral red in winter. sunny sheltered site 2ft x 4ft
PEARL BUSH
White flowers from very round buds on arching stems in late spring. Hardy shrub 6ft. Needs cold to germinate
GIANT FENNEL
Mound of fine leaves Feb-July. After several years erupts into 8ft of yellow flowers. Offsets will bloom sooner. Must be sown fresh, add 50p to order for delivery in July.
Roman Shields. Big oval grey-white seeds like shields, good for cutting. Hardy perennial. 12".
3 ft wands of substantial white flowers above scalloped leaves July-Sept. Needs sun & good drainage. A few may be pink
Big deep red daisies all summer. Hardy perennial 15"
Graceful wands of pinky-white flowers June-Oct. 36" Sometimes overwinters outdoors. Can grow as annual or protect. Sun & drainage. Ravishing
Last Geranium to bloom, white-centred blue flowers, likes some shade,sprawls.12"x36"
RAMBLING ROBIN
Rosy-purple flowers, very fine leaves, likes sun and drainage. Similar to G. incanum but more hardy and vigorous. 8" x 5ft!
Explosion of pink flowers, very showy, handsome leaves, stiff stem 3-4 years to flower, tender, sow spring 40" (10seeds)
NEW, rare, white flowers with magenta eye. Very showy, handsome leaves, stiff stem 3-4 years to flower, tender, sow spring 36" (10 seeds)
Big bold leaves from central rosette, glorious in winter. Pink flowers May, 36", likes sun. Borderline- hardy Self sows. keep a few seedlings inside.
Big chocolate blotched leaves, small dark purple flowers. Outstanding form of The Mourning Widow. Light shade. 36". Mostly true from seed. Needs cold to germinate.
Large pale blue-grey flowers with white veins on large plant. Hardy perennial. 40"
PURPLE-LEAVED CRANESBILL
Hardy perennial,15-30", purply-blue flower. Darkest leaved are smallest and called 'Midnight Reiter' Needs cold to germinate.
Small vivid violet flowers over low mound of leaves Self sows, likes some sun, 12". 8-10 seeds
New hardy geranium from South Africa. 36" Evergreen, shrubby, vigourous. Grey-green fine leaves, white-eyed pink flowers. Likes sun
Big bold leaves from central rosette, red stems, dark pink flowers May, 36". Hardy, shade tolerant. Self sows.
Perhaps the prettiest Geranium of all. Rounded shell-pink flowers, silvery leaves. Borderline-hardy. Likes sun and good drainage, collect seed as an insurance policy
Perhaps the most beautiful of all woodland plants 36". Starry white flowers from red calyxes. Elegant, graceful, #
Suicide Lily, because it grows in such inaccessible places. Bright red flowers July, half hardy bulb 18"
RED HORNED POPPY
Blue-grey crinkled leaves, deep red shining flowers and 8" long very narrow seedpods. Needs sun and good drainage, 24"
YELLOW HORNED POPPY
Blue-grey crinkled leaves, deep yellow shining flowers and 8" long very narrow seedpods. Needs sun and good drainage, 24"
Round bright blue flowers just above glossy leaves. Hardy perennial, likes sun and drainage. 6"
FRENCH HONEYSUCKLE
Big bright red clover-like flowers, handsome leaves. Needs sun & good drainage. Short-lived, but easy. Peel seed
Brightest blue South African annual, easy for sunny well-drained site. Airy 15" stems, collect seed.
Bruised purple-grey flowers and stems, pewter leaves. Hardy evergreen perennial. Unlike other Hellebores likes sun and good drainage. Blooms Feb-May, always handsome. Must be sown fresh, add 50p to order for delivery in June.
DAME'S VIOLET or SWEET ROCKET
Sweet-scented purple flowers, attractive to bees etc. Self sows, easy, sun or shade 30"
WHITE DAME'S VIOLET or SWEET ROCKET
Sweet-scented white flowers, attractive to bees etc. Self sows, easy, sun or shade, 30".
Serrated dark red Maple-like leaves on much-branched plants, small red flowers. Annual. 40".
Beautiful annual. Large wide open creamy trumpets with nearly black throats. 18", easy, likes sun. Collect seed.
Flat rosette of perfectly grey felted leaves. Bright yellow dandelion-like flowers on wiry stems. Self seeds in sunny dry poor soil. 15"
A small evergreen bushy tree with white blossom in August! 25ft
MEXICAN TULIP POPPY
Clear lemon shining poppy on finely cut blue-grey leaves. Annual, likes sun & drainage 30"
Rare blue buzy lizzie, discovered in Tibet in 2003! Tuberous perennial, tender 12" (5 seeds)
Rare wild yellow Buzy Lizzie. Big pale yellow flowers. Tender perennial, easy from seed or cuttings 24"
Pale cream flared trumpets, fine lacy leaves, annual 12"
Graceful arching stems of fine grey-green leaves, masses of small purple-pink pea flowers all summer. Hardy, likes sun 5ft
PURPLE MORNING GLORY
Tender annual climber. Start in warm, likes sun 6ft
(syn. Mina lobata)
Annual, climbs to 6ft. Narrow curved flowers of red, orange, yellow and cream on one-sided spike. Needs sun and warmth. Startling.
Ipomoea quamoclit (very similar to
I. coccinea, I. multifida, I. pennata)
CYPRESS VINE
Brilliant scarlet 1" stars in tangle of
feathery bright green leaves. Tender annual climber 6ft
(syn. Solenopsis)
Blue stars, fine foliage. Tender, grow as annual, sow autumn overwinter frost - free. Sun or light shade
CORKSCREW RUSH
Big bold rush with curling stems. Loves boggy conditions. Great reflected in still water. Hardy evergreen perennial
Fast growing mallow-like shrub. Green calyx peeps out between fringed white petals in wide open cup. Hardy, 6ft, sun, easy
Small dark red scabious. Very long- blooming, weaves in among other plants. hardy, likes sun and drainage. 24", Needs cold to germinate. .
HYACINTH BEAN
Purple leaves, fragrant purple flowers, edible shiny dark purple beans. Tender climber, can grow as annual. 10ft
Apricot flowers in early spring. Hardy herbaceous 12". Sow autumn, leave outside, germinates in spring
Pale raspberry pink flowers on long stems in July & Aug. Fine pointed leaves. Perennial herbaceous climber. 5ft
Lord Anson's Blue Pea. Rare grey-blue pea with leathery glaucous leaves. 5-10ft, needs sheltered site. Perennial. Scratch seedcoat and soak overnight before sowing. Tricky to germinate
Shiny black seedpods. Small flowers spring. Hardy herbaceous 20". Nick seed sow autumn, leave out, germinates spring
THE ORIGINAL SWEET PEA
Very very fragrant hardy annual. Blue-purple above, red-purple below, not huge flowers, 5ft. Sow autumn in cold frame or early spring.
TUTANKHAMEN'S PEA
Found in his tomb. Small but brightest blue flowers on 3ft annual climber. Sow autumn in cold frame or early spring.
THE TANGIER PEA Annual climber, no fragrance but very showy big magenta-purple flowers very vigorous and early 6ft
WHITE TANGIER PEA
No fragrance but very showy big white flowers all summer. Very long-blooming, vigorous and early. Hardy annual 6ft
ROSE PINK TANGIER PEA
No fragrance but very showy big pink flowers all summer. Very long-blooming, vigorous and early. Hardy annual 6ft
Early blooming herbaceous pea, deep purply-blue with hair-fine leaves and dark red seedpods (not sure if it will come true, but should be a good strong blue) 10"
Pale cream flared trumpets, fine lacy leaves, annual 12"
Pale blue salvia-like flowers, small crinkled aromatic leaves. Borderline hardy evergreen, upright shrub, sun and good drainage 4ft
Lepechinia hastata
Tall spikes of large maroon flowers from summer on, handsome very aromatic foliage. Well drained soil, sun, 36"
GAYFEATHER
Long-lasting deep purple- pink fluffy flower spikes July-Sept. Likes sun 18"
Gayfeather. Long-lasting white fluffy flower spikes July-Sept. Likes sun 18"
3-petalled white flowers above evergreen grassy leaves 30"
Orange flushed evergreen leaves, little white flowers in summer. Likes sun, books say dry, but I think damp. Spreads slowly 15"
3-petalled white flowers (bigger than L. grandiflora) on long arching stems above evergreen grassy leaves 36"
Adorable white (not pink) flowers with clear pink lines in petal, fine leaves. Does not look like poached egg plant cousin. Easy hardy annual, sow autumn or spring. Should self sow, we shall see. 4"
Weird shades of cream, red, brown and grey flowers on fine grey leaves. Easy annual, likes sun, may self sow, 4" x 8"
New improved form. Fine grey leaves, small deep purple flowers with bright orange lips. Blooms all summer, sun & drainage, annual, 4" x 8"
Slender spires of tiny pale pink flowers, small leaves, 36". Self sows, some purple. Crosses with L. triornithophora to make L. Tony Aldiss -- raspberry pink
Slender spires of tiny deep pink flowers, small leaves. Self sows, some may be purple, some pale pink. Hardy 36"
Fat spires of bright blue flowers July-Sept. Hardy, likes good soil, not too dry, sun or light shade. 24"
Lobelia vedrariensis
Spikes of deep purple flowers July
& August. Hardy, likes sun, not too dry 36"
Small deep pink flowers like flying fairies in neat whorls round pointed leaves. Hardy annual, self sows gently. 15"
WHITE-FLOWERED WHITE- VARIEGATED HONESTY
Hardy biennial, spectacular in shade, easy, 36". Self sows a bit
NEW, blue-purple flowers, lovely. Hardy biennial, easy, 36". Self sows.
Pale lavender flowers for several months. Pale elliptical seedpods after. Hardy perennial, likes shade. 36"
WHITE TREE LUPIN
Short-lived fast-growing, hardy. Silky grey-green leaves. Spires of white (or pale blue) pea flowers June & July. Sun, 3-5ft
Deep blue or occasionally purple big flower spikes, hardy perennial, likes sun & drainage. 36"
Silver-leaved shrubby Lupin 30" x 30". Purply-blue pea flowers May-June. Needs sun and good drainage. Chit seed & soak overnight
Hardy floriferous strong-growing Lupin with pointed spikes of blue, pink or white (mostly blue) flowers 36"
TEXAS BLUEBONNET
Bright blue annual Lupin, tip of spike white to pale blue, likes sun and drainage, collect seed, 12"
New dark red form, grey felted leaves, Easy hardy short-lived perennial, self sows 30"
Easy hardy perennial. 30" Grey felted leaves, white flowers which develop pink centres.
DWARF RAGGED ROBIN
3-4" neat clump. Deep pink raggedly star-shaped flowers in May and June. Easy, likes damp
Silvery rippled narrow leaves with spires of small red-purple flowers on serpentine stems. Hardy biennial, likes sun, 30". Needs cold to germinate. .