Thank you for taking the time to look at my plant list.
I try to be as accurate with descriptions and naming as possible, but feel free to contact me with corrections or if you wish for more details. This year we have a larger selection of ferns available and have decided to group them together under F in the list.
The majority of the following have been propagated from the garden and range in price from £5 to £15 depending on size and difficulty of propagation.
Mail order available. Please email first: annbobarmstrong@btinternet.com to check availability as many of the following are in very short supply.
The letters in the text refer to:-
B are either offset bulbs or bulbils
C indicates plants raised from cuttings
D are divisions
L by layering
S are plants raised from seed (or spore in the case of ferns), either our own or from one of many seed lists we use
Achillea
ptarmica The Pearl (D): Easy summer border plant with striking white flowers that seem to glow in the dark.
Aconitum
Please note all Aconitums are poisonous.
x carmichaellii (D) Tall stems dark blue flowers, great late summer border plant.
x cammarum Eleanora (D) Large blue flowers mid-summer.
krylovii (S) Striking white flowers part shade.
lycoctonum Russian Yellow (D) Lax stems many yellow flowers mid-summer.
Actaea
matsumurae White Pearl (D) White flowers on tall upright stems.
species (D) Unknown variety with black berries.
Ainsliaea
A new genus to us and we hope to have a few available, fingers crossed! Both are now sold out but hope to have more in 2025.
acerifolia (D) A woodlander native to E.Asia, slow growing with upright downy stems bearing white flowers in late summer.
dissecta (D) Similar to above with pink flowers.
Ajuga
pyramidilis Metallica Crispa (D) Bronzy foliage with a definite shine to it. Very compact with small blue flowers. Charming.
reptans Black Scallop (D) Dark leaves on this old favourite.
Akebia
quinata (S) Dark red flowers, chocolate scented.
Albuca
shawii (B) Pretty yellow flowers on 12in stems, better in a pot with winter protection.
Alchemilla
alpina (D) A good ground cover suitable for a large rock garden. The silver edged leaves are distinctly divided.
conjuncta (D) Similar to above with conjoined leaves. Rather more vigorous though.
Allium
callimischon ssp haemostictum (D) Very unusual. Red and white flowers on last year’s growth. Cut down old growth at your peril!
parodoxum var. normale (B) White very early 6”.
moly (B) Yellow flowers late spring.
Amicia
zygomeris (C) Resembles a giant clover, always in demand.
Amsonia
tabernaemontana (S) Grey blue starry flowers in mid-summer. An old favourite.
Anaphalis
triplinervis AGM (D) Shade tolerant grey foliage, white flowers all summer, hardy.
Anemonopsis
macrophylla (S) Lovely woodlander, blue backed flowers, deep shade.
m. alba (D) As above, pure white flowers, very few, choice.
m. Fleur Pleno (S) Unusual double flowered form.
Anemone
altaica (S) Creeping with white flowers up to 8”.
Nemorosa Blue Eyes (D) Lovely dwarf with white flowers developing a blue centre.
rivularis (S) Lovely clump forming with blue backed white flowers.
Whirlwind (D) Pure white semi double flowers in autumn.
Anthericum
liliago (D) Easy bulb with white lily like flowers in mid-summer. Quite tall.
Anthyllis
vulneraria var coccinea (D) Bright red flowers on this rare native vetch, well drained sandy soil in full sun.
Aquilegia
desertorum (S) Delicate with red and yellow flowers. Much loved by your neighbourhood hummingbirds.
Nursery Blue (S) Our name for this chance seedling that occurred in our nursery area. Very tall, lovely colour.
Aralia
cachemirica (S) Very hardy, tall and airy presence.
Arisaema
We are raising many more from seed so others, apart from those below, may become available through the summer.
candidissimum (B) Striking pink and white spathes, scented.
ciliatum ssp liubaense (S) Purple and white spathe, vigorous.
concinnum (S) Very striking and totally hardy. A good garden plant.
tortuosum (S) Distinctive upturned spathe tip, strong grower.
Aristea
ecklonii (D) Strappy leaves with intense blue flowers on slender stems.
Aronia
melanocarpa (S) Small shrub good autumn colour, black berries, white flowers in spring.
Arthropodium
cirratum (S) Slightly tender evergreen, strappy leaves with sprays of pure white flowers.
Astilbe
Cappuccino (D) White flowered.
Astrantia
major (D) Pale greenish white and dark red flowers available.
m. Sunningdale Variegated (D) White flowered.
Roma (D) Lovely pink flowers, sterile.
Athamanta
turbith (S) Fine feathery foliage topped by umbels of white flowers and just a foot tall. For a well-drained sunny spot.
Beesia
calthifolia (S) Fabulous patterned glossy foliage for deep shade. Spires of rather insignificant flowers but who cares? It’s the foliage that counts.
Begonia
(all hardy except where noted)
emeiensis DJHC98479 (D) Lovely large felty leaves shade lover.
foliosa var miniata (C) Incredible pink flowered plant for the conservatory. Neither this nor shepherdii offered by us before.
grandis ssp evansiana (D) Late summer large attractive leaves with red backs, pink flowers.
var. Alba (D) As above with white flowers.
luxurians (C) Very exotic but tender. Tall and elegant.
pedatifida DJHC 98473 (D) Hardy low growing with white flowers.
shepherdii (C) Lovely white flowers almost all year round on this conservatory plant. Amazing!
sutherlandii AGM (D) Late summer orange fls. low growing, shade lover.
Bergenia
Bressingham White (D) Tall, white flowers.
ciliata Wilton (D) Wonderful large hairy leaves, pink flowers.
pacumbis (D) Pink or white flowers before glossy leaves appear.
Boehmeria
platanifolia (C) Lovely foliage plant for full shade. Large felty leaves with pale under sides. Spires of whitish flowers.
sieboldiana (C) Lovely tall woodlander with soft nettle like leaves.
tricuspis var unicuspis (C) Unusual pointed leaves and red stems. Similar spires of flowers.
Borago
pygmaea (D) Sunny well drained, crinkly evergreen leaves, pretty sky blue flowers.
Brunnera
Macrophylla Gordano Gold (D) Yellow tinted leaves and blue flowers.
macrophylla (D) Blue flowers for many weeks sun or shade.
Bulbinella
hookeri (B) Lovely pokers of yellow above strappy leaves.
Buddleja
lindleyana (C) Sprays of tiny purple flowers on this delightful shrub.
x weyeriana (C) Clusters of pale yellow/cream flowers on this hardy shrub rather than the usual racemes. Sweetly scented.
Buglossoides
purpurocaerulea (D) Stunning dark blue flowers. Will spread.
Campanula
cochlearifolia AGM (D) Mass of blue bell flowers, low growing.
persicifolia Beau Belle (D) From a rosette of leaves come pale blue papery flowers, very charming. We grow ours in a cool situation.
sarmatica (D) Blue grey bells. Suitable for a rock garden.
Cathcartia
chelidonifolia (D) A climbing poppy with clusters of small yellow flowers.
Cardamine
digitata (D) Large pink flowers in late spring.
kitaibelii (D) One of the best, pure white flowers early spring.
quinquefolia (D) Pink flowers very early spring.
trifolia (D) Low growing, masses of white flowers.
Cardiocrinum
giganteum (B) Very hardy spectacular Himalayan lily. Takes 7 years from seed but we are offering offset bulbs that should flower much sooner. In the meantime there is a wonderful rosette of glossy foliage each year. Monocarpic,
Carex
scaposa KWJ12304 (D) Pink flowers on this interesting sedge.
Centaurea
bella (S) Small pink shaggy flowers above a silver mound of foliage. We grow this in sand.
Cestrum
elegans (C) Dark pink flowers early spring needs sheltered site but well worth growing, shrub or small tree, drought tolerant.
Chasmanthe
bicolor (D) Similar to Crocosmia but far more elegant, flowering much earlier.
Chelonopsis
moschata (C) Deep purple flowers similar to penstemon but late summer in shade, very unusual.
moschata alba (C) Much taller than above with white flowers.
Chiastophyllum (see Umbilicus)
Chloranthus
oldhamii (S) Hardy shade lover with white tassel flowers late summer. Choice.
Chrysanthemum
Nantyderry Sunshine (C) Small yellow button flowers that light up an autumn day. Fabulous.
Chrysosplenium
macrophyllum (D) Large evergreen leaves pink/cream flowers early spring, stoloniferous producing small rooted plants.
Claytonia
sibirica albiflora (S) Pretty white flowers, seeds about and grows in deep shade.
Clematis
heracleifolia Cassandra (D) Deciduous subshrub 1 metre tall with blue tubular flowers. Sun or part shade.
hirsutissima (S) First time we’ve been able to offer this choice N.American native. Full sun and well drained seems to suit it. Non climbing.
Clerodendrum
bungei (D) Suckering shrub, very attractive purple stems and pink flowers late summer. Suckers so needs space.
trichotomum var fargesii (S) Non-suckering form of the species with white flowers very sweetly scented forming blue berries.
Codonopsis (including Pseudocodon)
We currently hold the National Collection. If you are interested in growing them, we may be able to supply plants and/or seed. Please feel free to contact us. (see our Codonopsis Pages)
Convallaria
majalis Fernwood’s Golden Slippers (D) Large golden leaves on this lovely variety.
majalis var rosea (D) Lovely pink tinged Lily of the Valley.
Coriaria
terminalis var xanthocarpa (S) Fine foliage and translucent orange berries.
Coronilla
species (C) Originally came from the garden of Nan Hicks. Fully hardy with bright yellow pea flowers with a touch of red.
valentina ssp glauca (C) Bluish foliage, sweet smelling pale yellow flowers, we treat as tender here.
Corydalis
chaerophylla CC6145 (D) Late summer, perfumed yellow flowers.
cheilanthifolia Evergreen ferny foliage yellow flowers early, bare rooted only, these are self-sown plants.
Craigton Blue (D) Lovely blue form from Ian Young.
Craigton Purple (D) As above but purple! A few divisions only this year.
flexuosa China Blue (D) The first of the blue Corydalis to come to gardeners’ attention and still one of the best. Summer dormant.
temulifolia Chocolate Stars (D) Dark brown foliage early in the year, lilac flowers, does not look like a corydalis at all.
Crepis
ncana (D) Pink flowers resembling Dandelion but very well behaved in free draining conditions in full sun. Grey foliage.
Crinodendron
Ada Hoffmann (C) Hybrid between hookerianum and patagua with pink flowers.
Crocosmia
Emily McKenzie (D) Tender but wonderful orange flowers.
Cuphea
cyanea (D) Hardy, red and black cigar-like flowers with white tip. Charming.
Cyclamen
coum (B) Mixed colours on these wonderful early (January onwards) cormous perennials. Rounded patterned leaves.
hederifolium (B) End of summer flowers followed by spectacular ivy shaped leaves all winter. Very vigorous so never plant with C.coum, it will smother it.
Cyperus
species (S) Umbrella style leaves on straight stems.
Dactylorhiza
fuchsii Garden sourced hardy native orchid with colour variation but pink or purple.
Daphne
kurdica (S) Lovely dwarf shrub with white flowers followed by orange berries.
mezeureum (S) Pink or white seedlings.
tangutica (S) Flowers for a long season small shrub.
x susannae Tichborne (C) Heavily perfumed sub shrub for free draining spot.
oleoides (S) compact with greyish green foliage and creamy flowers
Darmera
peltata (D) Pink flowers on tall stems emerge before large leaves which have wonderful autumn colour.
Decaisnea
fargesii Small tree for shade with bluish leaf buds. Will eventually produce amazing dark blue seed pods resembling runner beans. Seedlings only this year.
Deinanthe (see Hydrangea)
Delosperma
cooperi (C) Hardy succulent with large pink flowers, suitable for growing in a wall.
Dermatobotrys
saundersii (C) Likes part shade with slightly moist well drained soil through summer with striking red fuchsia like flowers. We’re still waiting to see this conservatory plant flower but it looks amazing. Check it out online. We can’t wait.
Deutzia
pulchra (C) A delightful species from Taiwan. Racemes of large white flowers resembling Lily of the Valley and cinnamon coloured peeling bark.
x hybrida Strawberry Fields (C) Shocking pink flowers brightens any border good hardy shrub.
double white sp. (C) Tall shrub beautiful pure white double flowers.
pink/white sp. (C) Was in our garden when we moved here and always attracts attention. Arching stems covered with blossom.
Dianella
caerulea (D) Sword like leaves, purple/yellow flowers metallic blue berries. Wonderful in full shade and hardy too.
Dicliptera
sericea (C) Felty grey leaves and unusual orange flowers in summer. Slightly tender so best in a pot.
Dierama
pauciflorum (S) One of the smallest with pink flowers.
x Blackbird (S) Self-sown plants from our sand bed. Should have very dark flowers.
Woodlands hybrids (S/D) Self-set seedlings and good sized divisions range of colours.
Dioscorea
japonica (B) A charming group of climbing yams that we find interesting but difficult to describe. Very delicate pointed leaves, but insignificant greenish flowers and large seed pods. Some will produce bulbils and this one has been grown that way.
species (S) As above but we have grown this for years without knowing its name.
Disporopsis
arisanensis BSWJ1864 (D) Leathery evergreen leaves and pendulous white flowers.
aspersa (D) Evergreen woodlander attractive leaves white bell flowers similar to
polygonatum.
aspersa tall form (D) May not be correct name.
fuscopicta (D) Evergreen woodlander, spotted stems.
Disporum
longistylum L1564 (D) Elegant woodlander introduced by Roy Lancaster.
longistylum Night Heron (D) Dark bamboo like stems with creamy flowers followed by black berries.
Eccremocarpus
scaber, red flowered form (S) Lovely tropical looking scrambler/climber that will grow in either sun or shade, Not bomb proof but quite hardy if the winter’s kind. Easy from seed.
Eleagnus
Quicksilver (C) Small shrub with silvery leaves and yellow flowers.
Eomecon
chionantha (D) Woodland poppy with open cream flowers.
Elatostemma
umbellatum Dents de Kyoto (D) Very unusual foliage plant, shade lover. Needs moisture.
Epimedium
Black Sea (D) Early flowering with pink and yellow flowers.
epsteinii (D) Wonderful evergreen foliage bi-coloured flowers.
fargesii (D) Evegreen, new foliage bronze and starry reflexed white flowers.
grandiflorum La Rocaille (D) A relatively easy grandiflorum type for the woodland, white and pale lemon.
grandiflorum Red Beauty (D) Compact heart shaped foliage, wine red blooms.
Kaguyahime (D) Japanese hybrid with lovely pointed bronze evergreen leaves with pink/purple flowers.
leptorrhizum (D) Our personal favourite, semi evergreen with masses of large pink flowers and lovely foliage.
William Stearn (D) Evergreen with mottled foliage and lovely pink flowers with yellow spurs.
x versicolor Sulphureum AGM (D) Pale yellow flowers evergreen.
perralchicum (D) Very vigorous evergreen with bright yellow flowers. Will tolerate very dry shade.
x rubrum, AGM (D) Good autumn colour with pink flowers evergreen.
x warleyense (D) Evergreen with coppery orange flowers.
Many more varieties of these superb plants in the garden. Will propagate to order, just ask.
Epipactis
gigantea (D) Hardy native orchid likes moist soil.
royleana (D) Hardy, similar to above, with pink tinged flowers.
Ercilla
volubilis (L) An early flowering evergreen climber that clings rather than twining. Extraordinary pink bottlebrush flowers.
Erythronium
revolutum (B) An easy garden plant with superb pink flowers.
Eucomis
bicolor (D) Red and green starry flowers, very hardy.
humilis Twinkle Stars (S) Very long pink flowers.
montana (S) Cream and white flowers, good foliage.
Euonymus
fortunei Wolong Ghost AGM (D) Fantastic dark shiny foliage with a white marking. Train as a climber or ground cover.
planipes (S) The usual distinctive pink/orange fruits and good autumn colour.
Ferns
Adiantum
aleuticum (S) We hope to have a few of this delicate maidenhair.
venustum AGM (D) Evergreen hardy maidenhair fern, very good in shade or sun, good ground cover.
Asplenium
scolopendrium AGM (D) Hart’s tongue fern hardy reliable good shade plant.
s. Fimbriatum Gp (S) From a reliable source so hopefully true.
Athyrium
filix-femina (S) The Lady Fern, a British native, easy and reliable.
f-f. ex Victoriae (S) Cruciate tips to the fronds.
nipponicum var pictum (D) A well known silvery fern from Japan.
otophorum (S) A few of this beautiful Japanese fern available.
Cyrtomium
falcatum (S) Dark green and glossy.
fortunei var civicola (S) Evergreen with pale green fronds. Hardy.
Cystopteris
bulbifera (B) Bright green fronds on reddish stems forming tiny bulblets which drop off and root.
fragilis (D) Lovely dainty fern that spreads around but never a problem.
Dryopteris
aemula (S) The hay-scented buckler fern. Likes rich conditions and really is perfumed.
cycadina (S) A large, robust fern with black scales on stipe.
dilitata Crispa Whiteside (S) A lovely variety of the broad buckler fern.
d. Lepidota Cristata (S) A very elegant airy plant with crested fronds.
erythrosora (S) Beautiful multi coloured fern from Japan.
filix-mas (S) The male fern, a robust and very common British native.
filix-mas Linearis (S) An old cultivar, very light and airy, but tough.
filix-mas Linearis Polydactyla (S) A very fine crested form.
goldieana (S) A tall fern for a sheltered shady site. Very hardy.
wallichiana (S) Wallich’s Wood Fern, one of our personal favourites. Looks amazing as it unfurls in spring with distinctive blach rachis.
Gymnocarpium
dryopteris (S) The oak fern. British native in moist acid conditions.
robertianum (D) Pretty, lime tolerant fern.
Onoclea
sensibilis (D) Attractive fern slowly spreading by rhizomes.
Osmunda
regalis AGM (D) The lovely royal fern. This is the dark form.
regalis AGM (S) We also have some raised by spore from a different source so may be the green form.
Polypodium
australe pulcherrimum gp (D) Winter green fern for dry shade, 9” tall.
x mantoniae Bifido Grandiceps (S) 18/24” with wide flat crest at tip of fronds.
x mantoniae Cornubiense (D) Winter green, lovely.
Polystichum
munitum (S) The sword fern. Evergreen and quite large with loose shuttlecock shape.
polyblepharum (S) Beautiful golden croziers in spring.
proliferum (S) Dark green, will produce bulbils near tips of fronds.
setiferum (S) The Soft Shield Fern with cinnamon-coloured scales on the mid ribs. Evergreen.
setiferum Congestum Gp (S) These last two are our best guess at naming them, but both are quite distinctive.
setiferum Divisilobum Gp (S)
setiferum Wakeleyanum (S) A rare form with the appearance of crosses along the rachis (stem) comes true from spore.
Woodwardia
radicans (B) New growth bright green on this lovely Chain Fern. Last year’s bulbils were all wiped out by the weather but the plants were absolutely fine. Here’s hoping for better luck this year.
Francoa
sonchifolia (S) Spires of small pink flowers, evergreen.
Fuchsia
(Hardy)
x bacillaris Cottinghamii (C) Small leaves with many small bright magenta flowers,
evergreen.
Lady Boothby AGM (C) Climber with dark red pendant flowers.
magellanica Alba (C) Hardy small tree or shrub with small tubular white flowers.
magellanica Arauco (C) Slender drooping red flowers with white tips and purple centre.
(The following are tender, mostly propagated to order)
Gartonmeister Bonstedt AGM (C) Dark foliage with dark red tubular flowers.
arborescens (C) Beautiful tall evergreen plant many pink flowers in late summer.
boliviana (C) Arching bush with clusters of bright red flowers.
flogman (C) Long pale pink tubular flowers.
fulgens (C) Soft felty leaves, very long pink flowers.
splendens AGM (C) Dark red tubular flowers, fabulous.
Gentiana
acaulis (D) Large deep blue flowers on this free flowering form. loves our sand bed.
Berrybank Sky (D) An Asiatic type hybrid for an acid trough. Late summer.
Geranium
Ann Folkard AGM (D) An old Lincolnshire hybrid. Lovely.
Anne Thomson AGM (D) Magenta flowers, one of the very best. Flowers over a long period.
dalmaticum (D) The pink form. A lovely little spreader for poor soil and full sun. Very pretty.
macrorrhizum (D) Best for dry shade. Evergreen, good ground cover, pink flowers.
macrorrhizum Album, AGM (D) Smaller with white flowers, fresh green leaves.
nodosum (D) Shade lover, pale lilac flowers, unusual leaf.
n. Blueberry Ice (S) Deep purple blue edged in white, stunning.
n. Clos du Goudray (S) Rosy purple edged in white.
palmatum (S) Evergreen rosettes bearing tall stems with deep pink flowers, spectacular.
procurrens (D) Low spreading, many violet flowers late summer.
Geum
rivale (D) Our native geum with rusty/orange flowers, likes damp.
rivale Album (D) Same as above with white flowers.
Farmer John Cross (D) Masses of yellow flowers.
Glaucidium
palmatum AGM (D) Choice woodland plant from Japan. Soft mauve flowers in spring.
palmatum Album (D) A few only of the lovely white form.
Gomphostigma
virgatum (C) Grey foliage all year with white flowers, small shrub.
Gypsophila
tenuifolia (D) Evergreen cushion with airy sprays of white flowers on delicate 10” stems.
Haberlea
rhodopensis (D) Purple flowers. Likes to be situated on its side to avoid winter wet but very easy to grow. Will tolerate very dry conditions.
Habranthus
robustus AGM (B) Wonderful large pink open flowers, tender.
Hacquetia (see Sanicula)
Haloragis
erecta Wellington Bronze (C) Sub shrub with bronze foliage, surprisingly hardy.
Hedychium
gardnerianum AGM (D) Can get very large up to 8’. Yellow/orange.
greenii (D) Wonderful foliage red flowers late summer.
densiflorum Assam Orange (D) Hardy ginger with bright orange flowers in late summer.
Helwingia
chinensis (D) Very unusual hardy evergreen shrub, good sized divisions. This has narrow leaves.
omeiana (C) Much broader evergreen leaves.
Hemerocallis
Stella de Oro (D) Bright yellow flowers on compact plant.
Hemiboea
These little-known woodland plants from Asia are hardy gesneriads and we are starting to grow them in cool moist areas.
strigose (D) Pink tubular flowers in late summer, stoloniferous.
subcapitata (D) White flowers and slightly taller.
Hepatica
One of our favourite early spring species. We grow many of them and welcome your enquiries regarding availability, including the following:-
maxima (S) Very large large leaves, incredibly hairy upon emergence with white flowers, pink backed
nobilis Blue, pink or white.
nobilis Giselle White with pink anthers.
nobilis Mira White.
nobilis Woodside White with glossy dark foliage.
nobilis Stained Glass Pale blue with amazing patterned leaves.
nobilis var pyrenaica Pink.
nobilis var pyrenaica Apple Blosson Pale pink, nicely marked leaves.
transsilvanica Blue Eyes Vigorous, very hardy with large blue flowers.
Hertia
cheirifolia (D) Ever grey waxy leaves yellow daisy like flowers for a sunny spot.
Hesperantha
coccinea (D) Delightful in autumn when pink to red flowers appear on this easy plant.
coccinea White Form (S) A few seed raised plants are now available.
huttonii (S) A new one to us but more graceful than coccinea, pink.
Houttuynia
cordata Flore Pleno (D) Double pure white flowers, vigorous.
Hydrangea
arborescens Annabelle AGM (C) Large white flowers, lovely.
bifida (formerly Deinanthe) (C) Herbaceous with white flowers opening from pink buds.
bifida Pink Shi (D) As above but pale pink.
Blue Deckle (C) Fantastic blue if in acid conditions but pink if not. Flowers early.
macrophylla Sanguine Merveille (C) Very dark red flowers good red foliage in autumn.
platyarguta (formerly Platycrater) (C) With small white flowers.
serrata Fuji-no-taki (C) Elegant with double white flowers, compact. Currently sold out.
serrata Hyuga-shibori (C) Two toned flowers blue/white.
serrata Kujyau-no-hanafubuki (C) Pink or blue good autumn colour.
serrata Kurenai (C) White turning to crimson 2-year-old cuttings.
serrata Shichidanka AGM (C) Double lavender/pink 2-year-old.
serrata Shirofuji (C) Small dainty leaves with masses of white flowers.
serrata Tiara (C) Pink, very good autumn colour.
serrata ssp. yezoensis (C) Flat umbels of pink or blue.
x versicolor (formerly x Didrangea) (C) Blue in acid soil. Large, slightly tender shrub.
ex Guizhou (formerly Dichroa) Long March (C) An interesting shrub with tiny white flowers followed by deep purple berries.
Hylomecon
hylomeconoides (D) Similar to the above but flowers all summer, very choice.
Ilex
myrtifolia (C) Raised when a friend said it was difficult to propagate! We like a challenge (and the plant). Evergreen and we keep it very compact, under a metre.
Impatiens
arguta (D) Purple flowers late summer, good in shade, hardy.
Ex China (D) From a collection by Darrell Probst. Lovely pink flowers.
omeiana (D) Lovely foliage on this woodlander with yellow flowers, late summer. Worth growing for foliage alone, very shady spot, dislikes sun.
omeiana Ice Storm (D) Silver markings on foliage, cream flowers.
omeiana Sango (D) Deep purple on underside of foliage.
insignis (D) Pink flowers on attractive marked stems.
pritzelii W/O 9304 (D) We hope to have this available in small numbers later this year. Its yellow flowers contrast beautifully with sensational dark foliage with red undersides.
stenantha (D) Yellow flowers late summer unusual foliage.
tinctoria (D) Large, showy tuberous plant. Wonderful large and fragrant white flowers with dark magenta markings.
Isodon
effusus (C) Lovely blue tubular flowers in autumn. Gorgeous.
excisus (C) Tall woody perennial with nettle- like leaves and sprays of tiny purple/blue flowers in late summer.
shikokianus (D) Small bluish flowers in mid-summer.
Jaborosa
integrifolia (D) New to us, but a plant we saw at Fuller’s Mill garden in Suffolk and knew it was something we must try. Pure white flowers and paddle shaped leaves.
Jasminum
humile revolutum (C) Evergreen, hardy with yellow flowers.
Jovellana
violacea (D) Pretty pouched pink/cream flowers on small evergreen shrub. Hardy.
Justicia
carnea (C) Pink cones of flowers on this lovely tender shrub. Always in demand.
Keiskea
japonica (C) White flowers tinged pink over dark green leaves on this herbaceous Hydrangea relative from Japan. Unusual..
Kirengeshoma
palmata (D) Large pale yellow trumpet flowers on this late summer hardy perennial. Very impressive.
Kolkwitzia
amabilis Pink Cloud AGM (C) Summer flowering shrub for a sunny border.
Lamium
Brightstone Pearl (D) Pink flowers, fresh green foliage.
orvala (C) Pink spotted flowers. Very good in dry shade.
Lathyrus
aureus (S) Upright growth with wonderful orange/ rusty flowers.
laxiflorus (S) A spreading low grower with pink/white flowers.
niger (S) Pink flowers on neat upright plant later in the summer. Black seed pods hence the name.
vernus AGM (S) Low growing woodlander many colours from pink to purple in spring.
Lepechinia
hastata (C) Tall hardy perennial, spikes of large maroon flowers, handsome grey foliage, looks similar to a Salvia.
Libertia
chilensis AGM (D) A very popular border plant with evergreen strappy foliage topped by white flowers in early summer.
Ligularia
przewalskii (D) Yellow flowers, later than above, followed by pretty seed heads, both appreciate moist soil.
Lobelia
cardinalis (D) Dark red foliage with bright red flowers.
laxiflora angustifolia (D) Orange tubular flowers.
montana (C) Arching stems with small white flowers turning to wonderful purple fruits, unusual.
siphilitica (S) Shade lover with beautiful blue flowers.
Lonicera
crassifolia (D) Tiny spreading plant with apricot/cream flowers. Delightful.
fragrantissima (C) Winter flowers very fragrant, hardy shrub.
involucrata (C) Red flowers followed by large black fruits, underrated in our opinion.
similis var delavayi AGM (C) Evergreen, vigorous, sweetly scented.
subaequalis OG 93.329 (S) Not often we have this unusual honeysuckle. Large funnel shaped yellow flowers followed by red fruit in some years.
syringantha (C) fragrance of Lilac, hence the name. Sprays of pink flowers.
Lunaria
annua Chedglow (S) Very dark mottled leaves and dark pink flowers.
annua Corfu Blue (S) Not exactly blue but definitely on that end of the spectrum.
rediviva (S) Perennial Honesty sun or shade. Striking.
Lysimachia
christinae Zixin (D) New to us with the most fantastic rounded and patterned glossy foliage with yellow flowers. Has proved hardy in the ground.
clethroides AGM (D) Spikes of white flowers. Good autumn colour.
paridiformis var stenophylla (D) The name means resembles Paris with whorls of glossy leathery leaves. Yellow flowers.
Margyricarpus
pinnatus (S) Evergreen subshrub with insignificant flowers (so insignificant that we’ve never seen them!) which are followed by lovely translucent white berries. We grow ours in sand and it hangs beautifully over the edging wall. It even self-sows in the road below!
Meconopsis
Lingholm (S) We think the best. Large deep blue flowers on tall stems.
ex MGS #3 (S) Cross between baileyi and betonicifolia, a good blue, flowering later in the summer, fragrant. Soundly perennial.
Mimulus
cardinalis (S) Striking bright red flowers.
Mitella
Our mission is to get more people growing these highly underrated plants. They have gorgeous foliage, spikes of tiny flowers and are pretty bomb proof in the garden.
acerina BSWJ 11029 (D) Evergreen shade lover excellent, greenish flowers hairy leaves.
breweri (D) Small leaved little woodlander.
makinoi (D) Wonderful marked foliage, lovely shade lover.
stylosa PB04.301 (D) Another fabulous foliage plant for shade.
Mitraria
coccinea Lake Caburgua (D) Orange/ red tubular bell flowers, happy in sun or shade. Evergreen prefers acid conditions.
Morina
longifolia (S) Evergreen, prickly leaves, tall, thistle like, white flowers turning pink. Likes well drained soil.
Muscari
armeniacum Saffier AGM (D) A sterile Muscari so very well behaved. Both the leaves and flowers have a greyish cast to them. This is far more appealing than it sounds!
Olearia
phlogopappa Combers Pink (C) Small leaves, masses of pink flowers.
x scilloniensis (C) Hardy shrub masses of small white flowers.
x scilloniensis Master Michael AGM (C) Wonderful blue flowers.
Omphalodes
cappadocica Cherry Ingram (D) Mass of small blue flowers makes this one of the best, good ground cover.
Ophiopogon
planiscapus Kokuryu AGM (D) Black grass like foliage small purple flowers on this little lily relative.
Osmanthus
x burkwoodii AGM (C) Hardy shrub, fragrant white flowers.
Oxalis
oregana (D) Shade lover, beautiful pink flowers. More vigorous than the following.
oregana Klamath Ruby (D) Very dark red flowers.
oregana f.smalliana (D) Darker form of the type.
triangularis (D) Purple leaves, white flowers tender.
Ute (D) Lovely white flowers on this hybrid. Good in a trough.
Pachysandra
axillaris Crug’s Cover (D) Lovely evergreen foliage, deep shade, cream flowers.
Pachyphragma
macrophyllum (D) Very early spring, cheerful white flowers.
Paeonia
anomala ssp veitchii (S) A handsome small shrub with large pink flowers.
daurica ssp mlokosewitschii AGM (S) Pink new growth turning to blue/ grey beautiful pale yellow flowers.
Parahebe (see Veronica)
Paris
polyphylla (D) We have high hopes that these will emerge in the spring with their whorls of leaves and peculiar spiky flowers. For cool shade. One of our personal favourites.
Parochetus
communis (D) Wonderful blue flowered clover needs constant rain water.
Parthenocissus
henryana AGM (D) Attractively marked leaves and good autumn colour on this climber.
Periploca
graeca (S) The Silk Vine a deciduous twining climber with small insignificant cymes of flowers but producing amazing seed pods in the form of a silky tuft.
Persicaria
affinis (D) A very low growing.
chinensis var ovalifolia Indian Summer (D) Bright red flowers, quite tall, striking.
Purple Fantasy (D) Very attractive marked foliage.
virginiana Painter’s Palette (D) Variegated foliage, good in a shady corner.
Petasites
paradoxus (D) Clump forming silver undersides to leaves very early flowering in spring.
Phlox
stolonifera Blue Ridge (D) Pretty blue flowers on fine stems about 12” tall.
Physoplexis
comosa (S) A rarely seen plant which is rather difficult to describe. Known as Devil’s Claw or Tufted Horned Rampion with bluish pink flowers with a long stigma. Best in an alpine house but may be able to cope outside with shelter and sharp drainage.
Phytolacca
acinosa (S) Tall spikes of white flowers turning to black, attractive, but poisonous berries in autumn.
americana (S) Red stems and pink flowers.
bogotensis (S) Surprisingly hardy pokeweed, pale pink.
Lakaboom (S) Magenta stems and flowers.
Pilea
angulata ssp petiolaris PB16-1074 (C) A new one to us but looks very promising. Lovely foliage but insignificant flowers.
Piptanthus
nepalensis (S) Wonderful shrub with yellow pea like flowers incspring.
Podophyllum
peltatum (D) Emerge in spring like brown parasols, easy woodlander.
Polygonatum
curvistylum (D) Tiny purple flowers on this charming Solomon’s Seal.
humile (D) A dwarf Solomon’s Seal.
x hybridum (D) Very vigorous, large flowers.
x hybridum striatum (D) Green leaves with a white stripe.
verticillatum (D) Narrow pointed leaves turn a lovely amber colour in autumn with small red fruits.
Primula
allionii Peggy Wilson (C) Delightful pink flowers.
juliae (D) Rosette form with dark magenta flowers beautiful.
marginata (D) Lilac flowers on this tought little plant. Will grow very well in sand.
vulgaris (S) Our delightful native primrose.
Prosartes
smithii (S) Small seed raised plants syn. Disporum.
Pteridophyllum
Now sold out for this season. We hope to have more available at the end of the year.
racemosum (D) The amazing Fern Poppy, always in demand. Evergreen with us resembling a fern until spikes of tiny white flowers appear in late spring. Likes cool conditions in full shade but not too dry. Few only.
Pulmonaria
Joan Curtis (D) A smaller Pulmonaria with silvery foliage and blue flowers.
officinalis (D) Wonderful variegated foliage blue/pink flowers very good ground cover for shade.
rubra Rachel Vernie (D) Distinctive patterned leaves red flowers.
rubra Redstart (D) Light green leaves and pinkish red flowers.
Vera May (D) Lovely pink flowers.
sp (D) A really good blue with plain green leaves.
Ranzania
Now sold out for this season. We hope to have more available by the end of the year.
japonica (D) Always in demand. Pink flowers before the leaves once established. A close relative of Epimedium but not available until spring. Needs mineral rich, nutrient poor conditions
Reineckea
carnea (D) Evergreen, tiny fragrant pink poker flowers, good ground cover for shade.
Rosa
Geranium (moyesii hybrid) AGM (S) Single red flowers with large elongated red hips in autumn.
spinosissima (D) Striking dark purplish flowers and black fruits and very prickly.
sweginzowii (S) A climber we first saw at Packwood House in the Midlands and borrowed a few hips we found on the ground! Since it was late in the year we’ve never seen it flower but the hips are amazing.
Veilchenblau (C) We always call this Mum’s rose as it was Ann’s mother’s favourite. Distinctive small purple flowers and not too thorny.
Roscoea
cautleyoides (S) Early flowering with yellow flowers.
humeana f.lutea (S) Pale yellow.
purpurea (D) Attractive purple hooded flowers.
purpurea ex NZ (D) Purple with distinctive white markings.
scillifolia f. scillifolia (S) Small plant with black flowers.
scillifolia f. atropurpurea (S) Pink flowers.
Rubus
spectabilis Olympic Double (D) Dark red double flowers, good shrub for shade.
Salix
gracilistyla Mount Aso AGM (C) Showy pink catkins early in the year.
purpurea Nancy Saunders AGM (C) Red stemmed attractive shrub.
reticulata (C) a prostrate shrub, very tough. Pink flowers, delightful
Salvia (See list at end)
Sanguinaria
canadensis Flore Pleno (D) Wonderful pure white double flowers, followed by grey foliage, low growing early spring.
Sanicula (formerly Hacquetia)
epipactis (D) A lovely early flowering shade plant with large lime green bracts and tiny yellow flowers.
epipactis Thor (D) Quite different with pale variegated foliage.
Sarcococca
ruscifolia (C) This one has red berries.
Sarmienta
scandens (syn. repens) (L) A very choice gesneriad, rarely encountered. We are indebted to a friend who has managed to produce a few for us by layering his plant. A profusion of tiny red flowers cover the evergreen foliage in summer. Not the hardiest but will grow in a cool greenhouse. Just gorgeous.
Saruma
henryi (S) An interesting woodlander with large felty leaves and pale yellow flowers all summer.
Sauromatum
venosum (B) Known as voodoo lily, wonderful aroid with speckled stems.
Saxifraga
Cuscutiformis (stolonifera) (D) Good evergreen ground cover delightful white flowers held above attractive foliage.
hirsuta (D) Evergreen fleshy leaves a mass of white small flowers, excellent dry shade.
Kinki Purple (stolonifera) (D) Deep purple undersides to foliage.
Scilla
peruviana (B) Amazing blue flowers on this hardy bulb.
Scopolia
carniolica (D) Woodlander, maroon bells hang from early foliage, summer dormant.
Securigera
varia (D) Pretty pink flowers all summer, hardy with ferny grey foliage.
Silene
fimbriata (D) Lovely frilly cream flowers.
Sinopodophyllum
hexandrum (S) Formerly podophyllum, lovely woodlander, pink flowers and large red fruits in late summer.
Sisyrinchium
macrocarpum (S) Grey green leaves with large cup shaped yellow flowers with a maroon inner ring. Full sun, poor soil, surprisingly unusual.
Skimmia
x confusa Kew Green (C) Evergreen hardy shrub, happy in shade, very sweet smelling flowers.
Solidago
rugosa Fireworks AGM (D) Arching stems of yellow in autumn.
Staphylea
colchica (S) A good small tree that is happy growing in shade from a conifer with us so it gets a double tick.
Streptopus
amplexifolius (S) An underrated component of the woodland garden with small flowers but startling orange red fruits.
Strobilanthes
attenuata (C) Woody perennial, purple flowers.
dyeriana AGM (C) Dark metallic sheen of purple on leaves. Tender.
lactea (C) Unlike the others this is tender with lovely dark leaves variegated with silver white, hasn’t yet flowered.
nutans (C) Pure white flowers, choice.
Orizaba (C) Very dark foliage. Tender.
rankanensis (C) Wonderful upright bushy plant.
wallichii (C) Purple salvia like flowers late summer on hardy sub shrub for shade.
Stylophorum
diphyllum (S) Pale yellow flowers more reluctant to self-sow.
lasiocarpum (S) Yellow woodland poppy. Long seed pods self-seeds freely. Happy in dry shade.
Tellima
grandiflora (D) Perfumed and a good early border plant.
Tetrastigma
obtectum (C) Hardy evergreen self-clinging climber with very attractive foliage.
Teucrium
fruticans (C) Very similar to above but paler flowers and may be a little hardier.
Thalictrum
aquilegiifolium (S) Shorter than most with pink flowers. A good doer.
flavum (D) Blue/grey foliage, tall stems of yellow perfumed flowers.
ichangensis (C) A tiny plant just a ew inches high with patterned foliage. Quite charming.
rochebruneanum (S) Very tall with clusters of pink flowers.
Trillium
All Trillium now sold out for this season. We should have more available next year.
camschatcense (D) The large flowers are crisp white over glossy dark lea
cuneatum (D) Deep red with mottled foliage, wonderful.
luteum (D) Pale yellow very mottled foliage.
sessile (S) A very dwarf Tillium that is starting to self-seed in the garden so hope to have a few available.
Tricyrtis
macranthopsis (D) A real show stopper with its large bright yellow flowers in late summer. Dislikes sun and loves all the washing up water you can throw at it! At least that’s what we do.
Triosteum
pinnatifidum (S) Pinnate leaves and white fruits. Both are well worth growing in good soil in part shade.
Trollius
europaeus (S) Never forgotten when seen in the wild but pretty good in the garden too. Superb lemon yellow globe flowers.
Tropaeolum
polyphyllum (S) Seed raised plants that were a gift from a friend. If planted very deep in free draining soil you should be rewarded with blue green leaves and flowers like yellow shoals of fish! Spectacular.
Typhonium
horsefieldii (S) Hardy aroid plant for part shade.
Umbilicus
oppositifolius AGM (D) Prostrate evergreen foliage with sprays of tiny yellow flowers in spring. For the woodland garden.
Verbena
officinalis var grandiflora Bampton (C) Dark foliage makes this one of the most interesting verbenas, purple spikes of flowers all summer.
Veronica (including Parahebe)
austriaca ssp teucrium Crater Lake Blue (D) Lovely perennial with the bluest flowers you’ll ever see.
catarractae (D) Low growing evergreen with masses of pretty blue, lilac or white flowers hardy (previously Parahebe).
perfoliata (D) Grey foliage deep blue flowers very well drained sunny spot (previously Parahebe).
Vinca
difformis Jenny Pym (D) Very attractive pink /white flowers needs a more sheltered spot, flowers all winter.
Viola
biflora (S) Masses of bright yellow flowers with brown markings on throat in spring.
sororia Freckles (D) Pretty white/ speckled violet blue flowers.
Waldsteinia
ternata (D) Evergreen woodlander, many yellow flowers in spring low growing.
Weigela
florida Variegata AGM (C) Pink flowers on this popular shrub.
Zephyranthes
candida (D) The Rain Lily, grass like foliage, pure white flowers.
Zingiber
mioga Crug’s Zing (D) An unusual ginger with flowers below the foliage, almost at ground level. Lovely foliage plant.
Salvia List
Most are in stock but, if not, can be propagated to order. All are propagated from cuttings except a very few by seed.
The first half are all hardy here at Woodlands, however we recommend taking cuttings where possible, as your conditions may be different.
The second half of the list are tender or do better in pots in our experience.
Hardy Salvias
Amethyst Lips: A new variety with dark tips to bicoloured flowers in deep purple and white.
Amistad AGM: Quite tall with many deep purple flowers. One of the very best.
arizonica: One of the first to flower deep blue flowers on wiry stems, looks good hanging over a pot.
atrocyanea: Tall with strong stems of large blue flowers.
Cherry Lips: Deep red and white flowers.
Christine Yeo: Pink ageing to deep purple blue flowers.
Clotted Cream: Large creamy white flowers.
concolor: Very tall stately plant deep blue flowers late summer.
curviflora: Masses of cerise flowers, a favourite of ours.
darcyii: Red flowers on stiff stems about 3ft.
forsskaolii: (S) Robust plant with purple flowers.
fulgens AGM: Tall very bright red flowers.
glechomifolia: Pale blue, low growing for a rockery.
guaranitica Black and Blue: Tall stems with wonderful dark buds opening to deep blue flowers.
guaranitica Super Trouper: Tall with very large blue flowers.
haenkei: Red flowers shaped like prawns.
Hot Lips: Early red flowers, turning red/white then white.
interrupta: Ever grey foliage wonderful spikes of deep blue flowers.
involucrata Bethelli AGM: Deep pink buds opening to large flowers.
x jamensis Ignition Purple: Deep purple very floriferous.
x jamensis Javier AGM: Blue flowers, small shrub.
x jamensis Peter Vidgeon AGM: Pale pink flowers.
Joan: Reminiscent of involucrata with stunning pink flowers.
koyamae: Yellow flowers full shade.
Lake Tahoe: Striking deep purple flowers.
Madeline: Spikes of blue/white flowers.
meyeri: Lovely two-tone flowers blue/white.
microphylla Angel Wings: Two toned pink very tough.
microphylla Cerro Potosi AGM: Hardy shrub covered with bright pink flowers.
microphylla Gletsjer: Stunning white flowers.
microphylla Newby Hall: Pinky red flowers all summer.
microphylla Wendy’s Surprise: Covered in pink flowers turning red as the season progresses, excellent shrub.
microphylla Wild Watermelon: Very bright pouched flowers.
Nachtvlinder: Darkest maroon flowers, wonderful.
nemerosa Caradonna AGM: Spikes of deep purple flowers.
nemerosa Rose Queen: Rose pink flowers on this compact plant.
Pam’s Pink: A new variety seems to be hardy a good doer.
Pasadena: Pretty deep pink flowers.
Phyllis’ Fancy: Slate blue/white flowers strong stems excellent.
procurrens: Tiny gentian blue flowers, low creeping habit, shade lover.
przewalskii: (S) Purple flowers with a striking rosette.
Royal Bumble AGM: Bright red flowers evergreen small shrub.
Rosebud: A wonderful new addition superior to involucrata Bethellii larger pink flowers deepening with age.
Salmon Dance: Real salmon pink flowers.
serboana: Tall plant, lots of small bright blue flowers all summer, lovely large felty leaves.
Silas Dyson: Purple buds opening to deep red flowers.
stolonifera: Orange spikes of flowers.
Trelawney: Masses of deep pink flowers, shrub.
uliginosa: Tall stems with masses of sky-blue flowers.
verticillata Hannay’s Purple: Sprays of purple flowers.
viscosa: Masses of tiny mauve/pink flowers on spikes 30 to 40 cm. A really good garden plant.
yangii: The Russian Sage, Perovskia, has been transferred to Salvia.
Tender Salvias
adenophora: A real giant with scarlet flowers all winter.
African Sky: Pale blue spires.
Amante: Dark red flowers purple calyx. A new variety.
aurea Kirstenbosch: Ever grey leaves, shrub, rusty brown flowers like suede.
aurita: Lilac flowers on this S.African ground cover, seed raised.
Blue Butterfly: Deep blue. A gift from a friend.
Blue Sky: Tall stately plant, blue stems and flowers.
buchananii AGM: Dark purple flowers, glossy leaves.
bullulata: (pale form) Sprays of turquoise flowers, shade lover.
bullulata: (dark form) New to us, quite different, darker blue.
calcaliifolia AGM: Heart shaped shiny leaves, blue flowers.
canariensis: Clusters of violet/pink flowers, new to us.
cchamaedryoides var. isochroma: Silver grey foliage, blue flowers, compact.
clinopodiodes: Very bright blue flowers.
confertiflora: Deep brick red poker flowers on stiff tall stems late summer hardy in mild winters.
corrugata: Dark blue, distinctive veined foliage.
discolor AGM: Nearly black flowers pungent blackberry perfume from grey foliage.
dombeyi: Very long bright red flowers on tall stems. Our friend in the US says there should be a kneeling mat in front of it in order to pay homage!
elegans Golden Delicious: Bright green/yellow foliage, red flowers.
Ember’s Wish: Orange flowered sport of Wendy’s Wish.
Fuchsia: New one to us with dark red flowers.
gesneriflora: Quite tall, deep red flowers.
Gigi: Yellow flowers. May well be hardy.
Mystic Spires: Dark blue flowers.
karwinskyi: Pink flowers and handsome grey foliage. Very tall up to 2m.
lanceolata: Grey foliage, greenish flowers fading to pale pink delightful.
leucantha AGM: Purple/white felty flowers.
leucantha Purple Velvet: A richer colour than above.
macrophylla Purple Leaf: Lovely blue flowers, large purple backed leaves.
Magenta Magic: Deep magenta flowers on tall stems.
mexicana var minor: Very tall stems of deep blue flowers, very late season.
miniata: Clear red with orange undertone can tolerate a little shade.
namaensis: Tiny purple flowers, ferny foliage.
oxyphora: Tall with amazing red furry flowers.
patens AGM: Gorgeous blue flowers.
patens Guanajuato: Very large blue flowers.
patens Pink Ice: Pale pink flowers.
Penny’s Smile: New to us and probably hardy large lax pink flowers.
sagittata: Attractive long arrow shaped leaves, blue flowers in winter.
Salmia Pink: Soft flowers with darker calyces.
scabra: Dainty pale mauve flowers, seed raised.
semiatrata: Stiff upright stems, pink bracts small blue flowers, a lovely combination.
trijuga: Small Chinese salvia with purple patterned flowers, seed raised.
Waverly: Long racemes of whitish flowers very attractive.
Woodlands Plants 