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CALLY GARDENS • 2013

January 2013 e-mail: info@callygardens.co.uk 

CALLY GARDENS, GATEHOUSE OF FLEET, 

CASTLE DOUGLAS, SCOTLAND, DG7 2DJ, U.K. 

(N. B. LAST ORDERS FROM THIS CATALOGUE APRIL 30th 2013 

CONTENTS 

Herbaceous Perennials .....................................................1 

Grasses ...........................................................................23 

Shrubs ............................................................................24 

Climbers .........................................................................29 

In October I gave a talk at the Garden History Museum in Lambeth called The Nurseryman as Planthunter in 

which I tried to use planthunting to help understand fundamental changes in the relationship between mankind 

and nature that are affecting everyone. The text is available at www.callygardens.co.uk 

In this list you will find many plants grown from seed collected in China during my last expedition. Several 

species of Rhododendron are now large enough to sell, with more to come next year. The expedition was a 

partnership with the Kunming Institute of Botany and explored unbotanised areas of the Salween/Dulong 

divide. It was arduous but productive yielding 250 seed collections and several thousand photographs. 

There were many interesting Sorbus and, for the first time, a Magnolia with ripe seed -probably M. globosa, 

available next year. The plants grown from the seed collected will eventually appear in these catalogues. 

www.callygardens.co.uk 

Our website includes a list of most of the plants in the collection. This is intended to give prospective 

visitors an idea of the range of plants they can see here, and we welcome suggestions on which varieties we 

should propagate for future catalogues. The site is well illustrated with original photographs and includes 

sections on the garden, its history, the nursery, artists at Cally and a photographic diary of the 2001 plant 

hunting trip to China. The catalogue cover is from a lino-cut of Cally Gardens by local artist Clare Melinsky. 

Her work is available at www.claremelinsky.co.uk 

ORDERING Important- please read 

Business is by mail order or collection using the enclosed order form and the plants will be dispatched in 

March, April and May. If you want your order to be acknowledged please enclose a stamped addressed 

envelope. All orders should be accompanied by a cheque or postal order made out to Cally Gardens including 

post and packing as follows: 10 plants and under add £8.50, 11-20 plants add £9.50, 21 plants and over add 

£12.00. Minimum order £15 excluding P&P and books. Any refunds for sold out varieties will be sent with the 

plants by cheque; no credit notes issued. Those who wish to collect their plants from the nursery in March or 

April should mark their order ‘to be collected’ and add no postage charge; you will be advised when they are 

ready by card or telephone. Many of these plants are available in very limited quantities and may take some 

years to build up before they can be sold again. Orders will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis 

and so early ones are most likely to succeed. Please indicate in the space provided on the order form which 

alternatives you prefer in the event of some varieties being sold out. Substitutions will not be made unless 

specifically asked for. 

ON ARRIVAL 

Unpack your plants as soon as possible and plant when weather permits; if the soil is frozen or very wet keep 

pot-grown specimens and potted up divisions under cold glass until conditions improve and water sparingly. 

Delicate varieties (especially those marked * in the catalogue) should be kept under glass until frosts are over. 

Please let us know promptly if the plants are in bad condition - we will replace or send a refund for anything 

that arrives dead or ungrowable. N.B. Herbaceous perennials are often sent when dormant and signs of life 

may only be apparent on knocking the plant out of the pot. 

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HARDINESS 

It is not really possible to predict where a plant on the borderline of hardiness is likely to survive because the soil 

and the micro-climate of the planting site are so important. A plant will suffer much less from the effects of frost 

growing in light, well-drained soil at the base of a south or south-west facing wall in a city garden than in heavy 

soil in the open in the country. Tender plants are marked with a *. 

PLANT BREEDERS RIGHTS 

Cally Gardens does not knowingly offer plants subject to Plant Breeder’s Rights and we will not apply for them 

on anything we introduce. This means that you are free to propagate for sale anything in our list without fear 

of prosecution. 

The reasons are: 

(1) I believe that Nature should not be owned. Natural genetic material should be freely available to anybody with 

the energy and ingenuity to make use of it, as has always been the case, not the preserve of whoever manages 

to appropriate it first. 

(2) The gardening public are being charged royalties for plant breeding that, in many cases, has never taken 

place. Many of these plants came up by chance or were collected in other countries; proof that breeding work 

has taken place is not required to get PBR. 

(3) There are no enforced rules on labelling and many PBR plants are not labelled as such, even by wholesalers. 

PBR plants that are labelled often say, “Propagation Illegal”, which is untrue – it is propagation for sale that 

is prohibited. 

(4) Worthy old garden varieties are likely to be dropped by PBR orientated growers in favour of similar or inferior 

‘new’ones which attract a royalty. 

(5) Some nurseries simply rename PBR plants to avoid the royalties; other nurseries rename old varieties to get 

PBR. 

(6) Both of the PBR systems currently in force here (UK and EEC) are riddled with inconsistencies and dubious 

practice. We have experienced attempts to charge us royalties on plants that turned out to be non-PBR. 

PBR are driven by the business community’s appetite for appropriating valuable natural assets, and governments 

that charge £1,000’s to maintain PBR for a few years on one variety, whilst failing to regulate the system for the 

protection of the public who end up paying for it all. The solution lies with the gardening public who can defeat 

the system by simply not buying PBR plants and avoiding retailers who are unable to say if their plants are covered 

or not. 

My article on the origins and implications of the PBR system that was published in the RHS Plantsman magazine 

is available at www.callygardens.co.uk 

Michael Wickenden 

OPENING TIMES 2013 

30th MARCH – 29th SEPTEMBER 

TUESDAY - FRIDAY 2.00p.m. - 5.30p.m., SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10.00a.m. - 5.30p.m. 

CLOSED MONDAYS and WEEKDAY MORNINGS 

Groups or individuals wishing to visit at other times please write or email. Our collection of 3,500 varieties can be 

seen and a selection of plants from this catalogue will be available in larger sizes plus rare kinds that never reach 

the lists. The £2.50 entry charge is helping to finance the restoration of 1,000’ of 18thc. brick walls and the old 

vinery. A season ticket costs £6.00. 

To find Cally Gardens take the Gatehouse road off the A75 and turn left (coming from Dumfries) through the 

ornate gateway to The Cally Palace Hotel and follow the signs to the walled garden. 

NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS 

I have generally used the botanical names of plants as I have had them from other growers and can not, therefore, 

absolutely guarantee they are correct. However, I believe that the vast majority are and have done my best to find 

the right name where doubt has arisen; for example when one plant has turned up under two different names. 

Horticultural varieties (clones) must, to remain true, be propagated by cuttings or divisions; all clones in this 

catalogue are vegetatively propagated except where stated. 

For more detailed descriptions and evaluations of most of the herbaceous plants in this catalogue, see ‘Perennial 

Garden Plants’ by G.S. Thomas. For good photographs of a wide selection see ‘Perennials’, Vols. 1 & 2, by Roger 

Phillips and Martyn Rix. 

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS 

All plants in 3” - 4” pots except where stated. Those in litre and 1.5 litre pots have been grown on for at 

least a year and are priced to take account of extra postage and packing costs. Divisions and open ground 

plants are packed in damp peat and clingfilm. 

* tender - see introduction under Hardiness. 

ACAENA, Rosaceae. 

microphylla ‘Kupferteppich’ Soon makes a wide bronze-green carpet with bristly red burrs in late 

summer, 5’’ ............................................................................................................................................ 2.80 

magellanica Palest grey-green foliage with reddish burrs, fast growing carpet, good in shade ..........2.80 

ACANTHUS, Acanthaceae. 

Easy statuesque perennials making large mounds of shining dark green leaves, long spikes of hooded 

flowers in late summer on established plants, sun or part shade. 

mollis ‘Free Flowering Form’ Found in a New Zealand garden, this excellent variety regularly bears 

numerous 4’ flower spikes, purple and pale green with intricate dark veining ......................................4.20 

m. ‘Hollard’s Gold’ Golden yellow younger leaves gradually turn pale green, mauve and white flowers in 

late summer, 4’, 1.5 litre pots .................................................................................................................5.50 

spinosus ‘Spinosissimus’ Long white spines stand out against the dark green narrowly divided leaves, 

slim spikes of white flowers to 4’ ...........................................................................................................4.20 

‘Summer Beauty’ Hybrid with bright green leaves divided into broad toothed lobes, mauve and white 

flowers, tolerates hot summers, 5’ ..........................................................................................................3.80 

ACERIPHYLLUM, see Mukdenia. 

ACHILLEA, Compositae. 

ptarmica ‘Noblessa’ Pure white double pom-poms all summer, scarce compact seed strain, 15” ........3.20 

ACONITUM, Ranunculaceae. 

Monkshood, richly coloured autumn flowering perennials with spikes of curious hooded flowers and 

deeply divided leaves. 

carmichaelii Barker’s Variety Massive spikes of glowing blue flowers into October, 6’, divisions .... 3.20 

japonicum Large mid blue flowers and bold deeply cut leaves, from seed collected in Japan, 6’, 1.5 litre 

pots ......................................................................................................................................................... 5.20 

leucostomum Distinct rare species from central Asia, the dusky purple flowers have tall narrow hoods and 

are borne in great open heads on 7’ stems, very large deeply divided leaves ........................................4.50 

lycoctonum ‘Russian Yellow’ Large pale yellow flowers in great branching heads over deeply cut leaves 

up to 12” across, collected on my 1995 trip to Russia, 5’, divisions .....................................................4.20 

yesoense Tall arching stems bearing rich blue flowers along much of their length, from Japan, 5’ ......3.20 

‘Sparks Variety’ Darkest indigo-blue flowers in large open heads, 5’ ...................................................3.50 

species ex. Russia Long spikes of rich blue flowers set off by burnished red stems, our richly coloured 

collection from the Russian Far East, 5’.................................................................................................3.80 

ACTAEA, Ranunculaceae. 

This genus of elegant woodland plants grown for their heavy crops of brightly coloured fruit in autumn is 

now combined with horticulturally distinct Cimicifuga – tall, stately late flowering perennials bearing long 

white bottle-brush flowers. 

americana Rare early species with elegant tapering white spires in late summer, 4’6”........................3.50 

japonica The shortest variety with maple-like leaves and white flowers from pinkish buds, 3’ ...........3.20 

matsumurae (Cimicifuga simplex) Arching white wands in autumn, 5’, large plants, 1.5 litres ..........5.20 

m. ‘James Compton’ Very dark purple-black foliage and pale pink flowers, 4’6”, divisions. ..............4.80 

m. ‘Prichard’s Giant’ (Cimicifuga ramosa) Large branching heads with long creamy white terminal 

spikes and shorter ones below, 7’ ........................................................................................................... 4.20 

m. ‘Silver Axe’ (‘Silver Ray’) Scarce variety bearing 12” spikes of white flowers to 7’, divisions ......5.20 

racemosa Usually the first to flower in July, white spikes in large branching heads to 6’, 1.5 litres ....5.20 

rubra Glossy scarlet berries over dark green clumps, 2’6” .................................................................. 3.20 

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AEONIUM, Crassulaceae. 

* arboreum Shrubby succulent usually seen in its dark reddish purple forms, the original species makes an 

attractive specimen for a clay pot stood outside for the summer, bright green rosettes, can reach 4’ ...4.20 

AGAPANTHUS, Alliaceae. 

These hardy varieties bear round heads of trumpet flowers in late summer, for sun and good soil. 

inapertus hollandii Unusual and distinct species with long pendulous tubular flowers on 4’6” stems that 

always grow bolt upright, strong divisions of a paler blue form ............................................................6.50 

‘Bressingham Blue’ Perhaps the best taller rich deep blue variety, 3’ 6” .............................................4.20 

‘Cally Blue’ Dense bright blue heads to 18” held well above the leaves, our exceptionally free flowering 

dwarf variety ..........................................................................................................................................4.20 

‘Loch Hope’ Reliable free flowering variety, deep blue trumpets with flared petals, 4’ .......................3.80 

‘Midnight Blue’ Sought after old variety from Ireland with the darkest blue flowers on 18” stems, neat 

grassy foliage, pot grown from division .................................................................................................4.50 

‘Torbay’ Lots of sky blue heads from June to August, greyish leaves, 2’6” .......................................... 3.80 

‘Underway’ Tall and elegant with erect stems to 4’ bearing compact heads of soft blue flowers over low 

foliage, by division from our excellent free flowering form of this variable variety .............................3.50 

AJUGA, Lamiaceae. 

incisa (‘Blue Enigma’) Introduced by us from Japan, this unusual ground cover bears rich blue spikes in 

summer over textured green leaves with deeply serrated edges, 12”, 1.5 litre pots .............................5.20 

‘Catlin’s Giant’ Glossy purple-tinted leaves and deep blue flower spikes twice the size of the common 

Bugle, easy rapid ground cover for sun or shade. ..................................................................................5.20 

ALCHEMILLA, Rosaceae. 

epipsila Smaller less spreading Ladies Mantle with soft green leaves and frothy yellow flowers, 12” ..2.80 

ALSTROEMERIA, Alstroemeriaceae. 

Vigorous hardy South American lily-like plants, large heads of beautifully marked flowers that cut well. 

brasiliensis ‘Cally Star’ Leaves cleanly streaked cream from the edges changing to white as the leaf 

matures, dark red flowers in late summer, 2’ ..........................................................................................3.80 

psittacina Useful late species bearing remarkable dark red flowers tipped green and striped brown within, 

late summer and autumn, likes some shade, 4’ ..................................................................................... 3.50 

‘Dayspring Delight’ Scarce variegated variety with striking brownish orange flowers over white-edged 

leaves, 2’ .................................................................................................................................................4.20 

‘Hawera’ Cool lemon yellow flowers with a few brown markings, 3’6”, ............................................. 3.50 

ALTHAEA, Malvaceae. 

armeniaca Lovely pale rose perennial mallow, greyish downy foliage, late summer, 5’ ......................3.50 

AMICIA, Papilionaceae. 

zygomeris Rare autumn flowering giant clover with rounded greyish leaves that close up at night, large 

soft yellow pea flowers, hardy once established, 6’ .............................................................................. 3.80 

AMSONIA, Apocynaceae. 

Easy long-lived perennials grown for their soft coloured flowers and attractive foliage. 

hubrichtii Pale blue stars over needle-like leaves which turn yellow in autumn, choice rare species to 2’, 

small seedlings .......................................................................................................................................3.80 

orientalis ‘Cally Darkstem’ By cuttings from a plant with dark purple stems that compliment the heads of 

pale blue-grey stars in summer, 2’ ..........................................................................................................4.50 

ANEMONE, Ranunculaceae. 

fanninii After years of stock building we can offer a growable form of this superb plant, 4” cream stars 

like giant a Pulsatilla over deeply lobed downy grey-green leaves up to 15” across that could belong to a 

Rodgersia, hardy, early summer, 3’, divisions ......................................................................................7.50 

rivularis These plants from seed collected in the Eastern Himalaya seem to fit this species, white flowers 

with blue sepals in open sprays, summer, 2’ 6”, attractive and easy to grow .......................................3.50 

rivularis ‘Blue Back’ Seedlings from a vigorous form with blue backs to the white petals, summer, 3’ ..3.80 

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trullifolia This is the delightful dwarf blue anemone that so many visitors have admired in the garden, soft 

green 9” mound covered with exquisite flowers in early summer and less profusely into autumn .......3.50 

virginiana Unusual woodland anemone from the eastern US, white flowers with a greenish tinge, bold 

jagged leaves, vigorous to 3’ ..................................................................................................................3.80 

Japanese Anemones or Windflowers are among the best autumn flowering hardy perennials, the cupped 

white or pink flowers are borne from August to November, good dark green vine-like foliage all summer. 

‘Pamina’ Profuse deep pink upturned flowers with a yellow centre, outstanding variety ....................3.50 

‘Whirlwind’ Pure white semi-double flowers with golden stamens, 3’ .................................................3.50 

ANEMONOPSIS, Ranunculaceae. 

macrophylla Woodland gem from Japan with nodding pale lilac cupped flowers in summer over bright 

green ferny leaves, needs cool acid shade, 2’6” .....................................................................................3.80 

ANGELICA, Umbelliferae. 

atropurpurea Richly coloured perennial cow parsley with domed heads of white flowers on reddish purple 

stems, red new growth in the spring, 6’ ..................................................................................................3.50 

ANTHEMIS, Asteraceae. 

tinctoria ‘Cally White’ Masses of cheerful white daisies all summer if the old flowering stems are cut back 

promptly, fine-cut ferny leaves, a chance seedling found here that is whiter that ‘Alba’, 2’6” ............3.20 

‘Compacta’ Useful low growing variety with clear yellow flowers on a 15’’ mound, 1.5 litres ..........4.80 

ANTHERICUM, Anthericaceae. 

ramosum Branching 2’6” stems of starry white flowers from May to July, grassy leaves, slowly makes a 

large clump in sun, litres .......................................................................................................................4.80 

AQUILEGIA, Ranunculaceae. 

viridiflora (‘Chocolate Soldier’ is a made up name for this species) Choice dwarf columbine with sweetly 

scented glossy brown flowers, 12” ........................................................................................................ 3.50 

ARABIS, Brassicaceae. 

procurrens Low evergreen carpet of dark green rosettes tinted red, pure white flowers in spring, easy in 

sun or light shade, 6” .............................................................................................................................. 2.80 

ARISAEMA, Araceae. 

Hardy exotic relatives of the native Cuckoo-Pint, best in rich moist soil and some shade. 

consanguineum Elegant species with leaves composed of as many as twenty long narrow leaflets arranged 

like the spokes of a wheel, dark purple flowers with pale stripes followed by big scarlet fruits, 3’ ......3.50 

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ARISARUM, Araceae. 

proboscideum Called the ‘mouse plant’ because the reddish brown flowers have tail-like tips that stick up 

above the leaves, easy spreading 3” deep carpet for shade. ...................................................................2.80 

ARMERIA, Plumbaginaceae. 

maritima ‘Rubrifolia’ Red leaved form of thrift, the common seaside plant, bright pink drumstick heads 

in early summer on a slowly spreading mound of dark red foliage, 6” .................................................3.20 

ARTEMISIA, Asteraceae. 

lactiflora ‘Elfenbein’ This scarce variety is one of our favourite tall late perennials, cream plumes to 5’ in 

autumn over ferny leaves .......................................................................................................................3.80 

lactiflora ‘Rosenschleier’ Dusky grey-pink sprays in late summer to 5’, ferny dark green leaves on 

reddish purple stems, easy soft late colour .............................................................................................3.80 

ARUM, Araceae. 

creticum Conspicuous pale yellow arum flowers each with a long deep yellow spike (spadix) appear in 

early spring over rich green arrow-shaped winter leaves, quite unlike anything else and remarkably hardy 

for a plant from the mountains of Crete, for sun and good drainage, 18”. .............................................4.20 

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ASPHODELUS, Asphodelaceae. 

Easy and attractive but rarely seen early summer flowering perennials for sun. 

cerasiferus Tall branching spikes of starry white flowers with a reddish brown stripe down the back of 

each petal, 5’6”, taller and later flowering than A. microcarpus, litres ..................................................4.80 

microcarpus Branching spikes of starry white flowers with a reddish brown stripe down the back of each 

petal, 4’6” ...............................................................................................................................................3.20 

ASTELIA, Asteliaceae. 

nivicola ‘Red Gem’ Slowly spreading 15” mound of silvery leaves tinted red turning dark red in cold 

weather, evergreen and hardy to -15°, litres ...........................................................................................6.20 

* trinervia Rare species from wild collected seed, pale green leaves to 6’ in the wild where it takes some 

frost, litres ...............................................................................................................................................5.80 

ASTER, Asteraceae. 

Michaelmas Daisies traditionally dominate the autumn border; to reduce the need for staking, cut all the 

tips back by a few inches in early summer to promote branching. 

ageratoides ‘Asran’ Broad 18” mound covered with pale lilac flowers in late summer .......................3.80 

frikartii ‘Flora’s Delight’ Useful dwarf variety with pale violet flowers over grey-green leaves, 15” ..3.50 

novae-belgii ‘Blue Gown’ Classic single spode-blue michaelmas daisy, 5’, self supporting and disease 

free .......................................................................................................................................................... 3.80 

spectabilis Rare species with bright violet-blue flowers followed by conspicuous silvery seedheads that 

persist into winter, 3’, divisions ............................................................................................................. 3.50 

‘Little Carlow’ Masses of rich blue flowers with reddish centres, conspicuous in October, 3’ .............3.80 

ASTILBE, Saxifragaceae. 

species 250 From seed collected in Yunnan, this is a big statuesque plant with dark green leaves on red 

stems and drooping greenish white flower heads, probably A rivularis, 1.5 litre pots, 6’ .....................5.80 

ATHYRIUM, Woodsiaceae. 

otophorum okanum Unusual small fern, broad tapering fronds with reddish purple mid-ribs and stems 

especially in spring, unusual colouring, 18” ..........................................................................................3.80 

ASTRANTIA, Apiaceae. 

Masterwort, star-shaped flowers in summer whose fascinating structure is worth a close look, easy in sun 

or shade. 

major ‘Buckland’ Plenty of very large pale pink and white flowers with green veining, the best soft 

coloured variety, 2’6” ............................................................................................................................. 3.50 

m. ‘Shaggy’ Well known large flowered variety with extra long narrow white ‘petals’, 2’6” ..............3.80 

maxima The true species with exquisite rose-pink flowers and simple bold foliage, 2’ .......................3.50 

BAPTISIA, Papilionaceae. 

australis Sought-after plant combining blue-grey rounded leaves with soft indigo pea flowers in early 

summer, to 4’, once established the clump will increase and flower for many years ...........................3.80 

BEGONIA, Begoniaceae. 

Tropical looking plants a few of which are hardy given a leafy mulch and a sheltered shaded position, they 

all make good autumn flowering shaded conservatory or patio plants with large richly coloured leaves, the 

flowers have crystaline petals that open out flat to reveal a sphere of yellow stamens. 

* cathayana From wild collected seed and now offered for the first time, this has deeply toothed green 

leaves and small pinkish flowers, 15” ....................................................................................................3.20 

grandis ‘Alba’ Lovely white form of this hardy Japanese species, green leaves veined red beneath, 

18” .......................................................................................................................................................... 2.80 

g. ‘Sapporo’ Richly coloured variety introduced by us from Japan, deep pink flowers amongst dark green 

leaves red beneath, 18” ..........................................................................................................................2.80 

* masoniana ‘Iron Cross’ Introduced by and named after Maurice Mason, the great plantsman, deeply 

textured bristly leaves with a prominant dark red cross in the centre produce an effect like no other plant, 

small greenish yellow flowers, 15” ........................................................................................................3.80 

* ravenii Fairly hardy with large bright pink flowers and shiny green kidney-shaped leaves, 18” .......... 3.20 

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* sillitensis mengyangensis White night-scented flowers at ground level beneath massive brilliant green 

leaves, new and rare, 2’, small plants .....................................................................................................4.20 

* sikkimensis The leaves are deeply cut into narrow segments and marbled silvery grey, pale green and 

brown, flowers white or pale pink, our collection from high in the E. Himalaya will take some frost ...3.80 

* species 71 The bright green kidney-shaped leaves of this new collection from China get very large, many 

small pink flowers in great heads, 2’ ......................................................................................................3.80 

* ‘Mishmi Silver’ Our wild collected variety offered for the first time in 2010, prostrate stems bearing silver 

leaves with olive green veins, pale pink flowers, 12” ............................................................................3.50 

‘Palmata’ Previously listed as B. palmata which is another species, this hardy variety from China has 

scented pink flowers and large palmate leaves, 18” ...............................................................................3.50 

* ‘Tye Dye’ Another recent selection from wild collected seed, large deeply cut velvety olive green leaves 

conspicuosly marked with silver, small pale pink flowers, 15”, first offered last year ..........................3.80 

BELLEVALIA, Hyacinthaceae. 

dubia This 12’’ grape hyacinth bears violet-blue flowers with green tips in bud, intoxicating colour, from 

seed collected by the late great Jim Archibald .......................................................................................2.80 

BERGENIA, Saxifragaceae. 

Undervalued plants combining large rounded evergreen leaves often turning red or purple in winter with 

early spring flowers, easy in most soils, sun or shade. 

pacumbis (B. ciliata) Very large rounded bright green leaves marbled red by late summer, pale pink 

flowers 1” across, usually deciduous and worth a sheltered site to protect the tender new growth, 2’ .3.80 

stracheyi ‘Alba’ This dwarf variety is a real gem, dense spikes of pure white flowers amongst small dark 

green leaves, all under 6” ......................................................................................................................3.80 

‘Claire Maxine’ The leaves of this little known variety turn rich dark red and purple in cold weather, red 

flowers, 18” ...........................................................................................................................................4.20 

‘Glockenturm’ (‘Belltower’) Neat grower with glossy bright green leaves scarlet in autumn, bunches of 

warm pink flowers with vivid green stamens at the top of red stems, 18”, large divisions ................... 4.20 

‘Purpurglocken’ Rich deep pink flowers with a purple tint, 18”, 1.5 litre pots ......................................5.50 

‘Schneekonigin’ Large palest pink flowers with darker centres produced sporadically from spring to 

autumn, green leaves with some winter colour, 15” .............................................................................. 3.50 

BIDENS, Asteraceae. 

aurea ‘White Form’ Easy vigorous plant that will push up through earlier varieties and provide late soft 

colour, very pale cream flowers, 4’ ........................................................................................................3.20 

BLECHNUM, Blechnaceae. 

penna-marina This evergreen ground cover fern soon makes a 6” deep carpet of rich green narrow fronds, 

ideal for covering the ground between larger plants or running through rock work..............................3.80 

BRUNNERA, Boraginaceae. 

macrophylla ‘Blaukuppel’ Improved form of this versatile non-invasive ground cover for part shade, 

bigger heads of brighter blue forget-me-not flowers in spring, large heart-shaped leaves, 18”.............3.80 

BULBINELLA, Liliaceae. 

hookeri Spikes of deep yellow flowers over brownish green leaves in summer, easy hardy perennial from 

the alpine meadows of New Zealand, 18” ..............................................................................................3.80 

CALCEOLARIA, see Shrubs. 

CALTHA, Ranunculaceae. 

palustris ex Tatra Marsh Marigold, my collection from what is now Slovakia, many large golden yellow 

flowers in spring, 15”, possibly C. palustris var. laeta, litres ................................................................4.50 

CAMPANULA, Campanulaceae. 

Bellflowers, nodding blue, pink or white flowers from June to September, sun or half shade. 

latiloba ‘Alba’ Pure white saucers on 2’6” stems for many weeks in the summer ............................... 3.50 

trachelium From seed collected in the Tatra Mts., dark blue flared bells on 3’ stems, divisions ..........3.80 

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CARDAMINE, Brassicaceae. 

Useful for early spring flowers, easy in sun or shade. 

heptaphylla ‘Big White’ Superb early perennial with pure white flowers over pinnate leaves in April and 

May, this form grows to 2’ and dies down in late summer, divisions ....................................................4.20 

pratensis ‘Flore Pleno’ Lady’s Smock, lovely double flowered pale pink form of the native plant usually 

seen in damp meadows, 12” ...................................................................................................................3.20 

trifolia Excellent evergreen carpeter for some shade, pure white flowers over dark green leaves, 6” ..3.20 

CATANANCHE. Compositae. 

caerulea ‘Alba’ Blue Cupidone, white flowers with blue centres on 2’6” stems, the papery calyces rustle 

in the wind, greyish foliage ....................................................................................................................2.80 

CENTAUREA, Asteraceae. 

Knapweed, easy long-lived perennials for sun and any well-drained soil especially with 

lime, thistle-like heads open into a ring of narrow divided petals in summer and autumn. 

dealbata ‘Steenbergii’ Rich deep carmine flowers over silvery cut leaves, 2’6”, divisions ................2.80 

montana ‘Parham Variety’ Very large deep amethyst flowers all summer and autumn, 2’ ..................3.20 

pulcherrima Large pink flowers from papery yellow buds over deeply cut silver leaves, lovely species for 

a sunny well drained position, 15” .........................................................................................................3.80 

species ex. Tatra Mts. Rich dark blue flowers to 2’, very silvery leaves, spreads at the root ................3.20 

CHAEROPHYLLUM, Apiaceae. 

hirsutum ‘Roseum’ Delightful lilac-pink perennial cow parsley, early summer and some late flowers, 

ferny pale green leaves, 2’, large divisions ...........................................................................................3.80 

CHRYSANTHEMUM, Asteraceae. 

macrophyllum Fine rare foliage plant with deeply cut leaves and off-white flower heads which fade dark 

brown, summer, 4’, litres ........................................................................................................................4.80 

‘Dixter Orange’ Butterscotch-orange double flowers, lovely late colour from the famous garden, 2’, 1.5 

litre pots ..................................................................................................................................................5.80 

CHRYSANTHEMUM, see also Leucanthemum and Leucanthemella. 

CHRYSOSPLENIUM, Saxifragaceae. 

macrophyllum Unusual perennial with big rounded soft green leaves, up to 6”x10” in damp shade, greyish 

flower heads with prominent pink stamens in early spring, 15”, divisions ............................................3.80 

CIMICIFUGA, see Actaea. 

CODONOPSIS, Campanulaceae. 

clematidea Pale blue nodding bells which reveal concentric orange and brown rings when lifted, greygreen 

downy leaves, early summer, 18”, litres. ......................................................................................4.80 

COLCHICUM, Colchicaceae. 

Autumn Crocus, richly coloured flowers suddenly appear straight out of the ground in September, long 

after the 12” sheaves of dark green leaves have died down. 

autumnale ‘Wild Form’ From The Tatra Mts., Slovakia with smaller more natural looking pink flowers 

than the usual cultivated kinds, 8” .........................................................................................................3.20 

byzantinum Large rosy pink flowers with white centres, 12” .............................................................. 2.80 

CORIARIA, Coriariaceae. 

terminalis ‘Xanthocarpa’ Elegant woodland shrub usually cut back to ground level each spring, arching 

stems to 3’ with 8” spikes of amber berries in the autumn as the leaves turn dark red, litres ...............4.80 

CRAMBE, Brassicaceae. 

cordifolia Imposing architectural plant making a large clump of dark green rounded leaves which support 

massive Gypsophila-like heads of tiny honey-scented white flowers in early summer 6’, 2 litre pots ...5.20 

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CROCOSMIA, Iridaceae. 

There is far more to this late summer flowering genus than the dreaded orange Montbretia. 

masoniorum ‘Rowallane Yellow’ Similar horizontal spikes of upward-facing flowers to the well known 

‘Lucifer’ but in a fine shade of rich yellow, 3’, potgrown ..................................................................... 3.80 

paniculata ‘Cally Greyleaf’ Our wild collected variety, broad pale grey-green pleated leaves and large 

branching zigzag heads of dull orange flowers make a bold outline, 5’, per corm ................................4.20 

p.‘Cally Sword’ Giant wild collected form of this magnificent foliage plant, erect sword-like pleated 

leaves and branching heads of pale orange flowers, 6’ ..........................................................................5.20 

‘Culzean Pink’ Found at Culzean Castle, Ayrshire, this robust variety bears soft orange flowers with a 

distinct pinkish tone, narrow grassy leaves, 3’, potgrown .....................................................................2.80 

‘Jupiter’ Huge sheaves of upturned soft orange flowers, solid late colour, 2’6”, potgrown ................. 3.20 

‘Lana de Savary’ Lovely variety bearing large open sprays of clear bright red flowers, a very telling 

colour, 2’6”, potgrown ........................................................................................................................... 3.50 

‘Late Lucifer’ Found at Great Dixter, this has darker dusky red flowers than ‘Lucifer’ and is two weeks 

later, 3’6”, per corm................................................................................................................................ 3.80 

‘Malahide’ (Comet) Very large yellow flowers streaked red, a superb old variety from Malahide Castle in 

Ireland, 2’, potgrown .............................................................................................................................. 3.80 

‘Mount Usher’ Strong upright grower with distinct clear pale yellow flowers, 3’, potgrown ..............3.50 

‘Short Apricot’ Unidentified apricot variety, nice colour and compact at 18”, potgrown .....................3.20 

CYNARA, Asteraceae. 

cardunculus Cardoon, magnificent clumps of silvery grey jagged leaves, spiny pale green flower buds 3” 

across with violet-blue tufts in late summer 7’ ......................................................................................3.80 

DAHLIA, Asteraceae. 

* ‘Sarah’ Bright red single flowers over dark foliage in late summer and autumn, 2’ ............................. 3.80 

DARMERA, Saxifragaceae. 

peltata ‘Nana’ The umbrella plant bears heads of pale pink stars on 12” stems in spring followed by large 

round leaves, useful waterside foliage plant, 1.5 litres ..........................................................................5.20 

DIANELLA, Liliaceae. 

tasmanica ‘Logan Form Seedlings’ From a plant growing at Logan Botanic Gardens that regularly bears 

heavy crops of brilliant blue fruits, pale blue starry flowers and sword-shaped evergreen leaves, for shade 

and shelter, 4’, large plants in 1.5 litre pots ............................................................................................ 5.80 

DIANTHUS, Caryophyllaceae. 

Garden Pinks, blue-grey evergreen mats covered with flowers in summer, drained alkaline soil and sun. 

amurensis Large glowing mauve flowers in late summer and autumn, scarce late flowering species from 

the Russian Far East, 9” .........................................................................................................................3.50 

‘Tatra Fragrance’ Our introduction bearing spice-scented flowers with a crimson bar down the centre of 

each petal, 9” .......................................................................................................................................... 3.20 

DIASCIA, Scrophulariaceae. 

personata The giant of these free flowering sun-loving plants from South Africa, spikes of dark-eyed 

dusky pink flowers on upright stems all summer and autumn, 4’, fairly hardy with good drainage .....3.50 

DIERAMA, Iridaceae. 

‘Tiny Bells’ Delightful dwarf wand flower only 15” tall, lots of soft pink bell flowers in summer ......3.50 

DIPLARRHENA, Iridaceae. 

latifolia Iris-like flowers with three rounded pure white petals marked purple and yellow in the centre, 

broader leaves and shorter flower stems than D. moraea, 15”, litres .................................................... 4.80 

DISPOROPSIS, Convallariaceae. 

species Another unidentified evergreen Solomon’s Seal from a Japanese nursery, smaller and with richer 

green leaves than D. aspera, probably collected in China, soon makes a 6”deep mound .....................3.50 

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DORONICUM, Asteraceae. 

pardalianches Great Leopard’s Bane, clear yellow daisies in spring to 3’6”, easy in sun or part shade, will 

naturalise in light woodland ...................................................................................................................3.20 

EOMECON, Papaveraceae. 

chionanthum Good shallow rooting ground cover for shade, soon makes a carpet of rounded scallopedged 

grey-green leaves, occasional fragrant white poppies lit by yellow stamens, 12” .....................3.20 

ERIGERON, Asteraceae. 

multiradiatus Violet-blue daisies with many very narrow petals all summer, easy compact plant that 

should be better known, collected by a friend in the Himalayas, 12” ....................................................3.80 

ERYNGIUM, Apiaceae. 

Sea Holly, grown for their intricate thistle-like flower heads that dry well, full sun. 

alpinum ‘Superbum’ Seedlings from a vigorous form bearing very large bright blue flowers with many 

fine-cut bracts surrounding the central cone, 3’ .....................................................................................3.80 

giganteum Miss Willmott’s Ghost, easy self-seeding biennial with beautifully formed silvery white flower 

heads in July and August, 2’6” ............................................................................................................... 2.80 

pandanifolium Multiple rosettes of long pale green leaves make a massive evergreen clump which throws 

up 8’-10’ stems bearing green flowers in late summer, spectacular hardy tropical-looking plant .........4.80 

planum ‘Fluela’ Cutting variety with large heads of many small rich blue flowers, 3’, divisions .......3.80 

yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master, large heads of silvery white flowers into autumn, long grey-green leaves 

with a white bloom, hardy exotic-looking plant for poor soil in full sun, 5’ ........................................ 3.20 

ERYSIMUM, Cruciferae. 

cheiri ‘Baden-Powell’ Old golden yellow double wallflower, now rare, rich fragrance, 15” ...............3.20 

EUCOMIS, Liliaceae. 

Striking bulbous plants, hardier than supposed, bearing broad spikes of star-shaped flowers topped off 

with a pineapple rosette, late summer and autumn. 

pole-evansii The largest species with leaves 3’ long and massive spikes of green stars, 4’ ..................3.20 

p. ‘Purpurea’ Rare purple-leaved form introduced by us from New Zealand, 4’ .................................3.80 

EUPATORIUM, Asteraceae. 

Fine tall perennials with large heads of soft coloured flowers that attract clouds of butterflies in autumn. 

fistulosum ‘Massive White’ Huge white flower heads on 10’ stems in good soil, 2 litre pots ..............6.20 

maculatum ‘Purple Bush’ Somewhat shorter with a larger number of smaller rose-purple flower heads, 

5’, divisions ........................................................................................................................................... 4.20 

EUPHORBIA, Euphorbiaceae. 

The spurges are valued for their attractive foliage and curiously constructed heads of yellow or green 

flowers. 

cyparissias ‘Fens Ruby’ Cypress Spurge, spreading colonies of 12” stems densely clad with narrow leaves 

that are dark red when young, yellow flowers in summer ....................................................................2.80 

dulcis ‘Chameleon’ By division from a seedling of this variable plant with good dark reddish purple 

foliage, yellow flowers, cut down in June for a fresh crop of coloured leaves, 18” ..............................3.20 

griffithii ‘Dixter’ Spreading 4’ mound of attractive foliage shaded reddish purple, coppery orange flowers 

in early summer, 1.5 litre pots. ...............................................................................................................5.20 

nicaeensis Choice compact species making a broad 15” mound of pale blue-grey evergreen leaves on red 

stems, lime green and yellow flowers in early summer, worth a sheltered sunny spot ..........................4.20 

polychroma Forms a 2’ rounded mound covered with brilliant yellow flowers in spring .....................3.50 

p. ‘Candy’ (‘Purpurea’) Reddish purple leaves to set off the bright yellow spring flowers, 18” ..........3.80 

rigida (E. biglandulosa) In a sunny well-drained position this striking plant produces 18” semi-prostrate 

stems with spirally arranged pale grey leaves and vivid green and yellow flowers ...............................4.50 

FAGOPYRUM, Polygonaceae. 

dibotrys ‘Cally Form’ Our F. species ex. India seems to be a form of this species, an invaluable long 

flowering back of the border plant, sprays of pure white flowers for months into autumn, heart shaped 

leaves on red stems, not invasive, 6’ ......................................................................................................3.80 

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FILIPENDULA, Rosaceae. 

Meadow Sweet, delicate airy flower heads in summer, prefers moist soil. 

purpurea ‘Elegans’ Rose pink flowers followed by reddish brown seedheads, palmate leaves, 3’ .....3.50 

rubra ‘Venusta’ Like a large mauve-pink flowered meadowsweet, will flourish without maintenance once 

established in damp soil, 5’, divisions ....................................................................................................2.80 

purpurea ‘Alba’ Flat white flower heads over bold foliage brownish orange in autumn, 3’, 1.5 litres. 5.20 

GENTIANA. Gentianaceae. 

Usually associated with rock gardens these taller species are for a choice sunny position in the border. 

asclepiadea alba Three year old seedlings of the rare white willow gentian, arching 2’6” stems bearing 

slim trumpets all along their length in autumn, litres ............................................................................4.50 

lutea The tallest species with pale yellow flowers on 4’-5’ stems, large basal leaves, the source of gentian 

violet and a stately plant for rich soil ....................................................................................................3.50 

GERANIUM, Geraniaceae 

An invaluable group of plants ranging from vigorous ground cover to delicate rock-garden species, every 

shade from rich pinks and blues to soft pinks and white, flowering May to July except where stated. 

cantabrigiense ‘Karmina’ One of the best low growing ground cover geraniums, rich pink flowers on a 6” 

deep mat of glossy evergreen leaves with some autumn colour ............................................................3.20 

dalmaticum Low carpeter bearing large pink flowers, red autumn colour, 6” ......................................3.50 

incanum South African species with the most finely divided delicate silvery green foliage, deep reddish 

purple flowers all summer on a broad 9” mound, for sun, shelter and good drainage ...........................3.20 

incanum ‘Silver Form’ By cuttings from a plant with extra silvery filigree leaves, 9” ........................ 3.80 

lambertii Superb rare autumn flowering species bearing large nodding white or palest pink cup-shaped 

flowers stained red-purple in the centre, broad greyish 18” clump ........................................................4.50 

maculatum ‘Beth Chatto’ Compact soft lilac-rose form of the first geranium to flower in May, 12” . 3.20 

magnificum ‘Blue Blood’ New variety that is said to have even richer violet-blue flowers, 18” .........3.80 

nodosum This versatile species thrives even in dryish shade, 18” mounds of glossy trifoliate leaves and 

mauve flowers all summer and autumn, divisions .................................................................................3.20 

nodosum ‘Silverwood’ Recently introduced pure white form with lighter green leaves, 15” ...............3.80 

phaeum ‘Lily Lovell’ Mourning Widow, soon makes a large clump of soft green leaves even in deep 

shade, violet-blue flowers larger than other varieties, 3’........................................................................3.20 

p. lividum ‘Majus’ Large pale lilac flowers with darker rings around the centres, 3’ ...........................2.80 

potentilloides Trailing stems make a 6” deep mat studded with small white flowers from spring to autumn, 

this strain we brought from Tasmania is far better than the published descriptions suggest. ................3.20 

psilostemon Perhaps the most striking large geranium, brilliant magenta flowers with shiny black centres 

and black veining, 1.5 litre pots ............................................................................................................5.50 

renardii ‘Zetterlund’ Large lilac flowers with violet veining over sage green textured leaves, 12” ....3.80 

robertianum ‘Celtic White’ Pure white herb robert, paler green fine-cut leaves, self seeds true, 9” ....2.80 

sanguineum ‘Hybrid’ This strong growing bright purple variety looks like a hybrid, 15” x 2’ ...........3.80 

s. striatum ‘Splendens’ Originally found on Walney Island, Cumbria this lovely form bears blush pink 

flowers veined crimson on a spreading 9” mound, for the border front, ................................................3.50 

sinense Unique flowers with maroon-black petals thrown back from a cluster of red stamens, good purple 

tinted foliage, July onwards, 2’, divisions. .............................................................................................4.20 

soboliferum ‘Cally Strain’ Bright pink flowers from June to September over fine cut leaves that are orange 

in autumn and when emerging in spring, from my 1995 trip to Russia, 12” .........................................3.50 

sylvaticum ‘Album’ Pure white flowers over pale green textured leaves, 2’6” .....................................3.20 

‘Blue Cloud’ Well named, a haze of sky blue flowers on a broad 2’ mound, divisions ........................3.20 

‘Nimbus’ Starry blue flowers over finely cut leaves that are yellow in spring, 2’ .................................3.20 

‘Red Admiral’ Recent G. psilostemon hybrid with fine red flowers over a long season, 2’6”. .............3.80 

‘Sirak’ Outstanding cross between G.gracile and G.ibericum, large mauve-pink flowers with white 

centres in summer, 2’ .............................................................................................................................. 3.20 

‘Spinners’ Soon forms a 3’ dome of finely cut leaves, lots of deep violet-blue flowers .......................3.50 

GEUM, Rosaceae. 

Strong colours in early summer with some later flowers. 

‘Mandarin’ Very large coppery orange flowers into autumn, fine variety named here, 18”, 1.5 litres...5.50 

‘Werner Arends’ Pure rich orange flowers to 15” over neat foliage, litres ...........................................4.50 

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GLADIOLUS, Iridaceae. 

Hardy summer flowering species with small delicately coloured flowers, quite unlike the florists’ varieties. 

carneus Sprays of pink flowers with red diamond shaped marks on the lower petals,18 .....................2.80 

dalenii Larger hooded pale yellow flowers, hardy, 2’ ............................................................................3.80 

flanaganii The flowers of this hardy high altitude species are a lovely carmine-red, 2’ .......................3.50 

illyricus Shorter growing with purple-red flowers, from wild collected seed, 18’’ ...............................2.80 

GYPSOPHILA, Caryophyllaceae. 

paniculata ‘Compacta Plena’ Broad 12” mound covered with a haze of tiny white flowers in summer, 

reliably perennial, unlike the larger cutting varieties .............................................................................3.50 

HEDYCHIUM, Zingiberaceae. 

These relatives of the culinary ginger are hardy with a leafy winter mulch, intricate heads of scented 

flowers and large exotic leaves give a tropical feel to the late summer garden. 

densiflorum 69 Last year’s species no 69 turns out to be this hardy species, like ‘Assam Orange’ but with 

paler pinkish apricot flower spikes, 3’ .................................................................................................... 3.80 

* ellipticum A new introduction from the E. Himalaya of this rare species, rich green leaves that are dark 

red where they clasp the stem and broad heads of scented white flowers with very long pinkish orange 

stamens, divisions...................................................................................................................................6.20 

spicatum 2 (species 2) Distinct wild collected form with small terracotta and white flowers in dense heads, 

3’, hardy, litres ........................................................................................................................................ 4.20 

HELIANTHELLA, Asteraceae. 

quinquenervis Clear lemon yellow miniature sunflowers with dark centres in October, 6’, 1.5 litres ...5.20 

HELIANTHEMUM, see shrubs. 

HELIANTHUS, Asteraceae. 

atrorubens ‘Miss Mellish’ Fine perennial sunflower much admired by late summer visitors, previously 

listed as plain H. atrorubens, deep yellow semi-double flowers with quilled petals, spreads slowly but 

steadily, 6’ ...............................................................................................................................................3.20 

HELLEBORUS, Ranunculaceae. 

These beautiful plants combine winter and early spring flowers with fine foliage for the rest of the year; 

they prefer a cool semi-shaded position which does not dry out, perhaps on the north side of the house 

where the early flowers can be best appreciated; they grow well on alkaline soils. 

multifidus bocconei TCM 09-327 From wild collected seed, this has large greenish white flowers often 

with an elderflower scent, the mature leaves are divided into about 20 segments, 15”, litres ...............5.80 

odorus Another fine species with beautifully shaped flowers varying from pale green to yellow, the scent 

is elusive, 18’’, litres...............................................................................................................................5.80 

orientalis ‘Cally Double White’ By division from our double flowered white lenten rose, each flower has 

about 20 petals, free flowering in early spring with occasional flushes throughout the year, 15”, litres.6.20 

o. ‘Tall Purple Seedlings’ Seedlings from tall dark purple varieties, 18” .............................................3.50 

HEMEROCALLIS, Hemerocallidaceae. 

Day Lily, lots of trumpet-shaped flowers in summer, easy and reliable in most soils, sun or part shade. 

lilioasphodelus Simple clear yellow trumpets with a lovely fragrance, especially at night, 2’6”, 

1.5 litres .................................................................................................................................................. 5.20 

‘Lullaby Baby’ Delicate pale peach-coloured flowers, 3’, divisions ..................................................... 4.20 

‘Marion Vaughn’ Upturned lemon yellow trumpets on 4’ stems well above the leaves, late summer and 

autumn, divisions. ..................................................................................................................................3.80 

‘Whichford’ Clear pale yellow flowers with narrow petals and a greenish throat, 3’, divisions. .........3.80 

‘Sir Blackstem’ Rare variety with yellow flowers streaked chestnut brown on the outside, black stems, 

2’6”, divisions ........................................................................................................................................ 4.20 

HESPERIS, Brassicaceae. 

matronalis ‘Cally Dwarf’ We found this short form of the double white Sweet Rocket amongst micropropagated 

plants, intensely fragrant stock-like flowers in summer, 15” ..............................................3.80 

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HEUCHERA, Saxifragaceae. 

Clouds of tiny flowers on upright stems in early summer, attractive foliage, easy in sun or beneath 

deciduous trees. 

chlorantha ‘Burnt Sienna’ Our new variety introduced last year, the flowers are borne in wand-like spikes 

rather than open sprays and are an unusual reddish brown, unique subdued colouring, 2’6” ...............3.80 

pulchella Delightful dwarf species, pink and white flowers over tiny rounded grey-green leaves, 5’’ .2.80 

HOSTA, Hostaceae. 

Easily grown foliage plants for damp shade, the following all have good flowers in summer. 

nigrescens ‘Cally Form’ Black emerging shoots open to long pale grey leaves which by late summer 

support massive 5’ stems of mauve flowers from purple buds, divisions ..............................................4.80 

n. ‘Cally White’ Divisions from selected seedlings of our white variety of this rare tall species, 5’ ....5.50 

‘Cally Atom’ This new miniature Hosta, from seed obtained in Japan, has mystified the Hosta experts; 

large pale lilac flowers on 9”-12” stems over blue-grey heart-shaped leaves 2”-3” across ...................4.20 

‘Gold Edger’ Broad 9” mound of pale green leaves that turn yellow as the summer progresses, lilac 

flowers to 12”, easy neat grower, litres ..................................................................................................3.80 

IMPATIENS, Balsaminaceae. 

Perennial balsams from the mountains of Africa and China with fascinating spurred flowers in late 

summer. 

* apiculata Large pink flowers freely born outside in summer and all winter under frost-free glass, my 

collection from The Rwenzori Mts., Uganda, 4’ ....................................................................................2.80 

arguta Soft mauve pitcher-shaped flowers with curled spurs, red tinted foliage, hardy, 2’, litres ........4.20 

a. ‘Big Form’ Larger in all its parts with darker flowers, 2’, 1.5 litres ................................................ 4.80 

* sodenii (I. Oliveri) Large soft pink flowers all summer and autumn, can be planted out or stood out in a 

pot during summer to give a tropical effect, lush bright green foliage, 3’–5’ ........................................2.80 

tinctoria Each scented flower has one large pure white petal blotched crimson at the base and a 4” spur, a 

magnificent species hardy once established, with a leafy winter mulch, 5’ ...........................................3.80 

t. ‘Cherangani Form’ This recent introduction from Kenya has smaller flowers than the usual form but a 

stronger jasmine scent, 5’ .......................................................................................................................3.80 

* ugandense Large pure white flowers each with a carmine blotch, can be planted out or stood out in a pot 

during summer to give a tropical effect, rosettes of bright green leaves, 3’-5’ ......................................2.80 

qingchanganica ‘Emei Dawn’ (DJHC 98415) New name for the plant we have been selling under the 

number, hardy perennial collected on Mt. Emei by Dan Hinkley, large shell pink flowers with yellow spots 

in the throat, 12”, litres ...........................................................................................................................5.80 

INCARVILLEA, Bignoniaceae. 

delavayi ‘Bees’ Pink’ Old variety with the same massive trumpet flowers as the species but in a much 

softer shade of pink, early summer, 15”, for full sun and good drainage ..............................................3.20 

INULA, Asteraceae. 

barbata Easy short species bearing fine-petalled yellow daisies in late summer, 15”, divisions .......... 3.50 

racemosa Spectacular late flowering perennial with massive leaves and 4’ long spikes of clear yellow 

daisies well into October, 8’, large divisions .........................................................................................5.50 

royleana The massive shaggy yellow daisies on a plant only 2’6” tall always attract attention, summer, 

best in cool conditions ............................................................................................................................4.20 

IRIS, Iridaceae. 

Lovely genus, fine sword-shaped or grassy foliage, early summer. 

chrysographes ‘Black Knight’ Velvety deep purple flowers that look black, 2’6” ............................... 3.50 

douglasiana Seedlings from a form with large exquisitely marked blue flowers on a plant only 12” tall, 

dark green arching leaves .......................................................................................................................3.20 

ensata ‘Alba’ Large white flowers with yellow centres, 2’6”, divisions, for rich moist lime-free soil ..3.20 

foetidissima ‘Yellow-seeded’ One of the very few evergreen perennials for dry shade, rare form with pods 

of yellow seeds splitting open in autumn, 2’, divisions .........................................................................4.20 

graminea ‘Hort’s Variety’ Rare variety with deep purple flowers amongst broad arching leaves, summer, 

18”, divisions .......................................................................................................................................... 3.20 

g. pseudocyperus Purple flowers amongst broad leaves arching to the ground, 18”, divisions ............ 3.20 

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laevigata ‘Variegata’ The cream and grey-green variegation persists all season and combines well with the 

blue flowers, 2’, divisions ...................................................................................................................... 3.20 

orientalis Soon makes a sustantial clump of rich green vertical sword-like leaves, large white flowes with 

a yellow blotch on the falls, needs full sun, summer, 4’6”, divisions ................................................... 2.80 

sibirica Although best in moist soil and sun the Siberian Iris will thrive in most situations, dense upright 

narrow foliage and intricately marked flowers in early summer, two varieties offered: 

sibirica ‘Glas y Dorlan’ The name is Welsh for kingfisher and the flowers are a wonderful blue, this recent 

introduction is still rare, 2’6” .................................................................................................................3.80 

s. ‘Southcombe White’ Near white with markings, 3’ ...........................................................................3.20 

versicolor ‘Kermesina’ Deep reddish purple flowers with white markings in the throat, 2’, divisions.3.20 

KIRENGESHOMA, Hydrangeaceae. 

palmata Nodding soft yellow flowers on purple stems in autumn, large textured leaves with the edges 

drawn into points, choice late colour for shade, 4’ .................................................................................4.20 

KNIPHOFIA, Asphodelaceae. 

Now available in a more subtle range of colours than the common Red Hot Poker, grassy leaves and dense 

spikes of tubular flower in late summer. 

caulescens ‘Coral Breakers’ Compact early flowering form of the hardiest Kniphofia, coral red flowers 

fading to pale yellow over evergreen greyish rosettes in July, 2’6” .......................................................4.20 

rooperi The flowers are arranged in spherical heads rather than spikes, orange in bud opening yellow, 4’, 

large plants in 1.5 litre pots ....................................................................................................................6.20 

thomsonii ‘Kichocheo’ (‘Grimshaw’) Distinct wild collected form with the orange and yellow flowers 

more closely packed in the spike, spreads by stolons, 4’, the new name is Swahili for poker ............. 3.80 

‘Jenny Bloom’ Pale apricot-pink buds open cream, lovely soft colouring, 2’6” ................................... 3.80 

‘Little Maid’ Dwarf variety with long spikes of pale yellow flowers that turn almost white,18” .........3.80 

LAVATERA, Malvaceae. 

thuringiaca ‘First Light’ White flowered seed strain of this 6’ herbaceous mallow, far more perennial than 

the shrubby Lavatera, soft green downy foliage, summer and autumn ..................................................3.80 

LEONURUS, Lamiaceae 

japonicus ‘Alba’ Not only is this one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in Chinese traditional medicine, it 

is an attractive garden plant, whorls of white flowers up the stems in summer, 4’ ................................3.50 

j. ‘Pink’ Also known as BLBP 02, this has pink flowers and increased medicinal activity, 4’ ..............3.50 

LEUCANTHEMELLA, Asteraceae. 

serotina (Chrysanthemum serotinum) Perhaps the best large hardy perennial for white flowers in October, 

masses of pure white daisies to 5’6” ......................................................................................................3.20 

LEUCANTHEMUM, Asteraceae. 

superbum ‘T. E. Killin’ Shasta daisy with white petals around a double ‘anemone’ centre, 3’ ............3.20 

LEUCOJUM, Liliaceae. 

vernum Spring snowflake, large white bells tipped green, lovely spring bulb, 10”, potgrown .............2.80 

LIBERTIA, Iridaceae. 

‘Nelson Dwarf’ True miniature making a tiny mound of dark green evergreen leaves, pure white flowers 

very large for the size of the plant, 6”, we seem to be the only source for this attractive plant .............4.20 

LILIUM, Liliaceae. 

mackliniae Several large nodding soft pink cupped flowers per stem in early June, discovered by Kingdon 

Ward in 1946 and named after his wife Jean Macklin, 2’6”, potgrown seedlings .................................3.20 

pyrenaicum This species can be relied upon to thrive and increase in the border, greenish yellow turk’s cap 

flowers with contrasting orange-red pollen on the pendant anthers, per bulb ........................................3.50 

LINDELOFIA, Boraginaceae. 

longiflora Panicles of gentian blue flowers all summer, marvellous colour and easy to grow, 2’6” .....3.20 

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LIRIOPE, Convallariaceae. 

spicata ‘Alba’ Spreading evergreen mat with white flower spikes in late summer, makes excellent ground 

cover, 6”, divisions ................................................................................................................................. 2.80 

LOBELIA, Campanulaceae. 

A fine genus for rich glowing colours late in the year, best in fertile soil not dry in summer. 

laxiflora augustifolia Tubular orange and yellow flowers in late summer, narrow dark green leaves, 

18”, for a sheltered sunny site ................................................................................................................3.80 

‘Tania’ Superb hardy crimson-purple variety from Myddelton House, E. A. Bowles’ old garden, 4’, 

hardy ....................................................................................................................................................... 3.20 

LUNARIA, Brassicaceae. 

rediviva Perennial honesty, scented pale lilac flowers followed by elliptical seedpods for drying, 3’ ..3.50 

LYCHNIS, Caryophyllaceae. 

coronaria ‘Atrosanguinea’ Dusty Miller, richest velvety red flowers over grey rosettes, 3’, 1.5 litres .. 5.20 

LYSIMACHIA, Primulaceae. 

ephemerum Spires of warm white flowers and distinctly grey-tinted leaves, the most refined loosestrife, 

summer, 3’ ..............................................................................................................................................3.80 

LYTHRUM, Lythraceae. 

Purple Loosestrife, vigorous upright perennials with long narrow flower spikes from June to September, 

good autumn colour, moist soil. 

salicaria ‘Feuerkerze’ (‘Firecandle’) Long rose-red spikes to 6’ .........................................................3.50 

virgatum ‘Dropmore Purple’ Reddish purple spikes, more slender and self seeds less, 4’ ..................3.80 

MAIANTHEMUM, Convallariaceae. 

canadense Rare woodland carpeter with veined heart-shaped leaves and white flower spikes, 6” ......3.50 

MALVA, Malvaceae. 

moschata ‘Alba’ Pure white musk mallow, fresh green cut leaves, summer and later if cut down, 2’..3.20 

MANDRAGORA, Solanaceae. 

officinarum Mandrake, big dark green leaves and greenish white flowers followed by yellow fruit like 

tomatoes, a curiosity long associated with witchcraft, 12” ....................................................................3.20 

MECONOPSIS, Papaveraceae. 

The lovely blue poppies of the Himalayas are easy in cool damp, not wet, conditions and fairly acid soil, 

they flower in June. 

‘George Sherriff Group GS600’ The largest flowered variety from division, blue shaded purple, 3’ ..4.20 

‘Crewdson Hybrid’ This variety, also from division, has rich blue flowers, 3’ .....................................4.50 

MELIANTHUS, see shrubs. 

MENTHA, Lamiaceae. 

requienii Intensely aromatic tiny-leaved carpeting mint, small blue flowers, 1’’ .................................2.80 

MERTENSIA, Boraginaceae. 

franciscana Rare species with bunches of small blue tubular flowers from pink buds, longpointed greyish 

veined leaves, May to July, 20” .............................................................................................................. 4.20 

MOLOPOSPERMUM, Apiaceae. 

peloponnesiacum Superb perennial umbel with bright green fine cut leaves and white flowers followed by 

pale yellow fruit, 5’, pot grown seedlings ..............................................................................................3.20 

MOLTKIA, Boraginaceae. 

doerfleri Easy, hardy and attractive but unaccountably rare, deep purple flowers in bunches on 12” stems 

in early summer, narrow dark green leaves, 1.5 litre pots ...................................................................... 5.50 

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MONARDA, Lamiaceae. 

Bergamot, richly aromatic bushy perennials for not too dry a place, mop-heads of hooded flowers with 

protruding stamens in summer. 

‘Adam’ Scarce old variety with dusky dark red flowers, 3’6” ............................................................... 3.20 

‘Libra’ (‘Balance’) A lovely shade of clear bright pink, 3’ ...................................................................3.50 

MORAEA, Iridaceae. 

alticola Butterfly Iris, broad leaves and pale yellow iris-like flowers in early summer, 2’ ....................4.20 

spathulata Smaller rich yellow iris-like flowers in early summer, 18” .................................................3.50 

MOSLA, Lamiaceae 

dianthera Rare autumn flowering perennial collected in Russia, 6” branching sprays of mauve-blue 

catmint flowers over purple-tinted leaves each with an elongated terminal lobe, for some shade, 4’ ...3.80 

MUKDENIA, Saxifragaceae. 

Formally Aceriphyllum, these choice perennials make unusual ground cover in part shade. 

rossii Glossy palmate leaves bronze when young and orange in autumn, sprays of white flowers in spring, 

12” .......................................................................................................................................................... 3.50 

r. ‘Dwarf Form’ Rare dwarf form that I brought from Japan ................................................................3.80 

MYOSOTIDIUM, Boraginaceae. 

* hortensia From the wind-swept Chatham Islands comes this stunning plant with leaves like a large 

Bergenia and heads of blue flowers like a very large forget-me-not, not difficult in seaside and mild 

gardens, well worth a place under cool shaded glass elsewhere, 2’6”, strong pot-grown seedlings .....5.20 

NARCISSUS, Amaryllidaceae. 

romieuxii Tiny daffodil with palest yellow hoop-petticoat flowers in January, can be grown in a sunny 

well drained bed outside or in a pot under glass, from Jim Archibald seed, 6”, potgrown ....................3.50 

NEPETA, Lamiaceae. 

Catmint, easy aromatic summer flowering perennials for sun and good drainage. 

govaniana Elegant and unusual with large open heads of pale yellow flowers from July to September, best 

in half shade, 4’ ...................................................................................................................................... 3.50 

‘Six Hills Giant’ Tall lavender blue variety named after Clarence Elliott’s nursery, 3’6”, 1.5 litres ....5.20 

‘Souvenir d’Andre Chaudron’ Large lavender-blue trumpets with dark calyces on a broad 15” mound, 

very ornamental over a long flowering season .......................................................................................3.20 

NERINE, Amaryllidaceae. 

Fine autumn flowering bulbs, plant just below the surface in as much sun and in as poor a soil as possible. 

bowdenii ‘Wellsii’ Seedlings from a wild collected variety with narrow wavy pink petals, 18”, litres ..4.20 

undulata Dainty species bearing heads of small pink flowers with long recurved frilled petals, 15” ..2.80 

OMPHALODES, Boraginaceae. 

verna Fast growing carpeter for some shade, bright blue forget-me-not flowers in early spring, 6’’ ....3.20 

verna ‘Alba’ Pure white form, 6” ...........................................................................................................3.20 

ONOSMA, Boraginaceae. 

alborosea Bunches of white bells which change to pink over a spreading 6’’ deep carpet of bristly grey 

foliage, full sun, early summer, 1.5 litres ...............................................................................................5.50 

OPHIOPOGON, Convallariaceae. 

species ex. India Spreading mat of dark evergreen leaves with bright blue berries in autumn, from seed 

collected in the E. Himalaya, 9”, litre pots .............................................................................................4.80 

ORIGANUM, Lamiaceae. 

laevigatum ‘Hopley’s’ Clouds of tiny purple flowers over blue-green leaves in late summer, 18” ......3.50 

OXALIS, Oxalidaceae. 

* spiralis vulcanica The new name for O. hedysaroides, excellent tender species for bedding or pots, masses 

of soft yellow flowers all summer and autumn over fast growing reddish foliage, 12” ........................2.80 

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PACHYPHRAGMA, Brassicaceae. 

macrophyllum Pure white flowers to 12” over a spreading carpet of large rounded bright green leaves, one 

of the best spring flowering ground covers for shade ............................................................................3.50 

PACHYSANDRA, Buxaceae. 

axillaris The large glossy leaves of this rare species make ideal evergreen ground cover in shade, scented 

white flowers followed by curious red fruits ..........................................................................................3.80 

PAEONIA, Ranunculaceae. 

veitchii Attractive easy species peony from seed, single pink flowers over fresh green leaves that emerge 

bronze, 18” ............................................................................................................................................. 3.80 

veitchii ‘Pale Forms’ Seedlings from palest pink and white forms of this easy species, 18” ...............3.80 

PAPAVER, Papaveraceae. 

bracteatum ‘Beauty of Livermere’ Classic oriental poppy, blood red flowers with black blotches on 3’6’’ 

stems in early summer ............................................................................................................................3.50 

pilosum spicatum Ethereal palest apricot poppies with crumpled petals in ealy summer, pale grey felted 

leaves, 2’6” .............................................................................................................................................4.20 

PARADISEA, Asphodelaceae. 

lusitanica Pure white star flowers on 3’ stems in early summer, elegant and easy in sun ..................... 3.50 

PARIS, Trilliaceae. 

quadrifolia Our rare native Herb Paris, each 12” stem carries a rosette of four leaves and an extraordinary 

green and yellow flower, a rosette of sepals with thread-like petals that remains in beauty for many weeks 

in summer, conspicuous blue-purple fruit, easy in shade, divisions ......................................................4.20 

PATRINIA, Valerianaceae. 

triloba Rarely seen easy hardy perennial carpeter that ought to be better known, rounded heads of many 

small flowers in a decisive shade of lemon yellow in late summer, palmate leaves often red tinted, 9” ..3.20 

PELARGONIUM, Geraniaceae. 

* acetosum Rare species hardy in mild and maritime gardens, trailing stems bearing salmon pink flowers 

with long narrow petals, summer and autumn, 12” ................................................................................3.20 

* ‘Attar of Roses’ Old variety with light green rose-scented leaves and small lilac flowers, 18” ............3.80 

PENSTEMON, Scrophulariaceae. 

barbatus Tall hardy species bearing soft orange-red flowers on stiff 3’ stems over rich green basal leaves 

from July, 1.5 litre pots ...........................................................................................................................5.50 

PEROVSKIA, see Shrubs. 

PERSICARIA, Polygonaceae. 

‘Indian Summer’ (species ex. India) Our recent introduction from the Mishmi Hills has proved to be an 

outstanding late flowering hardy perennial worth naming, bunches of deep pink flowers in autumn over 

rounded leaves purple-tinted in sun, 2’ ..................................................................................................4.20 

weyrichii Large heads of cream flowers for a long season in late summer, leaves with long tapering points, 

non-invasive, 5’, divisions. ....................................................................................................................4.50 

PHLOMIS, Lamiaceae. 

cashmeriana Hooded rosy lilac flowers set in tiers up 2’ stems, grey-green woolly leaves, for sun .... 3.80 

PHLOX, Polemoniaceae. 

Mainstay of the late summer border, solid colour and delicious scent, mulch in spring on dry soils. 

paniculata ‘Elizabeth Campbell’ Cream flowers suffused apple blossom pink around the edges, fine old 

variety now very hard to find, 3’ ............................................................................................................ 4.80 

p. ‘Logan Black’ Stunning variety from Logan Botanics, the new growth emerges almost black and 

remains aubergine purple until the brilliant red flowers appear in late summer, 3’, (a very similar variety 

has been granted a US plant patent and is being marketed under the name ‘Lord Clayton’) ................4.20 

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p. ‘Mount Fuji’ Pure white flowers in large heads into September, healthy light green foliage, 4’, 

divisions ................................................................................................................................................. 2.80 

PHYTEUMA, Campanulaceae. 

nigrum Black Horned Rampion, curious heads of violet-black flowers in June and July, has self seeded all 

through one of our beds with dramatic effect, 9” ...................................................................................3.20 

PLECTRANTHUS, Lamiaceae. 

* argentatus Grown for its intensely silver velvety foliage, good in a pot or as bedding in sun, small blue 

and white flowers on purple stems, 2’ ....................................................................................................3.20 

PODOPHYLLUM, Berberidaceae. 

pleianthum Umbrella-shaped leaves up to 15” accross unfurl in spring followed by bunches of darkest red 

flowers, for rich soil in part shade, 2’ ....................................................................................................4.20 

POLYGONATUM, Convallariaceae. 

Solomon’s Seal, fine woodland plants forming large colonies in partial shade, arching stems bearing many 

small cream bells in late spring. 

odoratum ‘Ussuriland’ Collected on my 1996 trip to Russia this is a fine vigorous form with 7” greygreen 

leaves and large fragrant cream flowers, 3’ ..................................................................................4.20 

o. ‘Ussuriland Roundleaf’ Also from Russia, this has distinct rounded grey-green leaves and large 

fragrant cream flowers, 2’9”, 1.5 litre pots ............................................................................................5.80 

species 245 Collected near the Pienma pass on the Yunnan/Burma border, this has 3.5”x1.5” leaves and 

7-9 fruit per bunch, 3 year old potgrown seedlings offered for the first time, 2’ ...................................3.80 

POLYPODIUM, Polypodiaceae. 

interjectum ‘Cornubiense’ Fast growing fern with deeply cut lacy fronds rich green all winter, 12” .. 3.80 

POTENTILLA, Rosaceae. 

Cinquefoil, easy sun loving perennials with strawberry-like foliage and lots of brightly coloured flowers 

in early summer. 

alba Soon makes a broad mat of soft green leaves studded with white flowers all summer, one of the best 

low ground covers for sun, 6’’ ................................................................................................................2.80 

atrosanguinea leucochroa Amber-centred clear yellow flowers on branching 18” stems, silvery grey 

leaves, 18”, litres .................................................................................................................................... 3.80 

‘Emilie’ Gorgeous double darkest maroon-red flowers flecked and edged yellow, from cuttings, 2’ ...4.20 

‘Gloire de Nancy’ Similar flowers to ‘Emilie’, of historical interest as the first double Potentilla (Lemoine, 

1854), 2’, from cuttings, scarce. .............................................................................................................4.50 

PRIMULA, Primulaceae. 

florindae ‘Keillour Hybrids’ Seedlings from selected rusty orange and red forms of the himalayan 

cowslip, bunches of spice-scented bells on 2’ stems in summer, some will be yellow ..........................3.20 

PULMONARIA, Boraginaceae. 

Easy early spring flowering ground cover for full or part shade, often with marbled evergreen foliage. 

mollis ‘Cally Hybrid’ This hybrid with P. azurea occurred here, lots of rich blue flowers in spring followed 

by large oval leaves, 15”. .......................................................................................................................3.50 

rubra ‘Barfield Pink’ Dusky pink bells over pale foliage, 12”, divisions ............................................. 2.80 

‘Blue Ensign’ Brilliant rich blue flowers in early spring, good in sun or shade, litres..........................3.80 

RANUNCULUS, Ranunculaceae. 

aconitifolius Superb vigorous form making a 4’ dome covered with white flowers in early summer, dies 

down after flowering so it can be inserted between later perennials for early interest ..........................3.80 

a. ‘Flore Pleno’ Fair Maids of France, exquisite double form mentioned in Gerard’s Herbal in 1597, the 

long-lasting button flowers are filled with tiny pure white petals, early summer, sun or part shade, 2’ ...4.20 

REINECKIA, Liliaceae 

carnea Sprays of pale pink fragrant flowers during summer and early autumn, steadily spreading 12” 

carpet of narrow dark green leaves, litres ..............................................................................................3.80 

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RHEUM, Polygonaceae. 

Ornamental rhubarb, fine large leaves and sprays of tiny flowers on tall stems in early summer, best in rich 

soil that does not dry out or some shade. 

alexandrae A rarity with flowers protected by large cream bracts which are arranged up the 4’ spike like 

roof-tiles, overlapping to throw off the rain, brilliant green heart-shaped leaves, like nothing else ......4.20 

officinale This is capable of producing some of the largest entire leaves of any plant fully hardy in the 

U.K., 3’–4’ across in good soil, spikes of cream flowers to 10’, the divisions will be large. ................ 8.50 

‘Ace of Hearts’ Attractive medium sized cultivar with reddish leaves and large branching spikes of pale 

pink flowers, 4’6”, divisions .................................................................................................................. 5.20 

RHODIOLA, Crassulaceae. 

rosea Rose Root, blue-grey succulent leaves make a neat mound with yellow stars from red buds in May, 

the dried roots are used in pot-pourri for their rose scent, 12” ...............................................................3.20 

RODGERSIA, Saxifragaceae. 

Noble foliage plants with large divided textured leaves often colouring well in spring and autumn, spikes 

of fluffy cream or pink flowers, best in cool moist conditions. 

pinnata ‘Jade Dragon Mountain’ Dense heads of cream flowers that age to pink on dark red stems, Roy 

Lancaster’s collection no. L1670 from Yunnan, 3’, 1.5 litre pots ..........................................................5.80 

p. ‘Superba’ Inferior varieties are offered under this name, here is the real thing with deeply textured 

glossy leaves richly coloured all season, bright pink flowers followed by dark red fruits, 3’6” ...........4.20 

p. ‘White Form’ Long white flower heads over bold pinnate leaves, excellent ground cover, 4’, 

divisions ................................................................................................................................................. 3.50 

purdomii Doubtful name for a fine plant with remarkable bronze-pink new growth in spring, cream 

flowers to 3’, divisions ........................................................................................................................... 4.80 

ROSCOEA, Zingiberaceae. 

Hardy autumn flowering gingers for rich soil and part shade, sheaves of upstanding sword-shaped leaves 

and unusual flowers with two large lower petals and one hooded upper one. 

purpurea One of the easiest to grow thriving in any reasonable soil, purple flowers to 12” ................3.20 

scillifolia ‘Atropurpurea’ Black flowered form of this compact species, 9”, pot grown seedlings ......3.80 

RUDBECKIA, Asteraceae. 

Coneflower, so called because of the prominent dark brown central cone with the yellow petals arranged 

around the base, easy rewarding plants for sun and ordinary soil. 

fulgida deamii Excellent autumn flowering perennial with particularly dark central cones, 3’ ............3.50 

maxima Unique flowers with long drooping deep yellow petals around a large central cone, upright pale 

grey-green leaves, worth a choice sunny position in rich soil, summer, 4’ ............................................ 3.80 

subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’ Fine recent selection of this popular hardy perennial, the petals are deeper 

yellow and rolled instead of flat giving the flowers a sunburst effect, late summer, 4’ .........................3.80 

SALVIA, Lamiaceae. 

The Sage family, sun-loving aromatic plants giving some excellent shades of red and blue, in recent years 

many interesting tender species from Central America have become available that can be grown in large 

pots stood out for the summer or as exotic bedding propagated each autumn from cuttings. 

campanulata ex. Yunnan Mauve-blue flowers in branched spikes to 3’, big rounded leaves on pink stalks, 

shade tolerant, collected in China, large plants in 1.5 litre pots .............................................................5.50 

concolor Long narrow deep blue spikes over pale green leaves on blue stalks, 6’, in the north this needs a 

sunny position to bring on the late flowers, hardy with a mulch ...........................................................4.20 

* confertiflora Long rusty orange-brown spires over large deeply textured leaves, late summer, 4’ .......3.20 

* corrugata Rich blue flowers from dark buds in late summer, deeply corrugated dark green leaves, 2’6” 

bedding or makes an 8’ shrub under glass .............................................................................................. 3.20 

* discolor see shrubs. 

* elegans Pineapple Sage, scarlet flowers in long spikes over pineapple-scented leaves into autumn, 2’ ..3.20 

* fulgens (S. cardinalis) Big orange-red furry flowers in bunches, very striking, 2’ ............................... 3.50 

* guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’ Tall late flowering form with large heart-shaped leaves and 8” drooping 

spikes of rich blue flowers from black buds, hardy in a sheltered sunny spot, 5’. .................................3.50 

glutinosa Jupiter’s Distaff, hooded pale yellow flowers on 4’ stems in late summer, very hardy and easy in 

sun or shade, large plants in 2 litre pots .................................................................................................5.20 

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* jamensis ‘La Luna’ Shrubby with sprays of sulphur yellow flowers from reddish buds, 18” .............. 3.20 

* leucantha ‘Purple Velvet’ Furry deep purple flower spikes on an upright plant, 2’6” .......................... 3.80 

* macrophylla (species ex. Ecuador) Exciting new species collected in Ecuador, makes a huge mound of 

dark green 12” wide triangular leaves, the undersides are rich purple, sprays of bright blue flowers on blue 

stems in late summer, 7’ .........................................................................................................................4.80 

* madrensis ‘Dunham’ Stunning rare variety bearing 18” branching spikes of sulphur yellow flowers from 

late August onwards, 6’ ..........................................................................................................................3.80 

* sagittata Gentian blue flowers over unique arrow-shaped leaves up to 6” long ....................................3.50 

* splendens ‘Van Houttei’ Fine old variety with 8” drooping spikes of long claret flowers that emerge from 

persistent scarlet calyces, prolonging the display long after the flowers have fallen, autumn, 3’ ..........3.20 

* uliginosa Pure clear sky blue flowers in autumn, a marvellous colour so late in the year, hardy on well 

drained soil, 5’ ........................................................................................................................................ 3.20 

* ‘Belhaven’ Bright red flowers from purple buds in summer as well as autumn, 3’ ..............................3.20 

* ‘Waverly’ Long spikes of white flowers flushed pale pink from pale purple buds, fast growing, 4’ .....3.20 

SANGUISORBA, Rosaceae. 

Vigorous moisture-loving perennials with pinnate leaves turning red and yellow in autumn, late summer 

flowering. 

canadensis Shaggy white flower spikes held erect, 6’, divisions ..........................................................3.50 

officinalis ‘Tanna’ Compact form of Great Burnet, many small maroon-red bobbles in summer, 18” ..2.80 

species ex Japan Collected in Japan this bears small white spikes held erect, 2’, litres .......................4.20 

stipulata Long greenish white plumes on a spreading plant only 2’ tall ................................................3.80 

tenuifolia ‘Alba’ Elegant heads of drooping white tassels to 5’ in late summer .....................................3.80 

‘Tall Pinks’ Divisions of vigorous S. tenuifolia hybrids with pink spikes to 5’.....................................4.20 

SARUMA, Aristolochiaceae. 

henryi Heart-shaped leaves emerge light green and soon darken to set off the lemon yellow spring flowers 

each with three crinkled petals, easy shade loving hardy perennial named after Augustine Henry who 

originally colleted it, Saruma is an anagram of Asarum to which it is related, 18” ...............................4.20 

SAXIFRAGA, Saxifragaceae. 

pensylvanica Unusual large woodland species forming handsome rosettes of bright green leaves, many 

small greenish flowers in branching heads to 3’.....................................................................................3.80 

polita ‘Dentata’ Evergreen carpet of neatly toothed dark green leaves, pale pink sprays in spring, 9” ..3.20 

umbrosa ‘Letchworth Gem’ Charming miniature London Pride, pale pink sprays to 6” over an evergreen 

mat, May, litres .......................................................................................................................................4.20 

SCABIOSA, Dipsacaceae. 

lachnophylla Attractive reiably perennial grey-leaved scabious collected in the Russian Far East, soft blue 

flowers all summer and autumn, 2’ ........................................................................................................4.20 

ochroleuca Lovely plant making a greyish 3’ mound covered with cool lemon yellow flowers for many 

weeks in late summer .............................................................................................................................3.50 

SCROPHULARIA, Scrophulariaceae. 

aquatica ‘Variegata’ One of the freshest looking variegated perennials, leaves heavily splashed white, 

small maroon flowers, good in damp shade, 3’, large plants in 1.5 litre pots ........................................5.20 

SEDUM, Crassulaceae. 

Stonecrop, succulent leaved plants adapted to sunny well drained conditions where the foliage develops 

the richest colours, flat heads of tiny flowers appear late in the season and attract butterflies, good brown 

seedheads in winter. 

telephium ‘Purple Emperor’ Red flowers over darkest purple foliage, richly coloured 15” mound ....3.50 

ussuriense Collected in Russia this has proved to be a useful richly coloured front of the border plant, red 

flowers from greyish pink buds over rounded grey-green leaves, dark red in autumn, 10” ..................3.80 

SILENE, Caryophyllaceae. 

asterias Heads of sweetly scented red flowers with vivid blue stamens, lovely colour, summer, 2’ .....3.20 

fimbriata Easy hardy perennial for some shade with uniquely shaped flowers, white petals with the edges 

cut into a tracery of many narrow segments emerge from spherical calyces, 3’ ....................................3.50 

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SOLDANELLA, Primulaceae. 

carpatica Alpine gem bearing exquisite lavender bells with the edges of the petals deeply fringed, spring, 

our collection from the Tatra Mts. .......................................................................................................... 3.80 

STEMMACANTHA, Asteraceae. 

centauriodes (Centaurea pulchra major) Bold clump of grey-green white-backed foliage with golden 

brown buds which shine in the sun and produce a tuft of pink flowers in late summer, 3’ ...................3.80 

STROBILANTHES, Acanthaceae. 

attenuata Outstanding autumn perennial covered with hooded violet-blue trumpets into November, easy 

in sun or shade, 4’, divisions .................................................................................................................. 3.50 

SUCCISELLA, Dipsacaceae. 

inflexa ‘Frosted Pearls’ Palest pink pincushion flowers from June to September, a pale devil’s bit scabious 

that associates well with Agapanthus, 3’ ................................................................................................3.20 

SYMPHYTUM, Boraginaceae. 

orientale Excellent non-invasive pure white comfrey, early summer, tolerates dry shade, 2’ ...............3.20 

‘Langthorns Pink’ Non-invasive pink flowered comfrey, grey-green leaves, early summer, 2’6”.......3.50 

TEUCRIUM, see shrubs. 

TELEKIA, Asteraceae. 

speciosa Deep yellow daisies over massive aromatic leaves, easy spreading architectural perennial that 

can be naturalised in grass, 5’ ................................................................................................................. 3.80 

THALICTRUM, Ranunculaceae. 

Fine perennials for cool conditions with delicate foliage like a columbine and great airy heads of small 

flowers in summer. 

aquilegiifolium ‘Small Thundercloud’ After years of stock building our dwarf sport of ‘Thundercloud’ is 

again available, a haze of deep purple flowers over grey-green foliage, early summer, 15”-18” ......... 4.50 

delavayi A haze of rich lilac flowers each with a bunch of cream stamens, 5’ ......................................3.50 

delavayi ‘Hewitt’s Double’ Each flower is a perfect tiny rich lilac rosette, delicate greyish foliage, 5’ ..3.80 

speciosissimum The 9’ reddish purple stems can be allowed to arch gracefully over other plants, superb 

blue-grey foliage and lemon yellow flowers, divisions ..........................................................................4.20 

THERMOPSIS, Leguminosae. 

chinensis Open spikes of sulphur yellow lupin-like flowers on dark purple stems to 18”, not invasive, 

summer ................................................................................................................................................... 4.20 

rhombifolia montana Bright yellow lupin flowers to 3’, useful spreading plant for poor drained soil.3.20 

THYMUS, Labiatae. 

pseudolanuginosus Woolly pale grey aromatic carpet studded with pink flowers in summer, 4” ........2.80 

TRICYRTRIS, Liliaceae. 

The Toad Lilies bear curious upturned cupped flowers in early autumn, easy in cool shade. 

puberula Soft yellow flowers densely speckled reddish brown, attractive light green downy foliage, 

potgrown seedlings, 2’ ............................................................................................................................3.50 

‘Hototogisu’ Mauve flowers shaded blue with yellow and pink at the centre, 2’6” .............................. 3.50 

TRIOSTEUM, Caprifoliaceae. 

pinnatifidum Green flowers followed by clusters of glistening white fruit in autumn, unusual herbaceous 

member of the honeysuckle family, 18” ................................................................................................. 4.20 

TRITONIA, Iridaceae. 

rosea (Crocosmia rosea) Sprays of delicate clear pink flowers in August and September, grassy leaves, 

2’6”, per 3 corms .................................................................................................................................... 3.20 

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TROPAEOLUM, Tropaeolaceae. 

Fully double trailing nasturtiums that make no seed and so flower continuously until the frosts - they must 

be annually propagated by cuttings and overwintered under glass, now hard to find. 

* majus ‘Hermine Grashoff’ Old variety with scarlet rosettes all summer ............................................. 3.20 

* m. ‘Margaret Long’ Rare fully double apricot variety ..........................................................................3.20 

* m. ‘Darjeeling Gold’ New golden yellow variety with large flowers, best in poor soil ........................3.20 

TULBAGHIA, Liliaceae. 

violacea Uncommon South African plant with soft lilac-pink heads to 18” , narrow foliage, summer ..3.20 

UVULARIA, Convallariaceae. 

grandiflora Handsome woodlander with pendant pale yellow flowers on arching stems, spring, 18” ...3.20 

VERATRUM, Melanthiaceae. 

Amongst the most striking architectural perennials, mounds of beautifully pleated unfurling leaves in 

spring followed by long branching spikes of small starry flowers, they prefer rich moist soil and shade, 

slow growing - some of the following have taken 5 years + to grow from seed. 

album False Helleborine, large heads of palest green flowers, 6’ ..........................................................4.20 

a. ‘Auvergne White Seedlings’ Seedlings from the best and whitest variety, very striking ..................6.50 

a. lobbianum Rare variety collected in the Tatra Mts., green flowers, 4’ ..............................................5.20 

a. ‘Lorna’s Green Seedlings’ Seedlings from a distinct form with drooping spikelets on the inflorescence 

and vivid green flowers, very vigorous to 7’ ..........................................................................................5.50 

californicum Pale greenish white flowers larger than the other species, 5’ ...........................................5.20 

nigrum The best known species with maroon-black flowers, 6’ ...........................................................4.50 

viride Brilliant green flowers, 5’, will take more moisture than the other species .................................4.50 

v. ‘ex. Owen’ Seedlings from a plant in the national collection, 5’ ........................................................4.50 

VERBASCUM ‘Letitia’ - see shrubs. 

VERONICA, Scrophulariaceae. 

incana ‘Candidissima’ Violet-blue spikes over a silvery grey evergreen carpet, 12” ..........................3.20 

porphyriana Rare species with rich violet-blue spikes on a dwarf mound, early summer, 12” ............ 3.50 

VERONICASTRUM, Scrophulariaceae. 

virginicum ‘Fascination’ Lilac pink branching heads with the large terminal spike often fasciated, a 

mutation which causes it to flatten, divisions, late summer, unique upright effect, 6’ ...........................3.80 

VIOLA, Violaceae. 

Violet, spring flowering favourites preferring rich open soil and cool conditions. 

odorata ‘Alba’ Intensely fragrant white violets, from cuttings of a well scented variety, 6”, litres ......4.50 

riviniana ‘Purpurea’ (V. labradorica ‘Purpurea’) Soon makes a 4” deep dark greenish purple carpet, 

unscented violet blue flowers in spring, will self seed between other plants, litres ...............................4.20 

sororia ‘Freckles’ Strong grower with pale blue flowers speckled dark blue, spring, 6’, litres ............3.80 

WALDSTEINIA, Rosaceae. 

ternata Glossy evergreen ground cover for shade, dry or damp, strawberry like growth with bright yellow 

flowers in spring, 9” ............................................................................................................................... 2.80 

WATSONIA, Iridaceae. 

Beautiful South African plants for mild gardens where the corms soon increase to make large clumps of 

upright sword-shaped leaves topped off with long spikes of flowers, tubular or open like a large Crocosmia, 

late summer and autumn, worth a pot stood outside for the summer in cold areas. 

* aletroides Distinctive species with long narrow pale orange tubular flowers held at right angles to the 

spike, flowers well in a pot, 18” .............................................................................................................3.20 

* bulbillifera Unusual soft tan coloured flowers, produces small corms at the leaf axils after flowering, 3’6”, 

litres. .......................................................................................................................................................4.50 

* humilis Outstanding rare miniature species for a sheltered sunny position or pot, by division from a form 

bearing white flowers with pink centres to 10” in summer, iris-like foliage, ........................................3.20 

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* ‘Tresco Pink’ Soft pink selections from the Tresco Hybrids, 2’-3’ .......................................................3.80 

* ‘Tresco Mauve’ Mauve selections from the Tresco Hybrids, 2’-3’ .......................................................3.80 

* ‘Tresco Orange’ Pale apricot orange selections from the Tresco Hybrids, 2’-3’...................................3.80 

YUCCA, Agavaceae. 

flaccida ‘Ivory’ Free flowering old variety of this exotic-looking evergreen desert plant, surprisingly hardy 

given good drainage and full sun, impressive spikes of white bells in late summer, 4’ .........................3.50 

GRASSES, SEDGES AND BAMBOOS 

The clumps of narrow leaves are a good contrast to broad foliage and the usually light, feathery flower heads 

provide a foil for bright colours; many species give yellow or pale brown autumn and look good covered with 

frost in the winter. Generally easy to grow. 

BRIZA, Poaceae. 

media ‘Limouzi’ Quaking Grass, masses of dainty mauve flower heads that dance in the wind, 2’ .....2.80 

CALAMAGROSTIS, Poaceae. 

acutiflora ‘Overdam’ Conspicuous cream variegated form of this strongly vertical grass, feathery brown 

flower heads fading to grey, 5’, divisions ............................................................................................... 3.50 

emodensis Our Poaceae ex Yunnan, sp. 233 and sp. 28 all appear to be forms of this attractive grass, large 

arching flower heads pale reddish brown in autumn and persisting into the winter, 4’6”, 1.5 litres .....4.80 

CAREX, Cyperaceae. 

The Sedges provide lush shiny greenery and interesting flowers in damp soil. 

comans ‘Bronze Form’ Mophead of pale brown hair-like leaves with a pinkish tone, 12” .................. 2.50 

muskingumensis Palm Sedge, upright stems bearing narrow bright green leaves that droop at the ends, 

unique effect, broad 18” mound, large divisions ....................................................................................4.20 

muskingumensis ‘Little Midge’ New dwarf Palm Sedge making a dense 12” mound of narrow horizontal 

leaves that droop at the ends, unique effect, 1.5 litres............................................................................4.80 

DESCHAMPSIA, Poaceae. 

flexuosa ‘Willow Green’ This scarce compact variety always attracts attention, bright yellow hair-like 

leaves with contrasting purple flower spikes opening to silvery panicles, 18”, litres ............................4.50 

FARGESIA, Poaceae. 

murieliae ‘Simba’ Perhaps the best bamboo for smaller gardens, slowly makes a graceful 6’ x 6’ light 

green clump ............................................................................................................................................ 4.50 

HAKONECHLOA, Poaceae. 

macra ‘Aureola’ Slowly forms a broad mound of soft yellow leaves with a few slender green lines, 

pinkish sprays in autumn, lovely variety ................................................................................................3.20 

m. ‘Albovariegata’ Leaves edged and centrally veined cream, 15” ......................................................3.20 

INDOCALAMUS, Poaceae. 

tessellatus The 4’ stems arch under the weight of the largest leaves of any hardy bamboo, up to 18” long, 

spreads slowly, 1.5 ................................................................................................................................. 5.80 

LUZULA, Juncaceae. 

Woodrush, good evergreen ground cover in sun or shade. 

nivea Snowy Woodrush, conspicuous white flower heads, downy grey leaves, 2’ ................................3.20 

sylvatica ‘Tauernpass’ Low growing with handsome broad leaves making excellent ground cover even in 

dry shade, 12” ......................................................................................................................................... 2.30 

MISCANTHUS, Poaceae. 

Many of the best larger ornamental grasses are to be found here, the clumps increase slowly and are 

particularly effective in winter as the stout stems and bleached pale brown foliage persist until spring. 

giganteus The largest fully hardy grass, each year this makes a bamboo-like 10’ fountain of arching leaves 

which pass through many shades of orange and brown in autumn, the bleached stems are effective all 

winter, divisions ..................................................................................................................................... 4.50 

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nepalensis 211 New introduction of this excellent dwarf species, golden yellow flower heads to 3’ over 

15” foliage, from seed collected in western China, litres .......................................................................4.80 

oligostachyus Hardly ever seen but one of the best in flower, lots of pale brown tassels in late summer and 

autumn, leaves with white mid-rib, 4’6”. ...............................................................................................4.20 

sinensis ‘Dixieland’ Leaves broadly edged white, similar to the old ‘Variegatus’ but more compact so no 

staking required, 4’, divisions ................................................................................................................4.80 

MOLINIA, Poaceae. 

caerulea Purple Moor Grass, purple flower heads in late summer that turn pale brown or yellow and 

persist into winter, best in soil that does not dry out, two varieties offered: 

c. ‘Skyracer’ Magnificent tall variety making a fountain of slightly arching 7’ stems bearing pale mauve 

lowers in late summer, golden autumn colour........................................................................................3.20 

c. ‘Windspiel’ Large open heads, fairly upright, 5’ ................................................................................ 3.50 

PENNISETUM, Gramineae. 

alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’ Delightful dwarf Fountain Grass, curved purple-tinted flower spikes 

covered with long white hairs in late summer, 12” ................................................................................ 3.20 

STIPA, Poaceae. 

gigantea Rounded 2’6” clump dwarfed by massive open panicles of long-spurred flowers on arching 

stems to 7’, straw yellow in autumn, June onwards, 1.5 litre pots .........................................................5.50 

UNCINIA, Cyperaceae. 

rubra Dense clumps of narrow leaves that are a startling bronze red all year, best planted away from paths 

as the fruits of this Hook Sedge will attach themselves to visitors’ clothes, 12”, litres .........................4.50 

SHRUBS 

All plants in 3” - 4” pots except where stated; those in litre pots have been grown on for at least a year and 

are priced to take account of the extra post and packing costs. 

ALOYSIA, Verbenaceae. 

* triphylla (Lippia citriodora) Lemon Verbena, well known as one of the most deliciously aromatic plants 

available, light green lemon-scented leaves, sprays of tiny mauve flowers in late summer, plant against a 

sunny wall and mulch in winter or in a clay pot to stand out for the summer, makes a good tea, 3’-6’ ...3.50 

ASTER, Asteraceae. 

albescens Wild collected form of this rare shrubby aster, domes of pale lilac flowers in summer, willowlike 

leaves, for a well drained sheltered sunny spot, 2’6”, 1.5 litre pots ................................................ 6.20 

BERBERIS, Berberidaceae. 

panlanensis ‘Cally Rose’ The first Berberis with consistently pink flowers - soft pink with cream inner 

petals, black fruit and long narrow evergreen leaves, superb free flowering hardy shrub for sun or shade, 

6’ against a north wall here, a few in 1.5 litre pots.................................................................................8.50 

species 58 Collected on the last trip to China, leaves red in autumn and large red fruit, 3’, litres ........ 4.80 

species 167 Another recent collection with smaller leaves and smaller red fruit, 3’, litres ...................4.80 

BUDDLEIA, Buddlejaceae. 

alternifolia ‘Argentea’ Silver-leaved form of this distinctive species, long drooping tassels of fragrant 

lilac flowers in June, 8’, 1.5 litre pots ....................................................................................................5.50 

globosa ‘Cally Orange’ Larger round heads of deeper orange honey-scented flowers than other varieties, 

selected from seed I collected in Chile in 1987, 8’, 1.5 litre pots ..........................................................6.20 

CALCEOLARIA, Scrophulariaceae. 

Tender bedding or pot plants valued for their richly coloured pouch-shaped flowers into autumn. 

* integrifolia ‘Gaines Yellow’ Intense luminous yellow flowers, rare old variety, 18” ...........................3.20 

* ‘Hybrid’ Superb form with bunches of large rusty orange flowers, (does anyone know the cultivar name 

of this old variety we found at Logan Botanics?) 18” ............................................................................ 3.50 

* ‘Camden Hero’ Similar to ‘Kentish Hero’ but with darker rusty orange flowers, both cultivars are smaller 

and have darker foliage than ‘Hybrid’, 15” ...........................................................................................3.20 

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CERATOSTIGMA, Plumbaginaceae. 

griffithii ‘Wild Collected’ New introduction from the Burmese border, brilliant blue flowers in late 

summer, 4’, litres .................................................................................................................................... 4.80 

CLETHRA, Clethraceae. 

* arborea Large glossy-leaved evergreen shrub bearing long spikes of sweetly scented lily-of-the-valley 

flowers in horizontal racemes in late summer, by cuttings from a seedling of an ancient specimen growing 

high in the mountains of Madeira, flowers freely here in a large pot taken in during the winter or worth a 

choice position outside in mild gardens, 10’ ..........................................................................................4.80 

barbinervis Hardy Japanese species with drooping spikes of small scented white flowers, red and yellow 

autumn colour, 6’, small plants ..............................................................................................................4.20 

COLLETIA, Rhamnaceae. 

hystrix ‘Rosea’ Fascinating hardy leafless shrub from South America, slowly builds into a 6’ mound of 

sharp rich green rounded spines through which the plant photosynthesises, bunches of almond-scented 

pink flowers crowd the branches in late summer and autumn, 6’ ..........................................................4.80 

COTONEASTER, Rosaceae. 

horizontalis ‘Variegatus’ Attractive form of the well known shrub making a wide mound of arching 

branches, cream margined leaves suffused pink in autumn, red fruit, 2’ x 5’, 1.5 litre pots ..................5.80 

species 212 Dark orange fruit and small rounded leaves, collected in China, 3’, 1.5 litre pots ............6.20 

species 228 Another wild collected species from China, glossy dark green rounded leaves, red fruit ...4.20 

DAPHNE, Thymelaeaceae. 

longilobata Rare semi-evergreen species with white flowers followed by conspicuous bright red fruit, 

hardy and easily grown in any reasonable soil, 5’, small potgrown seedlings ......................................4.80 

DESFONTAINIA, Loganiaceae. 

spinosa Looks like a small holly with lustrous spiny evergreen leaves until the extraordinary scarlet 

tubular flowers with yellow throats appear in late summer, choice slow growing 5’ shrub for a sheltered 

partly shaded position in acid soil ..........................................................................................................4.50 

DRIMYS, Winteraceae. 

lanceolata ‘Mount Wellington’ Compact and hardy, our outstanding introduction from the top of Mt 

Wellington (New Zealand) is available again, makes a broad 15” mound with dark evergreen aromatic 

leaves on red shoots conspicuous in winter, coppery new growth and white flowers in spring followed by 

black fruits, slow growing - these are small plants ................................................................................4.80 

EPHEDRA, Ephedraceae. 

gerardiana Slowly grows into a spreading 18” mound of greyish green leafless stems with brown joints, 

uniquely textured evergreen ground cover and a source of ephedrine, large plants in 1.5 litre pots .....5.20 

ERICA, Ericaceae. 

scoparia platycodon Hardy tree heather from the Canary Islands, 5’ evergreen bush with white flowers in 

early summer, large plants in 1.5 litre pots ............................................................................................6.50 

spiculifolia ‘Balkan Rose’ (Bruckenthalia spiculifolia) Delicate pink form of this rare dwarf evergreen 

shrub, 12”, does not require acid soil, June ............................................................................................ 3.80 

ESCALLONIA, Escalloniaceae. 

‘Donard White’ White flowers from pink buds amongst glossy evergreen leaves, this useful variety has 

become hard to obtain, 6’, good by the sea, 1.5 litre pots ......................................................................6.50 

EUONYMUS, Celastraceae. 

fortunei ‘Kewensis’ Tiny dark green leaves with white veins on slow-growing prostrate stems that will 

cover or climb anything available, unique textured dwarf evergreen ground cover, 6” ........................ 3.80 

FUCHSIA, Onagraceae. 

bacillaris Studded with tiny bright pink flowers each with a protruding white stigma, 3’ .................... 3.20 

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* fulgens Bunches of narrow 4” long tubular flowers in late summer, spectacular tender species for bedding 

or a large pot, 3’ ......................................................................................................................................3.50 

hatschbachii New hardy species with slim red and violet flowers and glossy leaves on red shoots, 4’, 

1.5 litre pots ............................................................................................................................................4.80 

magellanica Hardy fast growing 4’–6’ shrubs ideal for partly shaded woodland situations, small simple 

flowers, seven varieties offered: 

m. ‘Aurea’ Striking variety with bright yellow foliage, red stems and typical red and violet flowers, 4’, 1.5 

litre pots ..................................................................................................................................................4.80 

m. gracilis Wide spreading branches hung with red and violet flowers, 4’, 1.5 litre pots ..................... 4.80 

m. ‘Hawkshead’ White flowers with each petal tipped delicate green .................................................. 3.20 

m. ‘Pumila’ Delightful miniature with tiny leaves and flowers, bright red and violet, 18”, litres ........4.20 

m. ‘Lady Bacon’ Lovely variety with slender white petals hanging from a pink tube, violet inner petals, 

4’, 2 litre pots .........................................................................................................................................4.80 

m. ‘Logan Woods’ A chance seedling found at Logan Botanics, flowers pale pink tipped green, 1.5 

litres ........................................................................................................................................................ 4.80 

m. ‘White Knight’s Blush’ Lovely variety with pale pink flowers faintly tipped green, 5’ ..................3.20 

microphylla Long arching fern-like branches bearing tiny pale pink flowers into autumn, 2’ ..............2.80 

* regia alpestris Arching branches with leaves conspicuously veined coppery red, soft red and violet 

flowers, 3’, 1.5 litre pots ......................................................................................................................... 4.80 

HEDERA, Araliaceae. 

Non-climbing shrubby ivies that can be planted between perennials to give winter interest. 

helix ‘Congesta’ Mounds of small triangular dark green leaves, unique slow-growing evergreen ground 

cover, 15” ............................................................................................................................................... 3.80 

h. ‘Russelliana’ Upright growth with greyish green pale-veined leaves, 18”, 1.5 litre pots .................5.20 

HELIANTHEMUM, Cistaceae. 

apenninum The White Rock-rose is a rare native now found in only a very few UK locations, spreading 

grey-green mat with pure white yellow-centred flowers in summer, for a dry sunny place, 12” ..........3.20 

HOHERIA, Malvaceae. 

‘Glory of Amlwch’ Large semi-evergreen shrub covered with white flowers in July, hardy, 10’ ..........4.80 

HYDRANGEA, Hydrangeaceae. 

macrophylla ‘Merveille Sanguine’ Rare old hortensia with uniquely rich colouring, deepest blue mopheads 

(or dark red on alkaline soils) over dark green leaves suffused purple, 5’ ...................................4.80 

paniculata ‘Brussels Lace’ Conical heads of white flowers that are speckled pink as they age, late summer, 

hardy and easy in sun or part shade, 8’...................................................................................................4.20 

HYPERICUM, Clusiaceae. 

lancasteri Rediscovered in China by Roy Lancaster and named after him, this 2’6” shrub bears starry 

golden yellow flowers followed by red fruits, 1.5 litre pots ..................................................................5.20 

‘Rowallane’ The cup-shaped golden yellow flowers are the largest in the genus, late summer, for a 

sheltered site, 1.5 litres ...........................................................................................................................5.50 

species 222 From seed collected from an exceptionally free flowering plant found on the Burma/Yunnan 

border, 3’, 1.5 litre pots ..........................................................................................................................4.80 

ISOPLEXIS, Scrophulariaceae. 

* canariensis Small shrub with spikes of rusty brownish orange flowers in summer, worth a pot and winter 

protection for the unique flower colour, 3’ .............................................................................................3.80 

JASMINUM, Oleaceae. 

humile revolutum Large deep yellow jasmine flowers amongst rich green foliage, semi-evergreen, 

summer, 5’, litres .................................................................................................................................... 4.20 

parkeri This unusual jasmine slowly makes a dwarf prostrate shrub with tiny yellow flowers in 

summer, litres .........................................................................................................................................4.50 

JOVELLANA, Scrophulariaceae. 

punctata Heads of pale mauve pouch-shaped flowers spotted purple within, small Chilean shrub for a 

sheltered cool position, 18”, 1.5 litre pots ..............................................................................................5.20 

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violacea Small shrub covered with pale violet pouch-shaped flowers speckled purple and blotched yellow, 

summer, 4’, for a sheltered site, litres ....................................................................................................4.80 

LAVANDULA, Lamiaceae. 

‘Hidcote Giant’ Lavender, this unusual vigorous variety makes a 3’ greyish aromatic mound with violetblue 

spikes in summer, any well drained soil and full sun .....................................................................3.80 

LAVATERA, Malvaceae. 

‘Lavender Lady’ Fast growing dark lilac mallow best cut to ground level in the spring, very free flowering 

in late summer and autumn, 6’ ...............................................................................................................3.50 

LEUCOTHOE, Ericaceae. 

Invaluable semi-evergreen dwarf shrubs with polished leaves colouring in winter, for shade and acid soil. 

‘Carinella’ Arching stems with red new growth, 15” ............................................................................ 3.50 

‘Scarletta’ More upright with larger leaves dark reddish purple in winter, 2’ .......................................4.20 

LIGUSTRUM, Oleaceae. 

lucidum Distinguished large evergreen shrub with glossy rich green long-pointed leaves, panicles of white 

flowers in autumn, 12’ ............................................................................................................................5.20 

MAHONIA, Berberidaceae. 

gracilipes Outstanding rare hardy shrub bearing sprays of soft pink flowers with cream inner petals in 

summer, large marbled leaves silvery white beneath, 6’, large plants in 1.5 litre pots ..........................6.50 

MELIANTHUS, Melianthaceae. 

* major Unrivalled for subtropical foliage effect, pale grey-green pinnate leaves up to 18” long with spikes 

of maroon-red flowers in late summer, will grow again from the base if mulched in cold areas, 5’ .....4.20 

NEILLIA, Rosaceae. 

affinis Smaller than the better known N. thibetica and with denser racemes of pink flowers in summer, red 

autumn colour, makes a 4’ suckering clump ..........................................................................................3.80 

PAEONIA, Paeoniaceae. 

These species tree peonies from seed are easy to establish and free flowering in early summer, handsome 

deeply cut leaves. 

delavayi Darkest maroon-crimson flowers with a boss of yellow stamens, ornamental seedpods, 4’ ...4.20 

ludlowii Clear yellow flowers open as the large leaves are beginning to expand 6’, litres ...................4.20 

PEROVSKIA, Labiatae. 

‘Filigran’ Finer cut grey leaves than ‘Blue Spire’, long narrow spires of lavender flowers in autumn, 

aromatic, 3’ .............................................................................................................................................3.50 

‘Hybrida’ This scarce form came up at Hilliers nursery before 1937, tall with silvery leaves and long 

panicles of lavender flowers, 3’ ..............................................................................................................3.80 

PHILADELPHUS, Philadelphaceae 

mexicanus Superb rare shrub requiring a sunny sheltered wall, richly scented white flowers with a purple 

blotch in the centre, 6’, litres ..................................................................................................................5.20 

PHYGELIUS, Scrophulariaceae. 

‘Bridgetown Beauty’ Fine Cape Fuchsia with warm mauve-pink flowers, 2’6”, 1.5 litre pots .............5.20 

PODOCARPUS, Podocarpaceae. 

nivalis ‘Bronze’ Alpine Totara, this scarce variety has attractive bronzed leaves, especially on the new 

growth, prostrate stems slowly make a wide spreading 12” deep evergreen mat, large 7 year old plants in 

1.5 litre pots ............................................................................................................................................6.20 

POTENTILLA, Rosaceae. 

fruticosa ‘Wild Forms’ There are over 100 named varieties but the original species, in this case from seed 

collected in the E. Himalaya, is attractive and hard to find, dense grey-green bush with pale yellow flowers 

from May to September, 3’, litres .......................................................................................................... 4.20 

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RHODODENDRON, Ericaceae. 

These plants were grown from seed collected on my 2010 expedition to Yunnan in western China, a 

joint project with the Kunming Institute of Botany. With one exception they were found near the China/ 

Burma border on the mountain ridge that divides the upper Salween river from the headwaters of the 

Irawaddy, known as the Dulong, at about 27°43'N 98°27'E. The collections were made between 9,000’ 

and 13,000’ altitude. At this stage the names are tentative and the numbers should be retained. These three 

year seedlings in 9cm pots should be grown on for a year or two before planting out. 

152 thomsonii? Dark red flowers and rounded leaves, peeling brown and grey bark, 6’ ......................5.20 

180 arizaleum? Leaves to 10” long red beneath, flowers cream to rose, 8’ ..........................................4.80 

181 Thin leaves with rounded tips, new wood pale brown, strong upright growth ............................... 4.50 

184 charitopes? Choice species compact at about 3’, flowers pale pink sometimes spotted ................5.50 

190 Leaves glaucous beneath each with a point at the tip, strong growth and healthy foliage .............4.80 

193 sidereum? Large shrub to 15’ with cream to yellow flowers, 8” leaves coppery silver beneath ....6.20 

209 sinogrande Giant of the genus eventually making a broad 20’ tree with 2’-3’ long leaves, massive 

trusses of cream to pale yellow flowers on established plants, for a humid sheltered place ..................5.20 

51 eclecteum? This one came from the other side of the valley, the western side of the Salween/Mekong 

divide, flowers can be white, pink, mauve, or red, 2’-6’ ........................................................................4.80 

RIBES, Grossulariaceae. 

speciosum Conspicuous in April and May when the branches are hung with bright red narrow tubular 

flowers like tiny fuchsias, 5’ ...................................................................................................................4.50 

ROSA, Rosaceae. 

virginiana Fine species on its own roots, outstanding red, orange and yellow autumn colour, pale pink dog 

roses in summer, 3’, 1.5 litres ................................................................................................................5.50 

RUBUS, Rosaceae. 

fraxinifolius Forms a thicket of purple stems covered with white bloom conspicuous in winter, grey-green 

ferny foliage, the long stems of this rare hardy species snake through other plants, 6’, divisions ........5.20 

SALIX, Salicaceae. 

fargesii Choice species with thick polished red shoots conspicuous in winter, 7” glossy green deeply 

veined leaves yellow in autumn, 6’, large plants in 2 litre pots .............................................................8.50 

purpurea ‘Nancy Saunders’ Grey leaves on purple shoots growing several feet a year, can be cut hard 

back each spring to make a 5’ mound, 1.5 litres ....................................................................................5.20 

SALVIA, Labiatae 

* discolor Remarkable sage with indigo flowers that look black against the silvery white buds and stems, 

the pineapple-scented leaves are pale green above and silver below, well worth bringing into a frost free 

conservatory where it will continue to flower into winter, 2’ .................................................................3.80 

officinalis ‘Extracta’ Highly aromatic seed strain of culinary sage selected for high oil content, broad 

mound of pointed grey leaves, lilac flowers, 18” x 3’ ............................................................................3.20 

SAMBUCUS, Caprifoliaceae. 

nigra ‘Thundercloud’ Fine unpatented black-purple leaved elder found as a sport on ‘Guincho’ by Chris 

Sanders, flat heads of fragrant pink flowers from bright deep pink buds, 8’, 1.5 litre pots ...................7.50 

n. ‘Laciniata’ Vigorous form with leaves divided into long narrow segments, huge flat cream flower 

heads, 1.5 litres .......................................................................................................................................6.50 

SPIRAEA, Rosaceae. 

species ex. Himalaya Long arching stems with small rounded leaves turning yellow in autumn, from seed 

collected in a remote part of the E. Himalaya, 1.5 litre pots ..................................................................5.20 

TEUCRIUM, Lamiaceae. 

lucidrys Neat 18’’ bush with glossy blue-green leaves and pink flowers in summer, useful plant that can be 

clipped to shape and has been used as a substitute for dwarf box hedging, litres ..................................4.80 

ULEX, Papilionaceae. 

europaeus ‘Flore Pleno’ Double Gorse, 4’ evergreen totally covered with coconut scented golden yellow 

flowers in May, good by the sea or on poor dry soils, litres ...................................................................4.80 

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gallii ‘Mizen Head’ Unusual dwarf prostrate gorse with golden yellow flowers in late summer, widespreading 

6” evergreen mat for a sunny dry place .................................................................................4.20 

VERBASCUM, Scrophulariaceae. 

‘Letitia’ Choice miniature shrub for sharply drained soil in full sun or a clay pot kept on the dry side over 

winter, large soft yellow flowers for many weeks on a 9’’ silvery mound .............................................4.80 

CLIMBERS & WALL SHRUBS 

All plants in 3” - 4” pots except where stated; those in litre pots have been grown on for at least a year and 

are priced to take account of extra post and packing costs 

ACONITUM, Ranunculaceae. 

hemsleyanum ‘Red Wine’ Exciting new climbing monkshood with dark red flowers, so far true from seed, 

plant in the shade at the edge of a shrub over which the annual stems can climb, 6’ ............................3.80 

ACTINIDIA, Actinidiaceae. 

Twining climbers from Asia often with edible fruit, including the Kiwi or Chinese gooseberry, and best 

known for the species with coloured areas on the leaves. 

tetramera maloides (pilulosa) Correct name for the superb rare climber we introduced from Logan 

Botanics many years ago, long narrow dark green leaves turning white towards the tips, pink flowers in 

bunches, summer, 12’ .............................................................................................................................4.80 

species 7 From seed collected at 7,000’ above the town of Gongshan in the Salween valley, Yunnan, glossy 

leaves and red fruit, 10’, 1.5 litre pots .................................................................................................... 6.50 

species 80 Collected at 8,500’ on the west side of the Salween valley, the type location for the true A. 

pilosula which this may be, bristly stems and leaves, pale brown fruit, 15’, 1.5 litre pots ...................6.20 

species 81 As above but with more oval fruit, 15’, 1.5 litre pots ...........................................................6.20 

species 114/08 Another wild collection, bristly leaves on bright red stems, 12’, 1.5 litre pots .............7.50 

CIONURA, Asclepiadaceae. 

* oreophila (Marsdenia oreophila) Deliciously fragrant cream flowers in summer, fine rare climber for the 

conservatory or a wall in mild gardens, 12’, strong plants in 3 litre pots ............................................12.50 

CLEMATIS, Ranunculaceae. 

mandschurica Herbaceous species from seed collected in Russia, 5’ stems covered in small white fragrant 

flowers followed by silvery seedheads, potgrown seedlings ..................................................................3.50 

CODONOPSIS, Campanulaceae. 

lanceolata Vigorous herbaceous twiner with pale green cupped flowers marked purple within, 6’ .....3.80 

CORREA, Rutaceae. 

* backhousiana Bunches of pale yellow tubular flowers in spring, rounded greyish evergreen leaves, hardy 

on a wall in mild gardens or under glass where it flowers in winter, 6’, litre pots................................ 5.20 

DICENTRA, Papaveraceae. 

scandens Fast growing herbaceous climber with delicate light green leaves and bunches of pale yellow 

lockets into autumn, mauve fruits, 8’ .....................................................................................................3.80 

ERCILLA, Phytolaccaceae. 

volubilis Unusual self-clinging evergreen climber for sun or shade, arching branches hung with pale pink 

Sanguisorba-like flower spikes with long white stamens, spring, 10’....................................................4.80 

HYDRANGEA, Hydrangeaceae. 

petioiaris ‘Miranda’ Not the blue lacecap with the same cultivar name but an exciting new variegated 

climber, greenish yellow leaves with irregular green centres, white flowers, vigorous, 12’, 1.5 litres ...9.50 

petioiaris ‘Brooklands Form’ Propagated from an old plant in a local garden this has particularly large 

white florets, 12’, 1.5 litre pots ...............................................................................................................9.50 

seemannii Evergreen climbing hydrangea which will slowly cover a high wall with attractive rich green 

leaves,white lace-cap flowers in summer ...............................................................................................4.80 

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LONICERA, Caprifoliaceae. 

tragophylla Honeysuckle with elegant narrow rich yellow trumpets 3.5” long, for a north wall, 15’ ..4.80 

species 220 Hardy evergreen climber collected near the Pienma pass in Yunnan, long narrow leaves glossy 

beneath and black fruit, probably L. henryi with purplish flowers, 12’, very large plants 3 litre pots ..9.50 

MITRARIA, Gesneriaceae. 

coccinea ‘Lake Caburgua’ Rich orange flowers amongst glossy dark evergreen leaves, my own collection 

from S. Chile with larger darker orange flowers more freely borne in summer, flowers well with the long 

lax stems trained up a north wall, 1.5 litres ............................................................................................ 7.50 

SOLLYA, Pittosporaceae. 

* heterophylla ‘Alba’ White form of the bluebell creeper, slender climber to 6’ with bunches of white bells 

all summer and autumn, conservatory or in a pot stood out for the summer, 1.5 litre pots ...................6.50 

TRACHELOSPERMUM, Apocynaceae. 

jasminoides ‘Water Wheel’ Star Jasmine, distinguished slow growing twiner with evergreen leaves and 

scented jasmine-like flowers in summer, new variety bearing very long narrow olive green leaves with 

silvery white centres, best on a sheltered sunny wall or to scent a conservatory, 8’ ..............................4.80 

TRIPTERYGIUM, Calastraceae. 

wilfordii This is last year’s Celastrus sp. now correctly identified, strong scandant shrub with small white 

flowers followed by large heads of inflated pink fruits, attractive in fruit and currently the subject of a great 

deal of medicinal research, collected on my last trip to China, 12’, 1.5 litre pots .................................7.50 

TROPAEOLUM, Tropaeolaceae. 

ciliatum Chilean species which can climb 15’ into a suitable shrub, small buff yellow flowers, pale green 

divided leaves, litres ...............................................................................................................................3.80 

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