Category Perennial Plants

Lewisia

Lewisia plants are a native of North America and are a fantastic flowering Alpine or Rock Garden Plant. Being succulents they grow well in fairly dry soils. Also known as ‘Bitter Root’ over 100 species have been identified, however few…

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Lavender Varieties

Lavender plants with great purple flowers are a popular garden plant with many varieties available for sale online from specialist nurseries. Grown commercially both for its flowers and for Lavender Oil as well as a popular garden plant, Lavender has…

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Kniphofia

If you need a little height and vivid color in the border then Kniphofia might be the solution. Commonly called the ‘red hot poker’ although flower colors do vary and include shades of lemon and orange as well. However all…

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Knautia macedonica

Macedonian Scabious Knautia are an upright perennial grown for the colorful flowers and Knautia macedonica is the most widely grown species although this has been fairly rare. Perhaps it has become a little old fashioned for modern landscapers. A few…

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Isoplexis canariensis

Isoplexis canariensis are tender evergreen shrubs from Madeira. Commonly called Canary Island Foxglove and also the Madeirian Foxglove, and they are related to other Foxglove species. Flowering through autumn with tall flower spikes Isoplexis canariensis has attractive apricot orange flowers.…

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Icelandic Poppies

Easy to grow poppies with brilliantly coloured flowers Icelandic poppies are grown as annuals and provide a great display from spring to summer. It is Papaver nudicaule that we commonly called Icelandic poppies, with their colorful crepe papery flowers they…

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Hydrangea

For cool to temperate climates Hydrangea plants are one of the best for part shade. Magnificent flowers form spring to summer, easy care, and some have wonderful fall foliage color as well. Sometimes seen as a little ‘Old Fashioned’ landscapers…

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Hydrangea aspera

Hydrangea aspera are native to the Himalayas through to Taiwan. Deciduous and growing to 6ft (2m) it is characterised by large lace-cap flower heads with inner small flowers and a ring of larger flowers. Also known as the rough leaved…

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Hosta Varieties

With Hostas coming in different colors, leaf forms and sizes, these shade loving plants are a wonderful addition to shady position any garden. Literally 100s of varieties of Hosta Plants are readily available for sale online we love then when…

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Hollyhocks

If you are looking for height in the cottage garden then the Hollyhock is the plant to grow. These are a biennial, they are grown from seeds and in the frost year they establish a root system but will only…

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Heuchera

An easy care plant for shade, Heuchera are easy care, great foliage and flowers in an increasing number of varieties. Although they are commonly called ‘Coral Bells’, Heuchera cultivars have been developed into a wonderful group of foliage plants. Yes…

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Helleborus foetidus

Also known as the ‘Stinking Hellebore’ Helleborus foetidus is a tall growing perennial with green bell shaped flowers. And of course a number of cultivars are also available including some with golden green flowers and foliage. The name ‘Stinking Hellebore’…

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Gerberas

The Gerbera daisy does indeed have have ‘daisy like’ flowers but it is a different species. Modern cultivars have flowers from all parts of the spectrum whites, reds, yellows and orange. Gerberas can be treated as annuals or perennials depending…

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Geraniums

Somewhat of a stalwart in many gardens Geraniums are a plant that are generally easy to grow, a plant that do well in tough conditions. Grown in containers, in the garden as well as in hanging baskets, with so many…

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Gentiana

A fascinating plant , so many species with those sought after ‘Blue Flower’ Gentiana have been a little neglected by nurseries and gardeners alike. Although they have been in cultivation for years they are under used. So if you are…

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Gentiana scabra

Gentiana scabra is an autumn flowering species native to both Japan and China. Wonderful blue or pink flowers depending on the cultivar late in the season make this evergreen to semi evergreen work a place in the garden. Gentiana scabra…

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Gazania

Gazania are a clumping perennial plant from South Africa used widely as a ground cover plant. Daisy like flowers held above dark to mid green foliage give them the common name of African Daisy. Lots of cultivars are available with…

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Ferns

Ferns are a plant widely used in landscaping for the decorative foliage, as well as the ability to grow in shade and damp areas . They are generally very low maintenance which makes them a great landscaping plant in the…

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Eryngium

A wonderful colourful and textural addition to the garden border are Eryngium or ‘Sea Holly’. A number of species and cultivars are available for sale including the popular Eryngium Giganteum ‘Miss Willmott’s Ghost’ with its white / grey flowers and…

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