This is the very rare form of one of the most exquisite of all alpine plants, these gorgeous specimens opening large pure ivory-white flowers in April and May above fleshy evergreen leaves. Mature plants can flower at any time right into the late autumn. They are surprisingly bone-hardy with frost, but prefer to be kept in a pot in the alpine house or on a window sill, or grown on a sheltered scree bed or trough in the garden. They always prefer a rich well drained soil where the crown can be kept dry. Just a very few individual fertile seeds are collected each year which come 100% true white. ... Learn More

A challenge for your knowledgeable friends to name. Whilst related to L.formosa, this beauty bears no comparison, with trusses of golden yellow trumpets showing prominent stamens, amidst distinctive bronzed foliage which clads the cane-like stems. ... Learn More

This multi-value plant leaves its bright green bamboo-like stems in winter, but opens delicate white pendent flowers amidst tasselled, ruby-coloured bracts in summer. Soft bunches of purple-brown caramel flavoured berries (also loved by birds) appear in autumn. ... Learn More

A gorgeous form of this multi-value plant which has bright green bamboo-like stems in winter, along with delicate, white pendent flowers amidst tasselled, ruby-coloured bracts in summer. Finally, in autumn, soft bunches of purple-brown caramel flavoured berries (loved by birds) appear. But this new form also has the most gorgeous crimson-tinged bright golden leaves. Coming completely true from seed this exciting new plant is perfect to brighten up a shady corner. ... Learn More

Also known as "Prairie blazing star" or "Kansas Gayfeather", this is perhaps the tallest Liatris species in cultivation, typically growing 2-4' tall (infrequently to 5'). Rounded, fluffy, deep rose-purple flower heads are crowded into terminal spikes (to 20" long) atop thickly-leafed, rigid flower stalks. Flowers generally open top to bottom on the spikes. Pycnostachya means "crowded" in Greek, in probable reference to the arrangement of both flower heads and leaves, this species being distinguished from other Liatris species by its reflexed, long-tipped involucral bracts. ... Learn More

Liatris spicata, commonly known as Blazing Star or Gayfeather, is a stunning herbaceous perennial that adds vertical drama to gardens with its tall, feathery spikes of violet-purple flowers. Blooming from the top down, the flower spikes create a striking display during mid to late summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its narrow, grass-like leaves form an elegant clump at the base, providing year-round texture to borders and wildflower meadows. Perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens, Liatris spicata thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soils, making it an exc ... Learn More

A most unusual-coloured dwarf Chilean libertia making showy clumps in high meadows and very hardy. From iris-like leaves, arise numerous spikes of intriguing flower heads which are a rare shade of palest china blue and produce bright orange anthers. We have recently been reliably informed that the correct name for this plant is Libertia sessiliflora. ... Learn More

One of New Zealand's exquisite natives which has settled down well in the UK, this distant iris relative has sprays of pure white, almost orchid-like, saucer-shaped flowers with yellow stamens atop clumps of non-invasive dark green stems. Graham Stuart Thomas states that it is "Desirable and elegant." ... Learn More

This southern hemisphere plant is a clump-forming evergreen perennial from Chile with narrow, upright, sword-like leaves and stiff stems bearing clusters of three-petaled white flowers in late spring and early summer. It is perfect for adding evergreen structure and foliage interest to a sunny, sheltered border. ... Learn More

Offering year-round allure, these superb, compact upright clumps bear narrow fans of stiff leathery blades, each uniquely painted with green, yellow, orange, purple-red and bronze stripes. The open-branched stems feature white 3-petaled, saucer-like flowers that sparkle in spring, and produce intriguing orange seed pods in autumn. In the winter months the leaves turn dark red shades. ... Learn More

A lovely miniature, slowly running, evergreen plant bearing sprays of delicate white star flowers over small fans of golden striped yellow leaf blades, attractive yellow berries form later. ... Learn More

Licuala aurantiaca, commonly known as the Golden Licuala or Orange Petiole Fan Palm, is a medium-sized, clustering palm native to coastal swamp forests in Thailand. It is now considered synonymous with Licuala paludosa. This species is distinguished by its vividly orange to red leaf sheaths and petioles, which contrast strikingly with its large, circular, fan-shaped leaves that are divided into several segments. The combination of its unique coloration and ornamental foliage makes it a highly desirable addition to tropical and subtropical landscapes. Thriving in partial shade to full sha ... Learn More

7.6 centimetre wide, bright orange flowers on branching purple stems, stand above glossy, beetroot-coloured, heart-shaped leaves. This exceptional back-of-border or even bog plant attracts countless butterflies and moths. ... Learn More

Umbels of fragrant white flowers arise above compact basal clumps of very finely-divided, parsley-like foliage. This Spanish endemic plant's natural habitats are mainly a Mediterranean-type Garrigue shrubby vegetation and on rocky shores. It has now become a threatened plant species due to habitat loss. It will fare best in a well-drained dry spot but when fed and watered well, may grow much larger. ... Learn More

We acquired this plant resembling an extremely lovely dwarf angelica some years ago, and called it Angelica 'Summer Delight' but have finally pinned a botanic name to it. Produces low compact clumps of thick shiny leaves above which arise purple stems carrying sprays of white flowers. ... Learn More