Category Archives: Plants & Seeds
Hesperis matronalis
Sweet Rocket bears aromatic clumps of soft lilac to purple flowers from May to July, producing a stunning display when grown in large drifts
Helianthemum ‘Ben Fhada’
The common names of Helianthemum ‘Ben Fhada’ tell you all you need to know about where they should be grown: Sun Roses or Rock Roses are best suited to a sunny spot in a rockery or costal garden
Geranium himalayense
Geranium himalayense is a particularly useful ground cover plant, as it tolerates shady spots
Geranium oxonianum ‘Wargrave Pink’
If you are looking for a colourful ground cover plant, then Geranium oxonianum ‘Wargrave Pink’ is a great option
Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ is a pretty ground cover plant that can act as a weed suppressant. It has evergreen foliage and in June and July many Cranesbill, subtle pink flowers bloom. In autumn the foliage turns to gentle shades of red and bronze that looks great planted alongside other plants with autumnal interest. Geranium cantabrigiense
Festuca glauca
With its stiff, arching yet compact foliage and conveniently tidy growing habit, the Blue Fescue is an ornamental grass that won’t leave you feeling blue! When grown in the sun its evergreen foliage is a beautiful silvery-blue colour, while its spiky, midsummer flowers have a green tint. Festuca glauca plants are easy to grow, forming
Delphinium ‘Guinevere’
A member of the legendary ?Pacific Giants? group, Delphinium ?Guinevere? makes a dramatic impression
Chiastophyllum oppositifolium
There are big, bold plants which immediately grab your attention, and then there are those little shy and secretive plants which deliver a delightful surprise when you find them! Chiastophyllum oppositifolium is one of the latter.
Campanula rotundifolia
This British native harebell is commonly seen nodding its delicate bell-shaped flowers in dry grasslands, where it provides a useful source of late nectar for bumblebees and honeybees.
Catananche Caerulea Alba
This bright little perennial makes a superb addition to cut flower arrangements for its long-lasting blooms!
Campanula glomerata Alba
This fast growing and easy perennial will quickly spread to form low clumps of heart-shaped foliage.
Campanula collina
This rarely seen alpine campanula produces small mounds of downy, sage-like, basal leaves which bear multiple short spikes of violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers
Campanula garganica
This pretty little groundcover plant will slowly creep to form evergreen carpets of small heart-shaped leaves.
Calamintha nepeta
An excellent plant for drought prone areas, Calamintha features a long-flowering season, nectar rich blooms and aromatic foliage.
Bellis perennis ‘White’
These cheerful daisies are a classic bedding plant, brilliant for combining with forget-me-nots, pansies and early spring bulbs
Briza Media
This gorgeous perennial grass forms tight mounds of semi-evergreen blue-green leaves which burst forth with fine stems from which dangle numerous, purple-tinted flowerheads.
Arabis blepharophylla ‘Spring Charm’
Arabis blepharophylla ‘Spring Charm’ is a mat-forming alpine which provides vivid spring impact.
