Thank you for taking the time to look at our plant list.
We try to be as accurate with descriptions and naming as possible, but feel free to contact us with corrections or if you wish for more details. We have a large 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 £18 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.
Many of the plants listed are either new on this year or haven’t been available for a few years and these have been highlighted in red.
Achillea
ptarmica The Pearl (D): Easy summer border plant with striking white flowers that seem to glow in the dark.
Achlys
japonica (D) May just be a variety of A. triphylla but, whatever, it can spread into a lovely patch of attractive foliage in a woodland setting with spires of little white flowers. Until our plant is better established we have very few available. Form an orderly queue please.
Aconitum
Please note all Aconitums are poisonous.
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.
japonicum ssp subcuneatum Album (S) Needs well drained soil in sun or shade.
Actaea
All Actaeas are highly poisonous so look, don’t touch!
asiatica (S) Shade lover, white flowers followed by black/purple berries.
rubra (S) Small fluffy white flowers and red berries.
spicata (S) White flowers, black berries.
Ainsliaea
A new genus to us and we hope to have a few available, fingers crossed!
acerifolia (D) A woodlander native to E.Asia, slow growing with upright downy stems bearing white flowers in late summer. (not available 2026)
*dissecta (D) Similar to above with pink flowers. Only a few available.
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.
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.
sikkimense (B) Lovely little blue flowered onion that we’ve always grown in very sandy conditions.
Alstroemeria
Amy (D) Peach flowers with orange and yellow markings.
Amicia
zygomeris (C) Resembles a giant clover, always in demand.
Amorphophallus
konjac (D) Just a few available of this huge tuberous aroid. A massive single leaf develops on a green and purple mottled stem. Best indoors during winter but can be grown outdoors until time to bring it in. We’ve not seen it flower yet but, apparently, it is pretty special.
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.
m. White Swan (S) similar to alba form above, perhaps a little taller.
Anemone
altaica (S) Creeping with white flowers up to 8”.
baldensis (S) Rarely seen, similar to sylvestris, starry white flowers flushed blue on reverse.
multifida Rubra (S) Silvery fern-like foliage, pinkish cup shaped flowers in summer.
nemorosa Blue Eyes (D) Lovely dwarf with white flowers developing a blue centre.
nemorosa lilac form (D) pale lilac form of our native woodlander
rivularis (S) Lovely clump forming with blue backed white flowers.
Whirlwind (D) Pure white semi double flowers in autumn.
Anthyllis
vulneraria var coccinea (D) Bright red flowers on this rare native vetch, well drained sandy soil in full sun.
Aquilegia
flabellata Nana (S) Partial shade in a rock garden. Large blue flowers.
Arisaema
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.
fargesii (B) Rich dark red with three apple green glossy leaves.
flavum (S) Tiny, by Arisaema standards, yellow spathes with divided leaves. One of our favourites.
franchetianum (B) Maroon and white spathe beneath single trifoliate leaf
tortuosum (S) Distinctive upturned spathe tip, strong grower.
Arisarum
proboscideum (D) The mouse tail plant, so called because its tiny purple spathes are hidden beneath the leaves with just the spadix tips poking out.
Aristea
ecklonii (D) Strappy leaves with intense blue flowers on slender stems.
Aristolochia
baetica (S) The most striking little deep maroon funnel shaped flowers with heart shaped glaucous leaves on this almost hardy climber. Because it is so gorgeous we don’t risk it outside during winter, but we have a friend who does, and it survives.
Armeria
euscadiensis (S) A lovely thrift that has grown in our sand bed for years. Always admired.
Arthropodium
candidum (S) Bulbous perennial from New Zealand with bronze leaves and sprays of tiny white flowers. Just 8″ tall.
cirratum (S) Slightly tender evergreen, strappy leaves with sprays of pure white flowers.
Arum
italicum Curtis Giant (S) Arrow shaped leaves with attractive marbling. From the garden of Cliff Curtis. (Sold Out 2026)
italicum ssp neglectum Miss Janey Hall (D) Creamy speckled variegation with green and cream flowers. Easy in dry shade. (Sold Out 2026)
Astilbe
Cappuccino (D) White flowered. Always in demand
Astrantia
major (D) Pale greenish white and dark red flowers available.
maxima (D) Lovely deep pink.
Roma (D) Lovely pink flowers, sterile.
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)
foliosa var miniata (C) Incredible pink flowered plant for the conservatory.
grandis ssp evansiana (D) Late summer large attractive leaves with red backs, pink flowers.
var. Alba (D) As above with white flowers.
pedatifida DJHC 98473 (D) Hardy low growing with white flowers.
shepherdii (C) Lovely white flowers almost all year round on this conservatory plant. Amazing!
Torsa (B) Huge leaves on this spectacular plant. Hardy too, pink flowers.
Bergenia
Bressingham White (D) Tall, white flowers.
ciliata Wilton (D) Large, very hairy leaves, pink flowers. Magnificent.
cordifolia (D) Variegated leaves, pink flowers.
pacumbis (D) Pink or white flowers before glossy leaves appear.
Berlandiera
lyrata (S) The chocolate daisy, and very well named it is too, as you will find out when you sniff it. Drought tolerant with dark centred yellow flowers.
Berneuxia
thibetica (S) Very rare dwarf ericaceous plant related to Shortia. Beautiful clusters of white flowers over evergreen leathery leaves. A treasure.
Boehmeria
cylindrica (C) Small spiked false nettle with drooping tips to the leaf blades.
nivea (C) serrated foliage plant for full shade.
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.
Buddleja
alternifolia (C) Substantial deciduous shrub with grey green leaves and graceful pendant racemes of scented lilac flowers. very beautiful.
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.
Bulbinella
hookeri (D) Fleshy linear leaves and starry bright yellow flowers.
Campanula
pulla (D) deep purple bells on this tricky little acid lover. Worth the effort though.
Cardamine
kitaibelii (D) One of the best, pure white flowers early spring.
trifolia (D) Low growing, masses of white flowers.
Calanthe
discolor (D) Vigorous hardy orchid with golden yellow flowers with surrounding petals in warm russet brown.
sieboldii (D) another lovely hardy orchid that thrives in dappled woodland conditions with bright golden yellow 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.
Cautleya
spicata (D) Rhizomatous perennial with stiff spikes of reddish flowers in late summer
Cestrum
x cultum Cretan Purple (C) A new one to us so untested in the garden. lovely sprays of purple flowers.
elegans (C) Dark pink flowers early spring needs sheltered site but well worth growing, shrub or small tree, drought tolerant.
parqui (C) We’ve grown this for years in the garden thinking it was something else! Very fragrant yellow flowers in the evening.
Chasmanthe
bicolor (D) Like an elegant Crocosmia, a lovely plant with orange red flowers.
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.
fortunei (D) Purple black stems with deep purple foliage in spring. Striking and rarely offered.
japonicus (D) Glossy green leaves, scented white flowers on this woodlander.
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.
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)
We have recently potted on a good selection of two year old plants as follows. For further details see our Codonopsis pages:-
Cc bomiensis, cardiophylla, clematidea, obtusa, ovata, pilosula, subscaposa, lanceolata, Pseudocodon grey-wilsonii, P. grey-wilsonii Blue Ice, P. grey-wilsonii Himal Snow, P. convolvulaceous ssp. forrestii, P. vinciflorus
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.
majalis Albostriata (D) White flowers, variegated leaves. A present from a friend.
Corokia
cotoneaster (S) Never been able to propagate this before. A lovely hardy silver leaved shrub with small yellow flowers followed by red berries. Few only.
Corydalis
calycosa (D) True blue scented flowers with white throat. Easier than flexuosa.
cheilanthifolia Evergreen ferny foliage yellow flowers early, bare rooted only, these are self-sown plants.
Korn’s Purple (D) As the name says, a good purple flowered plant originally from the garden of Peter Korn in Sweden.
temulifolia Chocolate Stars (D) Dark brown foliage early in the year, lilac flowers, does not look like a corydalis at all.
Crepis
incana (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.
ignea AGM (C) Tubular scarlet flowers, black at tip. Tender.
ignea Roxy (C) A smaller form of ignea.
Cyclamen
coum (B) Mixed colours on these wonderful early (January onwards) cormous perennials. Rounded patterned leaves.
x drydenii (S) An unusual gift from a friend. A cross between C. coum and C. alpinum by the late Kath Dryden.
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.
Cypripedium
formosanum (D) It’s been several years since we had this lovely hardy orchid for shade with its huge pink pouches. Please refer to Achlys to see how to behave!
Dahlia
merckii (D) Small pink flowers on this hardy species Dahlia.
Daphne
bholua Jacqueline Postill (L) Lovely early spring flowering shrub, extremely fragrant.
kurdica (S) Lovely dwarf shrub with white flowers followed by orange berries.
mezeureum (S) Pink or white seedlings.
x susannae Tichborne (C) Heavily perfumed sub shrub for free draining spot.
tangutica (C) Small, approx 1 metre, shrub pink and cream flowers in clusters.
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) Bright pink flowers on this trailing succulent. Very hardy in full sun and sharp drainage. Best grown in a wall or crevice garden.
Delphinium
grandiflorum Blauer Zwerg (S) Compact gentian blue flowers for free draining conditions.
requienii (S) lovely annual/biennial with slate grey flowers and glossy star shaped leaves. Our plant this past summer stood well over 5 feet tall.
Dermatobotrys
saundersii (C) Likes part shade with slightly moist well drained soil through summer with red fuchsia like flowers. For the conservatory.
Deutzia
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
tasmanica (D) Sword like leaves, purple/yellow flowers metallic blue berries. Wonderful in full shade and hardy too.
Dianthus
superbus (S) Originally grown from seed collected in the Pyrenees. It happily seeds around in our sand garden in full sun.
Dierama
pauciflorum (S) One of the smallest with pink 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
cantoniense DJHC 98485 (C) A lovely woodland plant originally collected by Dan Hinckley. Nodding cream flowrs in light shade.
longistylum L1564 (D) Elegant woodlander introduced by Roy Lancaster.
longistylum Night Heron (D) Dark bamboo like stems with creamy flowers followed by black berries.
Edraianthus
pumilio (S) Lovely deep purple blue trumpet shaped flowers over silver tufts on this almost evergreen alpine plant for the trough or crevice garden.
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.
leptorrhizum (D) Our personal favourite, semi evergreen with masses of large pink flowers and lovely foliage.
x versicolor Sulphureum AGM (D) Pale yellow flowers evergreen.
perralchicum (D) Very vigorous evergreen with bright yellow flowers. Will tolerate very dry shade.
wushanense Caramel (D) Unusual coloured flowers on arching stems. Evergreen leaves, mottled red. Can cope with drier conditions than most.
Many more varieties of these superb plants in the garden. Will propagate to order, just ask.
Epipactis
Catalina (D) Hardy hybrid for moist shade.
gigantea (D) Hardy native orchid likes moist soil.
Passionata (D) Another hardy pink hardy hybrid for 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.
Eriolarynx
australis Andean Snow (C) A rarely seen shrub for sun or shade with white bell shaped flowers (Sold Out)
australis Bill Evans (C) As above with lilac blue flowers. (Sold Out)
Eucomis
humilis Twinkle Stars (B) Pink/cream petals on a dramatic dark stem.
montana (S) Cream and white flowers, good foliage.
pallidiflora ssp. pallidiflora (S) The largest in the genus, standing over 3′ tall.
Euonymus
fortunei Wolong Ghost AGM (D) Fantastic dark shiny foliage with a white marking. Train as a climber or ground cover.
phellomanus (S) Lovely deciduous shrub with corky winged branches, small greenish yellow flowers and followed by pink fruit. One of our favourites.
Ferns
Adiantum
venustum AGM (D) Evergreen hardy maidenhair fern, very good in shade or sun, good ground cover.
Asplenium
adiantum-nigrum (S) The Black Spleenwort. A British native found growing in walls and not suitable for pot culture due to its dislike of excessive moisture. Plant on its side in a free draining site.
ceterach (S) Very excited to be able to offer this for the first time. Also a dweller of limestone walls but a little bit easier to grow in a trough in our experience. Lovely rust coloured backs to the fronds.
x ebenoides A nice hardy hybrid from USA. Fertile so should come true.
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.
f-f ssp angustum f. rubellum Lady in Red Lovely light green fronds with contrasting red stipes.
nipponicum var pictum (D) AGM A well known silvery fern from Japan.
n. var. p Burgundy Lace Shades of burgundy, pink and silver.
n.var. p. Silver Falls AGM Grey/green fronds with purple midrib, heavily overlaid with silver.
n.var.p. Ursula’s Red Newly emerging fronds have rich bronze tones sprinkled with silver.
otophorum var okanum (S) A few of this beautiful Japanese fern available.
vidalii Golden yellow fronds with striking red midrib.
Blechnum
fluviatile (S) An unusual fern from New Zealand, the Ray Water Fern. We once grew it for years but lost it because we didn’t keep it moist enough so we are now growing it in our bog garden. It is very striking and worth the effort (Sold Out 2026)
penna-marina Creeping rhizome so will gradually form a small colony. Evergreen.
Cyrtomium
deviscapulae (S) New to us. Spotted it in a garden centre. Very tall with eye catching twisted segments to the fronds for deep shade. Should be hardy. (Sold Out)
lonchitoides (S) Another new one from the much missed Fibrex Nursery. A lovely compact fern, admired by all our nerdy fern visitors. (Sold Out)
falcatum (S) Dark green and glossy.
fortunei var clivicola (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.
Doodia
media (S) A gorgeous tender fern that we grow in our conservatory. New fronds are a delicious brick red. Few only.
Dryopteris
affinis Cristata AGM Very robust fern with crested fronds. Bomb proof!
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 Grandiceps (S) Curious cresting at tips of fronds. Different.
filix-mas Linearis Polydactyla (S) A very fine crested form.
sieboldii (S) AGM Like no other Dryopteris with entire fronds with a distinct bluish tinge when newly emerged.
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.
oyamense (S) Creeping with slender rhizomes the Japanese Oak Fern is a real beauty and we are very excited to see how this will perform in the garden.
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.
Polypodium
australe pulcherrimum gp (D) Winter green fern for dry shade, 9” tall.
x mantoniae Cornubiense (D) Winter green, lovely.
vulgare (D) The Common Polypody, perfect for growing along the edge of a bed, will even grow epiphytically.
v. Bifido-cristatum (S) fronds forming crests at tips.
Polystichum
lonchitis (S) A plant for cool rocky places. A British native.
munitum (S) The sword fern. Evergreen and quite large with loose shuttlecock shape.
neolobatum (S) A beautiful glossy Japanese fern. Another new one to us.
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) Our best guess at naming, but quite distinctive.
setiferum Plumoso-multilobum Hopefully name correct but it is a very beautiful layered fern and always popular with our visitors.
setiferum Wakeleyanum (S) A rare form with the appearance of crosses along the rachis (stem) comes true from spore.
tsus-simense (S) AGM A very pretty, neat fern with distinct black rachis.
yunnanense (S) A good tough fern even for wet clay, sounds like good doer.
Pteris
wallichiana (D) A fabulous hardy giant fern can reach one and a half metres if really happy. We have a few only which were given us by a good friend. We’ve planted ours in sheltered shade. (Sold Out 2026)
Woodsia
alpina (S) A small alpine fern needing sharp drainage and plenty of light and a limestone environment.
ilvensis (S) Similar to above but prefers a more acid situation.
Woodwardia
unigemmata (S ) AGM We are very pleased to be able to offer spore raised chain fens for the first time. New growth emerges brick red and gradually turns green. The fronds can grow to 6′ long so give them plenty of space. Both these species always draw favourable comments from our visitors.
radicans (B) AGM New growth bright green on this lovely Chain Fern. Supposedly not as hardy as W.unigemmata but not in our experience. Can tolerate slightly drier conditions too.
Fagopyrum
dibotrys (D) Bears a passing resemblance to Japanese Knotweed but don’t panic! A lovely tall back of border foliage plant topped with frothy white flowers.
Fascicularia
bicolor (D) Not often we have some of this amazing hardy bromeliad to offer. These come via a good friend who was downsizing. When in flower the spiky evergreen leaves turn crimson and the flowers are tiny sky blue florets with yellow centres. Incredible.
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. We also now have a white form.
Flogman (C) Long pale pink tubular flowers.
Galanthus
We are starting to gather together a small collection of snowdrops and rather than write a description of each we have decided to just list them. Where possible we’ve tried to include at least 2 bulbs per pot. A few of these are Cliff Curtis hybrids and not commonly found.
Brenda Troyle
Casanova
Edwina
elwesii var monostictus
Forge Double
Jennifer Hewitt
Kathleen Beddington
Ladybird
nivalis f. pleniflorus Blewbury Tart
plicatus Lambrook Greensleeves
plicatus Trympostor
plicatus Wendy’s Gold
Ronald Frank
Starling
Straffan
Trumps AGM
Veronica Cross
Wasp
woronovii
woronovii Cider with Rosie
Gentiana
acaulis (D) Large deep blue flowers on this free flowering form. Loves our sand bed.
lutea (D) The Great Yellow Gentian. Says it all really! Sunny position with extra moisture if possible.
Geranium
Bob’s Blunder (D) Very well drained soil. Dark foliage and masses of pink flowers flat on the ground and no it’s not Bob at Woodlands!
dalmaticum (D) White and pink forms. A lovely little spreader for poor soil and full sun. Very pretty.
harveyi (S) Silvery foliage and pink flowers. Full sun and poor soil required.
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) All are good dry shade plants. Pale lilac flowers, unusual leaf.
nodosum Clos de Coudray (S) Rosy purple flowers with pale edges.
nodosum Silverwood (S) Cup shaped white flowers.
nodosum Tony’s Talisman (S) Clusters of deep reddish purple flowers.
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.
coccineum Koi (D) Compact with masses of bright orange flowers in mid summer.
Gillenia
trifoliata (S) Slender russet stems with sprays starry white flowers.
Gladiolus
byzantinus ssp communis (B) Hardy and very easy with stunning magenta flowers that look great in a mixed border.
flanaganii (B) Bright red in late summer.
papilio Ruby (B) Another hardy one with dark red flowers. One of Ann’s favourites.
tristis (B) Creamy yellow flowers, highly scented in the evening. Winter grower and spring flowering so dormant in summer
Globularia
meridionalis (D) Lovely dark blue balls on short stems with evergreen foliage. We grow ours in sand.
Gomphostigma
virgatum (C) Grey foliage all year with white flowers, small shrub.
Gunnera
magellanica (D) Needs permanent moisture and therefore perfect for the edge of a pond.
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 (see also Zephyranthes)
robustus (D) A tender pink bulb. Gorgeous.
tubispathus (D) A lovely copper coloured bulb probably hardy if grown in free draining soil. We’re experimenting with growing Harbranthus in our crevice garden sand.
Hacquetia (see Sanicula)
Halesia
carolina (S) We were pleased to get good germination for the first time of seed from our lovely tree last winter so these are young plants’ but we’re sure they will grow fast once given their freedom.
Hakonechloa
macra Aureola (D) Japanese Forest Grass, perfect for deep shade. Very striking.
Haloragis
erecta Wellington Bronze (C) Sub shrub with bronze foliage, surprisingly hardy. For some reason it likes growing around our poly tunnel, with no help from us!
Hedera
helix Erecta (D) A curious Ivy, non climbing erect evergreen shrub with arrow shaped leaves.
pastuchovii ssp cypria (D) Triangular leaves with silver veins on this attractive climbing Ivy. Evergreen.
Hedychium
densiflorum Assam Orange (D) Deep orange flowers in bottlebrush spikes. 1m in height.
greenii (D) Wonderful foliage red flowers 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.
strigosa (D) Pink tubular flowers in late summer, stoloniferous.
Hepatica
One of our favourite early spring species. We grow many of them and welcome your enquiries regarding availability, including the following:-
nobilis Blue, pink or white.
nobilis ex Bibo red A strong pink.
nobilis Giselle White with pink anthers.
nobilis Mira White.
nobilis ex Papillion Pale pink with overlapping leaves.
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.
Hesperantha
coccinea (D) Delightful in autumn when pink to red flowers appear on this easy plant.
huttonii (S) A new one to us but more graceful than coccinea, pink.
Heuchera
villosa Autumn Bride (D) Light green foliage with upright stems of white flowers.
villosa Bronze Beauty (D) Bronze and caramel leaves, a strong grower.
Hosta
Blue Mouse Ears (D) Miniature bluish leaved Hosta. No surprise there then!
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.
caerulea (formerly Deinanthe) (C) A favourite with gorgeous blue flowers looking as though made of icing sugar.
macrophylla Sanguine Merveille (C) Very dark red flowers good red foliage in autumn.
macophylla Zorro (C) Dramatic lacecap with almost black stems and large florets, pink or blue depending on your conditions.
platyarguta (formerly Platycrater) (C) With small white flowers.
serrata Beni-temari (C) Light pink, compact, dark leaves turn red in autumn.
serrata Fuji-no-taki (C) Pure white double flowers, red tinged foliage in spring.
serrata Kurenai (C) White turning to crimson 2-year-old cuttings.
serrata Shichidanka AGM (C) Double lavender/pink 2-year-old.
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.
Hydrophyllum
virginianum (D) Very hardy deciduous perennial for moist shade. Extremely pretty translucent white bell shaped flowers. We have many favourites and this is up there with them!
Hylomecon
hylomeconoides (D) Similar to the above but flowers all summer, very choice.
Hylotelephium
telephium ssp ruprechtii Hab Gray (S) Fleshy grey purple leaves flushed pink with fluffy cream flowers.
Ichthyoselmis (formerly Dicentra)
macrantha (D) Don’t you long for the days when plant names were straightforward? The moniker refers to fish, on account of the sprays of yellow flowers, resembling a shoal. A lovely ferny plant for the shade garden. (Sold Out)
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) Very pale pink, extremely pretty.
flanaganii (D) Red tinted stems and broad pink flowers. Easy in semi shade.
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) Yellow flowers contrast beautifully with sensational dark foliage with red undersides.
stenantha (D) Yellow flowers late summer unusual foliage.
Ipheion
sellowianum (B) Must have very good drainage and probably winter protection to ensure a show of these delightful yellow flowers with purple stripes.
Iris
Gingerbread Man (D) Small in stature with very unusual mix of gorgeous soft browns with blue beard.
sibirica Yellow Belly (D) Bred here in Lincolnshire by our friends at Manic Botanic. The name refers to natives of Lincolnshire. Incidentally we aren’t.
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. (Sold Out)
Jeffersonia
dubia Lovely Japanese woodlander for part shade. Pairs of kidney shaped leaves give rise to its common name, Twinleaf. Bronze new foliage followed by delightful violet blue flowers.
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. (Sold Out)
Kirengeshoma
palmata (D) Large pale yellow trumpet flowers on this late summer hardy perennial. Very impressive.
Lamium
Brightstone Pearl (D) Pink flowers, fresh green foliage.
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.
vernus var albus (S) Lovely white form of the above. Seed raised so may be variable.
Lepechinia
hastata (C) Tall hardy perennial, spikes of large maroon flowers, handsome grey foliage, looks similar to a Salvia.
Leucojum
aestivum Gravetye Giant AGM (D) Like a snowdrop on steroids.
vernum AGM (D) Beautiful spring snowflake with large hanging bells in early spring.
Libertia
chilensis AGM (D) A very popular border plant with evergreen strappy foliage topped by white flowers in early summer.
Lilium
formosanum var pricei (S) very large white trumpet shaped flowers but the whole plant is only a foot tall! Easy to grow in goodlight and well drained soil.
Linum
narbonense (S) Not often we have spares of this beauty. Gorgeous open clear blue flowers in full sun and free draining soil. Always stops passers by.
Lobelia
cardinalis (D) Dark red foliage with bright red flowers.
laxiflora angustifolia (D) Orange tubular flowers.
siphilitica (S) Shade lover with beautiful blue flowers.
tupa (S) brick red flowers in late summer. Sheltered sunny site will help but not the hardiest
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.
pilosa (S) Unusual non scented twining orange red flowers. Few only.
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 tending towards that direction!
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) Looks more like a Paris than a Lysimachia until it flowers, hence its name. For deep shade hardy and evergreen.
Maianthemum
canadense (D) Creeping rhizomatous perennial for humous rich soil in dappled shade.
oleraceum (S) Striking with red stems in partial shade and sprays of small white flowers followed by red berries.
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 in May.
Mimulus
cardinalis (S) Striking bright red flowers.
naiandius (S) Pink and white flowers. Best treated as an annual.
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. There has been a recent major taxonomic overhaul which we haven’t yet got to grips with so, for the time being, we are sticking with the old names. Hope this doesn’t cause offence!
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.
Moraea
huttonii (D) Slender yellow veined Iris-like flowers in early summer.
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.
Onosma
nana (S) Perfect for sandy soils with pale creamy yellow flowers.
taurica (S) A much darker yellow than O. nana with quite silvery foliage.
Ophiopogon
planiscapus Kokuryu AGM (D) Black grass like foliage small purple flowers on this little lily relative.
Osteospermum
Weetwood AGM (C) hardy here growing in our sand garden in full sun. Drought tolerant. White flowers loved by butterflies.
Oxalis
deppei Iron Cross (D) Gets its name from the pattern on the leaves divided into four with a distinct central mark. Clusters of pink flowers. Probably not hardy.
megalorrhiza (C) The tree oxalis formerly known as O. arborescens. Bright green foliage with masses of yellow flowers, very striking. Probably not hardy but we’re leaving one out just to be sure.
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.
vulcanicola Plum Crazy (C) A trailing tender perennial for the conservatory with amazing foliage of deep purple and bright pink with yellow flowers. Crazy indeed.
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. Four year old plants.
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.
Penstemon
whippleanus Commonly known as dusky Penstemon due to its dark pinkish flowers. Quite a tall one.
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) 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.
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) Very pink stems and berries with cream flowers. Quite vigorous.
Lakaboom (S) Magenta stems and flowers.
Pilea
DS 834 (C) Pileas are starting to become quite trendy foliage plants and we’re starting to grow a few purely because they’re lovely not trendy. They mix with ferns very well.
angulata ssp petiolaris PB16-1074 (C) A new one to us but looks very promising. Lovely foliage but insignificant flowers.
insolens (C) Highly veined leaves on upright purple/black stems. Should be quite hardy.
matsudai Taiwan Silver (C) Rarely seen. Serrated silver striped leaves on this hardy Pilea.
umbrosa (C) From the Himalaya with toothed pointed leaves. 30 to 50 cms.
Pinellia
ternata (S) Related to Arisaema but a little more subtle but still a nice component of the woodland garden.
Pinguicula
grandiflora (D) A British carnivorous plant with bright green sticky leaves that trap tiny flies and pretty purple flowers in spring. The rosettes bulk up quite rapidly if kept moist with rain water throughout summer. They must not be given any nutrient so a mixture of peat and perlite is best.
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.
x kewensis (S) Bright yellow flowers and farina covered leaves give this little plant a distinct appearance like no other.
marginata (D) Lilac flowers on this tough little plant. Will grow very well in sand.
vulgaris (S) Our delightful native primrose.
Pseudocodon (see Codonopsis)
Pteridophyllum
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.
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 David Ward (D) Named by our friend Andrew for his father. Pale green leaves edged in white with coral red flowers.
rubra Rachel Vernie (D) Distinctive patterned leaves red flowers.
rubra Redstart (D) Light green leaves and pinkish red flowers.
Stillingfleet Meg (D) Excellent mildew free foliage with prolific pink flowers turning blue.
Vera May AGM (D) Lovely pink flowers.
Ranzania
Sorry, currently not available.
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.
Rhodanthemum
hosmariense Zagora Pink (S) Pink daisy for well drained situation in front of a border or even a trough.
Rodgersia
pinnata Superba (D) A well known reliable perennial for moist soil.
podophylla Aka-ba (D) One we bought from Japan that seems to run about a bit more than the type, hence the divisions. Very attractive bronze new foliage.
Rosa
banksiae Lutea (C) Fingers are crossed that the cuttings we took last summer have struck and we will be able to offer this beauty for the very first time. Apologies if they haven’t.
x odorata Mutabilis AGM (C) Our favourite Rose. The single scented flowers emerge yellow and gradually move through orange to cerise. Flowers throughout the summer.
spinosissima (D) Striking dark purplish flowers and black fruits. Very thorny! sweginzowii (S) A climber we first saw at Packwood House in the Modlands and borrowed a few hips we found on the ground! Since it was late in the year we hadn’t then seen the flowers but the hips are an amazing shape.
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.
cautleyoides Early Purple (S) Purple form of the above.
humeana f.alba (S) The lovely white form but sometimes there can be a trace of pink but equally beautiful in our opinion.
humeana f.lutea (S) Pale yellow.
tibetica (S) A small purple Roscoea.
Rubus
spectabilis Olympic Double (D) Dark red double flowers, good shrub for shade.
Salix
gracilistyla Melanostachys AGM (C) Unusual black catkins. The two S. gracilistyla look good together.
gracilistyla Mount Aso (C) Showy pink catkins early in the year.
purpurea Nancy Saunders AGM (C) Red stemmed attractive shrub.
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. ( Sorry sold out for 2026)
Sarcococca
confusa AGM (C) Black berries.
hookeriana var digyna Purple Stem AGM (C) Narrow leaves on dark stems. Small red and white flowers.
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
giganteum (B) Huge arrow shaped leaves and a dark purple spathe and hardy.
horsefieldii (S) Hardy aroid plant for part shade. (formerly 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.
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.
Sternbergia
lutea (B) A glorious rich yellow crocus look alike for a well drained sunny site in autumn. One of our favourite bulbs. Should be available later in the year.
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, although survived last winter in the garden much to our surprise, so may be hardier than we think.
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.
Symphyotrichum
Vasterival (D) Clouds of small pink flowers on tall dark stems in late summer give a striking display.
Syneilesis
aconitifolia (D) We are pleased to have the lovely Shredded Umbrella plant again. A fabulous plant for the woodland garden in part shade with its large palm like leaves.
palmata (D) Not available 2026.
Tanakaea
radicans (D) Low growing hardy Japanese perennial with sprays of cream flowers over glossy evergreen leaves. We grow ours on the edge of a shady raised bed to great effect.
Taraxacum
carneocoloratum (S) Woodlands offering Dandelions? Yup. This one is pink.
faeroense (S) And this one is from the Faroe Islands with very dark purple black leaves with typical bright yellow flowers.
Tetrastigma
obtectum (C) Hardy evergreen self-clinging climber with very attractive foliage.
Teucrium
scorodonia Binstead Gold (C) Striking new foliage is apple green maturing to golden yellow. Spikes of yellow flowers in spring.
scorodonia Crispum Marginatum (C) Very textured green leaves whose ruffled edges are tinted white.
Thalictrum
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.
Tinantia
pringlei (D) A hardy Tradescantia with violet flowers over purple brown marked foliage.
Trillium
cuneatum (D) Deep red with mottled foliage, wonderful.
luteum (D) Pale yellow very mottled foliage.
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) The lovely British native Globe Flower, seen in damp meadows in the cooler parts of this country. We shall never forget our first sighting of a stand of these growing in the North Pennines in County Durham.
Tropaeolum
ciliatum (S) Finely divided foliage and rich yellow flowers on this vigorous scrambling climber.
Typhonium (See Sauromatum)
Umbilicus
oppositifolius AGM (D) Prostrate evergreen foliage with sprays of tiny yellow flowers in spring. For the woodland garden.
Uvularia
perfoliata (D) Pendant pale yellow flowers.
Veratrum
ex Lorna’s Green (S) White flowers above pleated basal leaves. Moist soil.
nigrum (S) Best in good retentive soil and part soil. Small dark purple flowers on tall stems.
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.
ochracea James Stirling A lovely contrasting dwarf shrub for a mixed planting in full sun.
perfoliata (D) Grey foliage deep blue flowers very well drained sunny spot (previously Parahebe).
schmidtiana nana (S) Lovely little alpine plant with blue flowers 5 to 10 cms by 30 cms. Perfect for a trough or crevice.
Veronicastrum
latifolium BWJ8158 (L) Quite vigorous with masses of small purple flowers in late summer. A bit of a scrambler so needs support.
Viola
betonicifolia albescens (S) Evegreen with long triangular leaves and white flowers.
biflora (S) Masses of bright yellow flowers with brown markings on throat in spring.
elatior (S) The Fen Violet. A rare British native with delicate blue flowers. Deciduous.
priornantha (S) Small pale blue Violet.
sororia Freckles (D) Pretty white/ speckled violet blue flowers.
sororia var Priceana (S) White with dark blue veined centre.
Waldsteinia
ternata (D) Evergreen woodlander, many yellow flowers in spring low growing.
Ypsilandra
thibetica (D) Evergreen with strap shaped leaves turning bronze in winter. Spikes of fragrant white flowers in early spring.
Zephyranthes ( See also Habranthus)
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.
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.
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.
forsskaolii: (S) Robust plant with purple flowers.
Gigi: Yellow, an unusual Salvia colour.
glechomifolia: Pale blue, low growing for a rockery.
guaranitica Amino: Stunning blue flowers.
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.
x jamensis Ignition Purple: Deep purple very floriferous.
x jamensis Javier AGM: Blue flowers, small shrub.
x jamensis Peter Vidgeon AGM: Pale pink flowers.
koyamae: Yellow flowers full shade.
Lake Tahoe: Striking deep purple
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 Kew Red: One of the earliest to flower.
microphylla Newby Hall: Pinky red flowers all summer.
microphylla Rodbaston Red: Vivid pinkish red, bushy sub shrub.
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.
Pam’s Pink: A new variety seems to be hardy a good doer.
Pasadena: Pretty deep pink flowers.
Peach Cobbler: Unusual orange/peach coloured flowers.
Phyllis’ Fancy: Slate blue/white flowers strong stems excellent.
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.
Trelawney: Masses of deep pink flowers, shrub.
verticillata Hannay’s Purple: Sprays of purple flowers.
Tender Salvias
African Sky: Pale blue spires.
Allen Chickering: Lavender blue on delicious grey leaves.
aurea Kirstenbosch: Silver grey foliage throughout year. Unusual rusty coloured flowers.
aurita: Lilac flowers on this S.African ground cover, seed raised.
Blue Butterfly: Deep blue. A gift from a friend.
bullulata: (pale form) Sprays of turquoise flowers, shade lover.
cacaliifolia AGM: Heart shaped shiny leaves, blue flowers.
canariensis: Clusters of violet/pink flowers, new to us.
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.
curviflora: Masses of cerise flowers, a favourite.
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!
dorisiana: Very large with magenta pink flowers in winter.
Ember’s Wish: Orange flowered sport of Wendy’s Wish.
Fuchsia: New one to us with dark red flowers.
fulgens: Tall, bright red.
involucrata Bethellii AGM: Deep pink buds opening to large flowers.
Joan: Reminiscent of involucrata with gorgeous magenta flowers.
leucantha AGM: Purple/white felty flowers.
leucantha Purple Velvet: A richer colour than above.
leucocephala: Winter flowering with furry white calyces and magenta flowers.
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 Dot’s Delight: Large blue with white markings.
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.
regla: The Mexican Sage. Masses of bright scarlet/orange flowers. May well prove to be hardy but still untried here.
sagittata: Attractive long arrow shaped leaves, blue flowers in winter.
Salmia Pink: Soft flowers with darker calyces.
scabra: Dainty pale mauve flowers, seed raised.
stachydifolia: May be hardy but untried yet. Soft light blue flowers from graphite blue calyces.
trijuga: Small Chinese salvia with purple patterned flowers, seed raised.
tubiflora: Drought tolerant ground coverer with scarlet flowers.
Waverly: Long racemes of whitish flowers very attractive.
Woodlands Plants 