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Perennials
NEW FROM 2020 .......AND CONTINUING IN 2021 (MAY - JULY ONLY)
The cancellation of most of last year's flower shows, due to coronovirus, was a source of huge disappointment to gardeners and growers alike. Fortunately, as seasoned mail order suppliers for bulbs, we were able to expand our offerings to include a range of our hardy perennials by mail order for the first time (previously only available through shows and direct from the nursery).
This year, due to popular demand (and with more show cancellations in the early part of the year), we are continuing to offer this service. From the safety of your own home, you can now access a choice selection of desirable plants, all grown on our farm nursery, for delivery right to your door.
Propagation is on-going at the nursery, so that new stock and new varieties will be added as they become available. Items shown as 'sold out' may also become available again later in the season. Many other varieties are stocked in small quantities at the nursery, which can be safely visited by appointment (1 set of visitors at a time only), wihen lockdown is not in effect. We anticipate that this will be able to be relaxed later in the year and have already scheduled in our Dahllia Open Weekend for its usual August Bank Holiday dates.
PLEASE NOTE P&P: We have to charge P&P at £10.50 instead of £4.95 for perennials in pots, as there is a lot more involved in ensuring your plants arrive in good condition. However, 'bare root' perennials (when available) will continue to be charged at our standard £4.95 for mainland UK. Other P&P exceptions are as per our other product ranges. This will cover all Mainland UK, but not Scottish Highlands & Islands and other Islands around the UK. If you order Summer bulbs (including Dahlias) at the same time, two P&P's will be added, but if we are able to ship them together, we will only charge the higher rate of £8.50.
If you're unsure, please use the 'Pay by Phone' option at checkout and call us for clarification.
We have received many emails from customers saying how pleased they have been in the condition of the plants they have received, and we hope you'll also agree.
Note also that HP denotes Hardy Perennial and AGM the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SHIP PERENNIALS BETWEEN AUGUST - APRIL, WHICH IS OUR BUSIEST TIME OF YEAR FOR SHIPPING 'DRY STOCK' (BULBS &TUBERS). A GOOD RANGE WILL BE AVAILABLE AGAIN FROM MAY-JULY 2022.
Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty'
Flat heads of lilac flowers above ferny foliage in summer. Achileas are wonderful for attracting bees and other pollinating insects. Their horizontal form makes a good counterpoint to more upright border subjects. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.2’ (60cm).
9cm pot £4.50
Helenium ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer' AGM
New for 2021
Early & long-flowering variety, with daisy flowers in shades of orange & gold, each with a central brown cone. HP for sun & good soil. Ht. to 3’ (90cm)
Spread 18” (45cm).
9cm Pot for £5.00
Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage Violet’
New, compact variety of yarrow, with flower heads of rich violet-magenta over a long period in summer/autumn. HP for well-drained soils in sun.
Ht. & spread around 1’ (30cm).
9cm pot for £7.00
Achillea millefolium 'Salmon Beauty' (syn 'Lachsschönheit')
Flat heads of salmon flowers, fading to peach-pink, above ferny foliage in summer. Cut back faded flowers to promote fresh flowering stems. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.2’ (60cm).
9cm pot £4.50
Achillea 'Pomegranate'
Flat heads of rich, cerise flowers which hold their colour well and are attractive to pollinating insects. HP for sun/well drained soil.
Flowering all summer at 24” (60cm). Spread 18” (45cm).
9 cm pot for £8.50
Agastache Alabaster’
Striking form of giant hyssop, with tight spikes of white flowers from midsummer, which later fade beautifully to green. HP for sun & good, well-drained soil.
Ht. 3’ (90cm) Spread 18” (45cm).
11cm pot £7.50
Ageratina altissima 'Chocolate'
Broccoli-sized heads of small, fluffy white flowers, above strikingly dark, maroon-brown foliage. Long flowering period, late summer/autumn, but mostly used for foliage effect. HP for moisture-retentive soil in sun/part shade. Ht.4’ (120cm).
11cm pot £6.00
Alcalthaea suffrutescens ‘Park Friedan'
Miniature ‘hollyhock’ flowers in the softest shell pink appear in mid- summer/early autumn. Rust free! Cut old stems back when new basal growth is seen in spring. HP for sun/well-drained soil.
Ht. to 10' (3m).
9cm pot £6.00
Alcalthaea suffrutescens ‘Parkallee’
Beautiful, double flowered mallow, which is both perennial & rust resistant. The open, cream blooms are enhanced by the purple anthers. HP for sun & most ordinary soils. Cut old stems back when new basal growth is seen in spring. Ht. to 10’ (3M).
9cm pot £6.00
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Seldom seen yet very garden worthy plant, with stems of willowy leaves topped by ice blue flowers. Easily grown in most ordinary soils in sun/part shade.
Ht. 12” (30cm) +.
One 9cm pot for £6.00
Anemone 'Ruffled Swan'
This is a taller, more vigorous form of ‘Wild Swan’, with white, semi-double flowers, broadly banded lilac on the reverse, produced from mid-June to late October. HP for fertile soil in sun or shade. Ht.30” (76cm).
2 Ltr pot for £10.50
11/2 Ltr Pot for £9.50
Angelica sylvestris 'Vicar's Mead'
Glorious, architectural plant. The purple foliage and stems are topped by white/palest pink flowerheads in late summer/early autumn. HB for retentive soil in sun Ht. 6’ (1.8m)
9cm pot for £9.00
Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'
QUEEN ANNE'S LACE. A beautiful form of dark leafed cow parsley topped with heads of white flowers from April to May. Clump forming. Self seeding, hardy, short-lived perennial. Height and spread 18-24inches (80cm). Any ordinary soil in sun/part shade.
9cm pot £5.00
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Blue Barlow'
Deep violet-blue double flowers, a variety which we find goes with practically anything you care to put it next to. A lovely cottage garden perennial suited to most ordinary soils in sun or part shade. Ht.18” (45cm).
9cm pot £6.00
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Ruby Port'
Double flowers of deep wine-red in early summer. HP for sun/part shade & well-drained soil. Ht.18” (45cm) Spread 12” (30cm).
9cm pot £4.50
Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness'
The near-black and white blooms of this sought-after variety make a stunning addition to the border. HP flowering in late spring/early summer in sun or part shade. Ht. 18' (45cm).
9cm pot £4.50
Aster amellus ‘Rosa Erfullung’ (Pink Zenith) AGM
Masses of delightful pink/mauve flowers on compact plants, August-Oct. HP for sun/well-drained soil.
Ht.& spread 24” (60cm) x 18” (45cm).
9cm pot for £6.00
Astrantia major 'Gil Richardson'
Fine strain of masterwort, New growth is dark purplish red and the flowers deepest crimson. HP preferring moisture retentive soil in sun or partial shade. Ht 2’ (60cm).
Pack of one bare root for £8.50
Pack of 3 bare roots for £22.50
Astrantia major 'Roma'
Long-lasting ‘pincushion’ flowers of dusky pink. One of the best astrantia varieties in our opinion. HP for sun/part shade & moisture-retentive soil. Ht.28” (70cm).
11cm pot £8.50
Baptisia australis
False Indigo – Pea-like flowers of violet-blue are neatly spaced on upright stems in summer. HP for sun & rich, well-drained soil.
Ht.30” (75cm) Spread 24” (60cm).
9cm pot for £6.00
Baptisia 'Dutch Chocolate'
Striking chocolate-purple flowers on strong, upright stems, in late spring/early summer. Good bee plant. HP for sun/well-drained soil. Ht. to 3’ (90cm) Spread 2’ (60cm).
9cm pot for £9.00
Campanula 'Elizabeth'
Lovely hybrid with pink bellflowers spotted maroon and elegantly pendant. A swathe of this plant at the front of a shady border was always a highlight of summer Open Days during our time at Rose Cottage. HP for sun/part shade & moist but well-drained soil. Ht.2’ (60cm) Spread 2’ (60cm) or more.
9cm pot £5.00
Campanula glomerata ‘Caroline’
New for 2020
Really choice form with flowers of prettiest lilac-pink. HP for sun/part shade and moist, well-drained soil. Ht.2’ (60cm) Spread 2’ (60cm).
9 cm pots £7.00 each
Campanula 'Iridescent Bells'®
Recent introduction, flowering June to September. The profusion of pale, silvery-lilac bells open from deep purple buds, to striking effect. HP for sun/part shade & most ordinary soils. Ht. & spread 2’ (60cm)
9cm pot £5.00
Campanula lactifolia ‘Pritchard’s Variety’ AGM
Clusters of blue-purple flowers atop tall stems from summer into autumn. Great for the back of a border. HP for sun/part shade & good soil. Ht. To 3’ (90cm).
Spread 18” (45cm).
9cm pot for £7.00
Campanula 'Pink Octopus'®
The pink bells of this variety are maroon-spotted and divided into a delicate, spidery form. Really charming. HP for sun/part shade & ordinary soil. Ht. 2’ (60cm), spreading habit.
9cm pot £5.50
Campanula 'Sarastro'
Striking hybrid bearing a profusion of pendant bells of very dark purple. HP for sun/part shade and moist but well-drained soil. Ht.2’(60cm) Spread 1’ (30cm).
9cm pot £5.50
Centaurea montana 'Alba'
Lovely, white flowered form of the perennial cornflower. HP for sun/part shade and any ordinary soil. Cutting back after flowering will promote further flushes of flowers. Ht.20” (50cm) Spread 24” (60cm).
9cm pot £5.00
Centaurea montana 'Jordy'
This variety of the perennial cornflower sports striking blooms of plum-purple over a long period. HP for sun/part shade & most normal soils.
Ht.18” (45cm) Spread 24” (60cm).
9cm pot for £6.00
Centaurea montana 'Purple Heart'
Striking new variety of perennial cornflower, with white flowers enlivened with purple centres. HP for sun/part shade and most ordinary soils.
9cm pot for £6.00
Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum'
Deep wine-red, thistle-like flowers on strong stems in summer. As a sterile hybrid, cutting back faded flower stems will promote further flower production over a long period. HP for sun or shade and most ordinary soils. Ht.4’ (1.2m) Spread 2’ (60cm).
9cm pot £7.50
Cosmos atrosanguineus
(Chocolate cosmos) Chocolate-scented blooms of maroon-crimson from mid-summer. Most desirable plant for borders or pots. Slightly tender, tuberous perennial needing a warm spot and some winter protection.
Ht.24” (60cm) Spread 18” (45cm).
11 cm pot for £6.00
Dahlia 'Knockout' AGM (Mystic Illusion)
Single flowers of bright, cadmium yellow, shine against the near-black foliage.
Flower size 3" (7cm)
Height 24" (60cm)
2 Ltr pot for £9.50
Dahlia 'Mystic Dreamer'
Candy-striped flowers of pink & white combine beautifully with the near-black foliage. These little plants are just budding up and will produce blooms until the first frost. At around 2' (60cm) this is a great variety for front of borders or containers. Tender perennial for rich, well-drained soil which retains moisture. Can be overwintered in-situ with a protective mulch or, in cold/wet areas,...
Dianthus carthusianorum
Tall species ‘pink’, bearing magenta flowers from early summer – autumn. HP for sun and well-drained soil. Ht. to 2’ (60cm).
9cm pot £6.00
Dicentra formosa 'Bacchanal'
Unusual & choice form of ‘Bleeding Heart’ with ferny foliage and deep carmine flowers over a long period in spring/summer. Hardy perennial for part shade. Ht 1’ (30cm), spreading habit.
Pack of one bare root for £5.00
Pack of 3 bare roots for £13.50
Digitalis 'Glory of Roundway'
A very special perennial foxglove. The plentiful small flowers are peach pink on the outside and primrose yellow within. Blooms throughout summer in normal soil in part shade. Ht. to 3’ (90cm).
9cm pot £7.00
Digitalis ferruginea 'Gigantea'
Exotic, orchid-like blooms of orange-brown & white on spires 2-4’ (60-130cm) high. Flowers mid-late summer in sun/semi-shade & retentive soil. Hardy perennial/biennial.
9cm pot £6.00
Digitalis mertonensis
The Strawberry Foxglove - with large blooms the colour of crushed strawberries. Hardy perennial variety for sun/part shade. Ht.30” (75cm) Spread 12” (30cm).
9cm pot £4.00
Digitalis parviflora
Perennial Mediterranean species bearing spires of small chocolate-coloured flowers in summer. Evergreen HP for partial shade & moist but reasonably well-drained soil. Ht. To 36” (90cm).
9cm pot £4.50
Echinacea pallida
Wonderful species, with pale pink petals suspended from the central burgundy cone. HP for well-drained soil and sun. Ht. 3’ (90cm’ Spread 18” (45cm).
9cm pot £4.50
Echinacea White Swan
Lustrous white-flowered variety of coneflower with prominent amber centres. Summer-flowering HP for sun & moist, well-drained soil. Ht. 3-4’ (90-120cm) Spread 18” (45cm).
1.5 Ltr pot for £8.50
Eragrostis trichodes
Airy, delicate ornamental grass, producing a mist-like cloud of red-tinted panicles from mid-summer. Clump forming & deciduous HP. Ht. to 4’ (120cm) Spread 2’ (60cm).
9cm pot £6.00
Erigeron karvinskianus
Delightful, low-spreading perennial smothered in daisy-like flowers which open white and turn pink. Flowering spring to late autumn. Hardy plant for sun and well-drained soil. Ht.6” (15cm)
Spread indefinite.
9cm pot for £5.00
Erigeron 'Quakeress'
Pretty, many-petalled daisy flowers of soft lilac, produced freely over a long period in summer. HP for well-drained soil & sun. Ht.& spread 20” (50cm).
9cm pot £6.50
Eupatorium fortunei 'Pink Frost'
Handsome clump-forming perennial, with broadly variegated leaves of green/cream. Small heads of deep pink flowers in late summer-autumn are attractive to bees & butterflies. HP for moisture retentive soil in sun/part shade.
Ht.3-4’ (90-120cm)
11cm pot for £7.50
Euphorbia characias 'Black Pearl'
Striking cultivar sporting a black ‘eye’ to each'flower'. HP for sun/part shade & well-drained soil. Cut back old flowering stems in spring, taking care to wear gloves as the milky sap can cause irritation. Ht.3’ (90cm).
9cm pot £6.00
