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DAHLIA VARABILIS PICCOLO DWARF
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Mixed colours and masses of single
blooms early in the season till frosts. Great also for tubs. Sun, 30cm.
Perennial
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CODE B
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DELPHINIUM DARK BLUE DARK BEE
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Fountain series. 75-90cm. Bie-per.
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CODE A
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DELPHINIUM LILAC PINK WHITE BEE
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Fountain series. 75-90cm. Bie-per.
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CODE A
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DELPHINIUM MIXED
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From blue to pink, white and purple. 75-90cm.
Bie-per.
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CODE A
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DELPHINIUM ROSE PINK LIGHT BEE
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Clear Springs series. 75-90cm.
Bie-per.
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CODE A
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DELPHINIUM WHITE LIGHT BEE
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Clear Springs series. 75-90cm. Bie-per.
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CODE A
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NOTE: Best if delphinium seed is chilled for approx 4 weeks. You will get
better results.
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DIANTHUS ALPINUS
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Tight clump of dark green foliage and bright
scarlet pink flowers in summer. Although a short lived perennial it is
very showy. Dryish, sun, 20cm.
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CODE B
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DIANTHUS CHARMS F 1 SERIES ANNUAL
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Grown for profuse flowering.
Single flowers are up to 4cm across. 20cm.
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DIANTHUS CHARM SCARLET
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Brilliant scarlet-red.
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CODE A
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DIANTHUS CHARM WHITE
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Pure white.
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CODE A
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DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS
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Cottage Pinks. Sweetly scented single to double
flowers in summer. Various shades of pink. So enchanting in the garden.
Can just about put them anywhere and they will do well. Sun or p/shade,
30cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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DIANTHUS SUPER PARFAIT RASPBERRY
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Outstanding performer. Unique
layering of rich colour. Royal crimson with eye in the middle. Annual,
sun, 20cm.
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CODE A
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DIASCIA BARBERAE ROSE QUEEN
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Particularly nice cultivar, even
growth and colour. Excellent choice for borders tubs or
pots, with delicate looking flowing foliage. Sun, 30cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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DICENTRA SPECTABILIS WHITE HEART
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Deeply cut mid-green foliage.
Exquisite white heart shaped flowers in spring and summer. P/shade.
60cm. Hardy perennial. Chill 6 weeks.
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CODE B
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DIERAMA PULCHERRIMUM
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Strap-like foliage. Arching flower stalks of pink shades. Needs a little
protection from hard frosts. Dryish soil.
1.2m, sun. Perennial.
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CODE B
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DRACOCEPHALUM GRANDIFLORUM
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Whorls of rich purple blue flowers in
summer. Needs well drained soil to do well. Unusual and great to mix
with. Sun, 60cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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DRACOCEPHALUM MOLDAVICA
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Good summer filler. Erect aromatic plant
with violet blue to purple flowers. Great bee plant. Sun, 60cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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ECHINACEA WHITE SWAN
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Large pure white flowers with a brown centre,
in the traditional coneflower form. Really pretty in a white garden.
Sun, 1m. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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ECHINOPS RITRO
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Blue globe-like flowerheads. Large deeply cut
leaves. Of upright habit it is very useful in the herbaceous border.
Flowers can be dried. Sun, 1m. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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ECHIUM BLUE BEDDER
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E. Plantagineum. Bushy compact plants with
bright violet-blue upturned bell like flowers. Looks great in masses and
wonderful for those hard to fill areas like banks. Bees love it. Sun,
dryish soil, 45cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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ERYNGIUM ALPINUM
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Deeply cut glossy foliage. Conical deep blue
flowerheads in summer. Very striking plant anywhere. Sun, 80cm. Hardy
perennial. Chill 3 weeks.
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CODE B
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ESCHSCHOLZIA CALIFORNICA WHITE LINEN
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Soft bushy silver foliage
with white poppy flowers. What more could you ask for?! Needs dryish
soil and sun. 30cm. Annual to Per.
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CODE A
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EUPHORBIA MYRSINITES
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Trailing species with blue-green oval leaves.
Bright yellow bracts. Ideal for containers or a low wall to see it
trail. Sun, Dryish soil, 20cm. Perennial.
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CODE B
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EUPHORBIA POLYCHROMA
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Deep green leaves and heads of bright
chrome-yellow flowers in spring and summer. Rounded bushy habit. 45cm.
Sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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EVENING PRIMROSE DWARF PINK
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Oenothera Speciosa. Soft
pink blooms. Great for hot dry areas. Lovely variety to grow. Annual to
perennial. Sun, 40cm.
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CODE A
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EVENING PRIMROSE TALL
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O. Lamarckiana. Rosettes of green leaves
form on the ground in the first year. In the second year stems rise up
and produce clear yellow flowers. Wonderful summer colour for meadows.
Oil is extracted from the seeds of this variety. Sun, 120cm. Biennial.
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CODE A
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EVENING PRIMROSE WHITE
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O. Pallida. Also known as the Jasmine
Primrose. Huge flowers for the size of the plant, really quite pretty.
Needs a dry area. 45cm, sun. Annual to perennial.
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CODE B
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FIBIGIA CLYPEATA
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Like a mini honesty. Decorative seed pods either
for fresh or dried use. Sun, 45cm. Bie.-per.
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CODE A
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FILIPENDULA PALMATA NANA
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Soft plumes of tiny pink flowers in late
summer. Deeply cut foliage. Looks effective in a border or a little
group. Not too dry. Sun, 50cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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FOXGLOVE ALBA
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White form of the common foxglove. 1m. Sun or
p/shade. Bie.to per.
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CODE A
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FOXGLOVE APRICOT BEAUTY
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Soft apricot with a hint of pink. Lovely.
1m. Bie. to per.
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CODE A
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FOXGLOVE MERTONENSIS
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Glossy dark green foliage and large flowers,
sort of the colour of crushed strawberries. Great colour. Moistish,
p/shade. 1m. Biennial to perennial.
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CODE A.
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FOXGLOVE MIXED
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Different colours, great for background filling.
Bie. to perennial.
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CODE A
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FOXGLOVE X SIBERICA
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A little foxglove in comparison to the others.
Tiny creamy green flowers and more glossy looking leaves. A little
treasure. Sun. 70cm. Perennial.
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CODE B
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NOTE: Foxgloves are better with light for germination. Sprinkle seed on
surface, do not let dry out.
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FREESIA ROYAL CROWN
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Pretty mix of colours. High yielding. Easy to
grow from seed with quick results. Protect from heavy frosts. Soak seed
overnight. 30cm, sun. Perennial.
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CODE B
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FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS
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Slender stems of 30cm, each bearing one
nodding goblet shaped flower of maroon, or green or combination. A
special little flower for the spring and wonderful to see in groups. Mix
in the shady border with trilliums and other treasures. P/shade, 30cm.
Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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GAILLARDIA ARISTATA
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Aromatic greyish leaves. Brilliant red
daisy-like flowers with a yellow rim. A traditional flower of the
American prairies - lovely to see en masse. -See wildflower section.
40-50cm, sun, dryish soil. Annual to perennial.
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CODE A
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GALEGA OFFICINALIS ALBA
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Excellent cottage plant with white
flowers. Give it some room though as it reaches 1-1.5m. We were not sure
about this plant ourselves and put it in the temporary garden. Really
pleased with it and now Galega has been shifted to the back of the white
garden. Needs moistish soil. Sun or p/shade. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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GAURA LINDHEIMERI
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Loosely branched stems of narrow green leaves.
Long sprays of beautiful white flowers, sometimes with a pinkish tinge,
in summer. Has a flowing effect and wonderful to mix with. Perennial if
in a well drained site with sun. 1m.
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CODE B
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GAZANIA KISS ROSE
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F1 Hybrid. Irresistible in terms of performance,
uniformity and flower colour. Compact plant habit. Dryish, sun. 20cm.
Annual.
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CODE A
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GENTIANA ASCLEPIADEA
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Willow Gentian. Arching stems of rich violet
blue flowers in late summer to autumn. Moistish, 90cm, sun or p/shade.
Chill 6 weeks. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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GENTIANA RHINDO
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Royal blue flowers in late summer on tall stems.
Lightly support as the flowers are exquisite. Chill 6 weeks. Sun or
p/shade. 60cm. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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GENTIANA X SEPTEMFIDA
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Rich blue flowers. 20cm, sun. Hardy
perennial
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CODE B
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GEUM LADY STRATHEDEN
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Bright yellow flowers, nice to mix with.
Bie.- per. 60cm.
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CODE A
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GEUM MRS BRADSHAW
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Red flowers with bricky tones in summer.
Wonderful mixed in the herbaceous border. Both geums are great gap
fillers and so easy to grow. 60cm. Sun. Biennial to perennial.
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CODE A
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GERANIUM CRANESBILL MIXED
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Including Phaeum and Endressii. Sun.
Perennial.
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CODE B
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GERANIUM ZONAL MIXED
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Great colours from salmons to pinks. Great in
pots.
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CODE B
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GILIA CAPITATA
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Fern-like foliage and tiny soft lavender blue
flowers. Great to grow with other pastel plants like Viscaria, Silene
Armeria and Clarkia. Can direct sow. 50cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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GILIA TRICOLOUR BIRDS EYE
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Lavender and white trumpet shaped
flowers with golden throats and purple rims. If that is not enough the
flowers are fragrant too. Sun, dry soil, 30cm. Ann.
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CODE A
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GOMPHRENA STRAWBERRY FIELDS DWARF
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G.Haageana. A
profusion of brilliant deep red flowers. Use fresh or dried. Wonderful
with gypsophila. 30cm, sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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GOURDS COUR-TORS HATIVE
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Recent release of new breeding. 20cm
strongly curved shape resembling the curved neck of a swan. Bright
golden orange skin. Sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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GOURDS SMALL SORTS MIXED
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Intriguing mix of the prettiest small
gourds - many shapes, some warted. Harvest when the skins are hard. Sun.
Annual.
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CODE A
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GUNNERA MANICATA
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Grown for its massive leaves. Moistish soil.
1.5m. Sun or p/shade.
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CODE B
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GYPSOPHILA BABY'S BREATH
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G. Paniculata. Delicate stems of white
airy blooms. Use fresh or dried. Looks great in dried bouquets with
dried Statice. Contains approx. 50% doubles. 1m. Sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE A
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GYPSOPHILA PACIFICA PINK
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Clouds of pretty light pink flowers.
Wonderful to mix in the herbaceous border. Use fresh or dried. 90cm.
Sun. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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HELIOTROPE
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H. Arborescens Sweetly scented deep violet blue flowers
in summer. Pretty plant for a tub. Smothered with flowers in summer.
50cm, sun. Best as an annual.
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CODE A
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HELLEBORUS MIXED
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Various colours including deep red. Chill 4
weeks. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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HESPERIS MATRONALIS
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Long spikes of deliciously scented lilac
flowers in summer. Try planting a group under a window to let the scent
in. 50cm. Sun. Annual.
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CODE A
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HESPERIS MATRONALIS ALBA
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White variety of the above, also scented.
60cm.
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CODE A
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HEUCHERA BRESSINGHAM HYBRIDS
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H. Sanguinea. Green leaves and a
range of flower colours from white to pinks and deep red. 60cm, sun or
p/shade. Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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HEUCHERA PALACE PURPLE
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H. Micrantha. Gorgeous purple burgandy
leaves. A must for any garden. Sprays of white flowers. 60cm, sun or
p/shade. Hardy Per. Light for germination.
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CODE B
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HOLLY
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Ilex Aquafolium. Traditional holly with its dark green spiny
leaves and red berries. Wonderful hedge or plant with other trees and
shrubs. 5m approx. Hardy tree. Soak seed overnight.
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CODE B
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HOLLYHOCK EBONY TOWERS
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Eye-catching blackish flowers.
120cm, sun. Bie.-per.
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CODE A
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HOLLYHOCK SP
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Mixed colours. Great back of border plants. 120cm,
sun. Biennial to per.
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CODE A
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HOSTA SP
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Mainly Sieboldiana and Blue Angel. Highly textured
blue-green leaves. A must for the shady garden along with Helleborus,
Rhodos and Azaleas. 60cm. Chill 6 weeks. Hardy per.
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CODE B
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HYPERICUM SP
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Semi-evergreen shrub smothered with large clear
yellow flowers in summer to autumn. Not fussy and easy from seed. 1.5m,
sun or p/shade. Hardy.
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CODE A
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IPOMOPSIS RUBRA
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Scarlet flowers perfect for meadow planting. Sun,
90cm. Annual.
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CODE A
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IRIS GREY SMOKE
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Semi-dwarf beardless flowers of unusual grey.
Hardy perennial.
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CODE B
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IRIS MIXED
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Mix of bearded and Spanish iris, different colours.
Hardy perennials.
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CODE B
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IRIS SETOSA HOOKERI
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Clump forming hardy per. with purplish blue
flowers in late spring. Moistish soil, sun. 60cm.
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CODE B
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IRIS SIBERICA
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Clump forming with rich dark purple flowers in
summer. Invaluable in a moist area and very showy. Sun, 90cm. Hardy
perennial.
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CODE B
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NOTE: Soak all Iris seed overnight in hot water for
best results.
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