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
Small hardy shrubby perennial, ideal for a sunny position on well drained soils, preferably facing south or south-west. Intense, deep purple flowers throughout summer up to the first frosts. Cut back in late spring to encourage new growth. H: 60-90cm. Don't plant in a frost pocket.
An eye-catching hardy perennial for a sunny and well-drained border. Tall, erect spires of bright purple flowers in summer will attract bees in profusion. Fully hardy. H: about 75cm
Clump forming perennial which likes a sunny freely draining border. Grey crinkly leaves. Terminal racemes of rose pink flowers throughout the summer. H:75cm. Hardy.
Late flowering perennial with lovely clear blue flowers from mid-summer to autumn. Prefers reasonably well drained soil and full sun. Reliably hardy in our garden. H: 1m. AGM
Sun-loving perennial, producing tall stems of rich blue flowers in late summer. Best in full sun and a sheltered spot in well drained soil. Hardy to -5C. H+S: 60cm
Stalwart hardy prennial for a sunny summer-flowering herbaceous border. Neat maounds of mid-green foliage topped with spires of white flowers throughout summer. Enjoys pretty well drained soil and dead head to encourage repeat flowering. Adored by bees and butterflies. Fully Hardy. Height: about 45cm
Clump forming hardy perennial suitable for mid border or naturalising. Dark reddish lambs tails-like flowers in mid summer. Attractive delicate foliage. Damp meadow plant so moister soils preferred; if in doubt mulch well. H:1m.
Clump forming perennial requiring some moisture and either full sun or light shade. Pinnate mid green-greyish leaves. Spires of fluffy white lambs tails in summer which attract bees and butterflies. Hardy. H: 1m.
A handsome clump forming hardy perennial with attractive divided foliage and stiff stems supporting white lambs-tail like flowers throughout the summer Typically plants of moist grasslands in China andJapan they enjoy full sun and moist but well drained soils. Fully hardy. H:1.5m.
Perennial rock plant. Basal rosettes of broad grey-green leaves. Long stems of white flowers with red spots. Full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy. H:40cm
Native to SW Ireland and the Iberian Peninsula, forming dense carpets of foliage in shady and moist positions. Sprays of delicate white flowers in early summer. Fully hardy. Height: 25cm
