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Arum Maculatum

Arum Maculatum

code: 830 In autumn, bright, ornamental scarlet berries appear Family: Araceae Common name: Lords and Ladies, Jack in the Pulpit Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 30 cm Maximum Height: 38 cm Packet Content(approx.): 10 Much loved by children, this flower consists of a purple spadix protruding from a pale yellow spathe. In autumn, bright, […]

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Arum Orientale

Arum Orientale

code: 829 This form is exceptionally long-flowering in the garden Family: Araceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 23 cm Maximum Height: 30 cm Packet Content(approx.): 8 Large, shiny, broad, spear-shaped leaves, surround the sizeable green to purplish-brown infused spathes with a white centre which are exceptionally decorative, with their deep purple-brown spadices. This form

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Chionochloa Conspicua

Chionochloa Conspicua

code: 826 supporting massive 18 inch divided golden sprays Family: Poaceae Common name: Plumed Tussock Grass, Hunangemoho Grass Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 1.5 meters Maximum Height: 2.1 meters From New Zealand comes the amazing legendary “Hunangemoho Grass”. Low, tidy clumps of sharp green blades erupt into thick, strong, arching stems, supporting massive 18

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Cimicifuga Simplex

Cimicifuga Simplex

code: 825 this is a magnificent and very valuable mid or back of border plant Family: Ranunculaceae Common name: ACTAEA SIMPLEX, AUTUMN BUGBANE, AUTUMN SNAKEROOT Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 1.0 meter Maximum Height: 1.25 meters Purplish stems carrying arching spires of fragrant white flowers in mid-autumn, from September into October, rise above shiny

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Clematis Ianthina

Clematis Ianthina

code: 824 It is native to Korea and the region of the Amur River Family: Ranunculaceae Plant Classification: Hardy climber Packet Content(approx.): 10 A seldom-seen species clematis with vigorous climbing stems carrying pendent purple or blue-purple, urn-shaped flowers with distinctive white lips. It is native to Korea and the region of the Amur River which

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Codonopsis Clematidea

Codonopsis Clematidea

code: 823 It prefers a well-drained sunny Family: Campanulaceae Plant Classification: Hardy climber Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 45 cm Maximum Height: 90 cm This rarely seen scrambling/climbing plant has the the most exquisite, nodding, bell-shaped flowers in palest ice blue, with the bell-shaped blossoms being veined darker blue on the inside, and sumptous black, orange

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Gladiolus Palustris

Gladiolus Palustris

code: 819 it thrives in wet meadows and similar damp situations Family: Iridaceae Common name: Marsh gladiolus, Sword Lily Plant Classification: Hardy bulb Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 40 cm Maximum Height: 60 cm Packet Content(approx.): 15 This charming, relatively small Gladiolus open bright spikes of rose-wine flowers with delicately-marked, noticeably split-apart petals, in spring and

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Gladiolus Tristis

Gladiolus Tristis

code: 818 It is quite unique amongst gladioli Family: Iridaceae Plant Classification: Hardy bulb Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 60 cm Maximum Height: 90 cm A native of South Africa, this winter growing species has wonderful scent in the evenings which is absolutely heavenly in April when the greenish-white flowers open progressively up the long rush-like

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Glaucidium Palmatum

Glaucidium Palmatum

code: 817 A great treasure … Family: Papaveraceae Common name: JAPANESE WOOD POPPY Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Maximum Height: 38 cm Packet Content(approx.): 6 This rare, fabulous and choice connoisseur’s plant is very rarely seen or offered. Large and exquisite cup-shaped lavender flowers are held above soft lobed leaves making this one of the most

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Gomphostigma Virgatum 'White Candy'

Gomphostigma Virgatum ‘White Candy’

code: 815 This rare buddleia relative from alpine South Africa Family: Buddlejaceae Common name: Besembossie, Otterbush, River Star Plant Classification: Hardy shrub Minimum Height: 90 cm Maximum Height: 1.2 meters Stiff stems with grey leaves carry bunches of starry white, fragrant flowers excellent for cutting. This rare buddleia relative from alpine South Africa (the ‘River

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Gomphocarpus Physocarpus

Gomphocarpus Physocarpus

code: 814 The plant is native to southeast Africa Family: Apocynaceae Common name: balloonplant, balloon cotton-bush, bishop’s balls, nailhead, or swan plant Plant Classification: Half hardy shrub Minimum Height: 1.4 meters Maximum Height: 1.8 meters Packet Content(approx.): 12 Gomphocarpus physocarpus, commonly known as balloon plant, balloon cotton-bush, bishop’s balls, nailhead, or swan plant, is a

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Limnanthes Douglasii

Limnanthes Douglasii

code: 812 It is native to California and Oregon Family: Limnanthaceae Common name: Poached Egg Plant, Douglas’ Meadowfoam Plant Classification: Hardy annual Minimum Height: 15 cm Maximum Height: 23 cm Packet Content(approx.): 22 Bright yellow cup-shaped flowers with white-tipped petals give this one the common name of poached egg plant, which will self-seed freely, future

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