Beesia calthifolia

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   Perennial   £12.00

Begonia emeiensis

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   Perennial   £10.00

Begonia foliosa

(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   Exotic   £8.00

Begonia Garden Angel Blush

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   Perennial   £8.00

Begonia grandis ssp sinensis 'Red Undies'

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   Perennial   £8.00

Begonia luxurians

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   Exotic   £10.00

Begonia 'Metallica'

Deeply veined leaves with a metallic sheen. Pink flowers from summer onward. Can make 45cm in height and width.

2L   Exotic   £8.00

Begonia 'Mishmi Silver'

A compact and somewhat hardy begonia introduced by the late Michael Wickenden. Best mulched or grown in a sheltered spot. Height to 30cm.

2L   Perennial   £8.00

Begonia palmata 'Snow Splash'

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   Exotic   £10.00

Begonia sutherlandii

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   Perennial   £8.00

Begonia sutherlandii 'Saunders Legacy'

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   Perennial   £8.00

Begonia 'Wavy Green'

Essentially a green form of B. 'Mishmi Silver', and believed to be a little hardier. Height around 30cm, maybe more.

2L   Perennial   £8.00

Billbergia nutans

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   Exotic   £14.00

Billbergia nutans 'Variegata'

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   Exotic   £15.00

Bletilla striata

Hardy orchid with showy pink flowers during May and June. For a humus-rich soil in light shade. 30-40cm tall in flower

2L   Perennial   £8.00

Brunnera macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream' AGM

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   Perennial   £9.00

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

Frosted-silver leaves, and charming blue flowers in spring. For good soil in shade. Height to 45cm.

2L   Perennial   £8.00