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Sedum ‘Lime Zinger’

If you are looking for an easy to grow groundcover perennial that will look good for months on end, then look no further. Each spring the succulent foliage emerges a zesty green with a fine bright red edge. This forms a carpet, which in late summer, is topped with sprays of pink flowers that the bees love. This is a great (and easy to grow) sedum that will flourish in a sunny spot. It also works well in patio pots.

We also stock ‘Cape Blanco’ & ‘Frosted Fire’.

Prefers full sun and a free draining soil.

H 20cm S 45cm

Rabbit resistant.

Sisyrinchium biscutella

A beautiful addition to any garden, this small perennial has thin dark green strap like leaves and stunning bronze veined purple star like flowers from spring to autumn. They open and close according to the sunlight, awakening in the morning and closing at night. Excellent in beds, borders and containers.

We also stock ‘Yellowstone’.

Prefers full sun and moist soil.

H 30cm S 30cm

Deer resistant.

Sorbus ‘Joseph Rock’

This is a small yet visually striking upright tree with pinnate foliage that turns shades of vibrant red and purple in autumn. Corymbs of creamy white flowers appear in spring, shortly followed by vibrant yellow berries. This deciduous tree requires little pruning and is tolerant of pollution. It’s upright habit and small spread makes it a fine addition to any sized garden.

We also stock ‘Embley’ & ‘Pink Pagoda’.

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

H 7m S 3m

Spiraea ‘Arguta’

Gorgeous arching sprays of white flowers in mid and late spring and toothed, bright green leaves. This popular, deciduous shrub is ideal for a shrub or mixed border. Relatively vigorous and easy to grow, to guarantee abundant, foam-like display it must be pruned annually immediately after flowering.

Prefers full sun / part shade and well drained soil.

H 2.5m S 2.5m

Deer resistant.

Stachys macrantha ‘Superba’

A clump-forming perennial with veined, wrinkled dark green leaves. Dense, erect spikes of hooded deep purplish-pink flowers emerge up the stems from early summer to early autumn. Unfussy and easy to grow!

Prefers full sun / part shade and does well in a clay soil.

H 1.2m S 60cm

Stokesia ‘Blue Star’

This easy to grow perennial forms rosettes of evergreen, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves with prominent central vein. Erect stems with very large, fringed, lavender-blue cornflower-like flowers are produced in late summer and are a stunning addition to the border.

We also stock ‘Purple Parasols’.

Prefers full sun / part shade in free draining soil.

H 60cm S 50cm

Syringa ‘Josee’

A lovely dense, compact, deciduous shrub, prolific in bloom and delightfully fragrant. Masses of lilac flowers, held in panicles during late spring and early summer. Attractive rounded leaves of velvety dark green.

Prefers full sun / part shade and a well drained soil.

H 1.5m S 1.5m

Deer & resistant.

Tamarix ramosissima ‘Rubra’

Vibrant and versatile with feathery, eye-catching airy plumes that give height without a solid dominance this is a must have for your garden. Slender, dark, arching branches hold an abundance of fluffy dark pink flowers on striking red branches in summer and autumn. Being nectar-rich, the blooms are much loved by our pollinating friends and the whole effect is complimented perfectly by the deciduous needle-like foliage. Tamarix are versatile, coping well with pollution, work well as a wind break and are drought tolerant.

Prefers full or part shade and a free draining soil.

H 5m S 5m

Deer resistant

Tellima purpurea

A fine upright perennial with reddish-purple or bronze foliage, particularly colourful in the autumn. Pinkish cream flowers are held on tall stems in early summer, this makes an excellent choice for a woodland garden or difficult shady area.

Prefers part shade and a moist soil.

H 80cm S 30cm

Thalictrum ‘Hewitt’s Double’

This perennial is one of the easiest plants to grow and may be left undisturbed for years, adding a calming, airy, informal mood to your garden. Multiple, tall stems sway in the breeze holding many frothy-looking flowers which seem to float, providing long lasting summer colour above the pretty, bubbly-looking aquilegia-like foliage. Often thought of as a cottage garden favourite, but looks equally fabulous in most planting schemes where they make a strong architectural presence. Bees & butterflies love it.

We also stock aquilegifolium and ‘Black Stockings’.

Prefers part shade and a moist soil.

H 1.5m S 70cm

Tiarella ‘Iron Butterfly’

This pretty perennial has large, deeply cut leaves with lime-green edges and a purple-black centre. In late spring delicate spikes of fragrant, soft-pink flowers appear on tall stems. It’s ideal for using as ground cover and edging paths in moist, shady parts of the garden.

Prefers part shade / full shade and a moist but free draining soil.

H 30cm S 30cm

Trachleospermum jasminoides

This is a woody, evergreen, twining climber with rich, dark green leaves which turn bronze in winter. From mid- to late summer, pure white, fragrant flowers are produced in clusters. Plant where you can enjoy the lovely perfume!

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

H 8m S 5m