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Tricyrtis formosana

A fascinating plant for shady places. Its stems are clothed with corrugated oval leaves topped in autumn with terminal sprays of small lily-like flowers, pale purple, freckled with dark purple spots.

We also stock albomarginata & ‘Dark Beauty’.

Prefers part shade and a free draining soil.

H 40cm S 40m

The leaves of this stunning perennial clover begin with rich dark chocolate centres and blood-red veins merging into green tips, but as the season heats up, the green foliage is more dominant and centres more red. Pale pink flowers in summer which bees adore.

Prefers full sun and a free draining soil.

We also stock ‘Dragon’s Blood’, ‘Onyx’ & purpureum.

H 20cm S 50cm

Triteleia ‘Foxy’

Eye-catching white flowers with striking deep violet-blue stripes down the centre of each petal in mid summer. The long-lasting flowers of this bulb look striking in a patio pot or border.

We also stock ‘Corina’, ‘Rudy’ & ‘Silver Queen’.

Prefers full sun in very free draining soil.

H 40cm S 15cm

Trixie ‘Nightfall’

Trollius ‘Golden Queen’

Bright orange early summer flowers with yellow centres and deeply divided mid green leaves. These cheery, buttercup-like flowers are perfect for the middle of a moist border or for planting at the margins of a pond or stream. To prevent the roots from drying out apply a thick mulch layer around the base of the plant in early spring.

Prefers part shade and a moist soil.

We also stock ‘New Moon’.

H 90cm S 50cm

Rabbit resistant.

Tulipa ‘Abu Hassan’

This lovely bulb bears goblet-shaped rich red flowers margined with golden yellow. It’s ideal for growing in large clumps in a border or as a focal point of a spring container display on the patio. It makes an excellent cut flower.

We also stock ‘Apricot Beauty’, ‘Honeymoon’, ‘Marjolein’, ‘Maureen’, ‘Negritta’, ‘Novi Sun’ & ‘Tom Pouce’

H 50cm S 5cm

Rabbit resistant.

Tulipa ‘Little Beauty’

This is a short stemmed, perennial tulip with pink buds followed by a multi-coloured flower. The centre is deep blue, surrounded by a white zone leading to bright fuchsia pink and the exterior is cherry red. A bulb may produce up to four flowers which need reasonably bright conditions to open fully. Happy in the border or a patio pot.

We also stock ‘Fur Elise’, ‘Fusilier’, ‘Orange Toronto’ & ‘Violetto’.

H 20cm S 5cm

Rabbit resistant.

Verbascum ‘Dark Eyes’

This perennial is a striking plant in both flower and leaf, with textural leaves that form a compact rosette and dense spikes of grape-centred yellow flowers. It’s compact stature and impressive summer blooms make it a candidate for the front of the border or containers, and the flowers attract butterflies.

We also stock ‘Violetta’.

Prefers full sun in free draining soil.

H 35cm S 30cm

Deer & rabbit resistant.

Verbena ‘Bampton’

The bronze or purple-flushed foliage is held on slender stems and for long periods throughout summer are topped with spikes of small violet-pink flowers. Once established, it forms a light and airy clump – perfect for naturalised planting schemes or pots.

Prefers full sun and a free draining soil.

H 90cm S 70cm

Rabbit resistant

Verbena ‘Santos Purple’

This perennial is a wonderful addition to any garden. Slender, wiry stems create an airy frame for you to peer through and see a tantalising hint of what is behind. From mid-summer to early autumn, long-lasting clusters of small, bright purple, nectar and pollen rich flowers will drive your local, friendly, pollinators wild, as they come calling to investigate! One of our top sellers!

Prefers full sun in a free draining soil.

H 50cm S 50cm

Rabbit resistant.

Verbena ‘Voodoo Burgundy Star’

This bi-coloured explosion is guaranteed to add a pop of colour to your summer displays. Throughout summer and into autumn, this stunning annual will grow clusters of white and burgundy purple flowers that will sit on bright green foliage. A vigorous and fast-grower, it is perfect for hanging baskets and containers.

We also stock ‘Showboat Light Pink’.

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

H 25cm S 30cm

Rabbit resistant.

Verbena bonariensis

This stylish perennial has tightly packed clusters of lilac-purple flowers top the tall branching stems in late summer. It is perfect for a sheltered, sunny spot and its open, transparent shape means that it can easily be used at the front, middle or back of the border. Bees & butterflies love it.

Prefers full sun and free draining soil.

H 1.8m S 40cm

Rabbit resistant.

Tricyrtis formosana

Trifolium ‘Angel Beauty’

Triteleia ‘Foxy’

Trixie ‘Nightfall’

Trollius ‘Golden Queen’

Tulipa ‘Abu Hassan’

Tulipa ‘Little Beauty’

Verbascum ‘Dark Eyes’

Verbena ‘Bampton’

Verbena ‘Santos Purple’

Verbena ‘Voodoo Burgundy Star’

Verbena bonariensis

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