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
A very compact from of columbine, bearing delightful soft pink flowers above fern-like foliage from srping and into early summer. Ideal for rockeries or for a small pot, fully hardy and happy in full sun or dappled shade in moist but well drained soils. Fully hardy. Final height will be no more than about 10cm
Very pretty dwarf columbine, with nodding salmon pink and cream flowers from May to June. Enjoys full sun or dappled shade in soils that remain slightly moist. Fully hardy and easy to grow. H: 10-20cm
Lovely spring flowering hardy perennial, perfect for dappled shade or full sn in moist but well drained soils. Pink, nodding flowers in spring and early summer. Responds well to being cut for flowers which will stimulate futher flowering shoots. Fully hardy. H: up to 70cm when established.
Low growing, sun-loving hardy perennial, producing a long lasting display of white or pink daisy-like flowers throughout much of the summer. Prefers a sunny and well drained location. Full hardy. H:about 20cm
Rhizomatous herbaceous perennial found in moist shaded woodland. Grow in humus rich moisture retentive soil. White tubed purple striped spathes occur in early spring appearing underneath little arrow-head shaped leaves. the spathes have an elongated tip which forms the 'mouse tail'. Hardy. H: 10cm.
Wonderful culinary herb with a unique lemon-aniseed flavour - excellent with chicken and fish as well. Half hardy and doing best in full sun and reasonably well drained soils. Overwinters happily in pots in a cold glasshouse. H:45cm-1m.
Clump-forming hardy perennial, with dark green foliage and purple flushed stems. Spreading panicles of cream flowers in late summer. Sun. Well drained or even dry soil preferred. H+W:1.5m
Sun-loving hardy perennial, valued for its silvery-green foliage and ability to thrive in hot, well drained conditions. Lance-shaped, usually coarsely toothed leaves, vividly white when young. Small, yellowish flowerheads are insignificant. Cut back from time to encourage fresh growth. H: 60cm
Very attractive large moisture and shade loving perennial. Clump forming. Fine dainty filigree foliage. Spires of soft creamy flowers in summer. Hardy. H:150cm.
Striking plant for a sunny well drained border. Grey-green thin basal leaves. Bright yellow flowers on a tall flower spike in early summer and later. H:70cm. Hardy.
Late summer flowering hardy perennial, with unusually high resistance to mildew, and a long lasting and splendid display of yellow-centred white flowers. Plant in full sun or light shade in rich and moist soil (dig in well rotted manure or garden compost if in doubt).
Late summer flowering hardy perennial, best grown in full sun and reliably moist soils - mulch well in spring if in doubt. Will form a loose and delicate mound of branching stems generously covered with very pretty pale lilac-blue flowers, with golden centres. Fully hardy. H: 50cm
