Perennial

Astrantia major 'Pink Pride' 

A very pretty perennial producing soft pink, papery flowers held on wiry stems above mid green foliage from June to September. Prefers humus rich, moist soil in full sun or part shade. Fully hardy. HGT: 60cm

Bergenia cordifolia 'Red Beauty'

A hardy perennial producing spikes of beautiful rose red flowers in early spring above clumps of leathery dark green evergreen foliage which takes on a red hue in autumn. Prefers a moist spot in either sun or shade. HGT: 60cm

Chelone oblique 'Turtlehead Flower'

An unusual upright plant having pairs of tough, dark-green, toothed leaves and producing slow building spires with deep pink, hooded flowers from midsummer. Prefers full sun/part shade & fertile soil. Fully hardy, deciduous. HGT: 90cm

Corydalis cheilanthifolia 'Machu'

An unusual little perennial that is summer dormant. This means that in late winter/early spring we are treated to the wonderfully fern-like foliage and the spikes of spike yellow tubular flowers but then it disappears from view for summer. Happy in full sun/part shade in most soils. Fully hardy. HGT: 30cm

Crinum x powellii

The hardiest of the crinums, Powellii has mid-green strap-like foliage and produces highly fragrant, soft-pink, trumpet shaped blooms - sometimes as many as 10 on 1 stem from midsummer. Prefers well drained, rich, deep soil in a sheltered sunny spot. HGT 1.5m

Echinacea purpurea Alba

This 'butterfly magnet' bears masses of striking white daisy-like flowers with a spiny golden central 'cone' above lush green foliage from mid to late summer. Ideal as a cut flower. Prefers fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Attractive seed heads in winter

Echinacea purpurea 'Double Decker' 

This striking perennial bears masses of purple daist-like flowers which, in their second year, develop a second ring of petals on top of the spiny central 'cone' from mid to late summer. Ideal as a cut flower. Prefers fertile moist but well drained soil in full sun. Attractive seed heads in winter. Fully hardy HGT: 90cm

Erigeron karvinskianus - Mexican Fleabane

A really sweet little perennial ideal for growing between paving or in rock walls etc. This Erigeron produces masses of small daisy flowers in shades of white, pink & red with yellow centres from late spring until autumn. With good drainage will survuve our wet winters. Prefers full sun or part shade. HGT: 30cm

Erodium pelargoniflorum

Commonly called 'Sweetheart' this enchanting little perennial bears more than a passing resemblance to a tender geranium but is actually unbelievably hardy. With its scented foliage it's a lovely ground cover plant for the edge of a border or rockery. Produces white flowers with violet veins all summer long. Prefers well drained soil in full sun/part shade. HGT: 30cm

Erythronium 'Pagoda'

Actually a bulb rather than a perennial, this erythronium is perfect for a shady spot, gradually forming large clumps that produce sulpher yellow flowers on elegant arched stems during May. Prefers fertile, moist but well drained soil in full/part shade. HGT: 45cm

Eupatorium rugosum 'Chocolate'

An unusual perennial having purple stems and dark chocolate brown tinged foliage. Produces clusters of small, fluffy white flowers from July to Sept. Prefers moist but not water logged soil in part shade. Fully hardy. HGT: 1.5m

Francoa sonchifolia 'Bridal Wreath Flower'

A lovely evergreen perennial with deeply lobed green leaves and spikes of pretty pink flowers with dark pink markings from Jul to Sept.. Prefers well drained soil in full sun/part shade.  Fully hardy. HGT: 80cm

Gaura lindheimeri 'Passionate Blush'

A very pretty, upright, compact perennial with dark green leaves carried on red stems. Produces tall thin spikes of pink flowers from late spring to autumn. Prefers fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. May need winter protection. HGT: 75cm

Gaura lindheimeri 'Passionate Rainbow'

A very pretty, upright, compact perennial with green, cream & pink variegated foliage. Produces tall thin spikes of soft pink flowers with magenta centers from late spring to autumn. Prefers fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. May need winter protection. HGT: 75cm

Geranium pratense 'Splish Splash'

A very pretty geranium producing white flowers splashed with lilac/blue from June to September. Dark green, deeply divided foliage. Happy in any decent soil in either full sun or part shade. Fully hardy. HGT: 75cm

Helleborous orientalis 'Double Queen'

A hardy, evergreen perennial with trifoliate, leathery, green leaves & large clusters of double 'waterlily' shaped flowers in shades of white & pink from Feb to April. .Prefers full sun or partial shade in any fertile soil. Caution: sap is a skin irritant. HGT: 45cm

Heuchera 'Jade Gloss'

Although similar to Frosted Violet at first glance, Jade Gloss has slightly rounded leaves and more accentuated veining. Heucheras will grow equally well in sun or shade but the colouring will be better with some shade. Produces slender spires of coral pink flowers in spring. Prefers fertile, slightly moist soil. HGT: 30cm (When in flower)

Iris pallida variegata

A vigorous semi-evergreen iris with gorgeous strap-like grey/green & cream striped leaves. Produces lovely soft blue flowers with a yellowish beard and a light fragrance from May to June. Prefers fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Fully hardy. HGT: 1m

Iris 'Rikugi Sakura'

With its slender strap like leaves, this iris produces distinctive double flowers with pale violet-pink petals and a honey coloured base during May-June. Fully hardy. Prefers full sun or partial shade & well drained soil. HGT: 70cm

Kalimeris yomena 'Shogun'

An unusual, hardy perennial having pinky cream variegated foliage and producing masses of small lilac daisy-like flowers from late summer. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. HGT: 70cm

Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels'

Produces a mass of pin cushion flowers in shades of pink & red throughout late summer. The attractive, spherical seed heads provide vital winter food for birds. Prefers well drained soil in full sun. Hgt: 24in

Lathyrus vernus 'Rainbow'

A beautiful little, clump-forming perennial producing sweetpea-like, blue, rose, lilac & white flowers from March to June. Prefers fertile, well drained soil in full sun/part shade. HGT: 45cm

Lillium philippinense

Rarely offered, this striking lily produces several long narrow trumpet shaped flowers on each stalk from Aug. The flowers have red streaks on the outside but inside are pure white with a yellow throat and have a gorgeous citrus fragrance. Prefers full sun in well drained soil. HGT: 50cm

Paeonia lactiflora 'Dr Alexander Fleming'

An old-fashioned perennial no cottage garden should be without. Produces large double, deep pink, fragrant flowers from June to July. When planting be careful not to plant them too deep as this inhibits flowering. Happy in most fertile soils in full sun/part shade. HGT: 90cm

Paeonia lactiflora 'Felix Crousse'

An old-fashioned perennial no cottage garden should be without. Produces large double, crimson/pink, fragrant flowers from June to July. When planting be careful not to plant them too deep as this inhibits flowering. Happy in most fertile soils in full sun/part shade. HGT: 90cm

Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'

An old-fashioned perennial no cottage garden should be without. Produces large double, rose pink, fragrant flowers from June to July. When planting be careful not to plant them too deep as this inhibits flowering. Happy in most fertile soils in full sun/part shade. HGT: 90cm

Pachysandra terminalis variegata

A lovely little low growing, evergreen perennial with very glossy cream & green variegated, toothed foliage and spikes of small white flowers in summer. Perfect ground cover in shady areas. Prefers any soil except very dry in part shade/full shade. Hardy. HGT: 25cm

Penstemon 'Garnet'

A lovely form of Penstemon with thin, lanceolate, green leaves and producing spikes of tubular, pinkish-red flowers with attractive white striping inside throughout summer. Prefers fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade. In harsh winters protect the plant with a deep mulch. HGT: 1m

Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii

A vigorous, hardy perennial which produces a round, bright orange fruit hidden within a paper 'lantern'. Commonly known as the Cape Gooseberry they actually have a pleasant tart flavour reminiscent of lemon. Prefers well drained soil in full sun/part shade HGT: 75cm

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'

A star of the autumn flower borders. A clump forming perennial producing masses of black-eyed, single, bright yellow daisy flowers from August to October. Likes most soils in full sun or part shade. Fully hardy. HGT: 60cm

Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

This lovely Salvia not only produces the loveliest bright red flowers (sometimes splashed with white) but if you happen to crush the foliage you get the most wonderful scent of blackcurrant. The leaves can also be used in summer drinks and salads. Tender in frost but well worth over wintering. Prefers well drained soil in full sun. HGT: 1m

Saponaria officinalis Rosea Plena

Prized for the soapy lather produced by rubbing it's leaves together, this Soapwort produces a mass of the prettiest fragrant, double pink flowers from early summer onwards. Slowly spreading and deer resistant. Prefers fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Fully hardy. HGT: 60cm

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Beaujolais Bonnets'

An attractive bushy perennial producing clusters of wiry stems topped with unusual rich burgundy flowers with contrasting paler outer petals and white stamens from June to Oct. Prefers well drained soil in full sun. Fully hardy. HGT: 60cm

Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Chile Black'

A short lived perennial having mid green toothed foliage and producing masses of 'pincushion' like deep black/red flowers with tiny flecks of lavender from July to August. Prefers well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Fully hardy. HGT: 60cm

Stokesia laevis Alba

A rare white form of the Stokes Aster producing long lasting white flower heads above evergreen rosettes of mid green leaves from July to Sept. Dislikes limey soils, otherwise prefers full sun. Fully hardy. HGT: 40cm

Teucrium x lucidrys - Hedge Germander

A pretty, evergreen, shrubby perennial with small, dark green, glossy leaves that form the perfect backdrop to the spikes of small bright pink flowers produced in late summer. Can be clipped to form a low hedge. Grows best in full sun and poor soils. HGT: 30cm