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. (9cm pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Monarda ‘Aquarius’

One of Piet Oudolf's introductions this has clear shell-pink flowers and mildew resistant foliage. Strong stems to 1.2m.  Best in good soil in full sun. (9cm pots) 

£3.00

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Monarda ‘Fishes’

Clumps of uprights stems topped with whorls of delicate light pink flowers in summer. Good contrast with the deeper green foliage.  1m. Mildew resistant, best in good soil in sun. (9cm pots)

£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 ‘Raspberry Wine’

A recent cultivar with dense heads of wine-red flowers nestled among red-purple bracts. Strong, upright stems to 1m, best in good soil in full sun. Good mildew resistance. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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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.  (9cm pots)

£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. (1.4L pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£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) 

£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. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Nepeta govaniana

Clumps of branching upright stems clothed with soft fresh green leaves, with a lemony scent.  Spikes of light yellow flowers from midummer into autumn. 90cm.  Good soil in sun. (9cm pots) 

£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. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Nepeta yunnanensis

A wonderful, unusual species for the sunny border.  A largish clump of stems to 1m topped with a good spike of purplish blue flowers from May till September.  Drained soil in sun. (9cm pots) 

£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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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. (9cm pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Tama-ryu Number 2’

Even smaller than 'Nippon' this is painfully slow and only grows to 3-4cm high.  Congested clumps of deep green recurved leaves.  It doesn't seem to flower.  Good soil in shade, best in a container. (7cm pots)

£4.00

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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. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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Ophiopogon planiscapus leucanthus

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

£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. (1L pots)

£4.00

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Ophiopogon wallichianus

Very long dark green leaves and spikes of rich mauve flowers in early summer on this unusual species. Forms a spidery mat in time. Average to good soil in shade. 20cm. (9cm pots)

£3.50

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Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Sheen’

A rare and choice form of this evergreen groundcover. Very glossy, dark green leaves and short spikes of white flowers in early spring. Average soil in shade or part shade. 20cm. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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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. (1L pots)

£18.00

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Papaver orientale ‘Royal Chocolate Distinction’

Splendid flowers of a rich chocolate-red colour. Drained soil in sun. 85cm. (9cm pots)

£3.50

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Persicaria affinis ‘Superba’

AGM  A mat-forming, evergreen perennial with rich green leaves turning reddish-brown in autumn and spikes of pale pink flowers becoming deep pinkish red. 30cm. Average soil in sun or part shade. (1.4L pots)

£4.00

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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)  .

£3.50

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Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firedance’

A new cultivar with broader spikes of bright red flowers from midsummer till autumn.  90cm. Well behaved and grows almost anywhere not hot and dry. (1L pots)

£4.00

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Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Pink Elephant’

A new form with masses of drooping soft candy pink flowers on short stems to only 45cm.  Decorative greyish green foliage.  From the Belgian breeder Chris Ghyselen.  PBR. (9cm pots) 

£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)

£3.50

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Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Summerdance’

A splendid new form with chunky spikes of soft pinkish red flowers from midsummer through autumn.  Almost any soil but not too dry.  Sun or shade.  1m. (1L pots)

£4.00

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Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’

Rich burgundy red leaves with a darker triangle in the centre and  a silvery chevron.  Brightest in sun.  White flowers from summer until the first frosts.  Clumps to 1m. (9cm pots) 

£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)   (9cm pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£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.  (1L pots)

£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. (1L pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£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. (1L pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£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.  (9cm pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£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.  (9cm pots) 

£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. (9cm pots)

£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.  . (1.4L pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£3.50

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Polygonatum humile

A dwarf species with fresh green foliage and pendent white flowers with green tips in spring followed by black berries. 20cm.  Good, leafy soil in shade. (9cm pots)

£3.50

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Polygonatum maximowiczii

(syn. P. odoratum maximowiczii)  A robust species close to the common P. odoratum this produces strong arching stems to 90cm dripping with relatively large white bells with jade-green tips in late spring.  Good soil in shade. (9cm pots)

£4.00

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Polygonatum multiflorum

The classic "solomons seal". Tall arching stems with generous green-white bells in late spring.  Best in decent soil in shade.  75cm. (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. (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. (9cm pots)

£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. . (9cm pots)

£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. (1.4L pots)

£4.00

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Potentilla ‘Gibson’s Scarlet’

AGM. A clump-forming perennial with soft green leaves and single bright scarlet flowers from early to late summer. 45cm. Average soil in sun. (9cm pots)

£3.00

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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. (1L pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£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. (9cm pots)

£2.50

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