This is an alphabetical listing of the Perennials cottage garden plants you selected.
At times, especially during the summer, plants may be cut back or pinched out if they are too far advanced to ship whole. This encourages annuals and biennials to produce extra flowering stems, so no bad thing! Perennials will establish well for next year, but may or may not flower this year, depending on species. In some instances top growth may be woody or sparce (e.g. Anthemis tinctoria), but don't worry, the plants are perfectly healthy and will soon produce fresh foliage! Please contact me if you would like to enquire about specific plants.
NCG 001
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Acanthus spinosus
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Bear's Britches Dynamic - good in shade! This stately, dramatic plant is happiest in full sun, but will also tolerate deep shade. Very useful cut flower, both fresh and dried. The flower spikes, with white blooms with purple bracts, appear above deeply divided dark green foliage. |
NCG 080
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Acer griseum AGM
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Paper Bark Maple Sow immediately! A small to medium sized ornamental tree which lends interest to the garden at all times of year. Small, yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by fresh green foliage in spring and summer, then spectacular orange, red and pink autumn foliage in autumn. At all times of year the chestnut-red… |
NCG 233
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Achillea millefolium
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Common Yarrow, Milfoil A plant of many names! It has variously been called, Devil's Nettle, Hundred-leaved Grass, Lace Plant, Milfoil, Nose Pepper, Nosebleed, Sanguinarya and Soldier's Woundwort (to name just a few), some clearly referring to its medicinal properties, others to its appearance. Whilst many cultivars are available, this wild flower is white… |
NCG 638
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Achillea millefolium, Pink
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Pink yarrow A cultivar of the familiar white or cream wild flower, with flat heads of tiny, deep-pink blooms with white eyes, held on wiry stems clothed in very fine, ferny, dark-green foliage. Attractive to bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects. |
NCG 456
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Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl' | |
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Sneezewort 'The Pearl' 'The Pearl' produces sprays of small, white, double flowers on wiry stems about 24 inches/60cm high, with narrow, toothed leaves. A spreading plant which is not too difficult to control in lighter soils. The blooms tend to last longer if the plant is sited in part shade, but full sunlight… |
NCG 399
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Acis or Leucojum autumnalis Syn. autumnale | |
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Autumn Snowflake Very special - bulbs now available! Little white nodding bells on slender, red stems appear from late summer above bright-green, grass-like foliage. This is an attractive and unusual plant for the front of the border or in containers. Although said to prefer full sun, mine are in part shade and flourish there. Classified as half hardy,… |
NCG 129
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Aconitum Carmichaelii Var. arendsii
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Autumn-flowering monkshood, Chinese aconite Full description to come, but please note: All parts of the plant are extremely toxic - it is highly advisable to wear gloves when handling and to wash hands if accidentally touched. |
NCG 224
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Adenophora latifolia 'Amethyst' | |
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Ladybells Sometimes confused with campanula, to which it is related, this plant is more delicate. It has nodding bells in a lovely soft shade of violet-blue, borne on straight stems with dark-green toothed foliage. NOTE: The plants have a rather scrambling root system and are difficult to split tidily.… |
NCG 499
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Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' | |
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NCG 087
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Agapanthus campanulatus var. albidus | |
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White bell agapanthus Given the right conditions - full sun and rich, moisture retentive but well-drained soil, this deciduous form of Agapanthus will reward with lovely white blooms above bright green strap-like leaves, particularly if fed regularly. A good choice for large containers, but must be kept well-watered. Generally hardy, but may benefit… |
NCG 700
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Agastache anisata
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Anise hyssop, Licorice mint Soft spikes of blue flowers adorn this pretty perennial wildflower throughout the summer, above strong stems with dark-green, nettle-like leaves. All parts of the plant have a strong scent of aniseed. Also known as Agastache foeniculum or Lophanthus anisatus. |
NCG 420
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Ajuga reptans
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Creeping bugle
Creeping bugle is a low-growing, evergreen plant that is useful to provide ground cover or to grow between paving stones. It produces spikes of rich blue/purple flowers in Spring, above dark, sometimes almost black, foliage. |
NCG 302
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Alcea rosea Ex. 'Jet Black'
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Hollyhock, Ex. 'Jet Black' Deepest, deepest red-purple - as close to black as you can get! Although strictly speaking a perennial, this very popular cottage garden plant is best treated as a biennial, particularly since it can be susceptible to rust. These are very tall plants and some support is recommended. NOTE: Since… |
NCG 005
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Alcea rosea, mixed
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Hollyhock, single I am offering here not only mixed-colour seeds but a selection of packets containing seed collected from individual plants that I thought particularly pretty, but they cannot be guaranteed to come true. (NOTE: Seeds from black hollyhock are listed separately.) Although strictly speaking a perennial, this very popular cottage… |
NCG 590
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Alcea rugosa | |
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Russian hollyhock, Yellow fig-leaved hollyhock Very unusual hollyhock! Hollyhocks, although strictly speaking perennials, are usually grown as biennials, chiefly because they are susceptible to rust. However, this pale-yellow-flowered variety, with fig-leaf shaped foliage, is said to be a true perennial, being less prone to rust. The flowers are distinctive in that, unlike other hollyhocks, they have a lobed… |
NCG 585
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Alchemilla alpina | |
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Alpine lady's mantle My favourite alchemilla - the delicate, deeply cut, silver edged leaves of this small plant are altogether more refined than those of other varieties. Lovely at the front of the border and useful in containers. Sprays of tiny yellow-green flowers on wiry stems appear in spring and summer. |
NCG 313
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Alchemilla erythropoda AGM
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Alpine alchemilla, Dwarf lady's mantle Limited stock Much daintier than the familiar Alchemilla mollis, this miniature variety looks lovely at the front of the border or in containers. Sprays of tiny yellow-green flowers on short, wiry, reddish stems appear in spring and summer. |
NCG 095
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Allium cristophii AGM
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Star of Persia Beautiful giant orbs of lilac flowers are followed by exquisite spherical seed heads and are wonderful for dried flower arrangements. The dried stems are very weak; the solution is to very carefully push a slender woody stem (I use willow) or heavy wire down the stem, preferably while it is… |
NCG 007
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Allium fistulosum
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Welsh Onion, Bunching Onion A non-bulbing 'bunching onion' that is useful when just a hint of onion is required. An attractive plant that can be grown in an ornamental bed. Bees and other beneficial insects love it! |
NCG 435
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Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' AGM
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Ornamental Onion 'Purple Sensation' Currently unavailable - crop failure! The perfect choice for hot and dry conditions, this beautiful allium looks wonderful planted in drifts. The umbels of rich, purple flowers are 3 inches across and borne on strong, upright stems. |
NCG 681
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Allium hollandicum Syn. aflatunense | |
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Persian onion Currently unavailable - crop failure! The seeds offered have been collected from particularly rich-magenta flowers. The 3 inch globes have prominent stamens and look wonderful grown en masse! |
NCG 343
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Allium schubertii AGM
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Persian onion, Schubert's onion, Tumbleweed onion Looking for all the world like fireworks, giant orbs of lilac flowers are followed by exquisite seed heads that and are wonderful for dried flower arrangements. The dried stems are very weak; the solution is to very carefully push a slender woody stem (I use willow) or heavy wire down… |
NCG 401
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Allium vineale
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Crow garlic Currently unavailable Although crow garlic is often considered a weed (the bulbils produced at the tip of the stems fall to the ground and can cause it to spread rather too eagerly!), if you don't have space to grow proper garlic but would like to add a hint of fresh garlic to… |
NCG 451
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Alonsoa warscewiczii syn. meridionalis | |
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Mask flower Highly recommended! A native of Peru, this is one of my favourite discoveries! The stems of this tender perennial are strong and wiry and the small leaves are a rich green. The flowers, which are about an inch across and rich vermillion-red, opening from sweet little pouch-like buds, are produced in profusion… |
NCG 600
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Alstroemeria Ex. Orange | |
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Peruvian Lily Currently unavailable Alstromeria with their bright, beautifully marked, lily-like blooms, look far too exotic for our climate but they are hardy plants that will survive in almost any situation. |
NCG 610
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Alstroemeria Ligtu Hybrids | |
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Peruvian lily Currently unavailable Flowers in a range of colours, from white through warm yellows, oranges and reds to shades of pink, on strong, straight stems with glossy foliage. Prefers soil that is not too limey. |
NCG 462
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Alstroemeria pulchella Syn. psittacina 'Mona Lisa' | |
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Lily of the Incas, Peruvian Lily, Parrot lily Unlike many other Peruvian lilies, 'Mona Lisa' is known to come true from seed. It makes a wonderful cut flower (if you can bear to remove it from the garden!), with large heads of dark-red, speckled flowers with tinges of green on strong, straight stems with glossy foliage. Prefers soil… |
NCG 148
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Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata
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Porcelain berry Lovely climber for a warm wall! This vine-like plant is attractive in all respects, but particularly for its stunningly coloured berries, which range from soft blue-green through turquoise to purple. It grows vigorously in the right conditions. Positioning on a sheltered south-facing wall in poorish soil and restricting root growth gives the best environment for reliable… |
NCG 574
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Amsonia tabernaemontana | |
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Rhazya, Eastern Bluestar A clump-forming perennial with willowy, dark green leaves and clusters of sky-blue, starry flowers in spring and summer. |
NCG 167
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Anemone hupehensis 'Hadspen Abundance' AGM
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Windflower 'Hadspen Abundance' Japanese anemones are best grown in a position where there is space for them to spread. They can be invasive but this is weighed against their attractiveness and usefulness in the garden. 'Hadspen Abundance' is a medium-sized plant with dark green lobed foliage on strong, straight stems which support pink… |
NCG 513
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Anemone hupehensis 'Prinz Heinrich' | |
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Windflower 'Prinz Heinrich' Japanese anemones are best grown in a position where there is space for them to spread. They can be invasive but this is weighed against their attractiveness and usefulness in the garden. 'Prinz Heinrich' is a medium-sized plant with dark green lobed foliage on strong, straight stems which support very… |
NCG 326
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Anemone pavonina | |
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Peacock anemone Sorry - sold out This spectacular, spring-flowering anemone is a Mediterranean species with dark-green leaves and bright, cup-shaped blooms in pink, purple or red, usually with a white eye. It is happiest in a sunny position in free-draining soil, either towards the front of a border, in containers or naturalised in grass. |
NCG 067
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Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' AGM
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Japanese Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' Japanese anemones are best grown in a position where there is space for them to spread. They can be invasive but this is weighed against their attractiveness and usefulness in the garden. A tall plant with dark green lobed foliage on strong, straight stems which support clear white cupped flowers… |
NCG 714
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Anemone x hybrida Ex. 'Pretty Lady Emily' | |
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Japanese anemone Ex. 'Pretty Lady Emily' Japanese anemones are best grown in a position where there is space for them to spread. They can be invasive but this is weighed against their attractiveness and usefulness in the garden. 'Pretty Lady Emily' produces very pale-pink, double flowers with a rich yellow centre. NOTE: Seeds, when… |
NCG 319
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Anthemis nobilis 'Treneague' | |
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Lawn chamomile Sorry - currently unavailable This low-growing, non-flowering form of chamomile is traditionally used to make the highly-scented, traditional 'chamomile' lawn', but can also be used in smaller quantities, dotted around in rockeries, at the front of beds or near paths where, when trodden on or brushed against, it releases its distinctive, apple-like fragrance. I… |
NCG 082
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Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise'
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Mayweed, Golden Marguerite, Dyer's Chamomile Limited stock With its masses of creamy-yellow daisy-like flowers on wiry stems with finely divided aromatic foliage, this drought-tolerant plant is a bright and cheerful choice for dry areas, although it will be happy in most soils. Cut back hard in the autumn to encourage strong new shoots in the spring. The… |
NCG 278
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Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'
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Black-leaved Cow Parsley The finely divided, ferny, deep-purple, almost black leaves of this unusual plant make a lovely contrast with other plants, particularly those that have predominantly light-green foliage. The flat heads of tiny flowers are white with small pink bracts. Please note that not all plants produced from the seeds offered will… |
NCG 708
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Antirrhinum majus 'Black Prince' | |
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Snapdragon 'Black Prince' Although strictly speaking perennial, antirrhinums are more often treated as annuals. This variety, which is tall, with deep, red-green foliage and very dark red (almost black) blooms, makes a dynamic statement, particularly when grown next to plants with light-green foliage. Highly recommended. |
NCG 188
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Antirrhinum majus Ex. tall, red
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Snapdragon, Ex. tall, deep-red Although a perennial, antirrhinums are usually treated as annuals. These seeds were collected from particularly tall, velvety-red plants. Since other antirrhinums are grown in the garden I cannot guarantee that all will breed true. |
NCG 283
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Antirrhinum majus ssp. tortuosum
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Greater Snapdragon Rare! The seeds of this unusual variety of antirrhinum were collected in the Rif Mountains, Morocco. The plant has a rather lax, sprawling habit and bright, purplish-red blooms, Although a perennial, antirrhinums are usually treated as annuals, but you can try cutting them back from late autumn to early spring. |
NCG 008
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Antirrhinum majus, mixed
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Snapdragon, mixed Although usually perennial, antirrhinums are generally treated as annuals. This is a mixture in many colours and heights, from medium-sized to dwarf (usually distinguishable early in their lives by small leaves, and tending to a trailing habit, making them a useful in hanging baskets). A children's favourite! NOTE: Separate colours… |
NCG 236
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Apium graveolens secalinum
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Leaf celery, Wild celery, 'Par-Cel', Smallage Looking almost identical to flat leaved parsley, all parts of this plant have a strong celery scent and flavour. Add a sprig or finely chopped leaves to stocks and sauces. The insignificant flowers are white, followed by masses of seed, which can be used to make celery salt (hover over… |
NCG 146
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Aquilegia Clementine 'Salmon Rose'
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Columbine, Granny's Bonnet 'Salmon Rose' New variety! Beautiful spurless, double, salmon-pink blooms on wiry stems - a very special aquilegia! These seeds were taken from plants away from other aquilegias, but it is still possible that there has been some cross-pollination. However, in my experience this variety tends to breed true. |
NCG 492
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Aquilegia oxysepala
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Oriental columbine, granny's bonnet Sold out for now This unusual little wild columbine with brownish-red skirts and soft-yellow centres originates from Mount Konsai in Japan and is very hardy. Much recommended. (Externally sourced seeds.) |
NCG 609
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Aquilegia viridiflora 'Chocolate Soldier'
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Columbine 'Chocolate Soldier' Sold out for now Unusual chocolate-brown petals with contrasting yellow-green stamens make this little aquilegia a stunning addition to the garden. Works well at front of border of in rockeries. Highly recommended! |
NCG 570
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Aquilegia vulgaris Ex. 'William Guiness'
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Aquilegia 'Magpie', Columbine, Granny's Bonnet Very limited stock! Known both as A. 'Magpie' and A. 'William Guinness', this striking variety has deep red-purple (almost black) sepals and spurs and white-edged 'blades' - the modified petals at the centre of the flower. |
NCG 275
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Aquilegia vulgaris Ex. Alba
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Granny's Bonnet - White There is a large clump of the single white variety of this familiar and much loved cottage garden plant established behind the pond, and it often breeds true. Although there could be some cross-pollination with other colours in the garden, I am confident that the seeds offered will produce a… |
NCG 009
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Aquilegia vulgaris Ex. var. stellata 'Nora Barlow'
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Columbine, Granny's Bonnet, 'Nora Barlow' This dainty aquilegia has double, spurless blooms in muted shades of pink, green. Not much more to say other than that it is my favourite aquilegia and is quite delightful! Since other aquilegia are grown in the garden there is the possibility of cross-pollination, but in my experience these seeds… |
NCG 276
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Aquilegia vulgaris, Ex. Pink, single
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Granny's bonnet, pink, single It's not possible to guarantee that these seeds will come true, but they were gathered from such a pretty pink plant that I decided to save them separately from the other plants in the garden. If they fail to produce pink flowers, they will reward you with a lovely selection… |
NCG 298
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Aquilegia vulgaris, various
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Granny's bonnet, various A mixture of single, double and ruffled plants or seeds in a variety of colours - dark-purple, blue, white and pink. I'm also offering packets containing seeds from specific plants, but there may be some cross-pollination. Note: Plants, when offered, may be bare-rooted, depending on season. |
NCG 434
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Armeria pseudarmeria
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Sea thrift Seeds sold out for now The pretty little soft-red, globe-shaped flowerheads on stems 8-12in/20-30cm tall rising above low-growing rosettes of evergreen foliage are a magnet for pollinating insects. These tough plants are easy to grow and tolerate quite harsh conditions and poor, sandy soil. |
NCG 011
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Arum italicum subsp. italicum 'Marmoratum' AGM
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Italian arum 'Marmoratum', Variegated Cuckoopint, Lords-and-Ladies Beautiful plant for shade! The boldly marbled, arrow-shaped leaves appear in autumn and last right through most of the year. Seedlings may look unpromising at first, but as the plants grow the leaves develop their beautiful markings. Plant under trees to light up dark areas. When plants are on offer they are usually self… |
NCG 247
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Aruncus dioicus AGM
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Goatsbeard, Goat's Beard Resembling an astilbe, but larger and more vigorous, this stunning plant gives a wonderful display of creamy-white, feathery flower plumes in late spring to early summer. The flowers retain their freshness longer in more shady areas, but the plant will also perform well in full sun. Well deserving of the… |
NCG 400
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Asparagus officinalis
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Garden asparagus Growing this delicious and exceedingly healthy vegetable from seed might seem a strange idea, since there is a long wait before even crowns can be harvested. Seed-grown asparagus means another year's wait, but the plants will tend to be stronger and healthier than those from bare-rooted crowns that may have… |
NCG 369
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Asphodeline (Syn. Asphodelus) lutea (Syn. luteus, flava)
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Asphodel, Jacob's rod, King's spear Currently unavailable This unusual plant bears fragrant, star-shaped yellow or white flowers in spring, rising above narrow, grassy leaves. |
NCG 230
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Aster novae-angliae
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New England Aster 'Purple Dome', Michaelmas Daisy This very pretty aster has a compact form, generally needing no support. From late summer it is studded with hundreds of rich, pinkish-purple flowers with yellow centres. It continues to flower even past the first frosts, providing welcome colour at the back end of the year. A very good cut… |
NCG 391
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Aster Novae-angliae 'Harringtons Pink' AGM
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New England aster 'Harrington's Pink'. A wonderful cut flower, this aster has tall, strong, straight stems and is self-supporting on all but the most exposed sites. The flowers, which appear from late summer and well into autumn, are about 3.5cm across, a lovely warm-pink with a yellow centre and are very attractive to pollinating insects.… |
NCG 232
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Aster sedifolius AGM
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Michaelmas daisy Currently unavailable This dainty little aster does best in part shade, but will tolerate a sunny position. The pale lavender flowers appear in abundance on wiry stems with small, narrow leaves. The plant is rather lax in habit, so if nearby plants fail to support it, staking is recommended. Unlike many asters,… |
NCG 176
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Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding'
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Masterwort 'Ruby Wedding' An exquisite, deep-red variety of the traditional cottage garden plant. NOTE: Seeds, when offered, have been collected exclusively from this variety, but since there are other astrantia in the garden there is the possibility of some cross-pollination. |
NCG 539
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Astrantia major 'Sunningdale Variegated'
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Masterwort 'Sunningdale Variegated' Limited stock This lovely astrantia produces masses of the usual pincushion blooms, which are pink with green tinges. But it really comes into its own in early spring, when the young foliage has strong white and green variegation. The white changes to cream and then yellow as the season progresses, and eventually… |
NCG 012
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Astrantia major subsp. involucrata 'Shaggy' AGM
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Masterwort 'Shaggy' (a.k.a. 'Margery Fish') This astrantia form, with its white pincushion blooms, which are tinted green, is happy in shade and is said to repel slugs, so try planting near hostas. Makes a very good cut flower which lasts well and also can usually be successfully dried for winter arrangements. Although harvested from plants… |
NCG 378
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Astrantia maxima AGM
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Largest Masterwort Sold out for now This lovely astrantia has a long flowering period. Rings of stiff, finely toothed, rich-pink bracts surround umbels of very small, pink flowers on straight, wiry stems above attractive, deeply-lobed, bright-green foliage. The plant has a spreading habit but is generally not difficult to control. Much recommended! |
NCG 069
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Astrantia mixed
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Masterwort, mixed This astrantia mix should produce pincushion blooms which are pink or white with green tinges. It is happy in shade and is said to repel slugs, so try planting near hostas. Makes a very good cut flower which lasts well and also can usually be successfully dried for winter arrangements. |
NCG 381
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Belamcanda chinensis | |
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Leopard lily Beautiful! This most attractive perennial, which bears vividly orange blooms with dark spots, is a member of the Iris family. A lovely addition to a sunny hot bed, where it thrives even in quite arid conditions, although it will also tolerate light shade. A plant that is very easy to grow… |
NCG 688
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Billbergia nutans | |
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Queen's tears, Friendship plant
A bromeliad native to South America, the Friendship plant is so called because it produces side shoots which can be removed and grown on give to friends and family. The flowers are a kaleidoscope of pink, green, purple and yellow. They are evergreen perennials, generally quite forgiving of cold -… |
NCG 242
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Brimeura amethystina AGM
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Amethyst hyacinth, Spanish hyacinth Currently unavailable The delicate, pale blue, nodding bells of this pretty bulbous plant are fragrant and much loved by butterflies. Although the common name refers to it as a hyacinth, it is in fact only distantly related. NOTE: Not to be confused with the Spanish bluebell, which is a thug and… |
NCG 550
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Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' | |
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Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost' Limited stock One of my favourite spring-flowering plants, with delicate sprays of sky-blue flowers, somewhat similar to forget-me-not, but with rather more wiry flower stems, above large, heart-shaped, exquisitely marked leaves. NOTE: Depending on the season, plants, when offered, may be delivered bare-rooted and trimmed back, but will soon produce fresh growth. |
NCG 404
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Campanula glomerata
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Clustered bellflower, Dane's blood Sold out for now Clusters of deep-blue bell-shaped flowers on straight stems from early summer. A very pretty plant, but spreads by underground runners and can be rather invasive, so position carefully. Note: Bare-rooted plants, when on offer, may look a little untidy, particularly early in the year. Don't worry - they will establish… |
NCG 064
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Campanula lactiflora
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Milky Bellflower Absolutely gorgeous! A tall, stately campanula, pale blue/lilac or white. Makes a dynamic statement at the back of the border and is also lovely cut flower if you can bear to remove it from the garden! Masses of blooms on stems up to 2m high. Much in demand by visitors to the… |
NCG 098
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Campanula persicifolia Ex. 'Alba'
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White bellflower A typical cottage garden plant, this campanula, with its papery, nodding white bells on tall, straight stems above low-growing foliage, is perfect for the middle of the border and is particularly effective if planted en masse. A good cut flower. Since these are open-pollinated plants, some variation may occur in… |
NCG 384
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Campanula persicifolia, Ex. blue
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Blue bellflower A typical cottage garden plant, this campanula, with its papery, nodding pale-blue bells on tall, straight stems above low-growing foliage, is perfect for the middle of the border and is particularly effective if planted en masse. A good cut flower. Since these are open-pollinated plants, some variation may occur in… |
NCG 669
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Campanula portenschlagiana Syn. muralis | |
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Trailing campanula
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NCG 598
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Campanula punctata 'Kent Belle' | |
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Bellflower 'Kent Belle' Nodding heads of deep-violet narrow, tubular flowers adorn this attractive campanula. Will probably not always come true from seed, but my experience with another campanula with similarly shaped flowers (Campanula takesimana) is that collected seeds are are likely to produce plants with blooms of a similar shape and habit, though… |
NCG 356
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Campanula takesimana | |
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Korean bellflower This lovely campanula bears drooping, tubular bells an inch or more long, coloured soft pink fading to white at the tips, in mid-summer. The leaves, which form an attractive basal rosette, are rich-green, heart-shaped, slightly glossy and serrated. |
NCG 677
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Campsis radicans | |
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Trumpet vine Sold out for now - more later! Sold out, but I can usually source young plants direct from the garden to order, so please contact me if you are interested in purchasing. |
NCG 101
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Capsicum frutescens - Bird Eye
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Bird Eye Chilli A small, medium-hot chilli with a thin skin which dries easily, but for fresh chillies all year round, keep a a pot indoors by a warm, sunny window during the winter. Prune the plant in spring to encourage new, bushy growth. It is possible to keep chilli plants for a… |
NCG 216
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Carex comans 'Bronze'
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New Zealand Hair Sedge This very attractive grass, 12 inches high and 12-18 inches in diameter, forms a soft tussock of very narrow, chestnut-red leaves in spring. These fade somewhat as the season progresses and in summer many delicate flower/seed spikes are produced. The soft, rounded 'cushion' of this grass was a magnet for… |
NCG 567
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Catananche caerulea bicolor | |
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White Cupid's Dart Currently unavailable This pretty plant produces a basal rosette of narrow, grey-green leaves, above which wiry stems rise in summer, topped with white flowers with violet-blue eyes. The papery seedheads are very attractive and are useful for dried flower arrangements. |
NCG 705
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Cenolophium denudatum
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Baltic parsley Currently unavailable Although somewhat similar to cow parsley (but bushier), both flowers and foliage of this attractive hardy perennial are more refined. A very useful filler plant for flower arrangers. There is a similar annual plant, Ammi majus, that is perhaps easier for direct sowing, but is rather coarser in… |
NCG 014
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Centaurea montana
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Perennial cornflower, Mountain bluet This wildflower has been a popular garden plant for generations. Rich blue with a reddish-purple centre, it makes a good cut flower for smaller arrangements and posies. Dead-head regularly to promote fresh blooms. The plant has a lax habit, so either cut long stems back by half to discourage legginess… |
NCG 092
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Centranthus ruber
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Valerian
A classic cottage garden plant with delicate sprays of white, pink or red flowers held above grey green foliage. Perfectly happy in poor, stony, chalky soil, but is will tolerate other more-or-less neutral soil types. Although a perennial, perhaps better treated as a biennial as older plants tend to become… |
NCG 353
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Cephalaria gigantea
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Giant scabious, Yellow scabious Loved by pollinators! This stunning perennial scabious is perfect for the back of the border as it can grow as high as 2.5m. Blooming during the summer, the strongly textured flowers are a delicate pale yellow. |
NCG 438
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Cerastium tomentosum | |
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Snow-in-Summer This evergreen, mat-forming perennial has small, grey-green leaves and produces a veritable carpet of small white blooms in late spring through to early summer. A wonderful plant to grow at the front of borders or tumbling over walls. It requires very free-draining soil as it does not like its roots… |
NCG 086
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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Geisha Girl' AGM
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Ornamental Quince Currently unavailable A very attractive and useful hardy, semi-evergreen shrub with masses of soft peach flowers in Spring. Easy to grow and well worth trying. Flowers are nectar-rich so attractive to bees. Also makes a good hedging plant. |
NCG 320
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Chamaemelum syn. Anthemis nobile syn. nobilis 'Flore Pleno'
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Double flowered Chamomile Limited stock! Delightful in all respects, this highly scented double-flowered form of perennial chamomile has feathery leaves and inch-wide, creamy-white blooms. Best planted in containers or at the edge of borders, where, when brushed against, both leaves and flowers release their strong, sweet, apple-like fragrance. NOTE: Depending on season, plants are sometimes… |
NCG 235
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Chasmanthium Syn. uniola latifolium
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Northern Sea Oats, Spangle Grass The photograph really does not do this delightful grass justice! Growing to a maximum of a metre or so (usually somewhat less), the erect stems resemble miniature bamboo in their growth habit. The seed heads are, however, quite different, being delicate, flat, diamond shapes - almost like spear heads -… |
NCG 423
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Chrysanthemum rubellum 'Mrs Jessie Cooper'
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Chrysanthemum 'Mrs Jessie Cooper' Sold out for now Chrysanthemums have never been my favourite plants, but this one is an exception! A very hardy variety, this compact plant has dark-green, lobed foliage which contrasts well with the deep-pink, narrow-petalled flowers that appear from summer right through to late autumn. Chrysanthemums are good companion plants as they contain the… |
NCG 509
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Clematis occidentalis | |
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Blue virginsbower, Bell rue A wild form of clematis originating from the US, with nodding, blue-purple flowers with four petals (or, more accurately, tepals). A good choice for scrampling over walls or large shrubs in a spot offering some shade. |
NCG 016
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Clematis tangutica
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Golden Clematis This beautiful perennial climber scrambles happily over trellis or support on a wall and provides a profusion of bright yellow lantern-like flowers throughout the summer, followed by attractive seed heads that resemble silvery tassels. Provision of shade at the roots is advisable, particularly in very sunny positions. If space is… |
NCG 575
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Commelina dianthifolia | |
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Bird-bill Day Flower, Widow's Tears Stunning blue! One of my most exciting finds of 2016! This little-known plant is fully hardy when planted in well-drained soil, where over time it naturalises to produce drifts. One-inch diameter, striking gentian-blue flowers rise from attractive, rich-green foliage from mid-summer. The flowers fade by the afternoon, but are replaced daily by… |
NCG 555
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Corydalis elata 'Blue Summit' | |
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Blue fumitory 'Blue Summit' Deepest blue - wonderful! Much easier to grow than the related Corydalis flexuosa, this beautiful woodland plant produces spikes of rich, dark-blue flowers with a coconut-like scent above finely divided light-green foliage with tiny magenta markings at the base and tips of the leaflets. Delightful! |
NCG 418
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Corydalis temulifolia syn. quantmeyerana 'Chocolate Stars' | |
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Corydalis 'Chocolate Stars' Very limited stock! A hard to find Corydalis with unique chocolate brown spring foliage which fades to green by summer. The leaf edge is nicely serrated and very pale lavender flowers are borne in early summer. If grown in shade with ample soil moisture, it will not go summer dormant. Grows 12-16in high… |
NCG 342
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Cotinus coggygria | |
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Smoke Bush The plant from which these seeds were sourced has grey-green leaves with delicate, feathery flower spikes which turn from cream to a deep pink as the year progresses. |
NCG 301
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Craspedia globosa 'Drumstick' | |
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Billy Balls, Billy Buttons Sold out for now Originating in Australia, where it is perennial, this quirky hardy annual has a long flowering period, producing bright-yellow, ping pong-shaped flower clusters (glomerules), about an inch in diameter, on strong, straight, unbranched stems rising from basal rosettes of leaves. Excellent for use in both fresh and dried flower arrangements. |
NCG 578
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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Burford Bronze' | |
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Monbretia 'Burford Bronze' Warm yellow flowers are set off by lovely bronze strap like foliage. Warm yellow flowers. Grows to 90cm in height. |
NCG 056
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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'George Davison'
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Montbretia, Crocosmia 'George Davison'
A lovely, sunny plant with sprays of rich-yellow flowers which open sequentially and are borne on arching stems above long, strap-like foliage. Flowers are followed by attractive tapering seed heads. |
NCG 061
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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Lucifer' AGM
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Montbretia, Crocosmia A stunning plant with flame-red sprays of flowers which open sequentially and are borne on arching stems above long, strap-like foliage. Flowers are followed by attractive tapering seed heads. |
NCG 517
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Cyclamen hederifolium | |
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Hardy cyclamen, Ivy-leaved cyclamen A delightful autumn-flowering woodland plant, with leaves shaped a little like ivy, though more tapered, strongly patterned with silver-green markings. The flowers are pink and sometimes delicately scented, usually appearing before the foliage. Looks wonderful naturalised under trees. |
NCG 297
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Dahlia Ex. 'Bishop of Auckland'
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Dahlia Ex. 'Bishop of Auckland' Currently unavailable The seeds or plants on offer are either from 'Bishop of Llandaff' or 'Bishop of Auckland'. Although they are not expected to breed true, all my own sowings have resulted in plants with black foliage and flowers that strongly resembe the parents. Although generally considered tender, dahlias will very often… |
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NCG 604
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Dahlia variabilis mixed | |
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Dahlia, mixed Currently unavailable These seeds were collected from double varieties of dahlia in a lovely range of colours, from pale yellow through pinks and oranges to dark reds, all serving to brighten up the late summer and early autumn garden and also wonderful for flower arrangements. |
NCG 432
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Dianthus barbatus Ex. nigrescens 'Sooty' | |
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Sweet William, black New! These seeds were collected exclusively from this variety but it cannot be guaranteed that all will breed true, though they should produce a high proportion of dark-red to almost black blooms. Although strictly speaking a short-lived perennial, usually treated as a biennial. |
NCG 645
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Dianthus chinensis 'Chianti Double' | |
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Chinese pink Currently unavailable This pretty traditional cottage garden plant is long-flowering, producing masses of small, burgundy blooms with white edges. A good cut flower for posies. |
NCG 172
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Dianthus gratianopolitanus
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Cheddar pink Sold out for now With its low-growing mat of grey-green foliage studded and fragrant pink flowers with finely toothed petals, this is a perfect plant for an alpine bed or anywhere warm and tending to dryness. The foliage habit and colour can be a little variable, sometimes a little less or more grey-green and… |
NCG 422
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Dicentra formosa oregona 'Pearl Drops' | |
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Wild bleeding heart Currently unavailable This wild form of dicentra is less well-known than the spectabilis species, but no less attractive. The familiar heart-shaped blooms are creamy-white, usually with pink tips, appearing in profusion in spring above very attractive, glaucous, finely divided foliage. A lovely plant to grow in shade or part shade. It tends… |
NCG 446
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Dierama species mixed | |
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Angel's Fishing Rod Description coming later. |
NCG 620
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Digitalis ferruginea gigantea 'Gelber Herold'
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Rusty foxglove 'Gelber Herold' Rare and beautiful! A tall, dynamic variety of rusty foxglove that looks spectacular when grown en masse! Much recommended, but please note that although classified as a perennial, it is generally short-lived and shorter in stature in subsequent years if it does survive, so it is best to sow every year. |
NCG 692
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Digitalis grandiflora 'Carillon'
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Dwarf yellow foxglove This diminutive yellow-flowered foxglove is compact and sturdy. It is happiest in semi-shade but will tolerate both deeper shade and sunnier positions. Flowering for most of the summer, the blooms are a soft pale-yellow. Well-drained, humus-rich soils are recommended for best results. |
NCG 223
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Digitalis grandiflora ambigua/macrantha AGM
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Large yellow foxglove, Cream-coloured foxglove This stunning plant is a perennial, but generally short-lived, so best treated as a biennial. Tall spikes of soft yellow, speckled flowers rise above a rosette of dark green leaves. It is lovely in a woodland setting, where the blooms light up shady corners, but will tolerate sun. |
NCG 180
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Digitalis lutea
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Small foxglove A lovely plant for woodland areas. Small, tubular yellow blooms are borne on delicate spikes - a much more dainty plant in all respects than the common pink foxglove. Although it will tolerate both sun and dry soil, this plant is happiest in rich, moist soil and dappled shade. Digitalis… |
NCG 128
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Digitalis mertonensis
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Strawberry foxglove Currently unavailable This delightful cottage garden plant is a cross between the common digitalis purpurea and a yellow flowered variety, digitalis grandiflora. The result is warm pink, speckled flowers that are larger than the traditional foxglove. This is a short-lived perennial that should come true from seed if common foxgloves are not… |
NCG 455
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Digitalis obscura
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Willow-leaved foxglove, Dusky maid, Sunset foxglove Currently unavailable This rare and most striking, foxglove originates from the mountains of Spain and is also found in parts of Africa. Generally a little shorter than most other digitalis varieties, the flowers are exquisitely coloured in shades of russet, burnt-orange and red, complemented by evergreen, narrow-leaved foliage. In the right environment… |
NCG 362
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Digitalis parviflora Jacq.
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Chocolate Soldier, Small-flowered foxglove Plants sold out - can grow to order A most unusual foxglove, and like most digitalis, usually treated as a biennial, although it can survive as a short-lived perennial. This variety produces flower spikes of densely-packed, chocolate-coloured, tubular flowers about 2cm in length, above basal rosettes of attractive, slightly glossy, dark-green foliage. It will happily self-seed in a… |
NCG 447
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Digitalis purpurea
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Foxglove This, the original, wild form of the traditional cottage garden biennial plant, will be familiar to all, with its tall spires of blooms in a variety of pink shades above rosettes of large, mid-green leaves. The flowers are much loved by pollinating insects, especially bumble bees. |
NCG 664
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Digitalis purpurea 'Pam's Choice'
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Foxglove 'Pam's Choice' Sold out for now A two-toned foxglove, white with strongly contrasting, dark-maroon speckling in the throat. |
NCG 346
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Digitalis purpurea Ex. 'Apricot'
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Apricot foxglove
The traditional cottage garden foxglove comes in many colours and this, with its warm, pale pink spikes, is one of my favourites! However, please note that I do not currently have externally sourced seeds in stock… these seeds have been collected from my own garden, so there may have been… |
NCG 248
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Digitalis purpurea Ex. f. albiflora
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White Foxglove An attractive white form of the familiar cottage garden foxglove. Seed is collected only from pure white plants but may not all come true - sowing more than you need and discarding young plants with red tinges at the base of leaves should help you obtain white plants. When plants… |
NCG 523
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Digitalis purpurea subsp. heywoodii 'Silver Cub'
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Foxglove 'Silver Cub' The beautiful white flower spikes of this variety are enhanced by the foliage, which is covered in fine white hairs, giving a silvery appearance and silky to the touch. Can be grown as an annual, flowering in its first year if sown in January or February. |
NCG 673
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Eccremocarpus syn. Calampelis scaber | |
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Chilean Glory Flower Delightful climber! A lovely climber with attractive, divided, mid-green foliage and masses of small, tubular blooms in shades from deep-red to orange from late spring and well into autumn. If grown in a sheltered position it will sometimes survive a mild winter in the UK, but is more usually grown as a… |
NCG 021
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Echinacea purpurea
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Purple cone flower Much-loved by butterflies and other pollinating insects, this dynamic plant produces clumps of dark-green, somewhat hairy leaves from which large, daisies with rather lax, purple petals and brown, conical central discs grow, on tall, straight stems. Echinacea prefers full sun, but will tolerate part-shade. Echinacea is said to have immune-system… |
NCG 442
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Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'
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White cone flower Currently unavailable Much-loved by butterflies and other pollinating insects, the white version of this dynamic plant produces clumps of dark-green, rather hairy leaves from which large, daisies with rather lax, white petals and brown, conical central discs grow, on tall, straight stems. Echinacea prefers full sun, but will tolerate part-shade. Echinacea is… |
NCG 229
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Echinops exaltatus
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Giant Globe Thistle The largest echinops, growing to at least 2m tall - and usually more, looks magnificent at the back of the bed or as a specimen plant. It is advisable to remove seed heads before they disintegrate, as the thick, long roots can make unwanted, self-seeded, plants difficult to remove. But… |
NCG 603
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Echinops ritro
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Blue hedgehog, Globe thistle A very dependable hardy perennial that is much loved by butterflies and other pollinating insects, Echinops ritro is a lovely addition to the garden for late-summer colour. The spiky, globular flower heads look silvery at first, turning to a dynamic blue-violet as they open. If cut early, they can be… |
NCG 417
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Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' | |
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Epimedium, Horny Goat Weed, Barrenwort Delicate sprays of soft-yellow flowers appear on slender, straight, stems from early Spring, followed by somewhat heart-shaped leaves which quickly develop beautiful bronze markings and are retained throughout the winter. This is a rather shorter epimedium than most and is a perfect choice for the front of a dry border… |
NCG 250
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Epimedium x warleyense 'Orange Queen' | |
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Epimedium, Horny Goat Weed, Barrenwort Sold out for now - too popular! It's surprising that epimediums are not better known, because they are such attractive and useful plants, providing interest throughout the year to shady and woodland areas. Delicate sprays of soft-orange flowers appear on slender, straight, stems from early Spring, followed by somewhat heart-shaped leaves which quickly develop beautiful bronze markings… |
NCG 563
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Erigeron karvinskianus | |
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Mexican fleabane
A very pretty plant for front of border, Erigeron produces masses of dainty, daisy-like pink and white flowers about 2cm in diameter in late spring and throughout the summer, above dark-green foliage. |
NCG 471
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Eryngium agavifolium
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Agave-leaved sea holly This most unusual and exotic looking plant looks as though it should need a heated conservatory to survive, but it is in fact quite hardy. A straight stem topped with clusters of spiky, greenish-white flower heads grows from a pineapple-like rosette of fleshy, toothed leaves. The picture really does not… |
NCG 022
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Eryngium planum
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Sea Holly The steely blue flowers of this attractive plant, which appear on wiry stems with spiny leaves from July, are much loved by bees, hoverflies and butterflies. |
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NCG 407
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Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' | |
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Winter creeper 'Emerald 'n' Gold'
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NCG 311
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Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'
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Purple Wood Spurge This low-growing spurge produces rich purple foliage in spring, followed by greenish-yellow flowers on slender, wiry stems. NOTE: Later in the year, plants may be shipped trimmed back and/or supplied bare-rooted. |
NCG 212
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Euphorbia mellifera | |
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Canary spurge A bold architectural plant, making a large dome of bright green leaves with central white veins. The small flowers, which appear in spring, have a reddish-orange tinge and are followed by interesting seed heads with pretty, textured pods. |
NCG 059
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Exochorda macrantha | |
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Pearl Bush Arching sprays of small, fragrant, white flowers appear along the length of stems in late spring/early summer, followed by interesting star-shaped seed pods which tend to stay on the plant throughout the winter. I was delighted to find that this is a very easy plant to grow from seed. |
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NCG 709
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Feioja Syn. Acca sellowiana | |
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Pineapple guava Limited stock
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NCG 058
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Foeniculum vulgare
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Common fennel (herb) Currently unavailable An attractive culinary herb, fennel is a large plant with feathery leaves (these seeds will probably produce a mixture of green and bronze-leaved varieties) that looks well in ornamental beds. The flat umbels of small flowers are followed by aromatic seeds with a liquorice/aniseed flavour, Both leaves and seeds are… |
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NCG 592
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Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'
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Bronze-leaved fennel The bronze-leaved variety of this attractive culinary herb. Fennel is a large plant with feathery leaves that looks well in ornamental beds. The flat umbels of small flowers are followed by aromatic seeds with a liquorice/aniseed flavour, Both leaves and seeds are traditionally used in fish recipes. The seeds also… |
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NCG 553
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Fragaria vesca
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Wild strawberry (single form) Currently unavailable Description coming soon. |
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NCG 554
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Fragaria vesca 'Flore Pleno'
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Wild strawberry 'Flore Pleno' (Double form) Description coming soon. |
NCG 135
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Freesia (Lapeirousia/Anomatheca) laxa | |
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False freesia, Painted Petals
Originating from South Africa, this diminutive relative of the iris is an unusual and attractive addition at the front of borders. It thrives in poor, dry soil but will tolerate most situations that are not too moist. Spikes of bright pink blooms, about an inch across, with dark central blotches,… |
NCG 310
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Fritillaria imperialis 'Lutea' | |
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Yellow Crown Imperial Currently unavailable This striking and imposing plant produces a bright yellow crown of bell-like flowers in spring, above which is a top-knot of small leaves. The stems are thick, straight and clothed in bright green spear-shaped leaves. The plant has a foxy odour which is said to ward off vermin. Our fig… |
NCG 249
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Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima' AGM
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Crown Imperial Currently unavailable This majestic and very attractive plant produces a cluster of deep, brick-orange, down-pointing, bell-like flowers, above which is a top-knot of small leaves. The stems are thick, straight and clothed in bright green spear-shaped leaves. The plant has a foxy odour which is said to ward off vermin. Our fig… |
NCG 428
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Fritillaria meleagris | |
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Snakeshead fritillary Description coming soon |
NCG 559
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Fumaria officinalis
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Common fumitory This delicate wildflower bears spikes of small, pink, tubular flowers above bright green divided foliage. Will happily self-seed. |
NCG 533
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Galanthus nivalis | |
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Common snowdrop Snowdrops, with their delicately green-tipped white flowers, flower in late winter/early spring and look beautiful naturalised in drifts under trees, but will be happy in most other locations, including containers. Bulbs offered will be sourced to order from my various patches of naturalised snowdrops and delivered potted, so that there… |
NCG 050
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Gazania rigens
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Gazania, Treasure Flower Currently unavailable A bright, cheerful and long-flowering addition to planters and borders. Preferring full sun, gazanias are drought tolerant. NOTE: Externally sourced seeds. |
NCG 256
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Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White'
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Large, delicate white flowers with delicate pink veining appear in spring and sporadically into summer, on slender stems above intricately divided leaves. Although not as vigorous as most hardy geraniums, taking longer to make a sizeable clump than others, its sheer beauty well and truly makes up for this shortcoming.… |
NCG 582
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Geranium macrorrhizum 'White-Ness' | |
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Bigroot cranesbill Sold out for now - more later! This lovely evergreen ground cover plant for shade or part shade forms mounds of attractive foliage and bears papery white flowers with yellow stamens from spring and right through to the first frosts. If plants are not listed, I can split to order, so please let me know if you'd… |
NCG 258
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Geranium oxonianum f. thurstonianum
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Thurston's crane's bill Sold out for now - too popular! A very unusual geranium, with extremely narrow, star-shaped, deep pink flowers about an inch across and lobed, mid-green foliage.There may be some variation in plants produced from seed (when available), as there are other geraniums in the garden, but in my experience they tend to breed true. |
NCG 507
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Geranium phaeum, various
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Dusky cranesbill Although a British native, Geranium phaeum is perhaps more commonly seen as a cultivated garden plant, particularly in colours singled out as particularly attractive. These appear in Spring and range from deepest-purple to near-white. The lobed or divided foliage varies in colour too, from mid to dark green, often with… |
NCG 454
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Geranium pratense 'Plenum Violaceum' AGM
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Meadow cranesbill 'Plenum Violaceum' Sold out for now This stately, blue/purple double geranium with deeply cut leaves flowers profusely during the summer months. A real beauty and much-commented upon when visitors see it in full bloom in the garden. |
NCG 576
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Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies'
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NCG 382
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Geranium pratense Blue, white-veined
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Cranesbill, Blue, white-veined Currently unavailable I have been unable to positively identify this delightful blue geranium, which is unusual in that it has pronounced white veins rather than the more usual blue. It bears a passing resemblance to (and may be the result of a cross with) 'Mrs Kendall Clark', but the veining is simpler… |
NCG 228
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Geranium pratense Ex. 'Mrs Kendall Clark' AGM
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Meadow cranesbill 'Mrs Kendall Clark' Very pretty! This is an exquisite geranium! The strong, upright stems bear sky blue blooms run through with delicate white veins (most blue geraniums have dark veins). Happy in full sun or part shade and has a long flowering period. A must! Please note that since there are other geraniums in the… |
NCG 068
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Geranium pratense f. albiflorum
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Meadow cranesbill Sold out for now This delightful geranium, which has a long flowering period, appeared from nowhere! A tall variety with strong, upright stems bearing pure white blooms about 1.25in/3cm across with green veining. Happy in full sun or part shade. Since there are other geraniums growing in the garden, it is possible (although in… |
NCG 411
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Geranium pratense, blue
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Meadow cranesbill, tall, blue This lovely tall, deep-blue geranium is happy in full sun or part shade. It has strong, upright stems and is self-supporting in all but the most exposed sites. Please note that since there are other geraniums in the garden there may have been some cross-pollination, so I cannot guarantee that… |
NCG 221
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Geranium pyrenaicum 'Bill Wallis'
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Mountain Cranesbill 'Bill Wallis' With its abundance of small, rich purple flowers from early spring and right through until autumn, small, lobed leaves and reddish stems, this is a delightful geranium and, given what I'm about to tell you, surprisingly rare. I am going to be brutally honest with you; if you choose to… |
NCG 463
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Geranium renardii 'Phillipe Vapelle'
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Renard geranium 'Tschelda' Sold out for now A delightful geranium, chiefly due to its rounded, velvety, deeply textured leaves. The standard variety has pinkish-white flowers with purple-red veining, but these are a soft mauve, also with strong veining, and I believe them to be a variety named 'Tschelda'. Loved by pollinating insects and much recommended to humans! |
NCG 274
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Geranium sanguineum 'Elke'
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Cranesbill 'Elke' Sorry - plants and seeds sold out! For such a small plant (generally considered to be an alpine variety), this exquisite geranium packs a punch! Masses of rich pink, round-lobed petals deeply veined in carmine and having a white edge adorn the plant during May and June, with flowering continuing more sparcely right into autumn, when the… |
NCG 255
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Geranium sanguineum Album AGM
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Lovely! About a foot high, this is very attractive front-of-border choice, with a succession of pure white flowers and inch or more across above divided mid-green foliage. Blooms profusely in late spring/early summer, but continues to flower more sporadically for months more. It is very happy in dry and exposed areas,… |
NCG 469
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Geranium sanguineum, magenta
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Bloody cranesbill A very pretty low-growing hardy geranium. Bright magenta-pink flowers with a white eye and darker veining appear above finely divided foliage which has a tendency to trail. Although the plant is happy in full sun, it is useful for adding a touch of colour to areas in part-shade. |
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NCG 245
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Geranium versicolor
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Pencilled geranium This delightful geranium is semi-evergreen, but will form a fresh rosette of lobed leaves in Spring, followed by small, white flowers, intricately veined in deep magenta-pink. It will continue to flower, though less abundantly, throughout the summer and into autumn. Happy in full sun or part shade. Since there are… |
NCG 405
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Geranium x oxonianum 'Julie Brennan'
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Cranesbill 'Julie Brennan' An extremely pretty form of geranium oxonianum - I am almost certain the variety is as named. The large flowers are mid-pink, sligtly toothed at the margins and with very striking deep-purple veining. The leaves are a rich, bright green, often with small, chocolate-coloured spots at their base. An unfussy… |
NCG 491
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Geum coccineum 'Borisii' | |
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Boris Avens, Boris geum New - pretty dwarf variety Dwarf variety, producing a neat mound of hairy, rounded leaves, above which rise stems topped with bright orange-red flowers from late spring and throughout the summer. Lovely at the front of borders and also makes a good container plant. |
NCG 416
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Gladiolus callianthus - Acidanthera 'Murielae' | |
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Abyssinian gladiolus Sold out for now So much daintier than most other gladiolus, and with a deliciously spicy scent too! The flowers are funnel-shaped, white with a purple blotch at their centre, rising above light-green, sword-shaped leaves. Highly recommended. |
NCG 530
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Gladiolus mixed, multicoloured | |
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Gladioli, mixed Currently unavailable The seeds offered are from a variety of gladiolus, but all were special... some multi-coloured, as ilustrated, and some plain, sometimes with a white streak, in delicious colours ranging from clear lilac through to deepest maroon - almost black. The flowers will have cross-pollinated, so seed will not come true… |
NCG 206
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Gypsophila cerastoides | |
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Baby's breath
A diminutive, mat-forming, alpine gypsophila, standing only about 2-3in high. Mounds of tiny, slightly hairy, mid-green leaves studded with many small, pink-veined flowers from late spring to early summer. An unusual and attractive semi-evergreen plant for rockeries, containers and the front of borders. It is happiest in gritty soil that… |
NCG 536
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Hacquetia Syn. Dondia epipactis AGM | |
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Hacquetia Rare - very limited stock! This most unusual and attractive low-growing plant for shade is related to the humble carrot, but to which it bears no obvious resemblance! Produces masses of tiny little yellow flowers in early Spring, above rounded domes of bright, lime-green foliage. |
NCG 225
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Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea' AGM
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Golden Hakonechloa Limited stock A stunning, deciduous grass that does very well in both sun and light shade. Produces lush clumps of arching, cream, yellow and green, narrowly-striped foliage that catches the light in a breeze. Flower racemes on slender stalks appear in summer, followed by delicate seeds heads. I have not found it… |
NCG 218
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Helenium Ex. Rauchtopas
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Sneezewort Currently unavailable This stately helenium flowers profusely, with masses of daisy-like, yellow florets with orange-red reverses, surrounding a prominent brown cone. Although, like all heleniums, the seed is unlikely to come true, it should produce some attractive plants, so worth giving a try. Although listed as requiring full sun, mine is in… |
NCG 063
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Helenium Ex. Rubinzwerg
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Helen's Flower, Sneezewort Although this helenium has daisy-like, mahogany red flowers with a brown cone, these seeds will be variable - but whatever comes up should be attractive in the hot bed and you may even discover a gem! |
NCG 467
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Helenium puberulum 'Autumn Lollipop' | |
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Sneezewort 'Autumn Lollipop' Limited stock This most unusual plant has spherical, bronze yellow heads with ruffles of yellow petals beneath, like little petticoats, on strong, straight stems with rich green foliage. It makes a unique cut flower. |
NCG 515
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Helianthemum nummularium
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Common rock-rose Currently unavailable Loved by bees and butterflies, this diminutive shrub has tiny, narrow, dark-green leaves which are topped with masses of small, bright yellow flowers in summer. |
NCG 093
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Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' AGM
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Perennial Sunflower 'Lemon Queen' Stunning perennial sunflower! Light yellow, daisy-like flowers, set against rich, dark-green foliage on tall, straight stems, appear in abundance on this beautiful hardy perennial plant for many months. A wonderful addition at the back of the bed and great for flower arrangements. NOTE: Plants, when offered, may, depending on season, be trimmed back… |
NCG 309
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Helleborus foetidus
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Stinking Hellebore The flowers of this interesting, shade-loving plant are very soft, pale green, sometimes with a red margin and are leathery in texture. It is a haven for hibernating ladybirds, which can be found nestling in and around the flowers all winter. |
NCG 273
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Helleborus orientalis
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Lenten rose There are many hellebores growing in the garden, in a variety of colours, from dark red (sometimes double) to pink, white and cream, some with intricate specking or streaking. Although seeds listed (when available) are saved and offered separately from different coloured plants, it cannot be guaranteed that they will… |
NCG 410
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Hemerocallis 'Bonanza'
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Daylily 'Bonanza' As its common name suggests, the large, trumpet-shaped blooms of this sunny plant last only a day, but during the flowering season they appear in abundance. I believe that this variety, which is deep-yellow with rich purple-brown blotches at the centre, is as named, but it was (one of the… |
NCG 449
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Hemerocallis 'Ruffled Apricot'
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Daylily 'Ruffled Apricot' The large, trumpet-shaped blooms of this sunny plant last only a day, but during the flowering season they appear in abundance. This variety is stunning, with deep-apricot, ruffled petals with a soft lighter streak running down the centre of each. All daylilies come from hybrid stock and will not come… |
NCG 076
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Hemerocallis 'Sammy Russell'
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Daylily 'Sammy Russell' New! As its common name suggests, the large, trumpet-shaped blooms of this stunning plant last only a day, but during the flowering season they appear in abundance. I believe that this variety, which is deepest red with a yellow throat, is as named, but it was (one of the few decent… |
NCG 213
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Hesperantha (syn. Schizostylis) coccinea 'Major' AGM
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Crimson flag lily 'Major', River lily This lovely plant flowers for many months - even through the first frosts! Rich red, six-petalled, bowl-shaped blooms appear on straight stems above light-green, sword-shaped foliage from summer onwards. Although they do well in my relatively light soil, Schizostylis are probably happiest in moist, heavy soil as long as it… |
NCG 448
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Hesperis matronalis
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Sweet rocket This sweet-scented, short-lived perennial attracts bees and other pollinating insects and is therefore perfect for naturalising in a wildlife-friendly garden. The loose heads of small flowers range in colour from almost white, through pale lilac to mauve. A perfect plant for the informal cottage garden. Also a good cut flower. |
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NCG 348
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Heuchera micrantha 'Bressingham Hybrids' | |
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Coral bells Sold out Sprays of coral-red, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring on wiry stems above plump mounds of evergreen foliage. An excellent cut flower and very attractive to bees and other pollinators. Good ground cover. NOTE: Externally sourced seeds. |
NCG 577
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Hieracium maculatum Syn spilophaeum 'Leopard' | |
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Spotted hawkweed Unusual and very attractive foliage! An unusual and decorative addition to the front of the border, this variegated form of hawkweed (usually considered a weed!) produces a low rosette of intricately blotched, dark red-brown and blue-green leaves, above which nod small, yellow daisy-like flowers on tall, wiry stems. It is for the foliage that this… |
NCG 472
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Hosta syn. funkia x hybrida | |
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Hosta, mixed The seeds offered were mostly from the variety illustrated, but from a couple of others too. In any case, they are very unlikely to come true, but it could be fun to see that they produce and you may even discover some unique variations of this attractive shade-loving plant! |
NCG 321
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Houttuynia cordata | |
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Heart-leaved houttuynia Description coming soon |
NCG 646
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Humulus lupulus | |
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Common hop
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NCG 251
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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' | |
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Hydrangea 'Annabelle', Sevenbark I've never known anyone unfamiliar with this delightful plant not to request it when they see it in bloom in the garden! The domed flower heads are composed of masses of small blooms, lime green at first, turning creamy-white (and almost spherical) when in full bloom and a lovely parchment… |
NCG 231
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Hylotelephium Syn. Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy'
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Ice Plant 'Autumn Joy' This drought-tolerat plant produces dense heads of deep-pink flowers in late-summer/early autumn, above sturdy stems clothed in grey-green, fleshy leaves. The weight of the flower heads tends to cause the stems to bend and sprawl, so some support is recommended earlier in the season to prevent this. Attractive to pollinating… |
NCG 412
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Hylotelephium Syn. Sedum telephium subsp. ruprechtii 'Hab Grey'
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Ice Plant 'Hab Grey'
This unusual and most attractive sedum ariety forms clumps of grey-green, fleshy leaves and the flowers are a mixture of cream and pink. It is much loved by bees and other beneficial insects. NOTE: Depending on season, plants, when available, may be trimmed back and/or barerooted for shipping. |
NCG 564
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Hypericum olympicum AGM
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Mount Olympus St. John's Wort A small and very dainty hypericum, well suited to front of border. The flowers, which appear in profusion from early summer above masses of small, grey-green leaves, are a clear yellow, with long, attractive stamens. |
NCG 073
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Indigofera tinctoria | |
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True Indigo Very limited stock! As both latin and common names suggest, this leguminous plant is used to make dye, which is achieved by steeping and fermenting the foliage. It is an attractive shrub which is usually hardy and grows to a height of 1-2m. The smooth, slender branches produce small, light green, pinnate leaves,… |
NCG 155
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Inula Hookeri
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Hooker Inula Lovely! This beautiful plant deserves to be better known. The soft, downy stems bear masses of 2 inch diameter bright-yellow daisy-like flowers from late summer to autumn, which go on to develop equally attractive, cream-coloured, fluffy seed heads. The flowers are much loved by butterflies and bees, and the seeds by… |
NCG 029
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Iris foetidissima | |
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Stinking Iris An unusual woodland iris with dingy yellow/brown flowers with a purplish tinge, arising from stiff, sword shaped foliage. The flowers are followed by large green seedpods that open to reveal neat rows of bright red seeds. Don't be put off by the name - any smell is only apparent when… |
NCG 532
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Iris germanica 'Rosy Wings' | |
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Bearded iris 'Rosy Wings' Limited stock A gorgeous, tall and robust bearded iris, 'Rosy Wings' is dusky-rose with deep magenta falls. It flowers profusely, the blooms rising on strong stems, contrasting well with the light-green, sword-shaped foliage. NOTE: Depending on season, plants, when available, may be trimmed back and/or barerooted for shipping. |
NCG 687
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Iris germanica, White | |
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Bearded iris, White Limited stock A gorgeous, tall and robust bearded iris, The flowers are white, with a very slight blueish tone. Flowering profusely, the blooms rise on strong stems, contrasting well with the grey-green, sword-shaped foliage. A delightful plant. NOTE: Depending on season, plants, when available, may be trimmed back and/or barerooted for… |
NCG 510
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Iris pseudacorus | |
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Yellow flag, Yellow iris Although it will grow well in most soils, this iris is particularly happy in aquatic conditions, so is best grown as a marginal plant or in a bog garden. It produces bright-yellow blooms in spring, supported by strong stems clothed in bright-green, sword-shaped foliage. NOTE: Depending on season, plants,… |
NCG 415
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Iris sanguinea AGM
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Blood-red iris Delightful! This delicate iris is perhaps my favourite. The Audrey Hepburn of the iris family... not cheap and gaudy but delicate, composed and very, very classy - a natural beauty! I'm not quite sure how it got its common name; the petals do have a reddish base, but are for the… |
NCG 243
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Iris setosa var arctica
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Dwarf Arctic iris Currently unavailable This sweet little iris, standing only a few inches tall, has pale blue flowers with striking veins, and are yellow at the centre, fading to silver. The blooms appear above green, spear-shaped leaves. |
NCG 060
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Kirengeshoma palmata AGM
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Yellow Wax Bells A lovely woodland plant. Tall, dark, upright stems bear light green, maple-shaped leaves and the spherical flower buds open to 1in, waxy, pale yellow, bell-shaped blooms in autumn. Choose a well-sheltered site as although strictly speaking hardy, neither new spring growth nor flowers tolerate frost and mature plants do not… |
NCG 277
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Knautia macedonica, Ex. red
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Pincushion flower, Macedonian Scabious (Red) Masses of very delicate, deep-red, 'pincushion' flowers (very like scabious), about an inch across, on tall, thin, branching stems. This plant has a very long flowering season and is much loved by hoverflies and bees. Generally not as tall and robust as her pink sister, and seed is in shorter… |
NCG 457
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Kniphofia caulescens | |
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Caulescent red-hot poker Currently unavailable Description coming soon. |
NCG 439
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Lamium galeobdolon subsp. Argentatum | |
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Variegated Yellow Archangel Currently unavailable A small, variegated nettle with spikes of yellow flowers. A good choice for woodland planting or at the front of shady borders. |
NCG 579
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Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' | |
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Spotted dead nettle 'Beacon Silver' Very limited stock! This lovely, low-growing ground cover plant has a spreading habit, but is relatively easy to keep in check. The heavily marked foliage is delightful, and the plant has the added bonus of pink flowers. Best grown in shade or part-shade and will happily tolerate both dry and wet soils. |
NCG 387
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Lathyrus cirrhosus | |
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Cirrhose vetch New... very rare species sweet pea! A collector's item! This very unusual small but robust, scrambling perennial sweet pea is native to the Pyrenees and forms a dense mound of attractive, grey-green foliage bearing tendrils and many small, pale-pink, unscented blooms from June well into summer. A deceptively robust plant that will do well in relatively… |
NCG 031
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Lathyrus latifolius 'Albus'
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White everlasting sweet pea Although unscented, the everlasting sweet pea is most attractive grown against a sunny wall, trellis or fence - or permitted to grow through a large shrub or small tree - and provides masses of flower stems. Very suitable for cutting. These seeds are gathered from Lathyrus latifolius 'Alba' and are… |
NCG 030
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Lathyrus odoratus
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Mixed Sweet Pea This mixture of sweet peas in pink, red, blue, mauve and maybe occasionally pale yellow (lathyrus chloranthus). Something of a Jamboree bag, but will no doubt produce some attractive plants and all will complement each other! |
NCG 538
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Lathyrus rotundifolius | |
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Persian Everlasting Pea Stunning! A lovely small perennial sweet pea with small, coral-red blooms and rounded foliage. Ideal for growing over small structures or permitted to climb through medium-sized shrubs. Just a few small plants available. The blooms are unscented, but very attractive. |
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NCG 468
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Lathyrus Syn. Orobus vernus
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Spring pea, Spring vetchling Currently unavailable A lovely mound of reddish-purple pea blooms in spring, maturing to purple-blue. A lovely addition to the woodland garden! |
NCG 397
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Lavandula angustifolia
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English Lavender Although lavender seed will not come true, but will produce plants with some variation in colour and form, unless you plan to make a formal feature in your garden this can be a plus... a mass planting of lavender grown from seed, with colours ranging from light mauve to deep… |
NCG 657
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Lavandula multifida | |
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Fernleaf lavender, Oregano-scented Lavender
A fast growing lavender with finely divided grey-green foliage and delicate, deep-purple flowers spikes. A very pretty filler for any sunny spot in the garden. Happily self-seeds. I have classified it as a half-annual because although some sources say it is perennial, in my experience it does not survive UK… |
NCG 450
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Lavandula stoechas
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French lavender Currently unavailable The true French lavender. Heads of tiny fragrant purple flowers topped by rosy-purple tracts in late spring and summer. Very aromatic. NOTE: Plants offered winter 2018/19 are best overwintered in a frost-free greenhouse. |
NCG 168
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Leucanthemella serotina | |
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Autumn Ox Eye, High Daisy, Giant Daisy Currently unavailable Masses of white daisy flowers about 2 inches across top this tall plant, which is more delicate than the related Leucanthemum superbum. The stems are taller and less lax, seldom needing support. Much recommended, both for the back of the border and as a cut flower. N.B.… |
NCG 254
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Leucanthemum x superbum | |
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Shasta Daisy Welcome colour at the back end of the year - masses of white daisies 3-4in across in late summer/early autumn, held on tall stems clothed in small, rather shiny, toothed dark-green leaves. Perfect for the back of the border, where it will quickly form a large clump. The stems can… |
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NCG 541
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Levisticum officinale | |
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Lovage Description coming soon. |
NCG 070
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Leycesteria formosa
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Pheasant Berry The stems of this most unusual-looking plant resemble bamboo and are a feature in the winter garden. However, they should be cut back hard in spring to encourage new, bushy growth. The flowers are small, appearing as nodding bunches surrounded by dark-maroon bracts, followed by reddish-brown berries which are not… |
NCG 596
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Lilium lancifolium 'Flore Pleno'
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Double Tiger lily Currently unavailable This stunning double lily has orange double flowers with brown spots. |
NCG 164
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Linaria purpurea
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Perennial Toadflax Very pretty! This delightful plant with its tall spikes of tiny purple or pink flowers resembling miniature snapdragons, which appear from a basal clump of fine, grey-green leaves, is attractive not only to right-minded humans, but to wildlife... it is much loved by butterflies and bees. It flowers from June right through… |
NCG 367
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Linum narbonense 'Heavenly Blue' AGM
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Perennial flax 'Heavenly Blue' This charming, usually short-lived, perennial produces masses of clear blue flowers an inch in diameter and dark-green foliage on wiry stems. The flowers last only a day, but new buds burst daily too, so during summer the plant is always full of colour. It will self-seed but is not a… |
NCG 483
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Linum perenne 'Blue Sapphire'
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Perennial flax 'Blue Sapphire' Limited stock This compact form of perennial flax is a cottage garden favourite, with ferny foliage and masses of sky-blue flowers from late spring and right through the summer. It works well as an edging plant, in containers and for naturalising in wildlife gardens. Although short-lived, it will gently self-seed. Established plants… |
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NCG 623
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Linum perenne Nanum Album 'Diamant' | |
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White perennial flax Description coming soon. Externally sourced seeds. |
NCG 252
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Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' AGM
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Big blue lilyturf Happiest in part shade and moist soil, Liriope offers interest all year round. It forms clumps of glossy, evergreen, strap-like leaves, which contrast well with spikes of deep purple flowers from late summer and into the autumn. These are followed by glossy black berries. Growing up to about 1 foot… |
NCG 601
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Lobelia siphilitica
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Great Blue Lobelia This stately plant, which originates from Northern America, has tall spires of rich-blue or violet, tubular flowers above rosettes of dark green leaves. It much loved by pollinating insects but on the other hand is said to be a herbivore deterrent, which, if it works, will be useful to gardeners… |
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NCG 494
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Lupinus arboreus alba | |
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White Tree Lupin Very limited stock! This variety of tree lupin bears masses of beautiful white flower spikes in early summer. Although generally short-lived, plants produced from early-spring sowings can attain 2m in their first year, so casualties can be replaced very easily. NOTE: Externally sourced seeds. |
NCG 371
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Lupinus polyphyllus, mixed
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Lupin - mixed A popular cottage garden plant, the lupin produces tall spikes of bi-coloured flowers in a variety of shades in late spring/early summer. |
NCG 431
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Lychnis syn. Silene chalcedonica
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Maltese Cross, Scarlet Lightning, Catchfly
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