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 flowersJuly 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