Maianthemum chasmanthum

An unusual species of this little-known family related to Convallaria. Neat mats of glossy green foliage and sprays of starry white flowers in late spring/early summer.  20cm. Good, leafy soil in shade. (9cmSR)

£3.00

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Meehania urticifolia

An odd a crambling Ajuga relative with mid green foliage and largish spikes of mauve-blue flowers in spring. Charming groundcover for shade. 30cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Mitella ovalis

Low growing fresh green foliage and short spikes of apple green flowers in spring/early summer.  Good soil in shade. 15cm. (9cmR)

£3.00

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Monarda ‘Jacob Cline’

A new variety with very large heads of brilliant red flowers from July till autumn.  Mildew resistant. Best in average to good soil in sun.  1.2m.   (1L pots)

£3.50

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Monarda ‘Squaw’

A splendid alternative to M.’Cambridge Scarlet’ for those not wanting any mildew. Bright scarlet red flowers in purplish bracts in summer. Not too dry, sun. 1m.  (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Moraea huttonii

A stunning Iris-relative from southern Africa, this hardy plant produces tall stems of yellow flowers with brown markings in summer.  Evergreen, grassy foliage to 50cm, the flowers to 1.2m. Drained soil in sun, out of cold winter winds. (1.4LSR) 

£5.00

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Muscari armeniacum ‘Valerie Finnis’

Yes, we know it’s a bulb, and a cracking one it is too! Low greyish foliage and long lasting spikes of grey buds opening pale blue. Delightful in early spring. 15cm. (9cmR)

£2.50

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Narcissus ‘Rip van Winkle’

Beautiful fully double flowers with narrow, pointed petals.  The flowers start green in bud and only become fully yellow when completely open. 30cm.  (9cm potsful) Added February 2008

£2.00

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Nepeta clarkei

Not often seen, this species make upright bushy growth to about 1m.  Soft foliage and spikes of many small pale blue flowers all summer.  Drained soil in sun. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Nepeta nuda?

Originally bought as Dracocephalum thymiflora we have now identified this as a form of Nepeta nuda.  Attractive green foliage with a reddish flush on strong, upright stems to 1m with branched heads of tiny pink-white flowers in summer. Sun, average soil. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Omphalodes verna

A semi-evergreen perennial with shortly creeping stems and lots of pretty bright blue flowers with a white eye in spring. 20cm.  Average to good soil in shade. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Omphalodes verna ‘Alba’

Carpets of bright green foliage with masses of small, pure white flowers on short stems, mostly in spring but continuing through till autumn. Average to good soil in shade. 20cm. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Ophiopogon bodinieri B&L 12505

Congested hunnocks of very long, narrow strap-like leaves of a dark green. Spikes of small mauve flowers are followed by purplish berries. 25cm. Sun or shade, not dry. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Ophiopogon japonicus

Low growing clumps. slowly spreading, of grass-like green leaves to 15cm.  Light mauve flowers followed by blue berries if you are lucky! Often used as groundcover in Japanese style gardens. Good soil in shade. (1L pots)

£4.00

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Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Kyoto’

A lovely dwarf form with narrower leaves than usual to about 10cm. Spikes of ice-pink flowers are produced in summer, presumably followed by berries - but we haven't seen any yet! Good woodsy soil in shade. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Ophiopogon planiscapus

The less commonly seen green foliaged form produced a useful grassy groundcover for decent soil in shade or part shade. Spikes of smallish mauve flowers and green berries to 15cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Ophiopogon planiscapus leucanthus

Another form with green foliage, this has pale milky-white flowers. 15cm.    (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’

AGM  The classic “black grass”.  Ideal for tubs and containers as well as edging borders etc. Strappy black foliage and short spikes of mauve flowers followed by black, pearl-like, berries.  Decent soil in shade or part shade. (1LSR)

£3.50

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Paeonia mlokosewitschii

AGM  Needs no introduction.  Sought after gem of a Peony with silvery green foliage and lemon yellow flowers.  60cm. Average to good soil in sun or light shade. (1L pots) Added March 2008.

£8.50

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Paeonia officinalis ssp. banatica

Clumps of bronze flushed new foliage develop to produce stems topped with large (15cm diameter) red flowers in summer. Good autumn colour too. This subspecies differs in the division of the leaflets. Good, moisture retentive soil in sun. 60cm. (1LSR)

£6.50

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Paeonia rockii

Seed grown plants of this classic tree peony. Large tissue-paper flowers in white or ice-pink with dark spots inside. They will take a while to settle and grow large enough to flower, they are about 20-25cm tall now. Good soil in part shade seems ideal. (1LSR)

£18.00

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Paeonia tenuifolia

Beautiful, finely cut deep green leaves and single flowers of a deep blood red with contrasting pale yellow stamens. Good soil in sun. 45cm. (1LSR)

£8.50

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Papaver orientale ‘Helen Elisabeth’

An elegant plant with simple orange-pink flowers on stems to 50cm.  Drained soil in full sun.   (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Papaver orientale ‘John Metcalf’

Light salmon pink flowers on strong stems to 80cm. Drained soil in full sun.    (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Papaver orientale ‘Patty’s Plum’

An ever-popular variety with flowers of an unusual deep plum on good stems to 75cm. Average, drained soil in sun. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Alba’

Slender white spikes over large pale green leaves in summer. Decent soil in light shade.  90cm. (1L pots) Added April 2008.

£3.50

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Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Rosea’

Pale, rose-pink flowers in tapering spikes on this clump-forming perennial. Best in average to good soil in some shade.  70cm. (1L pots)  Added April 2008.

£3.50

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Persicaria nepalensis

Wonderful groundcover for light shade or shade. Foliage emerges green with a dark chevron and turns reddish later in summer. Pinkish white flowers from midsummer. 30cm. (previously sold as P.alata)   (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Persicaria virginiana white-flowered

Clumps of upright stems with lovely soft green leaves and long racemes of brilliant white flowers in autumn.  Good soil in sun or light shade. 80cm.  Deciduous. (9cmSQ) 

£3.50

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Petasites japonicus var. giganteus ‘Nishiki-buki’

Comparatively slow this has creamy yellow splashing on the pale green foliage. Cream flowers in January. Good soil in part shade. 40cm.   (1LSQ)

£4.50

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Petasites japonicus f. purpureus

Large purple parasol-like leaves are preceded by scented creamy-white flowers in late winter. The foliage colours best in sun, reasonable soil. Spreading and may need containing. 45cm. (1LSQ)

£3.50

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Petasites paradoxus

Stunning white-backed greyish leaves from a dense clump. Deciduous, the clusters of cream flowers appear in late winter before the leaves. Any drained soil in sun or part shade. 50cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.50

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Phlox adsurgens ‘Wagon Wheel’

Narrow petalled flowers of mid pink with a deeper stripe down the centre of each petal.  Low mats to 30cm. Good, humus-rich soil in shade. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Phlox carolina ‘Miss Lingard’

AGM  An excellent addition to the herbaceous border, this mildew resistant (if not free) plant produces large heads of clear white, scented flowers in early to mid summer. Ordinary soil in sun or part shade. 60cm.  (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Phlox paniculata ‘Uspekh’

A reasonably vigorous, mildew resistant form with rich purple flowers with a small white eye on dense spikes to 60cm. Good soil in sun or light shade. (1LSQ)

£3.50

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Phlox paniculata ‘Bartwentynine’ White Flame

A recent introduction with stunning, scented white flowers in dense spikes on dwarf plants. Super if your border phlox normally flop, this will only get to 45cm. Good soil in sun, it is mildew resistant as well. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Phlox x procumbens ‘Millstream’

A hybrid between P. stolonifera and P. subulata this makes a low mat of shiny green foliage to show off the cheerful deep pink flowers. Excellent in part shade in an average soil.  15cm. (9cmSR)

£3.00

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Phlox stolonifera ‘Ariane’

A stunning white flowered, carpetting plant. Low mats of pale green leaves send up stems to 15cm topped with masses of delightfully scented white flowers April-June. Reasonable soil in shade, not very chalky. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Phlox stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’

A lovely form with scented, lavender blue flowers on a low growing plant. 15cm.  Reasonable soil in shade. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Phlox stolonifera ‘Home Fires’

Low carpets of mid green foliage are studded with scented flowers of a good mid-pink in spring.  A small groundcover for decent soil in shade.  15cm. (9cmR)

£3.00

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Phlox stolonifera ‘Purpurea’

Rich purple flowers fade to blue on this form, otherwise the same as ‘Ariane’.  Sweetly scented. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’

A new introduction from the USA this variegated form is edged with creamy white with pink tinges in cooler weather.  Clear blue flowers on stems to 40cm. Hardy and easy, for sun or light shade. . (1.4LSR)

£4.50

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Polygonatum hookeri

A very dwarf form often growing to no more than 10cm. Leafy stems are topped with mid-pink, funnel-shaped flowers in spring. Sheltered, leafy soil in part shade. (1L pots)

£4.00

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Polygonatum orientale F&S364

One of the best dwarf species in our humble opinion! Like a miniature Solomons Seal, to about 30cm, with lots of largish creamy bells in spring.  Good soil in shade. (9cmSQ)

£4.00

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Polygonatum roseum

A lovely miniature species with slender stems clothed with narrow leaves and pale sugar-pink bell-like flowers in spring. Good, drained, leafy soil in shade.  20cm. Very slowly spreads to make loose patches. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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Polygonatum stewartianum

A rare woodlander with whorls of green foliage on stems to 45cm. Creamy flowers are followed by red fruits. Good soil in shade. (9cmED)

£4.00

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Polygonatum verticillatum ‘Rubrum’

Whorls of narrow leaves on slender stems to about 60cm.  Smallish green bell-like flowers in late spring. The flowers and stems are often spotted reddish purple and the foliage has a purple flush when young. Late to emerge.  Good, woodland soil in shade. . (9cmSQ)

£3.50

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Polystichum polyblepharum

Brilliant glossy, deep green fronds from ginger buds on this hardy, semi-deciduous fern.  Best in good soil in shade. 30cm. (1.4LSR)

£4.50

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Polystichum setiferum ‘Congestum’

A very pretty dwarf form to about 25cm.  Evergreen unless in a very exposed position. Average soil in shade, can be drought tolerant. (1.5L pots)  Added April 2008.

£5.00

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Potentilla atrosanguinea var. argyrophylla

Choice.  Bright silvery-green leaves show off the yellow flowers with red-orange centres. 45cm.  Drained soil in full sun. (1LSR) 

£3.50

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Potentilla ‘Esta Ann’

A lovely herbaceous form with clear, pale yellow flowers with reddish middles on branching, fairly upright stems to about 50cm.  Average soil in sun. (1.4LSR)

£4.00

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Potentilla x hopwoodiana

This rare plant has exquisite pale pink and cream flowers with deeper centres on long stems. At last we have built up enough stock for sale! (we hope). Sunny, drained position. 45cm. (1LR)

£4.00

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Primula auricula ‘Yellow Dusty Miller’

An old garden variety with single yellow flowers with a small white eye. Drained soil in part shade is ideal. 15cm.  (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Pulmonaria angustifolia ‘Azurea’

Bright sky blue flowers and plain green foliage make a distinct plant for humusy soil in shade or part shade.  20cm. (9cmSQ)

£3.00

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Pulsatilla vulgaris

AGM  A native alpine with finely divided light green leaves and pendent bell-shaped blue-purple flowers in spring, followed by fluffy seedheads.  20cm. Drained soil in sun. Suitable for naturalising in short grass. (9cmSR)

£2.50

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Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Alba’

AGM  A native alpine with finely divided light green leaves and pendent bell-shaped white flowers in spring, followed by fluffy seedheads. 20cm.  Drained soil in sun.  Suitable for naturalising in short grass. (9cmSR)

£2.50

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Pulsatilla vulgaris var. rubra

A native alpine with finely divided light green leaves and pendent bell-shaped brick red to purple flowers in spring, followed by fluffy seedheads.  20cm. Drained soil in sun. Suitable for naturalising in short grass. (9cmSR)

£2.50

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