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Geum rivale 'Mrs Bradshaw'

A lovely Geum with large double red flowers from yellow buds on long stems from May to July. Prefers a spot in full or part shade. Height: 45cm Geums have long been cultivated, Our native wood avens, Geum urbanum, being a stalwart of medieval...
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Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus (Gladioli)

Originally from the olive groves of the Mediterranean and now naturalised in parts of southern England and the Silly Isles, this beautiful flower is ideal for cutting and displaying. It works very well in borders or in grass, where the tall spikes of...
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Glycyrrhiza echinata (Hedgehog Licorice)

Used as a flavouring and to make German and Russian Licorice. Pale blue pea-like flowers. This herb grows in a similar way to many in the pea family, sprawling and climbing through other plants. The roots, which are edible, are also nitrogen fixing, so...
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Gypsophila 'Rosenschleier'

A low-growing plant which produces billowing, airy, mounds of tiny, semi-double, white flowers tinged with pink that are carried on woody stems. It forms a tumbling mound that is useful for smaller, dry borders and the edge of borders. Height and...
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Gypsophila cerastioides

A dwarf, semi-evergreen plant with a creeping habit. Green-grey, hairy leaves contrast with masses of small white trumpet-shaped flowers in spring and summer, which are beloved of pollinators. A fast growing, tough little plant which is drought...
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Gypsophila paniculata

A favourite for cut flower arrangements. Airy clouds of tiny white flowers from June to August add contrast and texture to the border. Arrived from Siberia in 1759 and soon became a favourite cottage garden plant and was valued by flower arrangers...
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Gypsophila repens 'Filou White'

A very attractive mat-forming alpine which grows in scree in the Alps. Masses of white flowers throughout summer. Excellent for trailing over rocks or walls. Semi-evergreen. Height: 8cm Common name(s): Creeping Gypsophila, Baby's...
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Gypsophila repens 'Rosea'

A very attractive mat-forming alpine which grows in scree in the Alps. Masses of pink flowers throughout summer. Excellent for trailing over rocks or walls. Semi-evergreen. Height: 8cm Common name(s): Creeping Gypsophila, Baby's Breath The...
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Hedera helix 'Dyinnii' (dwarf Ivy)

Possibly the smallest ivy in the world! An attractive, dwarf and compact ivy which makes an excellent specimen in a pot or container. Also works well in gravel gardens or rockery situation. Height and spread: 20cm x 40cm Common name(s): Dwarf Ivy
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Hedera helix 'Oro di Bogliasco' (Gold Heart Ivy)

Syn: Hedera helix 'Gold Heart'. One of the best hardy climbing Ivies, the dark green leaves each having a prominent creamy yellow central zone. More controllable than most Ivy at up to 10' (3m). A wonderful evergreen, that's suitable for growing...
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Hedera pastuchovii 'Ann Ala'

An ivy which grows from the Caucasus to Northern Iran where it was found and brought to the UK by Roy Lancaster in 1972. He named it after his friend Ann, who was his guide to the area. This climbing ivy has very dark green sword shaped leaves...
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Hedysarum coronarium

Fantastic dense spikes of very fragrant deep red flowers, exotic in appearance. Positively spectacular. Needs a well drained soil and tolerates poor sandy or rocky soils. Extremely fragrant, bright red, pea-like flowers bloom in late spring to early...
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Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' (Sneezeweed)

Heleniums have very characteristic flower shapes quite unlike those of other daisy flowers, and provide a welcome splash of colour late in the season. Does not require staking. Moerheim Beauty is an old variety and still one of the best, with hot...
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Helenium hoopesii (Sneezewort)

Less known than the more common 'autumnale' species, this long-flowering border plant has masses of golden-yellow daisy flowers on strong stems. Blooms from May to October. Loved by bees and butterflies. Suitable for cutting and displaying in a...
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Helianthemum 'Amabile Plenum'

An old variety that has stood the test of time. Scarlet red double flowers, flushing to orange in the centres. Like all Rock Roses these appear in late spring/early summer and if the plants are trimmed after flowering they will produce another show of...
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Helianthemum 'Ben Mohr'

Light green foliage with deep orange flowers. A good flower for bees and other pollinators. One of the best Rock Roses, the photograph doesn't do it justice and we need to get a better one. Like all Rock Roses these appear in late spring/early summer...
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Helianthemum 'The Bride'

Single, yellow-centred, pure white flowers contrast well with the grey foliage. Masses of flowers all summer long. An old favourite. Excellent in a rockery or front of border in Well-Drained soil. Height: 20cm Common name(s): Rock Rose
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Helianthemum 'Wisley Primrose'

Light green foliage with primrose-yellow flowers. A good flower for bees and other pollinators. Like all Rock Roses these appear in late spring/early summer and if the plants are trimmed after flowering they will produce another show of flowers later in...
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Helianthus 'Miss Mellish'

Helianthus are vigorous perennials which grow well in the garden and need some space. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Miss Mellish produces masses of golden-yellow flower heads on strong stems from mid-late summer into autumn. Loved by bees and...
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Helichrysum italicum (Curry Plant)

Long, narrow silver leaves which have a very strong curry scent with masses of pale lemon flowers in midsummer. A wonderful addition to the herb bed but also makes a wonderful border shrub too. Very drought tolerant once established, so useful for...
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Helichrysum stoechas 'White Barn'

Discovered and named by Beth Chatto, this selection has larger leaves than the type and makes a good bushy plant. Golden papery buds open into interesting sulphur-yellow flowers from June to August. Drought resistant when established and likes a...
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Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose)

The Christmas Rose bears large, round, white flat-faced flowers above low-growing mounds of leathery, deep green foliage. Flowers from mid-winter to late spring. Blooms fade to light pink as they age. Grow at the front of a shaded border. Happy under...
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Hemerocallis 'Anzac' (Daylilly)

An elegant midseason Daylily which produces an abundance of extra large, crimson-red flowers, 7 in. wide (17 cm), with pale lime-green throats. Blooms from mid to late summer As the name suggests, each flower lasts just one day. Will grow into a good...
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Hemerocallis 'Baroni' (Daylilly)

A stunning daylilly with grass-like foliage and bright yellow flowers in June and July. As the name suggests, each flower lasts just one day. Will grow into a good sized clump but is not invasive. The name "hemerocallis" is derived from the Greek...
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Heuchera villosa 'Palace Purple'

Superb, shiny bronze-purple semi-evergreen foliage with arching sprays of small cream flowers from June to September. Height and spread: 60cm x 45cm A popular heuchera, this variety is grown mainly for its distinctive foliage. Photo: Jerzy...
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Hosta 'Minor'

A mini hosta that is vigorous and easy to grow. Good for containers but happy in the ground too. Unlike most hostas, which are usually grown for their foliage, this is grown for it's wonderful flowers which are Violet-blue and held high on 20cm...
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Houttuynia cordata

A very good ground cover plant with pretty white flowers from June to September. Happy in very wet and boggy soil all the way up to very dry soil. Probably more prolific in moist soil. Works well in a container too. Suitable for planting in...
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Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

Beautiful ground cover plant. Red and yellow variegated heart-shaped green leaves. Tolerates both very wet and very dry soils. The leaves develop the brightest colours in Full Sun, but has pretty gold-edged leaves when grown in shade. Pretty white...
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Houttuynia cordata 'Flore Pleno'

The lovely double-flowered form of Houttuynia. The flowers are orange scented. A very good ground cover plant with pretty white flowers from June to September. Happy in very wet and boggy soil all the way up to very dry soil. Probably more prolific...
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Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort)

A neat small shrubby perennial with tiny leaves and large yellow flowers in July and August. Reddish-brown fruit capsules ripen in September and persist well into the winter. A native herb of meadows and wood verges. From Gerard's...
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Iberis sempervirens 'Snowdrift'

A fantastic alpine plant for walls, containers, rockeries or scree gardens etc. Will cascade over edges and look wonderful when in flower. Covered in white flowers from May to July. Sempervirens means "always green", referring to the evergreen foliage...
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Inula ensifolia

A low-growing Inula with large yellow daisies in July and August and narrow, willow-like foliage. Easy to grow and will spread gradually to form a good sized clump. Introduced from the Caucasus in 1791. Leave the seedheads on to give the birds a treat...
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Inula oculus-christi

Masses of golden-yellow flowers in July and August. Soft hairy foliage Leave the seedheads on to give the birds a treat in winter. Drought tolerant when established. Inula oculus-christi is native to Iran, the Caucasus, Turkey, eastern Central Europe,...
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Inula orientalis grandiflora

A magnet for bees and butterflies. Shorter than most Inula, it's perfect for smaller gardens. Golden-yellow daisy flowers from July to September. Forms a good clump. Showy Inula is found in the Himalayas, from Pakistan to C. Nepal and W. Asia, at...
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Iris 'Kent Pride'

A tall bearded Iris with lovely large flowers of brown with yellow and orange markings. Flowers in May and June. This Iris likes a warm spot and flowers best when its rhizomes are in full sun. Height: 90cm Iris: Named after the goddess of the...
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Iris chrysographes 'Black Knight'

Deepest Purple which is virtually indistinguishable from black. Beautiful and a real talking point. Iris chysographes comes from the meadows and marshes of the Far East. Happy in most soils, including damp. Height: 60cm Iris: Named after...
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Iris humilis

A rarely offered Iris from Russia. Short at only 10cm, and preferring Well-Drained to dry soil, it's ideal for a container or rockery. Bright yellow flowers in spring. Native to Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine,...
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Iris reichenbachii

A dwarf bearded iris with large yellow flowers over blue-green foliage. Very good on a rockery, gravel garden or in a container. This variety is not often seen in the UK but is excellent in the garden. Native to Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia, North...
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Iris setosa

A lovely dwarf form of Iris, producing stunning deep purple-blue flowers from late spring into summer. Grey-green foliage. Ideal for a rockery, container or gravel garden. Drought tolerant. Height and Spread: 20cm x 30cm Common name: Bristle-pointed...
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Iris sibirica 'Tipped in Blue'

An interesting Iris which has pale yellow flowers with sky-blue edges and veins. Happy in most situations, from normal soil to very wet and even pond edges. With the typical grassy foliage of Irises and tall flower stems in June and July. Height and...
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Isatis tinctoria (Woad)

Following bright yellow flowers in early summer, the blue-tinged seeds make an attractive display, held on tall stems above the foliage. The leaves of the woad plant were used to produce a blue dye that the ancient Britons used as body paint when going...
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Ixia 'Giant'

A lovely bulbous plant with tall strong stems topped with claret eyed white flowers in May, June and July. Perfect as a cut flower and also suitable as container plants. Spreads and naturalises well but in a well-behaved way. Prefers a sunny...
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Ixia viridiflora 'Green Jade'

From South Africa comes this rare and sought after plant with turquoise-green petals and a black eye. Long arching spikes of flowers are carried on narrow stems above small amounts of grassy foliage. Expect one or two spikes in the first year but then...
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Kitaibelia vitifolia

This splendid perennial plant from the Lower Danube is not often offered by nurseries in the UK. Related to hollyhocks, it grows 6-8ft high with unusual, vine-like leaves and large, showy cup-shaped white flowers from July to September. It forms a good...
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Knautia arvensis (Field Scabious)

The British native field scabious. Lilac-blue/mauve pincushion flowers all summer. A tough, attractive, and easily grown hardy perennial native flower. It's a superb wildlife plant as the flowers are rich in nectar and pollen, and attract bees,...
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Knautia macedonica

A deservedly popular plant with red pincushion flowers atop tall stems. Great for an informal border and will gently self seed if allowed. Loved by bees and butterflies. Also works well in wildflower schemes. Height and Spread: 80cm x 45cm Common...
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Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance' (Red Hot Poker)

An excellent Red Hot Poker for city gardens and other small places as it is shorter and tidier than most varieties. Coral red and yellow flower spikes are produced from early through late summer . The tough leaves are ignored by deer and rabbits, but...
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Lagurus ovatus (Bunny's Tail Grass)

A useful and interesting short grass. Miniature rabbits' tails, ideal for use in any cut flower display. Easy to grow in a container or border. A hardy annual which self-seeds in situ. Height: 30cm Common names: Bunny's Tail Grass; Hare's Tail...
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Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride'

An outstanding, clump-forming Lamium which doesn't take over like some other varieties. Striking silver streaked foliage, with yellow flowers in spring. Great for dry shade. The silver in the leaves becomes brighter in the shadiest areas. A very well...
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Lamium maculatum 'Aureum'

A really bright lamium to brighten up a shady spot. Golden foliage, occasionally marked with a silver streak along the centre of the leaves. Dusky pink flowers. Lamiums are invaluable as ground cover plants for use in both sun and shade, even in...
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Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’

A wonderful selection. Highly valued for its drought tolerance and ability to form a bright carpet of silver foliage, with rich pink blooms in spring and summer. Silver-green leaves develop interesting dark markings as the season progresses (hence the...
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Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'

A delightful Lamium, with salmon pink flowers and very pale sage green foliage. It really stands out in a dark corner. Lamiums are invaluable as ground cover plants for use in both sun and shade, even in poor soil. Height: 10cm Common name(s):
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Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'

A tough yet showy perennial groundcover. This classy-looking selection forms a spreading patch of small silver leaves with a narrow green edge. Clusters of pure white flowers appear in spring, then continue off and on until autumn. Fairly tolerant of dry...
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Lathyrus chilensis (perennial Sweet Pea)

A rare pea found along forest edges in Chile. This perennial sweet pea has deep pink petals fading to white. Quite beautiful. Vigorous and easy to grow. A delightful hardy, perennial climber, with the vigour of Lathyrus latifolius and may be a...
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Lathyrus sylvestris (perennial Sweet Pea)

This perennial British native sweet pea is now rather rare. Known as the Wood Pea, it throws out enormous numbers of flesh pink flowers on strong stems, being even more vigorous and floriferous than Lathyrus latifolius. This most attractive native wild...
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Lathyrus vernus

A bushy everlasting sweet pea covered in rich purple-blue flowers in March, April and May. Good in a mixed or spring border in semi-shade. Will tolerate quite dry soil when established. Suitable for cut flowers. Unlike annual sweet peas, everlasting...
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Laurus nobilis (Kitchen Bay)

Aromatic leaves, used for thousands of years in cooking. They make an excellent addition to any garden and can be planted in the ground or a container, ideally within easy reach of the kitchen door. The Greeks and Romans used wreaths of Bay to crown...
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Pink' (Pink Lavender)

Beautiful dusky pink flowers on compact bushes. Lavendula angustifolia is thought to have been brought to Britain by the Romans, who liked to perfume their baths with infusions of the leaves and flowers. It has become known as Old English Lavender. All...
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (English Lavender)

Dense spires of purple flowers on compact bushes. This is the variety which most people think of when they think of Lavender. Lavendula angustifolia is thought to have been brought to Britain by the Romans, who liked to perfume their baths with...
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (English Lavender)

A compact lavender, named after Gertrude Jekyll’s garden at Munstead Wood. Dense spikes of fragrant, blue-purple flowers are held above aromatic, grey-green leaves. It’s a popular lavender for gravel gardens, edging paths and borders or...
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Lavandula angustifolia 'White Scent' (English Lavender)

A lovey form of Lavender which has purple-flushed white flowers above aromatic, grey-green leaves. Lavender is ideal for gravel gardens, edging paths and borders or for a container. Can be cut and the flowers can be dried. Lavendula angustifolia is...
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Lavandula x intermedia 'Edelweiss' (White Lavender)

'Edelweiss' has an abundance of white flowers over aromatic grey leaves. All lavenders are loved by bees and butterflies. Throughout history lavender has been grown for its medicinal properties and its essential oil is still in huge demand...
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Lavatera x clementii 'Silver Barnsley'

A lovely flowering semi-evergreen shrub with masses of flowers which have petals of light pink and white from mid to late summer. Eye-catching silvery pale foliage. Quick growing and vigorous. Good in a large mixed border or as a stand-alone specimen...
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Lavatera × clementii 'Rosea'

A popular shrub, grown for the masses of dark pink, hollyhock-like flowers that smother its branches from June to September. Very long flowering. Quick growing and vigorous. Good in a large mixed border or as a stand-alone specimen. Loved by bees...
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Leontodon hispidus (Rough Hawkbit)

This native perennial wildflower ranked first place among the "non-weed" perennials examined in a recent British study for meadow flora nectar productivity, making it invaluable for our native pollinators. The Rough Hawkbit plant is a short, grassland...
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Leontopodium alpinum (Edelweiss)

A tough plant from the high mountains of Europe which was immortalised by the song from The Sound of Music, Edelweiss. Its flowers and foliage are covered in tiny hairs, appearing almost woolly, protecting it from the sun and cold. The unusual...
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Leucanthemum vulgare (Ox-eye Daisy)

A native perennial meadow flower, once used to combat chest complaints. White, daisy-like flowerheads with yellow disk florets, throughout summer. This species is very valuable to bees and attracts many species of butterfly. Grow in a wildflower meadow...
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Lewisia cotyledon

For some reason this North American plant isn't widely available, but it is excellent and easy to grow. Rosettes of green leaves grow in walls, between rocks, in gravel or containers and send up masses of pink/orange, occasionally white, flowers on 20cm...
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Liatris spicata

An old cottage garden favourite with bottle-brush purplish-pink flower spikes, which add vertical interest to a display. Good for cutting. Flowers in late summer and early autumn. Makes an excellent cut flower. Extremely attractive to bees and...
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Liatris spicata 'Alba'

An old cottage garden favourite with bottlebrush spikes of white, which add vertical interest to a display. Good for cutting. Flowers in August and September. Height: 60-80cm Common name(s): Button snakewort, Kansas gay feather, Blazing Star
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Libertia chilensis

This grass-like plant is most unusual in that it has sprays of pure white, almost orchid-like, saucer-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. Most unlike most flowers of this plant type. Its airy habit makes it perfect for growing in a prairie-style...
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Ligularia przewalskii

From Northern China comes this very useful hardy perennial. Tall spikes of yellow flowers throughout the summer, above interesting deeply-lobed foliage. Extremely attractive to pollinators. Happy in full sun or partial shade in any but extremely dry soil...
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Lilium formosanum var. pricei (Dwarf Formosa Lily)

Large white trumpet flowers on short, sturdy stems in June and July. Highly scented and excellent for cutting. This dwarf lily works well in containers, rockeries and towards the front of borders. Very good food source for bees. Height and...
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Linaria tristis

This unusual plant flowers from February to June and often much later. Not widely available in the UK. Flowers can be deep violet, light blue or even occasionally white or bronze. Native of the Iberian peninsula, Morocco and Algeria. Easy to grow, this...
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Lithospermum 'Heavenly Blue'

A beautiful blue flowering alpine for the rockery, path edge or container. Covered in masses of flowers in late spring and summer. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Grow in full sun in well drained soil. Extremely drought tolerant when...
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Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'

Bright scarlet spikes in late summer are complemented by the purple foliage and stems. Moist soil preferred and will tolerate it quite wet. Good for pond edges. Lobelia cardinalis is a native of North America and is known to be a garden favourite as...
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Lobelia siphilitica

Spreading clumps of tidy foliage and spikes of clear mid-blue flowers all summer. Moist soil preferred and will tolerate it quite wet. Good for pond edges but will cope with any soil which doesn't get too dry. Named after the disease it was once used...
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Lobelia siphilitica alba

Stunning spikes of beautiful white flowers on light green foliage from August to September, just as some of the other pond plants are starting to fade, and is a great source of nectar for bees late in the season. Moist soil preferred and will...
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Lonicera purpusii 'Winter Beauty'

The winter flowering, shrubby honeysuckle with very fragrant cream flowers that offer rare interest in the winter garden and bring the scent of midsummer into the coldest of days. A shrub honeysuckle which produces its flowers on the bare wood in from...
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Lotus corniculatus (Bird's foot trefoil)

One of our wonderful native perennial wildflowers from the pea family. Widespread and found in all kinds of grassy places, from lawns to downlands, roadside verges to heathlands, common bird's-foot-trefoil can be seen flowering from May to September...
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Lupinus 'Noble Maiden' (Lupin)

Creamy white towers of flower spikes with a spicy-peppery scent. Flowers in mid-summer and often again in autumn. Good for cut flowers. Lupins are a traditional cottage garden plant. The Virginian Lupin, brought to Britain by John Tradescant in...
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Lupinus 'The Chandelier' (Lupin)

Tightly packed spikes of yellow pea-like flowers in May and June. Spice scented. Good for cut flowers. Lupins are a traditional cottage garden plant. The Virginian Lupin, brought to Britain by John Tradescant in 1637, was taken by George Russell of...
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Lupinus 'The Governor' (Lupin)

Tall spires of blue and white bi-colour flowers with a spicy-peppery scent. Flowers in early to mid-summer and often again in autumn. Lupins are a traditional cottage garden plant. The Virginian Lupin, brought to Britain by John Tradescant in...
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Lupinus arboreus (Tree Lupin)

The Tree Lupin. A sub-shrub with highly scented flowers. Still not often seen in gardens in the UK, this is well worth growing and becomes a talking point. Produces branching stems with silvery-green foliage from a stout trunk. Fragrant yellow flowers,...
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Lupinus arboreus Blue Form (Blue Tree Lupin)

A sub-shrub with highly scented flowers. Still not often seen in gardens in the UK, this is well worth growing and becomes a talking point. Produces branching stems from a stout trunk. Fragrant bi-coloured blue flowers, much loved by bees and butterflies...
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Lupinus arboreus White Form (White Tree Lupin)

The white form of the Tree Lupin. A sub-shrub with highly scented flowers. Still not often seen in gardens in the UK, this is well worth growing and becomes a talking point. Produces branching stems with silvery-green foliage from a stout trunk. Fragrant...
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Luzula nivea

An invaluable native shade plant. The white flower heads contrast well with the dark green leaves which are edged with white hairs. It produces an abundance of white, spiky flowers in loose, arching panicles in June and July. These contrast...
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Lychnis chalcedonica (Jerusalem Cross)

Brilliant scarlet flower heads held on erect stems in midsummer. Each floret is shaped like a Maltese cross. Will tolerate most soils in sun or part shade. Introduced from East Russia in 1593 by the Knights of Malta. Loved by bees and...
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Lychnis coronaria 'Atrosanguinea'

An excellent plant for a sunny border. Forms clumps of felty-soft silver leaves, which make a pleasant backdrop to bright magenta flowers in late summer. A bullet-proof plant which will grow anywhere except permanently boggy, including very dry. Useful...
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Lychnis flos-cuculi 'White Robin'

The white form of our native Ragged Robin, a wildflower of damp meadows and ditches. Ideal for naturalising in wild flower meadows or as a beautiful stand-alone plant in a border. Slightly shorter and more refined than the ordinary Ragged Robin...
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Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais'

Striking, burgundy flower spikes on long slender stems flower continuously from May to September. The attractive, crinkled, rosettes of silver-green foliage are an excellent foil for the flowers, which are also highly attractive to butterflies...
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Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'

Starry yellow flowers contrast dramatically with the rich mahogany stems and leaves. Works well in sun or shade. Lysimachia ciliata Firecracker bears tall stems of pointed, dark purple leaves, which contrast beautifully with pale lemon flowers in...
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Lysimachia ephemerum

A stately but graceful plant, introduced in 1730 from South West Europe. Attractive grey-green foliage and spikes of frosty white flowers in June, July and August. Does best in moist soil and will tolerate it very wet. Forms a dense, good-sized...
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Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny)

An excellent British native creeping ground cover for cool soil. Golden-yellow buttercup-like flowers from June to August. The leaves are glossy and supposedly look like coins, hence one of its common names Moneywort. A vigorous grower that is happy in...
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Lythrum virgatum 'Rosy Gem' (Purple loosestrife)

Striking rosy-pink spikes of flowers throughout the summer. Very easy to grow and very self-sufficient. Loved by bees and butterflies. Works well in pond or stream margins as it enjoys moist soil but it really will grow anywhere, hence one of it's...
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Malva moschata alba (White Musk Mallow)

Pure white flowers contrast beautifully with the ferny foliage. The petals are textured like crepe, with a soft sheen resembling vinyl silk emulsion and the foliage is finely lobed and possesses the elegance of some ferns. In the centre of...
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Malva sylvestris 'Windsor Castle' (Mallow)

A cottage garden classic. A wonderful, large perennial which adds stature to the back of a border. Simply covered in lovely flowers all summer long. Velvety purple flowers with black veining contrast well with dark green leaves. Flowers:...
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Malva sylvestris var. mauritiana 'Zebrina'

An old Cottage-garden favourite, this cousin to the Hollyhock has similar satiny flowers in a soft lavender-purple shade, exotically striped with deep maroon veins. A magnificent display. Flowers all summer. Flowers: June-Sept Height and...
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Matthiola incana 'Pillow Talk'

Probably one of the most heavily scented flowers you'll come across. A few cut stems will fill a room with their clove-like fragrance. Plant in a bed, pot or container near a path or patio to enjoy the scent. Lovely white flowers from spring to...
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Mazus reptans 'Alba' (White Chinese Marshflower)

A very low growing creeping perennial with bright white flowers. Happy in very wet soil and average soil. Beautiful flowers from late spring right through summer and forms a dense matt of bright green tough foliage. Is beginning to be used as a lawn...
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