
Astrantia
Among the loveliest border perennials, the distinctive, papery flowers look like small pin cushions.
Read moreAmong the loveliest border perennials, the distinctive, papery flowers look like small pin cushions.
Read moreIrises are beautiful, often flamboyant plants that are easy to grow given the right place. There are three types of irises; ones with beards, ones without beards and ones that grow from bulbs.
Read moreMention to a gardener that you like Bergenias (Elephant ears) and you get a long, confused stare as though to say ‘what those boring things!’ But I really do like and respect these robustly formed, immensely useful plants.
Read moreThere are lots of types of Campanulas, all of which provide the border with a flowery, cottage feel. The other name for this variable bunch is Bellflower for the obvious reason as the flowers are bell-shaped.
Read moreThe term Tree Peony is a little confusing as it seems to describe a plant that grows to the height of a tree, which it does not. The main difference between Tree Peonies and their herbaceous cousins is that Tree peonies don’t die back in winter.
Read moreThese free-flowering, clump-forming plants can be divided into two groups: tall and upright with large, knob-like flowers or short and mounding with flat, wheel-like flowers.
Read moreWhen you place an order it goes into a pile with other orders. These are then collated into one ‘pulling’ list. We then go outside, onto the stock beds, and ‘pick’ the plants on the list ......
Read moreIn winter perennials are dormant which means that most plants will have no or very few leaves although....
Read moreThese stalwarts of the grand herbaceous border offer structure and well-defined height. Although there are many named varieties, most are expensive and difficult to obtain.
Read moreThe majority of our perennials are grown in pots, which means they can be planted at any time of the year including winter and early spring. When you want to plant them is up to you as the plants ....
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