Very unusual, even rare, in this country and really lovely for the back of the border, this is a wild Hollyhock from N. America. Tall spikes of soft pink mallow-type flowers above large leaves, July to October. Fertile soil, sun or part shade. H. 5' approx.

Large white orchid-like flowers on this cousin of the Bizzy Lizzie. The scent is superb and in our garden it over-winters in a sheltered spot but is cut back by cold every year. Grows 4 to 5 ft., more in the greenhouse, where the remarkable perfume is best experienced. We've put this in both the Perennials and the Tender & Exotics shops because where and how you grow it depends on where you live.
2l. pot

Large rose coloured trumpet shaped flowers and pinnate foliage. Plant in fertile, moist, well drained alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Needs frost protection and is tolerant of most soil types.
H&S 18" at maturity in 2 to 3 years.

The white, yellow throated flowers of this lovely plant are rather exotic. Plant in fertile, moist, well drained alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Needs frost protection and is tolerant of most soil types.
H&S 18" at maturity in 2 to 3 years.

The elegant leaves of this plant offer a marvellous contrast to the deep plum/purple, almost black flowers. It flowers in summer at a height of between 12" to 24". Plant in full sun or part shade in moist soil and don't allow to dry out. Hardy. 2l pot.

Lilac coloured flowers with a rosy cream throat. Plant in a sunny place in moist soil, suitable for p;ond edges and boggy areas. These grow to between 3' to 4' tall. Hardy. 2l pot

Violet & blue with white & yellow central markings. Very striking flower. Double flowered. Needs plenty of moisture, sunshine and acid soil. H. 36" 2l pot

Green and white variegated leaves and intensely purple flowers. H. 3'

An unusual miniature bearded iris, wonderful for flower arrangements. Very dark blue & white. H 12'18" S. 18"
Plant in full sun and water in dry spells. Well-drained moist soil, neutral, mildly acidic or mildly alkaline. Blooms mid summer.

Pure white with lemon 'beards', re-flowering, early spring and late summer. Must have very well drained soil at all times of year. Fertilise these greedy feeders 3 times per year when new growth appears, right after flowering and then in autumn. H.30" 2 litre pots

The handsome yellow flag iris, perfect for planting at the margins of ponds in up to 10" of water. The flowers contrast strikingly with the striped leaves. It grows to around 4' to 5' and spread about 6', so needs to be in a large pond in full sun to do its best. Fast growing and flowering in July and August.

A new variety in 2010, this is ivory white, ruffled and has a yellow beard. H. 20"

Very dark blue/purple flowers. H 10"

Plum/violet flowers, H. 10"

The name says it all!

Siberian iris form clumps of grass like foliage with butterfly style flowers. Tolerant of wet soil and can be used at pond margins. This one is a flower colour of green, whit and yellow. H. around 36" S. about 2'.

Very pretty slightly mottled rose pink flowers. H. 30"

Intensely blue flowers with a silvery edge to the petal and ruffled falls.

Yellow tubular flowers from August to September on this clump forming perennial. It's herbaceous and hardy with pale green leaves. Very pretty. Prefers shady spot. Not fussy about soil. H&S 30” 2l pot

Charming pin cushion like flowers on slender stems from July to September. The deep crimson flowers are a magnet for butterflies and bees. Best planted in well drained soil in full sun and given some support before the flowers appear. Lovely in a rockery or in front of a border. H&S 12" - 18" 2l pot

This particular Kniphofia, or red hot poker, has lovely tufts of blue-green narrow leaves. The flowers are orange and red. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. Grows to about 3'. 2l pot.

Clump forming perennial with coral red flour spikes turning yellow. H. 20" S. 20" Plant in full sun in well drained soils. Good for containers and as cut flowers. Hardy. 2 litre pots

A clump-forming deciduous perennial with upright, yellow tipped red flowers in upright spikes. Buds are orange-red. Grass like leaves. Kniphofias like loamy, sandy, moist but well drained soil which is acid or neutral. Plant in partial shade or full sun. Hardy. H 2' S 18" 2litre pot

Coral red flowers on 20" spikes from July to October. refers full sun and well drained soil. Fully hardy. 2l. pot