Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guinness' is a striking variety of Columbine. From the shape of its flowers, it is easy to see why it is sometimes dubbed 'Granny's Bonnet', although the black blooms with white corolla are certainly more fashionable than the average pensioner's headwear! Indeed, these unusual colours give the plant the alternative name of Aquilegia 'Magpie' and you will certainly want to collect several of these hardy perennials which are attractive to beneficial garden insects such as bees and butterflies. After it has flowered in the late spring, the green foliage and appealing seedheads of Aquilegia 'William Guinness' remain an attractive addition to sunny or partially shady gardens throughout the season.
Description for Aubrieta cultorum 'Cascade Purple' not available
Description for Delphinium 'Blue Bird' (Pacific Hybrid) not available
Description for Delphinium 'Summer Skies' (Pacific Hybrid) not available
Scarlet red tubular blooms clothe the tall stems of this outstanding hardy perennial, over an exceptionally long period from early summer to autumn. Penstemon Garnet is a superb variety with a vigorous habit that will soon form large clumps of glossy evergreen foliage.These classic cottage garden plants are perfect for adding a touch of class to well drained borders and patio containers.
Sophisticated elegance with real staying power! Bursting into bloom in summer, this semi evergreen perennial produces masses of tubular lilac flowers with broad satiny white throats. Blooming all summer long and well into autumn, Penstemon Czar perseveres through rain or drought, and is slug resistant too. A classic cottage garden plant for well drained borders and patio containers.
Description for Penstemon 'Pensham Westminster Belle' not available
Sidalcea hybrida 'Party Girl' is a more compact variety of prairie mallow with stunning cerise pink flowers. This undemanding perennial will grow in all but the wettest of soils and makes a lovely upright accent in an informal cottage garden border. The tall stems also make a pretty cut flower.
Blushing Lady' is one of the first miniature daffodils to have pink-yellow flowers. A modern variety that still retains an old fashioned elegance, charm and perfume! Great for borders or containers where it will bloom during March/April. Ht. 25cm. Supplied as bulbs.
Flaming pointed petals of red and yellow are stunning in spring borders and patio pots. Ht. 50cm. Supplied as bulbs.
Description for Stocks 'Vintage' (Pre-planted Patio Pot) not available
Rose of the Year for 2016. Honey yellow blooms blend towards soft apricot-pink on this fruity-scented rose. Low maintenance and easy-to-grow and enjoy, thanks to strong disease resistance and a steady growth habit. Ht. 1.2m. Supplied as a bare root.
Japanese anemone 'September Charm' is recognised as one of the best, having been given the coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit. It's not difficult to see why as this is a star performer in the mid to late summer garden border. Anemone x hybrida 'September Charm' has beautiful pink flowers which have tints of lilac. They are loved by beneficial garden insects and also make wonderful cut flowers as each is held high on slender but strong wiry stems that waft in the breeze.