D.W. Hickson and Sons, Garden House Nurseries,

opposite church, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7LL

Our list of Herbaceous perennials for RHS plant finder 1999

Acanthus mollis latifolius Stiff 3ft high spikes of rosy purple flowers

July toSeptember.

Achillea filipendula Cloth of Gold Silvery foliage. Tightly packed golden yellow flower heads

June to August Ht 4ft.

Achillea Coronation Gold Silvery foliage. tightly packed golden

yellow flower heads June to August. Ht 4ft

Achillea chrysocoma grandiflora Large creamy white flat flower heads through

Summer. Ht 3ft. An uncommon plant

Achillea ptarm. The Pearl Double white button flowers June to August.Ht 2ft.

Aconitum Bressingham Spire Deep violet blue flower spikes June to

August. Ht 2ft. Parts of plant are poisonous.

Aconitum carmichaelii Creamy flowers August to October. Ht 4ft.

Warning Parts of plant are poisonous

Aconitum carmichaelii wilsonii fisherii Large white hooded flowers on 4ft stems June

to August. Parts of plant are poisonous.

Aconitum napellus albidum Monkshood. Creamy white buds, white flowers

June to August. Ht 3ft. Poisonous plant.

Agastache urt. Liquorice Blue Large blue flower spikes July to September.

Aromatic leaves. Ht 2ft.

Ajuga reptans Pink Surprise Glossy dark purple leaves magenta flowers

April to May. Ht 6ins

Ajuga reptans variegata Variegated foliage, blue flowers April to

June. Ht 6ins. Good ground cover for sun/shade

Alcea rosea nigra Dark maroon single flowers July to

September. Ht.5ft

Anaphalis margaritacea Grey foliage, white papery flowers July to

October. Ht 18ins

Anchusa az. Loddon Royalist Bright blue flowers May to July. Ht 2.5ft

Anemone hupehensis praecox Single dark pink flowers Aug. to Oct Ht 18ins

Anemone hybrida alba Strong growth large white flowers Aug. to Oct. Ht 2.5ft

Anthemis punctata cupaniana Silver grey foliage, white flowers with a

yellow eye. May to July. Ht 15ins

Anthemis Pride of Gralloch Large golden yellow daisy flowers June to

October. Ht 3ft.

Anthemis nobilis Chamomile. White flowers all Summer. Ht 6ins.

Good ground cover

Anthemis Tetworth Silvery grey foliage. White flowers June to August. Ht 2ft

Aquilegia Biedermier mixed Dwarf columbine.

Bright mixed colours. Ht15"

Aquilegia vulgaris stellata Clematis like flowers May to June. Ht 2ft

Aquilegia McKana hybrids Large flowered variety. Mixed colours. May

to June. Ht 2ft.

 

Aquilegia vulgaris Ruby Port Ruby red double flowers May to July. Ht 2ft.

Aquilegia vulgaris Sunlight mixed Large double flowers May to July. Ht 2ft.

Aquilegia Woodside variegated Leaves splashed yellow. Flowers pink May

to July. Ht 2ft.

Argyranthemum gracile Chelsea Girl. Silvery grey foliage. White

Flowers with a yellow centre. Good for summer tubs.

Argyranthemum Petite Pink Patio or tub plant. Many dainty pink flowers

through summer. Tender perennial.

Argyranthemum Mary Wooton Double pale pink flowers all summer. Ht

2-3ft. Tender, Take cuttings to overwinter.

Argyranthemum Sark Large double white star shaped flowers all

summer. Ht 2-3ft. Tender, Take cuttings to overwinter.

Argyranthemum Snowflake Double white button flowers all summer. Ht

2-3ft. Tender, Take cuttings to overwinter.

Argyranthemum Vancouver Deep pink double flowers all summer. Ht2-3ft

Tender, Take cuttings to overwinter.

Armoracia rusticana variegata Leaves splashed and streaked white. Small

white flowers. Young leaves are good for flower arrangers. Ht 2.5ft

Artemisia ludoviciana Valerie Finnis Silver foliage. Ht 18ins

Aruncus dioicus Cut leaves, creamy flower spikes to 4 ft June to August.

Aruncus aesthulifolius Cream flower spikes Juneto July Ht 1ft.

Aruncus dioicus Cut leaves, creamy flower spikes June to August Ht 4ft

Aster n.b Audrey Dwarf michaelmas daisy. Large lavender blue

flowers September to October. Ht 18ins.

Aster n.b.Dandy Dwarf Michaelmas Daisy. Purple red flowers

September to October. Ht 1ft

Aster n.b. Blandie Michaelmas daisy White semidouble flowers

Sept to Oct Ht3-4ft

Aster n.b.Freda Ballard Michaelmas Daisy. Semi double red flowers

September to October. Ht 2-3ft.

Aster n.b. Heinz Richard Dwarf Michaelmas Daisy. Large pink flowers

September to October. Ht 1ft.

Aster n.b. Marie Ballard Michaelmas daisy. Fully double blue flowers

September to October. Ht 3ft.

Aster n.b.Rose Bonnet Dwarf michaelmas daisy. Gentle pink

flowers September to October. Ht 1ft.

Aster tong Wartburgstern Violet flowers with a yellow centre

May to July. Ht 18ins.

Aster amellus King George Popular attractive plant. Violet blue

flowers August to September. Ht 2ft

Aster ericoides Erlkonig Masses of dainty light violet blue flowers

on neatly branched plant. Flowers Sept to October. Ht 4ft.

Aster ericoides Ringdove Sprays of small pale rosy mauve flowers

August to September. Ht 2.5ft

Aster ericoides Rosy Veil Sprays of numerous small pink flowers August

to September. Ht 2.5ft

Aster lateriflorus horizontalis Tiny white flowers with pink centres

September to October. Ht 1.5ft

Aster n.b. Little Pink Beauty Dwarf Michaelmas Daisy. Numerous bright pink

flowers on compact plant. September to October. Ht 15ins

Astilbe arendsii Diamante Pure white flower spikes June to September.

Ht 2ft. Prefers moist site.

Astilbe arendsii Elizabeth Bloom Pale pink flower spikes June to September.

Ht 2ft. Prefers moist soil.

Astilbe Etna Dark blood red flower spikes June to

september. Ht 2ft. Prefers moist site.

Astilbe arendsii Gertrude Brix Deep pink flower spikes June to september.

Ht 2ft. Prefers moist site.

Astilbe Inshriach Pink Pale pink flower spikes June to

September.Bronze foliage. Ht 1ft. Prefers moist site.

Astilbe Jo Ophurst Deep rosy lilac dense flower spikes June to

september. Ht 2.5ft. Prefers moist site.

Astilbe Montgomery Dark rich red flower spikes June to

September. Ht 2ft. Prefers moist site.

Astilbe straussenfedder (Ostrich Plume) Pale pink arching flower spikes June to

September. Ht 2ft. Prefers moist site.

Astilbe Robinsons Pink Pale pink flower spikes June to September.

Ht 2ft. Prefers moist site.

Astilbe arendsii Venus Rosy pink flower trusses June to August. Ht 2-3ft.

Astrantia major alba Papery flowers of white tinged green. June

to August. Ht 2ft.

Balotta All Hallows Green Light green deeeply veined foliage.

Ht 1ft.

Balotta pseudodictamnus Attractive spikes of silvery foliage with

small flowers in Summer. Ht 1.5ft

Bergenia Bressingham Salmon Large leaves, good ground cover. Salmon pink

flowers April to May. Sun/shade. Ht 1ft

Bergenia Bressingham White Large leaves, good ground cover. White

tinged pink flowers April to May. Sun/shade. Ht 1ft

Bergenia Wintermarchen Red flowers April to May. Large leathery

leaves. Good ground cover sun/part shade. Ht 15ins

Bergenia cordifolia Large leathery leaves, pink flowers April to

May. Ht 1ft. good ground cover. Sun/shade

Bergenia Rotblum Large leathery leaves, deep red flowers

April to May. Ht 1ft. good ground cover. Sun/shade

Boltonia asteroides White daisy like flowers July to

September. Ht 5-6ft.

Brunnera Variegata Variegated foliage. Bright blue flowers

April to May. Ht 1.5ft. Part shade.

Bupthalmum Salicifolium Large golden yellow daisy flowers June to

August. Ht 15ins.

Caltha palustris flore pleno Marsh Marigold.Double yellow flowers April

to May. Soil that doesnt dry out or pond marginal plant. Sun/part shade

Campanula glom.Joan Elliot Deep violet purple flowers on short stems

June to July. Ht 1ft.

Campanula Glomerata alba Clustered Bellflower. Unusual white form.

June to July. Ht 18ins

Campanula glomerata superba Bright violet flower clusters on 2ft stems

June to July.

Campanula Lactiflora Pouffe Compact plant with light blue flower spikes

June to september. Ht 1ft.

Campanula latif.Brantwood Large violet purple bell shaped flowers on

tall spikes June to August. Ht 2.5ft.

Campanula Latiloba alba Spikes of icy white open bells June to

August. Ht 15ins

Campanula Persicifolia alba Large white saucer shaped flowers on 3ft

spikes June to August.

Campanula poscharskyana Star shaped violet blue flowers June to August. Ht 8ins

Campanula Punctata nana alba Large pure white bell flowers on low plant.

July to August. Ht 6ins

Campanula punctata rosea Large creamy bell flowers dotted pink July

to August. Ht 18ins. Spreads quite quickly.

July to August. Ht 15ins

Centaurea Bella Silvery grey cut leaves. Pink hardhead type

flowers June to August. Ht 10ins

Centaurea deal sternbergii Large deep bright pink composite flowers May

to August. Ht 2ft.

Chaerophyllum hirs. roseum Flat umbels of soft pink flowers in June and

July. Ht 4ft. Easily grown in rich moist soil in sun or part shade

Chrysanth Bronze Elegance Hardy chrysanth. Many small double bronze

flowers Sept to November on vigorous plant. Ht 18ins

Chrysanth Clara Curtis Hardy chrysanth. Sprays of clear pink

flowers with yellow centres Sept to November. Ht 2.5ft.

Chrysanth Cottage Apricot Hardy chrysanth. Large single apricot bronze

flowers with yellow centre. September to November. Ht. 2.5ft

Chrysanth Innocence Hardy chrysanth. Large single palest pink

flowers with yellow centre. September to November. Ht. 2.5ft

Coreopsis verticillata Golden Gain Robust. Bright yellow flowers July to Sept Ht 2ft

Coreopsis lanceolata Sterntaler Golden yellow,brown edged flowers,June to

July.Ht 18ins

Coreopsis Sunray Double golden yellow flowers in profusion

June to August. Ht 18ins

Coreopsis Vert. grandiflora Deep yellow star shaped flowers June to

August. Ht 18ins

Crocosmia Bressingham Blaze Intense flame red flowers July to August.

Good cut flower. Well drained soil, full sun. Ht 2.5ft.

Crocosmia Ember Glow Deep orange red flowers August to September. Ht 2ft.

Crocosmia x crocosmiflora Emily McKenzie Deep orange flowers with mahogany throat

August to September. Ht 2ft.

Crocosmia x crocosmiflora George Davidson Soft yellow flowers

July to Sept Ht 2ft

Crocosmia Masonorum Bright orange flowers on strong stalks, good

for cutting. June to July. Ht.3ft

Dahlia Ellen Huston Purple foliage, double flame coloured flowers through

Summer. Requires winter protection. Ht 2ft.

Dahlia Merckii Hardy dahlia with lilac flowers July to

September. Ht 3ft

Dahlia Moonfire Coppery yellow flowers with red centre all summer.

Bronze foliage. Overwinter tubers frost free. Ht 3ft.

Dahlia Roxy Purple flowers July to September.

Bronze leaves. Ht 3ft.

Dianthus Dewdrop Silver grey evergreen foliage. Pure white

single flowers May to September. Ht.8ins

Dianthus Doris Grey evergreen foliage. Pink flowers with

dark inner ring May to September. Ht 8ins

Dianthus Pikes Pink Grey evergreen foliage. Double soft pink

flowers May to September. Ht 6ins

Diascia Applebys Apricot Apricot flowers

June to October. Ht 1ft.

Diascia Lilac Mist Many pale lilac pink flowers all summer on

spreading plant. Sheltered site, baskets or tubs. Ht 15ins.

Diascia Twinkle Large dark lilac pink flowers through summer.

Suitable tubs, baskets or borders. Ht 9ins.

Dicentra Brownie Light pink heart shaped flowers over brown

ferny foliage. April to Sept. Ht 1ft. Good ground cover. Unusual.

Dicentra Luxuriant Red heart shaped flowers over lime green

foliage. April to September. Ht 18ins. Good ground cover.

Doronicum Cauc. Magnificum. Large very early golden yellow daisy

flowers. March to May. ht.18ins

Echinacea purpurea Magnus 'Coneflower' Carmine red flowers with large

greeny black cone centre June to September. Ht.3ft

Echinops bannaticus Blue Globe 'Globe thistle'. Round blue flowerheads on

4ft stems July to September.

Erigeron Azure Beauty Many lavender semidouble small flowers June

to August. Ht18ins

Erigeron DunkelsteAller Deep violet flowers with yellow centres on

spreading plant. June to August. Ht.18ins

Erigeron Dimity Peach buds open to fine rayed single pink

daisies with orange centres June to July. Ht 10ins

Erigeron Foersters Liebling Erect plant.Deep pink semidouble flowers

June to August. Ht 2ft

Erigeron Four Winds Compact plant, pink flowers with yellow

centre June to September. Ht.8ins. Rockery or front of border

Erigeron Quakeress Many large white, tinged pink daisy

flowers June to August. Ht 18ins.

Erigeron Rosa Juwel Bright lilac rose daisies June to August.Ht.18ins

Erigeron Schwarzes Meer Erect plant. Violet flowers with yellow

centres June to August. Ht 15ins

Erigeron Schneewittchen Many large white, tinged pink daisy

flowersJune to August. Ht 18ins

Eriophyllum lanatum Golden yellow daisy flowers through Summer.

Silvery foliage. Ht 15ins

Erysimum John Codrington Perennial Wallflower.Multicolored flowers of

yellow, brown and purple. Spring onwards. Ht 18ins

Erysimum linifolium variegated Perennial wallflower. Compact plant,

purple flowers. Suitable rockeries or front of borders. Ht 10ins.

Erysimum Sprite Dwarf perennial wallflower. Yellow flowers

Spring onwards on compact plant. Ht 6ins. Suitable rockery

Erysimum Wenlock Beauty Flowers in shades of crimson, mauve and

purple April to June. Ht 1ft

Euphorbia cornigera Narrow leaves with white central vein.

Yellow flowers June to August. Ht 2.5ft.

Euphorbia cyp Clarice Howard Red tipped foliaged plant with bright

yellow flower bracts in April / May. Ht 1ft. Spreads.

Euphorbia char Forescate Semi-evergreen, yellow flowers April to May.

Ht 2.5ft. WARNING sap harms skin.

Euphorbia char. Goldbrook Semi evergreen, Yellow flowers April to May.

Ht 2.5ft. WARNING sap harms skin.

Euphorbia characias Marjory Fish Bright greenish yellow flowers over glaucous

foliage April to May. Ht 3ft.WARNING Sap is harmful to skin.

Euphorbia cyparissias Fine foliaged plant with bright yellow

flower bracts in April/May. Spreads. Ht 1ft. Warning sap harms skin.

Filipendula palmata rubra Meadowsweet variety. Rose red flower heads

June to August. Ht.3 -4ft. Soil that doesnt dry.

Filipendula ulmaria variegata Variegated leaves, white flowerheads June to

August. Ht 2ft. Soil that doesnt dry.

Gaillardia Bremen Dark scarlet flowers with a yellow edge.

Tall variety. Ht.2ft. June to September,

Gaillardia Burgundy Burgundy red flowers. Ht.2ft. June to September,

Geranium Asphodeloides Pale pink starry flowers May to July. Shiny

foliage. Ht 18ins.

Geranium Dilys Alan Bremner hybrid. Dainty mounds of

magenta purple flowers June to September. Ht 9ins

Geranium oxonianum.Wageningen Deep salmon pink flowers June to August.New

cultivar. Good ground cover Ht15ins

Geranium ox Julie Brennan Semi evergreen.Mauve pink flowers heavily

veined over a long period May to August. Ht 2ft. Good ground cover.

Geranium ox Southcombe Double Semi evergreen.Pink double starry flower May

to August. Ht 2ft. Good ground cover. Sun/part shade

Geranium ox Southcombe Star Semi evergreen.Pink starry flowers May to

August. Ht 2ft. Good ground cover. Sun/part shade

Geranium Phaeum Joan Baker Dusky Cranesbill.Evergreen. Large pale

lavender flowers with dark centre April to June. Ht 3ft. Sun/shade.

Geranium Pratense plenum caerulea . Double blue flowers June to August. Ht2-3ft.

Very unusual variety.

Geranium Procurrens Purple flowers with a black eye. Vigorous

scrambler. August to October. Ht 1ft

Geranium Pratense Yorkshire Queen. Veined lilac pink flowers June to

August.Ht2-3ft.

Geranium Psilost Bressingham Flair. Large lilac pink flowers with a black eye

June to August. Ht 3ft

Geranium Sang. John Elsley Bloody cranesbill. Deep pink flowers on low

mound June to August. Ht 1ft

Geranium Seaspray Pale pink flowers over grey shiny leaved

mound. Ht 10ins. May to September.

Geranium Tuberosum Purplish rose flowers above finely divided leaves

In may. Dormant in summer. Ht 1ft.

Geum Rubin Scarlet single flowers June to August. Ht18ins

Geum x intermedium Sprays of single yellow flowers. Free

flowering.Strong ground cover. Ht 15ins

Geum h. Georgenberg Deep yellow flowers May to September. Ht 1ft

Geum r. Lionel Cox Creamy yellow coloured bell shaped flowers

on arching stems April to July. Ht 1ft.

Geum rivale album Attractive nodding white flowers with green

calyces. April to June. Ht 1ft

Gypsophila Rosenschleier Free flowering, double rosy pink flowers

June to August. Ht 1ft.

Helenium Bruno Mahogany daisy flowers July to September. Ht3ft

Helenium Chipperfield Orange Orange yellow daisies

July to September. Ht4ft

Helenium Coppelia Coppery bronze daisies July to September. Ht3ft

Helenium Waldtraut large orange brown daisies July to September. Ht 3ft

Hemerocallis Black Magic Day Lily. Large ruby mahogany trumpet

flowers with yellow throat June to August. Ht 2.5ft

Hemerocallis Bonanza Day Lily. Pale orange trumpet flowers with a

brown throat. July to September. Ht 2.5ft.

Hemerocallis Buzz Bomb Day Lily. Large red trumpet flowers June to

August. Ht 2.5ft

Hemerocallis Golden Bell Day Lily. Large golden yellow trumpet

flowers June to August. Ht 2ft

Hemerocallis Golden Prize Day Lily. Very large golden yellow trumpet

flowers June to August. Ht 2-3ft.

Hemerocallis Green Flutter Day Lily. Large yellow tinged green trumpet

flowers June to August. Ht 2ft

Hemerocallis Hyperion Canary yellow scented flowers June to August Ht 2.5ft

Hemerocallis Luxury Lace Day Lily. Large peach coloured trumpet

flowers June to August. Ht 2.5ft.

Hemerocallis Michele Coe Day Lily. Peach trumpet flowers July to

September. Ht 2.5ft.

Hemerocallis Morocco Red Dark red lily like flowers with a yellow

throat June to August. Ht 2ft

Hemerocallis Neyron Rose Day Lily. Large rose red trumpet flowers

with orange throat June to August. Ht 3ft

Hemerocallis Pink Charm Day Lily. Large striking rose pink trumpet

flowers June to August Ht 3ft

Hemerocallis Pink Dream Day Lily. Large rosy pink trumpet flowers

June to August. Ht 2.5ft

Hemerocallis Pink Prelude Day Lily. Large soft pink trumpet flowers

June to August. Ht 3ft

Hemerocallis Sammy Russell Day Lily. Large brick red trumpet flowers

June to August. Ht 2ft

Hemerocallis Summer Wine Day Lily. Large maroon red trumpet flowers

June to August. Ht 2ft

Hemerocallis Toyland Day Lily. Large tangerine/melon trumpet

flowers with darker throat June to August. Ht 2ft

Heuchera Bressingham hybs Mixed colours ranging from crimson to coral

pink. May to July. Ht 18ins

Heuchera Chocolate Ruffles Large ruffled leaves with chocolate brown tips.

Pale flowers May to September. Ht 1ft.

Heuchera americana Dales Strain Cream flowers, decorative leaves June

to August. Ht 18ins

Heuchera Green Ivory Green flowers on strong stems June

to July. Ht 18ins.

Heuchera grossularifolia White flower spikes May to July. Ht 15ins

Good groundcover.

Heuchera Leuchtkafer Bright red flowers on 1ft sprays.June to

September.

Heuchera Persian Carpet Large red purple and silver leaves. Flowers

May to September. Ht15ins.

Heuchera Pewter's Moon Leaves marbled pewter with maroon reverse.

Pink flowers June to August. Ht 1ft

Heuchera pringleii Pale lime green decorative flower spikes May to

July. Ht 15ins. Good groundcover.

Hieracium maculatum Rosettes of heart shaped green leaves,

spotted with purple. Yellow flowers in Summer. May self seed. 1ft

Hosta August Moon Foliage plant. Golden yellow leaves, mauve

flowers July to August. Ht 2.5ft.

Hosta Blue Belle Blue grey foliage. White flowers in Summer. Ht15ins

Hosta Blue Umbrella Blue to blue green heavily textured leaves.

Lavender flowers edged white. Ht 3ft. Shade to full sun

Hosta Buckshaw Blue Very blue foliage. White flowers in Summer. Ht 1ft.

Hosta clausa normalis Small shiny green leaves. Mauve flowers in

Summer. Ht 1ft

Hosta f. Nancy Lindsay Foliage plant. Gold and green mottled leaves

fading to green in midsummer. Deep lavender flowers June/July. Ht 2ft

Hosta fort. North Hills Foliage plant.Medium green leaves with white

margins. Lavender flowers July to August. Ht 18ins

Hosta Gold Standard Green leaves with yellow centre.

Ht 24 x30ins wide. Lavender flowers in Midsummer. 1/4 to 3/4 sun.

Hosta Golden Medallion Blue leaves turning golden in Summer. White

flowers. Ht 18ins

Hosta Golden Prayers Foliage plant. Golden yellow leaves. Compact plant. Ht 1ft

Hosta Reversed Cream centres,blue and green margins.

Ht 16 by 20ins wide. Shade to 3/4 sun. A few only.

Hosta Shade Fanfare Green/gold centre, broad cream margin. 18ins

high 2ft wide. Lavender flowers midsummer. Shade to 3/4 sun

Hosta Sieboldiana elegans Foliage plant. Large ribbed blue grey

leaves. White flowers June to July. Ht 2.5ft

Hosta Snowden Blue grey leaves held upright. White flowers

in Summer. Ht 2-3ft

Hosta Sugar and Cream Cream edged leaves with white flowers in Aug. Ht 1ft

Hosta Sum and Substance Green gold textured leaves

Lavender flowers June to August Ht 2.5ft

Hosta Tardiana Bluish grey foliage, pale lilac flowers in

Summer. Ht 1ft.

Hosta Tokudama Blue very puckered cup shaped leaves, milky

white flowers. Ht 15ins. Shade to half sun.

Houttuynia Cordata Flame Green, orange and yellow leaves. White flowers

June to August. Retentive soil or as pond marginal. Ht 10ins

Inula Ensifolia Large yellow daisy flowers with narrow

petals June to August. Ht 1ft

Inula Orientalis Large orange yellow daisy flowers June to July. Ht 18ins

Iris Black Knight Deep purple flowers

June to July. Ht2.5ft.

Iris Chrysographes black Velvety deepest plum coloured flowers with

yellow markings May to June. Ht 15ins.

Iris Chrysographes rubraVelvety plum coloured flowers with yellow

markings May to June. Ht 15ins

Iris ensata Purple or red purple flowers with a yellow

blaze on each fall. June to July. Ht 2.5ft. Damp soil / shallow water.

Iris ensata Hercule Blue flowers with dark veining June to July.

Ht 2.5ft. Damp soil or shallow water.

Iris ensata Moonlight Waves White with lime green centre diffusing into

petals June to July. Ht 2ft

Iris ensata Velvety Rose Broad purplish rose flowers June to July.

Ht 2.5ft. Damp soil or shallow water.

Iris forrestii Yellow flowers with purple and brown lines June

to July. Prefers moist soil. Ht 18ins.

Iris Holden Clough Yellow flowers with brown netted patterns

May to June. Ht 2ft. Vigorous clump forming.

Iris laevigata Colchesterii Water iris. Six petalled, large flowers, blue

and white. Plant 0 to 4insdeep. Ht 2ft. June to September.

Iris laevigata Dorothy Water iris. Six petalled, large flowers, royal

blue, white stripe. Plant 0 to 4ins deep. Ht 2ft. June to July.

Iris laevigata Rose Queen Pale pink flowers in mid summer. Ht 2ft.

Prefers soil that doesn’t dry or as a pond marginal. June to August.

Iris laevigata Snowdrift White flowers June to August. Ht 2ft Soil that doesn’t

dry or as a pond marginal

Iris laevigata variegated Water iris Blue flowers with a white splash

June to July Ht 2ft

Iris Mandarin Purple(sino sib) Deep purple flowers in summer. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris Pseudocorus variegata Flag Iris. Golden yellow flowers June to

July. Ht. 3ft. Prefers soil that doesnt dry or as pond marginal.

Iris setosa Water iris Purple and white flowers with veins June to August Ht 18ins

Iris Sibirica Ellesmere Large pale blue flowers June to July. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris sibirica Flight of Butterflies Blue butterfly like flowers June to July Ht 2.5ft

Iris Sibirica Papillon Soft pale blue flowers June to July. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris Sibirica Perrys Blue Large sky blue flowers June to July. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris Sibirica Southcombe White White flowers June to July. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris Sibirica SnowQueen White flowers with golden yellow blotch

June to July. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris Sibirica Sparkling Rose Clear pink flowers June to July. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris versicolor Purple flowers with pale centres June to July.

Grey green leaves. Ht 2ft. Water edge or damp soil.

Iris versicolor kermesina Claret and white flowersJune to July.

Grey green leaves. Ht 2ft. Water edge or damp soil.

Iris T.B. Action Front Tall bearded iris. Copper red flowers May to

June. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris T.B. Berkley Gold Tall bearded. Deep yellow May to June. Ht 3ft.

Iris T.B. Black Swan Tall bearded iris. Very deep purple black

flowers May to June. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris T.B. Blue Shimmer Tall bearded iris. White, blue edged flowers

May to June. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris T.B. Butterscotch Kiss Tall bearded iris. Caramel coloured flowers

June to July. Ht 3ft.

Iris T.B. Chantilly Tall bearded iris. Ruffled orchid pink

flowers May to June. Ht 3ft.

Iris T.B. Jane Philips Tall bearded iris. Intense pale blue flowers

May to June. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris T.B. Party Dress Tall bearded iris. Flamingo pink, tangerine

beard. Flowers May to June. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris T.B. Pearly Dawn Tall bearded iris. Pearl pink flowers May to

June. Ht 2ft.

Iris T.B. Queechee Tall bearded iris. Fine garnet red flowers May to June Ht 2.5ft

Iris T.B. Rajah Tall bearded. Yellow with crimson falls. May

to June. Ht 2.5ft

Iris T.B. Sable Tall bearded iris. Rich deep purple black

flowers May to June. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris T.B.Rocket Tall bearded iris. Pure deep chrome with

orange chrome falls. Flowers May to June. Ht 2.5ft.

Iris T.B. White City Tall bearded iris. Large white flowers May

to June. Ht 2.5ft.

Lavatera Bredon Springs Dwarf lavatera with deep pink flowers

July to Sept. Ht 4ft.

Leucanthemum Aglaia Semi double shaggy white flowers June to August Ht 20ins

Leucanthemum Phyllis Smith Long shaggy white petalled flowers in Summer Ht 2.5ft

Liatris spicata Kobold Purple flower spikes July to September. Ht18ins. Good cut flower.

Linaria purpurea Canon J. Went Rose snapdragon like flowers on 2ft spikes July to October.

Linaria purpurea Winifreds Delight Yellow snapdragon like flowers flushed with

purple on 2ft spikes June to August.

Linaria x dominii Yuppie Surprise Pinkish purple flowers with deep veins

June to October Ht 2-3ft

Linum perenne Blau Saphir Flax. Many sky blue flowers

June to September. Ht 18ins

Lobelia syphilitica Light blue and white flowers late summer Ht 2ft

Soil that doesn’t dry or as pond marginal

Lysimachia Cilliata Delicate pink centred, yellow flowers in

spikes. Bronze new growth. July to September. Ht 2-3ft

Lysimachia clethroides Arching spikes of white flowers mid summer on Ht 3ft

Lythrum Salicaria Feuerkerze Intense rosy red flower spikes July to

September. Ht 2-3ft. Soil that doesnt dry or pond marginal.

Malva Bibor fehlii Purple flowers throughout Summer

Ht 4 –5ft

Malva sylvestris Primley Blue Large blue flowers June to September. Ht 18ins

by 3ft spread.

Malva sylvestris Zebrina Deep purplish red flowers with darker stripes

throughout summer. A large vigorous plant. Ht 4-5ft.

Mimulus Luteus variegata Strongly variegated foliage, clear yellow

flowers through Summer. Ht 15ins. Unusual

Monarda Adam Bee Balm. Scarlet flower heads June to August. Ht 2.5ft.

Monarda Ruby Glow Bee Balm. Ruby red flowers, red tinted

foliage. June to August. Ht 2.5ft. New mildew resistant variety.

Monarda Sagittarius Bee Balm. Dark lilac flowers July to August.

Ht 2.5ft. New mildew resistant variety.

Myosotis scorpioides Perenial forgetmenot. Intense sky blue

flowers through Summer. On a compact plant. Ht 6ins

Nepeta Cataria True Catmint. Cats love it. Inconspicuous

white flowers June to August. Ht 2-3ft

Nepeta x Faassenii Mauve blue flowers May to September. Ht 18ins

Nepeta grand Dawn to Dusk Soft pink flowers, dark purple calyx

July to September. Ht 2.5ft.

Oenothera Youngii Golden yellow saucer shaped flowers

June to September. Ht 15ins

Omphaloides verna Short sprays of blue flowers in early Summer.

Good in shade. Ht10ins

Ophiopogon Planiscapus Nigra `Black Grass' Unusual black leaves, small

pink flowers in July. Ht 6ins

Origanum Vulgare aureum Golden Marjoram. Yellow sweet scented

bushes. Lilac flowers July to August. Spreading groundcover.

Osteospermum Buttermilk Pale creamy yellow flowers with brown

reverse and a dark eye. Tender so take cuttings in Autumn

Osteospermum Cannington Roy Pale pink flower with darker streaks and

blue eye. Flowers all Summer.Quite hardy.

Osteospermum Ecklonis Pale pink flowers turning to white with a

blue reverse. Flowers all summer. Hardy. Ht 1ft

Osteospermum Jucundum Blackthorn Seedling Purplish pink flowers

Through summer. Prefers a sunny sheltered site. Ht 1ft.

Osteospermum Jucundum Smallish deep pink flowers all Summer.

Ht 1ft. Hardy

Osteospermum Weetwood White daisy flowers with a darker centre all

Summer. Ht 1ft. Quite Hardy

Papaver atlanticum Numerous pale orange flowers June to September. Ht 1ft

Papaver or. Beauty of Livermore Large red flowers with black blotches.

May to July. Ht 18ins

Papaver Oriental Beauty Queen Large light apricot flowers May to July. Ht18ins

Papaver Oriental Black and White Large white flowers with black blotches

May to July. Ht 18ins

Papaver Oriental Curlilocks Large orange red ruffled flowers with a

black throat May to July. Ht 18ins

Papaver Oriental Doubloon Large double scarlet flowers May to July. Ht 18ins

Papaver Oriental Mrs Perry Large pink flowers May to July. Ht 18ins

Papaver Oriental Perrys White Large white tinged blush flowers May to

July. Ht 18ins

Papaver Oriental Picotee white frilly flowers, salmon edge May to July. Ht 18ins

Papaver Oriental Sultana Large deep pink, papery flowers May to July. Ht 18ins

Penstemon Andenken an Friedrich Hahn Dark garnet red tubular flowers all through

Summer.Sheltered site. Quite hardy. Ht 2-3ft

Penstemon Chester Scarlet Large dark red tubular flowers all through

Summer.Sheltered site. Winter protection. Ht 2-3ft

Penstemon Coral Pink Coral pink, white throated tubular flowers

all through Summer.Sheltered site. Winter protection. Ht 2-3ft

Penstemon Glaber Lilac pink and blue tubular flowers all

through Summer.Sheltered site. Winter protection. Ht 2ft

Penstemon Hidcote Purple Purple tubular flowers all through

Summer.Sheltered site. Winter protection. Ht 2-3ft

Penstemon Raven tubular flowers all through Summer.Sheltered

site. Winter protection. Ht 2-3ft

Penstemon Schoenhollzerii Brilliant red tubular flowers all through

Summer.Sheltered site.Quite hardy. Ht 2-3ft

Penstemon Snowstorm White tinged pink tubular flowers all

through Summer.Sheltered site. Winter protection. Ht 2-3ft

Penstemon Thorn tubular flowers all through Summer.Sheltered

site. Winter protection. Ht 2-3ft

Persicaria affinis Dimity pink pokers June to Sept.

Colourful autumn foliage Ht 6ins

Persicaria ampl. atrosang. Bushy plant with ruby red flower spikes to

3ft. June to September.

Persicaria bistortum superba Clear pink pokers May to June. Ht 2.5ft

Persicaria affinis Darjeeling Red Pink,red and white flower spikes July to

October. Ht 6ins. Good groundcover

Persicaria affinisDonald Lowndes Pink flower spikes July to October. Ht6ins. Good

groundcover

Persicaria Campanulata blotched leaves creamy pink flowers in Summer. Ht 2 ft.

Persicaria millettii Crimson flower spikes June to November. Ht1ft

Phuopsis Stylosa Spreading groundcover plant with many pink

flowers from July to September. Ht 10ins

Phygelius x rectus Devils Tears Crimson tubular flowers through Summer.

Sheltered site. Ht 3ft+

Phygelius x rectus Moonraker Creamy yellow tubular flowers through

Summer. Sheltered site. Ht 3ft+

Phygelius x rectus Winchester Fanfare Tubular Salmon flowers through Summer. Ht3-4ft.

Polemonium Hopleys Large heads of flesh pink cups June to

August. Ht 3-4ft. Not invasive

Polemonium Cashmerianum Larger flowered form of Jacobs Ladder. Sky

blue flowers on 18ins spikes May to June

Polemonium foliosissimum alpinum Pure white flowers May to June. Ht 18ins

Polemonium reptans Blue pearl Lavender blue flowers May to June Ht 1ft.

Polemonium rep.Pink Beauty Lilac pink cup like flowers on 18ins spikes.

May to July

Potentilla atrosanguinea Brilliant red flowers June to July. Silvery leaf. Ht 1.5ft

Potentilla Blazeaway Suffused orange red flowers June to August. Ht 1ft.

Potentilla Helen Jane Large carmine rose flowers with a dark

centre July to September. Ht 15ins

Potentilla recta alba White flowers with a yellow centre June to July. Ht 15ins

Potentilla recta warrenii Heads of bright yellow flowers June to September. Ht 2ft

Potentilla x tonguei Small apricot flowers June to August. Ht 10ins

Potentilla Wm. Rollison Almost double intense orange flame flowers

June to Sept Ht15ins

Pulmonaria angustifolia Munstead Blue Brilliant blue flowers March to April. Ht1ft.

Sun/shade. Good groundcover.

Rheum Palmatum Large purple deeply cut young leaves, red

flowers in June and July. Ht 6ft

Rudbeckia Goldquelle Double chrome yellow flowers July to Sept. Ht 2.5ft

Rudbeckia fulgida var speciosa Yellow flowers with a black centre July to Sept. Ht 18ins

Rumex atrosanguinea Red veined foliage plant for sun or part

shade. Ht 1ft. Inconspicuous flowers. Suitable flower arranging.

Salvia bulleyana Yellow flowers with purple blotch June to August. Ht 3ft

Salvia forsskaolii Violet flowers June to July. Ht 4ft

Salvia hians Purple flowers with a white lip on 2ft

spikes June to September. Aromatic foliage.

Salvia vert. Alba Long dense spikes of pure white flowers June to August. Ht 18ins

Saponaria offic. Rosea plena Soapwort. Terminal clusters of double pink

flowers July to September. Ht 2.5ft. Spreads.

Scabiosa ochroleuca Small yellow scabious flowers May to

September. Well drained soil.

Schizostylis coccinea Large scarlet flowers September to November,

grassy leaves. Ht 2ft. Protect from severe frosts.

Sidalcea Loveliness Shell pink mallow type flowers mid Summer on. Ht 2ft

Sidalcea William Smith Warm salmon pink mallow type flowers

July to September. Ht 3ft

Sidalcea malv. Sussex Beauty Large pale pink flowers July to August on 3ft spikes.

Silene Dioica Flore Pleno Bight pink double cartwheel shaped flowers

over a long period in Summer. Ht 1ft

Stachys coccinea Bright red flowers july to Sept. Ht 1ft

Stachys macrantha robusta Stiff stems with hooded blooms of rose pink

July to August. Ht 2ft

Symphytum grandiflorum variegatum. Pale lilac pink flowers April to June.

Attractive foliage .Ht 1ft

Symphytum uplandicum variegatum. Pale lilac pink flowers June to August.

Attractive foliage .Ht 3ft

Thermopsis montana Yellow pea flowers May to August. Spreads. Ht 2.5ft.

Tiarella wherryii Foam flower Creamy white sprays through Summer. Ht 8ins

Tradescantia x andersoniana Innocence Pure white 3 petalled flowers June to September. Ht 2ft.

Tradescantia x andersoniana Isis Rich blue 3 petalled flowers June to Sept. Ht 18ins

Tradescantia x andersoniana Osprey Pure white flowers with a blue centre June to September. Ht 2ft

Tradescantia x andersoniana Pauline Lilac 3 petalled flowers June to Sept. Ht 18ins

Tradescantia x andersoniana Purple Dome Rich purple 3 petalled flowers June to Sept. Ht 18ins

Trollius x cultorum Baudirektor Linn Globeflower. Orange flowers

May to June. Ht 2ft. Later variety

Trollius x cultorum Earliest of All Globeflower.Pale orange flowers April toMay. Ht 2ft

Trollius europaeus Native globeflower. Yellow orange flowers April to June Ht 2ft

Trollius x cultorum Gold Cup Globeflower.Deep golden yellow flowers Aprilto May. Ht 2ft.

Verbascum blattaria Yellow flowers with pink centres and then

nice seed pods. June to July. Ht 3ft

Verbascum chaixii album White flowers on 4ft spikes July to August

Verbascum chaixii Cotswold Beauty Coppery orange flowers with purple centre

July to August. Ht 4ft

Verbascum chaixii Cotswold Queen Soft yellowy brown flowers with a purple

centre on 4ft spikes July to August.

Verbascum chaixii Gainsborough Dusty yellow flowers on 3ft spikes June to

August. Grey leaves.

Verbascum nigrum Yellow flowers with red and brown spots

June to September. Ht 4ft

Verbascum chaixi Pink Domino Striking deep pink spikes June to August Ht 3ft

Verbascum chaixi Royal Highland 3ft spikes of apricot and yellow flowers June to August

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