Herbaceous perennials bring a riot of colours into the garden. We offer hundreds of different varieties which are suitable for all sorts of situations and for flowering at almost any time of year
Hardy, woodland species from the Himalaya. Thick fleshy stems carry quite large mid-green leaves, beneath which white flowers are borne in summer followed by large red fruit. Very attractive and unusual. H: 25cm
Very pretty, very small hardy perennial for a sunny spot, perhaps in a gravel garden or a pot - compact rosettes of stiffly upright grass-like foliage. Upright, wiry flower stems carry palest blue, almost white, flowers throughout summer. Easy to grow and very rewarding. H:10cm
A non-flowering variety of 'Lamb's Ears' with silvery greyish-white leaves. Will spread gently and form useful ground cover. Prefers a sunny well-drained site in full sun. Fully hardy. H: about 20cm
Much like a giant, prickle-free, thistle this hardy perennial will enjoy full sun and well drained soils. Silvery, serrated foliage, tall, stiff flowering stems and large globular pink flowers with silvery-papery bracts in summer. Much loved by bees and butterflies and an important component of naturalist planting schemes. Fully hardy. H: 100cm
Densely tufted perennial grass with erect filament-like green leaves and soft feathery greenish/white-buff panicles throughout summer. Hardy. H:60cm. Well-drained, full sun.
Evergreen perennial, forming a basal rosette of leaves and bearing large creamy-yellow flowers from mid-summer onwards. Deadhead individual spent flowers and remove spent flowering stems to encourage additional blooms. Fully hardy. Plant in full sun in well drained soil - for example, a raised bed would be ideal if the garden gets very wet in winter. H: 60cm
Erect, clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped, toothed dark green leaves. Graceful branches carry masses of rosy pink-flushed, white flowers with pink to yellow-brown centres in late summer. Best in full sun and in moist, fertile and reasonably well drained soil. Fully hardy.. H:1m
(Synonym: Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) Late-flowering, fully hardy perennial, with rich magenta-red flowers with yellow centres.Very attractive to bees and butterflies and will add a vivid splash of colour to the late summer garden. Enjoys full sun but will equally flourish in dappled shade. Pinch back growing tips in spring and early summer to create a compact and very floriferous plant, and divide clumps every thrdr year if desired. H:80cm
(Synonym: Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) Hardy herbaceous perennial for a sunny position and in soils that are reasonably rich and not prone to getting very dry in summer. Pale lavender, semi-double flowers emerge in mid-September. Attracts butterflies and bees. Height :60cm
Clump forming perennial perfect for the shady patch. Lobed mid green basal leaves. Very fragrant tiny bell shaped greenish flowers along a long flower stem in early summer. Full of partial shade. Hardy. H:50cm.
