Plant List
Barracott Plants, Old Orchard, Calstock Road, Gunnislake, Cornwall PL18 9AA Tel: 01822 832234
| PLANT NAME AND DESCRIPTION | SIZE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Abutilon 'Canary Bird' Exotic Large light yellow lantern-shaped flowers on this charming shrub through summer and autumn. For a sheltered spot, warm wall or under glass. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Abutilon 'Ines' Exotic Red bell-shaped flowers with cream petals on this desirable and sought after shrub during summer and autumn. Not completely hardy but good for cold glass or a sheltered wall. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Abutilon 'Patrick Synge' Exotic A vigorous shrub bearing a profusion of deep orange bell-shaped flowers in summer and autumn. For the shelter of a warm wall or under glass. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Abutilon x milleri 'Variegatum' Exotic Tangerine orange flowers set against spotted foliage. Magnificent if you like variegation, which we do here. Stunning in summer and autumn. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea' Finely cut blue-grey foliage, with strongly purple new growth, and showy clusters of yellow flowers in spring. Hardier than many acacias. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Acanthus eminens Perennial A rarely encountered semi-shrubby species with very spiky leaves; fantastic violet flowers from March to July if it doesn't get too cold in winter. Or grow it for the foliage! |
2L | £12.00 |
| Acanthus mollis Perennial A classic garden plant with bold foliage and spikes of flowers from June to Aug, usually around 80cm in height. Hardy, easy and wonderful. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold' Perennial Golden yellow-green leaves, with spikes of mauve and white flowers from June to September. 90cm in height. For good soil in part shade. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Acanthus spinosus AGM Perennial Bears Breeches. Tall spikes of soft mauve flowers in spikes from June to October. Handsome, glossy dark green foliage. A tough and wonderful garden plant for sun. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Acanthus 'Whitewater' Perennial Boldly variegated foliage and pink flowers on bright pink stems. Flowers from June to August. Slower to spread than others, and around 1.5 m in height. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold' A charming deciduous tree with golden foliage, perfect for brightening things up in light shade. Best pollarded once it gets bigger, or allow it to grow into a modestly sized tree. |
3L | £16.00 |
| Aloe aristata Exotic A smallish rosette-forming succulent, somewhat spiny. Tubular orange-red flowers appear on long stems in late summer. For a windowsill or under glass in the majority of places. |
3L | £12.00 |
| Anemone hupehensis 'Praecox' Perennial (Now Eriocapitella) An earlier autumn anemone with dark pink flowers to around 60cm in height. Reliable and definitely worth growing. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Anemone x hybrida 'Serenade' Perennial (Now Eriocapitella) A lovely free-flowering semi double dark pink form of this garden favourite. Flowers from August to October, to around 80cm in height. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' Perennial Fabulour white semi-double flowers from late August to October. We think this is the best of the white Japanese anemones around. Height to around 90cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Angelica gigas Perennial A fantastic architectural plant growing up to 2m in height. Umbels of deep purple flowers in August and September. Moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Biennial but seeds. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Artemesia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' Perennial Absolutely glorious silver foliage on a hardy perennial plant. Inconsequential flowers but you grow this for the foliage. To 60cm. Best with decent drainage. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Asarum nobilissimum 'Deep Throat' Perennial An exciting new introduction from Plant Delights in the US; the leaves of this giant form can reach 20cm long, with exceptionally large flowers too. Height to 30cm |
2L | £22.00 |
| Aspidistra elatior Perennial A once popular victorian foliage plant enjoying a resurgence of interest. Evergreen, with leaves to around 60cm. A houseplant or surprisingly hardy for a deeply shaded garden. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata' Perennial Upright leaves variably marked with white stripes. Whiter flowers than the species, if you see them at ground level. Suprisingly hardy. Best in deep shade. |
2L | £20.00 |
| Asplenium scolopendrium Fern Charming evergreen fern grown for its wavy-edged tongue-like fronds. 60 cm |
2L | £7.00 |
| Astelia banksii Perennial An architectural herbaceous plant grown for its silver foliage. For good but well-drained soil in light shade, not full sun. |
2L | £12.50 |
| Azara dentata Larger in all its parts, including its flowers, than Azara microphylla. Gloriously perfumed flowers in early spring. Rare. Height to around 12m. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Azara microphylla A woefully underappreciated evergreen shrub/small tree, bearing vanilla-scented flowers in early spring. Its airy habit makes its potential 10m height easier to accommodate. |
2L | £22.00 |
| Azara microphylla Variegata Shrub 3-5m makes good wall shrub, yellow vanilla scented flowers. Feb/Apr |
3L | £22.00 |
| Beesia calthifolia Perennial Evergreen herbaceous woodland plant grown for its glossy heart-shaped leaves and spikes of white flowers in late spring. Up to 60cm tall in the best conditions, with foliage below. |
1L | £12.00 |
| Begonia emeiensis Perennial A fairly recently introduced hardy species from Emei Shan in China. Handsomely scalloped green leaves with pink flowers. Height to around 60cm. Can be late to emerge in cold areas. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Begonia foliosa Exotic (syn. B. fuchsioides) Cane-type begonia grown for its small leaves and proliferation of small pink flowers that hand elegantly from its branches. Height 1m or morel. Tender. |
1L | £8.00 |
| Begonia Garden Angel Blush Perennial Pink-flushed foliage with pewter veining. Hardy to -10°C if mulched. Can be slow to emerge in colder areas. Height to around 40cm. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Begonia grandis ssp sinensis 'Red Undies' Perennial A charming form of this hardy species from Bleddyn and Sue Wynn-Jones of Crûg Farm Nursery. This selection has particularly showy red undersides to its leaves. Height to 60cm. |
1L | £8.00 |
| Begonia luxurians Exotic Distinctive cane begonia with parasol leaves divided into long fingers, and tiny white flowers through the year. An excellent houseplant or outside for the summer. Height to 2m. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Begonia 'Metallica' Exotic Deeply veined leaves with a metallic sheen. Pink flowers from summer onward. Can make 45cm in height and width. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Begonia 'Mishmi Silver' Perennial A compact and somewhat hardy begonia introduced by the late Michael Wickenden. Best mulched or grown in a sheltered spot. Height to 30cm. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Begonia palmata 'Snow Splash' Exotic A white-spotted form of this gorgeous species, collected in Taiwan by Patrick Blanc. A nursery favourite. Might prove hardy; as yet untested. Height to 60cm. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Begonia sutherlandii Perennial Free-flowering with masses orange flowers all summer. Often late to emerge after winter, but a useful summer plant for woodland. To 30cm tall. |
1L | £8.00 |
| Begonia sutherlandii 'Saunders Legacy' Perennial Desirable cut-leafed form of the charming Begonia sutherlandii, named in memory of Rod and Rachel Saunders who collected the seed in South Africa. Hardy if mulched. To 25cm. |
1L | £8.00 |
| Begonia 'Wavy Green' Perennial Essentially a green form of B. 'Mishmi Silver', and believed to be a little hardier. Height around 30cm, maybe more. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Billbergia nutans Exotic Strappy leaves give this South American bromeliad an exotic charm, yet this species is remarkably hardy in the UK if given good drainage. Makes a large colony in time. |
2L | £14.00 |
| Billbergia nutans 'Variegata' Exotic A variegated form of this small South American bromeliad. Possibly slightly less hardy; if you're going to dry it then drainage will be key. Failing that cold glass for winter. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Bistorta amplexicaulis 'JS Caliente' Perennial (formerly Persicaria) An outstanding variety with dark red flowers from July to September. 60cm tall. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Orange Field' Perennial (Persicaria) Reddish-orange flowers on this deservedly popular perennial plant. Works well with ornamental grasses. To 45cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Bistorta tenuicaulis Perennial (formerly Persicaria) A charming tiny woodland species with small spikes of honey-scented flowers in spring. For damp shade. Up to 10cm tall. |
1.5 L | £8.00 |
| Bletilla striata Perennial Hardy orchid with showy pink flowers during May and June. For a humus-rich soil in light shade. 30-40cm tall in flower |
2L | £8.00 |
| Brunnera macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream' AGM Perennial Variegated leaves with creamy white margins. Classic forget-me-not blue flowers in March and April. For partial shade and fertile moist soil. 30-45cm tall in flower. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' Perennial Frosted-silver leaves, and charming blue flowers in spring. For good soil in shade. Height to 45cm. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Carex elata ‘Aurea’ (v) AGM Grass Bowles Golden Sedge. Fluffy cream flower spikes in June-July, above arching golden foliage. Great in light shade. To 60cm or more in flower, making a wide clump in time. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Carex oshimenses 'Everlime' Grass Green strappy leaves with lime-coloured edges. Very nice indeed. To 60cm or more in flower, and makes a good clump. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Carex scaposa Perennial An unusual sedge with spikes of pink flowers fading to cream. Rare and desirable. Hardiness is disputed; sheltered spot or cold glass for winter. To 30cm tall. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Carpinus fargesiana A rare Chinese hornbeam grown for its delicate small leaves, smooth grey bark and attractive catkins in spring. Rare but easily grown. Ultimate height to around 20m. |
2L | £22.00 |
| Cautleya spicata Perennial A fabulous hardy ginger with yellow flowers and red bracts in summer. Likes good soil in light shade. Grows to 60cm in height. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Millerton Point' A fairly new white flowered ceanothus! We're reluctant to say this is absolutely hardy but it will do well in all but the coldest areas, especially in full sun. Height to 2m. |
2L | £14.00 |
| Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Low growing deciduous shrub famed for its plumbago-like blue flowers from July to late autumn. Excellent scarlet autumn colour. 50cm. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Coleonema 'Sunset Gold' A fine half-hardy shrub with bright yellow-green leaves. White flowers borne in profusion from late winter to spring. For a sheltered site but worth it. 45cm tall. |
3L | £15.00 |
| Colocasia 'Blue Hawaii' Exotic A bright and cheerful form of this must have exotic. Blue/purple leaf veins and stems. Very eye-catching. 90cm or more if amply fed. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Colocasia esculenta 'Burgundy' Exotic Wonderful dark burgundy stems show off the handsome green leaves to perfection. 90cm or so if well fed. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Colocasia 'Muai Gold' Exotic Large light green leaves and notably pale stems. Possibly a touch less hardy than others? 90cm if well fed. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Colocasia 'Pink China' Exotic A gorgeous and desirable form with a pinkish tint to the stems. Possibly less hardy than some, so we suggest winter protection. 90cm if well fed. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Convallaria majalis AGM Perennial Lily of the Valley. Spikes of sweetly scented white flowers around 15cm tall in April. Excellent groundcover. Any soil, sun or part shade. Poisonous, so don't eat it! |
1L | £6.00 |
| Convallaria majalis 'Albostriata' Perennial Lily of the Valley. A desirable form with pinstriped leaves, plus the all-important scented white flowers in April. 15cm. Poisonous, so don't eat it! |
1L | £9.00 |
| Convallaria majalis 'Hardwick Hall' Perennial Lily of the Valley. This form bears an irregular marginal variegation to the foliage. Classic white flowers in April and May. 20cm. Don't eat it! |
1L | £7.00 |
| Convallaria majalis var rosea Perennial Lily Of The Valley. This pink flowered form can be a little slower to get going than the others but is definitely worth it. Height to 15cm. Don't eat it! |
1L | £9.00 |
| Convolvulus cneorum You could grow this shrub for its silver leaves alone, let alone its beautiful white flowers. For good to exceptional drainage in sun. Can be 1m+. |
3L | £8.00 |
| Cornus canadensis Perennial Herbaceous Dogwood. Fresh apple-green leaves in spring turning burgundy in autumn. White flowers in May. Makes a stunning carpet under trees and shrubs. 10cm tall, spread... |
3L | £12.00 |
| Corokia 'Sunsplash' Green and cream variegated leaves on attractive wiry stems. In late spring it produces small yellow flowers, followed in autumn by glossy red berries. Not for cold regions. 1m+ |
3L | £10.00 |
| Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate' Upright evergreen shrub with small greenish-bronze leaves turning chocolate brown in colder weather. Flowers from spring into early summer. Around 1.2m tall. Not for cold regions. |
3L | £10.00 |
| Crinum x powellii Perennial Hardy hybrid with stunning large pink trumpet flowers from June to August. For good soil in full sun or light shade. 1.2m in flower. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Cynara cardunculus AGM Perennial Cardoon. Giant bold and architectural silver foliage with artichoke flowers on stems 2m tall. Seems to grow in any soil except wet, and loves sunshine! |
2L | £9.00 |
| Cyrtomium fortunei Fern Japanese Holly Fern. A desirable evergreen fern with vaguely holly-like fronds to around 60cm. Best in light shade. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' Smallish evergreen with golden margins to the leaves. Very fragrant pink flowers in March and April. Good soil in light shade. 1-1.5m |
2L | £15.00 |
| Digitalis purpurea 'Alba' Perennial A biennial with lovely white foxglove flowers in June and July. 1.2m. Poisonous- don't eat it! |
2L | £8.00 |
| Digitalis 'Suttons Apricot' Perennial A welcome colour break in foxgloves, with apricot flowers in June and July. Happy in most conditions. 1.2m. Poisonous so don't eat it! |
2L | £8.00 |
| Disanthus ovatifolius A rare semi-evergreen shrub with foliage turning purple in autumn. Cute little red flowers in the leaf axils in spring. Good soil, some shelter. To 5m. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Disporopsis aff. undulata Perennial Low growing evergreen woodlander with scented creamy flowers in May and June. Excellent groundcover for good soil in shade. 20 cm tall. |
2L | £9.50 |
| Disporopsis aspera Tall Form Perennial Evergreen woodlander with scented white flowers in May and June. For good soil in shade. This form grows to around 40 cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Disporopsis 'Lily Pads' Perennial New to the UK, from the Wuhan Botanical Gardens in China (via the US) comes this giant and as yet undescribed species. Hardy, easy and spectacular! 60cm tall. |
2L | £22.00 |
| Disporopsis pernyi Perennial A woefully under-appreciated evergreen woodlander with fragrant white flowers in May and June. Superb! 30-40cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Disporopsis pernyi 'Bill Baker' Perennial A celebrated form of D. pernyi selected by Bill Baker. Around 30cm tall. Super plant. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Disporum bodinerii Perennial A short growing species to around 50 cm in height. Creamy white flowers in May and June. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant' Perennial A tall and elegant disporum to around 1m in height, with yellow-green flowers in spring. Evergreen in mild winters, and a sublime woodland plant. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Disporum sessile f. macrophyllum BSWJ4316 Perennial A strong growing form from Asia greeny-white flowers 4cm long from April to June. Excellent in good woodland garden conditions. |
1.5 L | £12.00 |
| Disporum sessile 'Variegatum' Perennial Creamy-white bells hang from arching stems of handsomely variegated foliage in April and May. For good woodland conditions. 30cm tall. |
1.5 L | £9.00 |
| Doodia media Fern Hacksaw or Rasp Fern. A hardy fern from New Zealand with pink tips and mid ribs to its fronds. Tolerates some sunshine if not too dry. 60cm |
2L | £7.00 |
| Ensete venticosum Exotic Large-leafed ornamental banana with green leaves backed and flushed with red. Not the hardiest species maybe, but worth the effort. 3-5m. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Epimedium 'Amber Queen' Perennial Is this the best epimedium of them all? A profusion of amber flowers borne from April to June on a plant to 60cm tall. NOT for dry shade. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' Perennial Primrose-yellow flowers on this classic epimedium that is suitable for drier shade. Tough, resilient; what's not to like? 30cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Eriobotrya japonica 'Rose Anne' (Loquat) A magnificent evergreen tree to 5m tall with handsome foliage and perfumed white flowers; these are followed by delicious fruits. Fairly hardy. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Eryngium 'Neptune's Gold' Perennial Golden form of this much loved 'sea holly'. Blue flowers are stunning among the golden bracts. Excellent drainage and full sun. 60cm in flower. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Eryngium planum Perennial Charming 'sea holly' with smooth, rounded leaves and the classic blue flowers. Good drainage in sun, but a little more amenable than others. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Eryngium 'White Glitter' Perennial White flowered form of 'sea holly'. Loved by florists. For good drainage in full sun. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Eryngium x tripartitum 'Jade Frost' Perennial A smaller 'sea holly' with pink and cream variegation. Cream flowerheads open amethyst blue. For good drainage in sun. 40cm. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina' Tall and broadly conical evergreen tree with masses of pink flowers in early summer. Neutral to acidic soil in sun or light shade; not dry. 8m. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Eucryphia x intermedia Evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers in mid summer .Prefers lime free soil |
2L | £18.00 |
| Eucryphia x intermedia 'Rostrevor' A less well-known evergreen tree with white flowers in summer. For neutral to acidic soils, not too dry, in sun or light shade. 8m. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow' Perennial Red stems emerge from the ground in spring, unfurling green leaves flushed orange. Orange flowers in summer. Beautiful but spreading. 1m. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Euphorbia x pasteuri 'John Phillips' E. mellifera x E. stygiana, with the exotic look and honey-perfumed flowers of the former with the hardiness of the latter. A big shrub! 1.5m tall. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Fascicularia bicolor Perennial A hardy bromeliad in most areas, subject to good drainage. Blue flowers from August to October with surrounding leaves turning red. Makes a large clump. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Ficus 'Brown Turkey' The classic hardy fruiting fig in the UK, often producing sizeable crops. Note: fruit takes two seasons to develop and ripen. 3-5m but can be pruned. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Ficus carica 'Ice Crystal' A hardy fig with snowflake-like leaves. Seems not to fruit in the UK but a fabulous foliage plant. 3-4m. |
3L | £15.00 |
| Ficus 'Violette Dauphine' Strong growing fruiting fig. Needs a little more shelter and warmth to ripen than 'Brown Turkey' but nicer tasting fruits. 4-5m but can be pruned. |
3L | £15.00 |
| Geranium maculatum 'Espresso' Perennial Pinkish flowers look great against its coffee coloured leaves. Hardy, easy and fabulous. 30cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Geranium 'Rozanne' Perennial A modern classic, with a profusion of blue flowers, each with a white eye, from May to the frosts. Good ground cover and it can even climb into shrubs! 45cm tall. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Geum 'Georgenburg' Perennial Single golden yellow flowers from spring to early summer on this gorgeous and reliable perennial. Neat habit, 30cm tall. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Gunnera x cryptica Giant herbaceous plant to 2m and more in height in good conditions. Protect the crown over winter in cold areas. Legal to grow in your garden but don't allow it to spread outside. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Gunnera x cryptica Exotic Giant herbaceous plant to 2m and more in height in good conditions. Protect the crown over winter in cold areas. Legal to grow in your garden but don't allow it to spread outside. |
5L | £18.00 |
| Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange' Perennial Deservedly popular hardy ginger collected by Frank Kingdom-Ward in Assam 1938. Deep orange flowers. Height up to 1m in good soil. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Hedychium gardnerianum AGM Perennial Scented yellow flowers with a red filament; leaves turn blue-green as they age. Hardy in mild areas or with mulch. 90cm-1.2m tall in good conditions. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Hedychium greenii Perennial Large orange-red flowers from late summer. Maroon stems and undersides of leaves. Hardy in milder areas or with a good mulch. 1.5m under optimum conditions. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Hedychium 'Tara' Perennial Introduced by Tony Schilling in 1972. Dense spikes over 6 inches long of scented bright orange-red orchid like blooms Aug-Sep 1.8m |
2L | £12.00 |
| Hedychium wardii Exotic A rare ornamental ginger with bold, bright yellow flowers in late summer. Rare and not entirely hardy, but worth the effort. 80cm tall in good conditions. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Heloniopsis umbellata BSWJ 3732 Perennial Rare shade loving plant Taiwanese species. Flowers white flushed pink in early spring. Forms an evergreen clump. Hardy but needs damp shade. 20 cm high in flower. |
1L | £9.00 |
| Hemerocallis middendorffii Perennial A delightful little daylily with cheery fragrant yellow flowers in July (and often later too). For good soil in sun or light shade. 60-70cm in height. |
2L | £6.00 |
| Hemiboea strigosa Perennial Rare. A spreading plant for moist shady sites. Unusual pinkish tubular flowers in autumn. Height around 20cm; makes a good clump. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Hesperantha coccinea Perennial (Schizostylis) An abundance of glorious bright crimson flowers from August onwards. For reasonable soil in sun or light shade. 60cm tall. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Hoheria 'Glory of Amlwch' Large semi-evergreen shrub with fabulous clusters of white flowers in mid summer. To 5m or so. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Hydrangea aspera 'Bellevue' The classic Hydrangea aspera but with steroidal proportions! Prune in spring for the best foliage. Left un-pruned this would make a small tree in time. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Hydrangea daimingshanensis GUIZ48 (syn. Dichroa) A most desirable low-growing species to around 1m in height. Pink or blue flowers are followed by showy dark fruits in autumn. Not for very cold areas. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Hydrangea heteromalla robusta A shrubby hydrangea. Mauve to pink flowers |
2L | £18.00 |
| Hydrangea quercifolia The oak-leafed hydrangea. Large lobed leaves turn rich burgundy in autumn. Produces panicles of flowers but is mainly grown for its foliage. Usually somewhat sprawling. 1.5m |
3L | £15.00 |
| Hydrangea sargentiana (also seen as H. aspera var sargentiana) Hairy leaves and gorgeous lacecap flowerheads. Perfectly hardy, but best in good soil out of full sun. Large shrub if you don't prune it. |
3L | £18.00 |
| Hydrangea viburnoides Formerly Pileostegia. A large evergreen climbing hydrangea with handsome foliage and a froth of white flowers in late summer. For a large wall! |
2L | £18.00 |
| Hydrangea villosa (syn. H. aspera Villosa Group) A more slender alternative to H. sargentiana, with narrower leaves and daintier heads of lilac lacecaps. To 3m if not pruned. |
3L | £18.00 |
| Impatiens balansae Perennial Rare. Goldfish-like flowers late in summer, but only if kept frost-free. Hardyish in the garden but won't reach flowering size. 2m under glass, 30cm outside. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Impatiens omeiana Perennial A handsome woodland plant with long green leaves, tinted red. Golden flowers in summer. 30cm tall in good soil. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Impatiens omeiana 'Ice Storm' Perennial A delightfully robust hardy species with bold silver foliage. Golden flowers around mid summer. Perfect to brighten shade, but not too dry. 30cm. |
9cm | £9.00 |
| Impatiens omeiana ‘Sango’ Perennial Dark red foliage, splashed pink, on this hardy woodland plant. A must for a shaded exotic garden. 30cm tall in good soil. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Iris confusa Martyn Rix Perennial Delightful pale blue flowers in spring. Flat fans of foliage held on stems. Very unusual. Not for very cold areas. 45cm tall. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Iris ensata 'Variegata' AGM Perennial Boldly variegated as the leaves emerge, mellowing as the season progresses. Classic purple iris flowers in early summer. Around 30cm in height. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Iris 'Holden Clough' Perennial An unusual hybrid between Iris pseudacorus and I. chrysographes, bearing heavily veined yellow flowers in early summer. Normal to moist soils. 60cm |
2L | £8.00 |
| Iris japonica 'Variegata' AGM Perennial A boldly variegated evergreen iris grown mainly for its foliage. Pale blue flowers in spring. Best with some shelter. Height to 30cm. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Iris lazica Perennial A winter-flowering iris which bears a succession of charming light blue flowers from November to March. 40cm tall and makes a good clump. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata' AGM Perennial Common Flag harmful if eaten. Golden flowers Jun-Jul 80cm Magnificent variegated foliage turns green in summer. Marshy ground or shallow water; grows in rich moist soil in sun |
2L | £8.00 |
| Jasminum polyanthemum Tender evergreen species with exceptionally fragrant white flowers in summer. Grows as tall as you let it. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Koenigia campanulata Perennial (formerly Persicaria) A bold species perfect for wilder garden. Pink flowers in summer. Excellent in damper soils. Spreads but manageable. 60cm. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Koenigia campanulata 'Southcombe White' Perennial (formerly Persicaria) A rare white-flowered form. Superb in damp shade. Spreads but easy to manage. 60cm |
2L | £9.00 |
| Koenigia polystachya Perennial (syn Persicaria wallichii) Tall and bold species with honey-scented white flowers in summer. Spreads, so make allowances. To 1.5m tall. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Libertia ixiodes 'Goldfinger' Perennial Fabulous fans of golden foliage on this short but spreading form. Flowers... who cares? This is definitely a foliage plant! 25cm tall |
2L | £9.00 |
| Liriope muscari AGM Perennial Dense spikes of tiny bright violet flowers in August and September. Strappy evergreen leaves. Any fertile soil in sun or part shade. 30cm. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Lysimachia fordiana Og454 Perennial Very rare species allied to L. paradiformis var. paradiformis, recently introduced by Mikinori Ogisu. We're delighted to offer this. 30cm tall. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Lysimachia paradiformis var paradiformis Perennial A handsome and very desirable woodland plant with the good looks associated with trilliums rather than other lysimachias. Damp shade. 30cm |
2L | £15.00 |
| Lysimachia paradiformis var. stenophylla Perennial Whorls of much narrower leaves than with var. paradiformis. A desirable must-have for damp shade. 30cm in height. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' Perennial Cream and grey-green variegated leaves tinted pink when young. Masses of clear yellow flowers June to September. Easily grown in sun or partial shade, preferably moist soil. 75cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Magnolia figo (Michelia) Bushy evergreen shrub up to 4m. Fragrant yellowish green flowers 3-5cm across from April to June. New growth flushed copper. |
3L | £18.00 |
| Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' A desirable form of Magnolia grandiflora with a compact and freely-branched habit and particularly nice spice-red felty undersides to the leaves. Height to 6m. Easy and hardy. |
2L | £28.00 |
| Magnolia tamaulipana A very rare Mexican relative of Magnolia grandiflora, yet more refined in its appearance. Fairly hardy for the UK but does like a warm summer. Height potentially 20m, eventually. |
2L | £35.00 |
| Magnolia yunnanensis (Michelia) Cinnamon buds open to beautiful white, lightly scented flowers in spring. 3-4m high, maybe more. A very desirable plant. |
3L | £18.00 |
| Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis 'Soft Caress' A deservedly popular, small and finely textured alternative to the chunky, prickly, traditional mahonias. Flowers from late summer into autumn. 1.2m tall and wide in time. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Maianthemum canadense Perennial This is the american two leaved solomons seal and grows slightly larger than the european form. It is widespread in canadian woodlandswith white racemes of flowers in May June |
2L | £8.00 |
| Melianthus major AGM Bold shrub or woody-based perennial with glaucous silvery foliage. Crimson flowers in summer 1-2m. Hardy in most areas with good drainage. |
5L | £15.00 |
| Melianthus major AGM Bold shrub or woody-based perennial with glaucous silvery foliage. Crimson flowers in summer 1-2m. Hardy in most areas with good drainage. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Musa basjoo Perennial The 'Japanese' banana despite being Chinese in origin! A large bold ornamental banana. Wrap up for winter in colder regions. |
2L | £10.00 |
| Musa lasiocarpa Exotic A smaller and arguably hardier (and easier to protect) alternative to Musa basjoo, but still lends exotic flair to the garden. Yellow flowers during a warm summer. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Musa lasiocarpa Exotic A smaller and arguably hardier (and easier to protect) alternative to Musa basjoo, but still lends exotic flair to the garden. Yellow flowers during a warm summer. |
4l | £15.00 |
| Musa sikkimensis 'Bengal Tiger' Exotic A bold ornamental banana renowned for its red-striped leaves. Not as hardy as Musa basjoo but definitely worth protecting for winter. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM Perennial Bold black strappy leaves on this popular groundcover plant. Small purple flowers in July and August, with black berries lasting into winter. Any fertile soil in full sun. 15cm. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Osmanthus delavayi A charming evergreen species. Fragrant white flowers in summer. Potentially 1.5m tall in time; easily trimmed to shape. Hardy. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegata' Creamy variegation on holly-like leaves. Perfumed flowers in late spring. A large evergreen tree in time. |
3L | £9.00 |
| Osmanthus x fortunei Reasonably vigorous small-leafed evergreen shrub bearing a profusion of white flowers in summer. Can reach 2m but great clipped as a low hedge. Hardy. |
3L | £12.00 |
| Pachysandra terminalis Low growing evergreen with fresh green new growth in spring. Inconsequential white flowers. Superb groundcover for shade. 30cm. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata' Creamy white markings on grey-green leaves. White flowers aren't particularly exciting. Excellent groundcover for shade. 30cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Parrotia persica A large deciduous tree famed for its orange-red autumn colour. Will grow on chalk but has better colour on acid soil. |
3L | £15.00 |
| Parthenocissus henryana A less common alternative to the normally seen 'Boston Ivy', and arguably the more interesting plant. Spectacular autumn colour. For a very large wall. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' Perennial Plum purple foliage with bold silver chevron markings. Small white flowers from July onwards. Bold and superb. 1m |
2L | £8.00 |
| Persicaria microcephala 'Silver Dragon' Perennial A more demure alternative to the classic 'Red Dragon', with green leaves tinted red. Silver chevrons. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Persicaria 'Purple Fantasy' Perennial Vigorously spreading but very handsome wavy-edged leaves, green with purple and silver markings. Best given lots of space. 30cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Persicaria virginiana Perennial Long spikes small deep red flowers in summer, above green leaves with dark chevron markings. 70cm tall. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Plectranthus argentatus Exotic Showy silver foliage on this not-quite-hardy shrub. A must for exotic planting schemes, but overwinter under glass. Potentially to 75cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus 'Blue Spire' Exotic An upright growing variegated variety with particularly attractive spires of blue leaves. Keep frost-free. 60cm+ |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus 'Franklins Olive' Exotic Charming tender shrub loved for its olive-green/yellow foliage. Easy but keep under glass for winter. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus 'Nico' Exotic Deep purple colour on the underside of leaves. More clump forming than others. Overwinter under glass. 45cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus oertendahlii Exotic A low-growing species with yellow leaves, marked green. Keep frost-free for winter. 20cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus 'Santana' Exotic Attractive gold and green foliage with purple undersides. Protect from frost. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis' Exotic An upright variety with green leaves conspicuously purple below. Very ornamental flowers. A great houseplant. Keep frost free. 45cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Podophyllum peltatum Perennial 'May Apple'. Lobed umbrella-like leaves with white bowl-shaped flowers beneath, followed by red fruits. Moist soil in light shade. 30cm. |
1L | £8.00 |
| Polygonatum humile Perennial A tiny species for with nicely pleated leaves. White flowers in May. Cool shade, best in a sink/trough. 15cm. Toxic if eaten. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Polygonatum multiflorum Perennial Elegant arching plant for woodland gardens. Creamy white-green flowers in May and June, followed by dark fruits. 60cm. Toxic if eaten. |
2L | £7.00 |
| Polygonatum verticillatum Perennial Whirls of narrow leaves on an upright species to 70cm tall. White flowers in May and June, followed by dark fruits. Toxic if eaten. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Polygonatum x hybridum 'Striatum' Perennial Handsomely variegated leaves with white bells along stems from March to May. Very attractive in light shade. 90cm. Toxic if eaten. |
1L | £9.00 |
| Primula bulleyana Perennial A tall candelabra with upright green foliage and small orange flowers from May to July. For dampish soil in sun or light shade. 40cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Primula japonica 'Apple Blossom' Perennial Soft pink flowers on tall candelabra stems from May to July. For dampish soils in sun or light shade. 45cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Primula japonica 'Miller's Crimson' Perennial A showy variety with bright red flowers in summer from May to July. For dampish soil in sun or light shade. 60cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Pseudopanax 'Chainsaw' Exotic Exciting new(ish) shrub/small tree, noted for its narrow, deeply toothed leaves. Probably has P. ferox in its parentage. Hardy in milder areas. |
2L | £22.00 |
| Pseudopanax crassifolius f. trifoliolatus Superb architectural tree to 5m high, noted for its fine three-lobed leaves. Hardy in southern counties. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Pseudopanax 'Sabre' A desirable evergreen tree to 5m tall, noted for its narrow leaves. Hardy in the milder areas. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' Perennial A classic and deservedly popular perennial loved for its bright blue flowers against plain green leaves. Hardy, easy and so pretty! 30cm |
2L | £8.00 |
| Pyracantha 'Mohave Silver' A delightful form with silver foliage through summer, followed by red fruits and golden yellow autumn colour. To 3m, but can be pruned. |
3L | £9.00 |
| Rheum nobile Perennial A most noble Himalayan species, noted for its giant white-bracted spikes of flowers reminiscent of a giant melted candle. Cool moist soil. 1.4m |
2L | £12.00 |
| Rheum 'Ace of Hearts' Perennial Excellent hybrid between R. kialense & R. palmatum, noted for its dark foliage with red undersides. White flowers in May and June. Moistish soil, light shade. 60cm. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Rheum palmatum AGM Perennial A giant ornamental rhubarb with green leaves 1-2m wide, and stems of white flowers 1.8m tall in June. Rich, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. |
3L | £12.00 |
| Rheum palmatum 'Hadspen Crimson' Perennial A rare form of ornamental rhubarb with crimson leaves turning green later. Carmine flowers in April and May. 2m. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Rheum palmatum var. tanguticum Perennial Large and handsome red-tinted leaves. Pink, white or red flowers in June and July. Good soil in sun or light shade. 2m. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Rohdea japonica 'Talbot Manor' Perennial A rare and desirable evergreen foliage plant with white-edged strappy leaves. Flowers aren't up to much but red fruits look great. 25cm tall. |
2L | £15.00 |
| Romneya coulteri A choice suckering shrub growing up to two metres in height. Large, fragrant white flowers with bright yellow centres in June and July. Sunshine and good drainage please. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Ruscus colchicus A rarely seen low species with large evergreen leaves. Red fruits in autumn. Makes a colony to 30cm or so tall. |
2L | £18.00 |
| Salvia 'Blue Spire' Perennial Electric blue flowers above fresh-scented silver foliage in summer. Drought tolerant once established; needs drainage. 60cm tall. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Salvia confertiflora Exotic A tender but VERY desirable salvia. Masses of red flower spikes in late summer and autumn. Good foliage too. 1.2m high. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Salvia uliginosa Perennial A robust herbaceous species to 2m with sky blue flowers in late summer and autumn. Good soil in sun. Cut it back in spring, not autumn. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Sanguinaria canadensis Perennial 'Bloodroot' Bold foliage with white flowers in April and May. Best in light shade and good soil, where it will make a fine colony. 15cm. |
2L | £8.00 |
| Sarcococca confusa Probably the best 'Christmas Box' of them all? Dense evergreen that bears a profusion of strongly perfumed flowers in winter, followed by black fruits. 1.2m tall. |
3L | £9.00 |
| Sarcococca humilis A charming dwarf species with fragrant white flowers from January to March. For the front of a border or even in a trough, but happiest in shade. 30cm. |
2L | £9.00 |
| Sarcococca ruscifolia 'Dragons Gate' Celebrated form of this Chinese species. Fine foliage and an abundance of perfumed flowers in winter followed by red fruits. Around 1m tall. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja' Perennial An exciting new form with very large silver-veined leaves and tall spikes of white flowers to 30cm tall. Spreads happily in damp shade. |
1.5 | £9.00 |
| Schefflera delavayi A large species with very bold foliage in time. Probably one of the largest hardy species, making 4m in height and likely making a broad canopy. Protect from hard frost when young. |
2L | £35.00 |
| Schefflera taiwaniana A charming evergreen tree with umbrella-like leaves. Surprisingly hardy once established. 4m+. |
2L | £20.00 |
| Stachys byzantina Perennial A valuable low growing herbaceous plant with woolly silver leaves. Great in sun but not too dry please. Pink flowers in summer, to 30cm in height. |
3L | £7.00 |
| Tasmannia lanceolata A dense evergreen with dark green leaves set against red stems. Golden flowers in spring. Leaves are fiery if chewed! To 5m but prunable. |
3L | £15.00 |
| Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' A large thicket-forming woody plant which bears enormous leaves from late spring. Spectacular! to 4m in height. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Tetrapanex papyrifer 'Rex' A large thicket-forming woody plant which bears enormous leaves from late spring. Spectacular! to 4m in height. |
5L | £20.00 |
| Tetrapanex papyrifer 'Rex' A large thicket-forming woody plant which bears enormous leaves from late spring. Spectacular! to 4m in height. |
7.5L | £28.00 |
| Teucrium fruticans An evergreen shrub with white hairy stems bearing small, dark green leaves, white beneath, and light blue flowers 2.5cm long in summer |
3L | £9.00 |
| Tibouchina urvilleana Perennial Tallish growing tender evergreen. Stunning purple flowers. |
2L | £12.00 |
| Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Exotic Tender evergreen, variegated foliage, stunning purple flowers late summer |
2L | £12.00 |
| Tibouchina urvilleana Variegata Exotic |
4l | £24.00 |
| Trachystemon orientalis Perennial Spring flowering shade loving perennial is an excellent plant for colonising area where not much else will grow. Blue flowers before the large leaves form. |
3L | £10.00 |
| Trauretteria japonica caroliniensis Perennial |
1L | £8.00 |
| Trautvetteria caralinensis japonica Perennial Shade loving thalictrum like white scented fragrant flowers in late summer 4060 cm good foliage |
1L | £9.00 |
| Viburnum tinus Hardy evergeen shrub white flowers in d take some shade |
2L | £12.00 |
| Vinca difformis Jenny Pym |
2L | £6.00 |
| Wachendorfia thyrsiflora Exotic Large, tender evergreen. Vertical spikes of yellow flowers in late summer. Moist position in tropical garden. 1m high x 60cm clumps. |
3L | £9.00 |
| Waldsteinia ternata Perennial A shade loving perennial forming low mats by creeping rhizomes5 10 cm high yellow flowers April May |
2L | £7.00 |
| X Sycoparrotia semidecidua Rare hybrid between Parrotia persica and Sycopsis sinensis is semi evergreen with chocolate coloured buds which open into yellow orange flowers in early spring .Sun or part shade |
3L | £15.00 |
| Yucca filamentosa Bright Edge Broad green leaves and cream edges |
2L | £8.00 |
| Yucca flaccida Golden Sword Green leaves with gold centres |
2L | £8.00 |
| Zantedeschia aethiopica Glencoe Perennial This vigorous form of arum lily appears to be very hardy White flowers Aug to Sept |
3L | £9.00 |