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NCG 416
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Gladiolus murielae | |
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Abyssinian gladiolus, Sword lily, Peacock lily
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. Synonyms are Acidanthera bicolor, Gladiolus callianthus and (less commonly), Ixia quartiniana and Sphaerospora gigantea. |
NCG 206
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Gypsophila cerastoides 'Pixie Splash' | |
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Mouse Ear Gypsophila 'Pixie Splash'
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 480
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Gypsophila elegans Mixed
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Annual Baby's Breath
A favourite with flower arrangers, but loved by pollinating insects too, with masses of tiny flowers in shades of pink and white on delicate, ferny foliage. Grow en masse for best effect. NOTE: Externally sourced seeds. |
NCG 448
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Hesperis matronalis
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Sweet rocket, Dame's violet
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. |
NCG 054
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Hibiscus trionum
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Flower-of-an-Hour, Venice Mallow, Bladder hibiscus, Bladder ketmia
This delightful plant, which is usually treated as an annual in the UK, produces creamy flowers with dark burgundy centres on stems clothed with dark green, lobed leaves. Each flower only lasts a day but in the right conditions it will bloom profusely, followed by very attractive seed pods, throughout… |
NCG 472
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Hosta syn. funkia x hybrida | |
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Hosta, Plantain lily
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, Fish mint
Description coming soon |
NCG 251
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Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' | |
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Hydrangea 'Annabelle', Smooth hydrangea, Wild hydrangea, 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 687
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Iris germanica, White | |
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Bearded iris, White
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 457
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Kniphofia caulescens | |
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Caulescent red-hot poker
Description coming soon. |
NCG 579
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Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' | |
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Spotted dead nettle 'Beacon Silver'
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 439
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Lamium Syn. Lamiastrum galeobdolon subsp. flavidum 'Herman's Pride' | |
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Variegated Yellow Archangel 'Hermann's Pride'
A small, variegated nettle with spikes of yellow flowers. A good choice for woodland planting or at the front of shady borders. |
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 504
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady' | |
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Sweet Pea 'Painted Lady'
One of my favourite sweet peas... the highly-scented flowers are smallish, with dark-pink banners, pale pink (sometimes almost white) wings and a greenish-white keel. Very limited stock, unfortunately! |
NCG 214
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Wiltshire Ripple'
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Sweet Pea 'Wiltshire Ripple'
This delightful heirloom variety of sweet pea is deliciously scented and its distinctive marking make it a must for my garden! Highly recommended. NOTE: Externally sourced seeds. |
NCG 558
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Ledebouria socialis | |
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Silver squill, Purple squill, South African Scilla, Leopard Lily
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NCG 168
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Leucanthemella serotina | |
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Autumn Ox Eye, High Daisy, Giant Daisy
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… |
NCG 034
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Linum usitatissimum
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Common Flax, Linseed
The delicate flowers of this dainty plant are sky-blue or white, on fine, grey-blue foliage - a delight to see en masse! Ours appeared from nowhere in my hot bed (flax is grown in the fields nearby, so the seeds were, no doubt, brought in by birds). Despite the fact… |
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