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Common name: Dog Hobble, Switch Ivy A magnificent evergreen spreading shrub with vivid red foliage especially in the latter half of the year.   Forms an attractive mound or can be pruned to keep it smaller. Average height 4-5ft, spread 7-8ft. Partial...

Common name: Bishop's Mitre A clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial with delicate deep green leaves, tinted with bronze. Pendent, delicate bright yellow flowers, with short brown spurs are borne in spring above the leaves. Cut back the old foliage in...

A compact bushy shrub with veined, dark green leaves. Clusters of tiny white flowers in late spring, followed by metallic-blue fruit. Both male and female plants needed to produce fruit. Average height 2-4ft, Average spread 4ft.  Full sun/Partial shade...

6 for £26  Common name: Purple Loosestrife A clump-forming erect perennial with tall spikes of soft light pink flowers from mid-summer to early autumn Max Height 1.2m Max Spread 45cm Flowers July to September Full sun Hardy Water thoroughly before...

6 for £32 Common name: Bloody Cranesbill A low, mat-forming geranium with finely cut foliage and pale pink, saucer-shaped flowers from June to September. A good choice for the front of the border and wildlife-friendly, attracting pollinators into the...

6 for £32 Common name: Cranesbill A low spreading geranium with silky pale green leaves and many rounded shell pink flowers with a silvery sheen and darker veins produced on trailing stems from May to September. Average height 1ft. Average spread 2ft...

3 for £30  Common name: Avens Geums are great for adding a pop of colour to the garden in pots or dotted throughout a mixed border. This variety has zingy orange, semi-double flowers held aloft on tall stems throughout late spring and early summer...

3 for £30  A striking dahlia with vibrant pink blooms Flowers from July until late September Perfect for borders or containers Average height 3ft Full sun or partial shade Lift and store tubers over winter

3 for £27 Common name: Montbretia Spikes of tall orange-red flowers, the paler centre has a darker ring surrounding it. The flower spikes are surrounded by upright sword-shaped leaves. Vigorous and free-flowering from  August-September. Average height:...

3 for £27 Common name: Montbretia A perennial with sword-like mid-green leaves.  Arching spikes of usually downward-facing, yellow flowers are produced from June to August.  Lovely planted among grasses. Average height 2ft. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

3 for £27 Common name: montbresia  An upright perennial with sword-like mid-green leaves. Arching, branched spikes of deep yellow flowers are produced from July to September. Average height and spread 2.5ft. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.   "Perfect...

3 for £27 1 plant in a 3ltr pot A bold perennial with pleated, sword-like mid-green leaves Arching, branched spikes of upward-facing, funnel-shaped, bright red flowers from June to July RHS Award of Garden Merit Average height 4ft, average spread 1...

A mat-forming, evergreen perennial with large, dark green leaves turning red in autumn and spikes of pink flowers from July to October, turning red when mature. Average height 1ft, spread 1.5ft.  Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: Iceland poppy, Arctic Poppy A colourful and fragrant dwarf poppy that will flower from late spring and throughout summer in shades of bright pink Great for pots or in the border and lovely as a cut flower too Usually grown as an...

Common name : Russian Sage A compact version of Russian Sage, a shrubby perennial with deeply cut silvery, aromatic leaves and spikes of violet-blue flowers produced in airy panicles from August to September Average height 2.5ft, average spread 1...

A beautiful clump-forming perennial with broad, hairy, heart shaped leaves which are silver with green veins It produces blue forget-me-not type flowers in spring Average height 1.5-2ft Full sun/partial shade Hardy Good for ground cover

Common name: Coralbelly Heucheras are versatile, evergreen perennials with stunningly coloured foliage. It ranges from deep purple to vivid lime green depending on variety and is ideal for groundcover. Delicate sprays of flowers appear above the foliage...

Common name: Russian Sage A compact variety of sub-shrub with deeply cut silver-grey leaves It produces spikes of violet-blue flowers August to September that create a stunning cloud of blue Average height 1.5ft, spread 2ft Full Sun Hardy

Common name: Tropical foxglove Upright clump-forming perennial with spikes of pink flowers during the summer Average height 1-1.5ft Full sun or partial shade Hardy

Common name: Stiff Bottlebrush Bushy stiff-stemmed shrub with narrow, dark green leaves. Bears deep red bottlebrush-like flowers from April to August. Average height 5ft.  Full sun. Not hardy. 

NEW! Common name: Chocolate cosmos A new variety of chocolate cosmos with the same delicious scent but a new cherry red colour & larger flowers. It has a compact habit so is great for containers. Average height 1.5ft. Full sun. Hardy.

Common Name : False Goat's Beard A perennial with deep green divided leaves and airy plumes of light pink flowers that are produced over a long period from early summer Ideal for damp, shady spots This is a low growing variety Average height and spread...

A bushy shrub that produces beautiful, double rosy-purple flowers.  Average height 5-6ft. Full sun. Hardy.    "Great for planting in gardens to add a tropical feel"

An old Dutch variety of black grape suitable for growing outdoors or in a greenhouse/conservatory. Easy to grow, disease resistant and a reliable cropper, the grapes are virtually seedless with a sweet flavour and can be used for eating or making wine...

Common name: Bistort A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with mid-green leaves and slender spikes of stunning deep crimson flowers from from July to September. Average height 3ft, spread 2ft. Partial shade in a damp spot. Hardy.

Common name: Tulip Tree An upright, pyramidal form of the Tulip Tree. The attractive, saddle-shaped, dark green leaves, turn yellow in autumn.  Really unusual looking cup-shaped pale yellow-green flowers with orange bands at the bases are produced in...

A perennial with aromatic, greyish green leaves. A profusion of pink flowers are produced on strong, upright spires from July to September. An excellent long-flowering and reliable perennial. Average height 1ft, spread 1.5ft. Full sun/partial shade...

Common name: Whipcord Japanese Cedar A beautiful and unusual coniferous tree with long wiry branches covered in short evergreen foliage. Average height 7-9ft+ after 10 years. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: Persian Ironwood The foliage on this large shrub/small tree emerges a deep purple before the leaves turn green with purple edges  in summer. In autumn in turns a striking bright yellow. A new compact form with a narrow, upright habit,...

Common name: Beautifully Veined Mountain Ash A small tree with erect stems and wide-spreading branches in a flat-topped, tiered crown.  The doubly-toothed simple leaves appear in early spring, or even late winter, and are at first bronze-tinted...

Common name: Sweet Gum A conical tree with large, deeply divided, glossy leaves that turn a beautiful orange-yellow in autumn. More compact and slow grwoing than the species. Makes a excellent specimen or avenue tree. Average height 30ft. Full sun. Hardy.

These lollipops make a striking specimen in pots adding year round interest to the garden.  Height of clear stem: 80cm (approx) Diameter of head: 35-40cm (approx)   Photinia 'Red Robin' is an evergreen with dark green leaves, bright red when young...

Common name: Water Lily The fragrant flowers of this attractive water lily have petals that lie widely open, and red-tipped stamens that stand erect at the centre.  Aspect: Full sun Average spread: 50-90cm Planting depth: 30-50cm Flowering period:...

Common name: Water Lily Wonderfully free-flowering and showy. The large, pale pink blooms of this attractive water lily look stunning against the elegant foliage.  Aspect: Full sun Average spread: 75-90cm Planting depth: 30-80cm Flowering period:...

Common name: Water Lily Surrounded bt attractive, green foliage, the pale lemon blooms of this stately water lily are free flowering. Outstandingly attractive in the pond.  Aspect: Full sun Average spread: 70-90cm Planting depth: 30-90cm Flowering...

Common name: Water Lily This water lily has pure white, double flowers with attractive golden centres. A good variety for medium to large ponds or lakes.  Aspect: Full sun Average spread: 75-100cm Planting depth: 60-90cm Flowering period: June-September

Common name: Water Lily The very unusual and attractive flower is often considered to be Marliac's ultimate hybrid. The flowers can have upward of 100 petals and are large as are the leaves.  Aspect: Full sun Average spread: 100-120cm Planting depth:...

Common name: Water lily Pretty white, pink blushed star-like shaped flowers. Larger blooms have a pronounced sweet smell. Not as prolifically flowering as other lilies but the unique veriegated foliage with red-brown marbled or with yellow & white...

Common name: Water lily Although related to Nymphaea Alba, unexpectantly the flower has a lovely, dark red centre with lighter petals to the outer edge. The flowers are surrounded by prolific green foliage.  Aspect: Full sun Average width:...

Common name: Water Lily Britain's only native water lily has handsome, green foliage and white, but not prolific, flowers. Best grown about one metre deep, but it can grow in up to 3 metres of water if allowed to adjust very gradually , since its growth...

Common name: Japanese Maple This variety has beautiful brilliant scarlet-pink young leaves fading to greenish red with prominent red veins. As a compact tree with dense foliage, it grows well in large tubs or planters.   Average height 3-4ft. Full...

Common name: Hemp Agrimony or Dutch agrimony A tall, native marginal plant with bold, dome-shaped clusters of tiny, fluffy, dusty pink flower heads in late summer and early autumn. Aspect: Full sun/Partial shade Average height: 60-120cm Planting depth:...

Common name: Slender-tufted sedge A tall, slender, tufted sedge that grows in rivers, streams and lakes throughout the British Isles.  Aspect: Full sun/Partial shade Average height: 60-90cm Planting depth: 0-15cm Growth rate: Moderate

Common name: Balkan Clary A bushy, upright perennial with aromatic, greyish green leaves and a profusion of deep rose pink flowers on strong, upright spires from July to September. Excellent plant for attracting bees and other pollinators into the garden...

Pretty almost flat starry pink and white flowers, produced on a short stem over long periods in the summer. Flowers April to August. Average height 10cm. Full sun/Partial shade. Hardy.

Robust clump forming deciduous perennial with small star shaped cerise flowers spring and summer. Average height 0.5ft Full sun

Pretty almost flat starry bright pink flowers, produced on a short stem over long periods in the summer. Flowers April to August. Average height 10cm. Full sun/Partial shade. Hardy.

Robust compact deciduous perennial with star shaped pink flowers spring and summer.

Compact deciduous perennial with small star shaped pink flowers late spring and summer. Average height 1ft  Full sun

Common name: Cranesbill A tall, upright, spreading geranium with attractive leaves heavily zoned with chocolate brown. It produces pretty, red-brown, saucer-shaped flowers from May to June. Average height 32in. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

Common name Cranesbill Robust mound forming deciduous perennial with large lilac, white centered flowers summer to early autumn.  Average height 1.5ft Full sun  

Common name Montbretia Vigorous upright deciduous perennial with large spikes of scarlet flowers late summer to autumn. Average height 3ft Full sun Partial shade.

Common name Cranesbill Scented vigorous clump forming evergreen perennial with numerous white pale pink flowers during summer. Average height 1ft Full sun  

Common name: Balkan Clary Aromatic, greyish green leaves and a profusion of deep violet-blue flowers are produced on strong, upright spires from July to September. The stems are almost black, creating a striking contrast with the flowers and leaves. An...

A compact shrub with unusually variegated green, pink and cream foliage.  It produces trumpet-shaped pink flowers over a long period from May to October. Average height and spread 2ft. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: Loosestrife A biennual with grey, crinkle-edged leaves with pale veins and attractive burgundy flowers that are produced from June to August. Tolerant of damp soil and great for attracting pollinators intot the garden. Average height 3ft,...

'A handsome, large bushy shrub with silver-green leaves with white margins. Small, bell-shaped, black-red flowers are borne from May to June. Average eventual height 7-8ft. Full sun or partial shade. Hardy but prefers a sheltered spot.'  

Common name: Russian Sage An upright shrub with deeply cut silver-grey leaves. It produces a multitude of upright spikes of violet-blue flowers, that create a beautiful blue haze, from August to September. Average height 3-4ft. Full Sun. Hardy.'

Common name: Hardy Geranium A lovely variety with rounded, semi-evergreen leaves and pure white flowers from May to July. Useful groundcover for sun or shade. Average height 1ft, spread 1.5ft. Full Sun to Full shade. Hardy.

Common name: Japanese Spindle The rich green leaves are margined creamy yellow especially the young growth. At its best in a sunny position. Average height and spread 2ft. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: Balkan Clary Aromatic, greyish green leaves and a profusion of deep violet-blue flowers are produced on strong, upright spires from July to September. The stems are almost black, creating a striking contrast with the flowers and leaves. An...

Common name: Japanese Cedar An attractive and unusual small coniferous tree with soft, creamy yellow needles which darken to green over the summer. The foliage takes on bronze and purple tints in winter. Brown cones are produced in autumn on the ends of...

Common name: Grumpy Ornamental thistle. Silver-blue flowers in summer. Loved by flower arrangers. Sunny open aspect. Average height: 2ft Full sun.

A small perennial that is perfect for the front of the boreder.  A profusion of pink ruffled flowers are borne from April - September   Average height: 50cm - 1.5ft Average spread: 50cm - 1.5ft Full sun   

Common name: Globe Flower An attractive perennial that produces glowing lemon yellow double flowers every spring and summer.  Average height 2ft.  Full fun or partial shade.  Hardy.

Architectirally striking sword-like leaves of lime green and creamy white.  Average height 5ft. Full sun. Protect in harsh winters. 

Common name: Coral Bells A beautiful semi-evergreen perennial grown for its attractive leaves, which are a deep purplish red. Delicate sprays of pinkish flowers appear from June to August. Average height 2-3ft. Full sun/partial shade/shade. Hardy.

Common name: Italian Cypress An extremely narrow coniferous tree with dense deep green foliage.  it keep a neat narrow shape without pruning.  Average height 15ft + Full sun  Hardy 

Common name: Yew A reasonably fast-growing wide, columnar evergreen shrub with stiff, dense stems. It has dark green, glossy needles. An ideal variety for hedges and for shaping as topiary. All aspects. Average height 3-4ft. Hardy. 

Common name: Birds foot ivy A curious little plant that spreads in a low growing carpet. Fully hardy. Average height: 8ft Partial shade

Common name: Windflower A compact, upright. clump-forming perennial with toothed dark green leaves  It produces numerous icy white, lilac-blue backed, semi-double cupshaped nodding flowers with yellow centres from summer to autumn. Average height 1...

Clump forming deciduous perennial with spikes of blue flowers summer to autumn.  Average height/spread 1 x 1.5ft Full sun.

Common name: Globe Thistle A clump-forming perennial with grey-woolly stems and grey-green leaves. Produces attractive, globe-shaped dark blue flowerheads from July to August.  Average height 3ft & spread 2ft.  Full sun. Hardy. 

Common name: Avens   Fast growing semi-evergreen perennial with semi double yellow flowers. Average height/spread 1-1.5ft. Full sun. Hardy.

A new variety of Pittosporum with a neat, rounded habit.  Evergreen silvery green leaves with wavy margins. Bell-shaped, honey-scented, brown-red flowers are produced from May to June. Average height/spread 2.5ft. Full sun. Hardy.  

Common name: Avens Fast growing  clump forming semi-evergreen perennial with semi double orange flowers late spring, summer and early autumn. Average height/spread 1.5-2ft. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: Pincushion flower Clump forming semi-evergreen perennial with rosette with rosette shaped blue flowers early summer. Average height/spread 1.5ft Full sun. Hardy.

Common name: Congo An very unusual salvia with aromatic leaves. The unusually large, cream flowers are borne in profusion from July to September. Hardy. Average height/spread- 2-2.5ft Full sun. Hardy.

Common name: Starlight Compact deciduous perennial with numerous white and magenta , yellow centered flowers summer to early autumn.  Average height/spread- 0.8 x 1.5ft  Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: Tickseed A clump-forming perennial with narrow, dissected, leaves and rose-pink, daisy-like, flowerheads from March to July.  Average height 1.5ft. Full sun. Hardy. 

Common name: Golden club This unusual plant has attractive, yellow flow spikes on white stems. It has numerous flowers prior to the leaves growing large, ensuring they stand out clearly.  Aspect: Full sun Average height: 20-40cm Planting depth:...

Common name: Pickerel Weed Heart-shaped, green leaves with clusters of blue flowers borne on a spike. A tall, late flowering structural plant. It is free flowering and slowly grows into a large clump. Aspect: Full sun/Partial shade Average height:...

Common name: Bog Bean A rambling plant with trifoliate, olive-green foliage that creeps over the surface of the water. The attractive white flowers are tipped with pink. An infusion of the roots was historically used as a tonic for fevers, gout and other...

Common name: Fountain Grass A majestic, clump-forming perennial grass with deep burgundy red foliage. The flowers are borne on tall arching stems, and begin red then turn lighter with time, contrasting with the leaves.   Average height 3-4ft.   Full sun...

Common name: Coneflower A bushy perennial that produces stunning mostly double pink flowers from late summer through the autumn. Average height 3ft.  Full sun or partial shade.  Hardy.

Common name- Foam Flower Scented clump forming deciduous perennial with racemes of white flowers spring to early summer.  Average height 0.5ft Partial shade.

Common name- Foam Flower A spreading perennial with attractive pale green leaves, bronze-tinted in autumn. Pink, star-shaped flowers are produced in late spring or early summer on upright panicles above the leaves. Average height 6-12in. Partial...

Common name: Margurite A clump-forming and reliable perennial with glossy, dark green leaves. The white daisy-like flowers have many layers of petals which gives a ruffled look, and large, bright yellow centres. The blooms are held atop sturdy stems and...

An evergreen perennial forming a neat mound of citrus-fresh, lime green foliage. Each leaf is dappled with almost painterly maroon markings.  Delicate panicles of small, bell-shaped white flowers on upright stems are produced above the foliage in late...

Common name- Wildberry A beautiful evergreen perennial grown for its attractive leaves, this variety is deep purple with delicate sprays of rose pink flowers from June to August.  Average height 1ft. Full sun/Partial shade. Hardy.  

Common name: Coneflower A compact, upright perennial with sturdy stems bearing large daisy-like flowerheads with bright white petals and a cone-shaped orange-brown domed centre. Flowers from July to September. Great for priaries style planting schemes...

Common name: Coneflower An upright perennial with strong stems of large daisy-like purple flowerheads produced from June to September.   The many petals surround a prominent deep orange centre. Average height 3ft, spread 1.5ft   Full sun. Hardy.

Common name: Coneflower A bushy perennial that produces large dairy-like flowers that are an unusual green and light pink with dark centres throughout the summer. Full sun or partial shade.  Hardy.