An outstanding low, mound-forming perennial, producing ferny blue-green foliage and clusters of vibrant yellow, tubular flowers on upright spikes. Corydalis 'Canary Feathers' is easy to grow and produces spectacular displays in light woodland, planted under shrubs and trees, or in containers placed in dappled shade, where it will reward you with a long flowering period from late spring onwards. Choose a rich, moisture retentive soil which is free-draining but does not completely dry out over summer. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 60cm (24).
This vibrant re-blooming, bearded Iris will provide a colourful display in spring and a second flush in midsummer. This hardy perennial are easy to grow and quick to establish in sunny borders, coping well with sandy, dry soils.
This captivating climber will always attract attention! The glossy, evergreen foliage of Star Jasmine hosts a constellation of star-shaped, creamy yellow flowers with an irresistible fragrance. Train the twining stems of Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star of Toscana' onto an obelisk or over an archway for a glamorous display. Best planted near a doorway or well used pathway where it?s perfume can be fully appreciated. Height: 9m (29?). Spread: 3m (9?).
Bring a flavour of the tropics to your garden or patio this summer. This outstanding feature plant boasts multi-coloured large foliage above which rises flower stems containing wonderful golden flowers. Perfect for patio containers, in a border as feature plants, amongst an exotic planting scheme or even pondside! Not frost hardy, however cannas will keep for future years; dig up the rhizomes and store in a cool dry place, re-planting in spring after all risk of frost has passed. Ht. 1-2m. Supplied in 9cm pots.
Tree Peony 'Cang Zhi Hong' bears huge, ruffled, vibrant magenta flowers in late spring, each with a stunning yellow centre. Large, deeply divided leaves are borne on the stems, adding an architectural element to your planting scheme. This long-lived, hardy deciduous shrub is the perfect way to add an exotic air to your borders, looking fantastic in a busy cottage garden border. Tree peonies also make superb cut flowers. Height and spread: 1.5m (5').
Large conical white blooms stand proud above deep red stems, providing this deciduous shrub with an unforgettable display. Late-summer will have never looked so great, as the white flowers change to eye-catching shades of pale pink as they mature. Hydrangea paniculata ?Candlelight? is extremely hardy and has a strong and upright growth habit, making this shrub ideal for containers and mixed borders, but feeling most at home in a woodland garden setting. Autumn sees the leaves turn from red to orange before they fall in winter. Height and spread: 150cm (60?).
This unusual shrub is rarely ever seen and is the only species in its genus. Rhodotypos scandens is native to China and grown for its single white cup-shaped flowers that emerge from the tips of each arching shoot in late spring, followed by large black berries up to 8mm across. It is a deciduous shrub with an upright to slightly arched habit, remaining compact. Ideal for sunny borders or woodland edges. Height and spread: 150cm (59?).
Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' has an upright form and can be planted as a specimen amongst other shrubs, but also looks great planted in lines to create a colourful hedge in autumn. The profusion of red berries that last from late summer through until the winter are this shrub?s main feature, and provide a good source of food for garden birds, but its thorny branches are also good for deterring intruders. Easy to prune and maintain, Pyracantha coccinea 'Red Column' is a robust plant, growing well in both full sun and partial shade. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2.4m (8').
An evergreen perennial that bears erect stems, up to a metre high, which burst into globes of blue trumpet flowers from July to September, above strappy green foliage. It's a perfect specimen for a large patio planter of moist, well-drained compost, that can be brought to a frost-free place over winter. Plants can be divided every 4 years in spring. Ht. 1m. Mature plants are supplied in a 12cm pot.
This modern variety of traditional speedwell is an ideal perennial for the front of garden borders. Year after year it will form a dense mat of foliage, punctuated by numerous rising stems that harbour hundreds of deep purple flowers. Height and spread 30cm. Supplied in 2 litre pots.
Stunning, detailed flower spikes in candy-pink are borne above dark foliage in late summer. Veronica 'Candied Candle' is a reliable, strong, hardy perennial which is resilient and untroubled by inclement weather. Plants will establish very easily in any border and will flower their hearts out, providing show-stopping performances which will be sure to get the neighbours talking. Extremely low maintenance and attractive to butterflies and other pollinating insects. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 30cm (12).
Exquisitely beautiful Agapanthus africanus 'Albus' bears globes of pure white trumpet-shaped blooms which emerge from clumps of glossy, strap-like leaves, flowering through the summer months. African Lilies thrive in a sunny position in the garden and also grow well in terracotta pots or other containers, bringing an exotic hint of the Mediterranean to the garden. After flowering, the seed heads can be left on the plants adding winter interest to the garden. Agapanthus blooms make fine cut flowers. Height: 1m (39). Spread: 50cm (19).