Adenophora confusa     Ladybells     Masses of campanula-like purple bells. H.P.

Ajuga pyramidalis     Metallic coloured foliage, blue flowers. Ideal for cover under shrubs, for shady areas and banks.   H.P. 

Ajuga reptans  'Alba'    White flowered form of our native bugle.   H.P.  

Alchemilla mollis     Old cottage garden favourite. Pleated leaves unfold from rounded clumps. Green-yellow flowers. Good for edges.    H.P.  

Aloe aristata     Small aloe with fire coloured flower spike, makes ideal house plant.   T.P.  

Angelica gigas    Tall attractive plant with deep purple rounded flowerheads.   H.P.  

Anthemis punctata ssp. cupaniana    Lovely low growing mat of silver covered in white daises. Full sun. H.P.  

Anthemis tinctoria  'Sauce Hollandaise'    Medium height, lovely lemon daises.   H.P.  

Aquilegia  'Ballerina'     Beautiful tiered pom-pom, pink and green.   H.P.  

Aquilegia  'Pom-Pom Violet'    Deep violet pom-poms.   H.P.  

Aquilegia  'Woodside Blue'     Variegated foliage, blue flowers.   H.P. 

Aquilegia vulgaris  'Magpie'    Striking blackish purple and white.   H.P. 

Arabis caucasica  'Flore plena'    Very pretty blooms like little white double roses.   H.P.  

Artemisia  'Powis Castle'     Non-flowering bright silver foliage shrub.   H.S.   

Artemisia absinthium  'Lambrook Silver'    Lovely silvery shrub.   H.S.  

Artemisia lactiflora  'Guizhou'    Lovely foliage in green and reddish purple, tall flower stems of small white blooms. Showy.   H.P.   

Artemisia michauxiana   (previously A. discolor)    Lovely fine cut silver low growing shrubby perennial. H.P.  

Artemisia vulgare ‘Oriental Limelight’    Bold golden-lime foliage.   H.P.   

Artemisia x arborescens  'Faith Raven'    Lacy silvery foliage. Attractive shrub.   H.S.  

Arundo danax ‘Variaegata’   variegated version of the above.   T.P.  

Asarum splendens    Dynamic silver leaves with black markings. Rare.   H.P.   

Aspidistra elatior    Popular Victorian houseplant..   T.P.   

Aspidistra elatior ‘Variegata’    Variagated form of the above..   T.P.   

Aster alpinus    Low spreading cushions. Mauve and yellow centred daises.    H.P.   

Aster linosyris     Goldilocks aster.     Rare native. Fine narrow foliage and flat-topped umbel-like clusters of golden flowers.   H.P.  

Aster turbinellus     Lots of small mauve heads with yellow centres.   H.P.   

Astilbe grandis    Lovely species with large leaves and fluffy cream flowers.   H.P.  

Astragalus sinicus     Chinese milk vetch   Pretty bright pink pea-like flowers. H.P.  

Atriplex halimus    Silvery shrub with frosted look foliage. Sunny spot.   H.S.   

Barbarea vulgaris  'Variegata'    Variegated land cress. Bright and cheerful.   H.P.   

Begonia sutherlandii    Trailing species, pale orange flowers. Warm spot.   H.P.  

Bellis perennis ‘Prolifera’    Late 16^th Centaury. Hen & Chicken daisy, now very scarce.  A candelabra of replicas surround the main flower head.   H.P.  

Bergenia  'Abendglut'    Foliage turns deep red. Deep pink flowers.   H.P.  

Bergenia cordifolia     Elephant's ears.     Large leaves, pink flowers, strong grower.   H.P.   

Betula chichibuensis    Large birch peeling brown bark. Rare.   H.T.  

Billbergia nutans    Lovely houseplant. Green & blue drooping flowers.  

Brachyglottis monroi     Attractive silver shrub with toothed foliage. Garden only   H.S.  

Briza maxima    Quaking grass.    Lovely decorative hanging heads   H.A.   

Brugmansia sanguinea     Exotic species from Peru. Large orange-red trumpets with a curled back red lip. Ideal conservatory plant. Rarely seen.   H.H.S.  

Buddleia  'Lochinch'    Deep purple flowers.   H.S.   

Buddleia globosa     Orange ball buddleia.    H.S.   

Buddleia salviifolia    Lovely species, soft grey leaves and lilac flowers. Sheltered position.   H.S. 

Buddleia x weyeriana  'Sungold'    Apricot coloured flowers.   H.S.  

Calceolaria falklandica    From green cushions come yellow poutches with purpl dots. 4” hidh. Rockery. H.P.  

Caltha polypetala     Giant marsh marigold, large leaves and flowers.   H.P.   

Calystegia hederacea  'Flore Pleno'     Beautiful double pink convululous. Twining climber. Ideal for large pots. Grow in conservatory or cold greenhouse or bring pots in for winter. Very pretty. Scarce. H.C.  

Campanula cochlearifolia ‘Elizabeth Oliver’    Tiny little double blue flowers. Creeping growth. Sheltered position.    H.P.  

Campanula incurva    1 ft. Lovely palest blue inflated blooms.   H.P.   

Campanula primulaefolia    2 ft. Dark eyed blue flowers on dense stems.   H.P.  

Campanula trachelium var. alba    White, nettle-leaved bellfower.   H.P.  

Cardiorinum giganteum    Giant wood lily   Highly scented huge white trumpets. Glossy foliage. Moist shade. 6’-10’.  H.P. 

Carex comans ‘Bronze’    Low growing evergreen grass. Bronzy foliage.  H.P. 

Carex  'Frosted Curls'    Beautiful small grass, 15". Compact clump with a waterfall of curls, jewelled with brown seed heads. Charming.   H.P.  

Centaurea macrocephala    Introduced 1805, Straw-yelloe heads.  H.P.  

Cephalaria gigantea    Giant tree scabious     7'-9'. Huge scabious leaves and large heads of yellow pincushions. Give it plenty of space. Attracts bees.   H.P.  

Ceterach officinarum    Rusty-back fern.    Native.    H.P.  

Chaenomeles cathayensis    Uncommon species, enormous fruits.   H.S.  

Chaerophyllum hirsutum  'Roseum'     Pink cow parsley     Lovely perennial, soft green hairy foliage and lots of charming pink umbels.   H.P.  

Chionochloa conspicua    Attractive. Ornamental grass, golden sprays 5 feet.  

Chionodoxa forbesii    Pretty blue star like flowers, in spring. 4”-10” high.  

Choisya ternata     Mexican orange blossom. Aromatic everygreen shrub. White flowers. Introduced in 1825. Rounded habit. Sun or shade.   H.S.   

Circaea lutetiana ‘Caveat Emtor’    Pink, green and cream enchanters nightshade.   

Cistus populifolius    Introduced 1634. Upright growth, large white flowers.   H.S.  

Cistus psilosepalus    Rounded shrub covered in cream flowers. Grey-green foliage. 2'.   H.S.   

Clianthus puniceus    Introduced from New Zealand in 1831. Known as "Lobster's Claw". Semi-evergreen for a south facing wall. Attractve pinnate leaves and scarlet claw-like flowers.   T.S.  

Convallaria majalis var. rosea    Pink flowering Lily of the valley.   H.P.  

Cordydalis flexuosa  'China Blue'. CD&R 528C    Ever popular, bright blue nodding heads held above bright green cut foliage.   H.P.   

Cordyline australis    Cabbage tree palm.    introduced in 1823. Forms small tree, long sword-like leaves and creamy flowers in large terminal panicles. Large plants, for the garden only   H.S.  

Cordyline australis  'Purpurea'    Purple leaved form of the above.   H.S.  

Coreopsis tinctoria    Yellow & orange dye plant.   H.A.   

Cornus  ‘Flaviramea'    Lovely dogwood with young wood yellow to olive green, beautiful naked stems for winter.   H.S.   

Craspedia globosa    Silver foliage, wiry stems hold sulphur-yellow drumsticks. 2’-3’.   H.A.   

Crambe maitima ‘Lily White’    Perennial vegetable for forcing.   H.P.    

Crocosmia  'Golden Fleece'. (C. citronella) Lovely lemon flowered.    H.P.  

Crocosmia  Lucifer'    Tall bright red form.   H.P.   

Crocosmia  'Solfaterre'    Dark smoky leaves and apricot flowers. Lovely.   H.P.   

Crytogramma crispa. The Parsley Fern.    Native.   H.P.   

Cyclamen repandrum     Marbled foliage, deep pink flowers. Ideal for naturalizing under trees. Sheltered spot preferred.   H.P.  

Cyrtanthus elatus (Vallota speciosa)    Beautiful housplant with showy scarlet blooms.   T.P.  

Cytisus battandieri     Pineapple scented yellow flowers. Silvery soft leaves. Tall shrub introduced around 1922.   T.S. 

Dahlia  'Bishop of Llandaff'    Red leaves, deep red single blooms. All dahlias ready Summer.   T.P.  

Dahlia  'Moonfire'    Dark purple foliage, striking blooms of yellow with an inner red ring, single.    T.P.   

Dahlia  'Tally-Ho'    Dark red foliage. Deep red double flowers.   T.P  

Decaisnea fargesii     The sausage tree.     Electric blue pods.   H.S.  

Delphinium  pacific giants    Tall border plants, mixed colours.   H.P.   

Desmodium elegans    Very pretty shrub. Elegant pink pea-like flowers. 3 feet high.   H.S.  

Dianella nigra     Evergreen clumps of strap-like leaves. Mauve flowers, followed by blue berries. Grows 2 feet high. Sheltered spot.   H.P.   

Dianthus barbatus   'Sooty'    Foliage striking red-brown, flowers in darkest chocolate brown to match. H.B.  

Dianthus chinensssis     The chinese pink.     Single.   H.P.   

Dianthus knappii  'Yellow Harmony'    20". Clusters of bright yellow flowers.   H.P.  

Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus    From Japan. Bright pink ragged petaled flowers.   H.P.  

Digitalis lutea    Rare yellow foxglove in the wild.   H.P.  

Digitalis lutea ‘Flashing Spires’    3 feet high. Pale yellow hoods over cream splashed leaves.   H.P. 

Digitalis viridiflora     Rare foxglove from the Balkans. Forms a clump of ribbed rosettes. Lovely delicate Bells of greeny-yellow on tall stems. Irresistible in flower.    H.P.   

Dipsacus inermis    Tall perennial, attractive round cream flowerheads. Late season.   H.P.  

Dipsacus sativus    Cultivated teasel. Whitish heads. Grown since the Tudor period   H.B.   

Echium boissieri    Showy plant from Spain. Stiff hairy rosette with an upright stem of up to 6 feet, bearing pink flowers with red stamens..   H.B.  

Echium pininana     Dynamic plants of great beauty. Large hairy leaves in a rosette, produce a thick woody trunk from 8'-14'. This is topped with masses of bright blue flowers. Needs a warm site, protect in winter, or grow in a conservatory. T.P.  

Eleutherococcus sieboldianus  'Variegatus'     Lovely shrub with pale green-grey leaves with white variegations. White flowers.   H.S. 

Embothrium coccineum    Introduced 1846. Chilean fire bush. Orange-scarlet flowers. Upright large evergreen shrub. H.S.  

Eomecon chionantha    Dawn poppy.   from East China. Forms spreading mats from a creeping rootstock. Lovely fleshy heart-shaped leaves of blue-green. White single blooms with yellow anthers. Choice. Moist soil.   H.P.   

Ephedra major    Curious plant with leafless stems, forming a mat of trailing stems. Produces amazing necklace-like coral beads on long strings that hang down. Captivating. Warm sheltered position, on rock preferred. Rare.   H.S.  

Epilobium angustifolium album    Delightful white rosebay willowherb. Patch forming, lovely white spikes. 3'.   H.P.   

Eriobotrya japonica    Japanese Loquat tree.    In this country forms a large bushy shrub. Attractive large leatherytoothed leaves and lovely scented yellow-white flowers. Rarely fruits, but occasionally does, these being pear-shaped and edible. Warm sheltered position, or conservatory.   H.S.  

Eryngium agavifolium    Tropical looking toothed sword-like leaves, tall thick stems carry greeny-white thimbles. Showy. Moist or dry site.    H.P.  

Eryngium horridum     3'. Soft spined pineapple-like green foliage. Green and White rounded flowerheads in bunches.   H.P.  

Erysimum linifolium  'Variegatum'    Cream and blue-green leaves, mauve flowers.   T.P.  

Eucalyptus pulverulenta.    Small tree. Blue round leaves.   H.T.  

Euphorbia cyparissias     1'. Low growing mounds, creeping rootstock. fine divided foliage, yellow flowers. Ideal for the rockery.   H.P.  

Euphorbia cyparissias Fens Ruby’    Low spreading growth, redish foliage, yellow flowers.   H.P.   

Euphorbia dulcis  'Chameleon'    Lovely coloured smoky red leaves and bracts with small yellow flowers. Fine bushy growth. 2'.   H.P.  

Euphorbia griffithii  'Dixter'     Striking perennial. Reddish-purple foliage and dark red bracts. 2˝ ft  H.P.  

Euphorbia lathyris    Caper spurge   Grown since the 15 hundreds. Seeds used as substitute for capers. Said to drive moles away. Introduced wild flower..   H.B.  

Euphorbia x martinii    Decorative reddish stems. Fairly compact.   H.P.  

Euphorbia mellifera     Almost extinct in the wild. Tall growing, light green foliage and honey-scented golden flowerswith brown glands. Shrubby evergreen. Warm site preferred.    H.S.  

Euphorbia polychroma ‘Lacy’    Rare striking variegated form..   H.P.  

Euryops pectinatus    Evergreen shrub, yellow daisies. Shelter needed.   T.S.  

Farfugium tussilagineum  'Aureomaculatum'     Huge leaves, like giant coltsfoot with yellow splashings. Dynamic. Hardy here. From Chile.   H.P.  

Fargesia nitida    Giant bamboo, evergreen, small foliage, 15 feet.   H.P.  

Fascicularia  bicolor    Introduced 1851 Spiny narrow leaves, the centre becoming scarlet. Tropical-looking.Sheltered spot.   H.P.  

Fragaria vesca ‘Semperflorens’    Uncommon form with red fruits.   H.P.    

Fragaria   sp. from Tawain    Stiff stems of reddish colour hold stiff but soft leaves. Runs.    H.P.  

Francoa appendiculata     Nice lobed dark green foliage and lots of spikes of pink flowers with a darker spot. H.P.  

Fritillaria meleagris     Snakeshead fritillary.     Native. Fowers are like checkered bells.   H.P.  

Galathus nivalis     Common snowdrop.     Potful of bulbs.   H.P.  

Galathus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’    Double form the above. Popular victorian plant.   H.P.  

Geranium dalmaticum ‘Bridal Bouquet’    Low growing clump with pale pink to white flowers. H.P.  

Geranium  'Norman Warrington'    Very pretty shrubby growth, small mauve flowers.   H.P.  

Geranium x oxonianum ‘Wageningen’     Lovely salmon-pink flowers.    H.P.  

Geranium psilostemon    Native of Turkey and the Caucasus. Introdued in 1973. Tall growing, large leaves, flowers deep cerise-pink with dark centre.   H.P. 

Geranium robustum    Strong grower, good foliage, dark mauve flowers..   H.P. 

Geranium  'Spinners'    Beautiful hardy geranium. Rich intense blue flowers in large quantities. Tall growing forming large clumps.   H.P. 

Geranium  'Walter's Gift'    Pale green decorative foliage with pale brown markings. Pink flowers and sprawling habit.   H.P. 

Geranium himalayense  'Gravetye'     Blue-mauve flowers with a lighter centre. Tall; strong.  H.P. 

Geranium macrorrhizum  'Bevan's Variety'     Aromatic foliage and vivid pink flowers.   H.P.  

Geranium macrorrhizum  'Czakor'     As the above variety but with cerise-pink flowers.   H.P.  

Geranium phaeum  'Album'    Dense clumps, white flowers.   H.P. 

Geranium phaeum  'Lily Lovell'    Unusual dusky purple. Shade tolerant.   H.P.  

Geranium phaeum  'Saturn'    Large leaves with dark brown rings. Very showy, dark flowers to match. H.P.  

Geranium phaeum  'Taff's Jester'    Full of surprise, odd leaves unfurl to reveal varying cream variegation. H.P.   

Geranium phaeum var. lividum    Flesh-pink flowers.   H.P.  

Geranium pratense   'Plenum Caeruleum'    Rare double meadow cranesbill.   H.P.  

Geranium sanguineum  'Glenluce'     Low growing, rose-pink flowers.   H.P.  

Geranium sinense     Lovely species with small deep red petals pulled back. From West China.   H.P.  

Geranium x oxonianum   'Claridge Druce'    Attractive foliage and satin-pink flowers. Grows 2˝ -3' and will scramble through shrubs.   H.P.   

Geum rivale  'Album'    White water avens.   H.P.   

Gladiolus tristis var. concolor    Lovely species with lemon flowers. Fragrant.   T.P.  

Glyceria maxima var. variegata    Attractive cream striped grass. Likes moist soil.   H.P.   

Gunnera manicata     From Southern Brazil. Giant rhubarb-like leaves 6'-7'. Must have moist soil and lots of space. Large specimens available from the garden   H.P.   

Haloragis ‘Wellington Bronze’    Bronze leaves, yellow-green flowers..   H.P.   

Hebe ‘Great Orme’    Rounded evergreen. Deep pink flowers fade white.   H.S.  

Hedera colchica  'Dentata Variegata'    Vigorous climber. large leaves brightly variegated cream. H.C. 

Hedera helix  'Goldheart'    Attractive ivy with bright yellow centres.   H.C.   

Helichrysum fontanesii     Bright silver foliage, like curry plant but foliage altogether larger in length and width. Full sun.   H.S.   

Helichrysum populifolium    Foliage poplar-like in silvery-green, bright yellow flowers.    H.S. 

Hemerocallis ‘Kwanso Variegated’    Arrived in 1864 from Japan. Cream striped leaves, double orange flowers.   H.P.   

Hieracium villosum     Soft silvery hairy foliage and yellow daises.   H.P.   

Holcus mollis  'Albovariegatus'    Low growing grass with white stripes. Clumps.   H.P.   

Hosta  'Frances Williams'    Beautiful Hosta with large blue fleshy leaves with yellowish margins. Lavender coloured flower spikes.   H.P.   

Houttuynia cordata  'Chameleon'     Tangerine scented leaves in bright red, green, pink &  cream. Ideal for moist soil with some shade.   H.P.  

Hyacinthoides non-sciptus    Bluebell.    Native.   H.P.   

Indigofera potaninii     Pretty shrub with bright pink pea-like flowers, pinnate foliage.   H.S. 

Inula hookeri     Patch forming, soft leaves and lots of shaggy yellow daisies. Low to medium height. Good in moist soil.    H.P.   

Inula magnifica     Dynamic perennial, enormous leaves and huge tall yellow shaggy daises, the petals like golden threads. 7'.   H.P.   

Iris chrysographes ‘Kew Black’    Narrow lwaves, almost black flowers.   H.P.   

Iris  'Jane Philips'    Tall beared iris, pale blue, white beard.   H.P.  

Iris  'Lady River'    Tall bearded iris. Apricot-pink, orange-red beard and ruffled with bronze-violet veining. H.P.  

Iris ensata  'Variegata'    Green and white variegated leaves and beautiful deep velvety purple flowers. Clematis-like. Moist soil.   H.P.   

Iris forrestii    Beautiful species with yellow flowers which have purple-brown pencilling.   H.P.   

Iris pseudoacorus  'Variegata'     Variegated flag iris. Yellow scented heads. Tall growing, foliage with yellow striped variegation. Will thrive in shallow water or moist soil.    H.P.  

Iris sibirica    For shallow water or moist soil. Narrow leaves with bluish-violet flowers.   H.P.  

Iris sibirica  'Red Flare'    Reddish purple flowers.   H.P.  

Jasminum beesianum     Pink flowered jasmine. Climber.   H.C.  

Kitaibela vitifolia     Upright shrub, mallow-like leaves and lots of white flowers.   H.S.   

Kniphofia ‘Bressingham hybrids’    Mixed colours.   H.P.   

Lactuca perennis    Beautiful wild flower, blue-mauve flowers. Medium-tall.   H.P.   

Lamium album  'Friday'    Attractive foliage shaded in lime green. White flowers. Good in semi-shade. Patch forming.    H.P.   

Lamium galeobdolon   'Florentinum'    Leaves with silver streaking, yellow flowers. Good ground cover, long trailing stems. 

Lamium orvala     Lovely species, tall clumps with showy wine coloured flowers.    H.P.  

Lathyrus latifolius   deep pink    Cultivated since the C15th. Climber.   H.P. 

Lavatera arborea  'Variegata'    Variegated tree mallow. Deep mauve flowers.   H.B. 

Lavatera maritima     Very pretty flowers adorn this shrub, two tone mauve flowers. Needs a warm sunny spot.   H.H.S.   

Leucojum verum    Spring snowflake.    White bells tipped green. Wild flower.  

Libertia caerulescens    Iris-like leaves. Pale china-blue flowers. Compact.   H.P.  

Libertia formosa      Lovely clump forming perennial. Evergreen iris-like foliage and stiff spikes of showy white flowers.    

Limonium vulgare     Sea lavender.     Native. Lavender colured flowers.  H.P.  

Limnanthes douglasii       Poached egg plant. Introduced by David Douglas who died in his thirties in far off lands plant exploring. This charming little plant will form solid carpets of fresh green and in summer be covered in yelow and white saucers. Bees love it. Although only an annual once planted a colony of young will fill the space for ever. Plant one in memory of young David Douglas.   H.A.  

Lobelia siphilitica    Native of North America. Ovate leaves and pretty blue flowers in late summer. Moist soil.

Lobelia tupa    From Chile comes this beautiful species. Forms large clumps, eye catching scarlet flowers in thick spikes. Can reach 8' Plant in your most sheltered position and this lovely plant will give you great pleasure.   H.P.  

Lonicera nitida     Small leaved box-like shrub, fast growing. Can be used for topiary. Introduced 1908. H.S. 

Lonicera nitida  'Baggeson's Gold'    As above but golden foliage. Good as a specimen plant.   H.S.  

Lonicera nitida  'Silver Beauty'    Foliage green with silver edges. Attractive.   H.S.  

Lunaria annua  'Alba Variegata'    White flowered variegated honesty.   H.B.  

Lunaria rediviva     Perennial honesty.     Mauve flowers.   H.P. 

Lupinus arboreus     Tree lupin.     Lovely shrub with lemon scented flowers.   H.S.  

Lupinus arboreus.   Blue form    Blue, tree lupin.   H.P.  

Lupinus   Russell hybrids    A mixture of pretty colours, some bicolours.   H.P.   

Lychnis coronaria    Grown since the 14^th Century. Rich magenta flowers over a silver leaved rosette. H.P. 

Lychnis coronaria alba     The white rose campion. Grown since the 16^th Century.   H.P. 

Lysimachia ciliata  'Firecracker'     3'. Striking bronze-red foliage, creeping rootstock, yellow flowers. H.P. 

Lysimachia cilitata     North American species. Spreading habit with dainty yellow flowers.   H.P. 

Lysimachia ephemerum     Mediterranean species. Clump forming with imposing tall white flower spikes. Grown since 1730.   H.P. 

Lysimachia numularia  'Aurea'     Golden creeping Jenny. Good ground cover for moist soil. Yellow flowers. H.P.  

Lysimachia thyrsiflora     Native of Europe. Upright growing, lanceolate leaves and dense spikes of yellow. Moist soil.   H.P.  

Macleaya microcarpa     Plume poppy. Elegant tall perennial with lovely fleshy glaucous foliage elegantly cut. Tall brownish plumes adorn the long spikes. Spreads, 8' in height.   H.P.  

Miscanthus sacchariflorus    Lovely ornamental grass, blue-green leaves and 8' high canes which carry decorative white fluffy heads into the winter.   H.P.  

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’    Upright grass with curly flower panicles. Up to 6’.   H.P.  

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Variegatus’    Leaves broadly striped white. Dense upright growth. 5’.   H.P.   

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’    Cream bands on arching foliage. Up to 9’.   H.P.  

Myrtus ‘Glanlean Gold’    Compact nutmeg scented shrub. Leaves cream variegated, fluffy cream flowers. H.P. 

Morina lonifolia    Spiny leaves. Exotic flower spikes of white & pink. 3 feet high..   H.P.  

Narcissus poeticus     Poet’s daffodil.     Fragrant.   H.P.  

Narcissus pseudonarssus    Wild daffodil.    Native.   H.P.   

Narcissus ssp. obvallaris    Tenby daffodil.    Rare Welsh native.   H.P.   

Nepeta grandiflora     Aromatic grey-green leaves and pretty bright blue flowers.   H.P.  

Nepeta subsessilis     Compact growth, pale green leaves and sky-blue flowers.   H.P.  

Nicotiana sylvestris     Tall spikes of white heavenly scented flowers. Candelabra-fashion.   H.A. 

Nigella damescena    Introduced 1570. Lovely blue heads.   H.A.   

Nigella damescena ‘Miss Jekyll’    As above with sky-blue flowers.   H.A.   

Oenothera caespitosa     Upright habit, pretty pink flowers.   H.P. 

Oenothera speciosa ‘Siskiyou’    Spreading, masses of pink flowers.   H.P.  

Oenothera versicolor  'Sunset Boulevard'     Red stems and dark green foliage set off by orange-red flowers. Sometimes perennial, sometimes dies off, but seed is easy to collect.   H.P./H.A. 

Olearia traversii    Introduced 1887. Broad leathery leaves, white felted undersides. Shrub to 6m. Ideal maritime plant.   H.P.  

Olearia virgata ’Laxifolia’    Dense shrub, long, thin, narrow leaves of silvery-green with whitish undersides. Ideal maritime plant.   H.P.  

Origanum ‘Nymphenburg’    Compact growth, deepest mauve flowers.   H.P.  

Papaver bracteatum     Lovely deep red single poppies with black blotch at the base of each petal. H.P. 

Papaver ‘Flemish Antique’    Cream double flowers splashed in old fashioned maroon, gives and “Old Curiosity” look to this poppy.   H.A.  

Papaver somniferm  Dark red & Black    Lovely double form. Some doubles around since the 16^th C. H.P. 

Passiflora caerulea     Blue Passion flower. Introduced in 1699. Vigorous climber, palmately lobed leaves and slightly fragrant blue and white flowers. Orange fruits which are edible. Plant against a sunny wall.    H.C.  

Patrinia scabiosifolia    Japanese wild flower. Very pretty yellow flowers in umbels. Tall.   H.P.  

Pelargonium     scented leaved          A selection is available from spring to summer. Please enquire.

Peltiphyllum peltatum     Umbrella plant.     Native to California. Tall stout leaves, similar to Gunnera foliage but smaller, pink flowers on naked stems appear before the leaves emerge. Moist soil. Large plants. H.P.  

Penstemon  'Burgundy'    Tall variety with large burgundy coloured bells.   H.P. 

Penstemon  'Garnet'    Deep purplish-red, smaller than above.   H.P.   

Penstemon lyallii      From Idaho-Montana. 2'. Grey-green rosette sending up branching stems of large dark lavender-blue flowers. Very showy. Lovely species.   H.P.  

Persicaria campanulata     Shelly bells. Lovely old cottage garden plant. Creeping rootstock will scramble up walls or useful ground cover. Ribbed foliage and pretty shell-pink flowers. Charming. Native of North India and Southwest China.   H.P. 

Persicaria campanulata  'Alba'     White form of the above.    H.P.   

Petasites fragrans    Large spreading leaves cherry scented flowers.   H.P.   

Phlomis russelliana     Native of Turkey, good ground cover and spikes of yellow whorls up the stems   H.P. 

Pilosella aurantiaca     Orange hawkweed; fox and cubs.    Old cottage garden plant, grows wild but Generally a garden escape. Bright orange daises over spreading foliage.    H.P.   

Plantago asiatica  'Variegata'     Foliage splashed with cream, compact rosette.   H.P.  

Plantago major  'Frills'    New cultivar. Very decorative frilly crinkle edged plantain.   H.P.   

Plantago major  'Rosularis'    Rose plantain    striking leafy growths, like little green flowers. Grown since the 17^th Century.   H.P.   

Plantago major     'Rubrifolia'     Attractive red foliage. A late 19^th Century plant.   H.P.   

Plantago maritima     Sea plantain, native. Thin long fleshy leaves, brown spikes.   H.P.   

Pleioblastus auricomus     Was Arundinaria. Evergreen bamboo slow spreading, bright yellow leaves with green stripes. 5'.   H.P.  

Pleioblastus variegatus    30". Dwarf white striped bamboo. Evergreen.   H.P.  

Polemonium  'Apricot Delight'    Lovely shade of pink-apricot. Charming.   H.P.   

Polemonium pauciflorum     From South America, lovely yellow trumpets.   H.P. 

Polygonatum falcatum     Native of Japan. 1 1/2 '. Green tipped white bells.   H.P.  

Polygonatum x hybridum ‘Flore Pleno’    The very rare double Solomon’s seal. White with green tips. Short supply so one only per order.   H.P. 

Polygonatum multiflorum    Common Solomon's seal.    Native of Europe. Arching stems with white Hanging bells.   H.P. 

Polygonatum roseum     Pink bells, low growing.    H.P.  

Populus x candicans  'Aurora'    Variegated poplar, showy tree.. Aromatic leaves.   H.T.  

Potentilla anserina  'Golden Treasure'     Leaves beautifully marked in golden yellow, spreads by runners. The cultivar comes from two sources in North Wales, our own nursery and the garden of David Barrett.  H.P. 

Potentilla megalantha     Lovely species, soft hairy foliage, silvery green. Yellow flowers. Forms an impressive rounded mound.   H.P.  

Potentilla montana      Low spreading habit, silvery leaves, white flowers.    H.P.  

Primula  Gold Laced  (Polyanthus) Deep red centres and gold lacing around edges.   H.P.  

Primula elatior      Oxlip.     Lovely wild flower. Pale yellow flowers hanging on one-side of the stem. H.P. 

Primula ‘Lady Greer’    Darling little treasure. Lots of pale lemon flowers, compact and low growing. H.P.  

Primula vulgaris  'Dawn Ansell'    The old double Jack-in-the-green. Pretty cream double flowers. H.P.  

Primula vulgaris  'Miss Indigo'    Deep indigo-blue double edged in silver.   H.P.  

Primula vulgaris  'Rhapsody'    Lovely pale slatey-blue double.   H.P. 

Primula wilsonii     Lovely species. Native of Yunnan and West Sichuan. Evergreen silvery-green aromatic foliage. Long stems carry candelabra-style whorls of magenta-purple. Moist soil.   H.P. 

Prunus laurocerosus     Common laurel.     Introduced in 1576. Well known shrub for hedging.   H.S. 

Pulmonaria  'Mournfull Purple'    Lovely long spotted leaves and dull purple flowers.   H.P. 

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Corinne Tremaine’    Good golden variegated leaves.   H.P.  

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Double Cream’    Cream double flowers.   H.P. 

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Green Petal’    Curious little gem; green and yellow heads.   H.P.  

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Lambrook Black’    Deepest foliage.   H.P.   

Ranunculus ficaria ssp. major    Larger than the type.   H.P.   

Ranunculus ficaria ‘Salmon’s White’    Large single white flowers.   H.P.

Rhododendron macabeanum    Hardy tree-like evergreen growing up to 45 feet high. Large dark oval leaves, grey felted beneath large bunches of lemon bells with purple viens.   H.S.  

Ribes speciosum     6'. Native of California. A spikey evergreen shrub. Showy scarlet hanging flowers dangle along stems. Best grown against a wall.   H.S. 

Rosa banksiae var. normalis     Masses of single white, heavily scented blooms on arching stems. Shelter. 

Rosa  'Bloomfield abundance'    1941. Attractive open shrub almost thornless to 6'. Sprays of pretty pale pink blooms. Elegant buds.   H.S.  

Rosa  'Crimson Shower'    Rambler, lots of deep crimson blooms. Late flowering, often a second flush. H.S. 

Rosa  'Dorothy Perkins'    1901. Rambler. Pale to mid pink blooms, late flowering. Easy to keep under control.   H.S. 

Rosa  'Excelsa'    1909. Red form of 'Dorothy Perkins'. Deeper-pink in fact. 18'.   H.S.   

Rosa  'Felicite et perpetue'     1827. Rambler. Large, vigorous semi-evergreen . One mass flowering of blush-pink roses with a lovely sent.   H.S. 

Rosa  'Violette'    1921. Rambler. Almost thornless, small flowers of a lovely reddish-purple, fading to a grey-mauve. Scented.   H.S.  

(A good selection of "Old Roses" are available from the garden. )

Roscoea procera    Lovely purple flowers.   H.P.   

Rubus spectabilis  'Olympic Double'    Deciduous shrub, pale green leaves and gorgeous double deep pink flowers, like miniature roses.   H.S.  

Rubus thibetanus     Lovely species. Silvery leaves and very prickly stems which are covered in a white bloom. 6'. Introduced 1904.   H.S.  

Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus    Bloody dock. Dark green leaves with lovely red veining. Old pot herb.    H.P. 

Ruta chapelensis  'Dimension Two'   Strongly aromatic Ruta, prostrate growth, yellow flowers. Well drained sunny site. Rare.   H.P.  

Salix  'Erythroflexuosa'    Contorted willow. Discovered in Argentina. Forms a small tree. Stems and leaves curiously twisted. Bare stems look wonderful in winter.   H.T.  

Sambucus             see Herb section

Santolina             see Herb section

Sasa palmata     Large broad leaved bamboo, evergreen, 6 feet.   H.P. 

Sasa veitchii     Veitch’s bamboo    Dwarf up to 3’. Leaves have an attractive parchment edges in winter. Vigorous.   H.P.   

Scabious  sp. from Greece    Lovely perennial. Pale green foliage, lots of small mauve pin-cushions on tall wiry stems. 3'.   H.P.  

Schizostylis coccinea     Kaffir Lily.     November flowering. Satiny-red flowers, clump forming. 2'. H.P. 

Schizostylis coccinea alba    White form of the above.   H.P.   

Scilla verna    Spring squill.    Short bulbous native with grass-like foliage and bright blue flowers. H.P. 

Scutellaria altissima    Low growing with purple & white flower spikes. 1’.   H.P.  

Selinum wallichianum     Native of the Himalayas. Fine featherey foliage, dark browny-red stems carry umbels of fluffy white flowers. Tall.   H.P.  

Silene dioica  'Graham's Delight'    Broad leaves well splashed with yellow. Showy. Usual pink flowers. H.P.   

Silene dioica  'Rosea Plena'    The lovely double red campion. Known since the late 16^th Century. H.P.  

Sisymbrium luteum     Rare yellow sweet rocket.   Dark green leaves and tall stems of yellow flowers. 4'. H.P.   

Sisyrinchium depauperatum    Long wiry stems carry small white tinged yellow flowers with mauve penciling. Rare.   H.P. 

Soleirolia soleirolii     Mind your own business. Creeping green carpet for damp shade.   H.P.  

Solidago canadensis    Tall perennial, large sprays of golden flowers. Late season. 8 feet high. H.P.   

Solidago flexicaulis variegata    Good clumps of foliage, golden varieations, yellow flowers. 2 feet. H.P. 

Sophora microphylla    Large shrub, yellow tubular flowers.   H.S.  

Sorbaria tomentosa var. angustifolia    Deciduous suckering shrub. Beautiful pinnate foliage and showy creamy flowers in terminal panicles.   H.S. 

Steirodisus tagetes   Chamomile scented plant from South Africa. Lots of small daises.   H.A.  

Stipa arundinacea   Golden red-brown grass with arching purple plumes. 3’.   H.P. 

Stipa gigantea    Golden oats. Evergreen perennial. Forms a tuft of narrow leaves, in summer produces tall stem with dangling golden heads. 8'.   H.P.  

Strobilanthes atropurpureus    Interesting perennial with purple ram’s horn-like blooms, textured foliage. 1˝ ft    H.P.  

Symphytum caucasicum     3'. Long rough leaves and beautiful bright blue flowers.   H.P.  

Symphytum ibericum  'Lilacinum'     Good ground cover, lilac and white hanging flowers.   H.P. 

Symphytum officinale ochroleucum    Rare comfrey, bright green leaves and white flowers.   H.P. 

Symphytum tuberosum     Native. Patch forming, tuberous rooted, low growing, cream flowers. H.P.   

Tanacetum haradjanii     Low growing silver perennial forms evergreen cover, ideal for rock gardens. Ferny foliage.   H.P. 

Tanacetum ‘James Kelway’   Feathery foliage, scarlet flowers with yellow centres. 2˝“.   H.P.   

Tanacetum vulgare ‘Crispum’    Curled tansy   Grown since the late C16th, usual yellow button flowers. H.P. 

Tanacetum vulgare ‘Silver Lace’    Pretty silver variegated tansy.   H.P.   

Telekia speciosa     Lovely old perennial, huge long leaves and big yellow shaggy flowerheads. Prefers moist soil.   H.P. 

Tellima grandiflora  'Rubra'     Nice neat mound of red foliage, puce coloured flowers.   H.P.   

Teucrium massiliense    Aromatic textured foliage in grey and small pink flowers. Shrubby.   H.P.   

Trachymene caerulea    Pretty late flowering flower, heads of soft lavender.   H.A.   

Trachystemon orientalis    Beautiful patch forming perennial. Native of North Turkey and East Bulgaria. Grows in damp shady places. Early flowering blooms of purple-mauve and white, borage-like. Handsome large leaves.   H.P.  

Tropaeolum ciliatum    Climber. Yellow with red veins; lobed leaves. Grow through low evergreens. H.P.

Tropaeolum speciosum     Flame flower.     Lots of scarlet flowers, a perfect foil against yew and other dark green evergreens which it will climb through.   H.C.   

Tropaeolum tuberosum var. lineamaculatum  'Ken Aslet'    Tuberous climber. Attractive foliage and Tubular orange flowers. Tubers can be divided to make more plants, can also be cooked like sweet potatoes. From South Africa. H.C. 

Trifolium repens ‘Green Ice’    Attractive clover with white frosty markings. White flowers. Ground cover. H.P.   

Tulipa sylvestris    The rare wild tulip. Yellow flowers.   H.P.    

Uncinia rubra    Lovely deep red leaved grass. 18".   H.P.   

Verbascum blattaria albiflorum    White flowering moth mullein. 2'-3' spikes of elegant white flowers. Very graceful.   H.B.   

Verbascum bombyciferum     Charming mullein with felted silvery leaves and soft woolly flower stem with deep yellow flowers.   H.B.   

Verbascum lychnitis     Lovely wild flower. Silvery leaves and cool white flowers in a branching spikes. Showy.   H.B.   

Verbascum phoeniceum    Grown in Britain since 1597. Spikes of purple. 3 feet high.   H.P.  

Verbascum pyramidatum   

Verbascum wiedemannianum    Rare perennial species. Lovely purple flower spikes.   H.P.  

Veronica montana  'Corinne Tremaine'    Our own cultivar. Trailing stems of green toothed foliage variegated in cream and white. Lilac-blue flowers. Perfect for trailing in baskets a pots. Prefers shade. H.P.   

Vinca major    Greater periwinkle. Large glossy leaves. Trailing arching stems and blue flowers. H.P.   

Vinca major ssp. hirsuta    Uncommon form with dark purple stars.   H.P.   

Vinca minor  'Alba Variegata'    Small leaves with yellow variegations. White flowers.   H.P.   

Vinca minor  'Gertrude Jekyll'    Old variety. Dark green leaves and white flowers.   H.P.  

Viola ‘Can Can’    Modern reproduction of Victorian Rococco-type. All frilly edged. Very pretty.   H.P.  

Viola ‘Comte de Brazza’    1880, Parma. Scented double white flowers. Best under glass..   T.P.  

Viola ‘Duchesse De Parme’    1870. Parma violet. Strongly scented pale lavender double blooms. Tender, so protect from hard frost.   T.P.   

Viola  ‘D’Udine’    Italian Parma violet, double purple flowers with a strong scent. Strong grower. T.P.  

Viola japonica  'Rodney Davey'   Leaves beautifully splashed in cream. Long stemmed white flowers. Does well in partial shade.   H.P.  

Viola ‘Jean Arnott’    odorata. Clear pale pink flowers.   H.P.  

Viola ‘Lady Hume Campbell’    Parma    1875   Very rare. Double lavender flowers with strong perfume. T.P.  

Viola ‘Marie Louise’    Parma    1865   Lavender-blue double blooms with red splash in white centre. Extrememly fragrant.   T.P.  

Viola ‘Midnight Runner'    Spreading plants, clothed in small black flowers.   H.P.   

Viola ‘Mrs David Lloyd George’    1915    Semi-double. Outer petals purple, inner ones white & blue. H.P.  

Viola odorata alba    The white sweet violet.   H.P.  

Viola odorata  ‘Alba Plena’    Rare double white sweet violet.   H.P.   

Viola odorata ‘Admiral Avellan’    1893. Large reddish-purple heavilly scented violets.   H.P.  

Viola odorata ‘Baroness de Rothschild’    1894. Large fragrant deep purple-blue flowers.   H.P.  

Viola pallida plena    Neopolitan, Parma 1816. Lavender with white centre.   T.P.   

Viola palustris     Marsh violet.     Spreading native. Pale lilac veined purple flowers.   H.P.   

Viola ‘Princess of Prussia.    1881. Free flowering scented rich purple blloms.   H.P.  

Viola 'Rebecca'     Lovely old variety. Mauve and white striped flowers. Scented.   H.P.   

Viola 'Swanley White'    (Comte de Brazza)  1880  Parma   Vigorous.Double white flowers, strong scent. Scarce.   H.P.  

Zantedeschia aethiopica    The lovely arum lily.   H.P.      Small plants -  Larger plants

Zauschneria  ssp. cana  'Dublin'    Spreading plant, fine green foliage and scarlet hanging flowers late season.    H.P.  

Text by Corinne Tremaine. ©  Corinne & David Tremaine-Stevenson
Photographs by David Barrett  ©  David Barrett
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