flowers and plants

Primula luteola

code: 593 These long-lived Family: Primulaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 33 cm Maximum Height: 38 cm Dense umbels of light sulphur-yellow flowers bloom from July to Sept over rosettes of toothed, bright green foliage. These long-lived, easy-to-grow plants are natives of the damp regions of the Caucasus Mountains and are very tolerant to

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Symphyandra Wanneri

Symphyandra Wanneri

code: 592 Seeds can be sown at any time but are best sown in winter Family: Campanulaceae Common name: CAMPANULA WANNERI Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 23 cm Maximum Height: 38 cm This lovely campanula relative makes a naturally compact mound covered in masses of long and slightly tubular, violet bell shaped flowers. On

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Symphyandra Hofmannii

code: 589 This pretty Bosnian campanula relative should gently self-seed Family: Campanulaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Maximum Height: 38 cm From a basal rosette of toothed leaves rises a dividing system of branches, heavily hung with large cream bell-shaped flowers. This pretty Bosnian campanula relative should gently self-seed, giving glorious drifts in future years. Sowing

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Swertia Kingii

Swertia Kingii

code: 588 It needs good rich soil Family: Gentianaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 45 cm Maximum Height: 90 cm Packet Content(approx.): 25 An imposing newcomer from the mountain meadows of the eastern Himalayas, this beautiful gentian relative bears a marked resemblance to a lily, with exquisite star-shaped greenish-white flowers which are delicately pencilled

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sweet Pea 'Stylish'

sweet Pea ‘Stylish’

code: 587 Sow autumn in cold greenhouse or late winter/early spring Family: Leguminoseae Plant Classification: Hardy annual Packet Content(approx.): 25 A truly ‘stylish’ Spencer variety sweet pea with very fragrant and full-bodied flowers on long stems and all of the guaranteed performance and breeding you might expect from this stable. Sowing advice: Sow autumn in

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Asphodelus Aestivus

Asphodelus Aestivus

code:586 keeping the seed pot in a cool, well-lit spot outdoors Family: Liliaceae Common name: Silver rod, Summer asphodel, Common Asphodel Plant Classification: Hardy bulb Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 60 cm Maximum Height: 1.2 meters Packet Content(approx.): 10 In earliest spring, above handsome winter rosettes of glaucous leaves, arise branching spires of white flowers with

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Asphodelus Albus

Asphodelus Albus

code: 585 These lovely plants … Family: Asphodelaceae Common name: WHITE ASPHODEL Plant Classification: Hardy bulb Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 60 cm Maximum Height: 90 cm Packet Content(approx.): 10+ These lovely plants, which surprisingly are completely frost-hardy, produce clumps of linear basal leaves, and leafless stems bearing racemes or panicles of star-shaped, white or pink

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Aster Alpinus

Aster Alpinus

code: 584 it makes a valuable addition to any enthusiasts rock garden Family: Compositae Common name: Alpine aster Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 15 cm Maximum Height: 23 cm Packet Content(approx.): 10 viable seeds This lovely yellow-eyed, blue alpine daisy grows in alpine meadows and is often seen tucked between rocks on high mountains.

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Aster Alpinus Alba

Aster Alpinus Alba

code: 583 it makes a valuable addition to any enthusiasts rock garden Family: Compositae Common name: White Alpine Aster Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 8 cm Maximum Height: 13 cm Packet Content(approx.): 10 viable seeds This is the very rare pure white form of the lovely alpine daisy so often seen tucked between rocks

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Aster Alpinus Roseus

Aster Alpinus Roseus

code: 582 It makes a distinctive, slow-growing cushion Family: Compositae Common name: Aster alpinus Pinkie Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 15 cm Maximum Height: 20 cm Beautiful pink daisy flowers with yellow eyes open from late spring to early summer on this delicate alpine daisy. It makes a distinctive, slow-growing cushion on your rock

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Aster Flaccidus

Aster Flaccidus

code: 581 This rare high alpine daisy flowers from July to September in rocky meadows Family: Astreraceae Common name: Weak Violet Aster Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Maximum Height: 20 cm Short-stemmed, golden-eyed daisies with pale violet petals open on compact cushions. This rare high alpine daisy flowers from July to September in rocky meadows, high

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Astilbe Chinensis 'White Cloud'

Astilbe Chinensis ‘White Cloud’

code: 579 These spring-blooming beauties, with attractive foliage Family: Saxifragaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 60 cm Maximum Height: 75 cm This beautiful plant produces delicate clouds of soft white flowers that float above lacy green foliage, which reflect dappled sunlight in woodland gardens for a dazzling effect. These spring-blooming beauties, with attractive foliage

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Cyclamen Hederifolium Album

Cyclamen Hederifolium Album

code: 577 Leaf color varies from all-green to all-silver Family: Primulaceae Common name: CYCLAMEN NEAPOLITANUM ALBUM, ivy-leaved cyclamen Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 8 cm Maximum Height: 13 cm Packet Content(approx.): 20 This is the lovely pure white form of this hardy species. It blooms and sprouts leaves in autumn, grows through the winter,

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