Pink tinted flowers with a creamy centre give this beautiful peony the right to its name. The scented flowers are full of tiny creamy petals. Plant in full sun or part shade in fertile, moisture retentive but well drained soil. Flowers June to July. 3l pot

A voluptuously double white paeony with a faint pink blush to the centre. Plant in part shade to full sun in loamy soils. 3l pot

A most attractive, semi-double, red Paeony. Flowers May to July. H. 2' 3l pot

Gorgeous magenta flowers which are fragrant. Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded border in fertile soil. 3l pot

Very large dark red flowers adorn this very old peony found in many long-established gardens.

Hairy, light green foliage with large brilliantly coloured flowers in late spring. Foliage becomes dormant after blooming and returns in the autumn. Needs a position in full sun. 2l pot

Brilliant red, very striking poppy with a black centre. 2l pot

This has an ethereal beauty to it, having pure white petals with black splodges at their base. It flowers from May to June at a height of 2'. It is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights. Plant in full sun in moist but well drained soil. Also loks good in containers and when planted in masses. 2l pot.

Salmon pink with serrated and deeply ruffled edges. Semi-double. H. 3'

This lovely poppy has burgundy coloured flowers with a black base to the petals. 2litre pots.

Large orange-red flower with black centres from late spring to mid-summer, mid-green toothed leaves. Full sun. H. about 3'

Clear pink flowers on 2' stems with a dark central boss and red spots at the base of the petals. Flowers May-June H 24"
Photo courtesy of de Vroomen

This oriental poppy has beautifully coloured, silky flowers in a lovely shade of purply blackcurrant pink. It's the sort of pink that has more black than blue in it and looks very 'classy'. This poppy was discovered as a happy accident at the nursery belonging to Patricia Marrow in Somerset. Plant in full sun among plants that like Dahlias that will take over after it's faded H. 28" . 2l pot.

White flowers in early summer with a pale pink and dark blotched centre. Downy mid-green leaves. The purple blotches fade slowly to white. Full sun, well drained soil. H. 3'

A gorgeous white poppy with a dark blotch at the base of each petal. Hardy, H.3' S. 2'. Tolerates most soils that are acid, alkaline or neutral. Plant in full sun. Photo courtesy of Jelitto

Glorious large pink flowers with black centres are real show stoppers. Grey-green leaves, erect stems. Clump forming Plant in sunny, warm spot, doesn't mind poor soil but must be well drained. H about 3' S 18"

Tall (3') with orange red flowers in May - June. 2l pot

Large water melon pink flowers surround a big black seed pod. Spectacular flowers May to July. H 2'. Hardy. 2l pot.

A native of Turkey with hairy leaves and quite floriferous, bearing panicles of light aprico/orange flowers 4" across H 2'-3'.

A little known gem, this tall, airy plant looks best when planted in groups. The foliage is fern like and the small, bright yellow flowers bloom in clusters, for weeks. It grows to 5' tall so is good with other tall things towards the back of a border, Verbena bonariensis, for example. On the other hand, because it's one of those 'see through' plants, it works at the front of a border, too or running vertically down the middle to create a sort of curtain and create interest. Plant in well drained soil in full sun and give it room. Don't let other plants' seedlings crowd it out. Because of its height, we have to cut down plants sent out after late summer. 2 litre pot

Deep red flowers, grows up to 3' tall and is very floriferous. Plant in sun in well drained, fertile soil. Borderline Hardy so mulch in winter in frosty areas. 2l pot.

Plant this in a sunny, open place and you'll be rewarded with a spreading mat of upright spikes of pink flowers maturing to red. Long flowering period. H approx 1' S 18"

A clump forming plan which flowers in late summer and adds interesting and attractive red spikes to an autumn border. Looks good with grasses and attracts bees and butterflies.

A superbly dark wine coloured and vigorous ground cover. Tiny white flowers in summer. Comes back year after year in our garden and always attracts interest and comment. Will grow in part shade or full sun in well drained soil and isn't fussy as to soil type. Hardy. 2l pot

Many stems arising from lovely long clear green leaves. Pink flowers in early summer. Does well in moist soil & spreads quickly to make excellent ground cover.in sun or part shade.Loved by bees. H. 30" Photo courtesy of Jelitto

A low, spreading, creeping plant with very attractive leaves splashed green and cream with a faint brush of pink. The leaves are strongly marked with a 'V' which is red, darkening to black/brown. Flowers are insignificant red spikes. Striking foliage plant. H.2'

Jerusalem sage are large plants with gorgeous heart shaped, felted leaves forming clumps about 18" across or more. The flower stems grows to 3' to 4' with yellow, hooded flowers between May and July. Self-seeds unless you remove the dried seed heads. Well drained soil in a sunny spot Hardy 2l pot

Fragrant baby pink flowers with rose-red eyes from mid summer. These are good cut flowers and attract butterflies. Medium height and in 2l. pot

A spreading, low growing perennial with hairy, oval green leaves and pale blue summer flowers. Good at the edge of beds and for underplanting. H. 12" Fragrant. 2l. pot

A very good Phlox with bright blue flowers with a dark eye and a powerful scent. H. 3' Plant in full sun or some shade. Normal soil which is somewhat moisture retentive but drains well. Attractive to bees and butterflies, good for cutting. 2l pots

This lovely Phlox glows in the twilight bring radiance to the garden. Fragrant growing to 24" with a spread of 18-24". Plant in sun or partial shade, tolerant of most soils.

This Phlox grows in an upright clum;p 3' - 4' tall. It has fragrant tubular flowers in pure white in panicles 6" to 12" long in summer. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to light shade but does best in full sun. Deadhead to prolong blooming. Hardy 2l pot

Fragrant rose-red flowers all summer H&S 1'

An eye-catching raspberry pink-purple H around 36". Fragrant and attractive to butterflies. 2l. pot

Beautiful cherry coloured flower heads on stems between 3 and 4' tall. Plant in full sun about 2' apart and they flower from July to September, giving really good value in the garden. 2 litre pot

White flowers on stems of 14 to 21" tall with a spread of about 14". Flowering in June in a sunny spot in moist well-drained soil. This is quite a new variety and has a lovely clear white flower.

This is a lovely plant with a mass of pink and white striped flowers on short, strong stems. The bonus is that it has high resistance to powdery mildew. H. 16" S. 14"
2l pot.

This lovely Phlox has pink and white streaked flowers and grows to a height of 20", with a spread of 12"-18". Hardy. 2l. pot

One grower describes this as the best red Phlox they've ever seen. Needs no staking and has large flower heads. Fragrant, growing to about 18" 2l. pot

This Phlox has the Award of Garden Merit and has bright scarlet red flower with dark green foliage. H. just under 3' 2l pots

A lovely and impressive mix of double and single fragrant white flowers produced in profusion. Plant close to path or terrace to get delicious evening scent. H 20" S 16" 2 litre pot

This Phlox has trusses of pure white flowers which are fragrant and borne from July to October amid slender, toothed mid-green leaves. It likes full sun or part shade but doesn't like to dry out completely in summer. Needs some supports inserting before the flowers appear. Fully hardy. H&S 3'
2l pot

Phormiums are strikingly architectural evergreen plants which look good in tubs or in the border. This is a cultivar with a particularly lovely coloration of pink and red edged strap-like foliage. Good for coastal gardens. Plant in full sun. 2l pot.

aka American pokeweed, this interesting and handsome plant needs full sun to partial shade and a moist, well drained to light soil. It has a strange scent so is best grown at the back of a border where it gets to just over 3' tall. Its handsome flower spikes look best in groups and it's hardy. The sap can be a skin irritant to some and the berries are poisonous, to humans though beloved of birds.

Pretty clusters of violet-blue flowers with a golden eye against bushy, deep green foliage. The dwarf habit of this pretty plant makes it a winner for the front of a border or in containers. Deadhead regularly and it will reward you with more flowers. Full sun or partial shade. H. 12". Hardy perennial. 2l pot

This beautiful perennial flowers in April/May and has graceful arching stems with mid-green leaves. Little white bell like flowers, just tipped with green hang from the stems. aka Solomon's Seal, this is a great favourite with flower arrangers. Grows to between 2' - 3' tall and likes moist soil in partial shade. Hardy. 2l pot.

Grow as its plain leafed cousin. Very attractive variegated leaf.

Semi double crimson flowers with a tiny yellow edge to the petals. Summer flowering. H. 18" Plant in well-drained soil in the sun. Hardy. 2l pot

Sprays of vivid scarlet flowers with yellow anthers all summer above clumps of strawberry shaped leaves. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Fully hardy. Apply mulch of well-rotted compost or manure round base in spring. H15" S24"

This hardy perennial has a bright pink flower with a red eye in summer. Likes a poor to moderately fertile, well drained soil in sun. H&S about 1'.

A delightful herbaceous perennial that has dark green strawberry-like leaves as a base for the rich, velvety, rose red flowers, nearly black at their large centre. The flowers are borne on long stalks.
2l pots

Excellent ground cover, spreading with trailing stems. Grow in any well drained fertile soil but don't allow to dry out. H. 15" 2l. pot

One of the candelabra primulas, this hardy perennial looks very eye-catching when grown en masse. Tiers of red-pink flowers are held above rosettes of lance-shaped leaves. Does well in a damp woodland garden in moist, acidic to neutral soil in partial shade. Before planting, dig in plenty of organic matter such as good garden compost. 2 litre pot

Neat rosettes of vivid crimson flowers on long stems. Good bedding plants and attractive pot plants. Good in water gardens and/or in tubs. 2 litre pot

This pretty candelabra Primula has pink flowers with a red eye and whorls of flowers. It dies down in autumn but resurges in spring. It prefers a moist position in sun or some shade. H. 18" 2l pot

This Pulmonaria flowers throughout March and April and looks especially good when combined with yellow flowering plants. It's distinctive because of its plain green leaves. This is an especially attractive shade of blue. Likes full sun or partial shade. Well drained, fertile soil. Hardy. 2l pot

A lovely hardy perennial with white spotted leaves and pure white flowers from pale pink buds. Good in shade or partial shade and will take moist clay soils. It has an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS. H. 10" S. 18"