Verbascum olympicum, Olympian mullein
Verbascum olympicum is an evergreen monocarpic perennial which will self-seed in favourable conditions…. Continue reading Verbascum olympicum, Olympian mullein
Allium cristophii, star of Persia
Allium cristophii is a bulbous perennial grown for its large flowerheads in early summer, and the seedheads that follow…. Continue reading Allium cristophii, star of Persia
Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’, Dutch garlic ‘Purple Sensation’
Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’ is a bulbous perennial with basal leaves and a spherical flowerhead on a slender but sturdy stem up to 1m tall…. Continue reading Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’, Dutch garlic ‘Purple Sensation’
Zaluzianskya ovata, night phlox
Zaluzianskya ovata is a small tender evergreen alpine, forming a clump of aromatic foliage and tiny flowers that give out a powerful fragrance in the evening…. Continue reading Zaluzianskya ovata, night phlox
Actinidia kolomikta, variegated kiwi
Actinidia kolomikta is a deciduous twining climber, growing to 5m with a spread of around 2m, grown for its multicoloured leaves…. Continue reading Actinidia kolomikta, variegated kiwi
Rosa ‘Roseraie de l’Hay’
Rosa ‘Roseraie de l’Hay’ is a tough shrubby rugosa rose with vigorous, suckering growth, upright habit, and vibrantly-coloured and exquisitely-perfumed flowers…. Continue reading Rosa ‘Roseraie de l’Hay’
Verbena bonariensis, Argentinian vervain
Verbena bonariensis is a popular and distinctive short-lived perennial, upright and branching in habit and grown for its heads of tiny flowers held on wiry but sturdy stems, creating a ‘see-through’ effect…. Continue reading Verbena bonariensis, Argentinian vervain
Thuja plicata, western red cedar, arbor-vitae
Thuja plicata is a large, fast-growing, long-lived evergreen conifer of conical habit…. Continue reading Thuja plicata, western red cedar, arbor-vitae
Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’, wallflower ‘Bowles Mauve’
Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ is a short-lived evergreen perennial with a bushy habit, grown for its spikes of lightly scented mauve flowers, which are produced from spring to autumn Continue reading Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’, wallflower ‘Bowles Mauve’
Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’, honeywort
Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’ is a half-hardy annual grown for its fleshy glaucous foliage and unusual electric-blue flowers, which are borne throughout the season from late spring to autumn…. Continue reading Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’, honeywort
gherkin through the roses 