This is the rarely-seen form of the "Ragged Robin" or "Cuckoo Flower". This graceful plant carries jagged, deeply cleft red flowers on short, slender stems in early summer. Nowadays quite rare, it reputedly flowers as the cuckoo arrives. Cuckoos are also getting sadly thin on the ground, but you can at least judge when you ought to be listening out! ... Learn More

This excellent herbaceous perennial bears clumps of grey-green, hairy, lance-shaped leaves which in early summer push up stems bearing terminal clusters of deep pink, salver-shaped flowers. A beautiful and long-lived, clump-forming flower. ... Learn More

This scarce and most delightful dwarf form of this lovely garden plant has woolly leaves and stems and generous heads of crimson flowers in early summer. It makes a long-lived and valuable flower for the rockery or front of the border. ... Learn More

Lychinis fulgens, also known as scarlet lychnis or Himalayan catchfly, is an enchanting herbaceous perennial that commands attention with its vivid and intense scarlet-red blooms. Lance-shaped leaves, arranged in opposing pairs along the stems, grace the plant. These leaves, adorned in a rich green hue, contribute to the overall lush appearance. The true spectacle of Lychnis fulgens lies in its captivating scarlet-red flowers. These blooms, with their tubular or bell-shaped structure, are clustered elegantly at the pinnacle of tall, upright stems Embracing a lengthy blooming period from late s ... Learn More

This is the dark purple form of the very rare British native which is both soundly perennial and beautiful. In midsummer, massed panicles of purple-red flowers are held atop strong thin stems, displayed during June and July on upright, almost bare, stems arising from a rosette of strappy green leaves at the base, and will make a charming feature dotted through a border, and may do well in an alpine garden as its natural habitat is on inaccessible rock faces. This unusual member of the Campion family is attractive to moths; indeed the garden name derives from the stickiness of the stems, which ... Learn More

This is the scarce pure white version of the very rare British native, which is both soundly perennial and beautiful. In midsummer, massed panicles of ivory-white flowers are held atop strong thin stems, which are, indeed, sticky enough to trap the odd small fly (to no obvious advantage unless you know the reason why, which we don't!). ... Learn More

There is little doubt in our minds that this new plant from The Far East is the most attractive hardy lychnis in the world. Grown in rich moist soil it is desired by all. Flowers with deeply slashed and serrated blood red petals in clusters above pale lemon-green foliage. ... Learn More

Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Vesuvius', commonly known as Vesuvius Campion, is a stunning perennial that delivers a bold splash of color to summer gardens. Its fiery orange-scarlet flowers are carried on upright stems above a compact mound of dark bronze-purple foliage, creating a striking contrast. Blooming from mid-summer to early autumn, this vibrant plant is perfect for adding drama to borders, cottage gardens, or mixed perennial beds. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, Vesuvius is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance. Its showy blooms ... Learn More

This exceptional flower produces dark burgundy leaves with very large, vibrant red-orange flowers from late spring to summer and even sometimes into autumn. It epitomises what gardeners desire, with its small stature, and enormous dazzling vermilion flowers, which are 2" or 5 cm. wide, flaring above the chocolate-bronzed foliage. It is ideal for a sunny position in the border, container or even the alpine rock garden, as this tough and hardy plant is easy to grow and long-flowering. ... Learn More

Dense sprays of bright pink flowers arise on numerous long, thin sticky stems, which arise from compact rosettes of lanceolate leaves. A very attractive and long-lived plant which will grow in just about any position. ... Learn More

"Large Yellow Loosestrife" has been a cottage garden favourite since ancient times. Perennial roots produce stiff spikes of funnel-shaped golden flowers which appear throughout the summer and early autumn. A superb, long-lived cottage garden flower that also does well by water! ... Learn More

A seldom-seen plant making a slowly spreading cushion of small leaves, which is studded with small, starry, yellow flowers seemingly all the year long. On a rockery or edge of a pathway it will make trouble-free colour for many years. ... Learn More

Spires of rosy-purple flowers are produced for a very long and valuable midsummer period from July until September, when many plants are well over flowering. This lovely plant grows perfectly in ordinary soil, but in a wet spot, or even pond edge will excel. ... Learn More

Running stems carry plumes of creamy white, starry, exceptionally fragrant flowers, which are produced on 6 inch panicles in late spring. Bright green, lush, lily leaves adorn the arching stems. Spherical green fruits are later produced which turn bright red in late summer and autumn. The plant spreads very slowly by cylindrical rhizomes. Woods and shady places are the home of this dainty woodland relative of our own lily-of-the-valley, which is native to North America. Very few seeds produced. ... Learn More

Musky-perfumed, rose pink bowl-shaped flowers profusely stud the stems which are clad in soft green fingered leaves. "One of our most beautiful natives." (G.S.T.) This gem will gently self-seed only if it is happy. ... Learn More