Herbaceous

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Acanthus spinosus - summer flowers

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Acanthus

Acanthus spinosus

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(Bear's Breeches) A handsome architectural plant, Acanthus spinosus has large glossy, dark green leaves which are deeply divided and in late summer, large spikes of foxglove-like flowers in mauve and white.

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Achillea 'Lilac Beauty' - flowers on a group of plants in July

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Achillea

Achillea 'Lilac Beauty'

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(Yarrow) A small, slowly spreading perennial with dark green feathery leaves and masses of attractive lace-cap, lilac and white flower heads in mid to late summer. The flowers are very popular with insects including bees and butterflies. Best flower display in a sunny position with good drainage.

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Achillea 'Moonshine' - yellow flowers in June

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Achillea

Achillea 'Moonshine'

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(Yarrow) A superb, clump forming small perennial with large flower heads composed of tiny bright yellow flowers and pale silvery-green foliage. The flowers are popular with insects including bees and butterflies. Ideal for a sunny herbaceous border, the flower heads can be dried or left standing in the border for early winter once dead, where they will...

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Achillea millefolium 'Walther Funcke' - masses of flower in late June

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Achillea

Achillea millefolium 'Walther Funcke'

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A lovely perennial, Achillea 'Walther Funcke' has elegant, dissected leaves and flat clusters of deep orange-red flowers in summer. Ideal for a sunny herbaceous border, the flower heads can be dried or left standing in the border for early winter once dead, where they will look stunning when rimmed with frost.

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Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegata' - flowering in Spring

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Herbaceous

Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegata'

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A variegated selection of our common ground elder which is much slower to spread and makes an elegant and understated ground cover. he leaves are lobed, light green and edged in creamy white. Clusters of white flowers rise above the foliage in early summer. Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegata' is a tough, low maintenance ground cover plant which also grows...

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Agapanthus 'Fireworks' - flowers

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Agapanthus

Agapanthus 'Fireworks'

(African lily) New to us, this is a clump forming evergreen perennial with slender dark green leaves and spikes of lovely violet-blue fading to white flowers in summer. Best is a sunny position with well drained soil and shelter from strong wind. Can be grown in a large container.

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Agapanthus 'Golden Drop' - flowers in summer

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Agapanthus

Agapanthus 'Golden Drop'

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(Variegated African Lily) A compact evergreen perennial with eye-catching green and creamy-gold variegated leaves with clusters of fetching pale blue flowers in summer. The flower stems are up to 30 - 40 cm tall once established. Best flower display in a sunny position with well drained soil and shelter from strong wind. Can be grown well in a large...

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Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' - spring flowers

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Ajuga

Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

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(Bugle) An eye-catching ground cover perennial with large bronze-purple leaves and upright spikes of purple-blue flowers in late spring & early summer. Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' is ideal for a position in some sun or light - partial shade and will usually grow well under trees and shrubs. Does well when grown in a large container.

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Alchemilla mollis

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Alchemilla

Alchemilla mollis

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(Lady's Mantle) A low growing, tough perennial from the Caucasus this is an excellent ground cover plant and useful for difficult situations such as dry shade. It's fresh looking, matt-green leaves are topped by a frothy mass of tiny yellow-green flowers from midsummer to late August. Alchemilla mollis will self seed freely and looks most attractive in a...

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Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' - flowers in June

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Anchusa

Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'

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(Bugloss) A lovely perennial with bristly, mid-green leaves and spikes of brilliant blue flowers all summer. The flowers are attractive to insects including bees and butterflies. Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' usually grows and flowers best in a site with full sun and good drainage.

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Anemone hupehensis var japonica 'Pamina'

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Anemone

Anemone 'Pamina'

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(Windflower) A late summer flowering perennial with stems supporting large bright purplish-pink, double flowers in August and September. The leaves are dark green. An attractive, neat perennial ideal for a sunny position.

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Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' - flowers in Summer

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Anemone

Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'

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(Japanese Anemone) A fabulous medium sized perennial for late summer colour, Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' has masses of elegant white flowers from August well into autumn.

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Anemone x hybrida 'Queen Charlotte' - flowers in late summer

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Anemone

Anemone x hybrida 'Queen Charlotte'

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A charming upright perennial with dark green leaves and flower stems in late summer and early autumn with lovely semi-double clear pink flowers. Best flower display in sun or dappled shade.

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Aralia cordata 'Sun King' - golden-green leaves in Spring

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Aralia cordata 'Sun King'

(Udo) New to us, Aralia cordata 'Sun King' is an unusual herbaceous plant forming a mound of stems covered with ornamental golden-yellow leaves in Spring and summer. Clusters of small white flower appear in mid to late summer followed by purple berries. A spectacular foliage plant for sun or dappled shade. Can be grown in a large container.

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Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' - silver leaves in July

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Artemisia

Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'

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(Mugwort) Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' is a handsome clump-forming perennial which is grown for its display of slender, silvery-green aromatic leaves in spring and summer.

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Arum italicum 'Pictum' - variegated leaves

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Arum italicum 'Pictum'

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(Lords and Ladies) A fascinating herbaceous perennial with large green arrow-shaped leaves and creamy white veins that are handsome throughout the winter months. This is the true form propagated from divisions rather than by seed. This plant is unusual in that the leaves generally emerge in autumn or early winter and last through to early summer before...

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Aster x frikartii 'Monch' - summer flowers

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Aster

Aster x frikartii 'Monch'

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(Michaelmas daisy) A lovely hybrid first bred in 1892 by crossing Aster thomsonii and Aster amellus; combining the long-flowering properties of the former with the height of the latter. Aster x frikartii 'Monch' was rated by Graham Stuart Thomas as the finest Michaelmas Daisy, flowering earlier than most Asters, from late summer to autumn; its fine...

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Astrantia major 'Claret' - vibrant flowers

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Astrantia major 'Claret'

(Masterwort) An eye-catching perennial which grows to form a low mound with vibrant dark pink-red flowers in mid to late summer. Usually flowers best in a position with full sun or light, dappled shade. The flowers are popular with bees and butterflies.

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Bergenia 'Dark Damsel' - flowers in spring

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Bergenia

Bergenia 'Dark Damsel'

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(Elephants Ears) New to us, Bergenia 'Dark Damsel' is a clump forming, evergreen perennial with very dark purplish-green, leathery leaves turning plum coloured in the winter. Vivid pink flowers appear in spring on stems above the foliage. Best display of foliage colour and flowers will usually be seen if planted in a sunny, well drained position.

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Bergenia 'Overture'

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Bergenia

Bergenia 'Overture'

(Elephants Ears) A hardy, evergreen spreading perennial with large dark green leaves and spikes of drooping vivid pink-red flowers each spring.

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Bergenia 'Winterglut' ('Winter glow') - dark green leaves in June

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Bergenia

Bergenia 'Winterglut' ('Winter glow')

(Elephants Ears) A hardy, clump forming, evergreen perennial with rounded, dark green leaves and spikes of bright pink flowers in Spring.

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Brunnera macrophylla - spring flowers

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Brunnera

Brunnera macrophylla

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(Siberian Bugloss) A versatile, clump-forming perennial with handsome heart-shaped emerald green leaves and clusters of starry blue flowers borne above the leaves in late spring. A superb ground cover plant for sun or dappled shade with plenty of spring interest.

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Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' - leaves in late summer

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Brunnera

Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass'

(Siberian Bugloss) New to us, Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' is an eye-catching perennial with large silver-white leaves edged with green emerging in Spring and lasting till autumn.

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Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold' - flowers in Summer

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Campanula

Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold'

(Adriatic Bellflower) An eye-catching low, spreading perennial with heart-shaped golden-yellow leaves and masses of blue star-shaped flowers in summer. Best flower display usually in a position with sun or light, dappled shade. Grows well in a large container.

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Campanula lactiflora 'Loddon Anna' - cut stems in a flower display

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Campanula

Campanula lactiflora 'Loddon Anna'

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(Milky Bellflower) A popular clump forming perennial, Campanula lactiflora 'Loddon Anna' has tall flower stalks topped with lilac, bell shaped flowers from mid to late summer.

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Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety' - flowers on an established plant

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Campanula

Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety'

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(Milky Bellflower) Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety' a handsome upright perennial with narrow mid-green leaves and large heads of violet blue, bell-shaped flowers in mid to late summer.

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Cephalaria gigantea

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Cephalaria

Cephalaria gigantea

BlueBell Nursery

(Giant Scabious) A handsome large perennial, Cephalaria gigantea has tall stems topped with eye-catching primrose yellow, rosette-like flowers. Very good as part of an informal flowering border. The summer flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies making it an excellent plant for bringing wildlife into the garden. Grows best in a position with...

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Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee'

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Coreopsis

Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee'

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A spreading mound-like perennial, Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee' has masses of long lasting creamy yellow flowers from summer till early autumn.

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Crocosmia 'Emberglow' - flowers opening in July

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Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'Emberglow'

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(Montbretia) Crocosmia 'Emberglow' is a handsome perennial with sword-like, dark green leaves and spikes of vibrant dark orange-red flowers in mid to late summer.

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Crocosmia 'George Davidson' - masses of large yellow flowers in July

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Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'George Davidson'

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(Montbretia) Superb dwarf perennial with masses of large yellow flowers in late summer and pleated sword-like leaves which are deep green and give a lovely vertical accent to the border. The flowers are vibrant canary yellow; appearing on branched spikes from early July to August. This variety is slower spreading than most other Crocosmia and earlier to...

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Crocosmia 'Lucifer' - vibrant red summer flowers

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Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

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(Montbretia) A popular clump forming perennial native to South Africa with dense clumps of long, upright, dark green, sword-like leaves and spikes of brilliant-red flowers in late summer. Best flower display when planted in a position with plenty of sun. Excellent choice for group planting and grows well in a large container.

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Crocosmia 'Orange Pekoe' - summer flowers

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Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'Orange Pekoe'

(Montbretia) New to us, Crocosmia 'Orange Pekoe' is a clump forming perennial with masses of bright orange-red flowers in mid to late summer. The flowers are red tinged at the tips. Upright lance shaped, mid green leaves. Although it will tolerate a little shade best flower display once established will be seen in a sunny position. Grows well in a large...

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Crocosmia x 'Emily Mckenzie' - summer flowers

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Crocosmia

Crocosmia x 'Emily Mckenzie'

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(Montbretia) A beautiful perennial with sprays of bright crimson & orange funnel-shaped flowers in late summer. These flowers stand out well against the lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Very popular with bees. Best display of flowers will be seen if planted in a position with plenty of sun. Grows well in a large container.

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Dicentra spectabilis

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Dicentra

Dicentra spectabilis

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(Bleeding Heart) An exquisite plant perennial with lovely red heart-shaped flowers with white tips which trail from arching flower stems in late spring. The leaves are mid green in colour. Grows well in either full sun or light dappled shade and generally enjoys a moist soil. They do not enjoy having disturbed roots and so once planted should be left to...

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Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' - spring flowers

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Dicentra

Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

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(Bleeding heart) Similar to the classic species, Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' has white, pendant, flowers in late spring / early summer.

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Dierama pulcherrimum

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Dierama

Dierama pulcherrimum

(Angel's Fishing Rod) An eye-catching clump-forming perennial with slender grass-like leaves and tall arching stems of light pink to dark pink, bell-like flowers in mid summer. Most suited to a sunny, sheltered position in soil with good drainage.

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Diplarrena moraea - iris-like summer flowers

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Diplarrena

Diplarrena moraea

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(Butterfly Flag) This interesting, unusual and long-lived perennial native to Tasmania and Southeast Australia, Diplarrhena moraea has wonderful white, slightly scented, iris-like flowers in mid summer. These beautiful flowers are complimented by long, grassy, dark green leaves. A choice plant for a warm, sunny garden which looks particularly good when...

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Disporum sessile 'Variegatum' - Young leaves in Spring

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Disporum

Disporum sessile 'Variegatum'

(Fairy Bells) Disporum sessile 'Variegatum' is a lovely spreading deciduous perennial with very attractive white and green variegated leaves and spikes of pendant, greenish-white bell-shaped flowers in late Spring - early summer.

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Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' - flowers in Summer

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Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea 'Alba'

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(Coneflower) A handsome medium sized, upright perennial, Echinacea purpurea 'Alba' is moderately vigorous with large pure white flowers with a prominent raised central greenish-yellow cone. The flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies. Dark green summer leaves. With its long flowering period, this is a superb choice of plant for a filling out a...

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Echinacea purpurea

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Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea 'Leuchtstern'

BlueBell Nursery

(Purple Coneflower) An attractive, tough perennial, Echinacea purpurea is reasonably fast growing with large pinkish-purple flowers with a distinctive raised central orange cone.

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Epimedium 'Galadriel' - leaves in Spring

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Epimedium

Epimedium 'Galadriel'

(Bishop's Mitre) A clump-forming perennial which has green pointed leaves that are flushed reddish-bronze when young and charming crimson and cream flowers on short stems in Spring. Excellent as a ground cover perennial for a position in dappled or partial shade. Also grows well in a large container.

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Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' - spring flowers

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Epimedium

Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'

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(Bishop's Mitre) Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' is a clump forming perennial with heart-shaped green leaves and delicate sulphur-yellow flowers in Spring.

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Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold'

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Eryngium

Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold'

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(Golden Sea Holly) A very eye-catching perennial with golden-green leaves and pale blue thistle-like flowers surrounded by a ruff of spiny bracts in Summer. Best flower and foliage colour if planted in a position with full sun and well drained soil.

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Eupatorium 'Phantom' - flowers in late summer

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Eupatorium

Eupatorium 'Phantom'

(Joe Pye Weed) New to us, this is a handsome clump forming perennial with finely toothed mid green leaves and vibrant purple-pink flower clusters popular with insects in late summer & early autumn. Smaller and more compact than the similar Eupatorium purpureum.

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Eupatorium purpureum - flowers in late summer

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Eupatorium

Eupatorium purpureum

BlueBell Nursery

(Joe Pye Weed) A native to Eastern and Northern parts of the USA, Eupatorium purpureum forms large clumps of tall stalks with flat, purple-pink, flower heads in late summer.

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Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' - leaves in late spring

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Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'

BlueBell Nursery

(Snakeroot) Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate' is an eye-catching clump forming perennial with upright stems topped with heads of dainty white flowers in summer and large bronzy-chocolate spring and summer leaves, turning dark purple-green as they age.

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Euphorbia 'John Phillips' - leaves in late summer

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Euphorbia

Euphorbia 'John Phillips'

(Spurge) Euphorbia 'John Phillips' is a handsome semi-evergreen, medium sized herbaceous shrub with bold dark green leaves and a rounded habit once established.

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Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' - spring flowers

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Euphorbia

Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'

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(Wood Spurge) This excellent small, evergreen perennial has upright spikes of lime-green/yellow flowers in spring and early summer which contrast nicely with its vibrant dark purple-green leaves.

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Euphorbia amygdaloides var robbiae - flowers in Spring

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Euphorbia

Euphorbia amygdaloides var robbiae

(Wood Spurge) A handsome, spreading evergreen perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of vibrant lime green flowers and bracts in late Spring which stand out nicely against the dark foliage. When planted in small groups it can be used to create a 'carpet' effect that can be very attractive in a woodland setting

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Euphorbia × martini 'Ascot Rainbow' - variegated leaves

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Euphorbia

Euphorbia × martini 'Ascot Rainbow'

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(Variegated Spurge) New to us, this is a clump forming perennial with variegated grey-green leaves that have a creamy yellow margin. The leaves are pink tinted when emerging in Spring.

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Galega orientalis

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Galega

Galega orientalis

(Oriental Goat's Rue) A handsome, deciduous, bushy spreading perennial, Galega orientalis has pinnate (feather-like) bright green leaves and spikes of violet-blue flowers in summer.

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Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' - Masses of flower in late spring

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Geranium

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'

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(Hardy Geranium) A handsome dense, clump forming Geranium with bright green summer leaves and masses of pretty rose-pink flowers from May - July. Named after the Danish/German plantsman Walter Ingwersen. We use this plant in the gardens around our nursery as groundcover to suppress weeds and it does an excellent job once established. Can also be grown in...

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Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark'

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Geranium

Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark'

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(Hardy Geranium) Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clark' has masses of pale violet-blue flowers with white veins in mid summer.

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Geum 'Leonard's Variety' - flowers in Summer

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Geum 'Leonard's Variety'

BlueBell Nursery

(Avens) A lovely plant growing as a ground cover perennial with dark green leaves and masses of delicate pink to coppery-orange flowers in summer. Geum 'Leonard's Variety' will provide good, dense ground cover and looks particularly good when planted at the front of a border. Any flowers that are fading and old should be removed to prolong the flowering...

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Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' - flowers in June

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Geum

Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'

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(Avens) An excellent low growing plant, this forms a compact mound of rich green leaves and produces a long lasting succession of scarlet-orange semi-double flowers. These flowers are borne on slender, branching stems in early to late summer. Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' will provide good, dense ground cover and looks particularly good when planted at the front...

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Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'

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Helenium

Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'

BlueBell Nursery

(Sneezeweed) A lovely herbaceous perennial with masses of pretty, russet-golden flowers in profusion from mid to late summer. The vivid flowers stand out well against the lush green leaves. The flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies! An ideal choice for a late flowering sunny border or wild, informal garden!

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Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' - flowers in summer

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Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'

(Sneezeweed) One of the earliest Helenium to flower once established, growing as a clump forming perennial with tall stems and yellow and bronze-orange sunflower-like flowers in summer. The summer leaves are dark green in colour. Best flowering display if planted in a position with plenty of sun!

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Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

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Helianthus

Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

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(Perennial Sunflower) A wonderful end of summer show-stopper, with a vigorous bushy habit and a fabulous display of colour from July to September.

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Helleborus foetidus

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Helleborus

Helleborus foetidus

BlueBell Nursery

(Stinking Hellebore) A compact evergreen perennial, Helleborus foetidus has finely divided leaves and nodding lime-green flowers in late winter and spring.

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Helleborus x sternii

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Helleborus

Helleborus x sternii

BlueBell Nursery

(Hellebore) A handsome evergreen hellebore, Helleborus x sternii has glaucous blue-green leaves and creamy-green flowers tinted with pale pink/purple in Spring.

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Hemerocallis 'Berlin Red' - flowers in July

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Hemerocallis 'Berlin Red'

(Day Lily) A clump forming perennial with bright green, narrow summer leaves and spikes of vibrant large dark red flowers with a yellow throat in summer. Can be grown as a stand alone plant or as ground cover in small groups and flowers best in a sunny position. Grows well in a large container.

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Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate'

Hemerocallis

Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate'

BlueBell Nursery

(Day Lily) A stunning perennial with fiery crimson-orange flowers with a golden-yellow throat in mid summer on tall stems above clumps of slender mid-green summer leaves. Eye-catching when in flower, Hemerocallis 'Crimson Pirate' can be grown as a stand alone plant or as ground cover in small groups and flowers best in a sunny position. Grows well in a...

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Hemerocallis 'Pandora's Box' - flowers in summer

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Hemerocallis

Hemerocallis 'Pandora's Box'

BlueBell Nursery

(Day Lily) An attractive perennial with elegant pale creamy-peach flowers with a deep purple/red centre on tall stems above clumps of slender mid-green summer leaves. Hemerocallis 'Pandora's Box' can be grown as a standalone plant or as ground cover in small groups and generally flowers best in a sunny position. Can be grown well in a large container.

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Hemiboea strigosa - flowers in autumn

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Hemiboea

Hemiboea strigosa

(False Sinningia) An unusual ground cover perennial growing well in woodland areas, this has large, dark green leaves and lovely tubular flowers with a pink spotted throat in autumn. Best for a position in dappled to partial shade.

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Hemiboea subcapitata - flowers in early autumn

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Hemiboea

Hemiboea subcapitata

(False Sinningia) A rare, compact woodland perennial native to South-east China with glossy dark green leaves with eye-catching tubular, white flowers with a purplish spotted throat in late summer or early autumn.

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Heuchera 'Obsidian'

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Heuchera 'Obsidian'

(Coral Flower) A low growing, mound forming perennial with striking purple-black leaves and spikes of delicate creamy-white flowers in summer. Best in a position with dappled to fairly heavy shade. Grows well in a large container.

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Heuchera 'Purple Crinkle'

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Heuchera 'Purple Crinkle'

New to us this is a low growing, mound forming perennial with ruffled dark reddish-purple leaves with a silvery sheen and spikes of delicate white flowers in summer. Best in a position with dappled to fairly heavy shade. Grows well in a large container.

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Hosta 'August Moon' - flowers in July

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Hosta

Hosta 'August Moon'

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(Golden-leaved Plantain Lily) A classic garden plant with handsome large, soft golden-green leaves and spikes of pale lavender flowers in summer. Grows well in a large container.

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Hosta 'Big Daddy' - leaves in early autumn

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Hosta 'Big Daddy'

(Plantain Lily) New to us, Hosta 'Big Daddy' is a spectacular medium sized, clump forming perennial with large, light glaucous green, heart-shaped leaves and spikes of pale lavender flowers in summer.

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Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' - flowers in June

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Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

(Dwarf Plantain Lily) A lovely slow growing, dwarf perennial with tiny rounded blue-green leaves and small spikes of bell-shaped lilac flowers in summer. Very slow growing and suitable for gardens with limited space. Can also be grown well in a large container. Most suitable for a position in dappled or partial shade where it does not get to hot.

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Hosta 'Guacamole' - leaves in summer

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Hosta 'Guacamole'

(Plantain Lily) New to us this is a handsome medium sized, clump forming perennial with large heart-shaped, chartreuse green leaves with a dark green margin.

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Hosta 'Halcyon'

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Hosta

Hosta 'Halcyon'

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(Plantain Lily) An excellent low foliage plant for damp conditions, Hosta 'Halcyon' has thick, crinkle-veined and glaucous grey-blue leaves up to 20 cm long, produced in a tight clump.

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Hosta 'Praying Hands' - developed leaves in late summer

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Hosta 'Praying Hands'

(Plantain Lily) Unusual in appearance, Hosta 'Praying Hands' has narrow, upright dark green leaves with a pale golden margin similar in appearance hands held in prayer. Spikes of lavender blue flowers standing above the foliage appear in mid to late summer. Excellent plant for dapped to heavy shade. Very eye-catching when grown in a large container.

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Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

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Hosta

Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

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(Plantain Lily) A tough and reliable Hosta, this is very ornamental with exceptionally large, heart-shaped, chartreuse-green leave. Narrow spikes of tubular lilac-white flowers standing above the foliage are produced in summer.

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Hosta 'Wide Brim' - flowering in summer

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Hosta 'Wide Brim'

(Plantain Lily) A clump forming perennial with wide, heart-shaped glaucous green leaves with a bold creamy margin and spikes of pale lavender-blue flowers in summer. Superb choice for dappled or partial shade. Grows well in a large container.

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Hosta fortunei var. albopicta

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Hosta fortunei var. albopicta

BlueBell Nursery

(Plantain Lily) A lovely plant, Hosta fortunei var albopicta is at its best when first emerging in spring. The narrow heart shaped leaves are 20-25 cm long, creamy yellow with an irregular margin of dark green. The lighter inner leaf colour slowly fades to a soft mid green. Narrow spikes of tubular lilac flowers standing above the foliage are produced in...

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Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'

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Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'

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(Plantain Lily) A popular plant, Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams' has large blue-green leaves with an attractive, irregular greenish-yellow margin. Spikes of tubular lilac-white flowers standing above the foliage are produced in summer. Ideal for dappled or partial shade. Grows well in a large container.

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Inula magnifica - masses of golden-yellow flowers in summer

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Inula

Inula magnifica

BlueBell Nursery

(Giant Inula) An eye-catching large herbaceous plant, Inula magnifica has tall stems with bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers in late summer.

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Iris 'Dracula's Kiss' - flowering in early summer

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Iris

Iris 'Dracula's Kiss'

(Bearded Iris) Iris 'Dracula's Kiss' has tall spikes of impressive dark purple flowers with a golden-orange throat in late spring and early summer. Mid green sword-like leaves. A visually stunning Iris when in flower with best flower display when planted in a position with plenty of sun.

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Iris 'Lune et Soleil' - summer leaves

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Iris 'Lune et Soleil'

(Bearded Iris) A superb Iris with tall spikes of beautiful pale yellow and golden yellow flowers in early summer. Bluish-green, narrow sword like leaves. For the best flower display plant in a position with plenty of sun.

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Iris 'Ola Kala' - flowers

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Iris 'Ola Kala'

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(Bearded Iris) This is a delightful Iris with cheerful, scented, deep golden-yellow flowers in late spring or early summer. Narrow, sword-like green leaves. An excellent choice for a sunny flowering borders or for use in a rockery.

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Kirengeshoma palmata - fresh leaves in May

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Kirengeshoma

Kirengeshoma palmata

BlueBell Nursery

(Japanese Waxflower) An unusual, clump-forming perennial native to Japan, Kirengeshoma palmata has impressive, palmate mid green leaves and handsome pale yellow, trumpet-like flowers in mid to late summer. Excellent in woodland with dappled shade and a moist yet well drained soil. Can be grown in a large container.

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Kniphofia 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle' - flowers in late summer

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Kniphofia

Kniphofia 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle'

(Dwarf Red Hot Poker) A small, clump forming perennial with narrow, grass-like leaves and spikes of dusky orange flower buds which open and gradually turn creamy-white in colour. Ideal for a position in plenty of sun. Grows well in a large container.

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Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' - flowers in late summer

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Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle'

(Red Hot Poker) Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' is a stunning perennial with spikes of lemon yellow flowers in late summer and early autumn.

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Kniphofia 'Tawny King' - flowers

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Kniphofia 'Tawny King'

(Red Hot Poker) A fabulous and easy to grow Kniphofia which has dark green strap-like leaves and tall spikes of apricot flowers which gradually fade to cream as they age.

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Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

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Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

BlueBell Nursery

A showy and tough ground cover plant, Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' has delicate silvery-green leaves and whorls of vivid magenta flowers in late spring and early summer.

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Libertia procera - flowers in early summer

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Libertia procera

(New Zealand Satin Flower) An unusual clump forming perennial, Libertia procera has lance-shaped green leaves and spikes of handsome pure white flowers in late spring and early summer.

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Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' - purple leaves in spring

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Lysimachia

Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'

BlueBell Nursery

(Fringed Loosestrife) A wild flower native to North America, Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' has vivid yellow summer flowers, slender stalks and rich, dark purple leaves. The foliage colour is strongest in spring and early summer, turning purple-green later on. Ideal for growing in damp soil but free draining soil near a stream or pond. Best foliage...

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Lythrum virgatum 'Dropmore Purple' - summer flowers

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Lythrum virgatum 'Dropmore Purple'

(Loosestrife) Lythrum virgatum 'Dropmore Purple' is an upright, clump forming perennial with narrow green leaves and spikes of vibrant purplish-red flowers in midsummer.

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Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' - dark red summer flower

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Monarda

Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'

(Bergamot) A well known, medium sized clump forming perennial with aromatic mid green leaves and vibrant spikes of bright red flowers in summer. The flowers are attractive to insects, especially bees.

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Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'

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Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'

BlueBell Nursery

(Catmint) A vigorous perennial with aromatic, grey-green leaves and pretty spikes of lavender blue flowers in June and July. Forming a dense mound once established, Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' makes an excellent ground cover plant and the flowers are highly popular with insects, including bees and butterflies. Also grows well in a large container.

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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Beard' - group of plants

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Ophiopogon

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Beard'

(Mondo Grass or Lilyturf) Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Beard' is a striking small, evergreen perennial with arching, narrow grass-like, dark purple-black leaves. Excellent for ground cover and can be planted in groups.

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Paeonia delavayi var ludlowii

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Paeonia

Paeonia delavayi var ludlowii

BlueBell Nursery

(Yellow-flowered Tree Peony) A lovely plant native to China, Paeonia delavayi var ludlowii has masses of bowl shaped, nodding, golden flowers in early summer and deeply divided, green leaves.

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas' - large flowers in early summer

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas'

(Peony) Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas' is a showy, clump forming perennial with mid green, deeply cut dark green leaves and large double, carmine-red flowers in late spring or early summer.

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' - flower

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'

(Peony) Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' is a clump forming perennial with mid green, deeply cut dark green leaves and large , attractive double pink flowers in late spring or early summer.

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' - large white flowers in early summer.

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Paeonia

Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'

(Peony) Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' is a well known selection, growing as a clump forming perennial with eye-catching and scented double white to pale pink flowers in summer.

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Persicaria affinis 'Donald Lowndes' - summer flowers

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Persicaria affinis 'Donald Lowndes'

BlueBell Nursery

A superb, dense ground cover perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of vibrant deep red and pink flowers in summer.

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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer' - flowers in summer

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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer'

(Bistort) New to us, this is a clump forming, semi-evergreen perennial with mounds of dark green leaves and spikes of vivid dark pink flowers from late summer into early autumn. Suitable for sun or partial shade and grows well in a large container. Very useful for dense ground cover when planted in groups 60 - 80 cm apart.

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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Golden Arrow' - flowers in late summer

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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Golden Arrow'

(Golden Bistort) A handsome, clump forming perennial with eye-catching golden-green summer leaves and spikes of dark reddish-purple flowers in summer.

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Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' - spring leaves

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Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'

BlueBell Nursery

An unusual herbaceous plant, Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' has dark maroon red & green leaves with a striking white markings. Clusters of small white flower can be seen in mid summer. A spreading ground cover perennial most suitable for a position in sun or dappled shade with shelter from strong wind. Works well as a foil for plants with golden...

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Phygelius 'African Queen' - flowers in August

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Phygelius 'African Queen'

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(Cape figwort) A handsome upright perennial shrub native to South Africa, Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' has dark green leaves and tall spikes of pendulous, vibrant orange-red flowers in summer. In warm, mild areas it is evergreen but in colder parts of the country it will die back each year and regrown in Spring like a herbaceous perennial. Usually...

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Physalis alkekengi var franchetii

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Physalis alkekengi var franchetii

BlueBell Nursery

(Chinese Lantern) An eye-catching perennial, Physalis alkekengi var franchetii has dainty white flowers in late summer, followed by orange-scarlet berries enclosed by papery red lanterns in autumn.

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Polemonium 'Golden Feathers'

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Polemonium 'Golden Feathers'

(Jacob's Ladder) A clump forming perennial with eye-catching golden-cream and green variegated leaves and clusters of pretty, lightly scented lilac-mauve flowers in late spring and early summer. An excellent ground cover perennial for borders and planting amongst shrubs or trees. Grows well in a large container.

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Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' - flowers in Spring

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Polemonium

Polemonium 'Heaven Scent'

BlueBell Nursery

(Jacob's Ladder) A lovely clump forming perennial with cut, dark purple-green leaves and velvety blue, scented, bell-shaped flowers in Spring. The flowers are appear above the leaves supported by slender stems. Thrives as ground cover when planted with trees & shrubs as part of a garden border. Can be grown well in a large container.

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Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' - spring flowers

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Pulmonaria

Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

BlueBell Nursery

(Lungwort) An excellent ground cover perennial with masses of violet-blue flowers in Spring which stand out well against the dark green leaves. Very attractive as part of a border underneath larger plants.

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Rodgersia aesculifolia - summer flowers

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Rodgersia

Rodgersia aesculifolia

BlueBell Nursery

(Chestnut-leaved Rodgersia) A handsome clump-forming perennial, Rodgersia aesculifolia has striking large green leaves with tall spikes of white or pale pink flowers in mid summer.

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Romneya coulteri - flowers

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Romneya

Romneya coulteri

(Californian Tree Poppy) A stunning vigorous, semi-herbaceous shrub bearing pure-white, fragrant flowers, up to 13 - 16 cm in diameter from July until October. Most suitable for a sunny, sheltered and well drained, position.

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Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' - mass of summer flowers

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Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm'

(Black-eyed Susan) Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' is a superb clump forming perennial with mid-green summer leaves and masses of bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark brown cone in late summer. The flowers are popular with bees and butterflies. Best flower display once established in a position with plenty of sun.

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Rudbeckia fulgida var deamii

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Rudbeckia fulgida var deamii

BlueBell Nursery

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(Black-eyed Susan) A native to Indiana in North America this gorgeous perennial with dark green leaves and masses of deep-yellow flowers each with black cone-like centre in late summer.

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Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard' - flowers in July

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Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard'

BlueBell Nursery

(Western Coneflower) Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard' is an upright, clump forming perennial with tall flower stems topped with a bright green sepals instead of petals and a black cone from mid summer till early autumn. The summer leaves are dark green in colour. An eye-catching and architectural perennial flowering best in a position with full sun...

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Scopolia carniolica

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Scopolia

Scopolia carniolica

BlueBell Nursery

An unusual, creeping perennial plant native to parts of central and south-east Europe, Scopolia carniolica has lovely nodding, chocolate coloured, bell-shaped flowers in spring.

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Symphytum 'Hidcote Blue' - spring flowers

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Symphytum 'Hidcote Blue'

BlueBell Nursery

(Comfrey) A tough and reliable, flowering ground cover plant with lovely spring flowers and some leaf cover through the winter with clumps of fresh leaves appearing from early spring. We plant large groups of Symphytum here in our gardens to cover areas of bare ground, encourage wildlife (bees enjoy the flowers!) and reduce the need for weeding. If...

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Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' - flowers in early summer

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Thalictrum

Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'

(Meadow Rue) New to us, Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' is a lovely perennial with tall flowering stems covered with delicate, fine lilac-pink flowers in early summer. The elegant leaves are bright green in colour and the flower stems are black, standing out well against the foliage. Best in dappled to partial shade with some shelter from strong winds.

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Thalictrum 'Splendide White' - flowers in summer

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Thalictrum

Thalictrum 'Splendide White'

(Meadow Rue) New to us, Thalictrum 'Splendide White' is an elegant perennial with dainty leaves and slender spikes of white flowers in summer. The leaves are bright green and this gradually forms a clump with tall flowering stems. Most suitable for a position in sun or light, dappled shade with shelter from strong winds.

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Tiarella 'Emerald Ellie' - summer flowers

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Tiarella

Tiarella 'Emerald Ellie'

(Foamflower) A superb, shade loving ground cover plant with masses of white flower spikes in late spring & early summer with dark veined, emerald green leaves. Tiarella 'Emerald Ellie' is an excellent choice for ground cover in areas with dappled to heavy shade. Grows well in a large container.

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Tiarella wherryi - flowers in early summer

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Tiarella

Tiarella wherryi

BlueBell Nursery

(Foamflower) A spreading perennial with attractive maroon tinted, pale green leaves and spikes of white, sometimes pale pink tinged flowers in late Spring or early Summer. Tiarella wherryi is an excellent choice for growing as ground cover in dappled to heavy shade. Grows well in a large container.

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Tricyrtis formosana stolonifera

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Tricyrtis

Tricyrtis formosana stolonifera

BlueBell Nursery

(Toad Lily) A native to east Asia, Tricyrtis formosana has eye-catching flowers and forms elegant clumps with dark green, glossy leaves.

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Tricyrtis hirta - flower close up

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Tricyrtis

Tricyrtis hirta

BlueBell Nursery

(Japanese Toad Lily) A species of Toad Lily native to Japan, this is an intriguing clump forming perennial with hairy stems, clasped by narrow mid green leaves and beautiful small orchid-like flowers. The flowers are white, liberally flecked with purple in late summer and autumn. The summer leaves are dark green. Grows well in a large container.

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Verbena 'Lollipop' - flowers in mid summer

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Verbena

Verbena 'Lollipop'

(Verbena) New to us, Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' is a dwarf selection of this popular plant which has upright flowering stems topped with clusters of pretty lavender-purple flowers from mid summer to early autumn. The flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies. Dark green summer leaves. Best flower display once established if planted in a...

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Verbena bonariensis - masses of flowers in July

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Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

BlueBell Nursery

(Verbena) Well known and reliable, Verbena bonariensis is a perennial with clusters of attractive lilac-purple flowers on tall stems from early to late summer.

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Veronica

Veronica spicata ssp incana

BlueBell Nursery

(Silver Speedwell) A lovely, compact perennial, Veronica spicata ssp incana has silvery-grey leaves and spikes of small purple-blue flowers in summer.

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Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm' - flower in July close up

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Veronicastrum

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm'

BlueBell Nursery

(Culver's Root) Veronicastrum virginicum 'Lavendelturm' is an upright, clump forming perennial with dusky green leaves and impressive spikes of lavender purple flowers in summer.

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Veronicastrum virginicum 'Pink Glow'

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Veronicastrum

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Pink Glow'

BlueBell Nursery

(Culver's Root) A beautiful upright perennial, Veronicastrum virginicum 'Pink Glow' has masses of tall stems covered with pale pink flowers in summer.

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Veronicastrum virginicum f. roseum - flowers in late summer

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Veronicastrum

Veronicastrum virginicum f. roseum

(Culver's Root) Veronicastrum virginicum f. roseum is an upright, clump forming perennial with dark green leaves and handsome spikes of pale pink flowers in late summer.

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