Stotts Nursery- Plant catalogue This is a catalogue of the plants we sell. It is not a stock availability list, please visit the nursery, email or phone to find out availability. Email: [email protected] Phone: 07542 718307

To find a particular plant, or a plant for a particular place, i.e. Hydrangea or shade or sun or moist soil, press ‘CTRL’ key and hold it down, then press the letter ‘F’ key and a Find box will appear. Then type the word you are looking for and press ‘find next’ and it will search the entire document to show you where those words appear. Annuals/ Biennials General Annual/Biennial Prices (there are some exceptions): 9cm pot £1.50, 5 for £7 I litre pot £2.50

Ammi majus A hardy annual with pinnate, light green leaves, divided into finely toothed leaflets. Umbels of white flowers, like delicate lacework, are produced in summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 80cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6. Antirrhinum majus Soft pink and peach ‘Appleblossom’ (Snapdragon)

Antirrhinum majus ‘Black Dark red/burgundy Prince’ (Snapdragon)

Borago officinalis (Borage) A robust, branching hardy annual with bristly leaves. Cymes of 5-petalled, star-shaped clear blue flowers are produced freely throughout summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5.

Borago officinalis f. alba (Wiite A robust, branching hardy annual with bristly leaves. Cymes of 5-petalled, star-shaped white flowers are produced freely throughout Borage) summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5.

Bupleurum rotundifolium A bushy, hardy annual or short-lived perennial with glaucous, mid-green leaves that clasp around the stem and are slightly pink-flushed when ‘Griffithii’ young. Umbels of yellowish green bracts surrounding tiny yellow flowers are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45-60cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5. Centaurea cyanus ‘Black Ball’ Dark maroon (Cornflower) Centaurea cyanus ‘Classic Pink/white Romantic’ (Cornflower)

Cerinthe major var. An erect annual with obovate-spoon-shaped grey-green leaves that are white spotted. In spring and summer, tubular purple flowers are purpurascens produced, surrounded by purple bracts. Loved by bees in spring. May need some protection in harsh winters. Plant in sun or partial shade, in poor, well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: to 60cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H3. Cosmos ‘Dazzler’ A erect, branching annual with frothy, fine green foliage. Single, saucer shaped carmine-pink flowers are produced in abundance from midsummer to the first frosts. Plant in full sun, in any moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 75cm. Hardiness: H3.

Cosmos ‘Purity’ A erect, branching annual with frothy, fine green foliage. Single, saucer shaped white flowers are produced in abundance from midsummer to the first frosts. Plant in full sun, in any moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 75cm. Hardiness: H3.

Cosmos ‘Sonata Pink’ Pink

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Antiquity’ A erect, branching annual with frothy, fine green foliage. Single, saucer shaped burgundy-red flowers which age to bronze-salmon pink are produced in abundance from midsummer to the first frosts. Plant in full sun, in any moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 40m x 45cm. Hardiness: H3. Cynoglossum amabile AGM An upright, bushy annual or biennial with grey-green obovate to lance-shaped, hairy leaves. Cymes of sky blue forget-me-not type flowers are produced in late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5. Daucus carota A hardy biennial with feathery, green leaves. Umbels of white flowers with tiny purple spots in the centres, are produced atop tall stems. This has attractive seedheads and is a great cut flower. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H4. Daucus carota ‘Dara’ A hardy biennial with feathery, green leaves. Umbels of white flowers, that age to pink, then burgundy, are produced atop tall stems. This has attractive seedheads and is a great cut flower. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 40cm. Hardiness: H4. Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet A bushy, short lived perennial/biennial with light green or green and red tinged, lance shaped leaves. Clusters of fragrant, single flowers in a William) ‘Auricula Eyed Mix’ mixture of pale pink, dark pink, red and white are produced on long stems in late spring and early summer. Very good for cutting. Plant in full sun, in well drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Dianthus barbatus (Sweet A bushy, short lived perennial/biennial with light green or green and red tinged, lance shaped leaves. Clusters of fragrant, double flowers in a William) ‘Crown Double mixture of pale pink, dark pink, red and white are produced on long stems in late spring and early summer. Very good for cutting. Plant in full Mixed’ sun, in well drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Dianthus barbatus ‘Albus’ A bushy, short lived perennial/biennial with green, lance shaped leaves. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers are produced on long stems in late spring and early summer. Very good for cutting. Plant in full sun, in well drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Dianthus barbatus ‘Scarlet A bushy, short lived perennial/biennial with green and red tinged, lance shaped leaves. Clusters of fragrant, scarlet flowers are produced on Beauty’ long stems in late spring and early summer. Very good for cutting. Plant in full sun, in well drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Dianthus barbatus ‘Sooty’ A bushy, short lived perennial/biennial with dark green lance shaped leaves, ageing to bronze-purple. Clusters of fragrant, maroon-black are produced on long stems in late spring and early summer. Very good for cutting. Plant in full sun, in well drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Gypsophila elegans ‘Kermesina’

Hesperis matronalis. A rosette-forming biennial or short lived perennial with hairy, dark green leaves. Clusters of white, four-petalled flowers are produced from White(Sweet Rocket) spring to midsummer. Loved by insects. Plant in sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Good for chalky, alkaline soils. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet Pea) A climbing hardy annual with pairs of ovate-elliptic mid-green leaves. Racemes of 2-4, scented, navy blue flowers are produced on long stems ‘Royal Navy Blue’ from summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height: to 2.4m. Hardiness: H3. Can be planted in a sheltered spot in autumn, or kept under glass. Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet Pea) Red ‘Winston Churchill’

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Cupani’ A climbing hardy annual with pairs of ovate-elliptic mid-green leaves. The orignal sweet pea, intorduced by monk Francis Cupani in 1699. Racemes of 2, scented, purple-blue and maroon bicoloured flowers are produced on long stems from summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height: to 1.8m. Hardiness: H4. Can be planted in autumn, or kept under glass. Lathyrus odoratus ‘Dorothy A climbing hardy annual with pairs of ovate-elliptic mid-green leaves. Racemes of 3, scented, pure white flowers are produced on long stems Eckford’ from summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height: to 2.4m. Hardiness: H3. Can be planted in a sheltered spot in autumn, or kept under glass. Lathyrus odoratus ‘Royal A climbing hardy annual with pairs of ovate-elliptic mid-green leaves. Racemes of 2-4, scented, crimson flowers are produced on long stems Crimson’ from summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height: to 2.4m. Hardiness: H3. Can be planted in a sheltered spot in autumn, or kept under glass. Lunaria annua (Honesty)

Myosotis alpestris. White A clump-forming, biennial or short lived perennial with oblong-lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Dense cymes of small white flowers are (Forget-Me-Not) produced from spring to early summer. Will seed readily. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moderate, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 20cm x 15cm. Hardiness: H6. Nicotiana langsdorfii AGM A well-branched annual with a rosette of mid-green basal leaves. Nodding, tubular, apple-green flowers are produced throughout summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, but well drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 1.5m x 35cm. Hardiness: H2.

Nigella damascena ‘Miss Jekyll’ (Love-in-a-mist)

Nigella damascena ‘Mulberry An annual with finely divided, feathery, bright green leaves. Creamy pink flowers that age to rose pink, with a ruff of fine foliage around them, Rose’ (Love-in-a-mist) are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 45cm x 25cm. Hardiness: H3. Orlaya grandiflora A hardy annual with pinnate, light green leaves. Flat umbels of white flowers, with inner petals being small and outers being larger, are produced from summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm-1m x 50cm. Hardiness: H7. Scabiosa stellata ‘Ping Pong’

Sweet Pea ‘Beaujolais’ Maroon

Sweet Pea ‘Jilly’ White

Sweet Pea ‘Mrs Bernard Jones’ Pink

Sweet Pea ‘Oxford Blue’ Blue

Tulip ‘Angelique’ 1 litre pot Pink double Tulip ‘Cassini’ 1 litre pot Red Tulip ‘Golden Apeldoorn’ 1 Golden Yellow litre pot Tulip ‘Mistress’ 1 litre pot Pink Tulip ‘Queen of the Night’ 1 Very dark purple/maroon litre pot Tulip ‘Salmon Prince’ 1 litre pot Salmon Visnaga daucoides (Ammi An upright hardy annual with feathery, light green leaves. Umbels of flowers that start lime-green and open to white, are produced in visnaga) ‘Green Mist’ summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 50cm. Hardiness: H6.

Herbaceous Perennials General Herbaceous Perennial Prices (there are some exceptions): Most of our perennials are sold in 1 litre pots 9cm pot £3.50 I litre pot £5.00 2 litre pot £7 Acanthus mollis ‘Rue Ledan’ AGM A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with large, obovate, deeply lobed, dark green shiny leaves. White, tubular, lipped flowers with green bracts are borne on spikes are produced in late summer. Sterile, so does not self-seed like other Acanthus. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any soil. Deep, fertile loam preferred. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 90cm. Hardiness: H6.

Acanthus mollis 'Hollards Gold'

Acanthus spinosus

Achillea ‘Credo’ AGM A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with feathery, mid-green leaves. Flat heads of creamy yellow flowers are produced from midsummer to early autumn, fading to off-white. Plant preferably in full sun, in well-drained soil, but will tolerate a range of conditions. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Achillea ‘Summerwine’ AGM A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with feathery, dark green leaves. Flat heads of dark red flowers are produced from mid to late summer. Plant preferably in full sun, in well-drained soil, but will tolerate a range of conditions. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Achillea ‘Terracotta’

Achillea ‘Walther Funcke’

Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium ‘Rose Madder’ A mat-forming perennial with feathery, mid-green leaves. Flat heads of rose pink flowers are produced from early to late summer. Plant preferably in full sun, in well-drained soil, but will tolerate a range of conditions. Mature height and spread: 35cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

Achillea ptarmica ‘Double Diamond’ An herbaceous perennial with linear, finely toothed, dark green leaves. Throughout summer, clusters of tight, pure white semi-double or double flowers are produced. Plant preferably in full sun, in well-drained soil, but will tolerate a range of conditions. Mature height and spread: 80cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’ An herbaceous perennial with linear, finely toothed, dark green leaves. Throughout summer, clusters of tight, pure white double flowers are produced. Plant preferably in full sun, in well-drained soil, but will tolerate a range of conditions. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Acis autumnalis AGM A bulbous perennial with narrow, linear, dark green leaves which appear at the same time or after flowers. Small, bell-shaped, white flowers with red-tinged bases are produced in late summer and autumn. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 10-15cm x 5cm. Hardiness: H5. Aconitum ‘Newry Blue’ An upright herbaceous perennial with deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Spikes of mid-blue flowers a produced in mid to late summer. Plant in partial shade, in cool, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. All parts of this plant are highly toxic. Aconitum ‘Stainless Steel’ An upright herbaceous perennial with deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Spikes of steely, grey-blue flowers a produced in mid to late summer. Plant in partial shade, in cool, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. All parts of this plant are highly toxic if ingested.

Actaea simplex ‘Pink Spike’

Actaea simplex 'Brunette'

Adiantum venustum

Agapanthus ‘Sandringham’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with strap-shaped, mid-green leaves. Violet-blue umbels of flowers are produced in midsummer and look striking if left seedheads are left during winter. Plant in full sun, in well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 80cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H4.

Agastache ‘Blackadder’

Ageratina altissima ‘Chocolate’ (Syn. A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with and deep purple leaves. Stiff brown stems which bear flat heads of off-white flowers from midsummer to Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’) early autumn. Ideally plant in partial shade, in moist, alkaline soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 60cm. Hardiness: H5. Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’ PBR A creeping evergreen perennial with partly hairy stems and spoon-shaped dark maroon-purple leaves with scalloped edges. Dark blue flowers are produced on short spikes from late spring to early summer. Excellent ground cover plant. Ideally plant in partial or full shade, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 15cm x 60-90cm. Hardiness: H7. Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ A creeping evergreen perennial with partly hairy stems and spoon-shaped silvery green leaves suffused deep wine-red. Dark blue flowers are produced on short spikes from late spring to early summer. Excellent ground cover plant. Ideally plant in partial or full shade, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 15cm x 60-90cm. Hardiness: H7. Alcea rosea ‘Halo Apricot’ A vigorous, upright herbaceous perennial with large rougly hairy, rounded, light green leaves. Spikes of single, apricot, flowers with a dark pink ring around a yellow centre are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 2m x 60cm. Hardiness: H5. Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’ A vigorous, upright herbaceous perennial with large rougly hairy, rounded, light green leaves. Spikes of single, deep chocolate-maroon, almost black flowers with a yellow centre are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 2m x 60cm. Hardiness: H5. Alchemilla erythropoda A clump-forming perennial with blueish green, softly hairy, rounded, lobed leaves. Spikes of greenish yellow flowers are produced in summer and early autumn. More compact than A. mollis. Water droplets look exquisite on the leaves. Plant in sun or partial shade, in any soil. Mature height and spread: 20-30cm x 20cm. Hardiness: H7. Alchemilla mollis A clump-forming perennial with pale green, softly hairy, rounded, lobed leaves. Spikes of greenish yellow flowers are produced in summer and early autumn. Water droplets look exquisite on the leaves. Plant in sun or partial shade, in any soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 75cm. Hardiness: H7. Allium hollandicum ‘Purple A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped, grey-green leaves 30-60cm long. Stems bearing round umbels (8cm across) of many star-shaped, deep violet Sensation’ AGM flowers in summer. Ideally plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 7cm. Hardiness: H6. Allium schoenoprasum (Chives) A perennial with short rhizomes, usually grown for it’s edible cylindrical green leaves. Dense umbels (2.5cm across) of pale purple flowers are produced in summer. Ideally plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 30-60cm x 10cm. Hardiness: H6. Allium senescens

Allium sphaerocephalon A bulbous perennial with linear, mid-green leaves to 35cm long. Drumkstick-like ovoid umbels of small tightly packed, bell-shaped, pink to dark red-brown flowers are produced in summer. Ideally plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 50-90cm x 8cm. Hardiness: H6. Allium stipitatum ‘Mount Everest’ A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped, mid-green leaves 30-60cm long, which die back at flowering time. Strong stems bear round umbels (6-8cm AGM across) of many star-shaped, white flowers in early summer. Ideally plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1-1.5m x 15cm. Hardiness: H6. Aloysia citrodora (Lemon Verbena) A bushy, upright deciduous shrub with narrow, lance-shaped, bright green leaves which are highly lemon scented. Tiny pale lilac-white flowers in AGM slender panicles are produced in late summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, poor soil. Mature height and spread: 3m x 3m (may be cut down by frosts though). Hardiness: H3. Alstromeria psittacina ‘Royal Star’ An upright herbaceous perennial producing green leaves with creamy white edges. Tall flower stems bear red flowers tipped with green. A good cut flower. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 45cm. Hardiness: H4.

Althaea cannabina

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Anemanthele lessoniana (Stipa A loosley tufted, evergreen perennial grass with leathery, dark green leaves, streaked orange-brown in summer and turning fully orange-brown in arundinacea) winter. Pendent panicles of purplish green spikelets are produced from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H4 Anemona x hybrida ‘Honorine An upright, vigorous herbaceous perennial with lobed, 3 palmate, mid-green basal leaves. Smaller, lobed, pointed leaves are held on stems which bear Jobert’ single white flowers with yellow stamens from late summer to autumn. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, that is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x indefinite. Hardiness: H7. Anemone hupensis ‘Praecox’ An upright herbaceous perennial with lobed, 3 palmate, dark green basal leaves held on long stalks. Stems bear bowl-shaped, deep pink flowers from late summer to autumn. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H7.

Anemone hupensis var. Japonica An upright herbaceous perennial with lobed, 3 palmate, dark green basal leaves held on long stalks. Smaller, lobed, pointed leaves are held on stems ‘Pamina’ which bear reddish purple, semi-double flowers in mid and late summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H7. Anemone nemorosa (Wood A vigorous, low growing herbaceous perennial with mid-green leaves made up of 3 toothed leaflets. White or pink flushed, saucer-shaped flowers Anemone) with 6-8 tepals are produced in spring and early summer. Plant in partial shade, in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Will tolerate drier soil during summer when dormant. Mature height and spread: 8-15cm x 30cm or more. Hardiness: H5.

Anemone nemorosa 'Bowles Purple'

Anemone sylvestris A spreading herbaceous perennial with a woody-basd roostock. Long stalked, mid-green divided leaves. Stems bearing single, semi-pendent, white flowers are produced in spring and early summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 30-50cm x 30-50cm. Hardiness: H6. Anemone x hybrida ‘Queen An upright, vigorous herbaceous perennial with lobed, 3 palmate, mid-green basal leaves. Smaller, lobed, pointed leaves are held on stems which bear Charlotte’ semi-double pink flowers, with purple undersides, from late summer to autumn. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, that is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x indefinite. Hardiness: H7. Anemone x hybrida ‘Richard Ahrens’ An upright, vigorous herbaceous perennial with lobed, 3 palmate, mid-green basal leaves. Smaller, lobed, pointed leaves are held on stems which bear single, creamy pink flowers with yellow stamens from late summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, that is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 80-100cm x indefinite. Hardiness: H7. Angelica archangelica

Angelica gigas A robust clump-forming biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial with toothed, mid-green leaves made up of leaflets. Purple stems bear umbels of rich, dark purple flowers in late summer and ealry autumn. Plant in full or partial shade, in deep, moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 1-2m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H6. Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’ A clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial with lacy, divided, dark purple-brown leaves. Umbels of tiny white flowers with pink practs are produced on stems from late spring to summer. Self-seeds freely. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 30cm. Hardiness: H6. Aquilegia ‘Lime Sorbet’ An upright perennial with mid-green leaves that are glaucous beneath and divided into lobed leaflets. Pale lime green flowers are produced in clusters on stiff stems in late spring and early summer. Ideally plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata ‘Black An upright perennial with mid-green leaves that are glaucous beneath and divided into lobed leaflets. Double, deep purple black flowers are Barlow’ produced in clusters on stiff stems in late spring and early summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and apread: 80cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata ‘Nora An upright perennial with mid-green leaves that are glaucous beneath and divided into lobed leaflets. Double pompon red and pale green petalled Barlow’ flowers are produced in clusters on stiff stems in late spring and early summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and apread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Aquilegia vulgaris. Double Purple An upright perennial with mid-green leaves that are glaucous beneath and divided into lobed leaflets. Dark purple double flowers are produced in from Billy’s Garden’ clusters on stiff stems in late spring and early summer. Ideally plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Aquilegia vulgaris. Pink from Billy's Garden Artemesia lact. Guizho Group

Aruncus ‘Horatio’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with finely divided golden green leaves, which colour beautifully in autumn. Panicles of bronze-tinted, creamy cream flowers are produced on red-brown stems in summer. Good for cutting. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 80-120cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Aruncus aethusifolius AGM A compact herbaceous perennial with deeply cut, feathery, mid-green leaves, which turn yellow in autumn. Panicles of tiny creamy white flowers are produced in early and midsummer. Flowers are good for cutting. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7.

Asplenium scolopendrium

Asplenium scolopendrium. An evergreen fern with erect or shortly creeping rhizomes. Whole, leathery, glossy, bright gree narrown fronds with irregularly wavy margins. Plant Undulatum Group (Hart’s Tounge in partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H6. Fern) Asplenium trichomanes

Aster amellus ‘Brilliant’ A clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Loose clusters of bright pink, daisylike flowers are produced from late summer to autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Grows well in chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7 Aster amellus ‘King George’ AGM A clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Loose clusters of violet-blue, daisylike flowers are produced from late summer to autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Grows well in chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7 Aster amellus ‘Rosa Erfullung’ AGM A clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Loose clusters of soft pink, daisylike flowers are produced from late summer to autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Grows well in chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Aster amellus ‘Rudolph Goethe’

Aster amellus ‘Veilchenkonigin’ (Violet Queen) Aster pyrenaeus ‘Lutetia’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with stems covered in pale lilac-blue, narrow petalled, daisy-like flowers thoughout midsummer and early autumn. Mildew resistant. Plant in full sun, in fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Aster x frikartii ‘Mönch’ AGM An upright herbaceous perennial with oblong, dark green leaves. Strong stems bear loose clusters of lavender-blue, daisy-like flowers are produced from late summer to autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 70cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Aster x frikartii ‘Wunder von Stafa’ An upright herbaceous perennial with oblong, dark green leaves. Loose clusters of blue, daisy-like flowers are produced from late summer to autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 70cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7

Astilbe ‘Deutschland’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with bright green, divided leaves. Upright plumes of pure white flowers are produced in late spring. Plant in full sun in moist soil, or partial shade in drier soils, in fertile soil, preferably humus-rich. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7.

Astilbe ‘Maggie Daley’

Astilbe 'Sprite'

Astrantia ‘Hadspen Blood’ A clump-forming perennial with toothed, dark green leaves. Dark red bracts are formed around dark red flowers which are produced in umbels in early and midsummer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 70cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Astrantia ‘Rudy Wedding’ A clump-forming perennial with toothed, dark green leaves. Purplish-red bracts are formed around purplish-red flowers which are produced in umbels in early and midsummer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Astrantia major A clump-forming perennial with toothed, dark green leaves. Green-veined white-pink bracts are formed around green, pink or sometimes red-purple flowers, which are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 30-90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Astrantia major ‘Gill Richardson’ A clump-forming perennial with toothed, dark green leaves. Prominent red-tipped bracts are formed around tiny, crimson-red flowers, which are Group produced in early and midsummer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Astrantia major ‘Red Joyce’

Astrantia major ‘Roma’ A choice plant. A clump-forming perennial with toothed, dark green leaves. Prominent pink bracts are formed around tiny, rose-red flowers, which are produced in umbels for a long period in summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H7. Astrantia major ‘Sunningdale A clump-forming perennial with toothed, dark green leaves, unevenly margined with creamy yellow. Green-veined pale pink bracts are formed Variegated’ around green, pink or sometimes red-purple flowers, which are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 30-90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Astrantia major subsp involucrata 'Shaggy' Astrantia maxima A clump-forming perennial with deeply divided, dark green leaves. Pale pink bracts are formed around soft pink flowers, which are produced singly or in two’s or three’s in early and midsummer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7.

Athyrium felix-femina

Athyrium nipponicum ‘Red Beauty’

Aubrieta. Double white with a pink tinge Bergenia ‘Bach’ A clump-forming perennial with oval, leathery, deep green leaves that turn red-tinted in winter. Panicles of bell-shaped, soft pink flowers are produced in spring, maturing to white. Good for ground cover. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Poor soil is tolerated. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5. Bergenia ‘Bressingham White’ A clump-forming perennial with broadly obovate, leathery, deep green leaves. Panicles of bell-shaped, soft pure white flowers are produced in spring. Good for ground cover. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Poor soil is tolerated. Mature height and spread: 30-45cm x 45-60cm. Hardiness: H6.

Bergenia 'Rotblum'

Bidens aurea ‘Hannay’s Lemon Drop’ A vigorous, clump-forming perennial with lance shaped, scalloped, bright green leaves, sometimes deeply divided. Slender stems bear daisy-like lemon yellow flowers with the outer petals tipped with white. Plant in full sun, in reasonably fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1m. Hardiness: H3. Blechnum chilense

Blechnum penna-marina Blechnum spicant

Brunnera macrophylla A ground-covering perennial with softly hairy, mid-green, heart-shaped leaves. Blue, forget-me-not like flowers are produced on stalks in mid and late spring. Plant in shade or partial shade, in humus-rich, moist, but well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H6.

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ PBR

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jennifer’

Brunnera macrophylla 'Dawson's White'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Henry's Eyes'

Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl A slowly clump-forming, perennial grass with gently arching, flat, mid-green leaves. Upright flower stems produce soft, pink-bronze seed heads in Foerster’ mid-late summer, which fade to pale brown and last into winter. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, humus-rich soil, that does not get waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 1.8m x 60cm. Hardiness: H6. Calamintha nepeta An herbaceous perennial with small, aromatic, dark green leaves that are slightly hairy. Mauve, occasionally pink flowers are produced in cymes along branched stems in summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 50-75cm. Hardiness: H5.

Calamintha nepeta subsp. glandulosa An herbaceous perennial with small, peppermint-scented, dark green leaves that are slightly hairy. White flowers are produced in cymes along ‘White Cloud’ branched stems in summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5. Camassia leichtlinii subsp. Leichtlinii A bulbous perennial with bright green, linear leaves. Spikes bearing racemes of creamy white, star-shaped flowers are produced in late spring. Plant in (C. leicht. ‘Alba) sun or partial shade, in moist, humus-rich soil which does not get waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 10cm. Hardiness: H4. Camassia leichtlinii subsp. sucksdorfii A bulbous perennial with bright green, linear leaves. Spikes bearing racemes of blue, star-shaped flowers are produced in late spring. Plant in sun or Caerulea Group partial shade, in moist, humus-rich soil which does not get waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 10cm. Hardiness: H4. Campanula lactiflora

Campanula persicifolia A rosette-forming, upright, evergreen perennial with narrow, bright green leaves. Spikes bearing 2 or 3 bell shaped, blue flowers are produced in early and midsummer. Forms good clumps. Good for chalky soils. Ideally plant in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in sull sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7.

Cardamine diphylla

Cardamine quinquefolia Cardamine raphanifolia A spreading perennial with dark green leaves divided into rounded leaflets. Stems bearing panicles of reddish violet or white flowers are produced in early summer. After flowering leaves may die back In hot summers. Ideally plant in full shade or partial shade, in moist, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 45-80cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Carex comans. Bronze-leaved A tufted, evergreen perennial grass with tussocks of hair-like, bronze coloured leaves. Brown flower spikes are produced on stems in mid- and late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonable soil that does not dry out too much or get waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H4. Carex mushkingumensis

Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ AGM A tufted, evergreen, perennial grass forming a low mound of dark green leaves with a wide central creamy yellow stripe. Brown flower spikes are produced in mid and late spring. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 35cm. Hardiness: H7. Carex testacea A densely tufted, evergreen perennial grass with arching leaves that are pale olive-green with some orange-brown. Cylidrical, brown flower spikes are produced in midsummer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonable soil that does not dry out too much or get waterlogged. Mature height and spread: to 1.5m x 60cm. Hardiness: H5. Catanache caerulea A clump forming, short-lived perennial with grass-like, hairy, greyish-green leaves. Stems carrying single blue flowers with dark centres are produced from midsummer to autumn. Flowers are good for drying. Ideally plant in any well drained soil in full sun. Mature height and spread: 50-90cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5.

Cenelophium denudatum

Cenelophium denudatum AGM A fast-growing, semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial with finely divided, dark green leaves. Tall stems topped flat umbels of greenish white flowers are produced in summer and autumn. Attractive to insects. Ideally plant in sun or partial shade, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to1.5m x 50cm. Hardiness: H6.

Centaurea ‘Jordy’

Centranthus ruber A clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped, glaucous, deep to mid-green leaves. Dense cymes of small rose-pink to red flowers are produced throughout late spring and summer. Self-seeds freely. Plant in full sun, in poor, well-drained soil, preferably chalky. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1m. Hardiness: H5. Ceratostigma plumbaginoides A spreading, woody perennial with erect, red stems bearing small, bright green, obovate leaves with wavy margins, which are tinter red in autumn. Clusters of bright blue flowers are produced in late summer. Plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 30cm or more. Hardiness: H5.

Chamaenerion angustifolium 'Album'

Chasmanthium latifolium A loosely tufted, spreading, perennial grass with broadly lance-shaped, arching mid-green leaves which turn yellow in winter. Flat, oblong spikelets are produced in late summer and autumn and age to brown. Ideally plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Chrysosplenium macrophullym- Chinese Saxifrage Chrysosplenum macrophyllum green flowered form

Cichorium intybus f. abum A clump-forming tap-rooted perennial with toothed mid-green leaves. Branched stems bear numerous white dandelion-like flowers in summer. Ideally plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 60cm. Hardiness: H5.

Clematis ‘Praecox’ A herbaceous sub-shrub with scrambling stems which produce clusters of fragrant, pale blue, recurving, tubular flowers with white or yellow anthers, from midsummer to autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Will grow in a north-facing site, but flowers best in full sun. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2m x 1m. Hardiness: H6.

Clematis heraclefolia 'Cassandra'

Clematis x diversifolia (Syn. C. An herbaceous clematis with a woody base and dark green, lance-shaped leaves, which will use neighbouring plants for support. Deep indigo-blue, ‘Hendersonii’) bell-shaped flowers are produced in late summer and autumn. Ideally plant in full sun or partial shade. Flowers best in full sun. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, with thr roots in the shade. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 1m. Hardiness: H6. Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley) A rhizomatous, creeping perennial with ovate-lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Arching racemes of white, bell-like, strongly scented flowers are produced in late spring. Plant in full or partial shade, in humus-rich, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 25cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7.

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Grandiflora’ A bushy herbaceous perennial with fine, dark green leaflets. Dark yellow flowers are produced in loose clusters in early summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 70cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5.

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’

Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf'

Crambe cordifolia AGM A clump-forming perennial producing a mound of crinkled, kidney-shaped, bristly dark green leaves. Stems bear lose panicles of fragrant white flowers in late spring and summer. Plant in full sun, in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Poorer soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: to 2.5m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H5.

Crocosmia ‘Citronella’

Crocosmia ‘Emberglow’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with sword-like leaves. Arching flower spikes with rows of dark red, star-shaped flowers are produced in summer. Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread 75cm x 8cm. Hardiness: H4.

Crocosmia masoniorum x C. A robust, cormous perennial with sword-shaped, mid green leaves. Spikes bearing arching branches of upward facing, bright tomato-red flowers are paniculata ‘Lucifer’ produced in midsummer. Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread 1.2m x will for a large clump. Hardiness: H5. Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora A robust, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with sword-like leaves. Arching, branched flower spikes, with rows of orange-red star-shaped flowers ‘Babylon’ AGM with a dark ring surrounding the golden yellow throats, are produced in summer. Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread 1m x 50cm. Hardiness: H4. Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ‘Carmin A robust, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with sword-like, pale green leaves. Arching, branched flower spikes, with rows of carmine-pink Brilliant’ star-shaped flowers, 3cm across, are produced in summer. Ideally plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread 60cm x 8cm. Hardiness: H4. Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ‘Castle A robust, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with sword-like leaves. Arching, branched flower spikes, with rows of orange star-shaped flowers, Ward Late’ flushed with yellow, are produced in summer. Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread 90cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5. Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ‘Coleton A robust, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with bronze-green, sword-like leaves. Arching, branched flower spikes, with rows of soft orange, Fishacre’ star-shaped flowers are produced in summer. Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread 1.2m x 8cm. Hardiness: H5. Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ‘George A robust, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with sword-like leaves. Arching, branched flower spikes, with rows of orange-yellow, star-shaped Davison’ flowers are produced in summer. Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread 1m x 8cm. Hardiness: H5. Crocus tommasinianus A bulb with slender, silvery-lilac to purple flowers, produced in late winter and early spring. Will seed freely. Narrow leaves are produced as the flowers fade. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, poor to moderate soil. Height 8-10cm. Hardiness: H6.

Cyclamen coum A tuberous perennial with rounded, deep green leaves, sometimes marked with silver. Pink, white or carmine-red flowers are produced on short stems in winter and spring. Can spread naturally by seed. Ideally plant in partial shade, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 5-8cm x 10cm. Hardiness: H5.

Cyclamen hederifolium

Dahlia merckii

Delphinium ‘Percival’ An herbaceous, clump-forming perennial with green, deeply lobed and toothed leaves. Spikes of white flowers with black eyes are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.7m x to 75cm. Hardiness: H5.

Deschampsia cespitosa A dense, tussock-forming, evergreen grass with linear, mid-green leaves. Airy, arching panicles of bronze coloured flowers are produced on stems ‘Bronzeschleier’ from early to late summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in well-drained, neutral to acid soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1m. Hardiness: H6. Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’

Deschampsia flexuosa ‘Tatra Gold’ A tufted, evergreen grass with thread-like, bright yellow-green leaves. Open, bronze-tinted flowers and seedheads are produced in early and mid-summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in well-drained, acidic soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Deutzia hybrida 'Mont Rose'

Dianthus ‘Devon Dove’ PBR A tufted perennial with narrow, grey-green leaves. Fragrant, double, creamy white flowers are produced on short stems in summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Good for chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6.

Dianthus ‘Dora’ A tufted perennial with narrow, grey-green leaves. Single, pink flowers with a dark pink eye are produced on short stems in summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Good for chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 20cm x 20cm. Hardiness: H6. Dianthus ‘Haytor’

Dianthus ‘Little Jock’ A cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with narrow, grey-green foliage. Clove-scented, semi-double, pale pink flowers with a maroon eye are borne on short stems in summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Good for chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 12cm x 20cm. Hardiness: H6.

Dianthus carophyllus 'King of Blacks'

Dianthus carthusianorum A tufted perennial with thin green leaves. Clusters of single, deep pink-red flowers are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Good for chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 20cm. Hardiness: H7.

Dianthus carthusianorum ‘Rupert’s A compact, tufted perennial with thin green leaves. Clusters of single, rose pink flowers are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained Pink’ soil. Good for chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 20cm x 20cm. Hardiness: H7. Dianthus cruentus A tufted perennial with narrow, blue-green leaves. Stems bear clusters of red-pink flowers in late spring and summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Good for chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 20cm. Hardiness: H7.

Dianthus deltoides ‘Leuchtfunk’ A mat-forming perennial with narrow, dark green leaves. Numerous cerise red single flowers are produced in summer on stems. Plant in full sun, in (‘Flashing Light’) well-drained soil. Good for chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 20cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Dianthus 'Doris'

Dianthus 'Haytor White'

Dianthus knappii ‘Yellow Harmony’

Diascia cordifolia

Diascia personata 'Hopleys'

Dicentra 'Aurora'

Dicentra formosa

Dierama pulcherrimum A cormous perennial with tufts of thin, grass-like, green-grey leaves. Dense, pendent spike of tubular, bell-shaped pink, flowers are produced in summer. Flowers may occasionally be white or purple-red. Plant in full sun, in humus-rich, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1-1.5m x 60cm. Hardiness: H4. Digitalis ferruginea AGM A rosette-forming, robust herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves. Tall, upright racemes of golden brown flowers with red-brown veins inside are produced in midsummer. Plant in any well-drained soil, although preferably humus rich soil, in partial shade. Mature height and spread 1.5m x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Digitalis grandiflora A clump-forming biennial or perennial Foxglove with finely toothed, hairless, mid-green leaves. Upright racemes of pale yellow flowers, with brown veining on the insides, are produced in early summer. Plant in any soil, although preferably humus rich soil, in partial shade. Mature height and spread 1-2m x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Digitalis lanata (D. Cafe Creme) A clump-forming perennial with oblong-lance-shaped, mid green leaves, which are slightly toothed. Upright racemes of cream white and brown tubular flowers are produced from mid to late summer. Plant in any well-drained soil, although preferably humus rich soil, in partial shade. Mature height and spread 80cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5. Digitalis lutea A clump forming perennial with glossy, pointed, dark green leaves. Spikes of pale yellow flowers are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in any soil, although preferably humus rich soil, in partial shade. Mature height and spread 60cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Digitalis purpurea A rosette-forming, biennial or short lived herbaceous perennial with finely toothed, dark green leaves. Upright racemes of pink, purple or white flowers are produced in summer. Plant in any soil, although preferably humus rich soil, in partial shade. Mature height and spread 1-2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Digitalis purpurea ‘Excelsior Group’

Digitalis purpurea ‘Pam’s Choice’ A rosette-forming biennial or short lived herbaceous perennial with finely toothed, dark green leaves. Upright racemes of white flowers with deep AGM red throats are produced in summer. Plant in any soil, although preferably humus rich soil, in partial shade. Mature height and spread 1-2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Digitalis purpurea ‘Sutton’s Apricot’ A rosette-forming, short lived herbaceous perennial with finely toothed, dark green leaves. Upright racemes of apricot-pink flowers are produced in summer. Plant in any soil, although preferably humus rich soil, in partial shade. Mature height and spread 1m-1.5m x 45cm. Hardiness: H6.

Digitalis purpurea f. albiflora A rosette-forming, short lived herbaceous perennial with finely toothed, dark green leaves. Upright racemes of white flowers are produced in summer. Plant in any soil, although preferably humus rich soil, in partial shade. Mature height and spread 1m x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Digitalis x mertonensis AGM A robust clump-forming perennial or biennial with ovate-lance-shaped, toothed, glossy, dark green leaves which are slightly hairy on the undersides. Racemes of pinkish buff tubular flowers are produced in spring and early summer. Plant in any soil, although preferably humus rich soil, in partial shade. Mature height and spread: to 90cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5. Disporum longistylum ‘Night Heron’ A choice plant. A clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with lance-shaped leaves which emerge deep bronze, turning green. Creamy white, pendent, tubular flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. Plant in partial shade, in cool, moist, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 1.8m x 1m. Hardiness: H6. Doellingeria umbellata An herbaceous perennial with green leaves, which turn yellow in autumn. Upright stems bearing masses of white, aster-type flowers with yellow centres over a long period during late summer and autumn. Mildew resistant and a good cut flower. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonable soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 80cm. Hardiness: H7. Dryopteris affinis ‘Cristata’ A virtually evergreen fern producing a shuttlecock of wide, lance-shaped diseccted, arching fronds which are pale green as they unfurl in spring, maturing to dark green. Midribs are golden brown and scaly . Plant in partial shade, in moist, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 90cm. Hardiness: H5. Dryopteris erythrosora

Echinacea ‘Green Twister’ Echinacea pallida A clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial with toothed, hairy, oval green leaves. Tall stems bear graceful, linear, reflexed pale pink petals and a large central orange-brown cone in summer. Ideally plant in full sun, in well drained, humus-rich soil, which is not too wet in winter. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Echinacea paradoxa An upright herbaceous perennial with narrow, hairy, dark green leaves. Tall stems bear narrow, linear, golden-yellow drooping petals around a large central brown cone in summer and early autumn. Ideally plant in full sun, in well drained, humus-rich soil, which is not too wet in winter. Mature height and spread: 1m x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Echinacea purpurea ‘Baby Swan An upright herbaceous perennial with toothed, hairy, oval dark green leaves. Stems bearing wide flowers of white petals with a large central White’ orange-brown cone are produced from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in well drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus An upright herbaceous perennial with toothed, hairy, oval dark green leaves. Purple stems bearing wide flowers of dark carmine-red petals with a Superior’ large central cone are produced from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in well drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ An upright herbaceous perennial with toothed, hairy, oval dark green leaves. Stem bearing wide flowers of deep purple petals with a large central cone are produced from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in well drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Echinacea purpurea ‘Rubinstern’ An upright herbaceous perennial with toothed, hairy, oval dark green leaves. Stems bearing wide flowers of red-pink petals with a large central cone are produced from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in well drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ An upright herbaceous perennial with toothed, hairy, oval dark green leaves. Stems bearing wide flowers of white petals with a large central orange-brown cone are produced from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in well drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Echinacea simulata

Echinops bannaticus ‘Taplow Blue’

Echinops ritro A compact, clump-forming perennial with spiny, dark green leaves which have white-downy undersides. Spikes bearing spherical flower heads of metallic-blue flower which age to a brighter blue. Seedheads are great for winter structure and wreath making! Ideally plant in full sun or partial shade, in any poor, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic A vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with oblong, spiny grey-green leaves. Spherical, white flower heads are produced on red-brown Glow’ stems in mid-late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any poor, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 90cm. Hardiness: H7. Eranthis hyemalis AGM A clump-forming tuberous perennial with bright green dissected leaves. Bright yellow cup-shaped flowers are produced in late winter and early spring. Will form large colonies. Ideally plant in full sun or dappled shade, in fertile, humus rich soil that does not dry out in summer. Mature height and spread: 5-8cm x 5cm. Hardiness: H6. Erigeron annuus

Erigeron karvinskianus A carpeting perennial with lax stems bearing small, elliptic-lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. In summer, a profusion of white-pink daisy-like flower heads with yellow centres are produced. Will grow in cracks and crevices. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 1m. Hardiness: H5. Erigeron karvinskianus 'Lavender Lady' Erigeron 'White Quakeress'

Erigeron. Pink Form A carpeting perennial with lax stems bearing small, elliptic-lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. In summer, a profusion of pink daisy-like flower heads with yellow centres are produced. Will grow in cracks and crevices. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 1m. Hardiness: H5. Eryngium bourgatii

Eryngium bourgatii ‘Picos Amethyst’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with rounded, spiny, silver-veined dark green basal leaves. Branching stems bear intense blue flowers with pointed, blue-silver bracts. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained, poor-moderately fertile soil that is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5. Eryngium planum ‘Blue Cap’ A clump-forming perennial with toothed, dark green leaves. Steel-blue flowers, surrounded by blue-green bracts are formed on branching stems from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained, poor-moderately fertile soil that is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Erysimum ‘Bowle’s Mauve’ A vigorous, subshrubby perennial with narrow, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. Mauves flowers are borne in long spikes from late winter to summer. Plant in in full sun, in poor or moderate, well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: up to75cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H4.

Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ AGM A vigorous bulbous perennial with elliptic, dark green leaves which are mottled with bronze. Sulphur yellow flowers, with a brown ring at the base of each, are produced in spring. Plant in partial or dappled shade, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 15-35cm x 10cm. Hardiness: H5. Erythronium californicum ‘White A bulbous perennial with elliptic, dark green leaves which are slightly mottled. Creamy white flowers, with a red ring at the base of each, are Beauty’ AGM (Dog’s-tooth Violet) produced in spring. Plant in partial or dappled shade, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 10cm. Hardiness: H5.

Eupatorium fortunei ‘Pink Elegance’ An herbaceous perennial with upright stems of mid-green leaves with cream variegation on the edges. Heads of purple-pink flowers are produced on tall stems in late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 90cm. Hardiness: H7.

Eupatorium maculatum ‘Purple Bush’

Eupatorium maculatum Atropurpureum Group Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’ A bushy, softly hairy, evergreen perennial with reddish stems bearing spoon-shaped to obovate, dark reddish purple, leathery leaves. Acid yellow ‘flowers’ are produced in mid-spring to early summer. Sap is a skin irritant. Plant in light or dappled shade, in moist, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 30cm or more. Hardiness: H6. Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae A bushy, softly hairy, evergreen perennial with reddish stems bearing spoon-shaped to obovate, dark green, leathery leaves, which can be red on the undersides in winter. Greenish yellow ‘flowers’ are produced in mid-spring to early summer. Sap is a skin irritant. Plant in light or dappled shade, in moist, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 30cm or more. Hardiness: H6. Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii An upright, evergreen shrubby perennial with purple-tinged stems bearing linear, grey-green leaves. Yellow-green bracts are produced in dense cylindrical cymes from early spring to early summer. Plant in full sun, in light, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H4. Euphorbia cyparissas ‘Fens Ruby’

Euphorbia palustris

Euphorbia x pseudovirgata

Eurybia divaricata

Ferrula tingitana 'Cedric Morris'

Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ A densely tufted evergreen grass with ice-blue leaves. Spikes of violet-flushed, blue-green flowers are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in full sun, in poor to moderately fertile, dry soil. Mature height and spread: 30m x 25cm. Hardiness: H5.

Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’

Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’ An upright perennial with fine, airy, bronze-purple young foliage, ageing to green. Umbels of yellow flowers are produced atop stems in mid and late (Bronze Fennel) summer, followed by seeds. Often used as a culinary herb. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 1.8m x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Fragaria vesca (Alpine/Wild An herbaceous perennial which spreads via stolons, with rosettes of bright green, 3-palmate leaves with toothed edges. Cymes of white, 5 petalled Strawberry) flowers with yellow centres are produced, followed by small strawberries. Ideally plant in full sun or dappled shade, in fertile, moist, but well-drained neutral or alkaline soil. Mature height and spread: to 30cm x indefinite. Hardiness: H6. Fritillaria meleagris (Snake’s Head Nodding, bell-shaped purple, pink or white, slightly spotted flowers are produced in spring. Plant in light shade, in moist, but not waterlogged soil. Fritillary) Naturalises well. Height: 30cm.

Galatella sedifolius subsp. acris

Gallium odoratum

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Chiffon’

Gaura linheimeri ‘The Bride’

Geranium ‘Ann Folkard’ A spreading herbaceous perennial with scrambling stems of 5 lobed, toothed, yellow-green leaves, which age to green. A profusion of saucer shaped, magenta flowers with black veins are produced from midsummer to mid-autumn. Good for ground cover. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 1m. Hardiness: H7. Geranium ‘Brookside’ AGM A spreading herbaceous perennial with 7 lobed, divided, yellow-green leaves. Violet-blue flowers with white centres are produced in spring. Good for ground cover. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 1.9m. Hardiness: H7.

Geranium ‘Dusky Crûg’ A clump-forming, spreading herbaceous perennial with 5-7 lobed purplish green leaves. Pale pink flowers with purple veins are produced from in summer and autumn. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 1m. Hardiness: H7. Geranium ‘Orion’ A mound-forming herbaceous perennial with deeply cut, mid-green leaves. Masses of large, violet-blue flowers with dark veins are produced in spring and summer. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 1m x 2m. Hardiness: H7.

Geranium ‘Red Admiral’ A compact herbaceous perennial with deeply divided, mid-green leaves which turn red in autumn. Bright red-purple flowers with black veins and a black centre are produced throughout summer. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H7.

Geranium 'Blue Cloud'

Geranium macrorrhizum ‘White Ness’ Geranium nodosum A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with 3 or 5 lobed, shallow-toothed, glossy green leaves. Purple-pink flowers with pale centres are produced from spring, through to autumn. Good for ground cover. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5. Geranium nodosum ‘Silverwood’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with 3 or 5 lobed, shallow-toothed, glossy green leaves. Pure white flowers with pale centres are produced from spring, through to autumn. Good for ground cover. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5.

Geranium nodosum 'Fielding's Folly'

Geranium phaeum A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with 7-9 lobed, soft green basal leaves, with purple-brown marks. Branched groups of pendent flowers with a white centre and reflexed petals in shades of purple-black, deep maroon, mauve or sometimes white are produced in late spring and early summer. Good in damp shade. Ideally plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 80cm x 45cm. Geranium phaeum ‘Album’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with 7-9 lobed, soft green basal leaves, often with purple-brown marks. Branched groups of pendent, white flowers with reflexed petals are produced in late spring and early summer. Good in damp shade. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 80cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Geranium phaeum 'Joseph Green'

Geranium pratense ‘Marshmallow’

Geranium pratense ‘Mrs Kendall A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with 7-9 lobed, deeply divided and toothed green leaves on hairy stems. Upright, pearl-grey flowers flushed Clark’ AGM with pale rose-pink are produced in groupe on stems in early and misummer. Seeds freely. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Full shade is tolerated. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Geranium pratense 'Silver Queen" Geranium pratense var. Pratense f. albiflorum

Geranium psilostemon

Geranium pyrenaicum ‘Bill Wallis’ A clump forming, evergreen perennial with scalloped, 7-9 lobed, mid-green leaves. Star shaped, rich purple flowers are produced from spring, through to autumn. Self seeds freely and comes true from seed. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Geranium renardii

Geranium sanguineum ‘Album’ A dense, clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Dark green, deeply cut leaves emerge in spring. White, cup-shaped flowers are borne profusely over many weeks during summer. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 40xm. Hardiness: H7. Geranium sanguineum ‘Glenluce’ A dense, clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Dark green, deeply cut leaves emerge in spring. Rose-pink, cup-shaped flowers with dark veins are borne profusely over many weeks during summer. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 20cm x 30xm. Hardiness: H7.

Geranium sanguineum 'Elke'

Geranium sanguineum var. striatum A dense, clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Dark green, deeply cut leaves emerge in spring. Pale pink, cup-shaped flowers with dark veins are borne profusely over many weeks during summer. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 10cm x 30xm. Hardiness: H5. Geranium sylvaticum ‘Album’ AGM A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with 7-lobed, deeply cut, mid-green leaves. Stems bear dense cymes of white saucer-shaped flowers in late spring. Plant in any moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 70cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Geranium sylvaticum 'Ice Blue'

Geranium wlassovianum A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with softly hairy, 7 lobed, dark green leaves, which are tinged with brown and turn red in autumn. Long-lasting purple-pink flowers with dark veins are produced in loose clusters from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in any moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Prefers moist soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Geranium x magnificum ‘Rosemoor’ A vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with lobed, divided, mid-green leaves. Blueish mauve flowers with dark veins and pink stamens are produced in dense clusters in one burst in midsummer. Plant in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60m. Hardiness: H7. Geum ‘Alabama Slammer’ An upright herbaceous perennial with a mat of mid green leaves. Slender stems bear orange semi-double flowers, in late spring to late summer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5.

Geum ‘Banana Daiquiri’ An upright herbaceous perennial with a mat of mid green, toothed leaves. Slender stems bear lemon-yellow, double flowers, in late spring to late summer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5.

Geum ‘Lady Stratheden’ An upright herbaceous perennial with hairy leaves. Stems bearing, semi-double, rich yellow flowers are produced throughout summer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 40-60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Geum ‘Lisanne’ An upright, semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial with a mat of mid green. Slender, branched stems bear nodding, open, lemon yellow flowers in late spring to midsummer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 35cm. Hardiness: H7.

Geum ‘Moonlight Serenade’ An upright herbaceous perennial with hairy leaves. Stems bearing open, creamy yellow flowers are produced from late spring to summer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H6.

Geum ‘Mrs J. Bradshaw’ An upright herbaceous perennial with hairy leaves. Stems bearing large, semi-double, red flowers are produced from early to late summer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 40-60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Geum ‘Prinses Juliana’ An upright herbaceous perennial with mid green, hairy leaves. Slender stems bear semi-double orange-red flowers in late spring to midsummer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H7.

Geum ‘Savanna Sunset’ An upright herbaceous perennial with mid green, hairy leaves. Slender red stems bear semi-double, apricot flowers in late spring to midsummer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H7.

Geum ‘Sunrise’ An upright herbaceous perennial with mid green, toothed leaves. Slender green stems bear bright orange flowers with prominent yellow stamens in late spring to late summer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7.

Geum ‘Tequila Sunrise’ An upright herbaceous perennial with a mat of mid green leaves. Slender stems bear apricot-yellow flowers, tinged with red, in late spring to late summer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 35cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5.

Geum 'Blazing Sunset'

Geum coccineum ‘Koi’ An upright herbaceous perennial with mid green, hairy, toothed leaves. Slender green stems bear golden yellow flowers in late spring to midsummer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Geum rivale ‘Bell Bank’ An upright herbaceous perennial with mid green, toothed leaves. Slender brown stems bear pink, frilly double flowers, nodding at first, then becoming horizontal, in late spring to midsummer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H7. Geum rivale ‘Lemon Drops’ An upright herbaceous perennial with mid green, scalloped leaves. Slender brown stems bear open, lemon-yellow flowers in late spring to midsummer. Plant in fertile, well drained soil, in full sun. Mature height and spread: 25cm x 25cm. Hardiness: H7.

Gillenia trifoliata

Hakonechloa macra

Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’

Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ AGM A spreading, mound-forming perennial with arching, linear, bright yellow leaves with green stripes, which is flushed red in autumn. Plant in partial shade for best colour, in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 35cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H7. Helenium ‘Amber’

Helenium ‘Kupferzwerg’ An upright herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems of mid-green, lance-shaped leaves. Brownish red flowers with brown central cones are produced in top of stems from mid to late summer. Plant in full sun, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 70cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Helenium ‘Loysder Wieck’

Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’ An upright herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems of mid-green, lance-shaped leaves. Dark copper-red flowers with a dark brown central disc are produced on top of stems from early to later summer. Plant in full sun, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Helenium ‘Riverton Beauty’ An upright herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems of mid-green, lance-shaped leaves. Golden yellow flowers with brown flecks and brown central disc are produced on top of stems from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 80-90cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Helenium ‘Rubinzwerg’ AGM An upright herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems of mid-green, lance-shaped leaves. 5cm wide, dark red flowers with a maroon central disc, are produced on top of stems in midsummer. Plant in full sun, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Helenium ‘Ruby Thuesday’ An upright herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems of mid-green, lance-shaped leaves. Deep ruby red flowers with a red and saffron central disc and fluted petals are produced on top of stems in midsummer. Plant in full sun, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H7. Helenium ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’ An upright herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems of mid-green, lance-shaped leaves. Flowers are produced in top of stems from early summer to autumn, starting orange-red and maturing to orange-yellow. Plant in full sun, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Helenium ‘The Bishop’

Helenium ‘Wyndley’

Helenium autumnale ‘Helena Gold’ An upright herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems of mid-green, lance-shaped leaves. Golden yellow flowers are produced in top of stems from early to later summer. Plant in full sun, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Helenium autumnale 'Dunkel Pracht'

Helenium 'Marion Nickig'

Helenium 'Rouge Fonce'

Helianthemum ‘Wisley Pink’ A spreading, alpine sub-shrub with small, silver-grey leaves. Pale pink, saucer-shaped flowers with yellow centres are produced over a long period (‘Rodanthe Carneum’) AGM from late spring to midsummer. Plant in full sun, in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H4. Helianthemum 'The Bride'

Helianthemum 'Wisley Primrose'

Helianthus ‘Gullick’s Variety’ AGM A vigorous, spreading perennial with hairy stems and narrow mid-green leaves which are slightly toothed. Yellow flowers with brownish purple centres are produced from late summer to mid-autumn. Plant in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 1.7m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H5. Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ AGM A rhizomatous perennial with ovate, dark green leaves which are slightly toothed. Pale yellow flowers with darker centres are produced from late summer to mid-autumn. Plant in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 1.7m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H4.

Helianthus giganteus 'Sheila's Sunshine' Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose) A clump-forming perennial with leathery, dark green leaves that over-winter. Purple marked stems bear saucer-shaped, white flowers in groups of 2 or 3 from early winter to late spring. Flowers age to pinkish white. Plant in dappled shade, in heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Helleborus x sternii A clump-forming perennial with stems bearing spiny green leaves, but sometimes non-spiny, made up of 3 leaflets, with creamy veins. Creamy green flowers, flushed with pink-purple, are produced from late winter to mid spring. Plant in full sun or dappled shade, in heavy, neutral to alkaline soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H4.

Hepatica nobilis

Hesperantha coccinea ‘Wilfred H. Bryant’ Heuchera ‘Fire Chief’ PBR A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with rounded, slightly lobed, bright red leaves. In early summer, spikes of small, pink and white flowers are produced on red stems. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Chalky soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 40cm. H6.

Heuchera ‘Green Spice’ A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with rounded, slightly lobed, green leaves that are darker at the edges and veined beetroot-red. In early summer, spikes of small, cream flowers are produced. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Chalky soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 70cm x 40cm. H6. Heuchera ‘Lime Marmalade’ A vigorous, clump-forming perennial with rounded, slightly lobed lime-green leaves. Spikes of white flowers are produced from late spring to early summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Chalky soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 60cm. H6.

Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ A vigorous, clump-forming perennial with rounded, slightly lobed yellowish-bronze leaves with purple undersides. Spikes of reddish brown flowers are produced in summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Chalky soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 45cm. H6.

Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ PBR A compact, clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial with heart-shaped, lobed, plum-purple leaves flushed with silver, with dark purple veins. Panicles of small white flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Chalky soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 65cm x 40cm. H6.

Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' Heuchera sanguinea ‘White Cloud’ A mat or clump-forming, evergreen perennial with rounded, slightly lobed dark green leaves with white marbling. Panicles of small white flowers are produced in summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Chalky soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 30cm. H6.

Heuchera villosa ‘Autumn Bride’ A clump forming, semi-evergreen perennial with rounded to kidney-shaped, lobed leaves which are mid-green and downy. Panicles of ivory white flowers are produced in late summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Chalky soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 45-60cm x 45-60cm. Hardiness: H6. Heuchera villosa ‘Palace Purple’ A clump forming, semi-evergreen perennial with rounded to kidney-shaped, lobed leaves which are bronze-red, almost metallic. Panicles of greenish cream flowers with red anthers are produced in late summer, followed by rose pink seed heads. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile soil. Chalky soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 45-60cm x 45-60cm. Hardiness: H6. Heucherella ‘Kimono’ PBR A vigorous, compact, evergreen, clump-forming perennial with deeply lobed, silver-green leaves with dark purple veins. Panicles of tiny pale pink flowers are produced from late spring to early summer. Plant in sun or partial shade, in light, moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Tolerates full shade. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6. Hosta ‘August Moon’ A vigorous, clump forming herbaceous perennial with rounded- heart-shaped, cupped, pale green leaves, which turn golden yellow. Greyish white flowers are produced in midsummer. Plant in partial, with some sun to make the golden colour come out, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 75cm. Hardiness: H7. Hosta ‘Blue Cadet’ A vigorous, clump forming herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped, wavy, blue-green leaves. Lavender-blue flowers are produced in midsummer. Plant in partial of full shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 25cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7.

Hosta ‘Devon Green’

Hosta ‘El Nino’ PBR

Hosta ‘Gold Standard’ A clump forming herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves that start green-yellow, fading to cream, with dark green edges. Lavender-blue flowers are produced in midsummer. Plant in partial, with some sun to make the golden colour come out, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 65cm x 1m. Hardiness: H7. Hosta ‘Golden Tiara’

Hosta ‘Patriot’ AGM A vigorous, clump forming herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped to ovate, olive green leaves with irregular white margins. Lavender-blue flowers are produced in midsummer. Plant in partial shade, with some sun to make the colour come out, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 55cm x 1m. Hardiness: H7. Hosta ‘Reversed’ A clump forming herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped to ovate, dark green leaves with white centres. Lavender-blue flowers are produced in midsummer. Plant in partial shade, with some sun to make the colour come out, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 1m. Hardiness: H7. Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ AGM A clump forming herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped, yellow-green to yellow leaves, which pucker when mature. Pale lilac flowers are produced from mid to late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 1.2m. Hardiness: H7.

Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ A clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped, slightly cupped, puckered dark green leaves with creamy-white margins. Pale lavender-blue flowers are produced on stalks in mid to late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 1m. Hardiness: H7.

Hosta 'Halcyon' Hosta sieboldiana var. Elegans

Hyacinthoides non-scripta (English A traditional woodland favourite. English Bluebells add spring time colour and sweet scent to any garden. Plant in part-shade in moist, free draining Bluebell) soil and they will multiply. Bulbs are lifted sustainably from managed growing areas and are supplied carefully packaged in moist compost to keep them healthy during transit. Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Delft Blue’ A bulbous perennial with lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Upright racemes of tubular soft blue, highly fragrant flowers are produced in early spring. AGM Specially prepared bulbs may be forced for earlier flowering. Ideally plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 20-30cm x 8cm. Hardiness: H4. Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ (Syn. A clump-forming, bushy herbaceous perennial with glaucous, mid-green stems and dark green leaves. Large flat heads of pink flowers are produced in Indian Chief) (Sedum) late summer and autumn, ageing to dark red. Flower heads look good into winter and are attractive to bees. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Does well on chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Hylotelephium ‘Matrona’ AGM A clump-forming, bushy herbaceous perennial with dark grey-green leaves tinged purple. Large flat heads of fragrant pink-red flowers are produced (Sedum) in late summer and autumn. Flower heads look good into winter and are attractive to bees. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Does well on chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Hylotelephium spectabile ‘Iceberg’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with green stems and slightly toothed leaves. Large flat heads of pure white flowers are produced late (Sedum) summer and autumn. Flower heads look good into winter and are attractive to bees. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Does well on chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 35cm. Hardiness: H7. Hylotelephium telephium ‘Purple A clump-forming, bushy herbaceous perennial with deep purple held on red stems. Large flat heads of fragrant purplish-pink flowers are produced in Emperor’ AGM (Sedum) late summer and autumn. Flower heads look good into winter and are attractive to bees. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Does well on chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Hypericum olympicum 'Citrinum'

Iris ‘Blue Pygmy’ A rhizomatous, perennial dwarf bearded iris. Sword-shaped leaves are followed by rich blue-purple scented flowers in spring. Plant in full sun or light dappled shade with rhizomes on surface, in any reasonable, well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 15cm x 15cm. Hardiness: H7. Iris ‘Caesar’s Brother’ A clump-forming perennial Siberian iris with narrow, grass-like green leaves. Dark purple, beardless flowers with white markings are produced in groups on stems in late spring. Plant in full sun, in neatural to slightly acidic, moist but not water-logged soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H7. Iris ‘Jane Phillips’ AGM A rhizomatous, tall bearded iris with sword-shaped, mid-green leaves. Pale blue flowers with deep blue veining and white beards are produced in late spring and early summer. Plant in full sun or light dappled shade with rhizomes on surface, in any reasonable, well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Iris ‘Lilli White’ A rhizomatous, perennial dwarf bearded iris. Sword-shaped leaves are followed by pure white flowers in spring. Plant in full sun or light dappled shade with rhizomes on surface, in any reasonable, well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7.

Iris ‘Raspberry Blush’ AGM An intermediate bearded iris with sword-shaped leaves. Flowers with pale raspberry-pink standards (upper petals) and raspberry-pink falls (lower petals) which are redder near the throat are produced from spring to early summer. Plant in full sun or light dappled shade with rhizomes on surface, in any reasonable, well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Iris ‘Ruffled Velvet’ AGM A clump-forming perennial Siberan iris with narrow, grass-like green-grey leaves. Velvety red-purple flowers with darker falls (lower petals) with a yellow blotch are produced in groups on stems in early summer. Plant in full sun, in neatural to slightly acidic, moist but not water-logged soil. Mature height and spread: 70cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H7. Iris ‘Tamberg’ A clump-forming perennial SIberian iris with narrow, grass-like green leaves. Pale blue, beardless flowers are produced in groups on stems in early summer. Plant in full sun, in neutral to slightly acidic, moist but not water-logged soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H7. Iris pseudacorus A virgorous perennial with sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. Bright yellow flowers with brown or violet markings are produced in stems in mid and late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in wet or moist, humus rich soils. Thrive next to ponds or streams. Mature height and spread: to 1.5m x 1m+. Hardiness: H7. Iris sibirica ‘Perry’s Blue’ A clump-forming perennial Siberial iris with narrow, grass-like green-grey leaves. Striking sky blue, beardless flowers with white markings are produced in groups on stems in early summer. Plant in full sun, in neatural to slightly acidic, moist but not water-logged soil. Mature height and spread: 85cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H7. Iris unguicularis A vigorous, rhizomatous, bearless iris with tough grass-like, evergreen leaves. Fragrant, pale lavender blue flowers with a central band of yellow are produced on short stems in late winter and early spring. Plant in full sun or light dappled shade, in any reasonable, well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Iris. Bearded light purple from Aunty Freda Jovibarba sobolifera An evergreen, rosette forming perennial with glossy, bright green leaves with are flushed with red at the tips as they age. Greenish yellow bell-shaped flowers are produced in summer. After flowering, the main rosette is replaced by many small offsets around the edge. Plant in full sun, in poor, gritty, very well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 20cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H4. Knautia macedonica ‘Red Cherries’ A clump-forming perennial with divided basal leaves and slender stems with stem leaves and bearing heads of cherry-red flowers. Plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, well drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Kniphofia ‘Bee’s Lemon’ A semi-evergreen perennial with narrow, strap-shaped, mid-green leaves. Spikes topped with racemes of lemon-yellow flowers which are green when in bud, are produced in late summer and early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in deep-fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H5.

Kniphofia ‘Firey Fred’

Kniphofia ‘Green Jade’ A robust, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with strap-shaped dark green leaves. Spikes topped with racemes of pale green buds open to cream, then white flowers from late summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in deep-fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 60-75cm. Hardiness: H6. Kniphofia ‘Jenny Bloom’

Kniphofia ‘Toffee Nosed’ A semi-evergreen perennial with narrow, strap-shaped, mid-green leaves. Spikes topped with racemes of brownish orange buds open to white flowers from late summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in deep-fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 60cm. Hardiness: H5.

Lamium maculatum from Rosemary

Lamium galeobdolon

Lamprocapnos spectabilis AGM A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with pale green, divided leaves. Heart-shaped flowers with rose pink outer petals and white inner petals, are produced along arching stems from late spring to midsummer. Plant in partial shade, in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil. Good for alkaline soils. Mature height and spread: to 1.2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Lamprocapnos spectabilis f. alba A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with pale green, divided leaves. White heart-shaped flowers are produced along arching stems from late spring to midsummer. Plant in partial shade, in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil. Good for alkaline soils. Mature height and spread: to 1.2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Leucanthemella serotina An erect herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, toothed, green leaves. Tall stems bearing white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres are produced from early to late autumn. Flowers turn towards the sun. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: up to 1.5m x 90cm. Hardiness: H7. Leucanthemum ‘Sunny Side Up’ PBR A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with glossy, dark green, toothed leaves. Tall stems of white, flowers with uneven, yellow centres are produced from early summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Aglaia’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with glossy, dark green, toothed leaves. Tall stems of white, frilly, semi-double flowers are produced from early summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H4. Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Silver Princess’ Leucojum aestivum A robust, bulbous perennial with erect, strap-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. Lightly scented, white bell-shaped flowers with green tips are produced on long stems in spring. Plant in full sun, in moist soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 8cm. Hardiness: H7.

Leucojum vernum var. vagen

Liatris spicata ‘Floristan Violett’ An upright herbaceous perennial with linear leaves. Tall, long-lasting, purple flower spikes are produced in late summer and early autumn. Plant in full sun, in well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 70cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Liatris spicata ‘Floristan Weiss’ An upright herbaceous perennial with linear leaves. Tall, long-lasting, white flower spikes are produced in late summer and early autumn. Plant in full sun, in well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with large, rounded leaves that are brownish green above and marooon underneath. Red leaf stalks. Flat corymbs of many deep orange flowers are produced from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, with some midday shade, in fertile, deep, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1m. Hardiness: H6. Limonium platyphyllum

Linaria purpurea An erect, slender herbaceous perennial with linear, mid-green leaves. Racemes of small, 2-lipped, violet-purple flowers are produced from early summer to early autumn. Self-seeds freely. Plant in full sun, in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6. Linaria purpurea ‘Canon Went’ An erect, slender herbaceous perennial with linear, mid-green leaves. Racemes of small, 2-lipped, pale pink flowers are produced from early summer to early autumn. Self-seeds true if isolated from other Linaria. Plant in full sun, in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Linaria vulgaris

Liriope muscari A tufted, evergreen perennial with clumps of strap-shaped, dark green leaves. Purple-green stems bear spikes of violet-mauve flowers in throughout autumn. Plant in partial or full shade, in light, moist, but well drained soil. Mature height and spread; 30cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5.

Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’ A tufted, evergreen perennial with clumps of strap-shaped, green leaves withcreamy- yellow edges. Purple-green stems bear spikes of violet-mauve flowers in throughout autumn. Plant in partial or full shade, in light, moist, but well drained soil. Mature height and spread; 45cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Lychnis coronaria ‘Alba’ AGM An upright short-lived perennial with woolly silver-grey leaves. Branched stems produce white salverform flowers in long succession throughout summer. Will self-seed freely. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 80cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Lychnis flos-cuculi (Ragged Robin) A slender, branched herbaceous perennial with bright green, lance-shaped leaves. Star-shaped, narrow petalled purplish-pink flowers are produced in loose clusters on top of tall stems in late spring and early summer. Will seed freely and is good for a wild garden. Ideally plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist, but not waterlogged soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 80cm. Hardiness: H7. Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ A compact, upright, clump-forming perennial which can be short-lived and has narrowly oblong, grey-green leaves, which are wavy edged and turn red in autumn. Racemes of saucer-shaped, burgundy-red flowers are produced in midsummer. Good as a cut flower. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in humus rich, preferably moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’ AGM An erect, rhizomatous herbaceous perennial with hairy, rich purple, ovate-lance shaped leaves. Star-shaped yellow flowers are produced in midsummer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in humus rich, preferably moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 50-90cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H6. Lysimachia clethroides A spreading, softly hairy, herbaceous perennial with erect stems of narrowly ovate-lance-shaped, pointed mid-green leaves that are pale green underneath. Racemes of small, white flowers are produced in mid to late summer, arching at first and becoming more upright as the flowers open. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in humus rich, preferably moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spreaFd: 90cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H6.

Lysimachia ephemerum

Lysimachia fortunei

Lysimachia punctata An erect, rhizomatous herbaceous perennial with softly hairy, whorled, elliptic to lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Stalks bearing whorls of small, cup-shaped yellow flowers are produced in mid and late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in humus rich, preferably moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 60cm. Hardiness: H6.

Lythrum salicaria ‘Blush’

Lythrum virgatum ‘Dropmore Purple’ Matteuccia pensylvanica

Matteuccia struthiopteris A rhizomatous fern with shuttlecocks of lance-shaped, pinnate, pale green fronds with narrowly lance-shaped pinnae (leaflets). Shorter, dark brown fronds are produced in late summer. Plant in dappled shade, in moist, but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 1.7m x to 1m. Hardiness: H5. Melica altissima ‘Alba’ A tufted, perennial grass with linear pale green leaves with rough surfaces. Pale greenish white spikelets of ‘flowers’ are produced from late spring to late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 60cm-1.5m x 40-80cm. Hardiness: H6.

Melica ciliata A tufted, perennial grass with linear, pointed, greyish green leaves. White or purple spikelets are produced on stems in summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 1m x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Melica uniflora f. albida A perennial grass which forms loose tufts of bright green, linear leaves which are hairy on the upper sides. Sparsely branched purple-brown spikelets of ‘flowers’ are produced in summer. Plant in partial or deep shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Good for dry shade. Mature height and spread: to 20-60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H5. Melissa officinalis

Melissa officinalis ‘Aurea’

Mentha spicata (Garden Mint)

Mentha spicata ‘Tashkent’ A spreading herbaceous perennial with green, oval, slightly crinkled, spearmint scented leaves which are hairy on the undersides and borne on purple (Spearmint) flushed stems. Spikes of small, tubular, lilac flowers are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in poor, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 80cm x indefinite. Hardiness: H7. Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’

Milium effusum ‘Aureum’ AGM A slowly spreading, loosely tufted, semi-evergreen, perennial grass with smooth strap-shaped leaves which are golden yellow, especially in spring. Tiny nodding, golden spikelets are produced on stems from late spring to midsummer. Ideally plant in partial shade, in moist, but well drained soil. Will tolerate full sun if soil is reliably moist. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Kleine Silberspinne’

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Molinia caerulea ‘Strahlenquelle’ A tufted grass forming dense clumps of flat, mid-green leaves which turn golden yellow in autumn. Plumes of bronze flowers are produced on upright stems from spring to autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist, but well-drained soil, preferably acid-neutral. Mature height and spread: 1m x 40cm. Hardiness: H7. Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea ‘Bergfreund’ Monarda ‘Aquarius’ A clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped to oval, green-bronze, aromatic leaves on square stems. Pale lilac, tubular flowers with pinkish bracts are produced atop stems from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or dappled shade, in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil that is not waterlogged in winter. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Monarda ‘Mahogany’ A clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped to oval, green-purple, aromatic leaves on square stems. Wine-red, tubular flowers with brownish bracts are produced atop stems from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or dappled shade, in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil that is not waterlogged in winter. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Morina longifolia

Narcissus ‘Carlton’ A daffodil with sulphur yellow petals and a slightly darker trumpet. Naturalises well. Height: 45cm.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus Wild daffodil with slightly nodding, yellow flowers produced in early spring. Naturalises well. Height: 15-35cm. Nectaroscordum siculum Stout stems bear umbels of nodding, bell-shaped, creamy white flowers flushed pink-purple and pale green at the base. Seed pods become erect as flowers fade. Height: up to 1.2m.

Nepeta grandiflora ‘Bramdean’

Nepeta grandiflora ‘Dawn to Dusk’ A clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial with small, scalloped, hairy mid-green-blue leaves which are aromatic. Spikes of groups of pale pink flowers are produced in summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7.

Nepeta grandiflora 'Bramdean'

Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’ A neat, upright herbaceous perennial with small, scalloped, hairy mid-green-blue leaves which are aromatic. Spikes of purple-blue flowers are produced in summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Nepeta racemosa 'Snowflake'

Nepeta sibirica ‘Souvenir d’Andre An upright herbaceous perennial with toothed, lance-shaped, aromatic green leaves flushed with red. Long, upright racemes of lavender-blue flowers Chaudron’ AGM are produced in mid and late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Nerine bowdenii ‘Ostara’ A bulbous perennial with broad, strap-shaped, mid-green leaves. Stems bearing open umbels of pale pink, trumpet flowers with wavy edges are produced in autumn. Leaves appear after flower stems. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil and apply a dry winter mulch very cold areas. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 10cm. Hardiness: H5. Omphalodes cappadocia ‘Cherry A clump-forming evergreen perennial with ovate to heart-shaped, pointed, hairy leaves. Loose racemes of deep blue flowers are produced in early Ingram’ spring. Plant in partial shade, in humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 25cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H5. Omphalodes cappadocia ‘Starry Eyes’ A clump-forming evergreen perennial with ovate to heart-shaped, pointed, hairy leaves. Loose racemes of pale blue flowers, with a white stripe down the cente of each petal, are produced in early spring. Plant in partial shade, in humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 25cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H5. Omphalodes verna ‘Alba’ A clump forming herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped, light green leaves. Groups of white flowers on stems are produced in spring. Plant in partial shade, in humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 20cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ A clump-forming, spreading, evergreen perennial with strap-shaped almost black, curving leaves. Short racemes of small, bell-shaped pale purplish white flowers are produced in summer, followed by dark blue-black fruit. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 20cm. Hardiness: H5.

Origanum laevigatum ‘Herrenhausen’

Origanum vugare 'Thumble's Variety' Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ AGM A bushy, woody perennial with small, rounded, aromatic, golden leaves. Loose clusters of pink flowers are produced in midsummer to early autumn. Loves by bees. Plant in full sun, in poor or moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Osmunda regalis

Pachysandra terminalis A spreading, evergreen shrublet with obovate, toothed, dark green leaves in clusters on short stems. Small white flowers are produced on spikes in early summer. Good for ground cover. Plant in full or partial shade, in any soil, except dry soils. Mature height and spread: 20cm x indefinite. Hardiness: H5. Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata'

Paeonia ‘Bowl of Beauty’ AGM An herbaceous perennial with dissected, deep green leaves. Large, anemone-form, carmine-red, pink-tinted flowers with dense, creamy-white centres with many small petals are produced in early summer. Plant in deep, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 80-100cm x 80-100cm. Hardiness: H6. Paeonia ‘Bunker Hill’ An herbaceous perennial with dissected, deep green leaves. Large, double, bright red flowers with ruffled petals are produced in early summer. Plant in deep, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 70-75cm x 70-75cm. Hardiness: H6.

Paeonia ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ A robust herbaceous perennial with erect stems of mid-green, dissected leaves. Very large, fragrant, double rose-pink flowers, the inner petals ruffled and silver edged, are produced in early summer. Plant in deep, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 90-100cm x 90-100cm. Hardiness: H6.

Paeonia delavayi

Paeonia Festiva Maxima’ An herbaceous perennial with strong, erect stems of mid-green, dissected leaves. Very large, fragrant, double white flowers are produced in early summer, with crimson bases to the inner petals. Plant in deep, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 90-100cm x 90-100cm. Hardiness: H6. Paeonia lactiflora ‘Baroness Schroder’ Paeonia lactiflora ‘Lotus Queen’

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'

Patrinia scabiosifolia Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln Gold’ PBR Penstemon ‘Andenken an Friedrich A vigorous, bushy perennial with narrow green leaves. Tubular, deep wine-red flowers are produced from midsummmer to autumn. Plant in full sun Hahn’ (P. ‘Garnet’)AGM or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H5.

Penstemon ‘White Bedder’ A vigorous, bushy perennial with lance-shaped green leaves. Tubular, white flowers, which become pink tinged, are produced from midsummmer to autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H3.

Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’

Penstemon 'Stapleford Gem' (Syn. P. 'Sour Grapes')

Salvia (Perovskia) ‘Blue Spire’ AGM A deciduous,upright sub-shrub with grey-white stems bearing deeply divided, silver-grey leaves. Tubular, violet-blue flowers are produced in panicles in profusion in late summer and early autumn. Plant in full sun, in any poor or moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Chalky, dry soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 1m. Hardiness: H5. Salvia (Perovskia) ‘Filigran’ A deciduous,upright sub-shrub with grey-white stems bearing very deeply divided, silver-grey leaves. Tubular, violet-blue flowers are produced in panicles in profusion in late summer and early autumn. Plant in full sun, in any poor or moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Chalky, dry soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 1m. Hardiness: H5. Salvia (Perovskia) ‘Little Spire’ A deciduous, compact, upright sub-shrub with grey-white stems bearing ovate, cut, silver-grey leaves. Tubular, lavender-blue flowers are produced on long spikes in profusion in late summer and mid-autumn. Plant in full sun, in any poor or moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Chalky, dry soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5. Persicaria affinis ‘Darjeeling Red’

Persicaria affinis ‘Superba’ A spreading evergreen perennial with pointed, dark green leaves that turn red-brown in autumn. Spikes of pale pink flowers, which turn red, are produced from mid summer into autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 25cm x 60cm or more. Hardiness: H7. Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Alba’ A robust, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate-lance-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves. Long stalks are branched at the top and bear long spikes of white flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H7. Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Blackfield’ PBR Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Fine Pink’ A robust, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate-lance-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves. Long stalks are branched at the top and bear spikes of small, pale pink flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 1.3m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H7. Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ A robust, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate-lance-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves. Long stalks bear spikes of small, bright red flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H7. Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Golden Arrow’ Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange A robust, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate-lance-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves. Long stalks bear spikes of small, orange-pink Field’ PBR flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 60-90cm x 60-90cm. Hardiness: H7. Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Rosea’

Persicaria bistorta ‘Superba’

Persicaria campanulata

Persicaria virginiana ‘Brush Strokes’

Persicaria wallichii A robust, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate-lance-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves. Long stalks bear spikes of small, highly fragrant, white flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H7. Phlomis russeliana An upright herbaceous perennial with large, furry, mid-green, heart-shaped leaves. Pale yellow flowers are produced in clusters, spaced out on long stems, from late spring to early autumn. Seedheads are attractive on the plant throughout winter. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 75cm. Hardiness: H6.

Phlomis tuberosa

Phlox carolina ‘Miss Lingard’ AGM An upright, spreading herbaceous perennial with thick, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Cymes of fragrant white flowers are produced in early summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6.

Phlox paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’

Phlox paniculata ‘Franz Schubert’ An erect herbaceous perennial with ovate green leaves. Panicles of fragrant lavender-pink flowers, with petal edges fading to white, are produced AGM from summer to autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 1.1m x 50cm. Hardiness: H7. Phlox paniculata ‘Monica Lynden Bell’

Phlox paniculata ‘Mount Fuji’ An erect herbaceous perennial with ovate green leaves. Panicles of fragrant white flowers are produced from summer to autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 75m x 50cm. Hardiness: H7.

Phlox paniculata ‘Red Feelings’ An erect herbaceous perennial with ovate green leaves. Clusters of small, inconspicuous red flowers are surrounded by deep red/purple bracts in mid to late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5. Phlox paniculata ‘Tenor’

Phlox paniculata 'David'

Phlox paniculata. Mauve from Nanny

Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Cushion’ A dense, evergreen, mound-forming perennial with thin, bright green leaves. Pale violet, salverform flowers are produced in late spring and early summer, with a notch in each petal. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 10cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H6.

Phuopsis stylosa

Physostegia virginiana ‘Vivid’ A dense, spreading herbaceous perennial with toothed, mid-green leaves. Racemes of bright pink-purple flowers are produced from midsummer to (Obedient Plant) early autumn and will stay in position if moved, hence the name ‘Obedient plant’. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Physostegia virginiana ‘White Queen’ A dense, spreading herbaceous perennial with toothed, mid-green leaves. Racemes of white flowers are produced from midsummer to early autumn and will stay in position if moved, hence the name ‘Obedient plant’. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Physostegia virginiana var. Speciosa A dense, spreading herbaceous perennial with coarsely toothed, mid-green leaves. Racemes of pale lilac-pink flowers are produced from midsummer ‘Bouquet Rose’ (Obedient Plant) to early autumn and will stay in position if moved, hence the name ‘Obedient plant’. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist soil. Mature height and spread: to 1.2m x 50cm. Hardiness: H7.

Pimpinella major 'Rosea'

Polemonium ‘Lambrook Mauve’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with mounds of neat green leaves composed of leaflets. Branched stems bear lax clusters of bell-shaped, lilac-blue flowers in late spring and early summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Polemonium ‘Northern Lights’ A mound-forming herbaceous perennial with green variegated leaves, formed of long, leaflets. Green stems bearing groups of pale blue flowers are produced in mid-late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6. Polemonium ‘Purple Rain Strain’

Polemonium ‘Stairway to Heaven’ A mound-forming herbaceous perennial with green and cream variegated leaves, formed of long, leaflets. Green stems bearing groups of pale blue PBR flowers with yellow middles are produced in mid-late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H6. Polemonium caeruleum subsp. A mound-forming herbaceous perennial with green leaves, formed of long, leaflets. Groups of white, bell-shaped flowers are produced in mid-late caeruleum f. album summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Polemonium yezoense ‘Bressingham A mound-forming herbaceous perennial with purple leaves, formed of long, leaflets. Purple stems bearing groups of bright blue flowers are produced Purple’ in mid-late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H7.

Polygonatum curvistylum

Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum'

Polygonatum odoratum 'Red Stem'

Polygonatum x hybridum (Solomon’s A rhizomatous herbaceous perennial with arching stems bearing oval, green leaves. Pendent, tubular, creamy white flowers with green tips hang Seal) along the branches and look stunning with water droplets on. Plant in full or partial shade, in fertile, moist, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: to 1.5m x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Polystichum andersonii

Polystichum polyblepharum An evergreen fern bearing shuttlecocks of spreading, lance-shaped, 2-pinnate shiny dark green fronds which are covered in golden hairs when they unfurl. Fronds have toothed margins. Plant in deep or partial shade, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60-80cm x 90cm. Hardiness: H7. Polystichum setiferum AGM An evergreen fern with soft, lance-shaped, 2-pinnate, dark green fronds produced in shuttlecocks. Fronds have leaflets which are bristle-toothed and stalked. Plant in deep or partial shade, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 90cm. Hardiness: H7.

Polystichum setiferum Plumosomultilobum Group Potentilla ‘Blazeaway’ A clump forming herbaceous perennial with green leaves, composed of leaflets. Clusters of single, bright orange-red flowers are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in poor or moderate fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H7.

Potentilla nepalensis ‘Miss Willmott’ A clump forming herbaceous perennial with mid-green leaves on red stems, composed of hairy leaflets. Clusters of single, cherry-pink flowers with darker centres are produced throughout summer. Plant in full sun, in poor or moderate fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Potentilla thurberi ‘Monarch’s Velvet’ A clump forming herbaceous perennial with green leaves, composed of leaflets. Clusters of single, raspberry-red flowers with dark centres are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in poor or moderate fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Potentilla 'Volcan'

Primula ‘Wanda’ An evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with small, inversely lance-shaped to obovate, dark green leaves. Dark claret-red, salverform flowers are produced from winter to mid-spring. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 8-10cm x 15cm. Hardiness: H4. Primula auricula A rosette-forming, evegreen perennial with obovate-spoon-shaped, pale green leaves. Salverform flowers are produced in spring. There are many varieties with colours including deep yellow, rusty red, purple, red. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Can be grown in an alpine house. Mature height and spread: 20cm x 25cm. Hardiness: H5. Primula bulleyana A rosette-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate to ovate-lance shaped, mid green leaves. Stout stems produce groups of around 5 orange-yellow flowers, in clusters along the stem. Plant in partial shade, in deep, humus-rich, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Primula denticulata A robust, rosette-forming, decidous perennial with mid-green leaves that are finely toothed and white-mealy underneath. Stout stems bear spherical umbels of purple flower with yellow eyes from mid-spring to summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6.

Primula denticulata. White

Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’

Primula veris (Cowslip) A rosette-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with oblong-ovate, mid-green leaves. Clusters of small salverform, nodding, deep yellow flowers are produced on short stems in mid and late spring. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 25cm x 25cm. Hardiness: H5. Primula vulgaris (Primrose) A rosette-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with inversely lance-shaped to obovate, veined, bright green leaves. Clusters of salverform, often fragrant, pale yellow flowers are produced from early to late spring. Plant in sun or partial shade, in humus-rich, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 20cm x 35cm. Hardiness: H7. Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’ A clump-forming, deciduous perennial with ovate, dark green leaves. Large funnel-shaped, blue-violet flowers are produced in spring. Plant in full or partial shade, in humus-rich, moist, but not water-logged soil. Mature height and spread: 35cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6.

Pulmonaria ‘Ice Ballet’

Pulmonaria ‘Majeste’

Pulmonaria ‘Opal’ A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with ovate, dark green leaves heavily blotched with silver. Funnel-shaped, clear pale blue flowers that open from pink buds and fade to white are produced in spring. Plant in full or partial shade, in humus-rich, moist, but not water-logged soil. Mature height and spread: 35cm x 30-45cm. Hardiness: H6. Pulmonaria ‘Sissinghurst White’ An open, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with hairy, ovate, mid-green leaves that are spotted with silver. Small, pure white, tubular flowers are produced from early to late spring. A perfect ground-cover plant for a shady spot. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, but not waterlogged soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Pulmonaria longifolia A dense, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with narrow, hairy, dark green leaves with silvery white spots. Funnel-shaped blue-purple flowers are produced from late winter to spring. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, but not waterlogged soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Dora A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with elliptic, mid-green leaves spotted with silver. Funnel-shaped, clear pink flowers that open from coral pink Bielefield’ buds are produced from late winter to late spring. Plant in full or partial shade, in humus-rich, moist, but not water-logged soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H6. Rodgersia ‘Irish Bronze’

Rudbeckia fulgida var. Sullivantii An upright herbaceous perennial with oblong, pointed, toothed leaves. Large golden yellow flower heads are produced on tall stems in late-summer ‘Goldsturm’ and autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile soil that does not dry out. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Rudbeckia lanciata

Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Henry A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with hairy, lance to oval-shaped, toothed, green leaves that have a sweet scent when rubbed. Quill-like, Eilers’ narrow yellow flowers are produced from a central cone on sturdy stems from late summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile soil that does not dry out. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 1m. Hardiness: H6.

Salvia ‘Christine Yeo’

Salvia ‘Clotted Cream’

Salvia ‘Javier’

Salvia ‘Jezebel’

Salvia ‘Krystle Pink’

Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’

Salvia ‘Nachtvlinder’ AGM A bushy, woody, semi-evergreen perennial with small, pointed leaves. Racemes of very dark maroon-purple flowers are produced over a long period in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or light shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from winter wet and cold winds. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5. Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’ A compact, busy, woody semi-evergreen perennial with small, mid-green leaves. Long racemes of red flowers are produced in red-black stems. Protect from winter wet and cold winds. Plant in full sun or light shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H4. Salvia atriplicifolia ‘Taiga’ (Syn. An upright, deciduous sub-shrub with finely divided, aromatic grey-green leaves. Spikes of small, tubular deep sky blue flowers are produced in late Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Taiga’) summer and autumn. This variety is more compact than others. Ideally plant in full sun, in any poor or moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Chalky, dry soils are tolerated. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H5. Salvia gregii ‘Icing Sugar’ A woody herbaceous perennial with small, mid-green leaves. Long racemes of deep pink flowers with white centres are produced in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or light shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from winter wet and cold winds. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H4. Salvia gregii ‘Lipstick’ A woody herbaceous perennial with small, mid-green leaves. Long racemes of pink-red flowers with white throats are produced in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or light shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from winter wet and cold winds. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H4.

Salvia gregii 'Stormy Pink'

Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ AGM An erect, many-branched perennial with ovate, wrinkled mid-green leaves. Spikes of deep violet-blue flowers are produced from summer to autumn. Plant in Plant in full sun or light shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Salvia nemorosa ‘Pink Beauty’ An erect, many-branched perennial with ovate, wrinkled mid-green leaves. Spikes of mauve-pink flowers are produced from summer to autumn. Plant in Plant in full sun or light shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Salvia officinalis (Sage) An upright sub-shrub with hairy grey-green, oblong-ovate, aromatic leaves. Branched stem bear lilac-blue flowers in early and midsummer. Plant in full sun or light shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 80cm x 1m. Hardiness: H5.

Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’

Salvia officinalis 'Icterina'

Salvia rosmarinus ‘Green Ginger’

Salvia uliginosa

Salvia verticillata 'Purple Fairy Tale'

Salvia x jamensis ‘Hot Lips’ A bushy, woody perennial with small, pointed leaves. Racemes of bicoloured red and white flowers are produced in summer and autumn. Sometimes flowers are all white or all red. Plant in full sun or light shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Protect from winter wet and cold winds. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5. Salvia x sylvestris ‘Blauhugel’ A clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial with pointed oval shaped, softly hairy mid-green leaves. Spikes of pure blue flowers are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in full sun or light shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Salvia x sylvestris ‘Rose Queen’ A clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial with pointed oval shaped, softly hairy grey -green leaves. Spikes of rose-pink flowers are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in full sun or light shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Sanguisorba menzesii A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with hairy, deeply cut feathery, blue-green leaves. Tall stems with bottle brush-like maroon-red flowers are produced throughout summer and autumn. Seedheads are attractive during winter. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil that doesn’t dry out. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Sanguisorba officinalis A clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with pinnate basal leaves with leaflets. Red stems bear saller leaves and produce small, red-brown to maroon flowers in dense spikes that are oval-shaped, from early summer to mid-autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil that doesn’t dry out. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Sanguisorba officinalis 'Tanna'

Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba Saxifraga x urbium

Saxifraga x urbium ‘Variegata’

Scabiosa caucasica ‘Miss Willmott’ A clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped grey-green basal leaves and stems bearing dissected leaves. Solitary, white flowerheads are produced in mid and late summer. Plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H4. Scabiosa caucasica ‘Perfecta’ A clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped grey-green basal leaves and stems bearing dissected leaves. Solitary, pastel blue flowerheads are produced in mid and late summer. Plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H4. Sedum ‘Ruby Glow’ A low-growing herbaceous perennial with spreading red stems with green-purple leaves. Clusters of star-shaped, dark red flowers are produced from summer into autumn. Plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, well drained soil. Grows well on chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 25cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’ A vigorous, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with branching red stems bearing purple-tinted green leaves. Star-shaped, deep pink flowers are produced in late summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, alkaline soil. Mature height and spread: 10cm x 60cm. H7.

Selinium wallichianum

Semiaquilegia ‘Sugar Plum Fairy’ An erect perennial with divided, mid-green leaves held on long stalks. Loose panicles of bell-shaped, purple-pink flowers are produced in early summer. Plant in dappled or partial shade, in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5.

Semiaquilegia ecalcarata

Sempervivum Mat-forming succulents which are available in a range of different colours, with fleshy leaves and sometimes cobweb-like hairs. Flower spikes are produced with star-shaped, white, yellow or red flowers. The main rosette will die after flowering, but be replaced by the offshoots produced. Plant in full sun, in poor or moderately fertile, very well-drained soil. Add grit if neccessary. Mature height and spread: 10cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7. Sempervivum ‘Rubin’ An evergreen, rosette forming perennial with fleshy, succulent, burgundy-red leaves which are flushed with olive green in the centre. Spikes of pink star-shaped flowers may be produced in summer. The main rosette will die after flowering, but be replaced by the offshoots produced. Plant in full sun, in poor or moderately fertile, very well-drained soil. Add grit if neccessary. Mature height and spread: 15cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5.

Sempervivum 'Silver Thaw'

Sesleria autumnalis

Sidalcea 'Sussex Beauty'

Sisyrinchium striatum A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with sword-like greyish green leaves. Pale yellow, cup-shaped flowers are produced in clusters along stems in early and midsummer. Plant in full sun, in poor or moderate, very well-drained soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: to 90cm x 25cm. Hardiness: H4. Stachys byzantina A mat-forming, woolly perennial with rosettes of thick, grey-green, softly hairy leaves. Woolly spikes of small, tubular, pink-purple flowers are produced from early summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7.

Stachys officinalis 'Humello'

Stipa gigantea A densely tufted, evergreen or semi-evergreen grass with lax, mid-green leaves. Bristled, silvery, purplish green, spikelets, turning gold when ripe, in oat-like clusters, are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H4. Stipa ichu AGM A deciduous, clump-forming, perennial grass with fine, bright green leaves and arching feathery silver-white plumes In summer. Flowers will dry to white and foliage ages to a buff colour, staying on the plant all winter. Ideally plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H4. Stipa tenuissima A densely tufted perennial grass with erect, fine, bright green leaves. Stems of nodding, green-white flowers and seedheads are produced turning buff. Plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread:60cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H4.

Succisella inflexa

Symphyotrichum ‘Little Carlow’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with ovate to heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves. Loose panicles of violet-blue flowers with yellow centres are produced in early and mid-autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Symphyotrichum ericoides ‘Pink Cloud’ Symphyotrichum laeve ‘Les Moutiers’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with open, willowy, dark red stems and small, dark green leaves. Pale pink daisies are produced in late summer and autumn, fading to white, with bright yellow centres which age to red. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 90cm. Hardiness: H6. Symphyotrichum lateriflorum var. A clump-forming perennial with slender, spreading, hairy stems bearing small, oblong-lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Corymbs of small, white, horizontalis sometimes pink-tinged, flowers with brown centres, are produced from midsummer to mid-autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H7.

Symphyotrichum n.b. 'Mary Spiller'

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Barr's Purple' Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Harrington's Pink' Symphyotrichum novae-angliae A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with small, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Strong stems bear heads of large, daisy-like, white flowers, with ‘Herbstschnee’ yellow centres. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ‘Freda A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with small, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Branched stems bear rich, rose-red, semi-double flowers with Ballard’ yellow centres, from late summer to mid-autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 90cm. Hardiness: H7. Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ‘White A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with small, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Branched stems bear shaggy white, daisy like flowers with yellow Wings’ centres, from late summer to mid-autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 90cm. Hardiness: H7. Symphyotrichum turbinellum AGM A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with slender, dark green stems and lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Airy panicles of pale violet daisy-like flowers are produced in early and mid-autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Symphyptrichum novae-angliae A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with small, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. Strong stems bear heads of large, daisy-like, rich purple flowers, ‘Helen Picton’ AGM with yellow to dark orange centres. Ideally plant in full sun, in moist, fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Synthyris missurica subsp. stellata A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with rounded, heart-shaped, leathery, hairy dark green leaves. Racemes of bell-shaped violet-blue flowers are produced from early spring to summer. Plant in partial or deep shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 15cm x 25cm. Hardiness: H5. Tellima grandiflora A rosette-forming perennial with hairy, lobed, heart-shaped green leaves. Spikes of small white or greenish white flowers are produced from late spring to midsummer. Plant in partial shade, in moist soil, although will tolerate dry soil and full sun. Mature height and spread: to 80cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6. Tellima grandiflora ‘Forest Frost’ A rosette-forming perennial with hairy, lobed, heart-shaped green leaves that are overlaid with silver and age to bronze. Spikes of small white or greenish white flowers are produced from late spring to midsummer. Plant in partial shade, in moist soil, although will tolerate dry soil and full sun. Mature height and spread: to 80cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H6. Teucrium x lucidrys (T. chamaedrys) A low-growing, woody-based evergreen perennial with small, toothed, aromatic, dark green leaves. Spikes bearing clusters of rose pink flowers are produced in mid to late summer. Ideally plant in full sun, in any well-drained, alkaline soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H4.

Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ AGM An erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with black-purple stems bearing green leaves made up of leaflets. Panicles of lavender-purple flowers are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in partial shade, in preferably moist, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 2m x 50cm. Hardiness: H7. Thalictrum ‘Splendide’ An erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with slender stems bearing green leaves made up mounds of rounded, lobed leaflets. Clusters of cup-shaped, lilac flowers are produced on long stems from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in partial shade, in preferably moist, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 90cm. Hardiness: H7. Thalictrum aquilegiifolium An erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with green-glaucous leaves made up mounds of rounded, wavy-edged leaflets. Clusters of fluffy, dark ‘Thundercloud’ purple flowers are produced on long stems summer. Plant in partial shade, in preferably moist, humus-rich soil. Grows well in cool, damp British summers! Mature height and spread: 1m x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Purpureum' Thalictrum delavayi ‘Album’ An erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with slender purple stems bearing green leaves made up mounds of rounded, lobed leaflets. Clusters of fluffy, long-stalked, white flowers are produced on long stems from midsummer to early autumn. Plant in partial shade, in preferably moist, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Thymus ‘Doone Valley’ A matforming sub-shrub with small, lance-shaped, dark olive green leaves with yellow spots, which are lemon scented. Lavender-pink flowers, opening from red heads, are produced in rounded heads in summer. Loved by bees. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 12cm x 35cm. Hardiness: H5. Thymus ‘Jekka’ Thymus ‘Silver Posie’ A bushy sub-shrub with elliptic, finey hairy, scented, grey-green leaves with white margins. Heads of lilac-pink flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. Loved by bees. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H5. Thymus polytrichum subsp. britannicus Thymus pulegioides (Broad-leaved A spreading sub-shrub with semi-erect stems bearing small, rounded, dark green, very aromatic leaves. Racemes of pink-purple flowers are produced Thyme) from late spring to late summer. Loved by bees. Ideally plant in full sun, in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 5-25cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H5. Thymus pulegioides ‘Foxley’

Thymus 'Snowdrift'

Tiarella ‘Pink Bouquet’ A mound forming, evergreen perennial with vine shaped, deeply cut leaves which start bronze when young and turn dark green with maroon centres. Spikes of pale pink flowers that age to white are produced in spring and summer. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 30cm x 35cm. Hardiness: H7. Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice’ PBR A mound forming, evergreen perennial with dark green, vine shaped, deeply cut leaves with dark red centres. Spikes of pale pink flowers that age to white are produced in spring and early summer. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 35cm x 35cm. Hardiness: H7. Tiarella cordifolia AGM A vigorous, rhizomatous, spreading perennial with lobed, hairy, pale green leaves which are bronze-red tinted in autumn. Spikes of small, creamy white flowers are produced in summer. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 20cm x 30cm. Hardiness: H5.

Tricyrtis formanosa 'Gilt Edge'

Tricyrtis hirta (Toad Lily) A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with hairy stems and pale green, often heart-shaped leaves. Upright, purple-spotted white flowers are produced singly or in clusters from midsummer to autumn, starting funnel-shaped and then opening out. Plant in partial or deep shade, in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 80cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H7. Trollius chinensis ‘Golden Queen’ A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with 5-lobed, sharply toothed, dark-green basal leaves. Stout stems with small leaves produce orange-yellow, bowl-shaped leaves in midsummer which are held well above foliage. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, deep, fertile soil which does not dry out. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Trollius cultorum 'Alabaster'

Trollius x cultorum ‘New Moon’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with glossy, mid-green, divided leaves. Bowl-shaped, double, creamy-yellow flowers are produced on stems in late spring and early summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, deep, fertile soil which does not dry out. Mature height and spread: 55cm x 35cm. Hardiness: H7.

Uvularia grandiflora 'Pallida' Uvularia grandiflora

Vaccinium cylindraceum

Valeriana officinalis

Verbascum ‘Cotswold Beauty’ A semi-evergreen perennial with rosettes of large dark green leaves. Spikes of pink-buff coloured flowers with purple centres are produced from early to late summer. Plant in full sun, in poor, alkaline, well-drained soils. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Verbascum ‘Pink Domino’ A semi-evergreen perennial with rosettes of large purple-green leaves. Spikes of deep rose-pink flowers are produced from early to late summer. Plant in full sun, in poor, alkaline, well-drained soils. Mature height and spread: 1.2m x 30cm. Hardiness: H6.

Verbascum chaixii ‘Album’ A rosette-forming, semi-evergeen perennial with long stalked, grey-hairy mid-green basal leaves and short stalked, more rounded leaves along the flower stem. White, saucer-shaped flowers with mauve centres are produced along the flower stem from mid to late summer. Plant in full sun, in poor, alkaline, well-drained soils. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Rosetta’ A rosette forming biennial or short-lived perennial with ovate, veined, dark green basal leaves. Spikes of saucer-shaped, cherry-pink flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. Plant in full sun, in poor, alkaline, well-drained soils. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: to 1.2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Violetta’ A rosette forming biennial or short-lived perennial with ovate, veined, dark green basal leaves. Spikes of saucer-shaped, deep violet-purple flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. Plant in full sun, in poor, alkaline, well-drained soils. Good for chalk. Mature height and spread: to 1.2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H6. Verbena bonariensis A tall, upright herbaceous perennial with narrow, oblong, rough leaves at the base. Spikes of flat heads of bright lilac-purple flowers are produced throughout summer. Plant in full sun, in moist, but well-drained soil. Will self-seed freely in gravelly soil. Mature height and spread: 2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H4. Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ An upright, clump-forming perennial with pointed, toothed green-purple leaves and purple stems. Panicles of small, pink flowers are produced from early summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in moist, but well-drained soil. Will self-seed freely in gravelly soil. Mature height and spread: to1.5m x 60cm. Hardiness: H4. Verbena hastata ‘White Spires’ An upright, clump-forming perennial with pointed, toothed green leaves. Panicles of small, white flowers are produced from early summer to early autumn. Plant in full sun, in moist, but well-drained soil. Will self-seed freely in gravelly soil. Mature height and spread: to1.5m x 60cm. Hardiness: H4.

Verbena macdougalii ‘Lavender A tall, upright, clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped, serrated, green leaves. Branching spikes of deep lavender coloured flowers are produced Spires’ from midsummer to autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.6m x 60cm. Hardiness: H4.

Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora ‘Bampton’ Verbena rigida AGM An erect to spreading herbaceous perennial with hairy, rough, toothed leaves. Tiny bright purple flowers are produced in corymbs, which gradually turn into spikes, in summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45-60m x 40cm. Hardiness: H3.

Vernonia arkansa Veronica spicata ‘Alba’ A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with oblong to lance-shaped greyish-green leaves. Spikes of tiny white, star-shaped flowers are produced from early to late summer. Ideally plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, but well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H4. Veronicastrum virginicum An upright herbaceous perennial with long, pointed leaves. Tall spikes of pinkish white or blueish purple flowers are produced from midsummer. Plant in full sun, in humus-rich, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H7.

Veronicastrum virginicum An upright herbaceous perennial with long, pointed leaves. Tall spikes of lavender coloured flowers are produced from midsummer. Plant in full sun, ‘Fascination’ in humus-rich, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 2m x 45cm. Hardiness: H7. Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album'

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album'

Veronicastrum virginicum f. roseum An upright herbaceous perennial with long, pointed leaves. Tall spikes of pale pink flowers are produced from midsummer. Plant in full sun, in ‘Pink Glow’ humus-rich, moist soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 50cm. Hardiness: H7.

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm'

Vinca major

Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’ A ground cover, sub-shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Dark purple-plum flowers are produced in spring. Good for ground cover. Plant in dappled or full shade, in moist well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 10-20cm x indeterminate spread. Hardiness: H6.

Vinca minor ‘Azurea Flore Pleno’ A ground cover, sub-shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Double, blue-purple flowers are produced in spring. Good for ground cover. Plant in dappled or full shade, in moist well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 10-20cm x indeterminate spread. Hardiness: H6.

Vinca minor ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ A compact ground cover, sub-shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. White flowers are produced in spring. Good for ground cover. Plant in dappled or full shade, in moist well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 10-20cm x indeterminate spread. Hardiness: H6.

Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugert’ A ground cover, sub-shrub with glossy, dark green leaves with cream/white edges. Periwinkle blue flowers are produced in spring. Good for ground cover. Plant in dappled or full shade, in moist well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 10-20cm x indeterminate spread. Hardiness: H6.

Vinca minor f. alba Shrubs, Climbers and Hedging General Shrub and Climber Prices (there are some exceptions,): General Hedging Prices (There are many exceptions. Hedging prices 9cm pot £5 vary widely depending on the size of plant required. Quantity I litre pot £7 discounts available): 2 litre pot £9 I litre pot £6 3 litre pot £11 2 litre pot £8 5 litre pot £16 3 litre pot £9 5 litre pot £16 Abelia schumannii A deciduous shrub with arching stems of mid green leaves, which are bronze when young. Lightly scented, pink flowers with orange markings are produced in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun, in well drained soil, ideally in a spot that is sheltered from cold winds. Mature height and spread: 2m x 3m. Hardiness: H5. Abelia x grandiflora

Abelia x grandiflora Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ is an, evergreen shrub with arching branches. It has small leaves which are lime green in spring, turning darker with wide ‘Kaleidoscope’ golden yellow leaf margins in summer and turning orange and red in autumn. White flowers, flushed with pink are produced from mid-summer to autumn. Plant in full sun, in well drained soil, ideally in a spot that is sheltered from cold winds. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 2m. Hardiness: H4

Abeliophyllum distichum

Abies nordmanniana

Abutilon megapotamicum An evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with arching branches of lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Hanging, bell-shaped red and yellow flowers are produced from summer to autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 2m x 2m. Hardiness: H3.

Acer campestre (Field Maple)

Acer griseum

Acer palmatum A rounded, deciduous shrub or small tree with deeply cut red-purple leaves, which turn brilliant red in autumn. Tiny red flowers are followed by ‘Atropurpureum’ red-winged seeds in late summer. Plant in partial shade, away from cold winds, in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 9m x 4m. Hardiness: H6 Aesculus hipposastanum

Amelanchier laevis ‘Ballerina’

Amelanchier lamarckii An upright, deciduous shrub or small tree with oblong leaves that turn from bronze with white hairs, to green, then red throughout the year. Racemes of white flowers are produced in mid-spring, followed by purple-black fruit. Plant in acidic, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 10m x 12m. Hardiness: H7. Amenalchier canadensis

Aucuba japonica An rounded, evergreen shrub with large elliptic to ovate, glossy green leaves with yellow speckles. A female variety, which produces small red-purple ‘Crotonifolia’ AGM flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries. Plant in partial shade, in any soil that is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H5. Aucuba japonica ‘Golden An rounded, evergreen shrub with large elliptic to ovate, glossy green leaves with striking yellow speckles. A female variety, which produces small King’ AGM red-purple flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries. Plant in partial shade, in any soil that is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H5. Aucuba japonica ‘Rozannie’ A rounded, dense, evergreen shrub. Large, elliptic to ovate, dark green leaves are produced, with slight serration to them. Small red-purple flowers are produced in mid-spring and are bisexual, with female flowers producing red berries. Plant in sun, partial shade or shade, in any soil, as long as it isn’t waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1m. Hardiness: H5. Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'

Azalea 'Rosebud'

Azara microphylla ‘Variegata’ A slow growing, upright, evergreen large shrub or tree with small, cream edged dark green leaves. Tiny vanilla-scented greenish yellow flowers are produced in late winter. Plant in a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil. Will tolerate full shade. Mature height and spread, 6m x 3m. Hardiness: H4. Azara serrata An evergreen shrub with small, oval, dark green leaves. Groups of yellow, scented flowers are produced in summer. In hot summers, berries may be produced. Plant in a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade, in fertile soil. Mature height and spread, 4m x 3m. Hardiness: H4.

Berberis atropurpurea ‘Helmond Pillar’ Berberis darwinii An evergreen shrub with upright growth and spiny, dark green leaves. Long clusters of orange flowers are produced in spring and sometimes again in autumn. Blue-black fruit follow. Plant in full sun or partial shade in any soil. Mature height and spread: 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H5.

Berberis thunbergii A dense, rounded, deciduous shrub with small, fresh green leaves that turn orange and red in autumn. Groups of yellow flowers are produced in spring, followed by glossy red fruit. Plant in full sun or partial shade in any soil. This is a good plant for hedging. Mature height and spread: 1m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H7. Berberis thunbergii f. A dense, very compact, deciduous shrub with small, red-purple leaves and spiny stems. Groups of yellow flowers are produced in spring, followed by glossy atropurpurea ‘Atropurpurea red fruit. Plant in full sun or partial shade in any soil. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 75cm. Hardiness: H7. Nana’ AGM Berberis verruculosa AGM A compact, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with arching shoots bearing small, glossy, dark green spiny leaves which are grey-white underneath. Small, golden yellow, cup-shaped flowers are produced singly along branches in late spring, followed by dark purple berries. Plant in full sun or partial shade in any soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H5. Betula pendula An upright, narrow tree with pendent branches of small, diamond-shaped green leaves, which turn bright yellow in autumn. Male catkins are produced in early spring. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: up to 25m x 10m. Hardiness: H7. Betula utilia 'Snow Queen'

Buddleja ‘Lochinch’ AGM A spreading, vigorous, deciduous shrub with long arching shoots of white-hairy mid-green leaves. Spikes of fragrant, violet-blue flowers with orange eyes are produced in late summer to autumn. Plant in full sun, in well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 3m. Hardiness: H5.

Buddleja ‘Pink Delight’ AGM A deciduous shrub with lance-shaped grey-green leaves. Spikes of bright pink flowers with orange eyes are produced from mid to late summer. Plant in full sun, in well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 1.8m x 2m. Hardiness: H5.

Buddleja ‘Snow White’ Buddleja ‘Snow White’ is a decidous shrub with more compact growth than other buddlejas and does not self-seed. Silver-green leaves are produced in spring, followed by large plumes of white flowers throughout summer. This shrub is great for a smaller space, where other buddlejas would grow too large. Plant in full sun or partial shade in free draining, moist soil. Buddleja alternifolia Buddleja alternifolia is a deciduous shrub with arching branches. It’s leaves are narrow and green or silvery-green. Clusters of lilac coloured flowers with wonderful scent are produced in early summer on the previous season’s growth. This shrub can be grown as a bush or trained as a standard, allowing it’s branches to arch gracefully. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well drained soil.

Mature height and spread: 4m x 4m. Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’ AHafradstingersosw: Hin6g, deciduous shrub with grey-green leaves and large spikes of dark purple-blue flowers during summer, that bees and butterflies adore. If cut back hard, height and spread can be kept under control. Plant in full sun, in well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 3m x 5m. Hardiness: H6. Buddleja davidii ‘White Profusion’ Buddleja globosa

Callicarpa x bodinieri 'Profusion' Calluna vulgaris (Heather) A variable, evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves, which can be hairy. Dark magenta, white or pink flowers are produced from late summer to late autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 75cm. Hardiness: H7.

Camellia japonica ‘Adolphe An upright shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves. Large, semi-double, red flowers are produced in mid-spring. Plant in partial shade, in a site Audusson’ that is sheltered from cold winds and early morning sun (frozen buds that defrost too quickly will drop off), in moist, well drained, acid soil. Mature height and spread: 9m x 8m. Hardiness: H5. Camellia japonica 'Nobilissima' Camellia sinensis (Tea) An upright shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Single white flowers, with prominent yellow centres, are produced in spring. Young leaves can be picked to make tea. Plant in partial shade, in a site that is well sheltered from cold winds, frosts and early morning sun (frozen buds that defrost too quickly will drop off), in moist, well drained, acid soil. Mature height and spread: 9m x 8m. Hardiness: H3. Camellia x williamsii A dense, mounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Masses of semi-double, pale pink flowers are produced throughout spring. Plant in partial shade, in ‘Donation’ a site that is sheltered from cold winds and early morning sun (frozen buds that defrost too quickly will drop off), in moist, well drained, acid soil. Mature height and spread: 5m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H5. Ceanothus ‘Concha’ AGM A dense, evergreen shrub with arching branches of finely toothed, dark green leaves. Reddish purple buds open to clusters of blue flowers in late spring. Plant in full sun, in well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H4.

Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) A deciduous, upright tree/hedging plant with ovate, slightly toothed, mid-green leaves which turn yellow to orange in autumn. Catkins are produced in AGM spring. Can be hard pruned and trimmed as a hedge. Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread (if not trimmed): 25m x 20m. Hardiness: H7. Caryopteris x clandonensis Caryopteris x cland. ‘Dark Knight’ is a deciduous, mound forming shrub. Small, green-grey, slightly serrated leaves are produced in spring, followed by dark ‘Dark Knight’ blue flowers in late summer. It is a favourite with bees! Plant in full sun, in well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H4. Caryopteris x clandonensis A deciduous, mound forming shrub. Small, warm yellow, slightly serrated leaves are produced in spring, followed by lavender-blue flowers in late summer. ‘Worcester Gold’ It is a favourite with bees! Plant in full sun, in well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H4. Caryopteris x clandonensis Weeping form Ceanothus ‘Blue Mound’ An evergreen, mound-forming shrub with small, finely toothed, dark green leaves. Dark blue flowers are produced in late spring in large groups. Plant in full sun, in well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread, 1.5 x 2m. Hardiness: H4.

Ceanothus ‘Puget Blue’ A dense, upright, evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves. Clusters of dark blue flowers are produced in late spring and summer. Plant in full sun in well drained soil, will tolerate heavy soils. Mature height and spread, 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H4.

Ceanothus ‘Skylark’ A bushy evergreen shrub with small, oblong, finely toothed mid-green leaves. Dark blue flowers are produced in late spring and early summer in large groups. Plant in full sun, in well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread, 2m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H4.

Ceanothus impressus ‘Cool An evergreen, spreading shrub with small cream and green variegated leaves. Clusters of dark blue flowers are produced in mid-late spring. Plant in full sun Blue’ in well drained soil, avoiding heavy clay soils. Mature height and spread, 1.5 x 2.5m. Hardiness: H4. Ceanothus repens var. thysiforus Ceanothus x delilianus ‘Gloire A bushy, deciduous shrub with oval, finely toothed, dark green leaves. Large groups of pale blue flowers are produced from midsummer. Plant in full sun, in De Versailles’ well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread, 1.5m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H4. Ceratostigma griffithii A rounded, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with bristy red stems with small, green leaves with ourple margins, which turn red in autumn and winter. Small bright blue flowers are produced in clusters from late summer to autumn. Plant infull sun, in moderate, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H4. Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Chaenomeles ‘Orange Trail’

Chaenomeles cathayensis A vigorous, upright, deciduous shrub with lance-shaped, mid-green leaves, which are often red when young. White-pale pink flowers are produced in clusters in spring, followed by yellow-green fruit. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H6. Chaenomeles japonica A spreading, deciduous shrub with small, rounded mid-green leaves and thorny stems. Clusters of red-orange flowers are produced in spring, followed by yellow or yellow-red fruit. This plant can be trained as a wall shrub.Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 2m. Hardiness: H6. Chaenomeles x superba A rounded, spreading shrub with spiny branches, bearing glossy, ovate-oblong, mid-green leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped, dark red flowers with ygolden ‘Crimson and Gold’ yellow anthers are produced from spring to summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 2m. Hardiness: H6. Chaenomeles x superba ‘Jet Trail’ Chaenomeles x superba ‘Pink A rounded, spreading shrub with spiny branches, bearing glossy, ovate-oblong, mid-green leaves. Clusters of cup-shaped, dark pink flowers are produced in Lady’ early spring. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 2m. Hardiness: H6. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Elwoodii’ Chamaecyparis lawsoniana An evergreen, columnal conifer with bright yellow-gold scale-like foliage. Can be trimmed to shape and size, but do not cut into old wood. Plant in full sun ‘Golden Pot’ or shade, preferably moist, well-drained soil. Chalk tolerant. Mature height and spread, 2m x 1m. Hardiness: H6. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana An evergreen, columnar, cone-shaped conifer with bright blue-grey, scale-like foliage. Small, reddish brown cones are produced. Can be trimmed to shape ‘Pembury Blue’ and size, but do not cut into old wood. Plant in full sun or shade, preferably moist, well-drained soil. Chalk tolerant. Mature height and spread, 15m x 5m. Hardiness: H6. Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ A compact, evergreen shrub with bright yellow, narrow leaves. In partial shade leaves are yellow-green. Fragrant, white flowers are sometimes produced. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness, H4.

Choisya x dewitteana ‘Aztec An elegant, compact, rounded evergreen shrub with fragrant, divided, green leaves. Clusters of fragrant white flowers are produced in late spring, often Pearl’ AGM reflowering in late summer. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2m x 2m. Hardiness, H4. Cistus pulverulatus ‘Sunset’

Cistus x hybridus (Syn. C. corbariensis) Cistus x lenis ‘Grayswood An evergreen, low growing, spreading shrub with grey-green leaves. Papery flowers that are pink with white centres are produced in summer. Plant in full Pink’ sun, in poor or moderately fertile, well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H4. Cistus x purpureus (Syn. A rounded, evergreen shrub with upright shoots and narrowly oblong, slightly wavy, dark green leaves. Papery, crinkled, pale pink flowers with maroon Cistus ‘Betty Taudevin’) inners are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in poor or moderately fertile, well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1m. Hardiness: H4. Clematis ‘Mrs N. Thompson’ A compact climber with mid-green, divided leaves. Deep violet flowers with scarlet stripes down the centre of each petal are produced in early summer. Group 2- flowers on previous season’s growth. Prune lightly in winter, removing damaged stems. Plant in full sun or partial shade, plant roots in shade. Will grow in a north-facing site, but flowers best in full sun. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 1m. Hardiness: H6. Clematis ‘Pink Flamingo’ A deciduous climber with mid-green, divided leaves. Pale pink, nodding, bell-shaped, semi-double flowers with dark petal bases and creamy white inners are AGM produced in spring and again in summer. Group 1- flowers on previous season’s growth. Prune lightly after flowering. Plant in full sun, with roots in shade. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2-4m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H6. Clematis ‘Radar Love’ A deciduous climber with dark green, divided leaves. Nodding, canary yellow flowers are produced in late spring and summer, followed by feathery seed heads. Group 3- flowers on new growth. Prune hard before growth begins in spring. Plant in full sun, with roots in shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2-3m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H6. Clematis ‘Rouge Cardinal’ A deciduous climber with divided, mid-green leaves. Large, velvety crimson flowers are produced in midsummer. Group 3- flowers on new growth. Prune hard before growth begins in spring. Plant in full sun or partial shade, plant roots in shade. Will grow in a north-facing site, but flowers best in full sun. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2-3m x 1m. Hardiness: H6. Clematis Bees’ Jubilee’ A deciduous climber with divided, mid-green leaves. Large, deep pink flowers with a darker central stripe to each petal are produced in late spring and early summer and often again in late summer. Group 2- flowers on previous season’s growth. Prune lightly in winter, removing damaged stems. Plant in partial shade, plant roots in shade. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 1m. Hardiness: H6. Clematis montana ‘Marjorie’ A vigorous, evergreen climber with bronze tinted leaves. Semi-double, creamy pink flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. Group 1- cut back immediately after flowering to tidy, if needed. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Will grow in a north-facing site, but flowers best in full sun. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 6m x 3m. Hardiness: H5. Clematis spooneri

Clemstia cirrhosa var. An evergreen climbing clematis with lobed, toothed glossy dark green leaves, tinged bronze in winter. Creamy pink, cup-shaped flowers with red speckling purpurascens ‘Freckles’ AGM inside are produced in late winter and early spring. Group 1- cut back immediately after flowering to tidy, if needed. Ideally plant in full sun or partial shade, in a slightly sheltered position. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, keeping the base shaded and cool. Mature height and spread: 2.5-4m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H4. Cornua alba ‘Elegantissima’ A clump-forming, deciduous shrub with dark red young stems in winter. Pointed oval, grey-green leaves with creamy white margins are produced in spring, followed by white flower heads. Coppice annually or every 2nd year to keep stems bright. Plant in full sun, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H7. Cornus alba ‘Aurea’ A clump-forming, deciduous shrub with red young stems in winter. Pointed oval, yellow leaves, which turn pinkish in late summer, are produced in spring, followed by white flower heads. Coppice annually or every 2nd year to keep stems bright. Plant in full sun, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H7. Cornus alba ‘Gouchaultii’ A clump-forming, deciduous shrub with red young stems in winter. Pointed oval, dark green leaves with yellow margins, are produced in spring, followed by white flower heads. Coppice annually or every 2nd year to keep stems bright. Plant in full sun, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H7. Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ A clump-forming, deciduous shrub with bright red young stems in winter. Pointed oval, dark green leaves, which turn red in autumn, are produced in spring, followed by white flower heads. Coppice annually or every 2nd year to keep stems bright. Plant in full sun, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H7. Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

Cornus mas A deciduous, spreading shrub or small tree with ovate, dark green leaves. Small, bright yellow flowers are produced in clusters in winter, followed by bright red fruit in autumn. Plant in full sun or part-shade in moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 5m x 5m. Hardiness: H6.

Cornus sanguinea

Cornus sanguinea ‘Winter An upright, deciduous shrub with winter stems that are pale yellow at the base and red at the tip. Oval, yellow leaves are produced in spring, followed by nd Beauty’ white flower heads. Coppice every 2 year to keep stems bright. Plant in full sun, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 2m x 2m. Hardiness: H6. Cornus sericea 'Cardinal'

Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea' A clump-forming, deciduous shrub with bright yellow-green young stems in winter. Pointed oval, mid-green leaves are produced in spring, followed by white flower heads. Coppice annually or every 2nd year to keep stems bright. Plant in full sun, in any moist soil. Mature height and spread: 2m x 4m. Hardiness: H7. Corokia cotoneaster A rounded, evergreen shrub with wiry, silver stems and small leaves, dark green leaves. Small, fragrant yellow flowers are produced in spring, followed by red or yellow fruit. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness, H4.

Corokia x virgata ‘Frosted An upright shrub with small spoon-shaped leaves. This variety has attractive green leaves with golden yellow margins. Small, fragrant yellow flowers are Chocolate produced in spring, followed by orange berries. This shrub makes a good hedging plant. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2 x 1.2m. Hardiness: H4. Corokia x virgata ‘Red An upright shrub with small spoon-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves. Small, fragrant yellow flowers are produced in spring, followed by a profusion of red Wonder’ berries. This shrub makes a good hedging plant. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2 x 1.2m. Hardiness: H4. Corokia x virgata ‘Sunsplash’ A compact, upright shrub with small spoon-shaped leaves. This variety has attractive bronze foliage which turns chocolate-bronze in winter. Small, fragrant yellow flowers are produced in spring, followed by red berries. This shrub makes a good hedging plant. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.2 x 1.5m. Hardiness: H4. Coronilla valentina subsp glauca Corylus avellana (Hazel) Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) grows as a small tree or can be coppiced to form a large shrub. It produces long, golden catkins in late winter, before bright green, heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring. Edible hazelnuts are produced in autumn. Mature height and spread, 5m x 5m.

Corylus maxima ‘Purpurea’ A deciduous, upright shrub or small tree with dark purple, rounded leaves. Yellow catkins, tinged purple, are produced in winter, followed by nuts. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 6m x 5m. Hardiness: H6.

Cotinus ‘Grace’ A bushy, vigorous, deciduous shrub or small tree, with oval, purple leaves which turn a brilliant translucent red in autumn. Panicles of tiny flowers are produced in summer, which look like plumes of smoke. Plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 6m x to 5m. Hardiness: H5. Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit’ PBR Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ Cotinus coggygria ‘Young Lady’ PBR Cotoneaster horizontalis Cotoneasters are favoured for their winter berries. C. horizontalis is a deciduous spreading shrub with branches forming a herringbone pattern. It is perfect for growing against a wall or fence. Small, glossy, dark green leaves are produced in spring and turn red in autumn. White-pink flowers are produced in spring, followed by bright red berries in autumn and winter. Bees love the flowers and birds enjoy the berries.Mature height and spread, 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H7 Cotoneaster lacteus A dense, evergeen shrub with arching branches bearing obovate or elliptic, dark green, deeply veined leaves witha yellow-white felt underneath. Cymes of milky white flowers are produced in spring, followed by red berries. Can be grown as a hedge. Plant in full sun or partial shade in any well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 4m x 4m. Hardiness: H6. Cotoneaster microphyllus Cotoneasters are favoured for their winter berries. This cotoneaster is a small, evergreen shrub with small glossy green leaves. White flowers are produced in spring, followed by red berries in autumn and winter which are particularly enjoyed by wildlife. Plant in full sun or partial shade in any well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread, 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H6 Cotoneaster nauojanensis ‘Berried Treasure’ Cotoneaster procumbens C. procumbens ‘Queen of Carpets’ is a low growing, evergreen shrub with dark green leaves, which are larger than some other C procumbens varieties. ‘Queen of Carpets’ The undersides of leaves is hairy and slightly white. Delicate, white flowers are produced in spring and ripen to form pink-crimson berried in autumn and winter. Bees love the flowers! Plant in full sun in any well drained, moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread, 20cm x 1.5m. Hardiness: H6 Cotoneaster simonsii Cotoneasters are favoured for their winter berries. This hardy, upright deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub has dark green, glossy leaves and bears bright red berries during autumn and winter. Plant in full sun in well drained, fertile soil. Mature height and spread, 8ft X 6ft. Hardiness: H6 Cotoneaster x suecicus Cotoneasters are favoured for their attractive winter berries. C. x suecicus ‘Coral Beauty’ is a mound forming, evergreen shrub with dense, arching ‘Coral Beauty’ branches bearing small, glossy, dark green leaves. White flowers are produced in summer, followed by bright orange berries which last into winter. Bees love the flowers! Mature height and spread, 1m x 2m. Hardiness: H6 Crataegus monogyna A rounded, deciduous shrub, hedge or tree with dark green, diamond-shaped, deeply lobed leaves in spiny branches. Heads of white flowers are produced (Hawthorn) in spring, followed by red berries. Makes a very good hedging plant. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any soil that does not become waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 10m x 8m (if grown as a tree). Hardiness: H7. Cryptomeria japonica A dwarf, mound forming conifer with pale yellow leaves in spring, with red-purple tinges during winter. Spherical cones are produced. Plant in full sun or ‘Golden Promise’ partial shade, in any soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 0.75m. Hardiness: H6. Daphne laureola subsp. Philipii Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' Daphne pontica An evergreen, spreading shrub with medium, glossy, dark green leaves. Clusters of highly scented, green-yellow flowers are produced in spring. Plant in shade, in fertile, well drained soil that does not dry out. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H5.

Deutzia crenata ‘Pride of A bushy, arching, deciduous shrub with ovate, dark green leaves. Cylindrical panicles of small, double, scented, pink-tinged white flowers are produced in Rochester’ AGM early and midsummer. Loved by bees. Plant in full sun, in any moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 2m. Hardiness: H5. Deutzia x hybrida ‘Mont A bushy, upright, deciduous shrub with ovate, dark green leaves. Panicles of small, star-shaped, mallow-pink flowers with wavy petals, darker outer petals Rose’ and yellow centres, are produced in early summer. Loved by bees. Plant in full sun, in any moderately fertile soil. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 1.2m. Hardiness: H5. Elaeagnus ‘Quicksilver’ Elaeagnus angustfolia

Elaeagnus x ebbingei A dense, vigorous, evergreen shrub with oval-pointed, leathery leaves that are glossy, dark green above and silver beneath. Scented, creamy white flowers are produced in autumn. Makes a good hedging plant. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 4m x 4m. Hardiness: H5. Elaeagnus x ebbingei ‘Coastal Elaeagnus x ebbingei ‘Coastal Gold’ is a vigorous, dense, evergreen shrub. It has attractive golden yellow centred leaves and irregular green leaf margins. Gold’ Fragrant white flowers are produced in autumn. This plant makes a great interesting, evergreen hedge and is well suited to coastal areas. Plant in full sun, but it will tolerate some shade, in fertile, well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 4m x 4m. Hardiness: H5. Erica darylensis ‘ Jenny Porter’ Erica darylensis ‘White Perfection’ Escallonia ‘Appleblossom’ Escallonia ‘Appleblossom’ is a compact, bushy, evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy leaves. Apple-blossom pink flowers are produced in early summer. This shrub makes a great evergreen hedge and bees enjoy the flowers! Plant full sun, in well drained, fertile soil.

Escallonia ‘Donard Seedling’ Escallonia ‘Donard Seedling’ is a vigorous, evergreen shrub with arching branches of small, dark green leaves. White-pink flowers are produced in abundance from early to mid-summer. This shrub makes a good evergreen hedge, if trimmed regularly and bees enjoy the flowers! Plant full sun, in well drained, fertile soil. Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’

Euonymus bungeanus

Euonymus europaeus ‘Red A broad shrub or small tree with oval, green leaves that turn red in autumn. Clusters of flowers produce scarlet fruit and orange seeds in autumn. This Cascade’ plant can be used in a large border or on its own as a specimen tree. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 3 x 2.5m. Hardiness: H6. Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald A compact shrub with bright green leaves with golden edges, tinged pink in winter. It has a variety of garden uses. It can be grown as a free standing shrub, ‘n’ Gold’ trimmed as a piece of topiary or grown as a hedge. It prefers a position in full sun, with moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 60 x 90cm. Hardiness: H5 Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald This Euonymus is a compact, bushy shrub with white variegated leaf edges and leaves which are tinged pink in winter. It can be grown as a free standing Gaiety’ shrub, trimmed as a piece of topiary or grown as a hedge. It prefers a position in full sun, which will bring out the best leaf colour and moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H5 Euonymus fortunei ‘Kewensis’

Euonymus japonicus ‘Green A bushy, evergreen shrub with small oval, glossy dark green leaves that are slightly toothed. Small, spherical pink-white fruit are sometimes produced. It Rocket’ makes a good substitute for Box (Buxus). Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 50cm. Hardiness: H5. Euonymus japonicus ‘Kathy’ Euonymus japonicus This Euonymus is a dense, bushy evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves and cream-white leaf margins. It can be grown as a free standing shrub, ‘Microphyllus Albovariegatus’ trimmed as a piece of topiary or grown as a hedge. It makes a good substitute to Box (Buxus sempervirens). It prefers a position in full sun, which will bring out the best leaf colour and moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1m x 1m. Hardiness: H5. Exochorda x macrantha ‘The A compact, arching, deciduous shrub with small, rounded, light green leaves. Racemes of white flowers are produced in spring and early summer. Plant in Bride’ full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist but well drained soil. Dislikes shallow chalk. Mature height and spread: 2m x 3m. Hardiness: H6. Fagus sylvatica (Common A spreading deciduous shrub, hedging plant or tree with rounded oval, wavy, glossy green leaves. In autumn, leaves turn coppery brown and remain on the Beech) plant if clipped as a hedge. Regular trimming will create a dense hedge. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: up to 30m x 15m (if grown as a tree). Hardiness: H6. Fagus sylvatica Atropurpureum Group Fargesia murielae (Umbrella A clump-forming bamboo with white powdery, then yellow-green, then yellow stems and lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Plant in full sun or partial shade, Bamboo) in fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Will tolerate wind. Mature height and spread: 4m x 1.5m or more, Hardiness: H5. Fatsia japonica AGM A spreading, rounded shrub with thick stems, which bear large, glossy, dark green, deeply lobed leaves. Creamy white flowers are produced large clustered umbels in autumn, followed by small black fruit. Plant in a sheltered spot in light shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1.5-4m x 1.5-4m. Hardiness: H5. Forsythia suspensa ‘Hewitt’s Gold’ Forsythia x intermedia This shrub is a favourite because of it’s golden yellow flowers in spring. It is a busy, deciduous shrub with bright green, oval-lance shaped leaves. Stems are ‘Lynwood’ covered in groups of golden yellow flowers in spring, before leaves emerge.

Fuchsia 'Genii'

Fuchsia 'Hawkshead'

Fuchsia magellanica 'Logan Woods' Fuchsia magellanica var. gracilis Garrya elliptica A dense, upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with dark green or grey oblong-elliptic leaves with wavy margins. Silk tassel-like, grey-green catkins are produced from midwinter to early spring. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 4m x 4m. Hardiness: H4. Ginko biloba

Griselinia littoralis An dense, evergreen shrub with ovate-oblong, glossy, bright apple-green leaves. Suitable for coastal areas and good for growing as a hedge. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 8m x 5m. Hardiness, H5. Griselinia littoralis ‘Green An dense, evergreen shrub with ovate leaves, glossy, green and cream variegated leaves. Suitable for coastal areas and good for growing as a hedge. Plant in Jewel’ full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 4m x 1m. Hardiness, H5. Griselinia littoralis ‘Variegata’ An dense, evergreen shrub with ovate, glossy, bright apple-green leaves with irregular creamy white margins and grey-green streaks. Suitable for coastal areas and good for growing as a hedge. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 2m. Hardiness, H4.

Hamamelis virginiana An upright, deciduous shrub with broadly oval, light green leaves, which turn yellow in autumn. Small, spidery, yellow flowers are produced in autumn, as (Virginian Witchazel) the leaves begin to fall. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, but well-drained soil. Dislikes solid chalk, but will tolerate deep topsoil over chalk. Mature height and spread: 4m x 4m. Hardiness: H6. Hebe ‘Oratia Beauty’

Hebe ochracea 'James Stirling'

Hebe odora (H. buxifolia) A bushy, evergreen shrub with densely packed, small, glossy, dark green leaves. Groups of small white flowers are produced in early and midsummer. This Hebe resembles Box and can be used as a Box substitute, with the flowers making it more interesting. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1mx 1.5m. Hardiness: H5. Hedera colchica ‘Sulphur A vigorous climber with leathery, elongated, heart shaped leaves that are mid-green with creamy yellow variegation. Mature plants produce clusters of Heart’ small green flowers, followed by black seeds. It is popular with pollinators and birds. Suitable for screening and wall growing. Plant in full sun or partial shade, preferably in moist, humus-rich soil, but they grow in a range of soils. Mature height: 5m. Hardiness: H5. Hedera helix ‘Buttercup’ A vigorous climber with lobed, pale green leaves with cream variegation. Mature plants produce clusters of small green flowers, followed by black seeds. It is popular with pollinators and birds. Suitable for screening and wall growing. Plant in full sun for the best colour, preferably in moist, humus-rich soil, but they grow in a range of soils. Mature height: 3m. Hardiness: H5. Hedera helix ‘Clotted Cream’ A vigorous climber with large, 5-lobed, bright yellow leaves. Mature plants produce clusters of small green flowers, followed by black seeds. It is popular with pollinators and birds. Suitable for screening and wall growing. Plant in full sun for the best colour, preferably in moist, humus-rich soil, but they grow in a range of soils. Mature height: 2m. Hardiness: H5. Heptacodium miconiodes

Hydrangea ‘Preziosa’ AGM An uprightm deciduous shrub with broad, glossy, mid-green leaves, bronze when young and red in autumn. Rounded heads of rose-pink flowers, turning reddish-purple with age are produced on dark stems in late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1.5m x 1.5m. Hardiness, H4. Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris Hydrangea anomala var. A deciduous, climbing hydrangea with small, mid-green leaves, which turn yellow before falling in autumn. Slightly domed heads of white flowers are cordifolia produced in summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height, 12m. Hardiness: H5. Hydrangea arborescens A rounded, deciduous shrub with long stalked, broad, dark green leaves that are paler underneath. Spherical heads, to 20cm across, made up of small, white ‘Annabelle’ flowers are produced in summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H6. Hydrangea aspera 'Macrophylla' Hydrangea macrophylla A deciduous, mophead type with broad light green leaves which are slightly serrated. Lilac-like, small, pale pink to pale blue flowers are produced from mid ‘Ayesha’ to late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1.5m x 2m. Hardiness: H5. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘King A deciduous, mophead Hydrangea with broad, slightly serrated, light green leaves. Large heads of long lasting, red-pink flowers are produced in summer. George’ Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2m x 1.5m. Hardiness, H5. Hydrangea macrophylla A deciduous, lacecap type Hydrangea with broad light green leaves which are slightly serrated. Large pure white flower heads, with pink-blue inner flowers, ‘Lanarth White’ are produced from mid to late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1.5m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H5. Hydrangea macrophylla A deciduous, lacecap type Hydrangea with broad light green leaves which are slightly serrated. Large, domed pale pink-blue flower heads are produced ‘Mariesii’ from mid to late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1.2m x 1.2m. Hardiness, H5. Hydrangea macrophylla A deciduous, mophead Hydrangea with broad, light green leaves. Round heads of long lasting, white flowers with slightly serrated edges are produced in Madame Emile Mouillère’ summer and fan be tinged pink in full sun. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread,1.8m x 1.5m. Hardiness, H5. AGM Hydrangea macrophylla. White from Nanny Joan Hydrangea paniculata A vigorous, upright, deciduous shrub with oval-pointed, toothed, green leaves. Large conical groups of flowers are produced, that go from white in spring, ‘Phantom’ through to pink and then wine-red in autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2m x 2.5m. Hardiness, H5. Hydrangea paniculata A vigorous, upright, deciduous shrub with oval-pointed, toothed, green leaves on red-tinted stems. Large conical groups of creamy white flowers are ‘Tardiva’ produced in late summer and autumn. A later flowering variety. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness, H5. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Wim’s A vigorous, upright, deciduous shrub with oval-pointed, toothed, green leaves on red-tinted stems. Large conical groups of creamy white flowers that age Red’ PBR to pink are produced in late summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 2.5m. Hardiness, H5. Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' PBR

Hydrangea quercifolia

Hydrangea seemanii A woody, evergreen climber with elliptic to lance-shaped, leathery, mid-green leaves. Clings by aerial roots. Heads of white flowers are produced in summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: up to 10m. Hardiness: H4.

Hydrangea serrata 'Chiba Cherry Lips' Hypericum olympicum ‘Citrinum’ Hypericum x hidcoteensis Hypericum x hidcoteensis 'Hidcote' is a bushy, evergreen or semi evergreen shrub with mid-green leaves. Large numbers of golden yellow, cup shaped ‘Hidcote’ flowers are produced for a long period during summer. This plant is good for planting as a low flowering hedge. Plant in sun or partial shade in moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil. Height and spread, 1.2m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H5. Ilex aquifolium ‘Argentea An upright, evergreen shrub or tree. Leaves are glossy, dark green with cream-white edges and spines. This is a female variety and produces many bright Marginata’ red berries. Plant in full sun, in moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 15m x 4m. Hardiness: H6.

Ilex aquifolium 'Bacciflava'

Ilex aquifolium mixed

Ilex aquifolium myrtifolia A small-leaved, upright holly with flat, dark green spiny leaves. This is a male variety, so does not produce berries. This variety makes a good hedging plant. Mature height and spread, 4m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H6.

Ilex aquifolium- selected An upright, evergreen shrub or tree with glossy, dark green, spiny leaves. Female plants produce white flowers in spring, followed by red berries. An females excellent hedging or specimen plant. Plant in full sun, in moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, up to 25m x 8m. Hardiness: H6. Ilex crenata ‘Convexa’ A compact, evergreen shrub with purple-green stems and small, glossy, curved, yellowish green leaves. Flowers are sometimes produced, followed by small black berries. This shrub makes a good alternative to Box (Buxus). Plant in full sun, in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread, 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H6. Ilex crenata ‘Golden Gem’ A compact, evergreen shrub with small, glossy, yellow leaves which turn to yellow-green in summer. Flowers are sometimes produced, followed by small black berries. This shrub makes a good alternative to Box (Buxus). Plant in full sun, in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread, 1.1m x 1.3m. Hardiness, H6. Ilex x altaclerensis ‘Golden Leaves are spiny, grey-green with wide, gold edges. This is a female variety and produces bright red berries. All-golden growth is often produced. Plant in King’ full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 6m x 2m. Hardiness: H6. Ilex x altaclerensis A compact, female tree or shrub with yellow-streaked green stems bearing oblong to ovate leaves that are light green with irregular gold splashes. ‘Lawsoniana’ Red-brown berries are produced in autumn. Plant in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Partial shade is tolerated, but will produce more green growth. Mature height and spread, up to 6m. Hardiness: H6. Ilex x koehneana ‘Chestnut An evergeen shrub with a narrow, conical habit when young and sweeping habit when mature. Olive-green stems bear large, glossy, olive-green leaves with Leaf’ spiny edges. Large red berries are produced in autumn. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Mature height and spread, up to 12m x 5m. Hardiness, H5. Ilex x meserveae ‘Blue Angel’ A relatively compact, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with dark purple stems. Leaves are glossy, blue-green with spines. This is a female variety and produces glossy red berries. Plant in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2.5m x 2m. Hardiness: H7.

Indigofera heterantha

Itea illicifolia An evergreen shrub with upright, then spreading, arching stems of spiny, dark green leaves. Small white flowers are produced in long, catkin-like flower stems in summer and give interest through to winter. This plant makes a good wall shrub. Mature height and spread, 4m x 3m. Hardiness: H5.

Jasminum beesianum A semi-evergeen, twining climber with dark green leaves. Small, pink-red flowers are produced in early and midsummer. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height, 5m. Hardiness: H5. Jasminum mesnyi An evergreen shrub/climber with arching branches or deep green leaves that will climb if supported. Semi-double, bright yellow flowers are produced in spring. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H3.

Jasminum nudiflorum A deciduous shrub with arching stems. Green leaves are produced in spring, turning yellow and dropping in autumn. In winter and early spring, bright yellow flowers are produced on bare stems. This plant can be grown as a wall shrub, hedge or as ground cover. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H5. Jasminum officinale A vigorous, twining, usually deciduous climber. Leaves, made up of leaflets, are mid-green. Clusters of white, highy fragrant flowers often tinged pink on the outside, are produced in summer and autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 15m. Hardiness: H5. Jasminum officinale ‘Clotted A vigorous, twining climber which can remain evergreen in mild winters. Leaves, made up of pinnate leaflets, are mid-green. Clusters of cream, sweetly Cream’ PBR scented flowers are produced in summer and autumn and are larger than other varieties. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height (if untrimmed): 12m. Hardiness: H5. Jasminum officinale 'Inverleith'

Jasminum officinalis f. affine

Jasminum x stephanense A vigorous, twining, deciduous climber. Green leaves, which may be divided into leaflets are produced in spring, followed by pale pink flowers in midsummer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height: 5m. Hardiness: H5.

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'

Juniperus x pfitzeriana ‘Old An evergreen, spreading shrub with bronze-yellow, scale-like leaves. Branches grow at a 45o angle from the main stem and eventually form tiers. Dark, Gold’ round fruits are produced. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness, H6. Laurus nobilis An upright, evergreen large shrub with narrow, fragrant, dark green, glossy leaves. Yellow-green flowers are produced in clusters in spring. A good hedging plant. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, sheltered from cold winds. Mature height and spread: up to 12m x 10m. Hardiness: H4. Laurus nobilis ‘Aurea’ An upright, evergreen large shrub with narrow, fragrant, golden yellow, glossy leaves that are brightest in winter and spring. Yellow-green flowers are produced in clusters in spring. A good hedging plant. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, sheltered from cold winds. Mature height and spread: up to 8m x 4m. Hardiness: H4. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Alba’

Lavandula angustifolia A compact evergreen shrub with silvery-grey leaves and highly fragrant, pale purple flowers produced on stalks in mid-summer. Plant in full sun, in well ‘Ashdown Forest’ drained soil, but will grow in any soil as long as it is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5. Lavandula angustifolia An evergreen shrub with silver/grey leaves and highly fragrant, light purple flowers produced on long stalks in mid-summer. Lavender prefers full sun and ‘Grappenhall’ well drained soil, but will grow in any soil as long as it is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 80cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H5. Lavandula angustifolia A compact shrub with silvery grey leaves and highly fragrant, pink flowers produced on long stalks in mid-summer. Ideally plant in full sun, in any ‘Hidcote Pink’ well-drained soil. Thrives in poor, chalky soils. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H5. Lavandula angustifolia A compact shrub with silvery grey leaves and highly fragrant, dark purple flowers produced on long stalks in mid-summer. Plant in full sun, in well drained ‘Hidcote’ AGM soil, but will grow in any soil as long as it is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 75cm. Hardiness: H5. Lavandula angustifolia A compact shrub with silver/grey leaves and highly fragrant, deep purple flowers in mid-summer. Trim back each year after flowering to 5cm of green ‘Imperial Gem’ wood. Plant in full sun, in well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 50cm x 50cm. Hardiness: H5. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Little A compact, evergreen shrub with silver/grey leaves and highly fragrant, light blue flowers produced on long stalks in mid-summer. Low growing, so good for Lady’ hedging. Plant in full sun and well drained soil, but will grow in any soil as long as it is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 40cm x 40cm. Hardiness: H5. Lavandula angustifolia A compact shrub with silver/grey leaves and highly fragrant, blue-purple flowers produced on long stalks in mid-summer. Lavender prefers full sun and well ‘Munstead’ drained soil, but will grow in any soil as long as it is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 45cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H5. Lavandula angustifolia ‘Rosea’ A compact, evergreen shrub with silver/grey leaves and highly fragrant, pale pink flowers produced on long stalks in mid-summer. Low growing, so good for hedging. Plant in full sun and well drained soil, but will grow in any soil as long as it is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 75cm. Hardiness: H5. Lavandula 'Grosso'

Lavandula stocheas subsp. A compact, bushy shrub with thin grey-green leaves. Dense, spikes of fragrant white flowers are produced in early summer. Plant in full sun, in any stoechas f. leucantha ‘Alba’ well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 45 x 60cm. Hardiness: H4. Lavandula x intermedia A rounded shrub with branching stems with narrow, aromatic, grey-green leaves. Long stems bear spikes of white flowers in summer. Loved by bees. Plant ‘Edelweiss’ in full sun, in well drained soil, but will grow in any soil as long as it is not waterlogged. Mature height and spread: 50cm x 45cm. Hardiness: H5. Lavatera x clementii ‘Barnsley A compact semi-evergreen shrub with round, mid-green leaves with toothed edges. Racemes of pale pink flowers with red centres are produced on strong Baby’ stems throughout summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 60cm. Hardiness: H5. Lavatera x clementii ‘Bredon A vigorous semi-evergreen shrub with round, mid-green leaves with toothed edges. Racemes of dusky pink, mauve-flushed flowers are produced on strong Springs’ stems throughout summer. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1-2 x 1-2m. Hardiness: H5. Leptospermum scoparium A compact, evergreen shrub with arching stems of lance-shaped, aromatic, dark green leaves. Small pink flowers with red centres are produced in spring ‘Havering Hardy’ and early summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature hight and spread: 1 x 1m. Hardiness: H4. Ligustrum ovalifolium

Ligustrum ovalifolium An upright, vigorous evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with oval, green leaves edged with cream. White flowers are produced in clusters in midsummer, ‘Argenteum’ followed by shiny black fruit. This shrub makes a very good hedging plant and can be trimmed to keep it contained. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 4m x 4m. Hardiness, H5. Ligustrum vulgare (Common An upright, vigorous evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with narrowly oval, green leaves. White flowers are produced in clusters in midsummer, followed Privet) by shiny black fruit. This shrub makes a very good hedging plant and can be trimmed to keep it contained. Plant in full sun, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 3m. Hardiness, H6. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Stared' Lonicera fragrantissima A semi-evergreen, upright shrub with delicate, sweetly fragrant white flowers appearing in late winter. Light green foliage follows in spring. This shrub prefers a position in full sun or light shade with moist, well drained soil and can be trained along a fence or a wall if desired. Mature height and spread, 2m x 3m. Hardiness: H6. Lonicera henryi A vigorous, woody, evergreen climber with long, oblong glossy leaves that are dark green. Tubular, yellow throated purple-red flowers are produced in early and midsummer, followed by purple-black berries. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height (if untrimmed): 10m. Hardiness: H5. Lonicera japonica ‘Hall’s A vigorous, woody, evergreen or semi-evergreen climber with ovate, dark green leaves. Tubular, highly fragrant flowers are produced during spring and Prolific’ summer which open white and age to yellow and are followed by blue-black berries. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread (if untrimmed): 4 x 3m. Hardiness: H5. Lonicera korolkowii

Lonicera ligustrina ‘Lemon A bushy evergreen shrub with small, mid-green leaves with broad yellow edges. Small creamy white flowers are produced in spring, followed by purple Beauty’ berries. Makes a good evergreen hedge. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1m x 1m. Hardiness: H5. Lonicera ligustrina var. A bushy evergreen shrub with small, bright yellow leaves. Small, tubular, creamy white flowers are produced in spring, followed by small purple-blue yunnanensus ‘Baggesens Gold’ berries. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1.5m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H5 Lonicera nitida - A bushy evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves. Small creamy white flowers are produced in spring, followed by purple berries. Makes a good evergreen hedge. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3.5m x 3m. Hardiness: H6.

Lonicera nitida ‘Lime Twist’ A bushy evergreen shrub with small, cream and lime green variegated leaves. Small, tubular, creamy white flowers are produced in spring, followed by small purple-blue berries. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H6

Lonicera nitida ‘Tidy Tips’ A bushy, evergreen shrub with very small, dark green leaves. Small creamy white flowers are produced in spring, followed by purple berries. Makes a good Box (Buxus) alternative. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, up to 1.2m x up to 1.2m. Hardiness: H6.

Lonicera periclymenum

Lonicera periclymenum A vigorous, woody, deciduous climber with oval or ovate mid-green leaves. Groups of highly fragrant, tubular flowers that open cream and age to yellow ‘Graham Thomas’ are produced in mid- and late summer, followed by bright red berries. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height (if untrimmed): 7m. Hardiness: H6. Lonicera periclymenum A vigorous, woody, deciduous climber with oval or ovate mid-green leaves. Groups of highly fragrant, tubular, creamy white and pink flowers are ‘Munster’ produced in mid- and late summer, followed by bright red berries. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height (if untrimmed): 7m. Hardiness: H6. Lonicera periclymenum A vigorous, woody, deciduous climber with oval, mid-green leaves. Groups of highly fragrant, tubular, creamy white flowers streaked with red-purple are ‘Serotina’ produced in late summer and autumn, followed by bright red berries. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height (if untrimmed): 7m. Hardiness: H6. Lonicera periclymenum. Pale yellow with pink flush Lonicera syringantha A graceful, rounded, deciduous shrub with small, pointed-oval, grey-green leaves. Small pink, tubular flowers that are highly scented are produced in late spring- early summer, followed by red berries. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 2m. Hardiness: H6. Lonicera x brownii A deciduous or semi-evergreen, woody climber with ovate, blue-green leaves. Groups of trumpet shaped, scarlet flowers are produced in summer, ‘Dropmoor Scarlet’ followed by red berried. Plant in full or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height: 4m. Hardiness: H5. Lophomyrtus x ralphii ‘Magic A dense, upright, evergreen shrub with small, burgundy leaves that are edged with pink-cream. Mature plants produce white, cup-shaped flowers, followed Dragon’ by red-black berries. This shrub may require winter protection. Plant in partial shade, in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1.6m x 1.2m. Hardiness, H3. Luma apiculata (Myrtle) A vigorous, upright, bushy shrub with cinnamon brown and white, flaking bark and small, leathery, aromatic, dark green leaves. Small cup-shaped, white flowers are produced from midsummer to mid-autumn, followed by black-purple berries. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position in well-drained, fertile soil. Mature height and spread, if grown as a tree: 10 x 10m. Hardiness: H4. Luma apiculata 'Glanleam Gold'

Magnolia stellata

Mahonia aquifolium

Mahonia japonica ‘Bealei’ An upright, evergreen shrub with blue-green leaves made up of spiny leaflets. Fragrant pale yellow flowers are produced in spring, followed by dusty blue-purple berries. Plant in full or partial shade, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2m x 3m. Hardiness: H5.

Mahonia x media ‘Charity’ An erect shrub with dark green, pinnate leaves made up of sharply toothed leaflets. Upright, densely clustered spikes of bright yellow flowers are produced from late autumn to late winter. Plant in full or partial shade, in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2m x 3m. Hardiness: H5.

Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun'

Malus 'Laura'

Malus transitoria

Nandina domestica An evergreen or semi-evergreen, upright shrub with soft, pointed leaves made up of smaller leaflets. Leaves are mainly green, but are red when young and during winter months. Star shaped, white flowers are produced in mid-summer. Plant in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 5m x 4m. Hardiness: H5. Nandina domestica 'Firepower' Olearia macrodonta ‘Major’ A vigorous, upright, large evergreen shrub with holly-like, pointed, dark green leaves which are felted underneath. Large corymbs of fragrant, white, daisy-like flowers are produced in summer. Plant in a sheltered spot, in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 6m x 5m. Hardiness: H4. Osmanthus heterophyllus An evergreen shrub with holly-like, cream-yellow and green variegated leaves. Young leaves are pinkish bronze. Fragrant, white, trumpet shaped flowers ‘Goshiki’ are produced in late summer. Small black fruit follows. Plant in sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2m x 2m. Hardiness: H5. Osmanthus heterophyllus A dense evergreen shrub with holly-like, dark green leaves that are dark black-purple when young. Fragrant, white, trumpet shaped flowers are produced in ‘Purpureus’ late summer. Small black fruit follows. Plant in sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 5m x 5m. Hardiness: H5. Osmanthus x burkwoodii A dense, rounded, evergreen shrub with small, oval, dark green leaves. Small, tubular, highly fragrant white flowers are produced in spring. Plant in sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H5.

Osmanthus delavayi

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

Parthenocissus quinquefolia A vigorous, woody, deciduous climber with mid-green, palmate leaves made up of leaflets, which turn bright red in autumn. Plant in sun or shade, in any (Virginia Creeper) well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 15m or more. Hardiness: H6. Passiflora caerula (Passion A fast-growing climber with green leaves divided into narrow leaflets. Bowl shaped, white or pink tinged flowers with blue or purple inners are produced Flower) from summer to autumn, followed by orange-yellow fruit. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height: 10m. Hardiness: H4. Passiflora caerula ‘Constance A fast-growing, evergreen climber with green leaves divided into narrow leaflets. Bowl shaped, fragrant, white flowers are produced from summer to Elliot’ autumn, followed by orange-yellow fruit. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height: 10m. Hardiness: H4. Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’

Philadelphus ‘Manteau A compact, bushy, deciduous shrub with arching branches. Mid-green leaves are produced in spring , followed by highly fragrant, double, creamy white d’Hermine’ flowers in early to mid-summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 75cm x 1.5m. Hardiness: H6. Philadelphus. White from Nanny

Phlomis fruticosa

Phormium tenax A clump-forming plant with upright, linear, leaves up to 2m long which are dark green above and blue-green underneath. Panicles of dull red tubular flowers held on purple stems are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 4m (flower spike) x 2m. Hardiness: H5. Phormium tenax ‘Purpureum’ A clump-forming plant with upright, linear, coppery purple leaves up to 2m long. Panicles of dull red tubular flowers held on purple stems are produced in summer. Plant in full sun, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 4m (flower spike) x 2m. Hardiness: H5.

Photinia x fraseri ‘Canivily’ A slightly more compact variety than ‘Red Robin’, this is an upright, evergreen shrub with striking, dark red young elliptic/lance-shaped leaves in late winter/early spring. Flat heads of white flowers are produced in spring. This shrub makes an excellent hedging plant, with the dark red foliage providing interest in winter/ spring. It can be trimmed to shape. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 4m x 3m. Photinia x fraseri ‘Little Red An compact, upright, evergreen shrub with bright red young, elliptic/lance-shaped leaves in late winter/early spring. Flat heads of white flowers are Robin’ produced in spring. More compact and smaller, even brighter red leaves than ‘Red Robin’ This shrub makes an excellent hedging plant. It can be trimmed to shape. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread,1.5m x 1.5m . Hardiness, H5. Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ An upright, evergreen shrub with striking, bright red young elliptic/lance-shaped leaves in late winter/early spring. Flat heads of white flowers are produced in spring. This shrub makes an excellent hedging plant, with the bright red foliage providing interest in winter/ spring. It can be trimmed to shape. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 6m x 4m. Hardiness, H5. Physocarpus opulifolius A compact, dense, deciduous shrub with arching branches. Bright yellow, 3 lobed leaves are produced in spring, followed by white-pink flowers in early ‘Dart’s Gold’ summer. Green-red fruit follow the flowers. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H7. Physocarpus opulifolius A compact, dense, deciduous shrub with arching branches. Black-red, 3 lobed leaves are produced in spring, followed by white-pink flowers in early ‘Diabolo’ summer. Green-red fruit follow the flowers. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H7. Picea omorika

Pieris japonica ‘Carnaval’ A compact evergreen shrub with narrow, slightly toothed, dark green leaves with white margins that are deep red when young. White, heather-like flowers are produced in late winter and spring. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1.2m x 1.5m. Hardiness, H5.

Pieris japonica ‘Little Heath’ A compact evergreen shrub with narrow, slightly toothed leaves that are flushed pink when young with silver leaf margins. White, heather-like flowers are produced in late winter and spring.Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 60cm x 60cm. Hardiness, H5.

Pieris japonica ‘Mountain Fire’ A evergreen shrub with narrow, slightly toothed, green-chestnut-brown leaves that are red when young. White, heather-like flowers are produced in late winter and spring. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, up to 4m x 3m. Hardiness, H5.

Pieris japonica 'Variegata'

Pinus sylvestris

Pittosporum ‘Silver Queen’

Pittosporum tenuifolium

Pittosporum tenuifolium A bushy, evergreen shrub with small, wavy, yellow leaves with irregular green edges. Black-red fragrant flowers are produced in spring and summer. Plant in ‘Abbotsbury Gold’ full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 1.5cm. Hardiness: H4. Pittosporum tenuifolium A bushy, mound forming, evergreen shrub with small, wavy, bronze-purple leaves. Black-red fragrant flowers are produced in spring and summer. Plant in ‘Tom Thumb’ full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1m x 60cm. Hardiness: H4. Pittosporum tenuifolium A bushy, upright, evergreen shrub with small, wavy, light green leaves. Black-red fragrant flowers are produced in spring and summer. This variety is very ‘Trims Hedger’ good for hedging. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 2m. Hardiness: H4. Pittosporum tenuifolium A bushy, mound forming, evergreen shrub with small, wavy, grey-green with white and pink edges. Black-red fragrant flowers are produced in spring and ‘Victoria’ summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1m x 60cm. Hardiness: H4. Potentilla fruticosa ‘Abbotswood’ Potentilla fruticosa ‘Elizabeth’

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Pink A compact, upright, bushy shrub with small, green leaves made up of narrow leaflets. Large deep pink flowers with bright yellow inners are produced Beauty’ PBR AGM throughout summer and early autumn. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H7. Potentilla fruticosa ‘Princess’ A compact, bushy shrub with small, green leaves made up of narrow leaflets. Large pink flowers with bright yellow inners are produced throughout summer, with the flower edges bleaching to white in full sun. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H7.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Red Ace’ A compact, bushy shrub with small, green leaves made up of narrow leaflets. Bright red flowers, with bright yellow on the undersides of petals, are produced throughout summer, with the flowers fading in full sun. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H7. Potentilla fruticosa A compact, bushy shrub with small, green leaves made up of narrow leaflets. Yellow-copper orange flowers are produced throughout summer, with the ‘Tangerine’ flowers fading in full sun. Plant in full sun, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H7.

Prunus 'Kanzan'

Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry A dense, evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves that are dark green above and paler below. Fragrant, upright, white flowers are produced in late-spring, Laurel) followed by red fruit. This shrub makes an excellent hedging plant. It can be trimmed to shape. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist, well-drained soil. On shallow chalk, leaves may become yellow. Mature height and spread, 8m x 10m. Hardiness, H5. Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' Prunus lusitanica (Portugal A dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with red stems and glossy, dark green leaves. Small, fragrant white flowers, grouped on stalks, are produced in early Laurel) summer. Red fruit often follows. This is an excellent hedging plant that can be kept compact by regular trimming. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 5-7m, if left untrimmed. Hardiness: H5. Prunus 'Okame'

Prunus serrula

Prunus 'Snow Goose'

Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn) A dense, bushy deciduous shrub or tree with small, oval, dark green leaves. Heads of white flowers are produced in spring, followed by black-blue fruit (Sloes), which are often used to make gin or vodka. Makes a good hedging plant. Plant in full sun, in any moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 5m (if grown as a tree) x 4m. Hardiness: H7. Prunus x subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ Pyracantha ‘Mohave Silver’ An autumn and winter favourite, this evergreen shrub produces fantastic bright orange berries in autumn which keep birds going through the winter. An evergreen shrub with small dark green and silver variegated leaves. Flat heads of white flowers are produced in spring, followed by orange berries which last into autumn and winter. It can be trained against a wall or fence. Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, Pyracantha ‘Orange Glow’ An upright-spreading, spiny, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Flat heads of white flowers are produced in early summer, followed by orange-red berries. Makes a good hedging plant and can also be grown against a wall or fence. Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H6. Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ An upright, spiny, evergreen shrub with red tinged shoots and glossy, dark green leaves. Flat heads of white flowers are produced in early summer, followed by golden yellow berries. Makes a good hedging plant and can also be grown against a wall or fence. Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H6. Pyracantha ‘Teton’ AGM A vigorous, upright, spiny, evergreen shrub with glossy, wavy margined, bright green leaves. Flat heads of white flowers are produced in early summer, followed by yellow-orange berries. Makes a good hedging plant and can also be grown against a wall or fence. Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 5m x 3m. Hardiness: H6. Pyracantha coccinea 'Red An autumn and winter favourite, this evergreen shrub produces fantastic red berries in autumn which keep birds going through the winter. It can be trained Column' against a wall or fence, or left freestanding and trimmed to the desired height and shape. Thorny stems make this plant great for use as an intruder deterrent.- An evergreen shrub with small green leaves. Flat heads of white flowers are produced in spring, followed by red berries which last into autumn Pyracantha 'Golden Charmer'

Quercus petraea (Sessile A spreading, deciduous tree with ridged, grey bark. Leaves that are dark green and lobed, with yellow stalks. Acorns are produced in autumn. Oak) Plant in full sun or partial shade, in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: eventually 30m x 20m. Hardiness: H7. Quercus robur (English Oak) A rugged, spreading, deciduous tree with fissured grey bark-brown bark. Dark green, many lobed leaves are produced in spring, followed by acorns in autumn. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 35m x 25m. Hardiness: H6.

Rhaphioleips umbellata A bushy, evergreen shrub with oval or lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves. Fragrant, white flowers, sometimes tinged pink, are produced in cone shapes in early summer. Plant in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil with shelter from cold winds. Mature height and spread, 1.5m x 1.5m. Hardiness, H4.

Rhododendron ‘Shamrock’ A compact, evergreen shrub with oval, dark green leaves. Trusses of funnel-shaped, pale yellow flowers with spotted insides are produced in abundance in spring. This rhododendron is very hardy and can be planted in a container. Plant in sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil that is acidic. Mature height and spread, 75cm x 75cm. Hardiness, H6. Rhododendron 'Praecox'

Ribes alpinum A compact, mound forming deciduous shrub with smooth stems and lobed, mid-green leaves. Green-yellow, bell-shaped flowers are produced in spring in upright clusters. Male and female flowers are produced on separate plants. Female flowers are followed by dark red fruits. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well drained soil. Mature height and spread: 60cm x 90cm. Hardiness: H6. Ribes laurifolium An evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green leaves. Groups of cup-shaped, green-cream flowers are produced in late winter, with the female flowers producing berries that turn from red to black. Plant in sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H5.

Ribes odoratum An erect, deciduous shrub with hairy young shoots and 3-5 lobed, bright green leaves, which turn red and purple in autumn. Small, tubular, fragrant yellow flowers are produced in pendent racemes in mid and late spring, followed by black berries. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2m x 2m. Hardiness: H6. Ribes sanguineum ‘King An upright, deciduous shrub with rounded toothed, light green leaves that are slightly hairy. Dark red flowers, pendulous flowers are produced in spring, Edward VII’ followed by blue-black fruit. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 1.5m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H6. Ribes sanguineum ‘White An upright, deciduous shrub with rounded toothed, light green leaves that are slightly hairy. Creamy-white flowers are produced in spring, followed by Icicle’ blue-black fruit. Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2m x 2m. Hardiness: H6

Rosa ‘Felicia’

Rosa ‘Madge’

Rosa ‘The Fairy’

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea'

Rosa canina

Rosa 'Francois Juranville'

Rosa glauca

Rosa 'Mermaid'

Rosmarinus ‘Miss Jessop’s An upright, evergreen shrub with small, linear, aromatic, dark green leaves. Small, blue, lipped flowers are produced from mid-spring to early summer. Plant Upright’ in full sun, in any well-drained poor or moderate soil. Mature height and spread: 2m x 2m. Hardiness: H4. Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Capri’ A spreading, evergreen shrub with small, linear, aromatic, dark green leaves. Small, pale blue, lipped flowers are produced from mid-spring to early summer. (Prostratus Group) Plant in full sun, in any well-drained poor or moderate soil. Mature height and spread: 15cm x 1m. Hardiness: H4. Rubus cockburnianus A dense, spreading, deciduous shrub with arching, pricky stems with a bright white bloom on them in winter. Dark green leaves made up of ovate leaflets are produced in spring and are white and hairy underneath. Racemes of saucer-shaped, purple flowers are produced in summer, followed by black berries. Plant in full sun, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 2.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H6. Rubus cockburnianus ‘Golden Vale’ Salix alba This willow is a fast growing species, which can be grown as a spreading tree or coppiced for its stem colour. The leaves are dull green, with blue undersides when young. Yellow male catkins and yellow-green female catkins are produced in spring, as the leaves emerge. Young stems are grey-brown.

Salix alba var. vitellina This willow has bright golden yellow young stems. It can be grown as a spreading tree or coppiced for its stem colour. The leaves are dull green, with blue undersides when young. Yellow male catkins and yellow-green female catkins are produced in spring, as the leaves emerge. Height and spread, 12m x 8m or more. Salix alba var. vitellina This willow is a male clone of Salix alba and can be grown as a spreading tree or coppiced for its stem colour. The leaves are dull green, with blue ‘Chermesina’ undersides when young. Yellow male catkins are produced in spring, as the leaves emerge. Young stems are carmine red. Salix babylonica var. This twisted willow adds interesting shape to any garden. It has acid green new growth in spring, which turns to bright yellow in winter once the leaves fall. Pekinensis tortuosa ‘Caradoc’ Height and spread, 15m x 8m. Salix candida This willow has large furry leaves and thick furry stems. It forms a tall, woody shrub if left uncoppiced. It has mahogany brown stems and produces ornamental soft catkins in spring. It can be coppiced to encourage straight stems to be produced. Height, 3m. Salix cinerea (Grey Willow) This willow has large, grey, oval shaped leaves. It forms a tall shrub, or small tree if uncoppiced. Stems are grey-brown, with yellow-red young growth. Soft or furry ornamental catkins are produced in spring, referred to as ‘pussy willows’. Coppicing will encourage young, straight stems for winter colour. Height and spread, 12m x 8m. Salix daphnoides ‘Continental This fast growing willow has dark green, narrow, slightly serrated leaves. It is an upright shrub, turning into a spreading tree if left uncoppiced. Young stems Purple’ (Violet Willow) are dark purple. Silky grey catkins are produced in late winter. Coppicing will encourage young, straight stems for winter colour. Height and spread, 8m x 6m. Salix daphnoides ‘Deep This fast growing willow has dark green, narrow, slightly serrated leaves. It is an upright shrub, which will turn into a spreading tree is left uncoppiced. Purple’ Young stems are a wonderful dark purple colour, with older wood turning grey-green. Annual coppicing will produce straight stems with the best winter colour. Salix fragilis (Crack Willow) Taking its name from the noise that the breaking branches make, this willow can form a spreading tree, or can be coppiced for its stem colour. Finely toothed, dark green leaves with paler undersides are produced with green catkins in spring. Young stems are olive brown. Height and spread if grown as a tree and left untrimmed, 15m x 15m. Salix fragilis var. decipiens This willow has thin, dark green leaves and forms an upright shrub, turning into a spreading tree if left uncoppiced. The young stems are pale, with older (White Welsh Willow) wood turning a darker olive brown. Annual coppicing will produce straight stems with the best winter colour Height, 5-7m. Salix Mixed Hedging Pack Willow makes a fantastic hedge or screen. This pack contains plants of different willow species, to allow you to create an interesting and colourful hedge with bright stems in winter and fluffy catkins in spring. The pack will contain a selection of the following species, depending on availability: Salix pyrifolia, Salix Harrisons, Salix viminalis, Salix Shrubby, Salix alba var. Vitellina, Salix daphnoides and Salix alba. Salix nigricians (Black Willow) The brilliant black stems of this willow make it a favourite. Leaves are dark green, with catkins produced in spring. Young stems are dark black, with a purple tint. Annual coppicing will produce straight stems with the best winter colour. Height, 10m. Salix Oriental Shrubby This tall, elegant willow is thought to originate from China, but it's exact origin is unknown. It has bright green to red stems, which give fantastic colour in Willow winter. Long silver catkins are produced in spring, followed by narrow green leaves. It can reach 3m tall, with little branching, making it good for weaving. Salix pentandra (Bay Willow) This willow produces glossy dark green leaves in spring, with catkins produced in early summer. Young stems are brown-green. If left uncoppiced, this willow will form a spreading shrub or small tree. Annual coppicing will produce straight stems with the best winter colour. Height and spread, 10m. Salix purpurea ‘Cohu Blue’

Salix purpurea ‘Cohu Blue’ An elegant, arching, deciduous shrub with slender, blue-green leaves and blue-purple stems. In spring fluffy silver catkins are produced along the stems. Plant in full sun, in moist soil, avoiding shallow chalk. Coppice annually or every 2nd year to control vigour. Mature height and spread: 2m x 2m (if coppiced). Hardiness: H6. Salix purpurea ‘Dicky The fine stems of ‘Dicky Meadows’ make this a popular willow for basket making. This willow has slender, blue-green leaves, with catkins produced in Meadows’ spring. Young stems are yellow with red tips in winter. If left uncoppiced, the plant will form a spreading shrub or upright tree, with arching stems. Annual coppicing will produce straight stems with the best winter colour. Salix purpurea ‘Green Dicks’ The fine stems of ‘Green Dicks’ make this a popular willow for basket making. This willow has slender, blue-green leaves. Young stems are pale green-yellow, changing to a white-green in winter. If left uncoppiced, the plant will form a spreading shrub or upright tree, with arching stems. Annual coppicing will produce straight stems with the best winter colour. Salix purpurea ‘Nancy An elegant, arching, deciduous shrub with slender, grey-bue-green leaves and purple stems. In spring many small, silver, fluffy catkins are produced along the nd Saunders’ stems. Plant in full sun, in moist soil, avoiding shallow chalk. Coppice annually or every 2 year to control vigour. Mature height and spread: 2m x 2m (if coppiced). Hardiness: H6. Salix purpurea x viminalis x This willow has green leaves with furry young growth. Small grey-blue catkins are formed in April. It forms a shrub or small tree if left uncoppiced. Young rubra ‘Harrisons’ stems are mottled brown at the base, with burgundy-brown tips. Stems have little branching and can reach 8ft each year. Annual coppicing will produce straight stems with the best winter colour. Salix pyrifolia (Balsam S. pyrifolia is a willow with unusually shaped leaves, which are broader than other willow types. Young leaves are balsam scented in spring. Young leaf and Willow) tip growth is bright red in spring, turning green as it matures. Stems are russet-brown in winter, with plump bud scales. If left uncoppiced, the plant will form a spreading shrub, with arching stems. Annual coppicing will produce straight stems with the best winter colour. This willow can also be used to form Salix elaeagnos subsp. Angustifolia (S. rosmarinifolia) Salix sachalinensis ‘Sekka’ Also known as Japanese fantail willow, this willow has interesting flattened stems, making it popular for flower arranging. It’s leaves are held for a long period before dropping in early winter. Green leaves are produced in spring, after catkins which appear in February and turn from pink to yellow as they mature. Stems are red-brown and curve slightly. If left uncoppiced, the plant will form a spreading shrub, with arching stems. Annual coppicing will produce Salix triandra ‘Black Maul’ S. Triandra ‘Black Maul’ is a willow with great ornamental value, fragrance and is a favourite for basket making. Dark green, serrated leaves are produced in (Almond Leaved Willow) spring, with the undersides being lighter. New growth is dark purple-black and young stems are olive-brown. The leaves provide very bright autumn colour. If left uncoppiced, the plant will form a large shrub or small tree. Annual coppicing will produce straighter stems with the best winter colour. Salix viminalis (Common Traditionally used for basket making, this willow is robust and vigorous. Dark green leaves with grey, furry undersides are produced in spring. Catkins are Osier) produced in late winter, before leaves. Young stems are green-yellow. If left uncoppiced, the plant will form a large shrub or small tree. Annual coppicing will produce straighter stems with the best winter colour. Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty' PBR Sambucus nigra f. An upright, bushy, deciduous shrub with large, almost black leaves, made up of deeply cut leaflets. Large heads of pale pink flowers are produced in early porphyrophylla ‘Eva’ (Black summer, fading to grey-white and followed by black berries. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 6m x 6m. Hardiness: H6. Lace) (PBR) Sambucus nigra Pulverulenta An upright, bushy, deciduous shrub. Large leaves have toothed leaflets, marbled green and cream. Large heads of white flowers are produced in early summer, followed by black berries. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H5. Sarcococca confusa A rounded, bushy shrub elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves. Clusters of highly fragrant white flowers are produced along stems in winter, followed by black berries. Plant in shade, in moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2m x 1m. Hardiness: H5.

Sarcococca hookeriana var. A clump forming, evergreen, winter flowering shrub with slightly variegated leaves and purple stems. Cream-white flowers are produced during winter Digyna ‘Purple Stem’ months and are highly fragrant. Plant in shade, in moist, well drained soil. Mature height and spread, 5ft X 6ft. Hardiness: H5.

Sarcococca orientalis Sarcococca ruscifolia Sarcococca, also known as Christmas Box or Sweet Box, are known for their sweetly scented flowers. This Sarcococca is a dense, evergreen, bushy shrub. Arching stems bear glossy, ovate, dark green leaves. Fragrant white flowers are produced in winter, followed by red berries. This shrub makes a good plant for a container placed near the house, to allow the scent to be enjoyed in winter. Plant in any moist but well-drained, reasonable fertile soil in deep or Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis 'Dragon Gate' Skimmia confusa ‘Kew Green’

Skimmia japonica ‘Redruth’ A vigorous, upright evergreen shrub with large, dark green, oval leaves to 10cm long.. Red flower buds are produced in autumn, opening to fragrant, white-pink flowers in spring. This is a female form, so red berries are produced in summer. Plant in shade, in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. If this shrub is planted in full sun, it may show leaf yellowing. Mature height and spread, 1.5m x 1.5m. Hardiness, H5. Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ A compact, evergreen shrub with mid-sized, dark green, oval leaves to 10cm long, with red leaf edges. Dark red flower buds are produced in autumn, opening to fragrant, white-pink flowers in spring. This is a male form, so berries are not produced. Plant in shade, in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. If this shrub is planted in full sun, it may show leaf yellowing. Mature height and spread, 1m x 1m. Hardiness, H5. Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’

Solanum laxum ‘Album’ An evergreen or semi-evergreen climber with pointed, green leaves. Fragrant white flowers are produced in summer and autumn, followed by black fruit. Plant in full sun, in well drained soil. Tolerates chalky soil. Mature height: 6m. Hardiness: H4.

Sorbus aucuparia

Spiraea 'Arguta'

Spiraea japonica ‘Goldflame’ A clump-forming, deciduous shrub with narrow, oval leaves that start orange-red, then turn bright yellow and age to mid-green. Pink bowl-shaped flowers are produced in clusters in mid- and late summer. Plant in full sun in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 90cm x 90cm. Hardiness: H6. Spiraea nipponica An upright, deciduous shrub with arching stems of small, oval, dark green leaves. Many clusters of white flowers are produced in midsummer.Plant in full ‘Snowmound’ sun in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 1m. Hardiness: H6. Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ A compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with oval, green leaves. Fragrant, lavender-pink flowers are produced in dense panicles in late spring and early summer. Plant in full sun, in fertile, humus rich, well-drained, alkaline soil. Grows well on chalk. Mature height and spread: 1.5m x 1.5m. Hardiness: H5.

Syringa pubescens subsp. An erect, spreading, deciduous shrub with lance-shaped to oval leaves that are red-green when young, then dark green. Highly fragrant, lilac-pink flowers microphylla are produced in small panicles in early summer and often again in autumn. Plant in full sun, in fertile, humus rich, well-drained, alkaline soil. Grows well on chalk. Mature height and spread: 6m x 6m. Hardiness: H6. Syringa vulgaris (Lilac) A sprading shrub or small tree with heart-shaped, mid-green leaves. Fragrant lilac flowers are produced in conical clusters from late spring to early summer. Plant in full sun, in fertile, humus rich, well-drained, alkaline soil. Grows well on chalk. Mature height and spread: to 7m x 7m. Hardiness: H6. Syringa vulgaris ‘Madame Lemoine’ Taxus baccata A dense evergreen shrub with slender, dark green leaves. Bark is scaly, purple-brown. Small male cones and bright red female fruits are formed. Very good for growing as a hedge and for topiary. Slow growing. Plant in sun or shade, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 15m x 10m. Hardiness: H7.

Taxus baccata ‘Dovastonii A dense. Spreading, evergreen shrub or small tree with golden yellow shoots and yellow margined leaves. Bark is scaly, purple-brown. Small male cones and Aurea’ bright red female fruits are formed. Very good for growing as a hedge and for topiary. Slow growing. Plant in sun or shade, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 4m x 2m. Hardiness: H7. Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata A dense, evergreen shrub with slender, dark green leaves with yellow margins. Bark is scaly, purple-brown. Small male cones and bright red female fruits Aureomarginata’ are formed. Very good for growing as a hedge and for topiary. Slow growing. Plant in sun or shade, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 4m x 1-2m. Hardiness: H7. Teucrium fruticans

Thuja plicata A dense, columnar, evergreen conifer with spreading branches of flat sprays of mid-dark green, scale-like leaves.Small cones are also produced. This plant makes a good hedging plant. Plant at 2ft spacing for hedging. Plant in full sun, in deep, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, up to 30m x 6m if untrimmed. Hardiness: H6. Thuja plicata ‘Collyer’s Gold’ A dense, columnar, relatively slow growing conifer with golden yellow younger and bright green older foliage. Lower branches have a billowing habit and (Western Red Cedar) show red-brown bark. Small oblong cones are produced. Plant in full sun, in deep, moist but well-drained soil. Mature height and spread, 2m-2m.

Trachylospermum asiaticum

Trachylospermum A woody, evergreen climber with pointed, oval leaves that are dark green and cream variegated. In winter leaves are flushed red and pink. White, jasminoides ‘Variegata’ star-shaped, fragrant flowers are produced in mid and late summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height: 9m. Hardiness: H4. Tracylospermum jasminoides

Viburnum caecephalum

Viburnum farreri This viburnum is an upright shrub with dark green, oval leaves, which have a bronze tinge when young and turn to red-purple in autumn. Fragrant white flowers are borne in late autumn-winter, followed by bright red fruits. Plant in any moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread: 3m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H6 Viburnum harryanum An upright, bushy shrub with small, rounded, dark green leaves. Small, tubular, white flowers are produced in late spring, followed by black fruits. Plant in any moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread, 3m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H6.

Viburnum lantana A vigorous, upright, deciduous shrub with broad, finely toothed, grey-green leaves which turn red in autumn. Small tubular white flowers are produced in loose domed cymes in late spring and early summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 5m x 4m. Hardiness: H7. Viburnum opulus A vigorous, bushy, deciduous shrub with maple-like dark green leaves, which turn bright red in autumn. Flat heads of white flowers are produced in spring and early summer, followed by bright red berries. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any moist, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 5m x 4m. Hardiness: H6. Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Mariesii’

Viburnum tinus

Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ A dense, evergreen shrub with dark green, oval leaves. It produces pale pink flower buds, opening to white flowers in late winter for a long period throughout spring. Plant in any moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread, 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H4

Viburnum tinus ‘Gwenllian’ A compact, bushy shrub with dark green oval leaves. Broad heads of dark pink flower buds open to reveal white-pink flowers for a long period from late winter, followed by purple berries. Plant in any moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread, 2.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H4

Viburnum tinus ‘Lisarose’ PBR A bushy shrub with dark green oval leaves. Broad heads of red-pink flower buds open to reveal white flowers for a long period from late winter and well into spring. Plant in any moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread, 2.5m x 2.5m. Hardiness: H4

Viburnum x bodnantense An upright, deciduous shrub with ovate to oblong, dark green, veined leaves. Clusters of heavily scented, tubular, dark pink flowers that age to white are ‘Dawn’ produced from late autumn to spring on bare branches. Plant in any moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread, 3m x 2m. Hardiness: H6. Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' Viburnum x burkwoodii An open, bushy, semi evergreen shrub with thick, dark green leaves with a pale underside. Tubular, fragrant white flowers are produced in spring, followed by fruit which turns from red to black. Plant in any moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mature height and spread, 3m x 3m. Hardiness: H6.

Vinca difformis

Weigela ‘ Nana Variegata’ A deciduous, upright-rounded shrub with oval-pointed, dark green leaves with creamy yellow margins. Bell-shaped, Pale pink flowers are produced in early summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1-2m x 1-1.5m. Hardiness: H6.

Weigela ‘Florida Variegata’

Weigela florida ‘Foliis A deciduous, spreading shrub with arching stems of oval-pointed, bronze-green leaves. Funnel -shaped, dark pink flowers with pale pink insides are Purpureis’ produced in late spring and summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: 1m x 2m. Hardiness: H6. Wisteria florida ‘Alba’

Wisteria florida 'Caroline'

Wisteria sinensis A vigorous, twining, deciduous climber with dark green leaves made up of many leaflets. Dense, pendulous racemes of lilac-blue flowers are produced in mid spring, sometimes followed by bean-like seed pods. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in fertile, well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: to 9m x indefinite. Hardiness: H6. Wisteria sinensis ‘Prolific’

X Cupressocyparis leylandii A dense, fast growing, evergreen shrub with flat sprays of dark green leaves. Dark brown female cones are produced. This is an excellent hedging plant, which can be compact with regular pruning. Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any well-drained soil. Mature height and spread: up to 35m x 4m, if left untrimmed. Regular trimming will contain growth. Hardiness: H6.

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