Nerine bowdenii 'Alba' are certain to bring a beautiful splash of colour to autumn beds and borders when other flowers are in short supply. The sharp white blooms of this Guernsey Lily are also perfectly suited for cutting and bringing indoors where their tall stems will show off the star-burst petals to full effect.
Prunus glandulosa 'Alba Plena' is an Ornamental Cherry that is compact, making it ideal for smaller gardens. It is also a lovely addition to wide borders in larger gardens, that are planted with a variety of shrubs, or alongside Cherry Blossom trees. The cotton wool white blooms fill the upright branches in spring, and in autumn the leaves turn orange. This deciduous shrub likes a full sun position in well drained soil. Height and spread: 1.5m (5').
Rose rugosa 'Alba' is a traditional, informal rose which is a good choice for those aiming to create a rose bush hedge, as it has a vigorous growth habit. From July until September masses of delicate, cup-shaped, white flowers, with creamy yellow centres bloom. They are followed in autumn by wildlife friendly, vibrant orange-red rosehips and the foliage turns golden yellow. A lovely addition to a traditional cottage garden. Height and spread: 1.5m (5').
A really choice border plant! Quickly becoming established, the many, strong erect stems are topped with plumes of white and lime-green bracts, which have a maroon underside. A superb plant to give colour balance to the garden. Although biennial, this salvia may be treated as a short lived perennial if flowers are removed in second and subsequent years.
Streptocarpus ‘Albatross’ is a vigorous variety producing a snowy cloud of crystal white flowers with a yellow throat held on dainty stems above a neat rosette of dark green, wrinkled foliage
Periwinkles are invaluable garden perennials for providing colourful groundcover, especially in shady areas, with low growing stems dotted with star shaped flowers. Vinca minor 'Alba' forms a mat glossy, oval evergreen leaves on long prostrate stems that bear lovely, pure white flowers with broad petals from March until September. Although quick to form weed-suppressing groundcover, 'Alba' is not as vigorous as its Vinca major relatives, so it won't get out of control or become invasive. It will grow almost anywhere, from full sun to the shadiest places beneath trees. The stems will easily root where they touch the ground as the plant spreads, perfect for brightening dull areas where little else will thrive, and ideal for keeping weeds under control. Easy to grow, extremely hardy and very low maintenance, requiring just an occasional trim to help to keep the foliage dense, 'Alba' is the perfect Periwinkle. It makes excellent edging for a pond, and looks great trailing out of hanging baskets and patio pots too! Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready to plant straight, growing to a height of 25cm (10in) and spreading to 1.5m (5ft).
This Japanese Wisteria bears pristine white, pea-like flowers in racemes which reach up to 45cm (18) long. The sweetly scented blooms cascade from vigorous twining stems covered with attractive pinnate leaves. An elegant climber which is ideal for cottage gardens classic, earning its RHS AGM for sheer flower power and superb garden performance. Height: 8m (26?). Spread: 4m (13?).