This group covers a range of small collections of perennial plants not listed in any other section:

This group covers a range of small collections of perennial plants not listed in any other section:

ASTILBE (HERBACEOUS SPIRAEA). Pot grown clumps £3.55 each

The foliage has deep serrations and many varieties have reddish, new shoots in spring. 

The individual flowers are tiny, but arranged in large plumes. 

We grow pink, white, red and pale-purple varieties. 

June-August flowering. Height 60cm (24 inches).

They have specific requirements:

  Can be grown on boggy land where you have little chance of success growing anything else.

  Thrives best in light shade. If moved out towards more light they need  a wetter position.

  Ideal for patio pots on the shady side of the house.

  Because Astilbe can withstand periods of waterlogging the patio pots can be left partially immersed in a large container of water when you go on holiday.

  Don't forget to retrieve them when you get back.

  If planting on the banks of a natural stream make sure that the plants are secured by lines and pegs below ground. This prevents them from being washed away if the stream floods before new roots can grow out from the root-ball to lock them into position.

CIMICIFUGA JAPONICA (syn C. Acerina). Pot grown clumps. £3.55 each.

Clump-forming perennial producing tall spires of white flowers in late summer and autumn. Ideal for woodland gardens or moist, shady borders. Light shade and soil rich in humus are essential for success. 90cm (36 inches). Cimicifuga are commonly known as Bugbane, due to their ability to give off an insect repellent 'scent'.

CORDYLINE 

     AUSTRALIS (Cabbage palm).

     75cm(30").

     Pot grown plants. Price code U £2.25 each.

     AUSTRALIS PURPUREA 

     Purple brown leaf, a smaller form of Cordyline australis. 50cm (20 inches)

     Pot grown plants. Price code W £2.89 each.

     INDIVISA

Long tapering leaves, 

dark green 

with reddish midrib.

100cm (40 inches).

      Pot grown plants. Price code W £2.89 each.

Given a long life without being caught by winter frosts, Cordyline plants will grow taller, developing central 'trunks' as the older, lower leaves are discarded. This eventually gives them a distinctive palm tree appearance.

DICENTRA (BLEEDING HEART). Pot grown clumps £4.04 each.

Streamers of pendant, rosy-pink to almost red flowers with tiny protruding white petals. May-June flowering. We also have an all-white version. Both are 60cm (24 inches).

Ideal for shady or woodland gardens. They can be damaged by late-spring frosts and die down soon after flowering.

We also grow the dwarf DICENTRA FORMOSA at £2.74. These are less prone to frost damage and have more feathery foliage. Unfortunately the flowers are smaller, too. 37½cm (15 inches).

EREMURUS (FOXTAIL LILY). Pot grown plants £3.18 each.

Striking, yellow or orange flowers, June-August. 

122cm (48 inches). Not the easiest of plants to find a home for, 

they like both full sun and protection from cold winds,

plenty of water during dry spring or summer periods 

and a mulch of sphagnum peat or forest bark in winter.

ERYTHRONIUM (DOGTOOTH VIOLET). Pot grown plants £2.25 each.

Pink, cream or yellow varieties, March-April flowering. 20cm (8 inches). 

These plants do not like direct sunlight and do well in moist, shady gardens or woodland areas. 

Do not disturb again after planting.

NOTE - The term "Dogtooth" refers to the shape of the root, not the flowers that are like pendant stars.

ENGLISH BLUEBELLS (Hyacinthoides nonscripta). Pot grown clumps  £2.89 each.

Clump forming hardy perennial. Natural woodland plant (grown from cultivated stock). 

They prefer deep, reasonably fertile soil and dappled shade. Blue flowers in May. 30cm (12 inches). 

LIGULARIA TUSSILAGINEA  Pot-grown plants  £2.89 each.

     AUREOMACULATA

Clump forming perennial bearing dark green leaves with gold spots. 

Requires deep, moist soil, shelter from strong winds and some shade at midday. 

Grown mainly for it's foliage rather than the yellow flowers it bears August/September. 60cm (24 inches).

HEMEROCALLIS (DAY LILY). Pot grown plants £3.55 each.

Yellow, pink or orange/red varieties varying in height from 45cm (18 inches) to 76cm (30 inches). 

Usually flowering from June to August. While any reasonable soil will do, 

they prefer a moist position and will require watering well in dry weather. Full sun or light shade.

HOSTA (PLANTAIN LILY). Pot grown plants £2.57 each.

We have a selection of varieties suitable for growing in this area. 

They will grow in most soils (prefer moist-drained), but must have shade.

 Usually grown for their ornamental foliage, they also have attractive flowers of white or lavender-blue. Flowering period, July-August. Height depends on variety.

NOTE - beware of slug damage, particularly to the young leaves in spring.