Summerdale Garden Nursery Plant List 2014 1

Summerdale Garden Nursery Summerdale House CowBrow Lupton Cumbria LA6 1PE Tel 01539567210 Gail and David Sheals [email protected]

Our plant list gives an indication of varieties usually grown on the nursery. Some may be in small numbers and not always produced each year. If you are looking for a particular plant then do not hesitate to ring or e-mail before visiting.

Nursery open March-September, Thursday-Saturday, 10-4.30

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Achillea ‘Salmon Beauty’ Flat heads of creamy pink flowers fading to a lighter shade with age. Well drained soil. Full sun. H70cm x S70cm. Achillea ‘Terracotta’ Flat heads of orange flowers in summer. Well drained soil. Full sun. H70cm x S70cm.

Achillea ‘Walther Funke’ Flat heads of orange red flower in mid summer. Any good well drained soil. Sun. H70cm. Achillea millefolium ‘The Beacon’ Flat heads of deep red flowers in summer. Well drained soil. Full sun. H70cm x S70cm.

Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Spatlese’ Erect tuberous perennial. Divided deep green leaves with tall spikes of hooded light blue flowers in Autumn. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H160cm. Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate' Formerly Eupatorium. Maroon brown leaves with white flowers in summer.Part shade. Any good reasonably moist soil.Height120cm.

Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’ Bold dark purple foliage with blue flowers spring to early summer.Good ground cover for any partly shady position.Height 25cm.

Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' Exceptionally large bronze-purple leaves and large dark blue flower spikes in spring to summer. Excellent ground cover for shade. Any soil. Part shade. H15cm x S90cm. Alchemilla erythropoda Clump forming , ground cover with green yellow flowers on red tinged stems in summer. Sun to part shade. Any good soil. H 20cm.

Alchemilla mollis Clump forming, ground cover with pale green, rounded, crinkle edged leaves. Small sprays of bright greenish yellow flowers in summer. Sun to part shade. Any good soil. H50cmxS50cm. Aloysia citrodora Lemon Verbena. Lemon scented leaves used in teas ,ices etc. Full sun. Well drained soil. Half hardy. So keep frost free in winter. Anaphalis triplinervis AGM Clumps of soft grey leaves covered in 'everlasting' white flowers from early summer. Well drained fertile soil. Full sun. H40cm x S60cm. Anemone altaica A creeping rhizomatous woodland Anemone. Toothed dark green leaves with solitary white flowers veined inside with blue or violet. Moist well-drained humus rich soil. Part shade. H20cm x S30cm.

3 Anemone canadensis A vigorous woodland species. Divided leaves with branching stems holding starry white flowers in early summer. Well drained good soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S30cm. Anemone cylindrica Tiny star like white flowers in summer. Well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S30cm. Anemone demissa Deeply divided leaves with branched stems of white, blue or purple flowers in summer. Well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm x S20cm.

Anemone drummondii Creamy white flowers in early summer. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H20cm. Anemone hupehensis 'Hadspen AGM. Rich reddish pink flowers in late Abundance' summer. Spreads slowly using suckering shoots. Moist but well drained fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H 90cm x S40cm.

Anemone xhybrida 'Andrea Single white flowers in late summer. Any Atkinson' good soil in sun or part-shade. Height 70cm.

Anemone xh. 'Richard Ahrens' Semi-double deep pink flowers late summer to early autumn.Any good soil in sun or part-shade. Height 100cm.

Anemone leveillei White star like flowers with blue backs in spring. Moist soil. Part shade. H45cm x S50cm. Anemone lithophila Alpine anemone from North America. White flowers in summer. Well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H10-25cm. Anemone multifida Vigorous rhizomatous species with finely lobed leaves. Stems holding many upright creamy yellow in summer. Well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H 30cm x S15cm. Anemone multifida 'Rubra' Finely lobed leaves producing stems with many upright red flowers in summer. Well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm x S15cm. Anemone nemorosa Tiny white flowers held above divided foliage in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S30cm. Anemone nemorosa ‘Alba Plena’ Double white flowered spring anemone. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm.

Anemone nemorosa ‘Blue Eyes’ Double white flowers with a blue eye in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm.

Anemone nemorosa ‘Blue Form’ Light blue flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm.

Anemone nemorosa ‘Royal Blue’ Rich sky blue flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H20cm.

4 Anemone nemorosa ‘Vestal’ Delicate double white flowers in spring. AGM Any good soil. Part shade. H 20cm.

Anemone nemorosa ‘Virescens’ Unusual form in which instead of petals the flower is made up of tight green leaves. The flowers last for up to 8 weeks. Moist soil. Part shde to shade. H15cm. Anemone nemorosa Large lilac flowers held above divided 'Robinsoniana' foliage in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H20cm x S30cm. Anemone palmata Palest yellow flowers in late spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H20cm.

Anemone rivularis White flowers in early summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H50cm

Anemone rupicola Large white flowers held above divided foliage in summer. Any good soil. Part shade. H20cm x S15cm.

Anemone sylvestris Divided leaves with solitary nodding pure white flowers in spring followed by woolly white seed heads later in the year. Well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H50cm x S50cm. Anemone tomentosa Vigorous plant with pale pink flowers in late summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H up to 100cm.

Anemone virginiana Tall upright stems bearing greenish white flowers in early to mid summer, followed by thimble-like seed heads. Well drained humus rich soil. Sun or part shade. H90cm. Anemone x hybrida Soft pink flowers held above lobed dark green leaves in late summer. Spreads using suckering shoots. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to shade. H100cm.

Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine AGM. Large white flowers held high Jobert' above lobed dark green leaves in late summer. Spreads using suckering shoots. Moist but well drained fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H 150cm x S60cm. Anemone x hybrida 'Konigin Semi-double purple-pink flowers held Charlotte' above lobed dark green leaves in late summer. Spreads using suckering shoots. Moist but well drained fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H1.5m x S60cm. Anemone x hybrida 'Pamina' Semi-double rose-red flowers held above lobed dark green leaves in late summer. Spreads using suckering shoots. Moist but well drained fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H 150cm x S60cm. Anemonopsis macrophylla Delicate nodding lilac flowers in summer borne on slender stems. Excellent plant for shady moist spots. Moist but well drained soil. Shade to part shade. H60cmxS50cm.

5 Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' Finely divided purple-brown leaves with umbels of tiny white flowers in late spring to summer. Well-drained soil. Sun to part shade. H1m x S30cm. Aquilegia canadensis ‘Corbett’ Delicate light yellow flowers over deep green lobed foliage. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm.

Aquilegia canadensis ‘Pink Delicate pink nodding flowers with Lanterns’ straw coloured corolla in late spring. Any good soil. Sun/part-shade. Height 20-30cm.

Aquilegia canadensis 'Little A wonderful plant. Delicate foliage with Lanterns' brilliant red spurred flowers with reflexed petals. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H25cm x S25cm. Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Denver Large long spurred yellow flowers over Gold’ grey green foliage. Any good soil. Dappled to part shade. H 60-90cm.

Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Yellow Golden yellow long spurred blooms over Queen’ grey green lobed foliage.Well drained soil. Full sun. H80cm.

Aquilegia clematiflora Double flowers in mixed colours in early summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S40cm. Aquilegia flabellata ‘Cameo One of the smallest dwarf White’ columbines .Ideal for pot or rock garden. Good silver-green foliage with white flowers in late spring. Well drained good soil. Sun/part- shade.Height 10-15cm.

Aquilegia flabellata 'Nana Alba' Blue-green leaves with nodding white flowers in early summer. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H15cm x S15cm.

Aquilegia flabellata var pumilla f. Dwarf aquilegia with wax white flowers in alba ‘White Angel’ early summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H20cmxS15cm.

Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila Dwarf plant with bright blue white tipped ‘Selection’ flowers in early summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H20cm x S15cm.

Aquilegia viridiflora Unusual green flowers with reddish- brown corolla.Any good well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H40cmxS30cm.

Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clematiflora Attractive spurless blooms in shades of hybrids’ purple, blue and white above rounded lobed leaves. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm. Aster novi belgii‘Lady in Blue’ Rich blue semi double flowers in late summer. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H25cm.

6 Aster ‘Little Carlow’ AGM A mass of strong lavender blue flowers in late summer. Any good fertile soil. Full sun to part shade. H80cm.

Aster amellus ‘King George’ Violet blue daisy like flowers in late summer to autumn. Mildew resistant. Any good soil. Sun. H60cm.

Aster amellus ‘Rosa Erfullung’ Clear pink daisy like flowers in late summer to autumn. Mildew resistant. Any good soil. Sun. H60cm.

Aster amellus ‘Rudolf Goethe’ Lavender blue daisy like flowers in late summer to autumn. Any good soil. Sun. H50cm x S40cm.

Aster amellus ‘Violet Queen’ Excellent old variety with rich violet flowers in late summer to early autumn. Any good soil. Sun. H40cm.

Aster novae-angliae 'Andenken Large cerise pink flowers in late summer an Alma Potschke' to autumn. Any good soil in sun to part- shade. Height 105cm.

Aster novae-angliae Light pink daisy flowers in late summer. ‘Harrington’s Pink’ Any good fertile soil. Full sun to part shade. H 120cm.

Aster novae-angliae ‘Lachsglut’ A mass of vibrant hot pink daisy flowers in late summer. Any good fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H120cm.

Aster novae-angliae ‘Pink Parfait’ A mass of soft pink daisy flowers in late summer. Any good fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H120cm

Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Soft purple blue daisy flowers in late Cloud’ summer. Any good fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H170cm.

Aster novae-angliae Lovely purple red flowers in late summer. ‘Septemberrubin’ Abundant flowering. Any good fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H160cm x S50cm.

Aster novi-belgii Clump forming species bearing many violet daisy like flower heads in late summer. Good fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H1.2m x S90cm. Aster novi-belgii (dwarf) ‘Heinz Free flowering dwarf variety. Large pink Richard’ flowers in late summer. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H30cm. Aster novi-belgii ‘Lady in Blue’ Dwarf aster with rich blue semi-double flowers in late summer. Good fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H25cm.

Aster novi-belgii ‘Rosenquartz’ Double light pink flowers in Sept and Oct. Well drained soil. Full sun. H90cm.

7 Aster radula Narrow foliage with large violet daisy like flowers in autumn. Good fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S30cm.

Aster x frikartii 'Monch' One of the best Asters for a long display. A strong, upright freely branching plant with clear lavender-blue flower heads in late summer. Well-drained open fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S40cm. Aster xf. 'Wunder von Stafa' AGM Bright lavender blue flowers in late summer. Sun, well drained soil. Height 70cm.

Astilboides tabularis Architectural plant with large scalloped leaves and scented white flowers in mid summer. Moist soil. Part shade. Ht 140cm. Very unusual. Astrantia m. 'Gill Richardson Gp' Fine selection with deep crimson flowers in early summer. Moisture retentive soils in sun or part-shade. Height 80cm. Astrantia major 'Shaggy' Clump forming plant with lobed toothed leaves. Large greeny-white pincushion flowers in summer. Fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S45cm. Astrantia ‘Roma’ Soft pink, long lasting flowers in summer. Fertile, moist soil. Full sun to part shade. Probably the best of the astrantias. H 60cm. Bergenia 'Bressingham White' Robust thick deep green leaves with freely produced pure white flowers in mid to late spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H35cm x S60cm. Bergenia cordifolia 'Winterglut' Robust thick deep green leaves turning a stunning shade of red in autumn. Pink flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H60cm x S75cm. Bergenia ‘Eden’s Dark Margin’ Best of all bergenias for winter foliage. Big shiny red flushed leaves. Deep pink flowers in spring. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H 35cm.

Bergenia 'Wintermachen' Spoon shaped leaves with pink-red flowers in early summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H30cm x S50cm. Boykinia aconitifolia Attractive rounded lobed leaves with loose heads of small creamy white flowers in summer. Neutral cool, moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H60cm x S30cm. Boykinia jamesii Native to Rocky Mountains. Best for alpine house or shady rock garden. Small purple-violet flowers in early summer with heuchera like leaves. Well drained gritty soil. Height 20cm.

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Bronze fennel (Foeniculum Large clumps of purple feathery foliage. vulgare ‘Purpureum’) Decorative in a border. Leaves and seeds both have culinary uses. Any good soil. Full sun but will take some shade. H180cm. Brunnera macrophylla AGM. Rhizomatous slowly spreading species. Deep green heart shaped leaves with loose panicles of bright blue forget-me-not like flowers in spring. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H50cm x S60cm. Brunnera macrophylla – pink Large green heart shaped leaves. Light flowered form pink forget- me-not flowers in spring. Any good soil. Full to part shade. H50 x S60cm.

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Betty Pure white flowers over heart shaped Bowring’ foliage in spring. Any good soil. Full to part shade. H30cm x S60cm.

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Dramatic leaves silvered all over. Bright Glass’ blue forget-me-not flowers in spring. Any good soil. Full to part shade. H50 x S60.

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Mr. Large silvered heart shaped leaves. Morse’ White forget-me-not flowers in spring. Any good soil. Full to part shade. H50 x S60.

Brunnera macrophylla 'Dawsons A fine foliage plant with deep green White' heart shaped leaves with wide white leaf margins. Loose bright blue forget-me-not like flowers in spring. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H50cm x S60cm. Brunnera macrophylla 'Hadspen A fine foliage plant with deep green Cream' heart shaped leaves with cream margins AGM narrower than those of 'Dawson's White'. Loose panicles of bright blue forget-me- not like flowers in spring. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H50cm x S60cm. Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack A recently introduced cultivar. Frost' Magnificent silvery heart shaped leaves with bright blue forget-me-not like flowers in spring. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H50cm x S60cm. Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold. A must for an area of moist soil or bog garden. Rounded, deep yellow buttercup like flowers in spring over shiny dark green foliage. Moist soil. Full sun. H30cm x S50cm.

9 Caltha palustris 'Alba' Long flowering pure white form of our native Marsh Marigold. Not so conspicuous but well worth growing with its white cup shaped flowers in spring. Moist soil. Full sun. H30cm x S50cm. Camassia leichtlinii ‘Alba’ Tall spikes of creamy white flowers in May. Fertile humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm.

Camassia leichtlinii ‘Caerulea’ Tall spikes of deep blue flowers in May. Fertile humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm.

Campanula glomerata 'Alba' White flower spikes rising above creeping foliage in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H40cm x S60cm. Campanula glomerata ‘Caroline’ Clusters of lilac pink flowers in early summer. Any good soil. Sun or part shade. H 50cm. Campanula glomerata 'Superba' Clusters of bright violet flowers in early AGM summer.Any good soil. Sun or part shade. Height 75cm.

Campanula lactiflora ‘Loddon Spikes of soft lilac pink flowers in summer. Anna’ Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H1.5m x S0.6m.

Campanula lactiflora ‘Pouffe’ Compact plant covered in light blue flowers over a tight mound of foliage all summer. Moist but well drained soil. Sun or part shade. H30cm Campanula latiloba A fabulous species forming a mass of rosettes, which throw up stiff stems covered with stalkless cup shaped lavender-blue flowers. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S50cm. Cardamine glanduligera A choice woodlander with green serrated leaves which unfurl in spring. At the same time there are intense purple pink flowers. Any good soil. Shade to part shade. H12cm x S15cm Cardamine pentaphyllos Pretty spring plant with deep purple blue flowers in March and April. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H30-45cm.

Cardamine quinquefolia Shade lover with a profusion of purple pink flowers in spring. Any good soil. Full to part shade. H15cm.

Centaurea hypoleuca ‘John Pinky mauve flowers in summer. Any well Coutts’ drained soil. Full sun. H60cm. Bee friendly.

Centaurea montana ‘Alba’ Spreading perennial carrying in early summer many star shaped white flowers. Good garden plant. Thrives in any soil.

10 Full sun. H50cmxS60cm. Centaurea montana ‘Carnea’ Perennial Cornflower. Pale pink flowers in early summer. Sun or part-shade. Well drained soils. Height 45cm.

Centranthus ruber ‘Albus’ Branching heads of small star-shaped pure white flowers from late Spring to Autumn. Thrives in any soil. Sun. H60cm x S45cm. Centranthus ruber ‘Pretty Betsy’ Light red flowers in early summer. Any good well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S30cm

Centranthus ruber var. coccinea Red flowers in early summer. Any good well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S30cm

Chaerophyllum hirsutum Lilac-pink form of cow parsley. Highly 'Roseum' dissected leaves with umbels of lilac-pink flowers in spring to summer. Good fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S30cm.

Chiastophyllum oppositifolium Mat forming evergreen succulent with golden yellow flowers in summer. Well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H15cm.

Chiastophyllum oppositifolium Variegated form of mat forming ‘Jim’s Pride’ evergreen succulent with golden yellow flowers in summer. Well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H15cm.

Cirsium heterophyllum Spreading softly spiny leaves with mauve thistle shaped flower heads borne on long branching stems. Moist well drained soil. Full sun. H 120cm. Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' Spreading dark green softly spiny leaves with deep crimson thistle shaped flower heads borne on long branching stems. Moist well drained soil. Full sun. H1.2m x S60cm. Cistus purpureus Shrub with rich pink flowers in summer. Any soil. Full sun. H1.5m x S2m

Codonopsis cardiophylla Twining herbaceous perennial flowering in summer. Nodding pale blue flowers, with intricate markings inside. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm. Codonopsis clematidea Twining herbaceous climber producing nodding bell shaped pale blue flowers in late summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H1.5m.

Codonopsis forrestii Twining herbaceous climber producing open star shaped sky blue flowers in late summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H2m. Codonopsis gracilis Twining herbaceous climber producing elongated tubular flowers in late summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H2m.

11 Codonopsis grey-wilsonii Twining herbaceous climber producing stunning blue flowers in summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H2m. Codonopsis lanceolata Twining herbaceous climber producing bell shaped greenish white flowers veined purple in late summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Codonopsis mollis Twining herbaceous climber producing long blue bell shaped flowers in late summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H1m. Codonopsis ovata Pale blue bell shaped flowers in summer on scrambling plant. Moist but well drained soil. Dappled shade. H40cmxS40cm. Codonopsis pilosula Twining climber bearing pale yellow to pale green bell shaped flowers in summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Dappled shade. H1.7m Codonopsis rotundifolius Twining climber bearing pale blue bell angustifolia shaped flowers with red centres in summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Dappled shade. H2m. Codonopsis ussuriensis Twining climber bearing dark violet blue flowers in summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Dappled shade. H75cm. Convallaria majalis Lily of the valley. Lovely scented white flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part to full shade. H20cm x S30cm.

Convallaria majalis ‘Albostriata’ Rare lily of the valley with scented white flowers in May -June over broad green leaves striped golden yellow. Any good soil. Shade to part shade. H20-30cm. Convallaria majalis rosea Rare lily of the valley with pale pink scented flowers in May- June. Any good soil. Shade to part shade. H 15cm.

Cortusa matthiola 'Alba' Crinkled leaves producing pendent white bell shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H30cm x S15cm. Cortusa matthiola var pekinensis Crinkled leaves producing pendent magenta bell shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H30cm x S15cm. Corydalis ‘Craigton Blue’ Vigorous new hybrid. Intense sky blue flowers above pale green foliage in early summer. Humus rich but well well drained soil. Part shade. Height 40cm.

Corydalis flexuosa 'China Blue' Delicate fern like foliage with sky blue flowers in spring. Summer dormant. Cool shady position. Humus rich soil. Height30cm.

12 Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' Summer dormant spreading species with delicate light green leaves and bright blue slender flowers in spring. Moist fertile soil. Part shade. H30cm x S20cm.

Corydalis flexuosa ‘Purple Leaf’ Delicate green foliage infused purple. Blue, purple tubular flowers in spring to early summer. Moist fertile soil. Part shade. H25cm x S20cm.

Corydalis ‘Kingfisher’ Exceptionally long flowering, with intense blue flowers from early summer to autumn. Humus rich soil. Shade to part shade. H30cm.

Corydalis ochroleuca Evergreen delicate grey green leaflets with creamy white from late spring to summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm x S30cm.

Corydalis solida ‘G P Baker’ Rich red tubular flowers over feathery foliage in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Part to full shade. H20cm.

Corydalis solida ssp. Solida ‘Beth Pale pink tubular flowers over feathery Evans’ foliage in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Part to full shade. H20cm.

Corydalis solida’Purple Beauty’ Purple tubular flowers over feathery foliage in spring. Any good soil. Part to full shade. H20cm.

Corydalis ‘Spinners’ Vigorous hybrid between C.elata and C.flexuosa.Clear blue long lasting flowers top delicate ferny foliage in late spiring and early summer.Moist fertile soil. Part shade. H30cm x S30cm. Corydalis taliensis Masses of drooping stems of pale purple flowers above delicate ferny foliage. Any good soil. Part shade. H35cm.

Crocosmia xc. 'George Davison' Masses of soft yellow flowers in late summer.Sun. Well drained soils. Height 60cm.

Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ Paprika red flowers in late summer. Any good soil. Full sun to part shade. H100cm. Crocosmia 'Severn Sunrise' Long pointed leaves bearing salmon pink to red tubular flowers on arching spikes in late summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S30cm. Cyclamen coum Heart shaped marked leaves producing pink to carmine red flowers in winter to early spring. Fertile well drained soil. Part shade. H8cm x S10cm.

13 Cyclamen coum ‘Album’ Delightful woodland plant. Pure white flowers in early spring. Dies down in summer. Humus rich soils.Height 10cm.

Cyclamen coum 'Silver Leaf' Heart shaped silver marked leaves producing pink to carmine red flowers in winter to early spring. Fertile well drained soil. Part shade. H8cm x S10cm. Cyclamen hederifolium Heart shaped marked leaves producing 'Rosenteppich' pink to red flowers in autumn. Fertile well drained soil. Part shade. H8cm x S10cm.

Dactylorhiza x foliosa Hardy orchid. Strong purple flowers in early summer. Good border perennial. Humus rich soil.Sun to part shade. H30cm.

Dianthus ‘Mrs. Sinkins’ Scented ragged double white flowers in summer. Well drained soil. Full sun. H40cm.

Dicentra formosa alba Delicate white flowers for weeks above fern like green foliage. Spring to early summer. Good humus rich soil. Part to full shade. H30cm.

Dicentra formosa ‘Bacchanal’ Delightful heart shaped crimson flowers in early summer above finely divided grey-green foliage. Shade. Good humus rich soil. Height 35cm.

Dicentra ‘Ivory Hearts’ White flowers over ferny foliage in early summer. Good fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm.

Dicentra ‘Langtrees’ Almost bloe ferny leaves with small cream and pink flowers in spring. Shade. Good humus rich soil.

Dicentra spectabilis Bleeding heart. Bright pink and white heart shaped flowers dangling off arching stems in early summer. Delicate green divided foliage. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H60cm x S50cm. Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' Pure white form of bleeding heart. Pure white heart shaped flowers dangling off arching stems. Delicate green divided foliage. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H60cm x S50cm. Dodecatheon meadia f. album Delicate nodding pure white flowers in spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H40cm.

Dodecatheon meadia ‘Goliath’ Shooting star.Large flowering form with lilac-rose flowers in late spring. Humus rich soil in shade. Height 70cm.

14 Dodecatheon meadia ‘Red Delicate nodding flowers in shades of Colours’ red in spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H40cm.

Dodecatheon tetandrum Shooting star.Reflexed fragrant blooms in (jeffreyi) shades of red, lavender and white appear in mid to late spring. Any good soil in sun or part shade.Height 30cm.

Echinacea pallida Coneflower with narrow drooping pale rose pink petals in late summer. Good well drained soil. Sun. H30cm.

Echinacea pallida ‘Hula Dancer’ Coneflower with narrow drooping white tinged pink petals in late summer. Good well drained soil. Sun. H80cm x S40cm.

Echinacea paradoxa Yellow coneflower. Rich yellow flowers in late summer. Good well drained soil. Sun. H80cm x S45cm.

Echinacea purpurea Rose purple daisy like flowers in late summer. Good well drained soil. Sun. H100cm x S50cm.

Echinacea purpurea ‘Happy Star’ White flowers with a golden disc in late summer to autumn. Vigorous, long lived form. Good well drained soil. Sun. H100cm x S50cm.

Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' Dark green leafy foliage producing branching stems bearing large white daisy like flowers with an orange brown centre. Humus rich well drained soil. Full sun. H1.2m x S50cm. Echinacea purpurea 'Rubinstern' Soft pink purple daisy like flowers with golden brown centres in late summer. Humus rich well drained soil. Full sun. H1m x S50cm. Echinacea purpurea ‘Vintage Long lasting deepest pink flowers with Wine’ big brown centres in late summer to autumn. Any good soil. Full sun. H90cm x S55cm. Epimedium ‘Akebono’ Plentiful white flushed pink flowers in spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H25cm.

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee' Violet purple spider like flowers over red tinted foliage in spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H25cm x S40cm.

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Rose Dark bronze young heart shaped leaves Queen' with spider like deep rose pink flowers in spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H45cm x S60cm.

15 Epimedium acuminatum Large long spurred purple and mauve flowers in spring. Humus rich soil. Shade. Best in a sheltered spot. H40cm

Epimedium fargesii Delicate purple and white spider like flowers over heart shaped foliage in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H45cm x S60cm.

Epimedium grandiflorum Pink or white and lilac flowers over bronze tinted foliage in spring. Humus rich soil. Shade. H40cm. Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Lilac Delicate lilac flowers over bronze tinted seedling’ foliage in spring. Humus rich soil. Shade. H30cm. Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Red Deciduous ,red flowers emerging with Beauty’ new growth in early spring. Reddish- bronze foliage colours green as matures. Good, humus rich soil, in part shade. Height 18-30cm.

Epimedium leptorhizum An attractive species producing long- spurred large white to lilac-pink tlowers in spring. Handsome new coppery foliage.Any good humus rich soil in part- shade.

Epimedium perralchicum Bronze flushed heart shaped leaves 'Frohnleiten' producing spider like yellow flowers on wiry stems in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H40cm x S60cm. Epimedium ‘Pink Elf’ A hybrid between E. brevicornu and E. pubescens. Delicate pink flowers in spring and again in late summer. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H40cm. Epimedium pubigerum Evergreen. Delicate creamy white flowers in spring. Any good soil in part- shade. Height 35cm.

Epimedium stellulatum 'Wudang Spider like white flowers with yellow Star' stamens over heart shaped foliage in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H35cm x S50cm.

Epimedium x rubrum Crimson flowers over bronze foliage in spring. Vigorous plant. Any good soil. Shade. H25cm. Epimedium x setosum Small white flowers in spring over low evergreen foliage. Humus rich soil. Shade. H30cm. Epimedium x versicolor Long spurred pale yellow flowers over ‘Sulphureum’ heart shaped leaves in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H45cm x S1m.

Epimedium x warleyense Reliable old variety producing orange flowers in Spring. Any good soil. Will tolerate dry conditions. Full or part- shade.Height 30cm.

16 Epimedium x warleyense Vigorous epimedium with orange flowers ‘Orange Queen’ in spring. Evergreen mottled leaves. Any good soil. Shade or part shade. Good for dry shade. H25cm. Epimedium x youngianum Pure white flowers over heart shaped ‘Niveum’ foliage in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H45cm x S60cm.

Epimedium x youngianum Purple flushed young heart shaped 'Merlin' leaves with dusky mauve spider like flowers in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H30cm x S30cm.

Epimedium x youngianum Dusky pink to purple flower in mid to late ‘Roseum’ spring. Moist but well drained humus rich soil in part shade. Height 30cm.

Eranthis cillicia Winter Aconite. Large butter yellow flowers in February/March. Finely cut foliage with bronze tinge. Well drained soil in sun. Short.

Erigeron karvinskianus Abundant yellow centred daisy like 'Blutenmeer' flowers opening white and fading to pink and purple in summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H20cm . Seeds around.

Eryngium agavifolium An architectural plant with large sword like strong green sharply toothed leaves. Large green thistle like flowers in late summer lasting well through the winter. Well-drained fertile soil. Full sun. H1.5m x S60cm. Erysimum ‘Apricot Twist’. Perennial wallflower. Fragrant orange blooms from spring to early summer. Deadheading encourages further flowering.Any reasonable well drained soil in sun or part-shade.Height 60cm.

Erysimum 'Bowles’ Mauve' Perennial wallflower. Shrubby perennial producing mauve flowers from spring to summer. Well-drained soil. Full sun. H75cm x S60cm.

Erysimum 'Constant Cheer' Perennial wallflower. Shrubby perennial producing dusky orange flowers from spring to summer. Well-drained soil. Full sun. H30cm x S60cm.

Erysimum ‘Winter Orchid’ Scented perennial wallflower.Flowers open coppery orange fading to purple.Flowers from spring right through to the end of summer. Well-drained soil. Full sun. H30cm Erythronium ‘Kondo’ Woodland bulb. Soft yellow flowers in Spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. 25cm. Erythronium ‘White Beauty’ Vigorous form with mottled leaves producing white nodding flowers in spring, Humus rich soil. Part shade. H30cm x S10cm.

17 Erythronium dens-canis Mottled leaves producing rose pink nodding flowers in early spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H20cm x S10cm.

Erythronium dens-canis ‘Pink Small pale pink flowers over mottled Perfection’ leaves in early spring. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H8cm. Erythronium dens-canis ‘Purple Dog’s tooth violet. Good form with King’ strongly coloured pink flowers in Spring. Moist well drained soil in part-shade. Height 15cm.

Erythronium dens-canis Dog’s tooth violet. Good form with pure ‘Snowflake’ white flowers in Spring. Moist well drained soil in part-shade. Height 15cm.

Erythronium 'Pagoda' Vigorous variety with mottled leaves producing many sulphur yellow nodding flowers in spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H35cm x S10cm.

Erythronium ‘Spindlestone’ Good compact form of erythronium toulumnense.Bright yellow flowers in spring.Good humus rich soil in part shade. Height 25cm.

Erythronium tuolumnense Dog’s tooth violet with nodding yellow flowers in spring. Good humus rich soil in part shade. Height 10-20cm.

Eupatorium cannabinum Pink flower heads in summer and early autumn. Good humus rich soil. Full sun part shade. H150cm. Eupatorium fistulosum Statuesque plant with burgundy ‘Atropurpureum’ coloured flowers in late summer. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H200cm.

Eupatorium fistulosum ‘Ivory Statuesque plant with ivory white flowers Towers’ in late summer. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H200cm.

Euphorbia amygdaloides var. Lime green flowers over dark green robbiae glossy foliage in early summer. Well drained soil. Part to full shade. Will form good groundcover in deep shade. H60cm Euphorbia griffithii ‘Dixter’ Dark green lance shaped leaves veined red. Deep brick coloured flowers in summer. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H60cm. Euphorbia griffithii ‘Fireglow’ Glowing red foliage with brick red flowers in summer. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm. Euphorbia myrsinites AGM Thick silver green pointed leaves with greenish yellow flowers in late spring. Sprawling habit good for a rockery or pot. Well drained soil. Full sun. H15cm x S30cm. Euphorbia polychroma Rounded bushy plant with heads of

18 bright yellow flowers over mid green leaves in spring. Any well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H50cm X S50cm. Euphorbia schillingii Dark green lanceolata leaves with light veining producing greenish yellow flowers in summer. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H1m x S30cm.

Euphorbia sikkimensis Bright pink young shoots producing dark green red marked leaves with greenish yellow flowers in summer. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H1.2m x 45cm.

Exochorda x macrantha ‘The Bride’ Compact deciduous shrub covered in AGM delicate white flowers in April and May. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H 2m

Forsythia suspensa ‘Nymans’ Soft yellow flowered form of the well known shrub. Flowers in spring. Any good soil. Full sun. H 3m.

Fritillaria acmopetala Pale green, bell shaped flowers tinged purple in spring. Well drained soil. Full sun. H30cm.

Fritillaria meleagris The snake’s head fritillary. The one to naturalise in damp meadows. Delicate nodding chequered flowers in spring. Soil that is moist in spring. H30cm. Fritillaria michailowskyi AGM Deep purple bell shaped flowers, with yellow tips to the petals. May-June. Well drained soil. Full sun. Ideal for a pot or trough. H20cm. Fritillaria persica’Ivory Bells’ A spike of beautiful creamy green flowers on a tall strong stem. April – May. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H 1m. Fritillaria uva vulpis Purple grey edged yellow flowers in spring. Any good well drained soil. Sun. H25cm.

Galanthus elwesii Similar to the common snowdrop but larger and earlier flowering. Builds up quickly. Any good soil. Part shade. H17cm. Galanthus elwesii ‘Cedric’s Exceptional large single snowdrop, fron Prolific’ stock originally grown in the garden of Sir Cedric Morris at Benton.Broad grey green leaves support stems up to 40cm. Galanthus ? Atkinsii Superb large snowdrop propagated from a clump found in our garden, possibly Atkinsii. Any good soil. Part shade. H20cm. Galanthus ‘Dionysus’ Early flowering Greatorex double.15cm. Ideal conditions are cool and moist in spring with adequate light but drier and shadier in summer.

19 Galanthus 'Hippolyta' Beautifully formed Greatorex double. Short, but perfectly formed.

Galanthus 'James Backhouse' Good large flowered early snowdrop. Aberrant form of Galanthus 'Atkinsii' with which it is often confused, but still one of the best. Galanthus ‘Jaquenetta’ Greatorex double with well rounded outer petals and almost entirely green inner segments. H 18cm.

Galanthus 'Lady Elphinstone' Variant of G.nivalis 'Flore Pleno' with yellow markings

Galanthus’Magnet’ Large open flowers on long pedicels. Height 18cm. Ideal conditions are cool and moist in spring with adequate light but drier and shadier in summer.

Galanthus nivalis Native snowdrop. Grown in Cumbria. Any good soil. Good for naturalising in any situation.

Galanthus nivalis 'Pusey Green Double flower with a splash of green on Tips' the outer segment.

Galanthus plicatus Broad leaved, late flowering species. Ideal conditions are cool and moist in spring with adequate light but drier and shadier in summer. Galanthus plicatus ‘Augustus’ Attractive globular flower with dimpled petals. H 15cm. . Ideal conditions are cool and moist in spring with adequate light but drier and shadier in summer. Galanthus ‘Sam Arnott’ Robust hybrid with globular scented blooms in February. Height 20cm. Ideal conditions are cool and moist in spring with adequate light but drier and shadier in summer. .

Galanthus 'Straffan' Old and reliable cultivar. Late flowering

Galtonia candicans Strap shaped leaves with spikes of up to 30 pendant white flowers in late summer. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun. Good in a pot. H 1m. Galtonia viridiflora Strap shaped leaves with spikes of nodding pale green flowers in late summer. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun. H1m. Good in a pot. Frost tender. Gentiana asclepiadea Willow gentian. Gentian blue tubular flowers in late summer to early autumn. Moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H90cm x S45cm.

20 Gentiana asclepiadea ‘Alba’ White flowered form of the willow gentian. Long arching stems of narrow leaves producing tubular white flowers in early autumn. Moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H90cm x S45cm. Gentiana asclepiadea 'Pink A pink form of the willow gentian. Long Swallow' arching stems of narrow rich green leaves producing tubular pale pink flowers with darker pink markings in early autumn. Light humus rich moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H90cm x S45cm. Gentiana dinarica Dark blue trumpet shaped flowers over a mat of shiny green leaves in autumn. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full sun. H12cm x S10cm.

Gentiana septemfida var. 'Lago Stunning bright blue bell shaped flowers Select' with white throats and darker stripes in late summer. Light humus rich moist but well drained soil. Best in sun. H20cm x S30cm. Gentiana sino-orata AGM Spectacular bright blue bell shaped flowers in autumn. Well drained, lime free soil. Shade to part shade. Good for a trough or pot. H8cm x S20cm.

Geranium ‘Blue Blood’ Deepest blue flowers from May to July. Foliage turns orange before autumn. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H35cm.part shade. H35cm.

Geranium 'Blue Sunrise' Golden lobed leaves producing veined blue flowers in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H25cm x S30cm.

Geranium clarkei ‘Kashmir Pink’ Produces a spreading mound of highly dissected lobed leaves with soft pink flowers all summer. Any good soil. Sun to shade. H45cm x S50cm.

Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir Produces a spreading mound of highly Purple' dissected lobed leaves with lilac blue flowers veined with red. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H45cm x S50cm.

Geranium himalayense ‘Plenum’ Charming double soft lilac flowers in (Birch Double) summer. Moist but well drained soil.Sun to part shade. H30cm.

Geranium 'Joy' Soft pink saucer shaped flowers over lobed foliage throughout summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H25cm x S30cm.

Geranium macrorrhizum ‘White Semi evergreen. Pale green rounded Ness’ leaves with pure white flowers from late spring to early summer. Any soil. Sun or shade. Good ground cover. Will grow in dry shade. H30cm x S60cm.

21 Geranium macrorrhizum 'Snow Creeping stems of strongly scented Sprite' lobed leaves producing white flowers in early summer. Good ground cover for shade. Any good soil. Sun to full shade. H50cm x S60cm. Geranium ‘Orion’ AGM Strong plant with large dark blue flowers from early summer. Good autumn leaf colour. Any good soil. Fullsun to part shade. H70cm xS70cm

Geranium 'Patricia' Large magenta flowers with a black eye throughout summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H75cm x S60cm.

Geranium phaeum Mourning Widow. Clump forming species with basal leaves marked purple-brown producing open white centred deep maroon flowers in late spring to early summer. Moist but well drained soil. Part to full shade. H70cm x S50cm. Geranium phaeum ‘Album’ Small nodding white flowers in late spring and early summer. . Vigorous and easy in any good soil from sun to shade. Good for dry shade.Height 80cm.

Geranium phaeum ‘Lily Lovell’ Purple-mauve flowers from May to June. Vigorous and easy. Any good soil from sun to shade. Good for dry shade.Height 80cm.

Geranium phaeum –magenta Magenta flowers in late spring and early flowered seedling summer. Distinct form that cropped up on our nursery. Vigorous and easy in any good soil from sun to shade. Good for dry shade.Height 80cm.

Geranium pratense ‘Dark Reiter’ Intense lilac blue flowers over purple foliage throughout summer. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H25cm x S25cm.

Geranium pratense ‘Splish White flowers with blue speckles and Splash’ stripes in summer. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H50cm x S30cm.

Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clump forming divided leaves producing Clark' pearly grey flowers flushed with rose pink in early summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H75cm x S60cm. Geranium pratense 'Plenum Clump forming divided leaves producing Album' double white flowers in early summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H65cm x S30cm.

Geranium pratense 'Plenum Clump forming divided leaves producing Violaceum' double rich violet-blue flowers darker blue in the centre in early summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade.

22 Geranium psilostemon Clump forming large divided leaves bearing loose stems of large saucer shaped bright magenta flowers with darker centres and veining in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H45cm x S1m. Geranium pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis’ Low growing trailing plant with small violet flowers throughout summer. Any good well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H25cm x S45cm.

Geranium renardii Neat clumps of soft sage green velvety leaves. Opal white flowers with purple veins in Summer. Any soil. Full sun. H30cm x S30cm.

Geranium renardii 'Whiteknights' Clump forming velvety grey-green leaves producing white flowers with pale lilac-blue background and darker veining. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H1.2m x S60cm. Geranium robustum Fine silvery sprawling foliage producing bluish purple flowers in late spring. Any good soil. Sun to part shade.

Geranium 'Salome' A trailing variety with branching stems of lobed leaves giving rise to loose purplish pink flowers veined deep purple and almost black styles and stigmas. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H25cm x S55cm. Geranium sylvaticum 'Album' Upright habit. Light green foliage with AGM pure white flowers late spring to early summer. Any good soil. Sun or shade. H70cm.

Geranium sylvaticum ‘Amy Deep blue flowers with a white eye in Doncaster’ spring and summer. Upright habit. Good for a shady border or woodland. Any good soil. Part to full shade. H70cm x S50cm. Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Compact and spreading toothed leaves Blue' giving rise to sky blue flowers with large veined white centres in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. Geranium x oxonianum Vigorous plant with deep red purple star ‘Thurstonianum’ like flowers in summer. Good ground cover. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H 60cm.

Geum ‘Bell Bank’ Delightful semi double reddish pink flowers in late spring. Humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm x S 30cm.

Geum ‘Cottage Apricot’ A clump forming plant with a rosette of scalloped leaves producing pendent bell shaped apricot flowers in late spring to midsummer. Humus rich moist soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm x S20cm.

23 Geum 'Beech House Apricot' A clump forming plant with a rosette of scalloped leaves producing pendent bell shaped apricot flowers in late spring to midsummer. Humus rich moist soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm x S20cm. Geum chiloense ‘Blazing Sunset’ Semi-double scarlet flowers throughout the summer. Any good well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S60cm.

Geum coccineum Borisii-Strain Orange flowers in early summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H40cm.

Geum 'Lady Stratheden' Pinnate hairy leaves producing semi- double rich yellow flowers throughout the summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S60cm. Geum ‘Lemon Drops’ Low groeing geum with single yellow green nodding flowers in May to June. Moist fertile soil. Full sun. H25cm.

Geum montanum Spreading plant with dense pinnate dark green leaves producing single deep yellow cup shaped flowers in spring to early summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Geum 'Mrs Bradshaw' Pinnate hairy leaves producing semi- double scarlet flowers throughout the summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S60cm. Geum 'Princess Juliana' Scalloped leaves producing pendent orange-yellow bell shaped flowers in summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Geum rivale 'Album' Rosette of scalloped leaves producing pendent bell shaped pure white flowers in late spring to midsummer. Humus rich moist soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm x S20cm. Geum rivale 'Leonards Variety' Rosette of scalloped leaves producing pendent salmon pink bell shaped flowers in late spring to mid summer. Humus rich moist soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm x S20cm. Gillenia trifoliata Star like white flowers in early summer. Any good fertile soil. Dislikes too much lime. Sun to part shade. H100cm x S75cm. Hacquetia epipactis A good plant for shade, it produces its unusual green, yellow-eyed bracts in late winter and early spring. Any good soil. Shade to part shade. H7cm x S30cm Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’ Beautiful bronze red daisy like flowers in AGM mid to late summer. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H100cm x S60cm.

Helenium ‘Red Jewel’ Rich dusky pink flowers with maroon centres. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H85cm.

24 Helenium ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’ Deep red flowers streaked with orange AGM and yellow over several months in late summer and autumn. Any good soil. Full sun. H 90 x S45cm Helenium autumnale ‘Rotgold- Gold to rust coloured daisy-like flowers in Hybrids’ autumn. Well drained soil .Full sun. H120cm.

Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ Lovely soft yellow sunflower like flowers in late summer. Any good well drained soil. Sun. H200cm x S120cm.

Helleborus argutifolius Handsome evergreen glaucous spiny leaves producing pendent pale green cup shaped flowers in late winter to early spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Helleborus dumetorum Finely cut basal leaves producing green cup shaped flowers in spring. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H45cm x S45cm.

Helleborus foetidus Evergreen clump forming perennial with deeply divided dark green leaves and nodding pale green flowers in late winter. Any good soil. Shade to part shade. H45cmxS45cm. Helleborus x ericsmithii Large greeny pink and white flowers in Spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H25cm x S30cm.

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Blue Metallic purple blue flowers in Feb – April. Metallic Lady’ Humus rich soil. Part shade. H 35cm x S 45cm.

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Picotee Pink veining to white petals edged in red. Lady’ Humus rich soil. Part shade. H 35cm x S 45cm.

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Pink Lady’ Pink and rose coloured flowers Feb -April. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H 35cm x S45cm

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Pink Lady Pink flowers spotted red Feb-April. Humus Spotted’ rich soil. Part shade. H 35cm x S 45cm.

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Red Lady’ Deep red coloured flowers Feb-April. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H 35cm x S 45cm.

Helleborus x hybridus ‘White Pure white flowers Feb – April. Humus rich Lady’ soil. Part shade. H 35cm x S 45cm.

Helleborus x hybridus ‘White Lady Pure white flowers almost covered in Spotted’ maroon speckling. Feb – April. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H 35cm x S 45cm.

Helleborus x hybridus ‘Yellow Soft yellow flowers Feb – April. Humus rich Lady’ soil. Part shade. H 35cm x S 45cm.

25 Helleborus x hybridus 'Lady Clump forming perennial hybrids. Grown Series' from seed in the 'Lady Series' All colours and markings. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H45cm x S45cm. Hemerocallis ‘Edge Ahead’ Day lily. Stunning pink flowers with raspberry throat in early summer. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H60cm. Hemerocallis 'Marion Vaughn' Fragrant, pale lemon-yellow flowers in AGM summer. Any good soil. Sun or part- shade. Height 95cm.

Hemerocallis ‘Morocco Red’ Straplike leaves producing star shaped dusky red flowers with a ginger throat in mid to late summer. Any soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm. Hemerocallis 'Pretty Miss' Light peach flowers with ruffled edge in summer. Any good soil. Sun or part- shade. Height 75cm.

Hemerocallis –orange flowered Name lost in the mists of time. Orange from garden flowers. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H 60cm.

Hemerocallis ‘Staghorn Sumac’ Day lily. Bicoloured orange red flowers in mid summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H75cm.

Hemerocallis 'Catherine Long pointed leaves producing star Woodberry' shaped lavender pink flowers in mid to late summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full sun. H60cm x S60cm. Hepatica nobilis Very desirable spring flowering delicate woodland perennial. Kidney shaped leaves with open white, pink or blue flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Top dress with leaf mould or compost. Part shade. H10cm x S15cm. Hepatica pyrenaica Spring flowering delicate woodland perennial. Kidney shaped leaves with open pale pink flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Top dress with leaf mould or compost. Part shade. H10cm x S15cm. Hepatica transylvanica Early flowering hepatica from south eastern europe with large blue flowers in Spring. Thrives in woodland conditions. Height 12cms.

Hepatica transylvanica ‘Blue Good strong blue flowers arising in early Jewel’ Spring. Thrives in woodland conditions. Height 12cms.

26 Heuchera ‘Lime Marmalade’ Lime green leaves with ruffled edges. Good front of border, or in a pot. Any good soil. Part shade, although will take more sun than most heuchera as long as midday sun is avoided. Strong grower. H40cm. Heuchera sanguinea ‘White Coral Bells.Attractive foliage with sprays Cloud’ of white blossom from June to August. Well drained soils in full sun or part shade. Height 60cm.

Heucherella ‘Burnished Bronze’ Large cut leaves with a glossy burnished bronze hue. Soft pink flowers in early summer. Any good soil. Part shade. H55cm x S30cm.

Heucherella 'Kimono' Dramatic slivery green foliage with darker veining producing pink flowers in early summer. Any good soil. Part shade. H55cm x S30cm.

Heucherella 'Quicksilver' Purple silvery foliage with bronze veining producing large pale pink to white flowers in early summer. Any good soil. Part shade. H45cm x S25cm.

Horseradish (Armoracia Perennial herb. Either grow where you rusticana) want it to be forever or in a large pot. Any good fertile soil. Full sun to part shade. Harvest roots in autumn. Hosta ‘Blue Angel’ Large hosta with blue green leaves. Flowers in summer are almost white. Any good soil. Shade to part shade. H90cm x S120cm. Hosta ‘Devon Green’ Forms dense hummocks of dark green leaves. Moist fertile soil. Full to part shade. H50cm. Hosta ‘Halcyon’ Blue grey heart shaped leaves with pale lilac flowers in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H 40cm x S 70cm.

Hosta 'Blue Wedgwood' Rounded glaucous grey blue leaves with pale lavender blue bell shaped flowers in midsummer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H25cm x S55cm. Hosta ‘Fire and Ice’ Fine hosta with large twisted heart shaped leaves that are deep green at the margins, with palest cream centres. Lilac coloured flowers. Moist well drained soil. Full to part shade. H30cm x S30cm. Hosta 'Gold Edger' Heart shaped pale green-yellow leaves with pale lavender blue bell shaped flowers in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H30cm x S45cm.

27 Hosta 'Golden Tiara' Heart shaped mid green leaves irregularly margined with yellow with purple bell shaped flowers in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H30cm x S50cm. Hosta 'Hadspen Blue' Heart shaped thick glaucous grey blue leaves with pale mauve bell shaped flowers in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H25cm x S60cm. Hosta ‘June’ Medium size. Blue leaves with lime splashed centre. One of the best. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H30cm.

Hosta lancifolia Produces a mound of narrow arching glossy dark green leaves with deep purple bell shaped flowers in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H45cm x S75cm. Hosta sieboldii var. alba Mid green lance shaped leaves producing pure white tubular flowers in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H30cm x S60cm.

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' Heart shaped glossy yellow green leaves producing pale lilac bell shaped flowers in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H75cm x S1.2m.

Hosta 'Sun Power' Heart shaped wavy yellow green leaves producing pale lavender blue to white flowers in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H60cm x S1m. Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’ Herbaceous twining climber with toothed golden leaves. Greenish hop flowers in autumn. Any well drained soil. Sun or part shade. H to 6m.

Hydrangea arborescens Large round pure white flower heads in ‘Anabelle’ AGM July to September. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H300cm x S300cm.

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Flattened heads of pinkish mauve Perfecta’ flowers in late summer. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Full sun to pt shade. H90-120cm.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ Deciduous shrub producing large lime green fading to cream flowers from July to Sept. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H2.5m.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ Large florets of creamy white flowers AGM from July to Sept. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H300cm x S300cm.

28 Hydrangea quercifolia Oak leaf hydrangea with large cones of white flowers in late summer. Good autumn foliage. Any good soil in sun or part-shade. Height 2m.

Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Oak leaf hydrangea with large cones of Queen’ spectacular white flowers in late summer. Good autumn foliage. Any good soil in sun or part-shade. Height 2m.

Hydrangea veitchii Large white flowered lacecap. Any good soil. Sun or part shade. Height 2m.

Iris ‘Berkeley Gold’ (Tall bearded) Deep gold and butter yellow flowers in summer. Well drained soil. Full sun. H 1m Iris bulleyana Fine Asiatic species. Soft green erect foliage with violet-purple flowers in June. Moist but well drained soils in full sun or part shade. Height 60cm.

Iris danfordiae Early flowering, with sweetly scented daffodil yellow flowers. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H10cm xS10cm.

Iris douglasiana Evergreen dark green leaves producing red-purple, blue, cream or white flowers in late spring to early summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Iris ensata (mixed colours) Large open flowers over straplike foliage in summer. Moist soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris ensata ‘Moonlight Waves’ Large white flowers with a lime green centre in summer. Moist soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris ensata 'Reveille' Large pale lavender violet flowers with darker veins held above strap like foliage in summer. Moist soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S30cm. Iris ensata 'Variegata' Red purple flowers above cream and green variegated strap like foliage in summer. Moist but soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S30cm. Iris ensata 'Wine Ruffles' Large deep purple flowers held over strap like foliage in summer. Moist soil. Sun to part shade.

Iris foetidissima AGM Shy pale lemon and purple flowers in late spring.Decorative orange seed heads in autumn. Useful as tolerates dry soil and shade.Height 60cm.

Iris foetidissima ‘Variegata’ Cream and green striped leaves. Shy pale lemon and purple flowers in late spring.Decorative orange seed heads in autumn. Useful as tolerates dry soil and shade.Height 60cm.

29 Iris ‘Frank Elder’ Late winter flowers are soft blue with a splash of yellow. Well drained soil. Full sun. H15cm.

Iris fulva Lovely iris with terracotta coloured 6 petaled flowers in June. Damp soil. Full sun. H 90cm.

Iris graminae Delicate violet flowers over clumps of grassy like leaves in early summer. Any good well drained soil. Sun. H40cm.

Iris histriodes ‘George’ Rich purple flowers in early spring. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H12cm.

Iris histriodes ‘Lady Beatrix Beautiful rich blue flower with white Stanley’ flecks on the fall. One of the earliest to flower, withstanding all weathers. H12cm.

Iris histriodes ‘Sheila Ann Early flowering vigorous dwarf iris. Sky Germany’ blue flowers. Very desirable. Well drained soil. Full sun. H12cm

Iris ‘Holden Clough’ Soft yellow flowers heavily veined purple brown in summer. Unusual. Moist well drained soil. Sun to part shade. 80cm.

Iris ’Katharine Hodgkin’ Early flowering. A little beauty. Bluish green petals with soft yellow blotching. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. 15cm.

Iris latifolia ‘Duchess of York’ Clear blue flowers in June to July. Not well known but good plant, easy to grow in damp soil. Sun to part shade. H 35- 50cm. Iris latifolia ‘Isabella’ Pale purple flowers in June to July. Not well known but good plant, easy to grow in damp soil. Sun to part shade. H 35- 50cm. Iris latifolia ‘King of the Blues’ Dark blue flowers in June to July. Not well known but good plant, easy to grow in damp soil. Sun to part shade. H35-50cm.

Iris latifolia ‘Mansfield’ Deepest purple flowers in June and July. Not well known but good plant, easy to grow in damp soil. Sun to part shade. H35-50cm. Iris latifolia ‘Queen of the Blues’ Pale blue flowers with a white throat in June and July. Not well known but good plant, easy to grow in damp soil. Sun to part shade. H35-50cm. Iris lazica Lavender-blue flowers over fans of strap like foliage in early Spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H15cm.

30 Iris pseudacorus cream The yellow flag iris but with cream flowers in early summer. Moist fertile soil. Sun to part shade. Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata' Yellow-cream variegated strap shaped pointed leaves producing yellow flowers in early summer. Moist fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H1.2m x S30cm. Iris ‘Rajah’(Tall bearded) Velvet burgundy falls with butter yellow standards in summer. Well drained soil. Full sun. H 75cm.

Iris reticulata ‘Cantab’ Early flowering with flax blue delicately scented flowers. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H15cm

Iris reticulata ‘Clairette’ Early flowering. Sky blue with deep purple falls and white striping. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H10cm Iris reticulata ‘Natascha’ Early flowering. Ice blue flowers. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. 15cm. Desirable.

Iris reticulata ‘Springtime’ Early flowering. Flowers violet blue tipped white. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H15cm.

Iris reticulata‘Gordon’ Early flowering. Pale blue and violet flowers. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H15cm.

Iris reticulata‘Harmony’ Early flowering. Sky blue with a white blotch. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H15cm. Iris reticulata‘J.S. Dijt’ Early flowering. Purple flowers with a golden yellow stripe. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. 15cm.

Iris reticulata‘Joyce’ Early flowering. Sky blue and yellow flowers. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. 15cm.

Iris reticulata ‘Purple Gem’ Early flowering.Deeple plum purple with lighter veining. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. 15cm.

Iris x robusta ‘Gerald Darby’ Rhizomatous perennial with arching leaves and purplish stems bearing violet purple flowers with whitish falls. Moist humus rich soil.Full sun to part shade. H1- 1.5m. Iris setosa Rich purple flowers in late spring to early summer. The falls have white centres and are veined with yellow. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S20cm.

31 Iris setosa ssp. Canadensis Purple veined flowers in summer. Any good well drained soil. Sun. H30cm.

Iris sibirica ‘Alba’ Pure white flowers held over strap like foliage in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm.

Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’ Deep violet flowers with speckled markings in summer. One of the best for intensity of colour. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S60cm. Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar' Clump forming strap like leaves producing in spring white flowers with yellow falls, all veined greenish yellow. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris sibirica 'Caesar' Violet flowers over strap like foliage in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris sibirica 'Dreaming Yellow' White and creamy yellow flowers over strap like foliage in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm.

Iris sibirica 'Flight of Butterflies' Small pale blue flowers with darker veining held over narrow grass like foliage in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Iris sibirica – good garden form. Vigorous iris with lavender blue flowers in summer. Name lost ages ago. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris sibirica 'Lavender Bounty' Lavender pink flowers held over strap like foliage in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris sibirica 'Melton Red Flare' Rich red-purple flowers held over strap like foliage in summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm.

Iris sibirica ‘Mountain Lake’ Deep blue broad flowers held over strap like foliage in Summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris sibirica 'Papillon' Pale blue flowers held over strap like foliage in summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris sibirica 'Shirley Pope' Clump forming strap like leaves producing in summer stems with numerous dark red purple flowers and velvety falls with white patches. Any good well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge' Clump forming strap like leaves producing in summer stems with numerous large sky blue flowers edged with silver. Any good well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm.

32 Iris sibirica 'Southcombe White' White flowers held over strap like foliage in summer. Any good well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm.

Iris sibirica 'Sparkling Rose' Clump forming strap like leaves producing in summer stems with numerous purple-pink flowers. Any good well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris sibirica 'Tropic Night' Clump forming strap like leaves producing in summer stems of with numerous purple-blue flowers. Any good well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Iris versicolor Purple flowers in early summer. Freely flowering in moist fertile soil. Full sun. H80cm. Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' Rich claret flowers veined with white in early summer. Freely flowering in moist fertile soil. Full sun. H80cm. Kirengeshoma palmata Nodding pale yellow waxy flowers in late summer to autumn. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H1.2m. Kniphofia 'John Benary' Coral-red pokers at height of summer. Sun, well-drained soils. Height 75-90cm.

Kniphofia 'Toffee Nosed' AGM Tawny orange flowers fading to cream. Sun, well-drained soils. Height 100cm.

Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Pearls’ Pale pink flowers over silver striped foliage in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H20cm x S50cm.

Lamium maculatum ‘White White flowers over silver foliage in Nancy’ summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H20cm x S50cm.

Lamium orvala ‘Album’ White flowers in late spring. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H50cm x S30cm.

Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' Formerly Dicentra. ‘White Bleeding AGM heart’.Pure white lockets on arching stems in early summer.Part-shade. Moist humus rich soils. Height 60cm.

Lamprocapnos spectabilis Formerly dicentra. Pink and white lockets on arching stems in early summer.Part- shade. Moist humus rich soils. Height 60cm.Grown from our own seed. Some have golden leaves.

Lathyrus latifolius 'Pink Pearl' Perennial Pea. Pale pink pea flowers on scrambling foliage. Can be trained. Humus rich well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Climber.

Lathyrus latifolius 'Red Pearl' Perennial Pea. Red pea flowers on scrambling foliage. Can be trained.

33 Humus rich well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Climber.

Lathyrus latifolius 'White Pearl' Perennial Pea. Pure white pea flowers on scrambling foliage. Can be trained. Humus rich well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Climber Lathyrus vernus Dense clump forming herbaceous perennial producing purple blue pea flowers in spring. Humus rich well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H45cm x S45cm.

Lathyrus vernus ‘Rosenelfe’ Light pink pea flowers in early summer. Good rich well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H25cm x S45cm. Leucojum ‘Graveteye Giant’ Summer snowflake. Large ivory white flowers in april to may. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H45cm. Leucojum vernum The spring snowflake. White nodding flowers like a large snowdrop. Moist soil. Good for pond side. Full sun to part shade. H60 cm x S10cm. Lewisia cotyledon ‘Rainbow’ Funnel shaped flowers in rainbow shades of peach through to pink in late spring to early summer. Good for planting in cracks in walls. Humus rich well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H15cm x S15cm.

Lewisia nevadensis A mass of white flowers in summer above a small cluster of dark green strap like leaves. Well drained soil. Full sun. Good for trough or rock garden. Deciduous. H6cmxS8cm.

Ligularia dentata ‘Britt-Marie Dark glossy leaves with large deep Crawford’ orange yellow flowers in late \summer. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H1m.

Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’ Handsome large deep purple leaves. Vivid orange flower heads in summer. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H120cm.

Ligularia dentata ‘Midnight Lady’ Deep purple bronze foliage with large golden flowers in late summer. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H1m.

Ligularia ‘The Rocket’ AGM Slender spikes of bright yellow flowers on jet black stems above large toothed leaves in summer. Moist, fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H1.5m xS80cm.

Lilium formosanum Dark green linear leaves with fragrant slender trumpet shaped white flowers flushed with purple outside. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H1m x S30cm. Lilium lancifolium 'Farrers Form' Vigorous form with large heads of orange spotted lily flowers in late

34 summer. Moist acid soil. Part shade. H1.5m.

Lilium macklinae Delicate small lily from NE India. Light pink nodding flowers in summer. Humus rich soil. Part shade. 30-45cm. Lilium martagon ‘Album’ Desirable white flowered form of the turk’s cap lily.Flowers in June to July. Well drained humus rich soil. Part shade. H90cm. Linaria purpurea Upright perennial bearing spikes of small snapdragon like purple flowers from mid to late summer. Well drained soil. Sun. h60cm. Linaria purpurea ‘Cannon Went’ Upright perennial bearing spikes of small snapdragon like pink flowers from mid to late Summer. Well drained soil. Sun. H60cm. Linaria purpurea ‘Springside Spikes of small snapdragon like white White’ flowers from mid to late summer. Well drained soil. Sun. H60cm. Lobelia tupa Clump forming perennial with brick red flowers in late summer. Well drained soil. Full sun, sheltered site. H1.5m xS1m.

Lychnis flos-cuculi ‘White Robin’ Feathery white flowers in early summer. Well drained soil. Sun. H40cm x S30cm. Marjoram ‘Acorn Long pointed golden leaves. Any good Bank’(Origanum aureum) well drained soil. Part shade. Originates from Acorn Bank, the National Trust garden. H45cm. Meconopsis baileyi Hairy pointed basal leaf rosettes above which rise large heavenly blue poppy flowers in summer. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Part shade. H60cm. Meconopsis baileyi ‘Hensol Hairy and pointed basal leaf rosettes Violet’ giving rise to large lilac flowers in early Summer. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Part shade. H60cm. Meconopsis baileyi 'Alba' Hairy and pointed basal leaf rosettes giving rise to large white flowers in early summer. Moist but well drained lime free humus rich soil. Part shade. H1m x S60cm.

Meconopsis chelidonifolia Small half nodding yellow flowers in early summer. Moist humus rich soil. Happy in woodland. H90cm. Meconopsis x cookei Rare meconopsis with dusky pink drooping flowers in early summer. Moist soil, in part shade. H 40cm. Meconopsis horridula Variable monocarpic species with stunning blue flowers in Summer. Leaves and stems covered in bristly spines. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Part shade. H20-100 cm.

Meconopsis integrifolia The lampshade poppy. Muliple stems of pale yellow flowers in Summer. Monocarpic. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Part shade. H up to 1m.

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Meconopsis 'Lingholm' Hairy and pointed basal leaf rosettes giving rise to large sky blue flowers in early summer. Moist but well drained lime free humus rich soil. Part shade. H1m x 60cm. Meconopsis napaulensis Yellowish bristly pinnate rosette forming leaves give rise to branching stems of cup shaped pink, red through to purple flowers in summer. Moist but well drained lime free humus rich soil. Part shade. H1.5m x 60cm. Meconopsis punicea Flowers with petals that look like crumpled red silk from late spring. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H50cm. Usually monocarpic.

Meconopsis quintuplinerva Harebell Poppy. Slowly creeping forming a dense mat of small hairy leaves giving rise in spring to arching hairy stems each holding one pendent lavender blue bell shaped flower. An exquisite species. Moist but well drained lime free humus rich soil. Part shade. H45cm x S30cm. Meconopsis x sarsonii M. betonicifolia x M. integrifolia. Toothed leaves covered in rust coloured hairs forming basal rosettes producing in early summer branching stems of singular pale creamy yellow cup shaped flowers. Moist but well drained lime free humus rich soil. Part shade. H1.2m x S60cm. Monarda ‘Beauty of Cobham’ Soft pink flowers above purple pink AGM bracts in summer and early autumn. Loved by butterflies and bees. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H90cm. Monarda ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ Bright red flowers in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S90cm. Monarda ‘Croftway Pink’ Rose pink flowers above purple bracts in summer and early autumn. Loved by butterflies and bees. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H90cm. Monarda ‘Fishes’ Pale pink flowers in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H100cm x S60cm Monarda ‘Mahogany’ Dark red flowers in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S90cm. Monarda ‘Prarie Night’ Purple flowers in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H100cm x S60cm. Monarda ‘Scorpio’ Violet purple flowers in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H100cm x S60cm. Muscari ‘Pink Sunrise’ The first pink grape hyacinth. Not easy to obtain. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H18 cm. Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’ Grape hyacinth. Powder blue flower spikes in spring. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H15cm. Muscari botryoides ‘Album’ Grape hyacinth. Pure white flower spikes in spring. Any good soil. Sun to light

36 shade. H15cm. Narcissus cyclamineus ‘Toto’ New dwarf variety. Delicate cream flowers with reflexed petals. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H25cm. Narcissus ‘Jumblie’ Easy miniature garden narcissus with reflexed petals. Golden yellow. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H15cm. Narcissus ‘Ice Wings’ Scented ivory flowers. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H 30cm. Narcissus ‘Minnow’ Dwarf narcissus. Multiple soft yellow flowers on each stem. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H 18cm. Narcissus ‘Rapture’ Swept back petals around a golden trumpet. Any good soil. Sun to part shade.H 30cm. Narcissus ‘Silver Vigorous narcissus with up to seven Chimes’(Triandrus) flowers on a stem. Small, scented cream flowers. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H 40cm. Narcissus ‘Tete a Tete’ Lovely dwarf golden yellow daffodil flowering in spring. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. Ht 15cm. Narcissus’Thalia’ Snow white flowers in spring. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm. Nepeta subsessilis ‘Blue dreams’ Bright blue flowers throughout summer. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm. Nepeta subsessilis ‘Pink Dreams’ Dusky pink flowers throughout the summer. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Omphalodes 'Cherry Ingram' Compact variety with large deep blue flowers in spring. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H15cm x S30cm.

Paeonia ‘Bowl of Beauty’ Single pink flowers with cream centre in summer. Any good soil. Full sun. H100cm.

Paeonia ‘Kansas’ Semi double red flowers in summer. Any good soil. Full sun. H80cm.

Paeonia ‘Karl Rosenfield’ Double magenta flowers in June and July over bronzed foliage. Any good soil. Full sun to part shade. H80cm x S80cm.

Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ One of the best grasses. Upright purple grey foliage with large panicles of purplish spikelets in summer. Turns golden yellow in aurumn. Well drained soil. Full sun. H1.2m. Papaver orientale ‘Aglaja’ Semi double flowers shading from cherry red at the base to soft salmon pink. May- June. Short and sturdy. Any good soil. Full sun. H50cm.

37 Papaver orientale ‘Beauty of Bright red flowers with a black centre in Livermere’ early summer. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H80cm.

Papaver orientale ‘Coral Reef’ Large coral pink flowers in early summer. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H80cm.

Papaver orientale ‘Konigin Salmon pink flowers with a black centre Alexandra’ in early summer. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade.H80cm.

Papaver orientale ‘Lilac Girl’ Large raspberry to deep lilac flowers in early summer. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade.H80cm.

Papaver orientale ‘Patty’s Plum’ Flowers soft plum coloured in May to July. Any good soil. Full sun. H 75cm.

Papaver orientale ‘Royal Pure white flowers with a black centre. Wedding’ Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H80cm.

Papaver orientale ‘Snow Goose’ Large semi double white flowers with a black blotch at the base. . Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H80cm.

Peltoboykinia watanabei Large glossy pale green leaves producing pale creamy yellow flowers in summer. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H70cm. Phlox divaricata ‘Dirigo Ice’ Small shade loving phlox with palest ice blue flowers in spring. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H15cm.

Phlox divaricata 'Blue Perfume' Masses of fragrant lilac blue flowers in early summer. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H35cm x S50cm.

Phlox divaricata Prostrate purple tinted leaves and stems 'Chattahoochee' producing open lavender blue flowers with purple eyes from summer to early autumn. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H15cm x S30cm. Phlox divaricata ‘Eco Texas Strong purple flowers from April to June. Purple’ Any good soil in sun or part shade. Height 30cm.

Phlox douglasii ‘Crackerjack’ Low growing perennial with masses of crimson-red flowers from April to June. Good for rock garden or trough. Well drained soil in sun. H 5cm x W 25cm.

38 Phlox douglasii ‘Waterloo’ Compact plant with rich crimson-red flowers in May to June. Good for rock garden or trough. Well drained soil in sun. H 5cm x W 25cm

Phlox ‘Kelly’s Eye’ Masses of pale pink flowers with darker eye in early summer. Good for rock garden or trough. Well drained soil in sun. H 7cm x W 15cm.

Phlox maculata ‘Alpha’ Soft , scented lilac pink flowers in early and mid summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S45cm.

Phlox maculata ‘Omega’ Fragrant white flowers with pink centres in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H100cm. Phlox maculata ‘Rosalind’ Soft pink flowers with a deeper pink centre in summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S45cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Paradise’ Fragrant blue flowers with paler centres and deeper veins July-Sept. Foliage flushed purple. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Full sun. H100cm. Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes’ Scented pale pink flowers with red AGM centre mid to late summer. Any good soil. Sun or part-shade. Height 90cm.

Phlox paniculata ‘David’ Scented pure white flowers in summer. Any good soil. Sun or part-shade. Height 90cm.

Phlox paniculata ‘Discovery’ Lightly scented soft pink flowers in late summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil . Full sun. 75cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Eventide’ Scented lavender blue, lilac flushed flowers from July-Sept. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Full sun. H 90cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Franz Schubert’ Clusters of pale pink flowers from July to September. Any good soil. Full sun to part shade. H 90cm. Phlox paniculata 'Fujiyama' Large panicles of pure white flowers from midsummer onwards. Fertile moist soil. Sun to part shade. H1.2m x S60cm.

Phlox paniculata ‘Jade’ Clusters of cream flowers edged green in summer. Any good soil. Full sun to part shade. H 65cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Little Laura’ Violet blue flowers with white eye from mid summer onwards. Fertile moist soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Miss Pepper’ Rose pink flowers in late summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H80cm x S30cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Monica Soft pink flowers over dark buds from Lynden-Bell’ midsummer onwards. Very attractive. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H75cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Othello’ Claret red flowers from mid summer onwards. Any good soil. Sun to part

39 shade. H75cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Prince of Intense orange scarlet flowers from mid Orange’ summer onwards. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Prospero’ Large scented soft lilac flowers from midsummer onwards. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H100cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Starfire’ Vigorous phlox with good crimson red flowers from midsummer onwards. Striking dark foliage. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm. Phlox paniculata ‘Tiara’ Scented double creamy white flowers from midsummer onwards. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm. Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Blue Dwarf creeping phlox with blue star like Cushion’ flowers from late spring to summer.Low but spreading.Good for rock garden or trough. Sun. Well drained soil.

Phlox subulata ‘Samson’ Dwarf creeping phlox with purple pink flowers from late spring to summer.Low but spreading.Good for rock garden or trough.Sun. Well drained soil.

Phlox x arendsii ‘Luc’s Lilac’ Large heads of small scented lilac flowers in mid summer. Humus rich well drained soil. Full sun. H100cm. Phuopsis stylosa Drooping stems of narrow foliage with dense heads of tiny pink flowers in summer. Good border edge plant. Any good soil. Sun. H30cm x S60cm. Phyllostachys nigra (Black Lge elegant evergreen bamboo, green Bamboo) canes at first, becoming black with maturity. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H2.5 -3.5m, S1.5-2.5m (in 10-20yrs) Phytolacca americana American pokeweed. Large foliage plant with purple black berries in late summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H2-3m. Plant and berries are toxic. Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Fuji Pink’ Balloon flower. Soft pink flowers in summer. Well drained soil. Full sun. H50cm.

Podophyllum peltatum The May apple from open woodlands in Canada and America. Long glossy leaves above single white flowers. Any good soil. Shade to part shade. H40cm x S120cm. Polemonium 'Lambrook Mauve' Neat mounds of pinnate leaves producing many bell shaped lilac blue flowers in late spring to early summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H45cm x S45cm.

Polemonium yezoense 'Purple Pinnate reddish purple foliage producing Rain Strain' many lilac blue flowers in summer. Fertile well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H50cm x S45cm.

40 Polygonatum hookeri Dwerf plant reaching only 10cm high. Deep pink purple flowers emerge in spring before the leaves. Shade. Any good soil. Potentilla atrosanguinea var. Bi-coloured orange yellow and red agrophylla flowers in mid to late summer. Any good well drained soil. Sun top part shade. H40cm x S45cm. Potentilla atrosanguinea var. Bright scarlet red flowers over silky foliage agrophylla ‘Scarlet Starlit’ in early summer. Any good well drained soil. Full sun. H30cm. Potentilla 'Gibsons Scarlet' Soft green foliage producing single saucer shaped bright scarlet flowers in summer. Well-drained soil. Full sun. H45cm x S60cm.

Potentilla 'Helen Jane' Soft green foliage producing single saucer shaped bright pink flowers in summer. Well-drained soil. Full sun. H45cm x S60cm.

Potentilla nepalensis ‘Ron Clump forming perennial with strawberry McBeath’ like bright green leaves. Carmine –red flowers throughout summer. Well drained soil. Full sun. H30cm. Potentilla nepalensis ‘Shogran’ Dwarf, compact potentilla. Strawberry- like bright green leaves with brilliant carmine pink flowers throughout summer. Well drained soil. Full sun. H15cm. Potentilla thurberi 'Monarchs Soft green foliage producing double Velvet' deep maroon flowers in summer. Well- drained soil. Full sun. H45cm x S60cm.

ALPINE PRIMULAS Primula “Alice Collins Small alpine primula with strong purple blue flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula allionii Small alpine primula with tubular rose pink flowers in spring. Grow in well drained compost. Ideally needs protection from winter wet. H5cm x S20cm. Primula allionii ‘Adrian Jones’ Neat mound of leaves covered in pale lavender pink flowers in Feb to March. Grow in well drained compost. Ideally needs protection from winter wet. H5cm x S20cm. Primula allionii x 'Aire Mist' Alpine primula with pure white tubular flowers in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant.H10cm x S20cm. Primula allionii x 'Aire Mist' in Alpine primula with pure white tubular terracotta pot flowers in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant.H10cm x S20cm. Primula allionii ‘Anne’ Alpine primula. Neat mound of leaves covered in soft pink flowers in early spring. . Moist but well drained, gritty soil.

41 Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula allionii x ‘Koblenz’ Rarely available alpine primula. Neat mound of leaves with creamy white flowers in early spring. . Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula allionii x ‘Pink Aire’ Alpine primula with pink shading to white tubular flowers in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant.H10cm x S20cm. Primula allionii x ‘Snow Ruffles’ Alpine primula with frilled white flowers in spring. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula apoclita Rarely offered species from Tibet/Yunnan (muscarioides group).Small purplish blue grape hyacinth like flowers on long stems. Sun to part shade.Moist but well drained soils.

Primula bileckii Very small leaved alpine primula with rich crimson flowers in spring. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula ‘Blairside Yellow’ Cushion of leaves bearing golden yellow open bell shaped flowers in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. H 7cm. Primula burmanica The Burma primrose. Candelabra primula with rosy red flowers. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H80cm.

Primula x Chamois Alpine auricula with the softest peachy yellow flowers in spring. Sometimes classed as a border auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. H15cm. Primula ‘Firecracker’ Alpine primula with good red flowers in early spring . Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough.

Primula glaucescens Umbels of pink flowers with white eyes in spring. Humus rich well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H10cm x S20cm.

Primula halleri Rosettes of mealy leaves producing open lilac-pink flowers in late spring. Moist humus rich peaty soil in part shade or in an alpine house in well drained loam based compost. H30cm x S25cm. Primula 'Harlow Carr' Vigorous rosette forming leaves producing white blushed pink flowers in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. Primula ‘Helena’ Not a clue. Does it exist?

42 Primula integrifolia European alpine species. Neat rosettes of flesh leaves with pink flowers early spring. Moist but well drained soils in cool position. Ideal for rock garden, scree or trough. Height 5cm.

Primula ‘Jo-Jo’ Lovely allionii hybrid. Large clear lilac flowers with a cream eye in Feb –Mar. Well drained soil. Scree, trough or cool green house. 5-8cm. Primula ‘Lavender Mist’ Small European hybrid covered in wavy edged pale lavender flowers in spring. Well drained soil. Scree, trough or cool green house. Primula x loiseleurii 'Aire Mist' Alpine primula with pure white tubular flowers in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant.H10cm x S20cm. Primula x loiseleurii 'Aire Mist' in Alpine primula with pure white tubular terracotta pot flowers in spring. H10cm x S20cm.

Primula marginata Rosette forming mealy edged leathery leaves with umbels of shallowly tubular lavender-blue flowers in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good for a raised bed or trough. H15cm x S15cm.

Primula marginata ‘Adrian Evans’ Good alpine primula with purple red flowers in early spring . Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula marginata ‘Barbara Good alpine primula with soft lilac pink Clough’ flowers in early spring . Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula marginata ‘Kesselrings’ Easy alpine primula. Neat rosettes of leaves with deep lavender flowers in spring. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula marginata ‘Lemon Easy alpine. No info available. Some Sorbet’ query it’s existence. But here it is! Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula marginata 'Linda Pope’ Toothed mealy green leaves forming rosettes giving rise to umbels of mauve- blue flowers with white mealy centres in spring. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. H15cm x S15cm. Primula marginata ‘Malvern’ Another?

Primula marginata ‘Waithman’s’ Alpine primula with light blue flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula marginata 'White Lady' Beautifully delicate pure white flowers in spring. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. H15cm

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Primula ‘Maria Talbot’ Beautiful European hybrid alpine primula. Large burgundy frilled flowers in March. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula ‘Midnight’ Hybrid alpine primula. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula ‘Mylene’ Hybrid alpine primula with deep purple flowers in early spring . Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula ‘Pink Aire’ Allionii hybrid. Soft pink flowers. Well drained soil. Scree, trough or cool greenhouse. 10 cm. Primula modesta Rosettes of spoon shaped mealy leaves producing in spring umbels of open tubular purple-pink flowers. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. Can be grown under glass in loam based gritty compost. H20cm x S20cm. Primula petiolaris Toothed leaves producing tiny magenta purple flowers in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H10cm x S20cm.

Primula 'Pink Ice' Allionii hybrid. Pink shaded white flowers. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade, will tolerate a little sun. Good container or rockery plant. H20cm x S20cm. Primula 'Pink Ice' in terracotta pot Allionii hybrid. Pink shaded white flowers. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade, will tolerate a little sun. H20cm x S20cm. Primula x pubescens ‘Apple Vigorous rosettes of leaves producing Blossom’ masses of lilac pink flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula x pubescens ‘Bewerley Vigorous rosette forming leaves White’ producing masses of white flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. H10cm x S30cm. Primula x pubescens ‘Bill Martin’ Vigorous rosette forming leaves producing deep lilac flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. H10cm x S30cm. Primula x pubescens 'Christine' Vigorous rosette forming leaves producing purple pink flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. H10cm x S30cm. Primula x pubescens ‘Cream Free flowering, with masses of cream Viscosa’ flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. H10cm x S30cm.

44 Primula x pubescens ‘Crimson Alpine primula with crimson flowers in Velvet’ spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. Primula x pubescens 'Faldonside' Vigorous rosette forming leaves producing dusky red-pink flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. H10cm x S30cm. Primula x pubescens 'Freedom' Vigorous rosette forming leaves producing clear lilac purple flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. H10cm x S30cm. Primula x pubescens ‘Harlow Vigorous rosette forming leaves Carr’ producing creamy white flowers with a flush of pink in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. H 10cm. Primula x pubescens ‘Pat Vigorous rosette forming leaves Barwick’ producing pale cream blushed pink flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant H10cm. Primula x pubescens ‘Pat Alpine primula with deep pink flowers in Bernard’ spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. Primula x pubescens ‘Sonya’ Alpine primula with cream flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. Primula x pubescens ‘The Dwarf alpine primula with red flowers. General’ Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. Primula x pubescens Vigorous rosette forming leaves ‘Wedgwood’ producing Wedgwood blue flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant H10cm. Primula x pubescens ‘Wharfedale Vigorous rosettes of leaves producing Bluebell’ light blue flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. H10cm Primula x pubescens ’Wharfedale Vigorous rosettes of leaves producing Buttercup’ cream coloured flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. Good container or rockery plant. H10cm. Primula x pubescens ‘Wharfedale Vigorous rosettes of leaves, coated in Village’ farina. Greenish white flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained, gritty soil. Good for a raised bed or trough. Primula ‘Slack Top Violet’ Marginata type primula. Violet flowers over mound of leaves in spring. Moist but well drained soil. Sun or part shade. Good for a container or rockery. H10cm. Primula ‘Redpoll’ Petiolaris hybrid with rich purple-red flowers in early spring. Moist humus rich soil in part shade. Height 8cm.

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Primula ‘Tantalon’ Fine hardy asiatic hybrid with lavender blue flowers in early spring. Moist humus rich soil in part shade. Height 8cm.

Primula Acaulis Primula acaulis A Barnhaven primula. Single flowers in a Mixed Barnhavens mixture of colours. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S15cm. Primula acaulis ‘Barnhaven Blues’ A Barnhaven primula. Single flowers in shades of cornflower, turquoise, indigo and azure. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S15cm.

Primula acaulis ‘Butterscotch’ A Barnhaven primula. Single flowers in shades of copper, bronze, champagne and butter yellow in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S15cm.

Primula acaulis ‘Candy Pinks’ A Barnhaven primula. Single flowers in shades of clear pinks, satin pinks soft peach, shell salmon and baby pinks. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S15cm.

Primula acaulis ‘Harbinger’ A Barnhaven primula. Single flowers in shades of palest yellow. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S15cm. Primula acaulis ‘Osiered Amber’ A Barnhaven primula. Single flowers in shades of amber, apricot and pale yellow in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S15cm. Primula acaulis ‘Tartan Reds’ A Barnhaven primula. Single flowers in rich red shades, many with dark stems and foliage. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S15cm. Primula acaulis ‘Traditional A Barnhaven primula. Single flowers in Yellows’ shades of yellow. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S15cm. Polyanthus primulas

Primula polyanthus ‘Chartreuse’ A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on one stem in shades of cream iced with green or white and shading to a green centre. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm. Primula polyanthus ‘Desert A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on Sunset’ one stem in shades of coral, salmon, shrimp, champagne, apricot and burnt orange. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm. Primula polyanthus ‘Grand A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on Canyon’ one stem in shades of copper, bronze, terracotta, rust and tangerine. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm. Primula polyanthus ‘Harbour A Barnhaven primula. Night on the Lights’ waterfront. Startling oriental and pastel reds, smoky apricot, and vivid orange

46 apricot, neon pinks and salmon reds. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm.

Primula polyanthus ‘Harvest A Barnhaven primula.A direct Yellows’ descendent of Gertrude Jekyll’s Munstead strain.Many flowers on one stem in shades of ivory, lemon, mimosa and orange yellow. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cmx S15cm.

Primula polyanthus ‘Indian Reds’ A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on one stem in shades of scarlet, vermilion, guardsman and cherry reds. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm. Primula polyanthus ‘Little Egypt’ A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on one stem in shades of vivid reds, oranges and brick colours. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Primula polyanthus ‘Marine Blues’ A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on one stem in shades of cobalt, delft, sky and navy blues. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Primula polyanthus ‘Mauve A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on Victorians’ one stem in shades of mauve, lavender, pink orchid, orchid, lilac, porcelain, cattleya and heliotrope with a frothing of white. . Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Primula polyanthus ‘Midnight A Barnhaven primula. Deep blue blacks Blues’ and magenta purples, some with white centres and some edged with silver wire. Primula polyanthus ‘Muted A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on Victorians’ one stem in shades of lavender, violet, blue or buff. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Primula polyanthus ‘New Pinks’ A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on one stem in shades of wild rose, bright raspberry and sweet pea pinks. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Primula polyanthus ‘Old Rose A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on Victorians’ one stem in rose shades from the deepest passionate through bright and frivolous to softest sugar mouse. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Primula polyanthus ‘Paris 90’ A Barnhaven primula. Barnhaven primula. White and cream edged blue flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm. Primula polyanthus ‘Ramona’ A Barnhaven primula. Barnhaven primula with spectacular coppered red flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cmx S15cm. Primula polyanthus ‘Spice A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on Shades’ one stem in shades of chocolate, coffee, cinnamon and ginger. Any good soil.

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Primula polyanthus ‘Striped A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on Victorians’ one stem in shades of blues, violets and dusky pinks, all veined and striped. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm. Primula polyanthus ‘Tango’ A Barnhaven primula. Refreshing tones of orange and gold, very striking in the garden. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm. Primula polyanthus ‘Violet A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on Victorians’ one stem in shades of violet, royal purple, plum and damson. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Cowichan primulas

Primula ‘Amethyst Cowichan’ A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on one stem in shades of amethyst and violet. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Primula ‘Blue Cowichan’ A Barnhaven primula. Many intense blue flowers on one stem, some with a black bee centre. Any good soil, part shade. H25cm x S15cm. Primula ‘Garnet Cowichan’ A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on one stem in shades of garnet, black garnet and ruby. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Primula ‘Venetian Cowichan’ A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on one stem in shades of hot pink-reds, mandarin and strawberry reds. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Primula ‘Yellow Cowichan’ A Barnhaven primula. Many flowers on one stem in shades of richest yellows. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm x S15cm.

Juliana primulas

Primula ‘Blue Julianas’ A Barnhaven primula. Small blue and violet flowers in early spring. Any good soil. Part shade. Will form a good clump over the years. H10cm x S15cm. Primula juliana ‘Fireflies’ A Barnhaven primula. Early small flowering variety. Many flowers on one stem in shades of deep crimson to bright red. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S10cm.

Primula juliana ‘Vera Maud’ A Barnhaven primula. Compact early flowering variety covered in soft pink flowers with a deep pink picotee edge above dark compact leaves. Flowers for up to 3 months. Any good soil. Part

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Other Barnhavens

Primula Gold Laced Polyanthus A Barnhaven primula. One of the best ‘Beeches Strain’ AGM strains of gold laced primulas, winning an AGM in the RHS hardy polyanthus trials in 1995. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm. Primula Gold Laced Polyanthus A Barnhaven primula. One of the best (Barnhaven Strain) strains of gold laced primulas. Any good soil. Part shade. H25cm. Primula ‘Oriental Sunrise’ Barnhaven’s famous strain of candelabra hybrids. Flowers in flame reds, coral, burnt orange, pastel yellows, peach and lavender in early summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H60- 90cm AURICULAS Auricula ‘Abundance’ Gold centred alpine. Plum shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Adrienne Ruan’ Gold centred alpine. Deep shades of rust. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Adrian’ Light centred alpine. Shaded bright to light purple. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Agamemnon’ Light centred alpine. Shaded pink. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Alexandra Georgina’ Gold centred alpine. Flowers deepest red shading to apricot. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Alamo’ Light centred alpine. Purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Alf’ Light centred alpine. Purple with a wide lilac edge. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Alicia’ Light centred alpine. Purple mauve - pink shading. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Alison Jane’ Gold centred alpine. Conker brown to flaming orange shading. . Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Amicable’ Gold centred alpine. Shaded red. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Ancient Society’ Gold centred alpine. Red shading to orange. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Andrea Julie’ Gold centred alpine. Orange red to light orange shading. . Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Andrew Hunter’ Light centred alpine. Purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Anwar Sadat’ Light centred alpine. Blue shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Appleblossom’ Border auricula, although inclining towards pubescens. Small pink blushed

49 appleblossom flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Applecross’ Gold centred alpine. Red shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Argus’ Light centred alpine. Plum shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Arthur Delbridge’ Gold centred alpine. Purple pink shades. . Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Arundel Stripe’ Yellow, maroon and white stripes. White centre. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Aurora’ Light centred alpine. Raspberry pink shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Austin’ Light centred alpine. Purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Avril’ Light centred alpine. Good flowerheads in shades of plum red. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Avril Hunter’ Light centred alpine. Shaded lilac blue. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Balbithan’ Neat purple flowers on dainty leaved plant. Possibly a pubescens hybrid. . Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Barnhaven Cinnamon Double cinnamon coloured flower. Double’ Propagated by us from a seedling. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Barnhaven Coffee Double coffee coloured flower. Double’ Propagated by us from a seedling. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Barnhaven Plum Plum coloured double. Propagated by Double’ us from a seedling. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Barr Beacon’ Gold centred alpine. Deepest red shades. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Basuto’ Gold centred alpine. Rich crimson. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Beatrice’ Light centred alpine with shaded blue flowers. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Bellamy Pride’ Border auricula with the palest mauve flowers. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Blue Chip’ Grey edged show auricula. Blue grey flowers. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Blue Heaven’ Show striped. Purple blue striped white. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Blue Velvet’ Blue flowered border auricula. Robust. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Blue Yodeler’ Light centred alpine. Shaded blue flowers. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

50 Auricula ‘Blush Baby’ Striped auricula. Pink and white. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Boromir’ Light centred alpine. Blue shades. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Brenda's Choice’ Gold centred alpine. Purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Broad Gold’ Gold centred alpine.Rust shading to wide gold edge. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Broadwell Gold’ Tall yellow and white border. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Brownie’ Border auricula. Russet brown flowers. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Bush Baby’ Border auricula. Apricot yellow flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Butterwick’ Gold centred alpine. Rich brown red. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Cambodunum’ Light centred alpine. Plum shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Carole’ Gold centred alpine. Red brown shading to orange. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Chaffinch’ Self. Opens bright red and fades to dusky pink. Very attractive and neat. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Charles Rennie’ Border auricula. Soft pink flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Cheops’ Light centred alpine. Purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Cherry Picker’ Light centred alpine. Velvet pink. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Chiffon’ Soft lilac pink self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

51 Auricula ‘Chorister’ Vigorous deep yellow self. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Primula ‘Chamois’ find under P x Dusty yellow coloured border. Lovely. Chamois Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Chiquita’ Double with burnt orange colouring. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Cindy’ Light centred alpine. Deepest purple with narrow lighter shading. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Clatter Ha’ Deep purple double. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Clare’ Grey edged show auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Claudia Taylor’ Fancy show auricula. Red and green flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Comet’ Light centred alpine. Red pink shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Connaught Court’ Light centred alpine. Dark shading to light pink. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Coventry Street’ Bright yellow self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Craig Vaughan’ Light centred alpine. Purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Crimson Glow’ Deep red double. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Crinoline’ Lavender and green stripes with a white edge and white centre. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Cuckoo Fair’ Royal blue flowered self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Dales Red’ Border auricula. Crimson red with a light centre. Moist, well drained soil. Part shade.

52 Auricula ‘Dark Eyes’ Almost black double flower. Moist well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Delilah’ Rich purple double. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Dill’ Plum coloured light centred alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Double Pink Pearl’ Plant given to us by a kind garden visitor. We are unable to verify the name. Soft pink double. Moist well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Doublet’ Maroon coloured double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Douglas Bader’ Light centred alpine. Shaded deep to pale blue. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Douglas Black’ Deepest maroon flowered self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Dusky Maiden’ Gold centred alpine. Purple maroon flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Eastern Promise’ Brownish orange gold centred alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Eden Blue Star’ Border auricula with vibrant blue flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Eden Sunrise’ Good yellow border auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Edith Major’ Softest lavender double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Eglinton’ Light centred alpine. Rich purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Elf Star’ Light centred alpine. Lilac purple shades.

53 Auricula ‘Ellen Thompson’ Light centred alpine. Blue lightly scented flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Elsie May’ Velvet red light centred alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Emmett Smith’ Gold centred alpine. Rich red shaded flowers. Easy. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula‘Erica’ Gold centred alpine. Free flowering, strong red. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Eve Guest’ Light centred alpine. Rich blue shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Excalibur’ Double purple pink flowers . Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Eye Opener’ Gold centred alpine. Deep pink flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Favourite’ Really good bright red self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Fennay’ Dark red self. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Fiddler’s Green’ Double green and red. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Fleet Street’ Fancy show auricula with red flowers neatly edged grey. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Forest Fire’ Double rust red flowers Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Frank Crosland’ Light centred alpine. Shaded blue. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Fred Booley’ Bright lavender double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Fred Livesley’ Good light centred alpine with purple flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Funny Valentine’ Rose red double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula Fuller’s Red’ Deepest red self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Gail Atkinson’ Gold centred alpine. Deep rust shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Gay Crusader’ Gold centred alpine. Shaded orange red. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Gee Cross’ Gold centred alpine. Orange brown and gold. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Geldersome Green’ Green edge show auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

54 Auricula ‘Generosity’ Gold centred alpine. Plum to apricot shading. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Girl Guide’ Blue self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Gleam’ Mustard coloured self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Glenelg’ Show fancy green edge auricula. Deep red flowers with a green edge. Auricula ‘Golden Boy’ Gold centred alpine.Burgundy to peach shading Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Golden Hind’ Golden russet coloured double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Golden Splendour’ Double gold flowers. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Goldwin’ Gold centred alpine. Red flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Good Report’ Light centred alpine.Flowers in shades of blue. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Greenfinger’ Show auricula. Yellow shading to green Auricula ‘Grey Lag’ Grey edge show auricula, with a black body. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Habenera’ Light centred alpine. Purple to pink shaded flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Hallmark’ Light centred alpine. Flowers in shades of pink. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Harmony’ Light centred alpine in shades of blue. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Harry Hotspur’ Light centred alpine in shades of pink. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Hearts of Gold’ Gold centred alpine. Flowers in shades of brown. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Helen Barter’ Green edged purple fancy. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Helen Ruan’ Border auricula. Pale lemon flowers with a grey edge. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Highland Park’ Light centred alpine. Purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Hillhook’ Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Hobby Horse’ Bright purple striped auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula‘Honey’ Pale yellow classic double. Easy. Early to flower. Moist, well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Ian Greville’ Raspberry pink light centred alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Ice Maiden’ Light centred alpine.Flowers in shades of blue. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Immaculate’ Gold centred alpine. Shades of red. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Indian Love Call’ Gold centred alpine. Good plant with red and gold shading. Moist but well

55 drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Jaffa’ Gold centred alpine with orange flowers. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Jeannie Telford’ Light centred alpine.Flowers shaded purple to pink. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Jenny’ Gold centred alpine. Maroon shaded flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Jilting Jessie’ Show striped auricula with dusky pink and white stripes. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Jim Lister’ Green and purple striped auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Joel’ Deep violet self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Johann Bach’ Deep blue border auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ’John Wayne’ Pink light centred alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula‘Joy’ Light centred alpine with pink purple flowers. Vigorous. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. Auricula ‘Joyce’ Light centred alpine. Purple shading to light blue. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula Julie Nuttall’ Deep lilac border auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘June’ Light centred alpine. Purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Karen Cordrey’ Deep red and white striped show auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Karen Light centred alpine. Purple pink shades. Mc Donald’ Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Kevin Keegan’ Light centred alpine. Crimson shading to pink. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Kilby’ Light centred alpine. Purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Kingfisher’ Light centred alpine. Shades of pink. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Koh I Noor’ Light centred alpine.Deep pink flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Lamplugh’ Red double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Lara’ Light centred alpine. Purple shades. Auricula ‘Lechistan’ Dark velvet red self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Lee Clark’ Light centred alpine. Pink. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Lee Paul’ Gold centred alpine. Brown and yellow shading. Strong grower. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Lee Sharpe’ Deep raspberry with a pale pink edge. Light centred alpine. Moist but well

56 drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Leverton’ Lavender flowered double auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Likely Lad’ Blue and white striped auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Ling’ Gold centred alpine. Velvet red shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Little Rosetta’ Rusty red double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Lolita’ Pink and yellow striped auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Lord Saye en Sele’ Green yellow and light red stripes. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula ‘Lucy Locket’ Border auricula with pale yellow flowers. Moist well drained flowers. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Maggie’ Show auricula. Black edged with a white centre. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Mandarin’ Light centred alpine. Light to deep pink shading. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Margaret’ Green fancy show auricula. Yellow flowers with a bright green edge. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Mary’ Neat lemon yellow double. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘May’ Light centred alpine. Deep to light lilac pink. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Meadowlark’ Light centred alpine. Good blue shade. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Merlin’ Double with maroon and white stripes with a hint of green. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Mersey Tiger’ Deep red and green stripes. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Mikado’ Black red self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Millicent’ Light centred alpine. Blue shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

57 Auricula ‘Miss Newman’ Light centred alpine in shades of purple. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Mojave’ Light red self. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Moonfairy’ Very good fancy show auricular. Flowers fade from red to purple with age. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Mrs. L. Hearn’ Light centred alpine. Blue grey flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Murray Lakes’ Light centred alpine. Good purple shading. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Nantenan’ Fancy auricula. Yellow and green with red markings. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Nefertiti’ Light centred alpine. Very neat plant with velvet purple to lilac shading. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Nickity’ Gold centred alpine. Dusky to light red shading. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Nocturne’ Rich deep red self. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Noelle’ Show auricular. Red flowers with a silver edge. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Nona’ Cappucino coloured double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Nonchalance’ Gold centred alpine. Rose pink flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Old Clove Red’ Border auricula. Small red scented flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Old Irish Green’ Border auricula. Purple with a green edge. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Old Red Dusty Miller’ Border auricula. Red with a white centre.

58 Auricula ‘Old Smokey’ Gold centred alpine. Dusty red flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Olton’ Gold centred alpine. Crimson brown shading to orange flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Orwell Tiger’ Good deep red and white striped show auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Overdale’ Gold centred alpine. Crimson to pink flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Paleface’ Gold centred alpine. Soft pink flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Pauline’ Light centred alpine with rich purple flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Pavarotti’ Light centred alpine. Deep pink flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Peggy’ Light centred alpine. Purple blue shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Pequod’ Light centred alpine. Deepest purple with small light rim. Possibly fits new lace edged alpine group.

Auricula ‘Phantom’ Lavender shaded double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Phyllis Douglas’ Light centred alpine. Blue to mauve flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Piglet’ Double with soft dusky pink flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Pierrot’ Purple shaded light centred alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Piers Telford’ Gold centred. Orange shading to dark red. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Pink Lady’ Light centred alpine. Shaded claret to light pink. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

59 Auricula’Pinstripe’ Striped auricula. Redish mauve stripes. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Pippin’ Light centred alpine. Large red shaded flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Polestar’ Light centred alpine. Purple shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Polly’ Show fancy. Maroon with mealy green edges. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Pretender’ Gold centred alpine. Deep red to peach flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Prince John’ Gold centred alpine. Flowers maroon shading to red. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Prometheus’ Fine double brick red auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Purple Sage’ Good purple coloured self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Quintessence’ Rich purple light centred alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Rabley Heath’ Light centred alpine. Purple blue. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Rameses’ Velvet purple light centred alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Red Gauntlet’ Bright red self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Red Wire’ Red and green striped. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Redcar’ Gold centred alpine. Flowers in red shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Regency Emperor’ Show auricula with red and white stripes. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

60 Auricula ‘Remus’ Deep blue self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Rene’ Gold centred alpine. Crimson. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Rowena’ Light centred alpine with strongly shaded purple mauve flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Roy Keane’ Gold centred rust red alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Royal Mail’ Bright red self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Ruby Hyde’ Border auricular. Ruby red flowers with a light centre. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Sally’

Auricula ‘Sasha Files' Light centred alpine with purple shades flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Sandwood Bay’ Gold centred alpine. Flowers in strong shades of red and orange. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Scorcher’ Red self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Sharon Louise’ Outstanding yellow self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Shere’ Bright red self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Sibsey’ Blue flowered double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Simply Red’ Red show self! Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Sirbol’ Gold centred alpine. Flowers in shades of soft brown. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

61 Auricula ‘Sirius’ Gold centred alpine. Maroon to cream shading. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Slim Whitman’ Gold centred alpine. Burnt orange with a light edge. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Slioch’ Show auricula. Black edged with a white centre. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Sophie’ Light centred red purple alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘South Barrow’ Purple red double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Spring Meadow’ Green fancy show auricula. Single yellow flowers with a green edge. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Stant's Blue’ Show self with purple blue flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Starling’ Superb border auricula, with slate purple flowers covered in farina. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Stromboli’ Double bright red auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Sue Ritchie’ Double pale blue flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Sugar Plum Fairy’ Deep pink self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Sumo’ Gold centred alpine. Conker to apricot shaded flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Sunstar’ Show self with clear yellow flowers. Easy. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Susan’ Good velvet blue light centred alpine. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Suzannah’ Double lavender pink flowers. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

62 Auricula ‘Sword’ Double green flowers. Vigorous. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘T.A. Hadfield’ Gold centred alpine with red flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula’Taffeta’ Lavender pink self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Tarantella’ Gold centred alpine. Strongly shaded red and brown flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Ted Gibbs’ Light centred alpine with pink shaded flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Ted Roberts’ Gold centred alpine with deep wine red flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘The Sneep’ Gold centred alpine. Small flowers, orange shading to brown. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Tim’ Deep purple double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Toffee Crisp’ Gold centred alpine in orange shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Tony Bray’

Auricula ‘Tosca’ Green and red fancy auricula. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Trouble’ Milky coffee coloured double. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Twiggy’ Pale yellow self. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Valerie Clare’ Gold centred alpine.Flowers shading brown to orange. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Velvet Moon’ Light centred alpine. Purple blue shading. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

63 Auricula ‘Venetian’ Light centred alpine. Flowers in the richest pink shades. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Vera’ Gold centred alpine. Red shading to orange. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Violet Surprise’ Striped show auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Vulcan’ Gold centred alpine. Flowers shading orange to brown. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘War Paint’ Striped auricula. Deep red on green. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.

Auricula ‘White Wings’ White edged show auricula. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘William Gunn’ Double auricula with golden brown flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Wincha’ Deep red, almost black self. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Windway’s Mystery’ Border auricula. Brown yellow flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Winifred’ Border auricula. Golden orange brown flowers. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula ‘Woodmill’ Light centred alpine. Purple mauve. Moist but well drained compost. Part shade.

Auricula Barnhaven coffee Double creamy brown auricula. Moist coloured double but well drained compost. Part shade. Auricula 'Barnhaven Double Evergreen rounded fleshy leaf rosettes Auricula' producing open double flowers in colours through cream, red, blue, purple etc. Moist but very well drained compost. Full sun to part shade. H20cm x S25cm.

Barnhaven Garden Auricula – Flowers in colours through cream, red, mixed colours blue, purple etc. Moist but very well drained soil. Part shade

64 Auricula 'Blairside Yellow' Border Auricula primula. Yellow flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade, will tolerate a little sun. H10cm x S20cm. Auricula Caroline Beck’s double Given to us by Caroline Beck for red propagation.

Auricula mixed Mixed auricula, various colours in late spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade, will tolerate a little sun. H20cm x S20cm. Primula denticulata 'Alba' Drumstick Primula. White pom pom flowers from mid spring to summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade, will tolerate some sun. H45cm x S45cm.

DOUBLE PRIMULAS Primula ‘Alan Robb’ Double apricot-yellow flowers from March to May. . Sun to part shade. Moist well drained soils. Height 20cm.

Primula vulgaris 'Alba Plena’ Double creamy white primrose flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm.

Primula ‘Dawn Ansell’ Double pure white flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm.

Primula 'Double Deep Blue' Double deep blue primrose flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm.

Primula 'Double Deep Red' Double deep red primrose flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm.

Primula 'Double Yellow' Double yellow primrose flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm.

Primula ‘Double Pale Blue’ Stunning soft blue double flowers. Propagated by us from a seedling which turned up in a tray of mixed seed. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm. Primula 'Elizabeth Killelay' Double deep maroon edged silver primrose flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm.

Primula 'Marie Crousse' Double purple red primrose flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm.

Primula 'Miss Indigo' Double violet purple white edged primrose flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm.

Primula ‘Petticoat’ Double, with masses of pure white flowers in spring. Sun to part shade. Moist well drained soils. Height 20cm.

65 Primula 'Quakers Bonnet' Primrose with double pale lilac flowers in spring. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade but will tolerate sun if soil is moist at all times. H20cm x S35cm.

Primula ‘Strong Beer’ New double with deep violet purple flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm.

Primula 'Sue Jervis' Double dusky pink primrose flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H15cm x S20cm.

OTHER PRIMULAS Primula alpicola A long flowering exuberant species producing umbels of fragrant tubular yellow, white or purple flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H50cm x S30cm. Primula alpicola var alpicola Long flowering exuberant species producing umbels of fragrant tubular pale yellow flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H50cm x S30cm.

Primula alpicola var. violacea This long flowering species produces umbels of tubular scented purple violet flowers in summer. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H50cm x S30cm. Primula anisodora Candelabra Primula producing whorls of green eyed brown purple flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H60cm x S60cm.

Primula aurantiaca Candelabra primula producing whorls of flowers which are red in bud opening to a rich orange. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade H60 cm x S60cm. Primula ‘Barbara Midwinter’ Good garden primula with masses of carmine to purple flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm

Primula beesiana Candelabra Primula with whorls of rose lilac flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H60cm x S60cm. Primula x bulleesiana Candelabra primula with a bright colour range from yellow to red to violet in early summer.. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H40cm. Primula bulleyana Candelabra primula with whorls of deep orange flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H60cm x S60cm. Primula capitata ssp. Mooreana Deep purple flower heads from mid summer to late autumn. A very good late flowering plant. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H40cm x S30cm. Primula cernua Low soft leaves with upright stems carrying narrow spikes of purple or mauve small flowers in early summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H30cm.

66 Primula chionantha Whorls of creamy white fragrant flowers in late spring. Humus rich moist but not waterlogged soil. Part shade to full sun in good soil. H60cm x S60cm. Primula chionantha ssp. Whorls of purple star like , fragrant flowers sinopurpurea in late spring. Humus rich moist but not waterlogged soil. Part shade to full sun. H60cmxS60cm. Primula chungensis Candelabra primula with whorls of pale orange flowers in early summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H80cm x S60cm.

Primula cockburniana Short-lived candelabra Primula with whorls of red tinged orange flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H40cm x S40cm.

Primula cortusoides Softly hairy leaves producing umbels of rose red to pink to red violet in late spring to early summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. 30cm x 30cm.

Primula denticulata 'Alba' Drumstick Primula. White pom pom flowers from mid spring to summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade, will tolerate some sun. H45cm x S45cm.

Primula denticulata 'Blue Drumstick Primula. Flowers in shades of Selection' blue from mid spring to summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade, will tolerate some sun. H45cm x S45cm.

Primula denticulata 'Rubin Drumstick primula. Flowers in shades of Selection' red from mid spring to summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade, will tolerate some sun. H45cm x S45cm. Primula denticulata 'Rubinball' Drumstick Primula. Rich pink-purple pom pom flowers from mid spring to summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade, will tolerate some sun. H45cm x S45cm.

Primula ‘Don Keefe’ Beautiful deep red flowers from early spring to early summer. Any good soil. Part shade. H23cm. Primula elatior True oxlip.Upright stems with clusters of pale yellow flowers. Any good soil. Part shade. H20cm. Primula elatior 'Gold Lace' Deep red open flowers edged with gold in spring. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H20cm x S20cm. Primula farinosa Rosettes of mealy leaves giving rise to umbels of tubular yellow eyed lilac-pink flowers in late spring. Moist humus rich peaty soil in part shade or in an alpine house in well drained loam based compost. H25cm x S25cm.

67 Primula firmipes Delicate species with soft yellow hanging bell shaped flowers in spring.Moist but well darined humus rich soil in part shade.Height 20cm.

Primula flaccida Pyramidal spikes of scented lavender blue flowers in early summer.Moist but well drained soil. Part shade.Height 20cm.

Primula florindae Umbels of fragrant funnel shaped sulphur yellow flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H1.2m x S90cm.

Primula florindae ‘Rays Ruby’ Umbels of fragrant intense red flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H1.2m x S90cm. Primula florindae ex‘Rays Ruby’ Umbels of fragrant intense red flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H1.2m x S90cm. Primula florindae 'Red Group' Umbels of fragrant funnel shaped orange red flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H1.2m x S90cm.

Primula 'Francisca' Unusual green frilly flowers in late spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H20cm x S10cm.

Primula 'Guinevere' Dark purple crumpled foliage with solitary pale lilac flowers in spring. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H10cm x S20cm. Primula ‘Hall Barn Blue’ Delightful woodland primula with glossy leaves.Rich purple blue flowers with a yellow eye. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H12cm. Primula Harlow Carr Hybrids Famous candelabra primula in shades of apricot, orange and pink in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H70cm.

Primula helodoxa (prolifera) Candelabra Primula with whorls of yellow flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H45cm x S45cm.

Primula hirsuta Native primula to the Alps and Pyrenees. Leaves covered in short hairs. Flowers range from pale pink to deep purple red. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H7cm. Primula hoffmanniana Unusual primula from the petiolaris group. Low growing with pale lavender flowers in spring. Moist shade. Spreads by strawberry like runners, and can cover a considerable area. H10cm. Primula incana White flowers over silvery leaves in spring. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H30cm x S15cm.

68 Primula japonica ‘Alba’ Candelabra Primula with whorls of white flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H80cm x S30cm.

Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' Candelabra Primula with whorls of pale pink flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H80cm x S30cm.

Primula japonica 'Carminea' Candelabra Primula with whorls of carmine red flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H80cm x S30cm.

Primula japonica 'Inschriach Broad finely toothed leaves forming Hybrids' generous rosettes giving rise to stems bearing in late spring whorls of flowers in shades of pinky-oranges. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H45cm x S45cm. Primula japonica 'Millers Crimson' Broad finely toothed leaves forming generous rosettes giving rise to stems bearing whorls of crimson flowers in late spring. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H45cm x S45cm. Primula 'Johanna' Small basal leaf rosettes producing in spring umbels of delicate clear pink flowers. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H15cm x S15cm. Primula juliae Small rosettes of scalloped deep green leaves producing solitary saucer shaped pink-purple flowers with yellow eyes in early spring. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H7cm x S15cm. Primula ‘Schneekissen’ Small rosettes of scalloped deep green leaves producing solitary saucer shaped white flowers with yellow eyes in early spring. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H7cm x S15cm.

Primula 'Beeches Pink' Small rosettes of scalloped deep green leaves producing clusters of dusky purple pink flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H7cm x S15cm. Primula 'Groenekan’s Glorie' Small rosettes of scalloped deep green leaves producing solitary saucer shaped clear pale pink flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H7cm x S15cm. Primula 'Old Port' Small rosettes of scalloped deep green leaves producing solitary saucer shaped deep red flowers in early spring. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H7cm x S15cm. Primula 'Lady Greer' Clusters of small pale yellow flowers over crinkled foliage in spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H15cm x S25cm.

Primula laurentiana Leathery blue green leaves producing tiny pale lilac flowers in spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H20cm x S10cm.

69 Primula luteola Rosettes of leaves producing in spring mealy stems with yellow flowers. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H35cm x S45cm. Primula maximowiczii Stricking whorls of bright red flowers in April and May. Moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H30cm. Primula nivalis Purple flowers in spring. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H30cm x S20cm.

Primula parryi North American native. Vigorous showy primula with long slim leaves. As many as 20 magenta flowers on each stem in spring. Moist soil. Sun to part shade. H40cm xS15cm. Primula poissonii Candelabra primula with purple carmine flowers in late summer to autumn. Moist soil.Full sun to part shade. H50cm. Primula polyanthus ‘Gold Lace’ Deep red open flowers edged with gold in spring. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H20cm x S20cm. Primula polyneura Rosettes of lobed leaves producing in late spring umbels of purple-pink flowers. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade but will tolerate sun if soil is moist at all times. H45cm x S45cm. Primula prolifera Rosettes ofshiny deep green leaves producing whorls of clear yellow flowers in summer. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H40cm.

Primula pulverulenta Candelabra Primula with whorls of tubular deep red flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H1m x S60cm.

Primula pulverulenta 'Bartleys Candelabra Primula with whorls of shell Strain' pink to deeper red flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H50cm x S20cm.

Primula rosea 'Gigas' Lance shaped rosette forming leaves giving rise to umbels of red-pink flowers in spring. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade but will tolerate sun if soil is moist at all times. H30cm x S30cm.

Primula secundiflora Umbels of tubular deep rose red flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H90cm x S60cm.

Primula sieboldii Barnhaven Umbels of delicate pastel flowers in early Mixed summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H30cmxS45cm. Primula sieboldii 'Dancing Ladies' Umbels of rose to lavender to pink frilly flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H30cm x S45cm.

Primula sieboldii ‘Manakoora’ Frilly flowers in shades of blue, violet and lilac blues. Also whites with hints of blue. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H30cm x S45cm.

70 Primula sieboldii ‘Pago Pago’ Frilly flowers in shades of rose, carmine, marshmallow and blush pinks. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H30cm x S45cm.

Primula sieboldii ‘Snowdrop’ Large white flowers in late spring. Humus rich moist soil. Shade to part shade. Dormant in summer. H25cm. Primula sieboldii 'Winter Dreams' Umbels of white frilly flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H30cm x S45cm. Primula sikkimensis Long rounded leaf rosettes producing umbels of funnel shaped pale creamy yellow flowers in late spring. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade but will tolerate sun if soil is moist at all times. H90cm x S60cm.

Primula sikkimensis var. hopeana Dwarf form of primula sikkimensis with ivory white flowers in late spring. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H30cm.

Primula sikkimensis var. Dwarf form of primula sikkimensis. Pale pudibunda creamy yellow flowers in late spring. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H50cm.

Primula sikkimensis var hopeana Umbels of large funnel shaped creamy yellow flowers in late spring. Humus rich soil. Part shade. H40cm x S30cm.

Primula 'Tie Dye' Blue and white striped flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S20cm.

Primula veris Cowslip. Nodding fragrant deep yellow flowers in spring. Moist humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H25cm x S25cm.

Primula viallii Lance shaped softly hairy rosette forming leaves producing in summer dense spikes of tubular flowers bright crimson when in bud, blue-violet when open. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade but will tolerate sun if soil is moist at all times. H60cm x S30cm. Primula vulgaris Primrose. Pale yellow solitary flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S20cm.

Primula vulgaris ‘Innisfree’ Good crimson red flowers with deepest purple foliage. Any good soil. Part shade. H10cm x S20cm.

Primula vulgaris ssp. Sibthorpii Rosette forming wedge shaped leaves producing rose-pink flowers in spring. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade but will tolerate sun if soil is moist at all times. H25cm x S30cm.

71 Primula waltonii (hybrids) Umbels of funnel shaped purple, crushed strawberry or palest yellow flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H30cm x S20cm.

Primula wilsonii Glossy lance shaped rosette forming leaves giving rise to stems with whorls of open purple-pink flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade but will tolerate sun if soil is moist at all times. H60cm x S60cm. Primula x bulleesiana Candelabra primula with a bright colour range from yellow to red to violet in early summer.. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H40cm. Primula x chungensis Candelabra Primula with whorls of orange flowers in summer. Humus rich moist soil. Part shade. H80cm x S60cm.

Pulmonaria ‘Blake’s Silver’ Pure soft pink flowers, without a hint of blue above silver foliage. Any good soil. Full to part shade. Tough and easy. New plant from Jimmi Blake’s garden. H35cm. Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' Dark green leaves with large tubular blue violet flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but not waterlogged soil. Full to part shade. H35cm x S40cm.

Pulmonaria 'David Ward' Cream variegated leaves with coral red tubular flowers in early spring. Humus rich moist but not waterlogged soil. Full to part shade. H30cm x S40cm.

Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' Silvery variegated leaves producing tubular violet blue flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but not waterlogged soil. Full to part shade. H30cm x S45cm.

Pulmonaria ‘Mrs. Kittle’ Soft blue flowers over silver spotted foliage in spring. Humus rich moist but not waterlogged soil. Full to part shade. H25cm x S45cm. Pulmonaria ‘Munstead Blue’ Rich blue flowers in spring with dark green foliage. Part-shade. Prefers moist but well drained humus rich soils.Height 25cm.

Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst Pretty white spotted leaves with pure White' white tubular flowers opening from pale pink buds in early spring. Humus rich moist but not waterlogged soil. H30cm x S60cm. Pulmonaria ‘Opal’ Palest blue flowers in Spring over silver spotted leaves. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H25cm.

72 Pulmonaria rubra Brick red tubular flowers borne early in the year from late winter to mid spring. Humus rich moist but not waterlogged soil. Full to part shade. H40cm x S90cm.

Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Dora Coral pink buds opening to soft rose pink Bielefeld’ flowers in spring. Green spotted leaves. Any good soil. Part shade. H20 -25cm.

Pulmonaria ‘Victorian Brooch’ Sought after new variety with distinct spotted leaves and magenta coral flowers in spring. Any good soil. Part shade. H30cm x S45cm.

Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Alba’ Silky bell shaped white flowers in spring. Fertile well drained soil. Full sun. H30cm x S30cm.

Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Blau Glocke' Finely divided softly hairy leaves with silky bell shaped blue flowers in spring. Fertile well drained soil. Full sun. H30cm x S30cm.

Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Heiler- Hybrids’ Silky bell shaped flowers in spring. Colours range from violet through to white. Fertile well drained soil. Full sun. H30cm x S30cm. Pulsatilla ‘Pearl Bells’ Finely divided softly hairy leaves with silky bell shaped softest pink flowers in spring. Fertile well drained soil. Full sun. H30cm x S30cm.

Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Red Bells' Finely divided softly hairy leaves with silky bell shaped rich red flowers in spring. Fertile well drained soil. Full sun. H30cm x S30cm. Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Violet Bells' Finely divided softly hairy leaves with silky bell shaped violet purple flowers in spring. Fertile well drained soil. Full sun. H30cm x S30cm. Ranunculus ficaria ‘Brazen Hussy’ Lesser celandine with deepest bronze leaves and deep yellow flowers. Any soil. Will tolerate dry shade. Good ground cover. H15cm.

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Coffee Large single cream flowers with a coffee Cream’ coloured reverse. Spring. Any soil. Shade to sun. Good ground cover. H15cm.

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Collarette’ Neat golden yellow double flowers with a green centre. Any reasonable soil in shade or sun. Good ground cover. H10cm.

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Double Double yellow, bronze backed flowers in Bronze’ spring. Any reasonable soil in shade or sun. H10cm.

73 Ranunculus ficaria ‘Double Mud’ Double cream flowers in spring. Any reasonable soil in shade or sun. Good ground cover. Height 10cm.

Ranunculus ficaria Flore Pleno Tightly packed green centred, double Group yellow flowers in spring. Any reasonable soil in shade or sun. Good ground cover. Height 10cm.

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Fried Egg’ Bud opens yellow and then petals fade to white with yellow centre. Any reasonable soil in shade or sun. H10cm.

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Orange Soft orange flowers in spring. One of the Sorbet’ few orange cultivars. Any reasonable soil in shade or sun. H10cm.

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Randall’s Charming white flowers in spring. Any White’ reasonable soil in shade or sun. H10cm.

Ranunculus gramineus Grass like basal glaucous leaves with lemon yellow cup shaped flowers bourne on branching stems in late spring to early summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. H30cm x S15cm. Ribes sanguineum ‘White Icicle’ Deciduous upright shrub with green leaves and pure white flowers in Spring. Moist fertile well drained soil. Sun. H180cm. Ribes speciosum Exotic looking currant. Drips with scarlet fuschia like flowers in spring. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. S1.5m x H2.5m. Good trained up a wall. Roscoea scillifolia Small roscoea with pink flowers intermittently through to October. Humus rich but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.H20cm

Roscoea auriculata Linear dark green leaves producing rich purple flowers in late summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H35cm x S15cm.

Roscoea cautleoides Linear dark green leaves producing pale yellow flowers in late summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H55cm x S15cm.

Roscoea purpurea Linear dark green leaved producing large purple flowers in late summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H40cm x S15cm.

Rubus ‘Benenden’ Deciduous arching shrub. Large pure white rose like flowers in late spring and early summer. Fertile well drained soil.

74 Sun to part shade. H3mxS3m. Rubus cockburnianus Thicket forming shrub with all year round ‘Goldenvale’ interest. Golden foliage in summer and striking white stems in winter.Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. Height 240cm x Width 240cm.

Rubus spectabilis ‘Olympic Medium sized shrub with double Double’ magenta rose like flowers in April-May. Happy in any situation. Will tolerate dry soil and shade. H150-180cm. Can be pruned hard back. Rubus thibetanus ‘Silver Fern’ Vigorous suckering shrub grown for it’s silvery arching stems, which look really good in winter. It also has silver grey fern like leaves in summer. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. H1.5 -2.5m xS3m Rubus tricolour Chinese Bramble. Glossy green foliage and white flowers followed by red fruit. Good ground cover for shade in most soils. Height 25-50cm. Indefinite spread.

Sanguisorba menzesii Divided foliage producing deep red bottlebrush flowers in summer. Fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H1.5m x 60cm.

Sanguisorba officinalis Clump forming perennial producing small spikes of red-brown flowers in late summer. Moist soil. Full sun. H1.2mxS60cm. Scopolia carniolica Creeping perennial with shiny green wrinkled leaves producing solitary bell shaped brownish purple flowers in spring. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Part shade. H60cm x S60cm.

Sedum ‘Red Cauli’ Succulent greyish foliage with bright red flowers in autumn. Any well drained soil. Full sun. H25 cm.

Sedum 'Frosty Morn' Pale green and cream variegated fleshy leaves with flat heads of creamy white flowers in autumn. Any well drained soil. Full sun. H60cm x S60cm. Sedum 'Matrona' Succulent rosy edged leaves with darker stems producing flat heads pink flowers in autumn. Any well drained soil. Full sun. H60cm x S60cm.

Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy' Toothed fleshy green leaves with flat heads of coppery red flowers in autumn. Any well drained soil. Full sun. H60cm x S60cm. Sedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’ AGM Succulent foliage and large heads of tiny pink flowers late summer. Full sun. Well drained soil. Height 45cm.

Sedum spectabile ‘Iceberg’ Large flat white flowerheads over succulent foliage in late summer. Any good soil. Sun. H45cm x S45cm.

75 Sedum spurium 'Voodoo' Creeping steps of small evergreen rich purple leaves with bright red flowers in autumn. Any well drained soil. Full sun. H10cm x S60cm. Sedum 'Strawberries and Cream' Succulent purple tinted foliage with flat heads of pale pink and cream flowers in autumn. Any well drained soil. Full sun. H60cm x S60cm.

Semiaquilegia ecelcarata Dainty flowers like a spurless aquilegia in early summer. Soft dusky pink. Humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm

Soldanella alpina Evergreen clump forming perennial.Bell shaped fringed lavender blue flowers in Spring. Humus rich well drained soil.Part shade. H8cm x S8-10cm.

Soldanella ‘Spring Symphony’ Delightful small perennial raised by Edrom nursery.Pale blue frilled flowers in Spring. Moist soils in part- shade. Height 15cm.

Stachys macrantha (grandiflora) Spikes of purple rose flowers in mid to late summer. Any good soil. Sun. H45cm x S40cm. Symphytum 'Goldsmith' Rhizomatous spreading perennial with dark green hairy leaves with gold and cream variegation. Tubular pale blue, cream or pink flowers in mid to late spring. Moist fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H30cm x S30cm. Symphytum ‘Hidcote Pink’ Pure pink flowering form of comfrey. Vigorous and attractive. Good for dry shade. H 40cm.

Thalictrum delaveyi A delicate plant with fine loose green leaves. Wide branched and airy flowerheads formed from individual flowers of lilac sepals with a tuft of cream stamens in summer. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H150cm x S60cm. Thalictrum delaveyi ‘Album’ A delicate plant with fine lime green leaves. Airy pure white flowerheads in summer. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H100cm xS60cm.

Thalictrum delaveyi ‘Hewitt’s A tall delicate plant with fine loose green Double’ leaves. Long lasting double lilac flowers in summer. Moist humus rich soil. Part shade. H100cm.

Thalictrum rochebrunianum Lobed foliage producing loose heads of fluffy white to lavender pink flowers in summer. Moist humus rich soil. Sun to part shade. H90cm x S30cm.

76 Tiarella ‘Iron Butterfly’ Deeply lobed leaves with a dark central blotch. Spikes of tiny white star shaped flowers in spring.Good ground cover for shade. Humus rich soil. Part to deep shade. H 40cm. Tiarella ‘Pink Skyrocket’ True pink flowers in late spring to early summer over deeply cut maple leaf foliage. Part-shade. Well drained soils. Height 35cm.

Tiarella wheryii Pale green heart shaped leaves with slender spikes of white possible pink tinged flowers in late spring to early summer. Moist humus rich soil. Part to full shade. H20cm x S15cm. Tricyrtis formosana Clump forming rhizomatous species with lance shaped dark green leaves spotted with darker purple green. Unusual star shaped pinkish white to pinkish purple spotted flowers. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H80cm x 45cm. Tricyrtis hirta Clump forming rhizomatous species with lance shaped pale green leaves. Unusual star shaped purple spotted white flowers in autumn. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H80cm x S60cm. Tricyrtis hirta ‘Albomarginata’ ‘Toad Lily’. Spotted purple flowers in late summer. Cream variegated leaves. Moist shady position. Height 80cm.

Tricyrtis latifolia Glossy spotted young leaves producing star shaped spotted brown yellow flowers in summer. Humus rich moist but well drained soil. Full to part shade. H80cm x S90cm.

Trillium cuneatum Beetroot red flowers in spring above mottled green leaves. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Shade to part shade. Height 30-50cm.

Trillium erectum Beetroot-red flowers in spring over plain green foliage. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Shade. Height 50cm.

Trillium grandiflorum The American wakelily. White flowers in April above deep green leaves. Humus rich soil. Full to part shade. H40cm x S30cm. Trillium luteum Bronze-yellow flowers in spring over mottled foliage. Moist but well drained humus rich soil. Shade. Height 25cm.

Trollius altaicus Siberian Globeflower. Large cup shaped double golden flowers in late spring to early summer.Moist humus rich soils. Part- shade. Height 50cm.

77 Trollius chinensis ‘Golden Queen’ Golden flowers with prominent gold stamens in summer from basal clump of finely divided leaves. Best in moist soil. Sun or shade. H80cm. AGM. Trollius ‘Alabaster’ Cream globe shaped flowers in late spring from basal clump of finely divided leaves. Best in moist soil. Sun or shade. H60cmxS45cm. Trollius x cultorum 'Lemon Queen' Finely divided leaves with pale yellow bowl shaped flowers in late spring to early summer. Moist deep fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S45cm. Trollius x cultorum 'New Hybrids' Finely divided leaves with bowl shaped flowers in shades of pale yellow to deep orange in early summer. Moist deep fertile soil. Sun to part shade. H60cm x S45cm.

Trollius x cultorum ‘New Moon’ Cream globe shaped flowers in late spring from basal clump of finely divided leaves. Best in moist soil. Sun or shade. H60cmx S45cm. Uvularia grandiflora pallida Palest lemon yellow flowers in spring on pointed soft green foliage.Moist humus rich soils.Part-shade. Height 25cm.

Valeriana phu 'Aurea' Rounded leaves appearing soft yellow in spring turning lime green in summer. Loose branching stems of small white flowers in early summer. Any good moist soil. Sun to part shade. H1.5m x S60cm. Verbascum phoeniceum Dark purple flower spikes in summer ‘Violetta’ above basal rosette of fresh green leaves. Well drained soil. Prefers sun but will take some shade. H90cm.

Verbena bonariensis Tall rigid stems topped with clusters of tiny mauve flowers in late summer. Lovely airy effect. Good with grasses. Well drained soil. Sun. H up to 2m. May not survive a hard winter unless protected. Verbena hastata ‘Blue Spires’ Blue flower spikes in late summer to autumn. Any good soil. Sun or part shade. H100cm x S45cm.

Vernonia noveboracensis Fluffy purple flowers in late summer. Any well drained soil. Sun to light shade. H200cm. Veronica gentianoides ‘Tissington Palest blue flowers in early summer. Any White’ good soil. Sun to part shade. H45cm xS60cm. Veronica grandis Spikes of blue flowers in summer. Any good soil. Sun to light shade. H120cm. Veronica longifolia Spires of deep blue flowers in summer. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun. H80cm. Veronica longifolia ‘Alba’ Spires of white flowers in summer. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun. H80cm. Veronica teucrium ‘Crater Lake Intense blue flowers in mid summer. Any Blue’ AGM good soil. Sun to part shade. H40cm.

78 Veronica teucrium ‘Royal Blue’ Deepest blue flowers in mid summer. Any AGM good soil. Sun to part shade. H40cm. Vinca major var. oxyloba Vigorous interesting vinca with leaves leaf stalks and calyces edged with long hairs. Dark purple blue star like flowers over a long period. Great ground cover for shade. Vinca minor ‘Azurea flore pleno’ Dwarf periwinkle with double pale-blue flowers in spring. Good ground cover for shade. Any good soil. Height 20cm.

Vinca minor ‘Argentea Variegated periwinkle with blue flowers Variegata’ in spring to early summer. Any good soil. Sun to shade. Good ground cover.

Vinca minor ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ Mat forming evergreen with pure white flowers throughout summer. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. 15cm x 50cm.

Viola ‘Alice Kate’ Sunny yellow flowers with an orange eye. Scented. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Ardross Gem’ Neat evergreen viola with pretty blue and gold flowers. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade.

Viola cornuta ‘Bowles’ Black’ Delicate velvet black flowers on this annual viola. Flowers all summer long. Any good soil. Sun to part shade. H 15cm.

Viola ‘Buttercup’ Deep yellow scented flowers. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Dawn’ Creamy yellow flowers from April to October. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H15cm x S25cm.

Viola ‘Desdemona’ Perennial viola with small pale blue and white flowers. Vigorous, quickly making a large clump. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Fabiola’ Masses of small deep lavender flowers with an orange eye. Vigorous. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Hannah May’ Flowers of pale primrose, flushed and edged mauve. Scented. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade.

79 Viola ‘Isabel’ Flowers have pale lilac upper petals with cream lower petals. Scented and vigorous. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Jersey Gem’ Deep purple flowers on a vigorous plant. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Louisa’ Purple flowers with a bronze flush. Scented and vigorous. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Maggie Mott’ Large flowers of soft silvery blue, with a cream centre. Scented. Moist but well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Popular old variety.

Viola ‘ Martin’ Purple velvety flowers all summer. Vigorous. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H18cm.

Viola ‘Molly Sanderson’ Small almost black flowers from April to October. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.H12cm x S30cm.

Viola ‘Mrs Lancaster’ Pure white scented flowers. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade but also seems to grow well in full shade.

Viola ‘Myfanwy’ Pale lavender flowers with white veining. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Raven’ Deepest purple flowers with a black sheen. Low spreading plant. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Smuggler’s Moon’ Compact viola with bluish lilac and soft yellow flowers. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Ulla’ Difficult to get perennial viola with rich purple flowers all summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H15cm. Viola ‘Vanessa’ Soft lilac pink flowers with a deeper blotch. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Vita’ Dusky pink flowers. Raised at Sissinghurst. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

80 Viola ‘White Pearl’ Soft white flowers with an orange eye. Vigorous. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola ‘Zoe’ Lilac-blue flowers with a yellow centre in spring and summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H 10cm.

Viola cornuta Rhizomatous species with heart shaped toothed leaves with lilac to violet blue scented flowers in spring. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H7cm x S20cm. Viola cornuta ‘Alba’ Vigorous plant with perfect white flowers in spring. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola cornuta ‘Blue Moonlight’ Vigorous plant with soft blue and cream flowers. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola cornuta ‘Karpatenfruhling’ Small dark lilac flowers with yellow and white markings from April to October. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola cornuta ‘Pat Kavanagh’ Soft yellow flowers. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola cornuta ‘Victoria’s Blush’ Light pink flowers with a darker centre. Vigorous. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade.

Viola cornuta’Alba’ Heart shaped toothed leaves with pure white flowers in spring and through to summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H7cm xS20cm.

Viola 'Irish Molly' Evergreen species producing a long succession of dark gold flowers with brown centres in summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H15cm x S20cm. Viola odorata ‘Reine des Double white scented flowers from Oct Blanches’ to May. Moist but well drained soil. Sun or part shade. H 12cm.

Viola odorata var. rosea Highly scented deep pink flowers from Feb to May. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H12cm.

Viola pedatifida Palmate leaves with deep violet blue flowers in spring and summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H10cm x S20cm.

81 Viola sororia 'Albiflora' Rhizomatous species with white flowers in spring and summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H10cm x S20cm. Viola sororia ‘Dark Freckles Rhizomatous species with purple flowers speckled white in spring and summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H10cm x S20cm. Viola sororia 'Freckles' Rhizomatous species with white flowers speckled purple-violet in spring and summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H10cm x S20cm.

Viola sororia 'Rubra' Rhizomatous species with purple-red flowers in spring and summer. Fertile moist but well drained soil. Sun to part shade. H10cm x S20cm. Weigela middendorffiana Interesting shrub. Pale yellow tubular flowers with orange speckled throats in early to mid summer. Any soil. Full sun to light shade. H1.5m. Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum lily. Glossy bright green foliage producing large pure white spathes in summer. Humus rich soil. Full sun. May need winter protection. H90cm x S60cm.

FERNS Athyrium otophorum ‘Okanum’ Hardy deciduous fern. Glowing green fronds with reddish stems and midribs. Moist humus rich soil in shade.Also makes good pot specimen.Height 30cm.

Dryopteris affinis ‘Crispa Good garden fern. Evergreen when Congesta’ sheltered. Moist but well drained soils. Part shade. H22cm.

Dryopteris affinis ‘Cristata Elegant fern with narrow, long, Angustata’ arching fronds. Moist but well drained soils. Part shade. H60-90cm Shade.

Dryopteris dilatata ‘Crispa Hardy semi evergreen woodland fern. Whiteside’ AGM Golden green crisped and congested fronds. Moist well drained soil. Shade. H 60cm. Dryopteris erythrosora Glossy triangular fronds emerge pink, turning bronze then green.Surprisingly evergreen retaining good winter colour. Moist but well drained soils. Part- shade/shade. H60cm.

Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Cristata’ Crested form of the common male fern. Pale green. Easy and useful in shady spot. H60cm.

82 Dryopteris stewartii Semi evergreen noted for its fresh pale yellow- green foliage in spring.Typical shuttlecock shape. Humus rich soil(does not like to dry out). Shade to part shade. H60cm Dryopteris wallichiana Dramatic shuttlecock fern. Bright green fronds with black-brown bristly stems. Damp humus rich soil. Part-shade. Will cope with drier soils once established. Height 90cm.

Onoclea sensibilis ‘Sensitive fern’. Eye catching triangular blue-green fronds.Spreding and ideal for damp site. H60cm. Part shade.

Osmunda regalis ‘Royal fern’ Dramatic lance shaped fronds. Needs moist soil. H 100- 200cm.Part shade.

Osmunda regalis ‘Purpurascens’ Delicate form of the royal fern , stems purple when young. Moist soils.H100cm. Part shade.

Polystichum munitum Western sword fern. One of the larger evergreen ferns, forming a loose shuttlecock. Full or part shade.H90cm.

Polystichum setiferum ‘ Spreading fronds, triangular to lance Herrenhausen’ shaped. Well drained soils. Full or part shade. H60-75cm

Polystichum setiferum ‘Plumosum A real beauty. Dense and feathery. Densum’ Well drained soils in shade. H35cm

Polystichum setiferum Very desirable tall architectural fern with ‘Pulcherrimum Bevis’ upright arching fronds maturing from bright green in summer to deep green in winter. Any good soil. Part shade. Do not cut back. Polystichum setiferum’Wollaston’ Spreading triangular fronds. A lovely variety discovered in Devon in 1852 by G.Wollaston.Part shade. Well drained soils. H50-60cm. Evergreen.

Polystichum tsussimense Neat, clump forming oriental fern.Evergreen.Moist humus rich soil. Part to full shade. H30cm.

Stipa tenuissima Bright green clumps with soft fluffy plumes, fading to beige. Beautiful planted in drifts. Moves gracefully in the wind. Any good soil. Full sun. H60cm.

83 HERBS Chives(Allium schoenoprasum) Easy to grow herb which lasts for years. Any good soil. Full sun. Applemint (Mentha suaveolens) The best culinary mint. Apple scented foliage. Any good soil. Full sun to part shade. Oreganum vulgare ‘Country Good culinary herb with variegated Cream’ leaves and pink flowers. Well drained soil. Full sun. Icterina sage(Salvia officinalis Golden variegated sage with lilac ‘Icterina’) flowers. Leaves just as well flavoured for culinary purposes as the plain variety. Well drained soil. Full sun. Grows to a 1m tall shrub in 5yrs. Broad Leaf Thyme(Thymus Excellent thyme for cooking. The soft pulegioides) leaves can also be used in salads.Cut back after flowering. Well drained soil. Full sun. Thyme ‘Hartington Silver’ Creeping thyme with silver and green leaves. The flowers are pink and white. Well drained soil. Full sun. Thyme ‘Doone Valley’ Low, creeping, evergreen thyme with gold and green leaves. Good culinary herb with a fruity lemon flavour. Well drained soil. Full sun.

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