Commonly known as Bear's Breeches, this is a beautiful, large, space-filling stately plant with lovely glossy leaves. In summer, it bears large flower spikes of white with purple bracts. A very handsome and eye catching plant. Hardy. 2l pot

This very handsome plant has heads of crimson red flowers from June to August with feathery green leaves. Height 30", S. 18" Hardy 2L

A creamy yellow flower is held above fluffy grey-green mats of foliage on this carpeting alpine plant. Suitable for rockeries, borders, squares in paving etc. Plant in sun on well-drained soil. Hardy H&S 4"x10" 2l pot.

This looks great planted in a mass as the flowers change from deep orange to varying terracotta shades. Long flowering season. H. & S. 24"-36" Hardy. 2l pot

This plant flowers from early summer into autumn and the beautiful flower heads of A. Tricolor vary from orange through red to yellow. They like full sun and well drained soil. Hardy perennial. H*S 24"

Flowering through summer to early autumn, this interestingly coloured plant has silvery fernlike foliage on upright stems, with red, yellow and copper plate shaped flowers. Tolerant of drought. Good cut flowers and dry well, too. H. & S.24" Hardy. 2l pot

A lovely pale pink hooded flower bedecks this lovely tall plant with leather, dissected leaves, from summer to autumn. H. 3' S. 4' Toxic if eaten, so don't! 2 l pot

A stately plant growing to 5' and giving long flowering life to the border when grown with some with Anemone japonica. The hooded flowers are azure blue. Prefers sun and light shade. All parts of the plant are poisonous. 2l pot.

This Monkshood grows to an eventual heigh of 3' and is a beautiful upright, eye catching plant with deep blue flowers and lobed, dark green leaves. The flowers are borne in dense panicles giving a very strong impact. Grow in moist but well drained soil in partial shade. 2l

Wide branching stems filled with beautifully deep violet flowers. H. 4' Toxic if eaten. 2l pot

A remarkable blue/violet flower held in spikes over deeply cut, delphinium-like foliage. H between 2' - 4'. Toxic if eaten. 2l pot

Gorgeous pure white, cool and elegant spires of pure white flowers. Toxic if eaten. 2l pot

Creamy white, hooded flowers. Grow in sun or partial shade. H. 3' Toxic if eaten. 2l pot

Also known as Cimicifuga, this is a clump forming plant with purple to bronze tinted foliage and small creamy, very fragrant fluffy flowers on upright stems. Plant in cool, moist soil and water thoroughly in dry spells. H. 4' S. 18". Hardy. 2l pot

A clump forming perennial with attractive bronze purplish foliage and spires of pink, arching racemes of scented flowers. Used to be known as Cimicifuga. Flowers late summer to early autumn and likes most soils, moist but well drained in partial shade.

Cool, smart, white Agapanthus on long stems with strappy leaves. Over time, it will form huge clumps. Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well drained soil, or put into a loam based compost if planting in containers. In colder, frost-prone areas, give it a winter mulch to protect it. Said to be half-hardy which means 0C but has gone to -5C with us over brief periods. 2l pot.

Very dark blue/purple flower heads, notably darker than most Agapanthus. Flowering from mid to later summer, Agapanthus look good grown in containers or grown en masse. They spread over the years to make huge clumps. H. 3' S. 18" Hardy if kept dry, so plant in well drained soil in sun. Drought tolerant.

A rather unusual flower of pale blue with a darker blue stripe. H. 3' Plant in full sun in moist but well drained soil, or in loam based compost. Mulch against winter frosts. 2l pot

A dwarf Agapanthus, both useful and pretty for rock gardens and container growing. Dark blue flowers. H. 1' Plant in full sun in good drainage. 2l pot

A charming little plant with frothy lime-green flowers in early summer and neatly pleated apple-green, fan-shaped leaves which persist all season. After first flowering, shear the dead flowers to refresh the plant. Makes a wonderful edging plant and looks delightful under roses. Perennial. 2l pot

Hardy down to -5 in our experience. A species that is rarely seen and that has subtle tones of green and red. Grows to around 3'-4'. 3l pot

A really good hardy variety with yellow flowers, spotted with reddish mahogany markings. The flowers are slightly scented.

These lovely flowers add a wonderful splash of colour in mid to late summer. This one has large, double, deep pink flowers on deeply cut dark green leaves. They're very good for a partially shaded bed but will do pretty well in sun, too.
H. 3' 2l pot.

Upright perennial with dark green leaves and pale pink flowers in Autumn. Good cut flower. These Japanese Anemones are wonderful additions to the autumn garden and so many of them seem to add a lift to shady areas, glowing in twilight. Plant in partial sun. Hardy. H&S 2' - 3'. 2l pot.

These cup shaped flowers are a pearly pink and look lovely in a massed planting in partial shade. They grow to 3' and bloom from Summer to Autumn. Hardy. 2l pot.

A mouthwateringly lovely clump forming perennial, long lived and hardy. It's happy in light shade or some sun and grows to about 4'. In twilight, these glow

This is a herbaceous perennial with divided green leaves and semi-double rose-pink flowers in summer. They're generous flowering and go on for a long time. Moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Hardy. 2l pot

A vigorous perennial with hairy leaves and gorgeous, waxy white flower, delicately flushed with lilac on the back of the petals - this is a plant of real grace and beauty. Flowers in spring at a H&S of 24"-30". Hardy. 2l pot

This plant gets its name from its drooping, pure white flowers It flowers in spring and then sporadically throughout the summer and autumn. Likes some shade. Clump forming perennial with white, woolly fruits following the flowers. 2l pot

A most unusual green Aquilegia with a flower that is very reminiscent of a small Clematis. The flowers start out lime green and as they age fade through apple green to cream. 2l pot

Freshly beautiful blue & white flowers on stems growing to about 24" tall and 12" or so in spread. Grow in full sun or part shade in rich well-drained soil. 2l pot

A pretty Aquilegia with green leaves and red and pink flowers of varying hues. Grow in full sun, or partial shade in moist, well-drained and fertile soil. Hardy. H & S 30" 2l pot

Exquisite pure white, long spurred flowers. Very prolific flowering. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Grow in full sun or partial shade. These propagate by seeding themselves around, so keep them separate from other colours if you don't want crosses. Hardy. 2l pot

Plum-purple flowers make this a very strong, showy plant. It looks particularly good planted with white flowered plants. Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist but well drained soil. Hardy. 2l. pot

Wonderful, navy blue fully double flowers in late spring. It's extremely dramatic. Plant in full sun or part shade in fertile moist but well-drained soil. Flowers May to June. Fully hardy. 2l. pot

Also sometimes known as Magpie this is a really special Aquilegia with purple black flowers with white centres above fern like green leaves. It's a short lived plant but i you plant it in well drained moist soil, it self-seeds freely. 2l pot.

This Granny's Bonnet has lovely green-gold variegated foliage. Flower colours are mixed and appear in early summer. The plant grows to around 3' with a spread of about 2'. Fertile, well drained soil. 2l pot

Evergreen, low growing, suitable for alpine gardens or growing over a low wall etc. Grey-green leaves and white flowers in late spring. Plant in full sun and well-drained gritty soil. 2l pot

Also known as Goat's Beard, this has deeply cut, fern like, mid-green leaves with panicles of creamy white flowers. Moisture loving plants
H. & S. 18"

This traditional lavender-blue aster has a long flowering period, from mid summer, continuing into autumn. It does not need staking (except in v. windy gardens) Mildew resistant. It is also exceptionally free-flowering. In our opinion, it's the best of all the Michaelmas Daisies. Sunny or partially shaded position with fertile, well-drained soil. It requires adequate moisture throughout summer. H. & S. 2' 2l pot.

A marvellous pink splash of colour growing up to a heigh of just over 30". Keep moist. Hardy. 2l pot

Long lasting, deep red flowers in summer. H. 2' Keep damp in dry spells. Hardy. 2l pot.

A hardy perennial with feathery foliage, which appears in spring, followed in late summer by plumes of white flowers. Sun or some shade though Astilbes like moist roots. H. 2'. 2l pot.

Medium to bright pink flowers in fluffy spikes on ferny bright green leaves in June and July. Likes full shade to full sun and attracts butterflies. Moist, loamy soil. Very floriferous. Hardy.

Red plumes in summer on 20 inch plants with dark green and bronze foliage. Plants prefer partial sun, but will bloom in full shade, though not as enthusiastically. 2l pot

This warm red Astilbe grows to around 18" and likes either full sun or some shade. It flowers in summer and is a hardy perennial. 2l pot.

Very floriferous, red flowers in plumes with green leaves. Can be planted in shade or light shade in a moist soil. H. 24" S. 36" Hardy. 2l pot

Upright plumes of snowy flowers above divided leaves. A good weed smothering form. This likes to be in partial shade or sun and grows to about 3'. Hardy. 2l pot

Astrantias bloom in mid summer and grow in almost any soil. They're suitable for partly shaded areas. This one has large, beautiful pink flowers. H. 2'. Hardy 2l pot

A clump forming perennial with dark, deeply divided. A silvery flower centre surrounded by deep pink/red bracts. Flowers in early summer and again in September. Likes moist, rich soil in part to full shade. H.2' Some say slugs don't like Astrantias so try planting them with Hostas. S. 18" Hardy 2l pot

A really good red form with a long flowering season. Good in moist soil in sun or part shade. Astrantias are good cut flowers.
Hardy 2l pot

Beautiful, white pin cushion flowers with a 'collar' of green tipped petals on branched stems above dark green leaves. It's one of the best of the pale coloured forms with large flower heads and deeply cut foliage. Happy in moist soils in dappled shade. This is thought to have originated in the garden of East Lambrook Manor.

Randomly margined cream/yellowy green leaves, pale pink to greenish flowers. Astrantias have 'pin cushion' flowers which give the charming appearance of miniature posies. A very 'cottage garden' feel to this flower. Deadhead for lasting performance. H30" S 18" Hardy. 2l pot.

The Japanese Painted Fern has slate grey fronds that develop a red flush in the mid rib as they mature. Plant in a sheltered spot in light shade. Hardy. 2l pot