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Rhodohypoxis baurii

A small, clump-forming, bulbous perennial. They bear single, star-shaped flowers in white, pink, red or purple, over tufts of grass-like, hairy leaves. Ideal for growing as ground cover in sun, they’re also suitable for growing in containers or granite troughs for alpine displays.

Prefers full sun and a very free draining soil.

H 10cm S 20cm

Rodgersia “Bronxe Peacock”

The sculptural foliage of this handsome perennial emerges each spring a bright reddish bronze colour before turning green, so it really adds a seasonal splash of colour. In summer, tall sprays of pink flowers are jettisoned upwards, and this creates yet another season of colour. Rodgersias however are popular just for their foliage shape and texture, which offers a wonderful contrast in borders or more naturalised planting schemes in reliably moist soils.

Prefers part shade and moist soil.

H 1m S 80cm

Rosa ‘Bridge of Sighs’

A really rewarding climbing rose to grow, the beautiful semi double flowers open wide in good sized clusters giving a great impact for a long time throughout the summer and the perfume is strong which is always a pleasure. This can be grown in the ground or in a big pot, so long as you feed and water on a regular basis.

We stock a variety of climbing roses.

H 2.5m S 1.2m

Rudbeckia ‘Prairie Glow’

This is an incredible, multi-coloured variety of this reliable perennial. Long dark stems support endless flowers in shades of orange-red & bronze with golden yellow tips. The perfect plant to complement your autumn palette. Large flowers appear in abundance from mid to late summer and are excellent for cutting.

We also stock ‘Goldsturm’.

Prefers full sun and free draining soil.

H 1.2m S 60cm

Salvia ‘Amistad’

A stunning cultivar of these popular perennials, which will flower from late spring to mid-autumn. The larger than average flowers are a sublime shade of purple, and they are made all the more dramatic by their near-black calyces and supporting stems. Bees absolutely love it.

We also stock ‘Black & Blue’, ‘Cambridge Blue’, ‘Kisses & Wishes’, ‘Love & Wishes’, ‘Phyllis Fancy’ & ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Amistad Pink’ and ‘Wine & Roses’.

Prefers full sun and a free draining soil.

H 1.2m S 50cm

Salvia greggii ‘Angel Wings’

What a delight! This beautiful variety of these popular perennials will make an impression in your borders or patio pot, with it’s compact habit, lovely fragrance and incredible flower power. Baby pink blushing flowers emerge on strong stems from late spring to mid autumn and bees love it.

We also stock: ‘Hot Lips’, ‘Ignition Purple’ & ‘Royal Bumble’ and ‘Joy’.

Prefers full sun and a free draining soil.

H 60cm S 60cm

Salvia nemorosa ‘Carradonna’

Above the compact mound of aromatic, grey-green foliage, purple-black stems of this popular perennial arise from early summer bearing rich, violet-blue flowers. A vibrant and long-flowering addition to the border.

We also stock ‘Carradonna Pink Inspiration’.

Prefers full sun and a free draining soil.

H 50cm S 30m

Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Fairytale’

This stunning perennial has spires of flower stems filled with purple/blue whorls of blooms that create an intense display throughout the summer. A bee magnet and it’s ideal for both containers and borders.

Prefers full sun and a free draining soil.

H 40cm S 40cm

Scabiosa ‘Beaujolais Bonnets’

The pincushion flowers of this lovely perennial vary from dark burgundy red through to shades of pink and mauve with white stamens. The blooms appear throughout summer on tall stems over neat, divided foliage. Bees & butterflies love them!

Prefers full sun / part shade in free draining soil.

H 60cm S 30cm

Scabiosa ‘Blue Note’

This is a truly beautiful plant, producing magnificent flowers that sit atop tall stems, these compact blooms will decorate any bed or border they’re added to. The pincushion style flowers with frilly edges are rich in nectar so very attractive to bees, butterflies other pollinators and appear all summer long.

Prefers full sun / part shade in a free draining soil.

H 45cm S 45cm

Schizophragma ‘Windmills’

Scilla rosea

This lightly scented spring flowering bulb has trusses of star-shaped light pink florets and strappy foliage. It’s a lovely addition to rock gardens, woodlands and garden borders and is excellent at naturalising.

Prefers full sun in a free draining soil.

H 10cm S 3cm