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Herbaceous perennials - C to D
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Calamintha grandiflora ‘Variegata’

Bright, fresh green foliage variegated with clear creamy yellow speckles.  Spikes of chalky pink tubular flowers in summer. 30cm.  Average soil in sun.  Ideal for edging borders. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Campanula carpatica ‘Jenny’

A new variety with clear white bells with blue-lilac centres. Masses of flowers to about 20cm. Drained soil in sun. PBR (1L pots)

£3.50

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Campanula garganica Dicksons Gold

Campanula garganica ‘Dickson’s Gold’

Neat clumps of acid yellow foliage and contrasting blue flowers in spring/early summer. Ideal for rockery or container. Best in part shade to protect the leaves from the sun.  10cm. (7cm pots)

£2.50

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Campanula poscharskyana E H Frost

Campanula poscharskyana ‘E H Frost’

Brilliant edging plant with icy blue flowers to 35cm. Low growing, carpeting habit. Full sun or part shade, drained soil.  (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Campanula poscharskyana Lilacina

Campanula poscharskyana ‘Lilacina’

Very similar to 'Lisduggan Variety' this has slightly pinker flowers. Low growing carpets for drained soil in sun. 25cm. (9cm pots)

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Campanula poscharskyana Lisduggan Variety

Campanula poscharskyana ‘Lisduggan Variety’

Lavender pink flowers to 25cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Campanula poscharskyana ‘Nana Alba’

New to us, icy, not quite white flowers on low growing plants.  Drained soil in sun.(9cm pots) 

£3.00

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Campanula poscharskyana ‘Senior’

Low growing groundcover with masses of rich blue flowers with white centres in summer. Drained soil in sun or part shade. 15cm.  (9cm pots) 

£3.00

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Campanula poscharskyana ‘Stella’

More clumping than other forms this has deep blue flowers in summer on low growing plants to 15cm.  Suitable for large rockery or front of border.  Average soil in sun or part sun. (9cm pots) 

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Campanula poscharskyana ‘Trollkind’

New to us, this is a dwarfer blue flowered form. Drained soil in sun. (9cm pots)

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Campanula punctata f. rubrifolia Bowl of Cherries

Campanula punctata f. rubriflora ‘Bowl of Cherries’

Purple flushed deep green leaves and large purple bells in summer on wiry stems to 45cm.  Good soil in sun, replant every 3-4 years. (9cm pots)

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Campanula sp. from Iran

Campanula odontosepala from Iran

Low growing, suckering plant producing short arching stems with largish mid blue bells in late summer-autumn. Suitable for sun in drained soil.  25cm. (9cm pots)

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Campanula takesimana ‘Elizabeth’

Masses of strongly pink flushed, white bells in summer on this wonderful selection from Washfield. Makes loose clumps of wiry stems to 50cm.  Average to good soil in sun. (9cm pots)

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Cardamine californica

One of the less common American species this makes a carpet of deeply divided purple flushed foliage and spikes of white flowers in spring. Good soil in shade.  20cm. (9cm pots)

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Cardamine glanduligera

Cardamine glanduligera

Stunning, rich purple flowers in small clusters on stems to 15cm. Glossy leaves, divided into three are sparingly produced.  Slowly forms a loose patch in good, drained soil in shade. (9cm pots)

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Cardamine heptaphylla Guincho Form

A lovely form with deep purple flushed new foliage turning mid green and purplish stems topped with clusters of glistening white flowers in spring. 40cm.  Best in decent soil in shade, drained but not dry. (9cm pots)

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Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘First Choice’

AGM  Clumps of upright wand like growth with grey-green foliage and stunning true blue flowers from late summer into autumn.  Drained soil in full sun, needs a mulch in cold areas. 60cm. (9cm pots)

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Caryopteris incana ‘Jason’ Sunshine Blue

Mounds of golden yellow foliage and heads of rich blue flowers in summer. Deciduous, to 50cm.  Drained but not too dry soil in sun. PBR (9cm pots)

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Caulophyllum thalictroides

Blue Cohosh. Rare deciduous, herbaceous member of the Berberis family with clumps of blue-green foliage and greenish yellow flowers followed by powdery blue fruits on stems to 50cm.  Good soil in shade. (9cm pots)

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Centaurea cheiranthifolia

Centaurea cheiranthifolia

Loose clumps of longish grey foliage and slender stems topped with stunning pale creamy flowers all summer.  Average soil in sun. 50cm. (9cm pots)

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Cephalaria alpina

Clumps of divided soft, downy foliage send up wiry stems topped with big pale yellow scabious-like flowers in summer. Average soil in sun. 1.2m. (1L pots)

£3.50

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Ceratostigma willmottianum LICE Forest Blue

Ceratostigma willmottianum ‘Lice’ Forest Blue

A compact bushy shrubby perennial with sprays of brilliant blue flowers from midsummer.  Average, drained soil in sun or light shade. Best sheltered from cold winter winds.  50cm. PBR (9cm pots)

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Convallaria keiskei

Rarely seen this species is much larger than the common C. majalis. Broad green leaves and slightly arching stems of white flowers are followed by showy orange berries.  Average to good soil in shade. 30cm. (9cm pots)

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Convallaria majalis Albostriata

Convallaria majalis ‘Albostriata’

A slow growing creamy yellow striped version of Lily of the Valley.  Spikes of scented cream flowers when it's settled. 15cm.  Good soil in shade. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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Convallaria majalis ‘Bordeaux’

A larger, more vigorous form - perfect if you're in a hurry! Green leaves and scented white flowers to 25cm. Average to good soil in shade. (9cm pots)

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Convallaria majalis ‘Haldon Grange’

A large form (triploid?) with golden margins to the foliage and chunky white bells in spring.  Makes a patch in time. Best in good soil in shade or part shade. 20cm. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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Coreopsis Sterntaler

Coreopsis ‘Sterntaler’

Compact clumps of upright stems topped with lots of clear yellow flowers with reddish markings in summer. Average soil in sun. 40cm. (1L pots)

£3.50

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Corydalis ‘Craigton Blue’

A new hybrid between C. eleata and C. flexuosa with mid green leaves and brilliant electric blue flowers on red stems.  Strongly sweet scented flowering in late spring and early summer. Good soil in shade. 30cm. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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Corydalis elata ‘Blue Summit’

Tidy clumps of bright green foliage and heads of scented electric blue flowers to 35cm. Much easier to grow than the usual form of C. elata.  Good, leafy, moist soil in shade to do well. (9cm pots)

£3.50

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Corydalis flexuosa ‘Blue Panda’

Fresh green foliage and brilliant electric blue flowers. A bit more compact than some others. Good, drained but moist soil in shade. 25cm. (9cm pots)

£3.50

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Corydalis flexuosa Norman's Seedling

Corydalis flexuosa Norman’s Seedling

Bright blue flowers with a smoky flush for weeks in spring. Not quite so vigorous as ‘Pere David’ but a more subtle colour.  30cm.   (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Corydalis flexuosa ‘Père David’

Brilliant blue flowers for weeks in spring. Pretty water repellent foliage, stays where you put it. Summer dormant - sometimes! 45cm. Easy in humusy soil in light shade. (9cm pots)

£2.50

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Corydalis Spinners

Corydalis ‘Spinners’

(C. elata x C. flexuosa) The first of these hybrids this is a good tough plant.  More or less evergreen, fresh green foliage produces upright stems topped with big heads of bright blue, scented flowers in mid-late spring.  50cm. Good soil in shade. (9cm pots)

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Corydalis ‘Tory MP’

Another C. elata x C. flexuosa hybrid, this one no doubt claiming to be true blue!  Fresh green foliage and heads of bright blue flowers in spring.  50cm.  Good soil in shade. (9cm pots)

£3.50

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Datisca cannabina

An unusual leafy green perennial with hemp-like foliage on tall upright stems to 1.8m with pale green flowers held in dangling spikes. Good soil in sun or part shade. (2L pots)

£5.00

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Dianella caerulea Cassa Blue

Dianella caerulea ‘Cassa Blue’

Superb greyish blue, upright strappy foliage on this new form. Spikes of small pale blue flowers in early summer followed by bright blue berries. Evergreen and hardy in most of the UK. 50cm.  PBR. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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Dianella tasmanica Tas Red

Dianella tasmanica ‘Tas Red’

Clumps of broad, strappy leaves which turn reddish in winter. Pale blue flowers are followed by brilliant blue berries in late summer.  Evergreen and hardy in most of the UK. 45cm.  PBR. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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Dianthus ‘Mystic Star’

Striking maroon flowers with a fine white edge and pink spots.  Good chocolate perfume. For drained soil in full sun.  20cm. PBR (10cm pots)

£2.50

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Dianthus ‘Starburst’

A modern dwarf alpine-type pink with beautiful double pink flowers with rich red markings.  Scented. 15cm.  Drained soil in sun. (10cm pots)

£2.50

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Dianthus ‘Starry Eyes’

AGM  Single white flowers with a rich ruby-red eye. Good scent.  15cm. Drained soil in full sun. (10cm pots)

£2.50

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Dicentra cuccularia Pittsburg

Dicentra cuccularia ‘Pittsburg’

A lovely little clump forming species, this cultivar with soft grey, ferny foliage and white flowers just flushed pink with amber-yellow bases in spring. Good, leafy, drained soil in shade.  20cm. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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Dicentra formosa ‘Spring Magic’

A new selection with grey foliage and masses of light pink fragrant flowers in spring and early summer.  From Adrian Bloom.  Good soil in shade or part shade. 25cm. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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Dicentra 'Spring Morning'

Dicentra ‘Spring Morning’

A smaller form with glaucous grey foliage and pretty pink flowers on stocky stems. Any soil, not too dry, in part shade or shade. 25cm. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Digitalis lutea

A short-lived perennial with rosettes of glossy dark green leaves. Narrow tubular pale yellow flowers on tall spikes in summer to 1m.  Average soil in sun or light shade. (9cm pots)

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Digitalis parviflora

An attractive perennial foxglove with rusty brown flowers in strong upright spikes to 80cm.  Evergreen rosettes of deep green leaves are good for winter interest.  Drained soil in sun. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Disporopsis aspersa

An eager species with glossy, evergreen foliage and smallish white bells in late spring. Decent soil in shade. 40cm. (1L pots)

£6.00

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Disporopsis fuscopicta

Disporopsis fuscopicta

Evergreen stems are spotted and speckled purple at the bases with greeny white flowers with brown markings in spring. 45cm. A very choice woodlander for a good leafy soil in shade.  (1L pots)

£5.50

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Disporopsis nova

New to cultivation this species has shiny, evergreen leaves, quite narrow and held on stems to 40cm. Lots of whitish flowers with green/brown speckles in late spring to early summer.  Good soil in shade. (1L pots)

£5.00

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Disporopsis pernyi

Disporopsis pernyi

Evergreen, shiny, deep green leaves with pendent white flowers along the stem. A plant for leafy soil in shade. Forms a dense patch in time. 25cm. (1L pots)

£4.00

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Disporopsis pernyi

Disporopsis pernyi B&SWJ 1864

This collection has narrower leaves and is shorter than normal. A plant for leafy soil in shade. Forms a dense patch in time. 20cm. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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Dodecatheon jeffreyi

Brilliant rose-purple reflexed flowers, in spring and summer, on this classy "shooting star" from North America. Prefers moist but drained soil in shade.  Neat clumps to 40cm.  (9cm pots) 

£2.50

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Dryopteris erythrosora

Dryopteris erythrosora

AGM  The Autumn Fern with its perpetual autumn colours.  Largish fronds of a paleish green are flushed with bronze, orange and yellow. Easy and colourful. 60cm. Shade, decent soil. (1L pots)

£4.00

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