Perennials

Achilleas are clump or mat forming herbaceous perennials with feathery foliage and tall flower stems topped with flat clusters of flowers loved by polinators. They like well drained-soil and are perfect for cottage gardens, gravel gardens or patio pots. Apple Blossom has pink flowers which fade with age.

Achilleas are clump or mat forming herbaceous perennials with feathery foliage and tall flower stems topped with flat clusters of flowers loved by polinators. They like well drained-soil and are perfect for cottage gardens, gravel gardens or patio pots. Moonshine has yellow flowers and quite silvery foliage.

Achilleas are clump or mat forming herbaceous perennials with feathery foliage and tall flower stems topped with flat clusters of flowers loved by polinators. They like well drained-soil and are perfect for cottage gardens, gravel gardens or patio pots. Paprika has orange-red flowers with yellow centres.

Agapanthus are clump forming herbaceous perennials with strappy green leaves and clusters of funnel shaped flowers on tall stems in summer. The evergreen varieties are more tender than the deciduous ones and may need winter protection. They love a well drained spot in full sun. Charlotte has pale blue flowers with a darker central line.

Agapanthus are clump forming herbaceous perennials with strappy green leaves and clusters of funnel shaped flowers on tall stems in summer. The evergreen varieties are more tender than the deciduous ones and may need winter protection. They love a well drained spot in full sun. Fireworks has white tipped bicolour flowers with purple-blue bases. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Ajuga are mat forming perennials producing spikes of usually blue flowers above evergreen foliage. Princess Nadia has blue-purple flowers in spring with a second flush in summer and pink new foliage which matures to green with a cream margin. Perfect for spreading around the edge of shrubs or on slopes to make a pretty low maintenance weed suppressant that pollinators love.

Alliums are perennial bulbs often with onion or garlic scented foliage and produce tall flowers spikes topped with balls of tiny flowers. Pollinators love them. Lavender Bubbles grows to 50cm with dark lavender flowers in summer.

Alliums are perennial bulbs often with onion or garlic scented foliage and produce tall flowers spikes topped with balls of tiny flowers. Pollinators love them. Millenium grows to 40cm with large pink-purple flowers in mid to late summer .

Alliums are perennial bulbs often with onion or garlic scented foliage and produce tall flowers spikes topped with balls of tiny flowers. Pollinators love them. Senescens grows to 30cm with pink-lilac flowers in mid to late summer and has unusual twisted strappy leaves.

Crocosmia are popular flowering perennials prized for their tall flowering stems with arching tips of flame coloured trumpets. They grow from corms which form new ones every year increasing the size of the clumps. Avoid growing Common Monbretia - Crocosmia x crocosmiiiflora as it is invasive. The named varieties are generally well behaved and being shallow rooted are easily dug up to divide or rein in. They can also be grown in containers. George Davison is a tall variety with golden yellow flowers opening from orange buds and very popular.

Crocosmia are popular flowering perennials prized for their tall flowering stems with arching tips of flame coloured trumpets. They grow from corms which form new ones every year increasing the size of the clumps. Avoid growing Common Monbretia - Crocosmia x crocosmiiiflora as it is invasive. The named varieties are generally well behaved and being shallow rooted are easily dug up to divide or rein in. They can also be grown in containers. Lucifer is a very upright tall variety with scarlet flowers and very popular. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

A stunning dark-leaved peony-flowered dahlia with bright red semi-double flowers with golden stamens. A popular variety that holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Dianella are evergreen Australasian plants that look similar to phormiums. They have tough upright sword shaped leaves and bear tall sprays of tiny blue flowers with golden stamens followed by glossy blue berries. Little Rev is a compact variety with blue-green leaves and starry violet flowers.Looks wonderful in a pot and is easy to care for with year-round presence.

Dianella are evergreen Australasian plants that look similar to phormiums. They have tough upright sword shaped leaves and bear tall sprays of tiny blue flowers with golden stamens followed by glossy blue berries. Tas Red has green leaves margined with red in winter and starry violet flowers.Looks wonderful in a pot and is easy to care for with year-round presence.

Dianella are evergreen Australasian plants that look similar to phormiums. They have tough upright sword shaped leaves and bear tall sprays of tiny blue flowers with golden stamens followed by glossy blue berries. Variegata is a handsome plant with green leaves margined with white and starry violet flowers with prominant yellow stamens.Looks wonderful in a pot and is easy to care for with year-round presence.

These Banana plants are robust tender perennials with huge upright paddle shaped leaves up to 3m in length each. The foliage is green-red and looks wonderful in a jungle or 'hot' themed garden. They are unlikely to flower or fruit in the UK. Protect in winter.

Mexican Flea Bane is much easier to pronounce than its Latin name!. This is a small daisy flowered perennial forming mats and clumps and will happily seedi itself into cracks in walls and pavements. It bears white and pink flowers in profusion all summer and often through autumn only being halted by the frosts.. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit and pollinators love it too.

Erigeron Sea Breeze is a low growing, carpeting perennial with blue-grey leaves and masses of lilac-pink flowers with yellow centres throughout summer. Drought tolerant when established and perfect for coastal gardens and gravel gardens.

Erysimum are perennial wallflowers. Usually evergreen with an upright habit and narrow green leaves. Clusters of flowers are borne at the tips of stems from spring to summer. Bowles Mauve is probably the most popular variety with rich mauve flowers in tall racemes over a very long period. It was shortlisted for Plant of the Centenary for the decade 1973-1982. and holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Geranium 'Black Beauty' is a cultivar of the Geranium pratense species, commonly known as meadow cranesbill. 'Black Beauty' is renowned for its beautiful deep purple to almost black flowers and its attractive dark foliage, making it a captivating addition to any garden.
The flowers of 'Black Beauty' are abundant and showy, blooming in early to mid-summer. They form clusters of light purple blooms, creating a dramatic contrast against the dark foliage. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to a vibrant and buzzing garden ecosystem. It grows to about 45cm, forming a bushy mound of foliage.
'Black Beauty' prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade, although it can tolerate some shade.
One of the advantages of 'Black Beauty' is its resilience and adaptability. It is a hardy perennial that can withstand various weather conditions and is relatively low maintenance. Regular deadheading of spent flowers can prolong the blooming period, and pruning back the plant after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Whether used in borders, cottage gardens, or mixed perennial beds, Geranium pratense 'Black Beauty' is sure to make a bold statement with its deep purple flowers and dark foliage. Its vibrant colours and easy care nature make it a popular choice among gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance and beauty to their outdoor spaces.

A sprawling plant with marbled foliage and lovely open magenta flowers over a long period, ideal for ground cover.

Geranium Rozanne is one of the most popular geraniums around. it was shortlisted for Chelsea Plant of the Century and holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit. It is a vigorous spreading perennial with neat foliage and violet-blue flowers. It will scramble over and between other plants in a mixed border filling gaps perfectly.

Geums are popular clumping hardy perennials with flowers held on stems above the foliage. Most are semi-evergreen and flower in shades of red yellow and pink. They like a moisture retentive soil which is not waterlogged in winter. They are generally slug/snail resistant too.Pink Banana Daiquiri has lemon-yellow semi-double flowers.

Geums are popular clumping hardy perennials with flowers held on stems above the foliage. Most are semi-evergreen and flower in shades of red yellow and pink. They like a moisture retentive soil which is not waterlogged in winter. They are generally slug/snail resistant too.Pink Mai Tai has pink and orange semi-double flowers that soften with age.