Carex morrowii 'Variegata' is a Sedge plant of Japanese origin. The strap shaped leaves are variegated with cream edges. It is a plant that can be used to add greenery to patios and decking, by growing in containers, or within contemporary / minimalist or Oriental style garden borders, planted in clumps, or in lines along the edge of paths. It is a good plant for gardens with a lot of shade, and prefers cool and moist conditions and will remain green throughout the whole year. Hardy to -15c. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 35cm (14).
Potentilla ?Pink Paradise' is a rabbit and deer proof shrub that offers an abundance of pretty little pink flowers with yellow centres. Potentilla likes to be in full sun so if you can find a place in your rockery or border that suits it's needs you'll have a healthy, hardy shrub clothed with blooms from April right through to September Cinquefoil shrubs as a family require very little maintenance so are perfect for the novice or time-poor gardener . Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 120cm (60).
It is the heart-shaped silver leaves, veined with green and with a metallic sheen, which make this hardy perennial so desirable. Perfect in a cottage garden or amongst ferns at the front of a woodland border, Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' forms unusual and attractive ground cover for a shady spot. This Siberian Bugloss has dainty sprays of sky blue forget-me-not like flowers in spring. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 60cm (24).
An all-round brilliant performer in almost any garden situation, boasting dark orange foliage in spring, changing to golden yellow in summer and fiery golden-orange shades in autumn. All summer long, large pink flowers provide an outstanding display and are particularly attractive to butterflies. Spiraea japonica ?Double Play Gold? is a deciduous shrub which looks superb planted on mass and individually, in borders and wildlife gardens. Easy to care for and very resilient, perfect for beginner gardeners and those looking for sudden impact. Height and spread: 90cm (3?).
This vigorous variety produces delicious, snack-size fruits that are perfect for lunch boxes, salads and picnics. Cucumber 'Baby Rocky' is a heavy cropper and early to ripen. The smooth-skinned fruits are just 9cm (4?) long with crisp flesh and an excellent flavour.
Also known as Meadow Rue, Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' is a tall herbaceous perennial with attractive feathery foliage and contrasting purple-black stems. In June and July hundreds of delicate, spidery mauve flowers appear which create a purple haze of colour. Favouring moist soils and part shade, Thalictrum thrives in woodland gardens and difficult shady spots. It is also equally at home in herbaceous borders where it adds height and attracts bees. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 75cm (30).
A compact and free-flowering variety, Streptocarpus ‘Leah’ has luxurious, velvety-plum flowers delicately edged in white
Streptocarpus 'Dwynwen' produces masses of bi-coloured blooms with magenta lobes painted with exquisite filigree veining, the white upper petals blushed with pink
Streptocarpus Anwen is a floriferous variety with open, pastel-coloured flowers in soft shades of lilac and creamy green with delicate, violet veining
Begonia ‘Curly Fireflush’ is an RHS award-winning, Rex-type, rhizomatous begonia bearing spiralling leaves with maroon centres and margins
Begonia ‘Benichoma’ is a cane-stemmed begonia with erect, bamboo-like stems
Begonia ‘Merry Christmas’ boasts large leaves splashed pink, white and green, putting on a festive foliage show all year round and not just at Christmas
Begonia ‘Emerald Giant’ is a large-leaved, rhizomatous ‘Rex’ type begonia, with very striking leaves patterned with central dark green veins surrounded by silver and finished with a red margin
Comte de Lesseps' is a cane-stemmed begonia with erect, bamboo-like stems bearing bold, spotted leaves and generous clusters of long-lasting pendulous flowers
The delicate colouring of Streptocarpus 'Charlotte' will delight you from spring to autumn
Commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle, Flowering Nutmeg, or Pheasant Berry, Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns' is a deciduous shrub with attractive light green foliage and unusual clusters of Bluebell like, cream flowers that emerge from wine red bracts. It is best planted in a sunny, sheltered border. Its autumn berries attract garden birds. It looks good planted alongside shrubs with red tinged leaves, such as Leucothoe 'Scarletta'. Height and Spread: 2m (6.5')
Spiraea 'Arguta' is a beautiful, large and bushy shrub, covered in arching sprays of small white flowers in May. Commonly known as Bridal Wreath or Foam of May, Spiraea 'Arguta' is very easy to maintain and well suited to both cottage and modern style gardens. A perfect choice for ?white gardens?, it also makes a great specimen in a large border alongside other flowering shrubs, or a wonderful informal hedge. Height and spread: 2.5m (8.2').