Dark, blood-red flowers are followed by large numbers of cherry-red berries which are sprinkled liberally over the entire plant giving a pleasing effect. Cultivated since the 16th Century, this attractive deciduous shrub has dark green, shining leaves, and is found in the wild in woods and stony places in the mountains of Europe. Normally a medium-sized shrub, it can be easily clipped to maintain its dwarf stature, under 3ft if required, making it a good hedging plant. ... Learn More

The intense brick-red colour of this robust variety makes a real statement when planted in drifts, or dotted among other perennials to bring height and structure to summer borders and cottage garden planting schemes. The tall spires of tightly packed flowers rise above beautiful green clumps of palmate foliage. The flowers open from the bottom up making for a longer blooming period. ... Learn More

This palest pink form of the popular, normally deepest red, cottage garden plant can make an impressive statement in the herbaceous border. Long-lived and reliable! ... Learn More

Also known as "Ragged Robin" and "Cuckoo Flower". This graceful plant carries jagged, deeply cleft red flowers on slender stems in early summer. This plant, nowadays quite rare, 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 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

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

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

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

Lycianthes lycoidea, commonly known as the potato bush or Christmas berry, is a shrub that belongs to the Solanaceae family. One of the notable features of Lycianthes lycoidea is its small, star-shaped flowers. These flowers are usually white or pale lavender and are produced in clusters. The blooming period can vary, but it often occurs during the summer and fall seasons. The potato bush is a medium to large shrub with a dense and rounded growth habit. It typically reaches heights of 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) and has a similar spread. The plant is evergreen, and its dense foliage consist ... Learn More

This spreading, deciduous shrub blooms from late spring to late summer, with superb, white fragrant blossoms. It is best grown where the nodding flowers which have rich rose-red stamens can be admired from below. Very few fertile seeeds collected. ... 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

An excellent dwarf variety, Durango Flame features bold, brick red anemone type flowers with orange edges from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting and the fragrant, ferny leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season. Suitable for bedding and containers. ... Learn More

'Honeycomb' is a dwarf French marigold, with fully double, crested flowers up to 5cm across. The light mahogany-red petals are edged with deep yellow. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. ... Learn More

With early flowering and anemone type flowers up to 5cm across, Safari Red makes a superb show in containers and garden displays. The compact plants with their deep rich, russet red blooms make a bold statement as the flattened large lower petals work their way up to ruffled centres. ... Learn More