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Sedum Xenox Babies

Sedum Xenox Babies

code: 951 Very few good seeds collected from this extreme colour form of this plant Family: Crassulaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 20 cm Maximum Height: 30 cm Packet Content(approx.): 10+ Smallish leaves with scalloped edges are in attractive shades of green and mauve in spring, then darken to deepest burgundy as the season […]

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Sedum Rupestre

Sedum Rupestre

code: 950 ornamental plant is grown in gardens Family: Crassulaceae Common name: Stonecrop, Reflexed Stonecrop, Blue Stonecrop, Jenny’s Stonecrop and Prick-madam Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 15 cm Maximum Height: 20 cm Sedum reflexum plants have sprawling stems and stiff, quite brittle foliage, resembling spruce branches, with blue-grey to grey succulent leaves, and yellow

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Senecio Polyodon

Senecio Polyodon

code: 946 discovered on the mountains of South Africa Family: Compositae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 30 cm Maximum Height: 60 cm A long-flowering dazzler discovered on the mountains of South Africa. Numerous erect stems produce an everlasting display of carmine rose flowers from early spring until the autumn frosts. Sowing advice: For best

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Tragopogon Porrifolius

Tragopogon Porrifolius

code: 945 it can be introduced to flowerbeds and borders Family: Compositae Common name: Salsify Plant Classification: Hardy biennial Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius), also called Common Salsify, Jerusalem Star, Goatsbeard, Vegetable Oyster, Salsify, White Salsify, Wild Salsify is a biennal root vegetable which prefers well drained soil and cool climates. It is the member of the

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Thermopsis Lanceolata

Thermopsis Lanceolata

code: 943 it is very long-lived. Few seeds collected Family: Fabaceae Common name: Carolina Lupine, False Lupine, Golden Banner Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 60 cm Maximum Height: 85 cm Packet Content(approx.): 10 A spectacular, upright bloomer with a habit rather like a lupin, sprouting late spring, fragrant, primrose-yellow blooms on stems which emerge

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Thalictrum Lucidum

Thalictrum Lucidum

code: 942 The foliage is perfectly described by one of its common names Family: Ranunculaceae Common name: Shining Meadow Rue Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Maximum Height: 1.8 meters Packet Content(approx.): 20 In midsummer this erect, clump-forming plant opens airy heads of soft, fragrant, creamy yellow flowers that are reminiscent of Thalictrum flavum, but have a

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Tacca Integrifolia

Tacca Integrifolia

code: 940 one of the most profoundly interesting talking points you will ever grow Family: Taccaceae Common name: Cat’s Head Plant Plant Classification: Greenhouse perennial Minimum Height: 60 cm Maximum Height: 90 cm Packet Content(approx.): 10 Another incredible flowering oddity with large, green veined white flowers, resembling triangular cloaks, sprouting long trailing whiskers from their

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Tacca Chantrieri 'Green Isle'

Tacca Chantrieri ‘Green Isle’

code: 939 The long lasting inflorescence are also good as cut flowers Family: Taccaceae Common name: Green Bat Plant, Devil’s Whiskers. Plant Classification: Greenhouse perennial Minimum Height: 38 cm Maximum Height: 45 cm Packet Content(approx.): 10 An unusual and rarely offered variety that has intriguing dusky green blooms with bat-like, long green tentacles. In colder

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Amsonia Tabernaemontana

Amsonia Tabernaemontana

code: 938 This rarely seen perennial deserves better recognition Family: Apocynaceae Common name: Rhazya, Eastern Bluestar Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 60 cm Maximum Height: 90 cm Packet Content(approx.): 12 Starry clusters of elegant pale blue starry flowers appear from spring to midsummer. This rarely seen perennial deserves better recognition for its long flowering

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Anaphalis Alpicola

Anaphalis Alpicola

code: 937 Seeds can be sown at any time Family: Asteraceae Common name: Pearly Everlasting, Silver anaphalis, Alpine Everlasting Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 10 cm Maximum Height: 20 cm Packet Content(approx.): 20+ Clusters of white pom-pom flowers open on short stems which arise from compact clumps of soft felted silvery-grey leaves & stems

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Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob)

Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob)

code: 936 for pod production as it is widely cultivated for its edible pods Family: Fabaceae Common name: Carob, St John’s Bread Plant Classification: Half hardy tree Half hardy shrub Minimum Height: 3.0 meters Maximum Height: 15.0 meters Packet Content(approx.): 6 large seeds These long-lived trees, native to the Mediterranean areas and into the Middle

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Cerinthe Major Purpurascens

Cerinthe Major Purpurascens

code: 934 This treasure is one of the fastest growing plants available Family: Boraginaceae Common name: “Honeywort” or “Wax-Flower” Plant Classification: Half hardy annual Minimum Height: 45 cm Maximum Height: 60 cm Packet Content(approx.): 10 “Honeywort” or “Wax-Flower”, much loved by bees and flowering throughout spring and summer has deep blue pendulous bracts which are

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Cestrum Parqui

Cestrum Parqui

code: 932 In cooler countries it attracts bees and butterflies Family: Solanaceae Common name: Green Cestrum, Chilean Cestrum, Willow-leaved Jessamine Plant Classification: Hardy shrub Minimum Height: 1.8 meters Maximum Height: 2.7 meters Packet Content(approx.): 6 Amidst light green shiny leaves arise sprays of small, tubular, very fragrant, yellow-green flowers on the ends of the stems,

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