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Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’

A vigorous, deciduous shrub, perfect for brightening a dark corner. It will grow almost anywhere and soon develops into a thicket of tall, graceful stems with suckers growing from the creeping roots. Double, yellow flowers burst out from mid- to late spring which are beautifully surrounded by bright green, oval leaves.

Prefers full sun / part shade and will cope with most soils.

H 3m S 3m

Deer & rabbit resistant.

Kniphofia ‘Bees lemon’

A sensation in the late summer garden, this showy perennial attracts bees and butterflies, and is perfect for both city and country gardens. Emerging from lime green buds, the bright yellow flowers open upwards from the base of the spike over several weeks, so the display is relatively long-lived.

We also stock ‘Firey Fred’.

Prefers full sun and a free draining soil.

H 90cm S 50cm

Rabbit & deer resistant.

Kolkwitzia ‘Pink Cloud’

In early summer the arching stems of this, deciduous shrub are smothered with masses of small, deep pink, trumpet-like flowers. It makes a graceful backdrop to a sunny mixed or shrub border and can be pruned to be kept smaller.

Prefers full sun and a free-draining soil..

H 3m S 3m

Lamium ‘Pink Chablis’

An absolute bee magnet! This ground cover perennial has pink hooded flowers throughout summer held above a mat of attractive silvery foliage. It will certainly brighten up a dark spot.

We also stock ‘Ghost’ & ‘Herman’s Pride’.

Prefers part shade and free draining soil.

H 20cm S 50cm

Rabbit resistant.

Lantana ‘Lucky Sunrise Rose’

This cheerful annual has domed heads of small flowers that open yellow before turning orange and pink. The dark green foliage contrasts beautifully with the bright flower colours. Due to their mounded habit, they are ideal for small-space gardens, baskets and containers and flower all summer long.

H 30cm S 30cm

Lathyrus ‘Pink Pearl’

Ever popular, this vigorous perennial climber is smothered in showy sprays of purplish-pink, sweet pea-like flowers from mid to late summer, among grey-green leaves. It looks lovely scrambling over a sunny wall, although it needs to be tied into supports.

H 2m S 2m

Lavandula ‘Blue Spear’

A compact evergreen shrub with highly scented foliage and spikes of blue scented flowers throughout summer. Great in pots as well as along the edge of a border and bees love it!

We also stock ‘Hicote’.

Prefers full sun and a dry soil, drought & heat tolerant.

H 30cm S 30cm

Deer resistant

Leontopodium ‘Blossom of Snow’ (Eidelweiss)

Furry, silver-grey foliage is soft to the touch on this beautiful perennial. An abundance of large, showy, lightly fragranced blooms will smother the foliage throughout summer. They are excellent as scented cut flowers and perfect for planting in containers and rock gardens.

Prefers full sun and free draining soil. Protect from winter wet.

H 30m S 30cm

Deer & rabbit resistant.

Leucanthemum ‘Crazy Daisy’

No two blooms are alike on this fringed and frilly, semi to fully double Shasta Daisy. Two inch wide, solid white petals surround a small buttery yellow centre. This selection is noted for its prolific flowering. An all-time favourite for the perennial border, the cheery flowers begin to appear in early summer and continue on for several months if faithfully deadheaded, and mix so effortlessly with other perennials that no garden should be without them!

We also stock ‘Coconut’ & ‘Phyllis Smith’.

Prefers full sun and free draining soil.

H 80cm S 60cm

Deer resistant.

Leucojum aestivum

These bulbs are similar in looks to the snowdrop, but larger in stature and flowering a couple of months later, this elegant plant produces large, white bell-shaped flowers, each with green tips to the pointed petals. It’s easy to grow and will reliably put on a great display.

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

H 40cm S 5cm

Deer & rabbit resistant.

Libertia chilensis

This reliable and long-lived, evergreen perennial provides attractive vertical accents to a planting scheme. Sword like leaves encircle slender wiry stems on which simple pure white flowers open progressively up each stem to culminate in a fine airy show. Associates well with fine grasses or with simple daisies in the front of a border.

H 90cm S 60cm

Lilium ‘Curley Sue’

Soft pink waxy petals, recurved towards their pointed tips and lightly freckled with maroon, frame the prominent orange stamens. Impressive and elegant in early summer, this lily will also fill your borders (or your room if they are cut for the vase) with their deliciously sweet perfume.

We also stock ‘Stargazer’ & ‘Venezuela’.

Prefers full sun and a gritty, free draining soil.

H 90cm S 25cm