This is the even more diminutive form of Dianthus myrtinervius. It makes an almost solid dome, which over the years will become a carpet, of tiny leaves and is covered with its dazzling flowers from May to June. ... Learn More

A splendid variety forming a low carpet or cushion of blue-green leaves, and sizeable single starry flowers in late spring, which are in various shades of pink, many with attractive concentric patterns and colours on the flowers, and all with a sweet clove fragrance. These are so called because the species name, pavonius, comes from the Latin "pavo" meaning "like a peacock". These compact plants are ideal for scree or rockery. ... Learn More

Arching 12” stems hold spicy-sweet, fragrant blooms in a mix of rose, pink & white well above the blue-grey foliage from June until October. These heirloom single and semi-double pinks, which are often difficult to find, and are ideal for cutting, may be cut back after blooming for a second flush of flowers in late summer. ... Learn More

Loose mats of blue-grey leaves, which are most decorative on their own, in summer erupt into a mass of short-stemmed, deeply-fringed, white ‘single carnation’ flowers, all with the most overwhelming, deep perfume. These gems come from the mountains of the Ukraine and Kazakhstan. ... Learn More

This attractive, quite scarce and sometimes variable plant, has very fragrant, deep or pale pink flowers. It is found heights at heights of up to 6,000 metres in the Cevennes, northern Pyrenees, Jura, and the Apennines, where it flowers from June to early September. For keen lepidopterists, it is pollinated primarily by moths of the genus Hadena which lay their eggs in the buds! ... Learn More

Spires of white, lily-like flowers, scented with lemon are adorned on flower spikes, with divided green leaves. The seeds develop into star-shaped pods, which can also be used for flower arranging. Prefers full sun to partial shade and is a stunning addition to garden borders. A plant to be handled carefully, as skin irritant in sunlight. ... Learn More

Dictamnus albus var. caucasicus, the Caucasian dittany is a captivating perennial with aromatic foliage and exquisite blossoms. This sun-loving herbaceous perennial, native to the Caucasus region, adapts effortlessly to diverse soil types making it an easy to grow and tough plant. The fragrant leaves release a delightful lemon scent, enhancing its ornamental appeal. Its stunning pink to lavender flowers, attracting pollinators and contribute to its visual splendor. Explore the versatile beauty of this species, perfect for gardens and containers. ... Learn More

This form of the normal attractive hardy perennial bears the palest pink to white flowers, and produces a scent of lemon peel when gently rubbed, Indeed the volatile oil can be ignited on a hot day leaving the plant uninjured! R.H.S. 'AGM' Award Winner. ... Learn More

A valuable, very rare and relatively dwarf species collected from Swaziland, with pink, flared, bell-shaped flowers clustered at the end of the compact flower spikes which are produced in profusion and are unusually erect in keeping with modern design trends. This is an absolute stunning plant ... Learn More

This newly introduced, medium-sized hardy species from South Africa has arching stems bearing packed heads of purple flowers on waving wands in early and mid summer. ... Learn More

A rare, smallish species from the African mountains displaying ivory white pendulous flowers which, uniquely, open from pale sulphur yellow buds, a new colour-break in this genus. This choice plant will grow best in well-drained rich soil in a sheltered spot. ... Learn More

Seed collected from plants of this old cultivar originally selected at Broadleigh Gardens. Relatively short strong stems terminate in unusually large pendent flowers in a wide range of reds, purples and mauves. ... Learn More

This brilliant new hybrid is the brightest deep red seedling we have discovered for many years. Plants grown from these seeds may vary but they will produce heavy heads of pendulous flowers in some startlingly bright new forms. ... Learn More

Compact clumps produce disproportionately large, deep pink flared trumpets on densely-packed delicate arching stems. Clumps will improve yearly but do not like to be moved. ... Learn More

Stiff upright wands sport close-packed clusters of brightest fluorescent pink, upwards-facing and not drooping, bells. It is the last, and the most unusual, of all dieramas to flower, giving colour right into October and November when all others have long finished. The photo here was taken in early November in our garden! The erect stems and open flowers of this extremely unique and desirable introduction give this plant more of an ixia-like appearance than any other dierama. It is a very rare plant recorded from only one small locality in Ngome east of Vryheid in montane South Africa. Along w ... Learn More