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P. - Perennial. Will grow for many years | B. - biennial. Flowers in second year. | A - Annual.

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All the Achillea family are useful to bees & butterflies. These are some of our favourite ones.

ACHILLEA ARGENTEA Tanacetum argenteum Perennial. 10 cm Clusters of small white daisy flowers
in May-June. Evergreen, low growing, narrow, serrated leaves.

ACHILLEA millfolium 'CERISE QUEEN' Perennial. 75cm Mixed colour flowers, flat heads from June
- August Vigorous ferny growth, decorative cut flower.

ACHILLEA filipendula 'CLOTH OF GOLD' ' Perennial. 100 cm Very decorative bright gold heads of
flowers from June-August. Green ferny leaves. Strong growth.

ACHILLEA 'KING EDWARD'


Achillea x lewisii 'King Edward' P. 10 cm 10 cm Profusion of buff-yellow flowers from June to Aug.
Grey/green fluffy leaves. Rock Milfoil.

ACHILLEA 'MOONWALKER'
Achillea millifolium 'Moonwalker' P. 90 cm Yellow flowers in late summer. Sweet scented foliage, good
cut flower, useful for drying.

ACHILLEA 'PAPRIKA' Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' P.60 cm 60 cm Striking orangey-red flowers


throughout summer. Tall perennial with feathery dark green leaves.

ACHILLEA ' PEARL SUPERIOR'


Achillea ptarmica. 'The Pearl' Superior P. 40 cm Sprays of fragrant double white flowers in summer,
compact hardy herbaceous perennial.

Agastache are beautiful, aromatic plants, much loved by insects.

AGASTACHE 'FRAG. DELIGHT' ' P. 90 cm Mixed colours, blue, yellow, red, pink, or white flowers
during summer. Aromatic leave and flowers.

AGASTACHE urticifolia 'Liquorice Blue'. P. 90 cm Long spikes with numerous whorls of blue flowers.
Liquorice scented leaves.

AGRIMONY Agrimonia eupatoria P. 50 cm Yellow flowers from June - September Medicinally use
whole dried flowering plant for sore throats and Tisane. Wildflower

ALECOST (Bible leaf) Balsamita major tanacetiodes P. 60 cm Yellow flowers from Sep. - Nov. Young
leaves may be used for soups & stuffings. Dry for pot pourri & Book Marks.

ALEXANDERS Smyrnium olusatrum P. 100 cm Yellow green flowers April June 'Black Lovage'
Roots/stems as vegetable, buds & leaves in salads. Use while young and tender.

ALKANET Anchusa officinalis Biennial. 80 cm Bright blue flowers May - June, useful as edible garnish
for salads and summer drinks.

ALOE VERA barbadensis. Tender, very half hardy succulent. The rich juice inside the leaves has
soothing properties when applied to burns, insect bites and rashes.

ALPINE WALLFLOWER Erysimum helveticum P. 7 cm Fragrant, rich yellow flowers at various times
during the year. Semi evergreen, clump forming. Self seeding. The flowers may be used as edible
decoration on salads and drinks.

ALYSSUM montanum 'Mountain Gold' P. 8cm Grey hairy leaves and racemes of fragrant bright yellow
flowers in early Spring. (A. 'Bergold') Essential for early insects and butterflies.
ANCHUSA azurea 'Dropmore' P. 120 cm Blue flowers during Summer. A popular perennial border
flower. May be used to decorate cold summer drinks, or used in salads and as garnish. Butterfly & bee
plant.

ANGELICA archangelica Biennial. 200 cm. Stately aromatic plant with yellow flowers in Summer much
loved by insects and bees. The young shoots may be candied, the flavour is out of this world! The leaves
give a gentle muscatel flavour when used whilst cooking fruit.

ANISE Pimpinella anisum Annual. 40 cm Green leaves and the seeds flavour soups, stews, cakes. Use
young leaves in moderation in salads. Aids digestion. Very ancient spice

ANISE HYSSOP Agastache foeniculum P. 75 cm Decorative purple flower spikes in late Summer, a
wonderful bee plant, very aromatic leaves, use for flavouring and teas.

ANISE HYSSOP WHITE. Agastache foeniculum 'Alba' P. 60 cm White flowers spikes in July, leaves and
flowers anise scented. Origin North America.

ARABIS alpina ssp.caucasica 'Flore Pleno' P. 15 cm Very pretty double white flowers on long stems from
mid to late Spring. Quick growing, grey leaves. Useful early nectar plant.

ARNICA Arnica montana P. 30cm Attractive yellow flowers in Summer. Prefers full sun. Medicinal plant
- not for self medication. Poisonous

Artemisia are generally aromatic and have many uses - decorative, medicinal and ground cover.

ARTEMISIA camphorata P. 60 cm Tiny yellow/red flowers and aromatic grey/green foliage. Handsome
when dried for flower arrangers. When dried may be added in moderation to moth repellent sachets.

ARTEMISIA 'LADIES MAID' Art. chamaemelifolia P. 35cm Tiny yellow flowers late summer. Fine,
green, delightfully aromatic foliage.

ARTEMISIA 'MUGWORT' Artemisia vulgaris P. 200 cm Yellow/red flowers July - September. Bushy
aromatic plant,silvery underside to leaves. Insect repellent.

ARTEMISIA PROCERA P. 120cm Aromatic foliage plant with fine cut delicate green leaves Useful for
drying. syn. A. abrotanum. Cut back in Spring, then shorten back new growth to form a well rounded
shrub.

ARTEMISIA 'ROMAN WORMWOOD' Artemisia pontica P. 60 cm Small yellowish flowers July. 'Old
Warrior'. Fine strands of feathery silver, aromatic foliage.

ARTEMISIA 'SOUTHERNWOOD' Artemisia abrotanum P. 80 cm 'Lads Love'. Soft aromatic grey green
foliage, warm fruity scent. Cut back hard in Spring to produce a pretty rounded shrub, pick a leaf as you
pass by.

ARTEMISIA. WORMWOOD Artemisia absinthum P. 100cm Yellow flowers July/August. Strong


aromatic shrub with silver green leaves, very bitter. Moth repellent.

BACON and EGGS Lotus corniculatus. P. 30cm Yellow pea like flowers tipped red in summer and
autumn. Native, spreading plant. Birds foot-trefoil. Excellent plant for insects.

BALM OF GILEAD Cedronella canariensis H H P 80cm Pale pink flowers and attractive foliage with
balsam/citron scent Keep frost free in Winter. Very useful when mixed with lavender, lemon verbena etc
to make a head clearing sachet.

Basil is easy to grow, if you remember that it is a tender annual plant, and needs to be grown fast
without any root disturbance. Water at midday, dryish roots at night, and above all - a large pot
with plenty of root room. Nip off the flowers as they form, and use the tips of shoots for cooking to
encourage the plants to bush out into large, well balanced plants. Only place outside when no
danger of frost or cold nights.
BASIL - ANISE Ocimum basilicum 'Anise' A 25cm Pale pink flowers in Summer with anise fragrance.
Useful to add interesting flavour to salads, fruits.

BASIL - BUSH Ocimum var. minimum A 15cm White flowers in Summer. Tiny leaves, bushy growth.
Very aromatic. For all culinary uses, window sill plant.

BASIL - CINNAMON Ocimum basilicum 'cinnamon' A 30cm A distinctive form of Basil with an aroma
of cinnamon. For culinary and aromatic use

BASIL - DARK OPAL Ocimum basilicum purpurea A 30cm Blue white flowers in Summer Very rich
coloured aromatic leaves for all culinary uses

BASIL - GREEK Ocimum var. minimum 'Greek' A 15cm A very compact form of Basil with tiny leaves,
clear basil flavour and scent. For all culinary uses

BASIL - HOLY Ocimum tenuiflorum (O. sanctum) A 30cm Pale pink flowers, clove scented leaves.
Temple or Pagoda Basil - reputed to repel evil spirits

BASIL - LEMON Ocimum basilicum var. citriodorum A 30cm White flowers Summer. Compact growth,
marvellous lemony basil scented leaves. Good culinary

BASIL - LETTUCE LEAF Ocimum basilicum 'Napolitano' A. 30cm Very large crinkled leaves with
distinctive flavour, good for pesto and pasta sauces.

BASIL - PURPLE RUFFLES Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles' A 30cm Blue flowers in Summer. Large
purple wavy edged leaves. Use as Basil for all culinary purposes

BASIL - SWEET Ocimum basilicum A 60cm Large, aromatic green leaves for all culinary use. Most
popular Basil for international cuisine.

BASIL - WILD Calamintha clinopodium P. 20cm Pink flower spikes from June - October Not culinary
Basil, but has similar scent. Creeping habit of growth.

BAY Laurus nobilis P. Tree Aromatic leaves, useful flavouring for meats, milk puddings Formal shrub, or
small tree. Flowers small.

BEDSTRAW - LADIES Gallium verum P. 20cm Tiny spikes of yellow flowers in Summer. Whorls of
green leaves, sweet hay scent when dried.

BERGAMOT, AUSTROMONTANA Monarda austromontana A. 60 A mass of mauve flower spikes,


produced in tiers in Summer. Fragrant bee plant. Sunny situation.

BERGAMOT CAMBRIDGE SCARLET Monarda didyma scarlet P. 1m Rich scarlet flowers in summer.
Attractive plant with aromatic leaves. Use leaves for tea. Bee plant.

BERGAMOT 'CROFTWAY' PINK Monarda 'Croftway Pink' P. 1m Pink flowers summer. Attractive plant
with aromatic leaves. Use for fragrant teas, pot pourri. Bee plant.

BERGAMOT 'SNOW MAIDEN'. Monarda 'Snow Maiden' P. 1m White flowers in summer. Aromatic
leaves and flowers, For tea & flavouring. Bee plant. Syn. Schneewittchen.

BERGAMOT WILD Monarda fistulosa P. 1m Strongly aromatic lavender flowers. Use for oswego tea
and flavouring meat. Bee plant

BETONY Stachys officinalis P. 30cm Pink/purple flowers mid summer. Ancient plant attributed with
medical properties. Dye plant

BISTORT Persicaria bistorta P. 50cm Pink flowers from May to August. Young leaves in salads, young
shoots/leaves boiled as spring greens.
BONESET Eupatorium perfoliatum P. 200cm White flower on tall stems during summer. Medicinal.

BORAGE Borago officinalis A. 100 cm Beautiful blue, star like flowers all summer. Use in fruit cup,
salads and garnish. Mild cucumber flavour.

BOX COMPACT Buxus microphylla E. P. 30cm Slow growing, forms a small rounded mound of dark
green leaves. Useful for small hedges, containers etc.

BOX ROTUNDIFOLIA
Buxus sempervirens 'Rotundifolia' E.P. 1-3m Evergreen shrub with large, rounded, curled leaves. Suitable
for larger hedges & topiary.

BOX SEMPERVIRENS
Buxus sempervirens P. 300 cm Slow growing shrub for hedges and tubs. Old medicinal herb. Insignificant
flowers.

BROOM DYERS Genista tinctoria P. 75cm Yellow flowers in summer. Small shrub, prefers lime free
soil. Prune after flowering.

BROOM, SPANISH
Spartium juncea P. 250 Large, highly scented yellow flowers on almost leafless rush like stems, from
summer to autumn.

BUDDLEIA ALTERNIFOLIA
Buddleia alternifolia P. 3m Neat clusters of fragrant, lilac/purple flowers June - July, narrow grey green
willow like leaves. Deciduous,

BUDDLEIA BLACK KNIGHT


Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight' P. 5m Very dark purple violet flowers Aug-Oct, vigorous shrub with dark
green leaves, white, felty beneath.

BUDDLEIA NANHOENSIS
Buddleia davidii Nanhoensis P. 150cm Violet blue flowers during July. Compact form with slender,
arching branches. Bee & Butterfly shrub.

BUDDLEIA PINK DELIGHT


Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight' P. 4m Very large, clear pink flower spikes during July and August. Bee &
Butterfly shrub. 'Butterfly Bush'

BUDDLEIA ROYAL RED


Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red' P. 400 Fragrant, rich purple red plumes of flowers from Aug - October.
Vigorous growth, Bee & Butterfly shrub.

BUDDLEIA WHITE BOUQUET


Buddleia 'White Bouquet' P. 3m White flowers in early summer, very attractive to butterflies. Good
shaped bush with grey green leaves.

BUGBANE
Cimifuga racemosa P. 50cm Slender bottle brush spikes of fragrant white flowers in summer. 'Black
Cohosh'

BUGLE
Ajuga reptans P. 30 cm Blue spikes of flowers in Summer. Good ground cover. Prefers ordinary, damp
soil, half shade.

BUGLE BRAUNHERZ
Ajuga reptans 'Braunherz' P 15cm Blue flowers from April - June. A mat of very dark, rich purple/bronze
leaves. Form from Germany.
BUGLE BRONZE
Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' P. 30cm Blue flower spikes in Summer. Attractive dark bronze leaves. Good
ground cover.

BUGLE BURGUNDY GLOW


Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' P. 30cm Pale blue flowers . Tricolour leaves, pink, blue and cream. Very
pretty ground cover plant in damp places.

BUGLE RAINBOW
Ajuga reptans 'Rainbow' P. 30 Rich blue flowers held clear of the leaves. Bronze leaves with red and
orange blotches.

BUGLE VARIEGATED
Ajuga reptans 'Variegata' P. 30 Blue flowers. Cream variegated leaves. Good ground cover for banks and
shady places.

BURDOCK
Arctium lappa B. 150 Purple, thistle like flowers, large leaves Roots and leaf stems may be cooked as
vegetables.

CALAMINT
Calamintha officinalis P. 30 Pale lilac flowers in summer. Downy, hairy, mint scented leaves, used for
zucchini, roasts and stews.

CALAMINT GREATER
Calamintha grandiflora P. 30cm Pink/mauve flowers in the Summer. Aromatic leaves. Bee plant. Cottage
garden plant.

CALAMINT LESSER
Calamintha nepeta P 15cm Small pink/mauve drooping flowers in late Summer. Bushy aromatic plant,
suitable for banks. Bee plant.

CAMP. POSCHARSKYANA
Campanula poscharskyana P. 10cm Bell shaped blue flowers from June - Aug. Slight trailing habit, good
for walls, baskets. syn. C pusilla

CAMPANULA NETTLE-LEAVED
Campanula trachelium P. 70cm Blue-purple, bell shaped flowers on tall stems from June - Sept. Native
woodland plant.

CAMPANULA PEACH L. BLUE


Campanula persicifolia P. 50cm Long spikes of nodding bell shaped blue flowers which appear in
Summer. Good border plant.

CAMPANULA PEACH L. WHITE


Campanula persicifolia P. 50cm Long spikes of white, nodding bell shaped flowers which appear in
Summer.

CAMPANULA PUNCTATA MIX


Campanula punctata . syn. C. nobilis P. 45cm Racemes of 7 cm creamy/white/pink tubular bell shaped
flowers, red dots inside, during summer.

CAMPHOR PLANT
Balsamita major P. 60cm White daisy type flowers in Summer. Long pale silver aromatic leaves. Useful
moth deterrent.

CAMPION, RED
Silene dioica P. 60cm Red, delicately scented flowers opening in evening in summer and early autumn.
Native wildflower plant.
CAMPION, WHITE
Silene alba P. 60cm Delicately scented white flowers opening in evening during summer and early
autumn. Good border plant

CANDYTUFT LITTLE GEM


Iberis sempervirens 'Little Gem' P. 10cm White flowers during spring, compact and dwarf form of
Candytuft, very suitable for rockery or sink gardens.

CANDYTUFT PERENNIAL
Iberis sempervirens P. 30cm Dense, rounded white flowers, April/May. Evergreen perennial with dark
green leaves.

CAPER SPURGE
Euphorbia lathyris B. 50cm Bright yellow flowers. Hardy biennial plant with green spiky leaves . Said to
keep away moles. Can be irritant.

CARDOON Cynara cardunculus P. 2m Large, blue/purple 'thistle' flowers. Large, dramatic plant, silvery
pointed leaves. Edible roots/leaves.

CARRAWAY
Carum carvi B. 40cm White flowers in June/July. Use young leaves in salads, seeds in cakes, cheese,
soups, bread and cabbage.

CATMINT
Nepeta racemosa (N. mussinii) P. 15cm Lavender blue flowers all Summer. Good edging and container
plant with grey foliage. Cats also enjoy it

CATMINT LEMON
Nepeta racemosa var. citriodora P. 15cm Pretty blue flowers in late summer, fragrant lemony leaves. Low
growing, useful edging plant.

CATNIP
Nepeta cataria P. 80cm Small white flowers and grey aromatic leaves Popular with cats, make catnip mice
with dry leaves Bee plant

CATNIP LEMON
Nepeta cataria 'Citriodora' P. 60cm White flowers in summer. Lemon scented leaves, used for seasoning.
Popular with cats and bees.

CEANOTHUS PUGET BLUE


Ceanothus 'Puget Blue' P. 3m Rich lilac blue flowers in May-June. Glossy, dark green leaves. Bee plant.
'Californian Lilac'.

CELANDINE GREATER
Chelidonium majus P. 100 cm Small yellow flowers in late Spring and Summer. "Swallow-wort" useful
for warts. Caustic poisonous juice

CELANDINE LESSER
Ranunculus ficaria P. 10cm Bright shiny gold flowers in Spring . Common name "Pilewort". Astringent
poisonous juice

CELERY - WILD
Apium graveolens B. 40cm White flowers June-August. Strong celery flavour. Use for soups, flavourings,
young leaves in salads.

CENTUARY,COMMON
Centaurium erythraea B. 30cm Pretty pink flowers in July . Used to flavour vermouth and for medicinal
gastric herb teas. Native wildflower.
CEPHALARIA ALPINA
Cephalaria alpina P. 2m Long stalked, pale yellow, scabious like flower heads late summer. syn. Scabiosa
alpina.

CEPHALARIA GIGANTEA
Cephalaria gigantea P. 2.5m Primrose yellow flower heads on branching stems in late Summer &
Autumn. Giant, or yellow Scabious.

CHAMOMILE DOUBLE
Chamaemelum nobile 'Flore Plena' P. 6cm Creamy white double flowers. Apple scented creeping foliage.
Use fresh, dried for teas & pot pourri.

CHAMOMILE, DYERS
Anthemis tinctoria P. 70cm Attractive and prolific yellow flowers in succession from early August
onwards. Dye plant.

CHAMOMILE DYERS 'IDEN'


Anthemis tinctoria 'Iden' P. 50cm Attractive white, yellow centred flowers from July - Sept. slightly
silvery foliage. Dye plant.

CHAMOMILE, GERMAN
Matricaria chamomilla A. 50cm Single white daisy flowers with yellow centres all Summer. Use flowers
fresh or dried for herb tea & as a hair rinse.

CHAMOMILE ROMAN
Chamaemelum nobile P. 40cm Single white daisy flowers. Use fresh or dried for tea, pot pourri &
cosmetic use. Sweet smelling foliage.

CHAMOMILE TRENEAGUE
Chamaemelum nobile 'Treneague' P. 3cm Non flowering chamomile for lawns. Sweet apple herb scent.
Prefers slightly damp soil. No mowing.

CHAMOMILE WARGRAVE
Anthemis tinctoria 'Wargrave' P. 50cm Creamy white flowers with yellow centres in June/July . Silvery
green leaves. Aromatic and decorative.

CHERVIL
Anthriscus cerefolium A. 50cm White flowers May - August Fresh green delicate leaves with anise
flavour for all culinary use

CHICORY Cichorium intybus B. 50cm Pretty china blue flowers open daily throughout Summer. Root
used dried & ground for coffee

CHINESE LANTERN
Physalis alkekengi var. franchetti P. 75cm White flowers. The brilliant orange/red 'lanterns' are invaluable
for Autumn colour, dry for winter.

CHIVES
Allium schoenoprasum P. 20cm Purple flowers. Decorative & edible. Mild onion flavoured leaves,
garnish, salads, herb butters, etc.

CHIVES - GARLIC
Allium tuberosum P. 25cm Splendid white flowers, use in salads. Delicious mild garlic flavoured leaves
for all culinary garnish.

CHIVES GARLIC 'BLUE'


Allium tuberosum var. P. 25cm Splendid, bluish edible flowers, delicious mild garlic flavoured leaves for
salads and garnish
CHIVES WHITE
Allium schoenoprasum alba P. 20cm Edible white flowers and mild onion flavoured leaves to use in
salads.

CISTUS PROSTRATE
Cistus var. ( prostrate) P. 5cm Pretty white flowers in May. Evergreen trailing variety with dark green oval
leaves.

CLOVER CRIMSON
Trifolium incarnatum A 30cm Rich red, soft flower heads, useful for dried flowers, save seeds each year

CLOVER- FOUR LEAF


Trifolium purp. quadrifolia .P 15cm White flowers in June. Purple markings on green leaves which can be
three, four or five lobed.

CLOVER - RED
Trifolium pratense P. 15cm Red flowers May - September. Use leaves and flower heads in salads. Good
bee plant.

COLTSFOOT
Tussilago farfara P. 30cm Yellow flowers in Feb. . Strong round leaves appear after flowers. Excellent
medicinal, but very invasive.

COLUMBINE ALPINE BLUE


Aquilegia alpina P. 40cm Dainty plant with clear blue flowers in May - June . Root,flower & leaf
medicinal properties. Poisonous.

COLUMBINE (WILD FORM)


Aquilegia vulgaris P. 45cm Blue flowers May/June. True wild form of Aquilegia. Medicinal plant.

COMFREY
Symphytum officinale P. 100 cm Purple flowers in June . Handsome medicinal and culinary herb. Leaves
for green manure and compost.

COMFREY BLUE
Symphytum caucasicum P. 80cm Clusters of azure blue flowers in Spring,large clumps of soft green
leaves. Suitable for wild garden.

COMFREY BOCKING
Symphytum 'Bocking 14' 1 m. Pink flowers. Specially selected by the Henry Doubleday Research
Association as particularly suitable for compost and making liquid plant food/

COMFREY - DWARF
Symphytum grandiflora P. 30cm Creamy white flowers February/March. Dwarf form,good ground cover
in moist shade situations.

COMFREY -DWARF VARIEGATED


Symphytum grandiflora varieg P. 15cm Bell shaped flowers blue/white -tinged pink . Brightly variegated
gold/green leaves, useful for compost.

COMFREY 'HIDCOTE'
Symphytum grandifloram 'Hidcote' P. 30cm Pretty blue and pinkish flowers during April/May. Useful
ground cover, leaves useful for compost.

COMFREY 'HIDCOTE PINK'


Symphytum roseum var. P. 45cm Cymes of pale pink and white flowers in mid to late Spring. Leaves
good for compost. Bee plant.
COMFREY IBERICUM
Symphytum ibericum P. 60cm Cymes of red tipped buds open to pale yellow flowers in late Spring.
Leaves good for compost. Bee plant. Syn. S. grandiflorum.

COMFREY - PEREGRINUM
Symphytum peregrinum P. 1m Brilliant blue flowers in June. Long pointed leaves Forms a large clump,
leaves useful for compost.

COMFREY- RUSSIAN
Symphytum x uplandicum var. P. 100 cm Sky blue flowers . Large bright leaves, grows in sun or partial
shade. Leaves useful for compost.

CONEFLOWER , PURPLE
Echinacea purpurea P. 80 cm Purple, daisy type flowers with prominent cone shaped centre in late
Summer. Medicinal.

CONEFLOWER, WHITE SWAN COREOPSIS ANNUAL


Coreopsis tinctoria A. 50cm Rusty red and yellow daisy type flowers in summer. Fine cut foliage. Annual
coreopsis. 'Tickseed'

CORIANDER
Coriandrum sativum A. 45 cm White flowers. Excellent culinary herb,use young leaf in Indian curries and
chutney,salads etc.

CORIANDER VIETNAMESE
Polygonom odorata HHP 30cm Moisture loving half hardy plant with lemon coriander, ginger, chillie
aroma & flavour. Useful for stir fry.

COT LAV. EDWARD BOWLES


Santolina pinnata 'Edward Bowles' P. 30cm Cream button flowers from June to August. Aromatic pale
green leaves. Evergreen, useful for hedges.

COT. LAV. LEMON QUEEN


Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Lemon Queen' P. 25cm Cream button flowers in June. Fine green aromatic
foliage. Very pretty small shrub or hedging plant.

COT. LAV. 'PRETTY CAROL'


Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Pretty Carol' P. 30cm Yellow button like flowers in summer. Evergreen,
aromatic, dark grey foliage. Useful small hedge.

COT. LAVENDER CHAMAECYP


Santolina chamaecyparissus P. 30cm Yellow button flowers in summer. Aromatic coarse silver/grey
foliage. Low hedging plant. Moth repellent

COT. LAVENDER LAMBROOK SILVER


Santolina chamaecyparissus var.P. 75cm Yellow button flowers in summer above dense silvery foliage.
Fragrant. Sun, good drainage, useful mounding or hedge plant.

COT. LAVENDER NEAPOLITANA


Santolina pinnata ssp. neapolitana P. 30cm Cream coloured button flowers in June . Aromatic grey leaves
which dry well for winter use.

COT. LAVENDER VIRENS


Santolina ssp rosmarinifolia var. virens P. 25cm Lemon yellow flowers on long stems. Dense hummocks
aromatic, thread like, bright green foliage.

COT. LAVENDER VIRIDIS Santolina ssp rosmarinifolia var. viridis P. 25cm Yellow button flowers in
June. Fine, dark green, aromatic leaves. Good plant for foil to brighter flowers.
COTONEASTER DAMMERI
Cotoneaster dammeri syn. C. humifusus P. 10cm Prostrate branches form roots where they touch the soil,
dense ground cover. Red berries. White flrs.

COWSLIP
Primula veris P. 15 cm Yellow spring flowers. May be used for a soothing tea or wine
Use flowers as edible garnish.

CRANESBILL, BLOODY
Geranium sanguineum P. 30cm Long succession of pinky/red flowers June - August .
Easy border plant, good ground cover.

CRANESBILL, CUT LEAVED.


Geranium dissectum P. 35cm Pink flowers from May to August. Native plant found on hedge banks and
wasteland. Wildflower.

CRANESBILL LILAC BLUE


Geranium lilac blue P. 60cm Prolific sky blue flowers during June and July. Form of meadow cranesbill.

CRANESBILL, MEADOW
Geranium pratense P. 60cm Blue flowers from June - September. Deeply indented leaves. Native wild
plant

CREEPING JENNY - GOLDEN


Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' P. 4cm Bright yellow flowers over a long period . Golden leaves,
creeping habit suitable for damp shady areas.

CUCKOO FLOWER, LADIES SMOCK


Cardamine pratensis P. 45cm Lilac flowers on slender stems in spring. Forms a clump of green leaves,
divided into round leaflets.

CUMIN Cuminum cyminum A. 15cm White flowers and feather leaves. Prefers sunny position. Leaves
/seeds used in pickles and curries.

CUPID'S DART
Catananche caerulea P. 60cm Pretty violet blue flowers on silvery papery bracts all summer. Grey green
leaves. Useful for drying

DANDELION
Taraxacum officinale P. 30cm Use blanched leaves in salads, roots roasted and ground for coffee, flowers
for wine. Safe diuretic.

DILL
Anethum graveolens A. 100 cm Yellow flowers June - Oct. Bright green feathery leaves, use in salads,
fish. Flowers/seeds for pickles.

DOCK - RED VEINED


Rumex rubrifolius P. 30cm Red flowers . Attractive, veined red/green leaves. Use when young and tender
for garnish and salads. Self seeding.

DRAGONHEAD
Dracocephalum moloavicum A. 40cm Attractive blue flowers in June/July. Forms a bushy plant with
aromatic leaves. Bee plant.

DROPWORT
Filipendula vulgaris P. 50cm Rounded white flowers in Summer . Upright perennial with fern like foliage.
Native wildflower.
ELDER
Sambucus nigra P. 2-4m Flat, creamy white flowers in June. Flowers and berries may be used for teas and
wine. Deciduous.

ELDER DISSECTUM
Sambucus nigra f. 'Lacinata' P. 2-4m White flowers in June. Flowers and berries useful for teas and wine
making. Fine cut, light green leaves.

ELDER - GOLD
Sambucus nigra 'Aureus' P. 2-4m White flowers in June, flowers and berries for tea & wine making.
Leaves greenish yellow, golden later.

ELDER GOLD CUT LEAVED


Sambucus racemosa 'Plumosa Aurea' P 2-4m Star shaped, creamy yellow flowers late spring, red fruits.
Deciduous bronzey foliage maturing to golden.

ELDER 'GUINCHO PURPLE'


Sambuccus nigra var. P shrub 4 m Dark green leaves which turn blackish purple, then red in Autumn.
Pinkish flowers with purple stalks.

ELDER - PURPLE
Sambucus nigra ' Purpurea' .P 2-4m White/pink flowers in June. Vigorous and striking shrub, handsome
purple/black leaves.

ELDER 'SUTHERLAND GOLD'


Sambuccus 'Sutherland Gold'

ELDER - VARIEGATED
Sambucus nigra 'Marginata' P 2-4m White flowers in June. Cream variegated foliage, very decorative
when used for contrast.

ELECAMPANE
Inula helenium P. 200 c m Large yellow flowers in August. Magnificent plant if allowed sufficient space.
Large leaves. Medicinal.

EMPEROR'S MINT
Micromeria sps. P 30 cm 30 cm Small flowers, fragrant, mint scented leaves. Found growing near to
Hadrian's villa near Rome.

ERYNGIUM PLANUM
Eryngium planum .P 90cm Deep blue flowers in summer, heart shaped leaves. Origin Eastern Europe.
Eryngium - Sea Holly.

EUCALYPTUS - LEMON
Eucalyptus citriodora H. H. P. 5m Small half hardy tree with very aromatic juvenile leaves Useful teas,
flavouring food, dry for pot pourri.

EVE. PRIMROSE ACAULIS GOLD


Oenothera acaulis 'Aurea' P. 20cm Beautiful yellow flowers, slightly scented, produced every day during
summer.

EVE. PRIMROSE FIREWORKS


Oenothera 'Fireworks' P. 40cm Spikes of fragrant cup shaped yellow flowers in summer. Reddish stems,
glossy green foliage.

EVE. PRIMROSE ODORATA


Oenothera biennis odorata P. 100cm Peach coloured flowers scattered up long slender stems from June -
Sept. Pale green pointed leaves.
EVENING PRIMROSE
Oenothera biennis P 150cm Yellow flowers, delicately scented in evening. Use young leaves, flowers in
salads. All parts edible.

EVENING PRIMROSE ACAULIS


Oenothera acaulis P. 10cm Large, cup shaped white/pink flowers from June - August. Tuft forming rock
plant.

EVENING PRIMROSE, DWARF


Oenothera missouriensis dwarf P. 10cm Succession of large, yellow, bell shaped flowers July-August.
Spreading form.

EVENING PRIMROSE,
Large. Oenothera glaziouana P. 100cm Large yellow flowers, slightly scented, produced every day during
summer. syn. O. Lamarcisiana

EVERLASTING PEA
Lathyrus latifolius (mixed) P. 4-5 m Smothered in red, rose or white flowers during summer. Hardy
perennial climber, rapid growth.

FENNEL BRONZE
Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum' P. 150cm Yellow flowers in July on long stems. Rich bronze foliage,very
decorative. Good culinary and digestive.

FENNEL - FLORENCE
Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce P. 150cm Usually grown as an annual, the anise flavoured bulb at base of
leaves swells. May be used cooked or raw/grated.

FENNEL - GREEN
Foeniculum vulgare P. 150cm Yellow flowers July - Sept. Leaves and stalks for flavouring fish, sauces,
salads. Aids digestion.

FENUGREEK
Trigonella foenum-graecum A. 25cm White flowers May - July . Young leaf and ripe seeds for culinary
uses and seasoning in oriental dishes.

FEVERFEW - DOUBLE
Tanecetum parthenium double white P. 40cm White, daisy type flowers all Summer. Aromatic leaves are
helpful some forms of migraine, tonic.

FEVERFEW - GOLDEN
Tanecetum parthenium 'Aureum' P. 25cm White flowers in June. Attractive green/gold foliage, often turns
brighter gold when mature. Tonic.

FEVERFEW - GREEN
Tanecetum parthenium P 50cm White flowers June - August. Single flowered form. Known to be helpful
for migraine and as tonic.

FEVERFEW SANTANA
Tanecetum parthenium santana P. 15cm White/yellow double flowers. Very aromatic with pale green
divided leaves.

FIG , BROWN TURKEY


Ficus carica P Small tree Large leaves and familiar brown/purple fruits. Best planted against wall or in
sheltered site.

FIGWORT WATER
Scrophularia auriculata 'Variegata P. 100cm Small fig shaped flowers, grown for its very bright variegated
foliage from spring to autumn, moist soil.
FLAX
Linum perenne P. 25cm Pretty, sky blue flowers produced in succession all Summer. Delicate feathery
foliage.

FLAX RED
Linum grandiflorum rubrum A. 30cm Small round red flowers in Summer. Fairly fast growing annual
with lance shaped green leaves.

FLEABANE
Pulicaria dysenterica .P 25cm Golden daisy flowers July - Sept. Increases by underground stems, damp,
Inula dysenterica.

FOX & CUBS


Pilosellum aurantiacum P. 30cm Clusters of orange, daisy like flowers in summer, with hairy green
leaves. Wildflower. syn. P. Hieracium

FOXGLOVE
Digitalis purpurea B. 150cm Purple,mauve or white flowers June-August. Well known decorative border
plant. Digitalin. Poisonous

FOXGLOVE LARGE YELLOW


Digitalis grandiflora ambigua P. 80cm Yellow flowers opening in succession on tall stems during summer.

FOXGLOVE MERTONENSIS
Digitalis x mertonesis B. 100cm Attractive strawberry red flowers produced from June - August. Good
border plant.

FOXGLOVE PARVIFLORA
Digitalis parviflora B. 100cm Attractive cream flowers during summer. Narrow dark green leaves. Good
border plant.

FOXGLOVE, WOOLLY
Digitalis lanata P. 40cm Yellow flowers in June. Felty leaves. Medicinal plant, only for use by qualified
practitioner. Poisonous

FOXGLOVE YELLOW
Digitalis lutea B. 100cm Yellow flowers June - August. Upright growth. Unusual, attractive plant, long
succession of flowers.

GARLIC
Allium sativum B. 60cm White starry flowers in Summer with strong scent of garlic. Mid green, flat solid
leaves. Culinary bulb.

GAYFEATHER - CRIMSON
Liatris spicata P. 50cm Attractive crimson flower spikes in August. Open sunny situation. Medicinal herb.

GERMANDER - HEDGE
Teucrium variety P. 45cm Rose pink flowers from July to Sept. Taller version of wall Germander with
glossy, dark green leaves.

GERMANDER HEDGE VARIEG.


Teucrium var. variegata P. 40cm Deep pink flowers in late Summer Dark evergreen leaves, cream
variegation especially when young.

GERMANDER - WALL
Teucrium chamaedrys P. 20cm Deep pink flowers in Summer Dark green shiny evergreen leaves. Bee
plant.
GHOST BRAMBLE
Rubus biflorus. P. Cl. Good winter shrub, develops silver white stems. Edible yellow fruit. Climber or
ground cover.

GIPSYWORT
Lycopus europaeus P. 50cm Small white bell shaped flowers June - September. A dye plant, produces a
useful black dye. Medicinal.

GLOBE ARTICHOKE, GREEN


Cynara scolymus P 150cm Large heads developing into bold, thistle like blue flowers. Decorative, large
silvery leaves. Useful vegetable. Bee plant.

GLOBE THISTLE
Echinops ritro P. 120cm Masses of globe like, steel blue heads. Superb plant centre/back of border.
Excellent for cut flowers.

GOAT'S RUE
Galega officinalis P. 100cm Mauve or white flowers all summer. 'French lilac'. Vigorous growth, light
green leaves. Veterinary herb.

GOATS RUE, WHITE


Galega officinalis 'Alba' P. 100cm White flowers all summer. 'French lilac'. Vigorous growth, attractive
light green leaves. Veterinary herb.

GOLDEN ROD - MEDIUM


Solidago variety P. 100cm Yellow flowers from July to Sept. Clump forming perennial with dark green
leaves.

GOLDEN ROD, SHORT


Solidago virgaurea P. 20cm Yellow flowers in August/September. Tall stems. Dye plant. Medicinal.

GOLDEN ROD - TALL


Solidago var. P 200cm Sprays of yellow flowers in late Summer and Autumn. Clump forming perennial
with lance shaped leaves.

GOOD KING HENRY


Chenopodium bonus-henricus P. 50cm Yellow/green flowers May/June. Leaves/young shoots used as
vegetable. Rich in iron,calcium, vitamins B, C.

GRASS 'BOWLES GOLDEN'


Millium effusum 'Aureum' P. 60cm Yellowish flowers in May/July, grown for bright yellow/green leaves,
ideal to brighten up dull corners.

GRAVELROOT
Eupatorium purpureum P. 200cm Purple flowers in late Summer on graceful tall plant . 'Joe-pie weed'.
Leaves vanilla scented. Dye plant.

GROUND IVY
Glechoma hederacea P. 5cm Blue flowers March - June. Evergreen perennial , good ground cover. Old
medicinal herb.

HAREBELL
Campanula rotundifolia P. 15cm Small pale blue flowers on mid green stems. Small oval leaves .
Beautiful native wildflower.

HEARTSEASE
Viola tricolor A . 10cm Very pretty yellow, white,purple flowers. Self seeding . Edible & Medicinal.
'Johnny-jump-up'
HEDGE HYSSOP
Gratiola officinalis P. 30cm Pretty spires of white or pink flowers July - September. Best in shady, damp
soil.

HELICHRYSUM SPLENDIDUM
Helichrysum splendidum P. 50cm Yellow flowers . Silvery grey leaves covered with fine down. Cut back
in Spring to keep good shape.

HELIOTROPE CHATSWORTH
Heliotropium Chatsworth H. H. P. 40cm Very free flowering aromatic purple flowers Summer -
November. Tender perennial, protect from frost.

HELLEBORUS
Helleborus foetidus P. 60cm Pale green flowers during winter and spring. Evergreen perennial. Will
tolerate shade conditions. 'Stinking Helleborus'

HERB ROBERT
Geranium robertianum P. 45cm Pink flowers from April - September. Shade and woodland plant.
Medicinal. Wildflower.

HERB ROBERT WHITE


Geranium robertianum 'Album' P. 15cm Small white flowers late Summer. Self seeding, ferny leafed
perennial. Shade & woodland plant.

HIBISCUS CANNABINUS
Hibiscus cannabinus P. 2m. Tall plant, interesting leaves. Flowers insignificant.

HONESTY WHITE
Lunaria annua alba B. 40 cm White flowers in spring, followed by silvery seed pods, useful for winter
decoration. Fast growing biennial.

HONEYSUCKLE BELGICA
Lonicera periclymenum 'Belgica' P. Climber. Fragrant, creamy yellow, flushed red flowers from May
onwards. Bee plant.

HONEYSUCKLE FRAGRANTISSIMUS
Lonicera 'Fragrantissimus' P. shrub Fragrant creamy white flowers all winter. Bushy spreading shrub, dark
green deciduous leaves.

HONEYSUCKLE 'HALLIANA'
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' P Cl. Pale, sweetly scented flowers aging to dark yellow, spring and again
through the summer. Vigorous evergreen.

HONEYSUCKLE SEROTINA
Lonicera serotina P. cl. Creamy white, streaked dark red/purple flowers in late summer. Bright red berries.
Dutch Honeysuckle.

HOP FUGGLES VAR.


Humulus lupulus P. Climb Rapid, green annual growth, twining. Use young shoots in salads. Cook as
asparagus. Dry hop flowers for sleep pillows and pot pourri.

HOP GOLDEN
Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' P. Climber Yellow/green flowers September. Rapid twining growth. Bright gold
leaves, very decorative trained over archway or pergola.

HOREHOUND BLACK
Ballota nigra P. 45cm Purple flowers June - October. Medicinal plant. Leaves tend to have strong bitter
odour.
HOREHOUND, WHITE
Marrubium vulgare P 35cm White flowers June - October. Grey leaves with woody stems . Bitter
medicinal herb, cough candy.

HORSERADISH
Armoracia rusticana P. 45cm White flowers May/June. Roots culinary and medicinal uses. Stimulates
appetite, circulation. Can be invasive.

HOUNDS TONGUE
Cynoglossum officinale B. 60cm Dark purple, cup shaped flowers Tall bushy growth. Used in past times
as herbal remedy. Wildflower.

HOUSELEEK
Sempervivum tectorum P. 10cm Dark red flowers June - August . Rosettes succulent leaves, cooling and
astringent for insect bites/burns.

HOUSELEEK RUBRA
Sempervivum tectorum rubra P. 5cm Red flowers June - August. Spiky leaved evergreen perennial, good
ground cover on rockery or banks.

HOUT. CORDATA CHAMELEON


Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' P. 20cm White flowers June-September. Colourful leaves
yellow/green/bronze/ red variegations. Damp.

HOUT. CORDATA FLORE PLENO


Houttuynia cordata 'Flore Pleno' P. 20cm Double white flowers June - Sept. Herbaceous aromatic, green
leaves Prefers damp conditions. HY

HYSSOP, BLUE
Hyssopus officinalis P. 45cm Beautiful gentian blue flowers from July to Sept., very attractive to bees and
butterflies. Culinary, medicinal.

HYSSOP GIANT
Agastache urticifolia P. 80 cm Purple, white or pink flower spikes up to 8 cm long late summer. Bold,
architectural plant.

HYSSOP GIANT YELLOW


Agastache nepetoides P. 180 cm. Yellow-green flower spikes in summer. Plant enjoyed by bees. Best
grown at back of border.

HYSSOP MEXICAN GIANT


Agastache mexicana P. 80 cm Long pink to crimson whorled spikes . Aromatic young leaves flavouring
/teas. Mexican Bergamot

HYSSOP, PINK
Hyssopus officinalis roseus P. 45cm Pink flowers July - September. Use in stews, sparingly in salads. Dry
flowers for tea.

HYSSOP ROCK
Hyssopus officinalis ssp. aristatus P. 25cm Rich ,deep blue flowers summer, loved by bees and butterflies.
Compact growth, useful hedging,

HYSSOP, WHITE
Hyssopus officinalis albus P. 45cm White flowers July to September. Attractive to bees and butterflies.
Culinary, Medicinal.

INDIAN PHYSIC PLANT


Gillenia trifoliata P. 50 cm Clusters of dainty pink flowers in summer. Wiry branching stems. Sun or part
shade. in crevices.
JACOBS LADDER. FOLIOSISSIMUM
Polemonium foliosissimum P. 1m Long flowering display of lavender blue flowers with yellow centre in
June/July. Mid-green ferny leaves.

JACOBS LADDER. PAUCIFLORUM


Polemonium pauciflorum P. 45cm Cream and red trumpet shaped flowers June - July. Unusual form of
Jacobs ladder.

JACOBS LLADDER. PULCHERRIMUM


Polemonium pulcherrimum P. 40cm Spikes of blue flowers, yellow centres with peach coloured anthers.
Shorter than most Polemonium.

JACOBS LADDER - APRICOT DELIGHT


Polemonium carneum P. 50 cm A profusion of Apricot and lilac blooms over a long period during
summer. Sun.

JACOBS LADDER - BLUE


Polemonium caeruleum P. 45cm Blue flowers with orange/yellow centres in June/July. Clump forming
perennial. Attractive seed heads.

JASMINE PARKERI
Jasminum 'Parkeri' P. 1.5m White jasmine flowers during summer. Attractive gold green leaves. Grows
into an attractive soft shrub.

JASMINE SUMMER
Jasminum officinalis P. climber Clusters of fragrant white flowers, woody twining stems summer/autumn.
Semi-evergreen to deciduous.

JASMINE SUMMER GOLDEN VARIEG.


Jasminum offic. 'Aureum' P. climber Clusters of fragrant white flowers summer/autumn, twining stems.
Semi-evergreen to deciduous shrub.

JASMINE, WINTER VARIEG.


Jasmine nudiflorum variegata P. climber Clear yellow flowers on leafless stems from December until
Spring. Variegated green/gold leaves in summer

JERUSALEM SAGE
Phlomis fructicosa P. 80cm Unusual yellow flowers rather like cockscombs in June/July. Aromatic grey
foliage. Bushy, grey leaved.

JUNIPER FEMALE
Juniperus communis female P. 400 cm Flowers May/June. Small bushy tree, requires male & female to
ensure fruit. Good diuretic. Berries culinary.

JUNIPER MALE
Juniperus communis male P. 400 cm Flowers May/June . Small bushy tree, requires male & female to
ensure fruit. Good diuretic.

KNAPWEED
Centaurea nigra 30/40cm Reddish purple flowers on globular knob like heads in summer. Native
wildflower & good insect plant. Old medicinal

KNAPWEED GREATER
Centaurea scabiosa P. 60cm Small, thistle type mauve flowers, followed by decorative silvery seed heads.
Wildflower.

KOREAN MINT
Agastache rugosa P. 30 cm Pale mauve flowers in summer.. Perennial with pale green leaves and distinct
smell of mint. Medicinal.
LADIES MANTLE
Alchemilla mollis P. 35cm Yellow flowers in June, decorative when dried. Pale green fan shaped
leaves.Young leaves used in salads.

LADIES MANTLE DWARF Alchemilla erythropoda P. 15cm Green/yellow flowers June - August. Very
decorative small ground cover plant silvery leaves. Medicinal.

LAMBS EAR
Stachys lanata P. 40cm Silver flower spikes, small pinky/white flowers June/July. Large, felty, silvery
leaves. Ground cover.

LANDCRESS
Barbarea verna A. 60cm Yellow flowers in Summer. Spicy watercress flavour, use small tender leaves for
salads. Very hardy.

LAVENDER ANGUSTIFOLIA
Lavandula angustifolia P. 80 cm. Long, aromatic, purple flower heads mid to late summer. Aromatic grey
foliage. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER 'ARABIAN NIGHTS'


Lavandula x intermedia var. P. 60cm Very fragrant mid blue flowers in summer. Aromatic grey green
leaves. Useful culinary and border plant. Well drained soil.

LAVENDER 'ASHDOWN FOREST''


angustifolia var. P. 40 cm Blue aromatic flowers, with useful compact growth habit. good border lavender.

LAVENDER BOWLES
Lavandula 'Bowles' variety P. 60 cm Aromatic purple flowers May to September. Grey green fragrant
foliage.

LAVENDER 'BOWLES EARLY'


Lavandula angustifolia var. P. 50cm Profusion of mid blue fragrant flowers on short stems in summer.
Compact habit, grey-green leaves. Sun, well drained soil.

LAVENDER CEDAR BLUE


Lavandula angustifolia 'Cedar Blue' P.60cm 60cm Spikes of fragrant purple flowers, mid to late summer.
Grey aromatic foliage.Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER DENTATA SILVER


Lavandula dentata var. candicans H.H.P. 50 cm Pale mauve flowers in June and July. Soft, grey, furry,
aromatic leaves. Protect from frost. LAVENDER DWARF WHITE Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Alba' P.
30 cm. Aromatic white flowers, short stems in summer. Sunny dry site. Grey, aromatic leaves, compact
bush.

LAVENDER ENGLISH L.
angustifolia x latifolia P. 30-50cm Light blue to lilac flowers in summer. Silvery grey/green leaves. Very
aromatic

LAVENDER FOLGATE
Lavender angustifolia 'Folgate' P. 50 cm Aromatic purple flowers on long stems during summer. Good,
strong growing form of large lavender.

LAVENDER FRENCH Lavandula stoechas P. 40 cm. Aromatic, long lasting purple flowers. Aromatic
leaves. Requires sheltered situation in cold areas.

LAVENDER FRING FAVOURITE.


Lavandula angustifolia 'Fring Favourite' P. 60 cm. Dark blue, aromatic flowers July - October. Medium
sized lavender, aromatic leaves. Bee/butterfly plant.
LAVENDER GRAPPENHALL
Lavandula x intermedia 'Grappenhall' P. 80 cm. 80cm Large, pale mauve, aromatic flowers August long
stalks. One of largest forms. Aromatic silver leaves.

LAVENDER GROSSO
Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' P. 90 cm Aromatic, mid blue flowers, tall stems, flowering June - Sept.
Grey/blue leaves, (lavender/rosemary scent)

LAVENDER , HIDCOTE
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' P. 30 cm. Dark purple, aromatic flowers. Neat growth. Aromatic leaves.
Good hedging plant. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER HIDCOTE PINK


Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Pink' P. 50 cm Pink flowers throughout summer. Neat, compact plant,
aromatic grey foliage. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER IMPERIAL GEM


Lav. x intermedia 'Imperial Gem' P. 50 cm Aromatic purple flowers. Rounded bush,aromatic silver green
leaves. Good flow hedging. Hidcote type.

LAVENDER 'IMPRESS PURPLE'


Lavandula x intermedia var. 75cm Fragrant lavender blue flowers in mid and late summer. Grey-green
leaves. Delightful cultivar from N. Zealand. Sun, good drainage.

LAVENDER 'JAMES COMPTON'


Lavandula stoechas ssp. pedunculata var. P. 60cm Dark purple flowers on long bracts early summer.
Aromatic grey-green leaves. Rare lavender. Full sun, good drainage. Protect in Winter.

LAVENDER JEAN DAVIS


Lavandula angustifolia 'Jean Davis' P. 50 cm. Aromatic pink flowers during summer. Aromatic green/grey
leaves. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER LARGE WHITE


Lavandula alba P. 50 cm. Aromatic white flowers, very long stalks, mid summer- autumn. Large, silvery
leaves. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER LATIFOLIA
Lavandula latifolia (L. spica) P. 80 cm Aromatic purple/blue flowers in summer. Very open habit,
grey/green foliage. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER LODDEN BLUE


Lavandula angustifolia 'Loddon Blue' P. 50 cm Purple/ lilac flowers in summer, aromatic grey green
leaves, compact habit of growth. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER LODDEN PINK


Lavandula angustifolia 'Lodden Pink' P. 50 cm. Aromatic pink flowers July - October. aromatic
silver/green leaves. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER LULLINGSTONE CASTLE


Lavandula x intermedia 'Lullingstone Castle' P. 80 cm. Aromatic blue flowers. Wide, needle shaped,
aromatic leaves of dark grey-green colour. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER MOROCCAN
Lavandula lanata x angustifolia P. 60cm Profuse dark blue flowers on short slender stems in summer,
bright silver foliage. Outstanding hardy lavender. Good drainage, sun.

LAVENDER, MUNSTEAD DWARF


Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead Dwarf' P. 30 cm. Aromatic purple flowers in summer. Aromatic leaves.
Compact bush, good for low hedges. Bee/butterfly
LAVENDER OLD ENGLISH
Lavandula spica P. 80 cm. Long, aromatic blue flower heads on tall stalks. Long, aromatic grey foliage.
Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER PAPILLON
Lavandula stoechas 'Papillon' P.50 cm. Aromatic lilac blue bracts which emerge from the flower heads.
'Butterfly lavender'. Scented foliage.

LAVENDER PINK
Lavandula angustifolia nana 'Rosea' P. 50 cm. Aromatic pink flowers in summer, aromatic leaves,
compact habit. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER PINNATA
Lavandula pinnata HHP. 50 cm Tall, very attractive spiky blue flowers. Aromatic, fern shaped grey/green
leaves. Protect from frost.

LAVENDER PRINCESS BLUE


Lav. x intermedia 'Princess Blue' P. 50 cm Aromatic blue/purple flowers, Aromatic leaves. Munstead type.
Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER ROYAL PURPLE


Lav. x intermedia 'Royal Purple' P. 40 cm. Aromatic, rich purple flowers. Aromatic leaves. Late flowering
variety. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER SAWYERS
Lavandula 'Sawyers' P. 50 cm Aromatic dark blue flowers in summer, aromatic silvery, woolly leaves.
Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER SEALE
Lavandula x intermedia 'Seale' P. 80 cm. Aromatic lavender flowers on long stems. Large, aromatic
silver/grey leaves. Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER STOECHAS 'HELMSDALE' L. stoechas 'Helmsdale' P. 40 cm Dark purple flower bracts


with pretty purple 'flags'. Aromatic French Lavender. Sunny sheltered position, good drainage.

LAVENDER STOECHAS 'MARSHWOOD'


L stoechas 'Marshwood.' P. 40 cm Dark purple flower bracts with upstanding pink 'flags. Attractive,
aromatic French Lavender. Sheltered position, good drainage.

LAVENDER TWICKEL PURPLE


Lavandula x intermedia 'Twickel Purple' P. 50 cm. Aromatic rich purple flowers. Medium sized lavender
with broad grey/green aromatic leaves. Bee/butterfly

LAVENDER, VERA
Lavandula intermedia 'Vera' 40 cm. Aromatic, round shaped, mid purple flowers. Aromatic grey foliage.
Bee/butterfly plant.

LAVENDER VIRIDIS
Lavandula viridis H.H.P. 50 cm Aromatic white flowers, rounded green bracts. Green, slightly hairy, very
aromatic leaves. Protect from frost.

LEMON BALM
Melissa officinalis P. 80cm White flowers June - Sept. Delicious lemon scented & flavoured leaves, use
for tea,drinks, salads etc.

LEMON BALM ALL GOLD


Melissa officinalis 'All Gold' P. 60 cm Bright gold leaves, best grown in shade as leaves may scorch
brown in full sunshine. Uses - as Lemon Balm.
LEMON BALM VARIEGATED
Melissa officinalis 'Aurea' P 80 cm White flowers June - September. Very attractive gold/green variegated
leaves. very beautiful in Spring.

LEMON GRASS
Cymbopogon citratus H H P. 60 cm Well known flavouring for teas and food. Used in many international
dishes. Requires protection in Winter.

LEMON VERBENA
Aloysia triphylla H H P. 100 cm Misty pale blue/white flowers June - Oct. Aromatic leaves, for tea &
cooking. Protect from frost.

LIQUORICE
Glycyrrhiza glabra P. 150 cm Blue/purple and white flowers. Upright perennial with large leaves. Root
flavouring and medicinal use. LOBELIA Lobelia inflata P. 25 cm NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESENT.

LONICERA NITIDA GOLD L.


nitida 'Baggesens Gold' P. 1.2 m Dense colourful bushy shrub. Tiny rounded leaves golden all Summer,
yellowish green in Autumn.

LOOSESTRIFE , DOTTED
Lysimachia punctata P. 80cm Clusters of yellow flowers from June August. Pale green hairy leaves.

LOOSESTRIFE , LARGE YELLOW


Lysimachia vulgaris P. 60 cm Pretty yellow flowers from June - August. Natural wild plant, normally
found on shady banks.

LOOSESTRIFE, PURPLE
Lythrum salicaria P. 90 cm Tall purple flower spikes June - August. Normally found in wet or marsh
conditions, semi/shade. syn. L. virgatum

LOOSESTRIFE, ROSY GEM


Lythrum salacaria 'Rosy Gem' P. 90 cm. Pretty rosy/pink spikes of flowers, long stems during summer.
Bushy plant. Sunny position.

LOVAGE
Levisticum officinalis P. 200 cm Yellow flowers June - August. Dark green large leaves, excellent
culinary plant, rich savoury flavour.

LOVE-IN-A-MIST
Nigella damascena 'Persian Jewels' HA 45 cm Many pretty flower colours, feathery leaves. Good cut
flower, attractive seed pods to dry for decoration.

LUNGWORT AZUREA
Pulmonaria angustifolia ssp. azurea P. 30 cm Blue flowers in early Spring. Dark green leaves. Most of the
leaves disappear in Winter.

LUNGWORT BOWLES RED


Pulmonaria rubra 'Bowles Red' P. 35 cm Cheerful, bright red flowers in early Spring. Pale green leaves.

LUNGWORT 'GLACIER'
Pulmonaria var. P. 30cm Pretty white flowers late winter, early spring. Cut back after flowering to
encourage attractive, spotted new leaves. Semi shade.

LUNGWORT LONGIFOLIA
Pulmonaria longifolia P. 30 cm Vivid blue flowers from May to June. Evergreen, long narrow spotted
foliage. Good for shaded area.
LUNGWORT MOLLISSIMA
Pulmonaria mollissima P. 45 cm Heads of tubular, blue-violet flowers in spring. Long, very softly hairy
leaves.

LUNGWORT OFFICINALIS
Pulmonaria officinalis P. 35 cm Pink/blue flowers in early Spring. Pointed green leaves spotted with
silver. Salad herb, medicinal .

LUNGWORT SACCHARATA
Pulmonaria saccharata P. 35 cm Dark red/blue flowers in early Spring. Pointed green leaves spotted with
silver. Salad herb, medicinal.

LUNGWORT SISSINGHURST WHITE


Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White' P. 20 cm White ,funnel shaped flowers Feb /May. Semi-
evergreen with mid green, paler spotted leaves.

LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA
Lychnis chalcedonica P. 30 cm Rich red flowers in early Summer. Clump forming perennial with mid
green foliage.

LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA PINK


Lychnis chalcedonica Pink P. 30 cm Beautiful pink flowers in summer. Semi-evergreen shrub.

LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA WHITE


Lychnis chalcedonica 'Alba' P. 90 cm. White flowers, each shaped like a Maltese cross. Summer
flowering. Herbaceous perennial.

MACE
Achillea ageratum P. 50cm Small creamy bunches of flowers June - September Aromatic narrow leaves.
Flavouring for soups, stews.

MADDER
Rubia tinctorum P. 70 cm Cream flowers June/July . Whirls of reddish green leaves Second year roots
yield a rich natural dye.

MALLOW COMMON
Malva sylvestris P. 1 m Edible pink flowers in Summer. Fully hardy with narrow mid green leaves.
Attractive seed heads.

MALLOW MAURITIANA
Malva sylvestris mauritiana P. 1.2 m Rich purple pink flowers with deep purple veins May - September.
Mid green frilly edged leaves.

MALLOW MUSK PINK


Malva moschata rosea P. 50 cm Pink lightly scented flowers all Summer. Green fine cut leaves.
Flowers/young leaves used in salads.

MALLOW MUSK WHITE


Malva moschata alba P. 50 cm White flowers June - September. Green fine cut leaves, Flowers & young
leaves used in salads.

MALLOW ZEBRINA
Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina' P. 120 cm White to pink flowers in summer. Rich, dark purple, flame like,
markings from flower centres.

MARIGOLD CORN
Chrysanthemum segetum A. 45cm The wildflower that used to be seen everywhere in cornfields.
MARIGOLD POT
Calendula officinalis A. 3 0 cm Yellow/orange flowers June/September. Petals fresh, dried for salads,
soups,rice biscuits. Digestive tea.

MARJORAM ACORN BANK


Origanum vulg aureum 'Acorn Bank' P. 30 cm Pink flowers July - Sept. Bright gold leaves. Spreading
plant, effective edging plant. Mild culinary.

MARJORAM COMPACT
Origanum vulgare 'Compactum' .P 15 cm 15 cm Beautiful pink flowers July/Sept. Small form, aromatic
leaves. Good for small garden/containers.

MARJORAM COUNTY CREAM


Oreganum vulgare 'County Cream' P. 35cm Light pink flowers in July/September. Golden variegation
around edges of leaves. Very pretty.

MARJORAM CRETICUM
Origanum creticum P. 30 cm Purple flowers in July and September. Useful culinary. Bee/butterfly plant.

MARJORAM DWARF
Origanum P. 20 cm Pink flowers in summer, heart shaped, dark green, aromatic leaves. Culinary.

MARJORAM FRENCH
Origanum onites x French P. 30 cm White flowers July/Sep. Golden/green leaves, warm spicy aromatic
flavour. Attractive garnish.

MARJORAM GOLD SPLASH


Origanum vulgare 'Gold Splash' P 30 cm Pink flowers July - Sept. Green leaves with gold 'Splash'. Trim
back early Summer for new growth.

MARJORAM GOLDEN
Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' P. 20 cm Pink flowers July - Sept. Decorative bright golden foliage. Leaves
may 'scorch' in full sun. Bee/butterfly.

MARJORAM GOLDEN CURLY


Origanum vulg 'Aureum Crispum' P. 30 cm Pink flowers mid Summer. Very attractive green/gold curly
leaves. Useful culinary garnish.

MARJORAM GOLDEN SHINE


Origanum vulgare 'Golden Shine' P. 30 cm Pink flowers July - Sept. Form of golden Marjoram slightly
shiny, rounded leaves. Culinary. Bee/butterfly.

MARJORAM GOLDEN TIPPED


Origanum vulgare 'Gold Tip' P 30 cm Pink flowers July - Sept. Green leaves with gold tip or 'Splash'.
Trim back early Summer for new growth.

MARJORAM, GREEK
Origanum vulgare (Greek form) P. 40 cm White flowers July/Sept. Warm spicy flavouring for meats,
stuffings etc. Italian and continental cooking.

MARJORAM GREEK VAR.


Oreganum vulgare Greek form P. 20cm White flowers in summer.Small pale green aromatic leaves,
strong flavour. Bee/butterfly plant.

MARJORAM NORTON GOLD`


`Origanum vulgare 'Norton Gold' P. 20 cm Numerous purple flowers in clusters, late summer. Gold/green
leaves. Excellent in containers or rockery.
MARJORAM, 'OREGANO'
Origanum vulgare P. 40 cm Pink flowers July - Sept. Requires warm site to develop full flavour. Useful
for all culinary work.

MARJORAM POT
Origanum onites P. 40 cm Beautiful purple flowers July/August. Aromatic leaves for culinary use. Dries
well for winter.

MARJORAM POT VARIETY


Origanum onites (from seed) P. 40 cm Purple, pink or white flowers summer, aromatic leaves, suitable for
culinary use. Flowers dry well.

MARJORAM PRISMATICUM
Origanum prismaticum P. 40 cm Pretty purple flowers from July-Sept. culinary, flowers dry for
decoration. Bee/butterfly plant.

MARJORAM, SWEET KNOTTED


Origanum majorana A. 30 cm White flowers in knots on stems. Silky grey/green leaves. Strong, sweetly
aromatic culinary herb.

MARJORAM THUMBLES VAR Origanum vulgare 'Thumbles var.' P 30 cm Pink flowers July - Sept.
Good strong growing Marjoram. Foliage gold tinged in Summer.

MARJORAM TYTTANTHUM
Origanum tyttanthum P. 40 cm Rich purple flowers from July - Sept. Aromatic foliage. Flowers dry well
for winter decoration. Bee/Butterfly

MARJORAM WEBBS WHITE


Origanum 'Webbs White' P. 50 cm Masses of small, pure white flowers crown the top of the plant July to
Sept. Green aromatic foliage.

MARJORAM WINTER
Origanum heracleoticum P. 30 cm White flowers, bushy, low growth of evergreen leaves. Useful culinary.
Bee/butterfly plant.

MARSH - MALLOW
Althaea officinalis P. 100 cm Pink flowers July - September. Large downy leaves. All parts are edible.
Excellent medicinal plant.

MEADOW RUE
Thalictrum aquilegifolium P. 100 cm Fluffy multiple heads of rose, white flowers from late summer
onwards. Wildflower .

MEADOWSWEET
Filipendula ulmaria P. 100 cm Sweet scented, creamy flowers in June/July. Strewing herb. Dry flowers for
Tisane. (Natural aspirin)

MEADOWSWEET DOUBLE Filipendula ulmaria P. 1 m Sweet scented, creamy flowers in June/July.


Strewing herb. Dry flowers for Tisane. (Natural aspirin)

MEADOWSWEET GOLDEN
Filipendula ulmaria 'Aurea' P. 60 cm Insignificant flowers . Bright golden leaves, best grown in part shade
and damp situation.

MEADOWSWEET VARIEGATED
Filipendula ulmaria 'Variegata' P. 60 cm Creamy white flowers appear in mid Summer. Leafy perennial,
attractive green and gold foliage.
MELILOT
Melilotus officinalis B. 150 cm Yellow flowers, Dry for aromatic use,'new mown hay' scent. Flavouring
for cheese & animal fodder.

MELILOT WHITE
Melilotus officinalis albus P. 150 cm A profusion of small white flowers. Dry for aromatic use,'new mown
hay' scent. Flavouring for cheese.

MEXICAN ORANGE
Choisya ternata P. 2 m Heads fragrant white flowers May/June & again later. Evergreen with glossy rich
aromatic foliage.

The Mentha family is enormously wide ranging in flavour, scent and ability to spread.Scent is very
subjective, depending on memory and happy or other occaisions. Therefore, we will not all like the
same mint for sauce or tea. My favourite for tea, sauce, salads and fruit is 'Moroccan' mint.

I named this particular mint many years ago when developing mass growing of herbs for food.

I hoped the name would emphasise its quality and clarity of oils/scent/flavour.

MINT APPLE
Mentha suaveolens P. 80 cm Blue flowers July/Sept. Large round hairy leaves with subtle flavour of
minty apples.

MINT APPLE VARIEGATED


Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata' P. 35 cm Blue flowers July/Sept. Green and white variegated apple scented
leaves. 'Pineapple Mint'.

MINT BASIL
Mentha piperita citrata 'Basil' P. 60 cm Blue flowers July/Sept. Iden Croft Herbs plant. Rich, sweet
aromatic, dark green/purple leaves.

MINT BOWLES APPLE


Mentha x villosa alopecuroides P 100 cm Blue flowers July/Sept. Rich fruity flavour. Hybrid of
Applemint and Spearmint.

MINT BREVIFOLIA
Mentha brevifolia P 60cm Bushy growth, bright leaves. Interesting scent and flavour.

MINT BUDDLEIA,
Mentha longifolia 'Buddleia' P. 30 cm Mauve flowering mint from July - September, like buddleia
flowers. grey, downy, aromatic foliage.

MINT 'BUDDLEIA' BLUE


Mentha longifolia 'Buddleia' var. P. 60 cm 60 cm Blue buddleia type flowers from July - September. Grey,
aromatic, downy foliage.

MINT CHARTREUZE
Mentha piperita var. 'Chartreuze' P. 60cm Delightful scent when leaves are crushed. Useful for containers
on patio etc.

MINT CHOCOLATE
Mentha piperita. citrata 'Chocolate' P. 60 cm Blue flowers. Chocolate scented when leaves are crushed.
Useful for adding scent to containers, tubs.

MINT CORSICAN
Mentha requienii P. 3 cm Tiny purple flowers, minute leaves. Peppermint scented. Creeping ground cover
shady, damp places.
MINT CRISPA BLACK
Mentha var. 'Crispa Black' P. 45 cm Blue flowers from July-Sept. Aromatic with attractive, curly, dark
green leaves. Bee/Butterfly Plant.

MINT CRISPULA
Mentha crispula. Part of National Collection.

MINT CURLY Mentha 'spicata var. 'Crispa' P. 40 cm Blue flowers July/Sept. Bright green curly leaves
Aromatic, decorative form of Spearmint. Bee/Butterfly

MINT DUMONTOSUM
Mentha dumontosum . Part of National Collection.

MINT EAU-DE-COLOGNE
Mentha piperata citrata 'E de Cologne' P 45 cm Whorls of pinky mauve flowers July-Sept. Bronze green
leaves with warm, spicy scent.

MINT ENGLISH LAMB


Mentha spicata 'English Lamb' P. 60 cm Large leaved form of spearmint. Useful for all culinary and
aromatic purposes.

MINT ERECT MITCHAM


Mentha piperita var. 'Erect Mitcham' 35cm Blue flowers in summer. Interesting mint with strong scent.

MINT FOLKESTONE
Mentha x arvensis 'Folkestone' P. 30 cm 30 cm Pink flowers from July/Sept. Bright green foliage, small
rounded leaves Wildflower.

MINT 'GARDEN MINT'


Mentha variety P. 45cm Useful mint variety with good flavour for sauces and salads.

MINT GINGER
Mentha gracilis variegata P 30 cm Whorls of pinky mauve flowers. Pretty gold/green variegated leaves
Warm spicy scent. Bee/Butterfly

MINT GRACILIS
Mentha x gracilis P. 30 cm 30 cm Whorls of pinky mauve flowers from July to September. Warm, spicy
scented, green leaves.

MINT GUERNSEY
Mentha spicata (Guernsey form) P. 50 cm 50 cm White flowers during summer, glossy oval pale green
leaves. Good culinary mint. Bee/Butterfly Plant.

MINT HORSEMINT
Mentha longifolia P. 80 cm 80 cm White flowers from July - Sept. Pointed long hairy leaves. Aromatic.
Can be invasive.

MINT JAPANESE
Mentha arvensis piperascens P. 60 cm Blue flowers from July to September. Japanese origin.

MINT LACERATA
Mentha lacerata P. Blue flowers. Rounded, mid green leaves. aromatic, good culinary plant.

MINT LEMON
Mentha piperata citrata 'Lemon' P. 30 cm 30 cm Blue flowers July/Sept. Round leaves, delicious
lemon/mint scent. Useful aromatic and culinary mint.

MINT 'LIME'
Mentha piperita citrata 'Lime' P. 45 cm 45 cm Crushed leaves release a lime mint scent. Origin.
Netherlands.
MINT MANDELIENSIS
Mentha aquatica ''Mandeliensis' P. 45cm Aromatic, narrow green leaves, pointed with serrated margins.

MINT MARY MITCHAM


Mentha piperita var. 'Mary Mitcham' P 45cm Interesting aromatic leaves, peppermint mixed with
spearmint. Strong flavour for cooking or tea. MINT MOBILLEI Mentha suaveolens insularis 'Mobillei'
Part of National Collection.

MINT MOROCCAN
Mentha spicata 'Moroccan' P. 40 cm 40 cm Blue flowers July/Sept. An IDEN hybrid, one of the best clear,
sweet mints for culinary use, teas, sauces.

MINT NILE VALLEY


Mentha spicata'Nile Valley' P. 60 cm Form of mint collected from Nile Valley. Good culinary flavour.

MINT PEPPERMINT BLACK


Mentha x piperita piperita var. 45cm Rosy purple flowers from July - Sept. Dark red/green leaves. Strong
peppermint flavour, digestive tea.

MINT PEPPERMINT WHITE


Mentha piperita officinalis P. 30 cm Strong peppermint flavoured green leaves. Very aromatic, culinary.
Good for tea.

MINT ROVERCHONII
Mentha suaveolens 'insularis 'Roverchonii' Part of National Collection. MINT RUBRA RARIPILA
Mentha smithiana 'Rubra raripila' P. 45 45 cm Blue flowers from July-Sept. Red tinged stems, large
leaves with good flavour. Reasonably rust resistant.

MINT SILVER
Mentha x longifolia P. 60cm Lilac flowers in late summer, silvery green downy leaves. Decorative and
aromatic bee/butterfly plant. Rich, moist soil, sun or part shade.

MINT SPANISH FURRY


Mentha spicata (Spanish form 1) P. 50 cm White flowers from July-Sept. Pale green, soft leaves. Form of
mint from Spain

MINT SPEARMINT
Mentha spicata P. 80 cm Pale blue flowers June - October. 'Garden Mint.' Fresh, aromatic green leaves for
all culinary purposes.

MINT SPEARMINT BLACK


Mentha spicata nigra P. 35 cm Blue flowers July/Sept. Dark green, aromatic leaves, good culinary flavour
and attractive appearance.

MINT SPEARMINT CURLED


Mentha spicata 'Crispa' P. 60 cm Pretty blue flowers during summer. Attractive plant, curled spearmint
flavoured leaves.

MINT SPEARMINT TASHKENT


Mentha spicata crispa var. 'Tashkent' P. 60cm Strong growth, attractive crinkled leaves, very disease &
rust resistant. Excellent culinary mint.

MONKSHOOD
Aconitum napellus P. 50cm Tall spikes of blue flowers in Summer. Very attractive, well known historic &
medicinal plant. POISONOUS.

MOTHERWORT
Leonurus cardiaca P. 150 cm Small pink flowers July - September. Attractive, deeply segmented foliage.
Medicinal use.
MOUNTAIN MINT Pycnanthemum pilosum P. 45 cm Pale pink flowers . Not true mint so does not
spread . Peppermint scented.

MULLEIN CANDY SPIRES


Verbascum phoenicum P. 70 White,pale pink,salmon or purple flowers in summer. Elegant border plant.
Loved by bees. Sun/part shade.

MULLEIN, GREAT
Verbascum thapsis B. 200 cm Yellow flowers open on tall stems July - September. Grey felt like leaves.
Also known as 'Aaron's Rod'.

MYRTLE
Myrtus communis P. 1-3 m shrub Very pretty fragrant white flowers autumn. Aromatic evergreen shrub.
Berries as spice, Sheltered site.

MYRTLE DWARF
Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina P. 70 cm Fragrant white flowers October - Nov. Small leafed aromatic,
evergreen dwarf form. Sheltered site.

NASTURTIUM, ALASKA
Tropaeolum majus A. 24 cm` Attractive mixed flower colours, leaves marbled with cream on light green.
Delicious in salads & garnish.

NASTURTIUM, TOM THUMB


Tropaeolum majus A . 30 cm A twining climber, brightly coloured edible flowers & leaves. Seeds may be
pickled as 'mock capers'.

We are developing a large collection of Nepeta which are on display in their own long bed in our
National Collections area of the garden. They may be seen at their best from June/July onwards.

NEPETA CAMPHORATA
Nepeta camphorata P. 50 cm Small white flowers June - August . Bushy aromatic perennial with bright
green leaves.

NEPETA D'ANDRE CHAUDRON


Nepeta 'Souv. D'Andre Chaudron' P. 30 cm Blue flowers during summer. Useful herbaceous plant, with
strongly scented leaves.

NEPETA GRANDIFLORA
Nepeta grandiflora P 100 cm Long, tubular, blue flowers, tall stems. Flowers opening in succession June-
Aug. Aromatic leaves.

NEPETA LANCEOLATA
Nepeta lanceolata P. Spikes of pinkish white flowers in summer. Narrow, aromatic, lance shaped leaves,
prefers stony ground.

NEPETA NERVOSA
Nepeta nervosa .P 20 cm Violet blue flowers June - August. Bushy growth. Interesting and decorative
aromatic plant.

NEPETA SIX HILLS GIANT


Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' P' 60cm Abundant mauve/blue flowers June - Sept.. Strong growing Nepeta with
aromatic grey/green leaves.

OLEARIA SOLANDRI
Olearia solandri P. 60 cm Aromatic white flowers from July - Oct. Neat shrub, small golden leaves.
Attractive stem colour in winter.
ONION EVERLASTING
Allium cepa 'Perutile' P. 40 cm Rarely flowers . Upright, rounded grey-green leaves shoot from base.
Useful as culinary flavouring.

ONION TREE
Allium cepa var. profilerum P. 30 cm White flowers. Small onion bulbs produced at tops of leaves.
Interesting plant. 'Egyptian Onion'.

ONION WELSH
Allium fistulosum P. 45 cm Large, decorative white globe flowers heads July - Sept. Larger leaf than
chives. Flavouring/soup herb.

ORACH - RED
Atriplex hortensis rubra A. 1 m. Tall slender plant, rich red/purple leaves, useful for garnish. Beautiful
colour contrast. Self seeding.

ORIGANUM HERRENHAUSEN
Origanum hybridum 'Herrenhausen' P. 60 cm Violet flowers, followed by purple bracts from July to
October. Aromatic leaves. German origin.

ORIGANUM 'HOPLEY'S'
Origanum laevigatum Hopley's P. 40 cm 40 cm Cloud of tiny purple ,very decorative flowers August -
September. Not culinary herb. Bee & Butterfly plant.

ORIGANUM LAEVIGATUM
Origanum laevigatum P. 35 cm 35 cm Tiny, long lasting, mauve/purple flowers on slender stalks July -
Sept. Not culinary . Bee & Butterfly plant.

ORIGANUM LAEVIGATUM VAR. IDEN


Origanum laevigatum seedling P. 35 cm 35 cm Pink, long lasting clouds of flowers over a long period
during summer. Not culinary.

ORIGANUM ROSENKUPPEL
Origanum laevigatum 'Rosenkuppel' P. 35 cm 35 cm Large, long lasting purple flower heads in late
summer. Very decorative and good bee plant.

ORRIS ROOT
Iris 'Florentina' P. 1 m Pale mauve flowers May/June. Roots are dried for use as fixative in pot pourri.
When dried smells of violets.

OXEYE DAISY
Leucanthemum vulgare P. 50 cm White/yellow daisy flowers June - October. Leaves deeply cut.
Wildflower. Bee & butterfly plant .

OXLIP Primula elatior P. 20 cm Primrose type flowers on long stems, wildflower and butterfly plant.

PARSLEY, FRENCH
Petroselinum crispum B. 60 cm White flowers in Summer, (best removed). Strong growth, flat leaf,
strong flavour.

PARSLEY, HAMBURG
Petroselinum hortense var. tuberosum B. 30cm White crisp roots with sweet parsnip flavour. Damp, rich
soil.

PARSLEY, ITALIAN GIANT


Petroselinum hortense P. 40 cm Flat, dark green leaves with a strong parsley flavour. Hardier than most of
the curled varieties.
PARSLEY, MOSS CURLED
Petroselinum crispum B. 50 cm Yellow flowers June-September (removE). Grows best in moist soil.
Vitamins A B C & Iron.

PASQUE FLOWER
Pulsatilla vulgaris P. 15 cm Early flowering purple Anemone. Silvery silky leaves and stems. Pretty fluffy
seed heads Medicinal plant.

PEL. ATOMIC SNOWFLAKE


Pel.. 'Atomic Snowflake' H.H.P. 25 cm. Mauve flowers May/October. An attractive green/white
variegated leaf. Scent almost like Lemon Verbena.

PEL. ATTAR OF ROSES


Pel..'Attar of Roses' H.H.P. 50 cm. Pink flowers May - October. Vigorous plant with rose scented leaves.
Culinary.

PEL. CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT


Pel. tomentosum 'Choc. Peppermint' H.H.P. 30 cm. Mauve flowers May - October. Large plant with soft
leaves,brown marked. Strong peppermint scent.

PEL. CITRIODORUM Pelargonium 'Citriodorum' H.H.P. 30 cm. Pink flowers May - October. Small
form. Leaves have distinct rose scent.

PEL. CITRONELLA
Pel.. 'Citronella' H.H.P. 30 cm. Mauve flowers May - October. Citrus scented leaves. PEL. CLORINDA
Pel.. 'Clorinda' H.H.P. 50 cm. Large rose pink flowers May - October. Large, cedar scented leaves.

PEL. CRISPUM
Pelargonium crispum H.H.P. 30 cm. Tiny pink flowers on tips of stems May - October. Firm upright
growth, small crinkled lemon scented leaves.

PEL. CRISPUM VARIEG


Pel.. crispum 'Variegatum' H.H.P. 30 cm. Small cream and white lemon scented leaves on upright stems,
tipped with tiny pink flowers. Very attractive.

PEL. FRAGRANS
Pelargonium fragrans H.H.P. 20 cm. Small white flowers May - October. Compact plant with small soft
silvery green leaves, nutmeg scented.

PEL. GRAVEOLENS
Pelargonium 'Graveolens' H.H.P. 50 cm. Mauve flowers May-October. Vigorous plant, rose/lemon
scented leaves. (Used for extracting 'oil of Geranium')

PEL. GREY LADY PLYMOUTH


Pel.. 'Grey Lady Plymouth' H.H.P. 50 cm. Mauve flowers. May - October. Large, citrus scented leaves,
prettily variegated in green/silver.

PEL. LADY PLYMOUTH


Pel.. 'Lady Plymouth' H.H.P. 50 cm. Mauve flowers May - October. Variegated green and cream leaves,
citrus scented. Form of Graveolens.

PEL. LORD BUTE


Pelargonium 'Lord Bute' H.H.P. 30 cm. Rich crimson flowers May - October. Large oval shaped leaves.

PEL. ORANGE KING


Pelargonium 'Orange King' H.H.P. 80 cm. Purple/mauve flowers May - October. Large leaves, orange
scented. Strong growth. (Also known as 'Mabel Grey').
PEL. TOMENTOSUM
Pelargonium tomentosum H.H.P. 40 cm. White flowers May - October. Large, velvety soft, peppermint
scented leaves. Delightful texture. Strong growth - keep pinched back.

PENNYROYAL CREEPING
Mentha pulegium P. 10 cm Purple flowers August - Sept. Vigorous prostrate creeping growth .
Peppermint scent. Damp soil.

PENNYROYAL UPRIGHT
Mentha pulegium ÒUpright' P. 30 cm Purple flowers in 'whorls' through Aug - Sept. Bright green,
peppermint scented leaves, prefers damp soil.

PERIWINKLE GREATER
Vinca major P. 30 cm Clear blue flowers in Spring. Trailing carpeting plant green foliage. Will grow in
dry and shady places.

PERIWINKLE GREATER
Varieg. Vinca major variegata P. 30 cm Sky blue flowers in Spring. Trailing carpeting plant,
cream/green/gold variegation. Will grow in dry shade.

PERIWINKLE LESSER Vinca minor P. 15 cm Blue flowers in February. Small dark green leaves. Will
provide a good ground cover in semi shade.

PERIWINKLE LESSER. PURPLE


Vinca minor variety. P. 20 cm Plum purple flowers produced in spring. Small glossy green leaves on
trailing stems. Banks and dry shade.

PERIWINKLE LESSER SILVER


Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata' P. 20 cm Blue flowers in February. Decorative trailing plant, green/pale
cream leaves. Useful for banks, dry areas.

PHLOMIS VISCOSA
Phlomis viscosa P. 50 cm Unusual yellow flowers June - July. Sub shrub with grey, downy, arrow shaped
leaves.

PHUOPSIS STYLOSA
Phuopsis stylosa P. 30 cm Showy rose pink flowers in whorls, narrow slender leaves. Late Spring &
Summer flowering. Rapid low growth.

PINK ALPINE
Dianthus alpinus P. 2O cm Compact habit with pink flowers and narrow grey leaves.

PINK CLOVE
Dianthus caryophyllus P. 20 cm Very fragrant pink flowers June - August. Grey, mat forming foliage.

PINK COTTAGE
Dianthus plumarius P. 30 cm Frilly, scented double or single pink flowers, mixture of colours May - Aug.
'Old laced pink'.

PINK DWARF
Dianthus var. P. 15 cm Pink flowers May - August. Very low growing form of Pink with grey foliage.
PINK KNAPPII Dianthus knappii P. 30 cm. Unusual pure yellow flowers June. Loose mat, finely downy,
grey-green leaves. Hungary.

PINK 'MRS SINKINS'


Dianthus 'Mrs Sinkins' P. 20 cm Very sweet scented double white flowers June - Aug. Rather untidy. A
good old favourite of gardeners.
POACHED EGG PLANT
Limnanthus douglasii A. 10 cm Yellow/white Spring flowers like poached eggs. Self seeding, attracts
hoverflies, (natural predators )

POKEROOT
Phytolacca americana P. 200 cm Cup shaped white/green flowers followed by purple berries. Dramatic &
upright.POISONOUS

POTENTILLA MISS WILMOTT


Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Wilmott' P. 30 cm. Panicles of bright rosy- crimson flowers in summer. Good
plant for front of border.

PRIMROSE WILD
Primula vulgaris P. 12 cm. Well known, clear yellow Spring flowers. Flowers may be candied or used in
salads.

PRIVET - GOLDEN
Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum' P. 1 m. + Bright golden leaves, use as hedging or shrub or as feature to
brighten up dull corners of the garden.

PURSLANE GOLDEN
Portulaca oleracea aurea A. 15 cm. Yellow flowers June- July . Excellent salad plant with cucumber
flavoured, crunchy leaves.

PURSLANE GREEN
Portulaca oleracea A. 30 cm. Yellow flowers June - July. Succulent leaves may be cut over long season
for salads and garnish.

PYRETHRUM
Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium P. 60 cm. Daisy type, single flower heads with yellow strip in centre.
Erect growth, aromatic feathery leaves.

RAGGED ROBIN
Lychnis flos-cuculi P. 60 cm Rose red flowers on slender stems in May & June. Native plant, damp soil.

RAGGED ROBIN WHITE


Lychnis flos-cuculi albiflora P. 40 cm. White clustered flowers in mid Summer. Clump forming perennial
with green foliage.

ROSEMARY BENENDEN BLUE


Rosmarinus off.'Benenden Blue' P. 70cm. Dark blue flowers April - June. Fine leaves,upright growth.
Protect in cold weather. Sunny dry position.

ROSEMARY CORSICAN BLUE


Rosmarinus 'Corsican Blue' P. 30 cm Beautiful dark blue flowers in Spring. Arching growth habit. Can be
tender, protect from frost.

ROSEMARY FOTA BLUE


Rosmarinus officinalis 'Fota Blue' P. 30 cm. Dark blue flowers March-May. Soft arching growth in warm
season, protect from frost.

ROSEMARY IDEN BLUE


Rosmarinus var 'Iden Blue' Mid blue, well marked flowers on upright and prostrate stems. Excellent for
containers and walls.

ROSEMARY 'IDEN BLUE BOY'


Rosmarinus var 'Iden Blue Boy' 2 m. Mid blue flowers, prettily marked. Strong, bushy growth, very well
leafed branches. Keep trimmed back. Light, poor alkaline soil.
ROSEMARY 'IDEN PILLAR'
Rosmarinus var 'Iden Pillar' 2 m. Very upright form, strong growth, pale blue flowers with pretty marking.
Prefers alkaline, poor dry soil once established.

ROSEMARY MAJORCA PINK


Rosmarinus officinalis 'Majorca Pink' P. 60 cm. Pink flowers May - August. Protect from frost. All
culinary uses. Upright growth with dense leaves.

ROSEMARY MISS JESSOPP'S UPRIGHT


Rosmarinus off. 'Miss Jessopp's' P. 1 m. Light blue flowers May - June. Strong upright growth. Excellent
for culinary use. Long tender shoots.

ROSEMARY OFFICINALIS
Rosmarinus officinalis P. 150 cm Pale blue flowers March - June. Strongly aromatic leaves for all uses.
Best in sheltered warm situation.

ROSEMARY PINK
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Roseus' P. 60 cm. Pretty pink flowered form, with open habit of growth.

ROSEMARY PRIMLEY BLUE


Rosmarinus off. 'Primley Blue'P. 70 cm. Mid blue flowers,upright growth,strong foliage. Sheltered
position, protect in cold winter.

ROSEMARY PROSTRATE
Rosmarinus lavandulaceous P. 25 cm. Blue flowers, trailing habit. Sun, dry sheltered position. Good in
containers, patios or banks.

ROSEMARY PROSTRATE VAR.


Rosmarinus var. P. 25 cm Mid blue flowers in Spring, glossy green leaves, arching growth habit. Found
near Jerusalem.

ROSEMARY SEVERN SEA


Rosmarinus off. 'Severn Sea' P. 30 cm. Dark blue flowers Feb.-June. Arching habit of growth. May be
trained into interesting shapes.

ROSEMARY SISSINGHURST BLUE


Rosmarinus off. 'Sissinghurst Blue' P. 50 cm Dark blue flowers in late Spring. Upright growth with fine
green leaves. Protect in cold areas.

ROSEMARY TUSCAN BLUE


Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' P. 50 cm. Dark blue flowers, bright green leaves. Sheltered position
in garden. Strong upright growth.

ROSEMARY WHITE
Rosmarinus officinalis var. albiflorus'P. 60 cm Upright white form of culinary Rosemary, tightly leafed on
stems.

RUE
Ruta graveolens P. 75 cm. Small yellow flowers June-July. Aromatic blue leaves. Wear gloves when
handling, irritant

RUE VARIEGATED
Ruta graveolens 'Variegata' P. 75 cm. Yellow flowers June - July. Cream variegations on young growth.
Trim back for bushiness. Irritant.

RUPTURE WORT
Herniaria glabra P. 3cm Mat forming English native, dark green leaves, tiny green flowers. Medicinal
plant.
SAFFLOWER Carthamus tinctoria A. 35 cm. Orange flower heads, rather similar to large thistle head.
Dry for flower arrangments. Dye plant.

SAGE BROAD LEAF


Salvia officinalis (broad leaf) P. 30 cm. Seldom flowers. Large rounded leaves. Bushy plant with
attractive rounded habit of growth. Good culinary.

SAGE BROAD LEAF - FLOWERING


Salvia officinalis (flowering broad leaf) P. 40 cm. 30 cm Short blue flowers May - June. Perennial grey
green aromatic foliage . Leaves for cooking.

SAGE, CLARY
Salvia sclarea B. 100 cm. Large flower spikes lavender, purple or white. Source muscatel oil for
flavouring and perfumes. Digestive.

SAGE GIANT
Salvia officinalis giant P. 35cm Blue flowers June-July. Very large grey green leaves. Takes time to
establish for full potential.

SAGE GINGER
Salvia dorisiana P. 35cm Blue flowers in May/June,very aromatic grey green narrow leaves. Culinary.
Attractive to bees.

SAGE GOLDEN
Salvia officinalis 'Icterina' P. 30 cm. Rarely flowers. Soft gold,cream,green variegated leaves. Very pretty
plant. Good in containers.

SAGE LAVENDER
Salvia lavandulifolia P. 35 cm. Attractive lavender blue flowers May - June. Delightfully aromatic sage.
Dried for pot pourri.

SAGE NARROW LEAF


Salvia officinalis (narrow leaf) P. 50 cm. Pink to purple flowers May - June. Soft grey/green leaves.
Culinary herb with many uses.

SAGE, PAINTED
Salvia horminum (S. viridis) A. 40 cm. Pretty purple and pink flower bracts all Summer. Use in salads
and drinks.

SAGE RED (PURPLE)


Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' P. 35 cm. Bright blue flowers June - July. Rich purple red leaves. Use as a
culinary and decorative. Gargle for sore throat

SAGE SCARLET PINEAPPLE


Salvia elegans 'Scarlet Pineapple' H.H.P. 1 m. Scarlet flowers Autumn. Pineapple scented leaves use in
fruit salads, drinks, sponge cakes. syn. S. rutilans

SAGE TRICOLOUR
Salvia officinalis 'Tricolour' P. 30 cm. Blue flowers. Beautifully variegated leaves, pink, white, purple,
green. Dry sheltered position.

SAGE TRILOBA
Salvia fruiticosa (syn S. triloba) P. 40 cm. Purple flowers in June. Strong flavour, useful for drying. 'Greek
Sage'

SALAD BURNET
Sanguisorba minor P. 25 cm. 25cm Red flowers May-Sept. Pretty leaves, use while young and tender in
salads. Remove flowers to encourage growth.
SALAD ROCKET
Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa A. 100 cm. Use young leaves in salads, hot spicy flavour, Creamy flowers for
garnish. Seed available.

SALVIA ARGENTEA
Salvia argentea P. 45 cm. White/purple flowers in Summer. Rosette of leaves densely covered with silky
silvery hairs.

SALVIA MICROPHYLLA
Salvia microphylla H.H.P. 40 cm. Scarlet flowers June - October. smaller leaf than S. grahamii. Tender,
protect from frost.

SALVIA MICROPHYLLA VAR. . (GRAHAMII)


Salvia microphylla var. mic. H.H.P. 80 cm. Blackcurrant sage. Scarlet flowers in late Summer. Aromatic
leaves. Protect from frost. syn S. grahamii

SALVIA PATENS
Salvia patens H.H.P. 40 cm. Beautiful bright blue flowers August - September. Lift tubers in Autumn,
store like dahlias,plant out in May.

SALVIA PATENS CAMBRIDGE BLUE


Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue' HHP 40 cm Beautiful sky blue flowers in Summer. Lift tubers in Autumn
and store like dahlias over Winter.

SALVIA PERRYHILL
Salvia 'Perryhill' H.H.P. 40 cm. Rich red tubular flowers well displayed June - October. Sheltered
position. Protect from frost.

SAVORY CREEPING
Satureja spicigera P. 6 cm. 5 cm Small white flowers Sept- Nov. Creeping , strongly aromatic leaves.
Useful culinary. syn. S. repandra

SAVORY, SUMMER
Satureja hortensis A. 30 cm. Pinky/white flowers July - Oct. Good with bean and vegetable dishes,
poultry, eggs, fish. Seed available.

SAVORY, WINTER
Satureja montana P. 30cm Pinky white flowers. Useful strong spicy herb. Trim back after flowering, again
in Spring if necessary.

SCABIOUS - DEVILS BIT Succisa pratensis P. 60 cm Purplish blue, sometimes white flowers from July
- Oct. Important meadow wildflower for butterflies & bees.

SCABIOUS, SMALL
Scabiosa columbaria P. 10 cm Blue flowers in Summer. Native wildflower found in dry, grassy areas.
Important Butterfly plant.

SEA CAMPION
Silene vulgaris maritima P. 10 cm White flowers,bladder like bracts June - August. Grey green leaves.
Native wildflower, conservation plant.

SEA CAMPION PINK


Silene uniflora 'Rosea' P. 6cm Pink bladder like flowers in May/August. Forms trailing mat of grey green
rounded leaves.

SEDUM AIZOON
Sedum aizoon P. 20 cm. Large flat heads yellow flowers in July. Most attractive fleshy rosettes of green
leaves. Aizoon - 'ever living'.
SEDUM ALBUM
Sedum album P. 10 cm. White flowers in July. Low growing evergreen perennial with fleshy mid green
leaves.

SEDUM ALBUM CORAL CARPET


Sedum album ''Coral Carpet' P. 5 cm. White flowers June - August. Coral pink carpets of foliage. Fast
growing.

SEDUM CAPA BLANCA S. spathulifolium 'Capa Blanca' P. 5 cm. Yellow flowers in July. Silvery grey
rosettes of leaves. Dense growth.

SEDUM CHLOROTICUM
Sedum album 'Chloroticum' P. 5 cm. White flowers in Summer. Small form of Sedum album with small
fleshy, ball shaped leaves.

SEDUM DRAGONS BLOOD


Sedum spurium 'Dragons Blood' P. 10 cm. Dramatic sprays of carmine red flowers June. Spreading mats
deep red leaves.

SEDUM ROSE ROOT


Sedum rhodiola P. 20 cm. Yellowish green flowers in May - June. green rounded leaves. Roots were used
dried, ground for pot pourri.

SEDUM SPECTABILE
Sedum spectabile P. 45 cm. Massive flower heads, bright rose salmon tinged with bronze in Autumn.
Grey/green fleshy stems, leaves.

SEDUM STAR DUST


Sedum spectabile 'Star Dust' P. 45 cm. White flowers August - October. Unusual form of Sedum
spectabile.

SEDUM WEIMENSTEPHANER GOLD


Sedum 'Weimenstephaner Gold' P. 10 cm. Prolific yellow flowers with bronze tinges July - August. Flat
rosettes of green leaves on long stems.

SELF HEAL PINK LOVELINESS


Prunella grandiflora 'Pink Loveliness' P. 10 cm. Short stems of large pink flowers. Semi evergreen,
spreading mats leaves. Suitable for rock gardens.

SELF HEAL WHITE LOVELINESS


Prunella grandiflora 'White Loveliness' P. 10 cm Short stems large white flowers. Semi evergreen,
spreading mats leaves. Suitable for rock gardens.

SELFHEAL
Prunella vulgaris P. 10 cm. Pretty blue flower spikes in Spring. Creeping habit, green leaves. Medicinal.
Wildflower.

SENECIO SUNSHINE
Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' P. 50 cm Yellow daisy type flowers in summer, Young leaves felty, silvery green,
dark green when mature.

SHOO FLY
Nicandra physalodes A. 80cm Bell shaped violet/blue flowers June - Sept. Fast growing upright annual,
said to repel flies.

SILENE DRUETTS VARIEG.


S. uniflora 'Druetts Varieg' P 10 cm White puff ball flowers on a low mat of variegated, pale yellow
foliage.
SKULLCAP VARIETY
Scutellaria var. P. 45cm Purple flowers, followed by skullcap shaped seed pods Bushy herbaceous
perennial from rhizomes.

SKULLCAP VIRGINIAN
Scutellaria lateriflora P. 50 cm. A mist of tiny blue flowers all summer. Bushy growth. Seed pods
resemble little skullcaps.

SNEEZEWORT
Achillea ptarmica P. 70 cm. Pink/white flowers in Summer. Was once used as snuff and to clear
congestion in head colds.

SNOW IN SUMMER
Cerastium tomentosum P. 1 5 cm White flowers during summer, forming a 'snowdrift' over soft grey
foliage. Ground cover, rapid growth.

SNOWDROP WINDFLOWER
Anemone sylvestris P. 30 cm White fragrant flowers with yellow centres in March/April . Mid green
divided leaves. Carpeting.

SOAPWORT Saponaria officinalis P. 100 cm Pretty pink ruffled flowers. "Bouncing Bet'. Fresh green
leaves. Leaves, roots produce cleansing lather.

SOAPWORT DOUBLE
Saponaria officinalis flora plena P. 100 cm. Pink flowers August - September. Double flowered form of
Soapwort. Cleans old fabrics.

SOAPWORT, ROCK
Saponaria ocymoides P. 10cm Prolific bright pink flowers in May. Very effective in rockery, spreading,
prostrate growth.

SORREL BUCKLER LEAVED


Rumex scutatus P 20 cm. White flowers May - Aug. Small leaves, shield shaped. Delicious sharp lemony
flavour for sauces/salads.

SORREL FRENCH LARGE


Rumex acetosa P. 100 cm Remove flowering stalks. Large tender leaves with sharp flavour useful for fish
sauces,salads and soup.

SQUIRTING CUCUMBER
Ecballium elaterium HHP 20 cm Old medicinal plant, yellow flowers, trailing habit. spiny leaves. Ripe
fruit, explodes to scatter seed.

ST JOHN'S WORT
Hypericum perforatum P. 50 cm. Yellow flowers July - September. Balsam scented when crushed. Very
good medicinal herb.

STRAWBERRY ALEXANDRIA
Fragaria vesca 'P. 20 cm Small, but delicious fruits all summer & early Autumn. Good ground cover.
Leaves & fruit medicinal tonic.

STRAWBERRY ALPINE
Fragaria vesca P. 20 cm. White flowers May-Sept. Small delicious fruits in Summer. Makes good ground
cover. Good tonic herb.

STRAWBERRY PINK PANDA


Fragaria "Pink Panda" P. 15cm Grown for its attractive pink flowers more than its edible fruit. Bee plant.
STRAWBERRY SINGLE
Fragaria vesca 'Monophylla' P. 5 cm. White flowers in late Summer. Pale green pointed edged leaves.
Sweet tasting fruits.

STRAWBERRY WILD
Fragaria vesca P. 20 cm Tiny white flowers and red edible fruits in summer. Native medicinal wildflower.

SWEET ANNIE
Artemisia annua A. 60 cm Tiny yellow flowers. Very aromatic fine green foliage . Particularly useful
when dried for posies or pot pourri.

SWEET CICELY
Myrrhis odorata P. 45cm White flowers. Pretty fern like fragrant leaves. Browny black seed heads.
Reduces acidity in fruit.

SWEET ROCKET
Hesperis matronalis P. 1 m. Scented purple or white flowers in late Spring and Summer. "Dames Rocket".
Sunny position.

SWEET ROCKET, DOUBLE


Hesperis matronalis 'Flore Pleno' P. 45cm Fragrant, double flowered white or lilac flowers in late Spring
and early Summer.

SWEET ROCKET, WHITE


Hesperis matronalis alba P. 60 cm Scented white flowers in late Spring and Summer. "Dames Rocket".
Sunny position.

TANACETUM DENSUM AMANI


Tanecetum densum amani P. 20 cm Yellow, daisy like flowers in Summer. Grey, fern like, clump forming
foliage. Dislikes wet conditions.

TANSY CURLED
Tanecetum vulgare 'Crispum' P. 100 cm. Yellow button flowers July - September. Bright green feathery
curled leaves. Very decorative.

TANSY, PLAIN LEAF


Tanecetum vulgare P. 1m Bright yellow button flowers July - September. Bright green divided leaf.

TARRAGON FRENCH
Artemisia dracunculus P. 40 cm. Superb culinary herb. Trim shoots, to encourage fresh growth. Warm
sheltered site, protect in Winter.

TEAZLE
Dipsacus fullonum B. 2 m. Large blue thistle like heads, spiny stems. Heads useful for decoration. Still
used for 'napping ' best cloth.

THISTLE- BLESSED
Cnicus benedictus A. 30 cm. Blessed thistle. Young leaves may be used in salads. Once considered a 'cure
all', used in herbal tonics.

THISTLE COTTON (SCOTCH)


Onopordum acanthium B. 2.5 m. Dramatic tall plant with silver grey downy leaves. Thistle type heads.
Requires staking.

THISTLE, MILK
Silybum marianum A. 200 cm. Very attractive thistle, strong silver variegations on leaves. Young leaves,
peeled stems and roots edible
THRIFT
Armeria maritima P. 20cm Pink flowers, almost continuous in Summer. Tufty leaves. Good rockery and
edging plant.

THRIFT FORMOSA
Armeria alliacea Formosa Hybrids P. 30 cm. Pink flowers on long stems in May. Tufts of green foliage.
Rockery plant.

THRIFT WHITE
Armeria maritima 'Alba' P. 20 cm. White flowered form of sea pink. Forms an evergreen hummock.

THYME - ALBUS
T. serpyllum albus P. 5 cm White flowers June /July. Tiny green leaves form a flowing mat. Good contrast
in thyme lawn or path.

THYME - ANNIE HALL


T. serpyllum 'Annie Hall' P. 5 cm Pink flowers in summer. Bright green spiky leaves, flowing habit, good
ground cover.

THYME -ARCHERS GOLD


T. vulgaris x citriodorus 'Archers Gold' P 15 cm 15 cm Pretty pink flowers, dense and bushy growth.
Bright green leaves turning to rich gold later in season.

THYME - AZORICUS - now T. CILICIUS


T. azoricus (cilicius) P. 5 cm Pink flowers late spring. Textured, green spiky leaves, Also known as T.
caespititius, T. micans or T. cilicius

THYME 'BERTRAM ANDERSON'


Thymus x citriodorus var. E. P. 10cm Pink flowers in early Summer, a low growing, mounding thyme
with golden green leaves. Butterfly & Bee. Paths, banks etc and tubs.

THYME - 'BRESSINGHAM PINK'


T. doerfleri 'Bressingham Pink' P. 5 cm Pink flowers in May and June. Dark green leaves, creeping,
attractive texture as a ground cover.

THYME - BROAD LEAF


T. pulegioides P.15 cm. 15 cm Deep pink flower spikes late Summer. Dark green oval leaves, Culinary,
strong flavour. Ground cover.

THYME -CAESPITITIUS 'AUREUS'


T. caespititius 'Aureus' P.8 cm 8 cm Pale pink flowers August. Delightful small bush of tiny gold/green
leaves. Good rockery/container plant.

THYME - CAMPHORATA
T. camphorata P. 15 cm Attractive leaf texture, interesting camphor like scent when bruised. Mauve
flowers in June July

THYME 'CAROL ANNE'


Thymus 'Carol Anne' P. 5cm Pink flowers in Summer and vivid gold and green variegated leaves make
this an ideal carpeting evergreen. Trim after flowering.

THYME - CILIATUS
T. cilatus P. 2 cm Pretty pink flowers, fast spreading with very long, thin, grey woolly leaves. Trail over
wall or rockery.

THYME - COCCINEUS
T. serpyllum coccineus P. 5 cm Very rich crimson-red flowers during June & July, the brightest flower
colour in this range of thymes.
THYME - COCCINEUS MAJOR (1)
T. serp. coccineus 'Major' P. 5 cm Large rich crimson flowers, contrasting well with the dark green glossy
leaves.

THYME - COCCINEUS MINOR


T. serpyllum coccineus 'Minor' P. 5 cm Deep pink flowers from June till late August, close growing dense
mats of green leaves.

THYME - COCCINEUS VAR.


T. coccineus var. P. 5 cm Pale red flowers in late spring. Low, spreading plant with pale green leaves.

THYME - COMOSUS
T. comosus P. 10 cm Pink flowers in June/July. Rounded growth habit, interesting flower and leaf
formation.

THYME - CREEPING
T. serpyllum var. P. 5 cm Mauve pink flower during June/July. Creeping, mat forming Thyme, Good for
paths, lawns & Banks.

THYME - CREEPING LEMON


T. serpyllum citriodorus P. 9 cm Drifts of long lasting pink flowers during July, an excellent ground cover.
Good culinary flavour.

THYME - CULINARY
T. vulgaris P. 20 cm Pale pink flowers. Good flavour, use young leaves, trim back after flowering,
encourage new growth.

THYME - CULINARY LUCY


T. vulgaris Lucy P. 20 cm Very good quality Thyme for cropping regularly. Compact habit, long tender
stems. Few flowers.

THYME - CULINARY PINK


T. vulgaris pink P. 20 cm Pink flowers in June/July. Upright and attractive culinary, aromatic, glossy
green, oval shaped leaves.

THYME - CULINARY WHITE


T. vulgaris alba P. 15 cm White flowers in June. Good neat edging plant. Useful, good flavour leaves for
culinary use.

THYME DOERFLERI
T. doerfleri P. 5cm 5 cm Pink flowers May/June, creeping habit. Attractive texture, contrast to other
Thymes. 'Lavender Thyme'.

THYME - DOONE VALLEY


T. 'Doone Valley' P. 10 cm. 10 cm Purple flowers in early Summer. Attractive, slightly 'leathery'
green/gold variegated leaves lemon scent.

THYME - DRUCEI
T. drucei var. P 3 cm Mauve pink flowers in June and July, Very flat creeping habit, useful for paths and
thyme lawns.

THYME - DRUCEI MINUS


T. drucei minus P. 5cm 3 cm Smothered tiny mauve/pink flowers mid summer. Mat minute green leaves.
Tight, creeping habit of growth.

THYME - E.B.ANDERSON
T. x citriodorus 'E B Anderson' P. 10 cm Pink flowers in Summer. Small mounds of gold/green leaves,
neat growth habit. T. 'Bertram Anderson
' THYME - 'ENGLISH WILD'
T. vulg. 'English Wild' 2 cm Pink flowers in early summer, green foliage, creeping habit, useful for paths
and lawns.

THYME - ENGLISH WINTER


T. vulgaris P. 15 cm Culinary thyme which retains good leaves for use in winter.

THYME - ERECTUS
T. vulgaris 'Erectus' P. 15 cm White flowers in June July. Very slow growing upright Thyme, grey/green
leaves. Also sold as T. carnous.

THYME 'FOXLEY'
Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley' E.P. 20cm Spikes of deep pink flowers in Summer, large variegated
cream/dark green leaves. Butterfly & Bee plant. Sun, well drained soil.

THYME - FRAGRANTISSIMUS 'ORANGE '


T.x citriodorus 'Fragrantissimus' P. 15 cm Smothered delicate pink flowers in May/June. Bushy, rounded
growth, Grey/green leaves balsam scent.

THYME - FRENCH
T. Vulgaris var. P. 15 cm Pink flowers in June. Upright, compact evergreen bush, oval green aromatic
leaves. Good culinary.

THYME - FRENCH SUMMER


T. vulgaris var. 'French Summer' P. 15 cm Pale pink flowers. Form of culinary thyme grown from seed.
Good culinary.

THYME - GOLDEN
T. x citriodorus 'Aureus' P. 12 cm Pink flowers in Summer. Leaves turn bright golden if planted full
sunshine. Excellent border or rock plant.

THYME - GOLDEN LEMON


T. x citriodorus 'Golden Lemon' P. 15 cm Mauve pink flowers in Summer. Lemon scented, gold/green
variegated leaves.

THYME - GOLDEN QUEEN


T. citriodorus Golden Queen 20cm Mauve pink flowers June/July, decorative. Lemon scented, large
gold/green variegated leaves.

THYME 'GOLDEN QUEEN'


Thymus vulgaris aureus var. P. 30cm Spring flowers in Spring, bright gold/green variegated leaves. Very
decorative as edging or in containers.

THYME - GOLDSTREAM
T. serpyllum 'Goldstream' P 5 cm Pink flowers during summer. Forms an attractive, fast spreading mat
brightly coloured, lemony leaves.

THYME - HERBA BARONA


T. herba barona P.5 cm. 5 cm Deep rose-purple flowers May-July, narrow, shiny, carraway scented leaves.
'Carraway Thyme'

THYME - HERBA BARONA LEMON


T. herba barona citrata P. 5 cm Long strands of narrow, lemon scented leaves, pretty pink flowers from
May - June, some repeat flowering.

THYME - HYEMALIS
T. hyemalis P. 15 cm Pink flowers in June and July. Pale green/grey leaves with strong flavour and scent.
THYME - LEMON
T. x citriodorus P. 15 cm 15 cm Pink flowers June. Bushy growth, tender young leaves, lemon scent and
flavour. Excellent culinary.

THYME - LEMON CURD


T. serpyllum 'Lemon Curd' P. 15 cm Pink flowers in June. Delicious, lemon scented green leaves, useful
culinary herb. Arching growth habit.

THYME - LONGICAULIS
T. longicaulis P. 2 cm Pink flowers in summer, long green leaves. Useful and attractive ground hugging
growth habit

THYME - MASTOCHINUS
T. mastochinus. P 15 cm Pink flowers in summer, bushy, fruity scented foliage. Sometimes sold under
other names

THYME - MINIATURE
T. compactus albus P. 10 cm White flowers in June. Low growing compact form of Thyme, neat
appearance with very fine foliage.

THYME - MINIMUS
T. serpyllum 'Minimus' P. 5 cm Pretty pink flowers about June/July. Neat and very dense mounds of tiny
green leaves, creeping habit.

THYME - MINUS
T. minus 3cm Smothered in pink flowers in late Spring. Compact, creeping growth.

THYME - MONTANUS
T. montanus P. 5 cm Pretty pink flowers June/July. Dark green oval leaves turn an attractive reddish
colour in Winter.

THYME - MUDCROSS HILL


T. serp. 'Mudcross Hill' P. 3 cm Pretty pale pink flowers in June. Creeping Thyme, interesting hairy
textured leaves.

THYME - NYE WOODS


T. x citriodorus 'Nye Woods' P. 15 cm Pink flowers in June. Lemon scented, gold/green variegated leaves
with purple tint on underside.

THYME - ODORATISSIMUS
T. odoratissimus P. 10 cm Pink flowers on arching stems June. Attractive ground, bank cover, syn.T.
pallasianus.

THYME - PETER DAVIES


T. nitidus 'Peter Davies' P. 15 cm Prolific pink flowers during May and June. Upright form of growth,
with grey, hairy leaves.

THYME - PINK CHINTZ


T. serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' P. 5 cm Delightful mass of clear pink flowers from June to August. Slightly
hairy, grey/green leaves.

THYME - PINK CHINTZ VARIETY.


T. serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' var. P. 5 cm Pink flowers in June and July. Evergreen, mat forming thyme, mid
green leaves.

THYME - PORLOCK
T. 'Porlock' P. 20 cm Purplish pink flowers May/June. Early flowering. Strong bushy rounded growth,
strong flavour.
THYME 'REDSTART'
Thymus 'Redstart' 10cm Large dark red flowers, dense dark green leaves. Vigorous, good butterfly & bee
plant. Ideal for tubs & pots

THYME ROTUNDIFOLIUS T. rotundifolius 15cm Pink flowers in May. Rounded, slightly crinkled
leaves. Good culinary.

THYME - RUSSETINGS T. serpyllum 'Russetings' P. 5 cm Purple pink flowers from June - Aug. Dark
green, dense foliage. Excellent ground cover paths & banks.

THYME - SERPYLLUM T. serpyllum P. 3 cm The pink flowers are well displayed during May and June.
Green leaves, neat rapid growth.

THYME - SERPYLLUM IDEN


T. serpyllum 'Iden' P. 9 cm Very attractive & abundant pink flowers in May and June, held clear of low
arching foliage.

THYME - SERPYLLUM MINUS


T. serpyllum minus P. 2 cm Pink flowers in June. Tiny green leaves, ground hugging, creeping habit.

THYME - SERPYLLUM ROSEUS


T. serpyllum 'Roseus' P. 5 cm Pink flowers in June. Trailing strands of bright green leaves, forming a
dense colourful mat.

THYME - SERPYLLUM VARIETY


T. serpyllum var. P. 3 cm Pink flowers June. Large leaved, creeping thyme for banks, rockery &
containers.

THYME - SILVER POSIE


T. vulgaris variegata P. 15 cm Pink flowers during June and July. Very pretty silver and green variegated
leaves. Good edging plant.

THYME - SILVER POSIE VAR.


T. vulg varieg. variety. P. 15 cm Pink flowers during June and July. Silvery white foliage, upright form of
growth.

THYME - SILVER QUEEN


T. x citriodorus 'Variegatus' P. 15 cm Pink flowers in June. Silver marbled lemon scented leaves. Liable to
revert, remove plain green shoots.

THYME - SNOWDRIFT
T. serpyllum 'Snowdrift' P. 5 cm Snow-white flowers June/July. Rapid growth, attractive as contrast to
other Thymes in paths, etc.

THYME - WOOLLY
T. pseudolanuginosus P. 5 cm Pale mauve pink flowers in June /July. Grey, woolly mat of dense leaves, a
good texture contrast.

THYME - WOOLLY (VAR. 02)


T. lanuginosus var.02 P. 5 cm Pink flowers in June/July. Grey, mat forming, creeping Thyme. Ideal for
rockery etc.

THYME - WOOLLY
(VAR. 03) T. lanuginosus var.03 P. 5 cm Pale mauve-pink flowers June/July. Grey mat of woolly leaves,
narrower than common form. Good texture.

TOADFLAX ALPINE
Linaria alpina P. 15 cm. Yellow centred violet flowers. Fully hardy perennial. Has a sparse root system.
Fleshy grey/green leaves.
TOADFLAX CANON WENT
Linaria purpurea 'Canon Went' P. 80 cm. Spikes of small snapdragon type pink flowers, orange tinged
throats in summer.

TOADFLAX, PURPLE
Linaria purpurea P. 50 cm. Purple blue flowers from June - August. Glaucous leaves, interesting shape.

TOADFLAX YELLOW
Linaria vulgaris P. 30 cm. Yellow flowers from July - October. Useful perennial for rock garden, fleshy
green leaves.

TREE MALLOW
Lavatera olbia P. 2m Pink flowers similar to Hollyhocks June - November. Semi evergreen shrub with
mid green leaves.

VALERIAN offic. Valeriana officinalis P. 100 cm Flat pale pink aromatic flowers from June - August.
Well known medicinal plant (from roots).

VALERIAN PINK
Centranthus ruber pink P. 45 cm. Pink starry shaped flowers from May to August. Perennial forming
loose clumps of fleshy leaves

VALERIAN RED
Centranthus ruber P. 45 cm. Rich red flower heads late spring & Summer if cut back. Butterfly, bee,
hummingbird hawk moth.

VALERIAN WHITE
Centranthus ruber albus P. 45 cm White flower heads all through late Spring and Summer if 'dead
headed'. Important B'fly & Bee plant.

VERBASCUM CHAIXII
Verbascum chaixii P. 100 cm Slender spires of yellow flowers in June. Perennial with rough toothed nettle
like leaves.

VERBASCUM CHAIXII ALBUM


Verbascum chaixii album P. 1 m. Produces tall spires of white flowers. Erect evergreen perennial with
bright green leaves.

VERBENA BONARIENSIS Verbena bonariensis P. 1.5 m. Tall spikes of purple flowers July - November.
Very eye catching. Hardy.

VERBENA SISSINGHURST
Verbena Sissinghurst H.H.P. 35 cm. Free flowering, slightly aromatic deep pink flowers all Summer.
Protect from frost. Good for containers

VERBENA VENOSA
Verbena venosa P. 35 cm. Rich purple blue flowers in June. Herbaceous Verbena.

VERVAIN
Verbena officinalis P. 40 cm. Spikes bearing clouds of mall mauve flowers all Summer. Useful for Tisane.

VIBURNUM TINUS
Viburnum tinus P. 300 cm Aromatic clusters of flowers, buds pink, open to white from Dec. - March.
Large, glossy, dark green leaves.

VIOLA PRINCE HENRY


Viola - Prince Henry P. 10 cm Deep purple/blue flowers, compact growth, useful as edible garnish. Sun. .
VIOLET PURPLE LEAVED
Viola labradorica 'Purpurea' P. 15 cm. Innumerable violet flowers from April - June. Neat hummocks of
purple green leaves. very decorative.

VIOLET, SWEET BLUE


Viola odorata P. 15cm Familiar sweet smelling spring flowers, usually in Feb. Use in salads, garnish and
for candying.

VIOLET SWEET WHITE


Viola odorata alba P. 15 cm. White flowering form of the sweet smelling Spring flower. Use in garnish
and for candying

VIPERS BUGLOSS
Echium vulgare B. 50 cm. Pink/blue flowers from June - September. Wildflower. Bee plant.

WILD WALLFLOWER
Cheiranthus cheiri P. 30 cm. Aromatic golden flowers Spring, Summer and well into Autumn. Edible
flowers for salad & garnish

WINTER PURSLANE
Claytonia perfoliata A. 10 cm. White flowers April - June. Delicious tender light green salad leaves, syn.
Montia perfoliata

WOAD
Isatis tinctoria B. 1 m. Sprays of fluffy yellow, scented flowers in Spring. Dye plant with long grey/ green
leaves. Self seeding.

WOOD AVENS
Geum urbanum P. 45 cm. Yellow flowers May - September. Medicinal plant, formerly used for ale.
Wildflower

WOOD SAGE
Teucrium scordonia P. 20 cm. White flowers from June - September. Bushy plant with soft, pale green.
Sage like leaves.

WOOD SAGE CURLY


Teucrium scordonia 'Crispum' P. 30 cm Very pretty aromatic leaves with crinkled edges.

WOODRUFF ANNUAL
Asperula tinctoria A 30 cm Profuse cloud of pretty blue flowers in late Spring and during Summer.

WOODRUFF, SWEET
Galium odoratum P. 15 cm. Small pretty white flowers May - June. Delicate green leaves. Drying releases
the scent of new mown hay.

YARROW
Achillea millefolium P. 60 cm Tiny white heads of clustered flowers from June - Sept. Feathery foliage,
medicinal for fevers and colds.

YARROW WOOLLY
Achillea tomentosa 'Aurea' P. 15 cm. Bright golden flat heads of flowers June, July & Aug. Forms low
grey mat of soft leaves

YELLOW ARCHANGEL
Galeobdolon argentatum P. 50 cm Lemon yellow flowers, green leaves marked with silver. Good,
spreading ground cover plant.

YELLOW ASPHODEL
Asphodeline lutea P. 120 cm Spikes of fragrant yellow flowers in summer. Grass like leaves.
YELLOW FLAG Iris pseudacorus P. 50 cm. Yellow Iris flowers in May - July. Happiest in damp soil.

YELLOW OX-EYE
Bupthalmum salicifolium P. 60 cm. Deep yellow flowers all summer. Spreading, willow shaped leaves.
From wood and marshes of Alps.

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