SALVIA |
(Mexican Sage Bush)
|
Lamiaceae |
Half hardy perennial |
lycioides
'Purple Queen' |
Low growing shrub. Branching stems carry smooth mid-green leaves. Racemes of blue-purple flowers. Autumn. Sun. Ht.30-50cm. |
2 Lts. |
patens AGM
|
Ovate to triangular mid green leaves. Whorls of vibrant blue flowers. July-October. Sun. Ht.50cm. Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
patens
‘Cambridge Blue’ |
AGM Ovate to triangular mid green leaves. Whorls of pale blue flowers. July-October. Sun. Ht.50cm. Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
SALVIA |
(Sage)
|
Lamiaceae |
Hardy perennial |
nemerosa
‘Caradonna’ |
Ovate or lance-shaped, wrinkled, mid-green leaves. Deep purple flowers on black stems. June-Aug. Sun-semi shade. Ht.1m.Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
nemerosa
‘Ostfriesland’ AGM
|
Syn. ‘East Friesland’ Ovate or lance-shaped, wrinkled, mid-green leaves. Spikes of densely packed deep blue-violet flowers. June-Oct. Sun-semi shade. Ht.1m.Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
nemerosa
‘Rosenwein’
|
Ovate or lance-shaped, wrinkled, mid-green leaves. Spikes of densely packed wine-red flowers. June-Oct. Sun-semi shade. Ht.1m.Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
nemorosa
'Schwellenburg' |
Ovate or lance-shaped, wrinkled, mid-green leaves. Spikes of richly coloured wine-pink flowers. June-Oct. Sun-semi shade. Ht.1m.Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
nemerosa
'Violet Queen' |
Ovate or lance-shaped, wrinkled, mid-green leaves. Spikes of densely packed violet-red flowers. June-Oct. Sun-semi shade. Ht.1m.Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
uliginosa AGM
|
Clump forming. Deeply toothed mid-green leaves. Short racemes of clear blue flowers. July-Oct. Sun. Ht.2m.Sp.90cm. |
2 Lts. |
verticillata
'Purple Rain'
|
Erect hairy mid-green leaves. Branched racemes of purple flowers. Summer. Sun. Ht.90cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
x sylvestris
‘Blaukonigin’
|
Syn. ‘Blue Queen’ Clump forming. Narrow, wrinkled mid green leaves. Spikes of rich blue-violet flowers. Jun-Aug. Sun. Ht.90cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
x sylvestris
‘Mainacht’ AGM
|
Syn. ‘May Night’ Clump forming. Narrow, wrinkled mid green leaves. Spikes of large indigo-blue flowers. Jun-Aug. Sun. Ht.90cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
x sylvestris
‘Rose Queen’ |
Clumps of wrinkled, narrow, grey tinted leaves. Spikes of rose-pink flowers. Jun-Aug. Sun. Ht.75cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
x sylvestris
‘Schneehugel’ |
Ovate or lance-shaped, wrinkled, mid-green leaves. Spikes of densely packed white flowers. June-Oct. Sun-semi shade. Ht.1m.Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
SAMBUCAS |
(Elder)
|
Caprifoliaceae |
Hardy perennial |
ebulus |
Pubescent foliage. Large flat umbels, white flowers sometimes tinged purple. Summer. Sun-semi shade. Ht.1m. Spreading. |
2 Lts. |
SANTOLINA |
(Santolina)
|
Asteraceae |
Frost hardy shrub |
pinnata
ssp. neapolitana |
Syn. tomentosa. AGM Frost hardy perennial. Aromatic, narrow, grey-green foliage. Creamy white flower heads. July-April. Sun. Ht.75cm. Sp.100cm. |
2 Lts. |
rosmarinifolia |
Finely cut, aromatic, bright green leaves. Slender shoots bear bright yellow flower heads. July-Aug. Sun. Ht.60cm.Sp.1m. |
2 Lts. |
SCABIOSA |
(Scabious)
|
Dipsacaceae |
Hardy perennial. |
atropurpurea
‘Burgundy Bonnets' |
Erect branching stems with mid-green leaves. Fragrant burgundy flower heads with white stamens. June-Sept. Sun. Ht.60cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
atropurpurea
‘Chile Black’
|
Erect branching stems with mid-green leaves. Fragrant deep purple 2.5cm. flower heads with white stamens. Summer. Sun. Ht.90cm.Sp.24cm. |
2 Lts. |
atropurpurea
'Crimson Shades' |
Erect branching stems with mid-green leaves. Large red to pink 25cm. flower heads. Summer. Sun. Ht.60cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
atropurpurea
'Chile Pepper' PBR |
Erect branching stems with mid-green leaves. Large coral-red 25cm. flower heads. Summer. Sun. Ht.60cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
atropurpurea
'Chile Sauce' PBR |
Erect branching stems with mid-green leaves. Fragrant deep purple 25cm. flower heads with white stamens. Summer. Sun. Ht.90cm.Sp.24cm. |
2 Lts. |
atropurpurea
‘Salmon Queen’
|
Erect branching stems with mid-green leaves. Fragrant salmon pink flower heads with white stamens. Summer. Sun. Ht.90cm.Sp.24cm. |
2 Lts. |
‘Butterfly Blue’ |
Clump forming. Ovate to lance-shaped grey-green foliage. Striking heads of lavender-blue flowers. Sun. June-Sept. Ht.& Sp 40cm. |
2 Lts. |
'Cambridge Blue' |
Mound-forming. Evergreen. Glossy toothed, dark-green leaves. Small pale blue pincushion-like flowers. May-July. Sun. Ht.45cm.Sp.30cm. |
2 Lts. |
caucasica ‘Fama’
|
Clump forming. Lance-shaped grey-green leaves. Frilled rich lavender-blue flower heads. June-Sept. Sun. Ht. & Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
caucasica
‘Isaac House’ |
Lance-shaped grey-green leaves. Frilled flower heads of shades of blues & white. June-Sept. Sun. Ht. & Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
caucasica
‘Perfecta’ |
Clump forming. Lance-shaped grey-green leaves. Lavender-blue flower heads. June-Sept. Sun. Ht.& Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
caucasica
‘Perfecta Alba’ |
Clump forming. Lance-shaped grey-green leaves. Frilled white flower heads. June-Sept. Sun. Ht.& Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
columbaria ‘Nana’
|
Lance-shaped light, mid- or grey-green leaves. Blue flower heads. June-Sept. Sun. Ht.25cm.Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
columbaria
var. ochroleuca
|
Lance-shaped mid-green leaves. Pale yellow flower heads. June-Sept. Sun. Ht.80cm. Sp.100cm. |
2 Lts. |
incisa 'Pink Cheer'
|
Grey green, toothed, foliage. Short stems topped by soft pink pincushion flower heads. June-Oct. Sun. Ht.50cm. Sp. 24cm. |
2 Lts. |
‘Pink Mist’ |
Clump forming. Ovate to lance-shaped grey-green foliage. Striking heads of deep pink flowers. Sun. June-Sept. Ht.& Sp 40cm. |
2 Lts. |
SCHIZOSTYLIS |
(Kaffir lily)
|
Iridacaea |
Hardy perennial. |
coccinea
|
Clump forming. Narrow sword-shaped mid-green foliage. Spikes of white through to scarlet cup shaped flowers. Autumn. Sun. Ht.60cm.Sp.30cm. |
2 Lts. |
SEDUM |
(Ice plant)
|
Crassulaceae |
Hardy perennial. |
‘Bertram Anderson’
AGM
|
Low growing. Grey-green-purple leaves. Loose cymes of star-shaped, rich-red flowers. July-Sept. Sun. Ht.20cm.Sp.25cm. |
2 Lts. |
‘Herbstfreude’
Syn. ‘Autumn Joy’
|
AGM Clump forming. Upright green stems bear grey-green foliage. Large heads of rich pink flowers turning darker. Aug-Oct. Sun. Ht.& Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
‘Purple Emperor’ |
Compact. Deep purple foliage. Red flowers. July-Sept. Sunny position. Ht 40cm. Sp30cm. |
2 Lts. |
'Ruby Glow' AGM
|
Almost prostrate, green-purple leaves. Loose cymes of star-shaped, ruby-red flowers. July-Sept. Sun. Ht.25cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
spectabile ‘Brilliant’
AGM |
Clump forming. Upright green stems bear grey-green foliage. Large heads of bright pink petals darker carpels flowers. Aug-Oct. Sun. Ht.& Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
spectabile
‘Indian Chief’
|
Clump forming. Upright green stems bear grey-green foliage. Flat heads of mauve-pink flowers. Autumn. Sun. Ht.& Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
spectabile
‘Stardust’ |
Clump forming. Upright green stems bear grey-green foliage. Flat heads of white flowers. August-October. Sun. Ht.& Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
telephium
‘Matrona’ |
Fleshy bluish-green foliage, tinged pink. Flat heads of dark pink flowers. July-Aug. Sun. Ht.50cm. Sp.30cm. |
2 Lts. |
telephium
'Sunset Cloud'
|
Low growing. Grey - purple leaves. Cymes of star-shaped, russet -red flowers. July-Sept. Sun-semi shade. Ht.30cm.Sp.25cm. |
2 Lts. |
telephium
subsp. ruprechtii |
Blue-green leaves, edges pink tinged. Flat heads of creamy flowers. July-Aug. Sun. Ht.40cm. Sp.30cm. |
2 Lts. |
SIDALCEA |
(Prairie Mallow)
|
Malvaceae |
Hardy perennial. |
candida |
Bright green segmented leaves. Hollyhock-like white to cream flowers. July-Aug. Sun. Ht.75cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
‘Elsie Heugh’ AGM
|
Mid-green segmented leaves. Large, satin-textured, purple-pink flowers, frilled petals. June-Oct. Sun. Ht.75cm. Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
'Little Princess' (PBR)
|
Compact mound of mid-green segmented leaves. Pale pink, fringed, flowers on short stems. July-Sept Sun. Ht.45cm.Sp.40cm. |
2 Lts. |
'Party Girl' |
Mid-green segmented leaves. Spikes of` 'hollyhock-like' carmine-rose flowers. Summer. Sun. Ht.90cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
SISYRINCHIUM |
(Sisyrinchium)
|
Iridaceae |
Hardy perennial. |
angustifolium |
Clump forming. Semi evergreen with strap-like green leaves. Iris-like, deep blue, yellow throated flowers. Summer. Sun. Ht.50cm.Sp.15cm. |
2 Lts. |
striatum |
Clump forming. Linear to lance-shaped, iris-like, grey-green leaves. Spikes of pale yellow flowers, purple stripes. June-July. Sun. Ht.90cm.Sp.25cm. |
2 Lts. |
SMILACINA |
(False Solomon’s Seal) |
Convallariaceae |
Hardy perennial. |
racemosa AGM
|
Clump forming. Prominently veined mid-green leaves. Terminal clusters of fragrant, white flowers. April-May. Semi shade. Ht.90cm.Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
STACHYS |
(Lambs’ Ears)
|
Lamiaceae |
Hardy perennial. |
byzantina 'Big Ears'
|
Large silvery-white woolly grey-green foliage. Insignificant woolly pink-purple flowers. June-Sept. Sun. Ht.45cm.Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
byzantina 'Silver Carpet' |
Clump forming. Large intensely silvered, greyish-white foliage. Insignificant flowering stems. Sun. Ht.45cm.Sp.60cm. |
2 Lts. |
STIPA |
(Giant Feather Grass) |
Poaceae |
Hardy perennial. |
calamagrostis
|
Mounds of linear blue green leaves. Lax panicles of silvery, purple tinted spikelets. Summer. Sun. Ht.100cm. Sp. 120cm. |
2 Lts. |
gigantea AGM
|
Lax clumps of linear, in rolled mid-green leaves. Bristled, silvery, purplish-green spikelets, turning gold. Summer. Sun. Ht.2.5m. Sp.1.2m. |
2 Lts. |
tenuissima
Syn. tenuifolia |
Densely tufted, erect filament-like bright green leaves. Nodding heads of greenish white turning buff. All summer. Ht.60cm.Sp.30cm. |
2 Lts. |
STOKESIA |
(Stokes Aster)
|
Asteraceae |
Hardy perennial. |
laevis |
Clumps of lance-shaped mid-green foliage. Cornflower-like purplish-blue, pink or white flowers. July -Oct. Sun. Ht.60cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
laevis ‘Alba’
|
Clumps of lance-shaped mid-green foliage. Cornflower-like white flowers. July-Oct. Sun. Ht.60cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
laevis 'Blue Star'
|
Clump forming. Lance-shaped mid-green foliage. Large lavender-blue flowers. July-Oct. Sun. Ht.50cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
laevis 'Träumerei'
|
Clumps of lance-shaped mid-green foliage. Cornflower-like white flowers touched pink. July - Oct. Sun. Ht.60cm.Sp.45cm. |
2 Lts. |
