Solid tussocks of almost metallic bronze, sprout long thin whip-like stems carrying terminal clusters of seeds. An impressive specimen given enough space, whether in the ground or in a container. ... Learn More

A rare and very ornamental grass carrying large, spiked, star-like seed heads, certainly the largest heads of all sedges, which bear a distinct resemblance to the old spiked maces. Superb for cutting or flower arrangements and a wonderful clumping specimen if given room. ... Learn More

A delectable new grass from Japan. Superb spring foliage emerges in shades of pink and bronze, darkening later. Unlike any pictures we have been able to research, but this new grass is absolutely superb whatever its true identity. ... Learn More

The largest of the common sedges, making an enormous pampas grass-sized clump of broad almost lily-like leaves, beneath stout arching stems, which hold long drooping spikes of russet coloured flowers. ... Learn More

A valuable new introduction. In early spring bright clumps of waxy cream-coloured blades erupt from the bare soil. In summer they age to green as the arching stems of pendulous seeds arise. One of the very few variegated/coloured grasses coming true from seed. ... Learn More

We are including a generous selection from all of the small and medium sedges that we grow, and are also including some very attractive ones that we are unable to name which were collected in New Zealand. ... Learn More

A delightful dwarf grass with sizeable, hard spiky stars clustered atop short, triangular, cross-sectioned stems. As it is such a small member of this family it is ideal for a trough, rock-garden or edge of border. ... Learn More

One seedling from a batch of wild collected seed of Carex trifida from New Zealand was totally different. It is only about two feet tall with a mass of four foot long whips with terminal seedheads radiating in all directions. An amazing sight. ... Learn More

The "True Fox Sedge" makes an impressive spreading clump with masses of thin arching whippy stems terminating in long spiky seedheads, which, although they are quite sharp, are probably not up to fending off a fox. ... Learn More

Evergreen mounds of shiny evergreen leaves bear masses of large, fragrant, beautiful, propeller-like, snowy white flowers whose deep perfume intensifies at night, these flowers opening for months at a time and for all twelve months in hotter countries. Ornamental, plump, round, crimson, almost plum-sized fruits appears in summer and autumn at the same time as the fragrant blooms. In warm or coastal areas the fruits also appear throughout the year and can be eaten straight from the bush or made into pies, jams, jellies, and sauces. This rarely-seen shrub is actually a traditional food plant in ... Learn More

The traditional flower used in wedding button holes, the flowers of Carnation Hardy Border Mixed may not be quite as tightly double as the annual types but they are full of fragrance, and in milder areas they can be a fully perennial variety. This variety produces a brilliant show of colour in July, with beautifully perfumed blooms and long stems perfect for cutting. ... Learn More

Large, gleaming, pure white scented flowers with conspicuous yellow stamens open in early summer on this lovely Californian shrub, the only one in its genus. Making a dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark-green, narrow foliage, it prefers a warm sheltered spot, ideally against a wall, although in mild areas it can be grown in the open garden and although it is normally evergreen, it may lose some of its leaves in a cold winter. Good fertile seed is rarely set. ... Learn More

A spectacular pink flowered creeping succulent, this is a perennial evergreen mostly used as ornamental drought tolerant and ground cover plant. It can grow in subtropical, Mediterranean, tropic, desert or temperate climates. The 6cm flowers are followed by globular, purplish-red fruit 2.5 cm long and 1.5 cm wide. ... Learn More

With attractive orange flowers, 'Kinko' makes excellent cut flowers and will retain its vibrant colour when dried. The thistle-like blooms have round, thornless leaves and round flower buds. It is an ideal plant for informal, wild gardens attracting lots of pollinating insects. ... Learn More

This striking, bright orange flower is sure to draw attention in the garden. Thistle-like in appearance, it is great for cutting either fresh (the blooms last very well in water) or dried. It will succeed in poor and dry soils and requires little attention. ... Learn More