flowers and plants

code: 595 It is one of the only candelabra primulas Family: Primulaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 38 cm Maximum Height: 50 cm This selection of the vigorous Primula japonica opens layered whorls of red-eyed, bright pink flowers in late spring and early summer, all above strong leafy rosettes of toothed leaves. It is

code: 594 The basal rosettes make the most spectacular Family: Primulaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 30 cm Maximum Height: 50 cm This is an especially generous packet of these lovely candelabra-type plants that shoot up numerous strong stems bearing tiers of blossoms in all colours from white to red. The basal rosettes make

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

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

code: 591 viable seeds being very few and very difficult to collect! Family: Boraginaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 15 cm Maximum Height: 60 cm Packet Content(approx.): 5 Early rosettes of bright golden leaves brighten up the spring garden with snowdrops and crocuses. Later appear the pale blue and pink flowers. This form comes

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

code: 580 Like all astilbes it rarely suffers from pests or diseases Family: Saxifragaceae Common name: Dwarf Chinese Astilbe Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 15 cm Maximum Height: 23 cm This exceptional, early summer variety makes a dwarf, ground-hugging, rounded clump with bright red flowers, that performs well in almost any aspect or position,

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