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HOME SITEMAP SEARCH ARTICLES This is a list of some of the plants in my garden. I try to keep it up to date, but as I am continually acquiring more, the list is far from complete. Also as I don't have the species or variety name of quite a few, I have not included them. It is copied from a database so the table is rather large and takes a moment to download
Use the index and scrollbars to move around, the latin name is listed at both sides to aid navigation.
| LATIN NAME | COMMON NAME | CATEGORY | FAMILY | ORIGIN | FLOWERS | FLOWERING PERIOD | FOLIAGE | HEIGHT & SPREAD | POSITION | SOIL CONDITIONS | SPECIAL NOTE | LATIN NAME | |
| Acanthus spinosus | Bear's breeches | evergreen perennial | Acanthaceae | mauve and white | summer | dark green | 120 x 90 cm | sunny for flowers, some shade | well drained | Acanthus spinosus | |||
| Achillea grandifolia | evergreen perennial | Compositae | Europe and Asia | creamy white, in heads | summer to early autumn | oval greyish up to 12cm long | 1 m x 60 cm | full sun | well-drained | divide 3yrly in spring | Achillea grandifolia | ||
| Aciphylla aurea | Golden Spaniard | evergreen perennial | Umbelliferae | golden spike | late spring, early summer | yellow-green, bayonet-like | 60 x 75 cm | sun | well drained, grit around neck | Aciphylla aurea | |||
| Aconitum napellus | Monkshood,friar's cap | perennial | Ranunculaceae | native | deep pinkish violet | early to mid summer | dark green, glossy, deeply divided | 100 x 30 cm | partial to full shade | rich, moisture retentive | cut back flowers, divide regularly | Aconitum napellus | |
| Agapanthus africanus 'Alba' | White lily of the Nile | herbaceous bulb | Liliaceae | South Africa | white | mid summer to early autumn | dark green, glossy, strap-like | 90 x 40 cm | full sun | well-drained, humus rich | Agapanthus africanus 'Alba' | ||
| Agapanthus africanus 'Headbourne Hybrid' | African lilly | herbaceous bulb | Liliaceae | South Africa | bright blue | late summer | dark green | 75 x 25 cm | full sun | humus rich, free draining | Agapanthus africanus 'Headbourne Hybrid' | ||
| Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' | Bugle | evergreen perennial | Labiatae | Europe | deep blue | May to August | dark purple, bronze | 20 x 30 cm | sun or shade | moisture retentive | invasive | Ajuga reptans 'Atropurpurea' | |
| Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' | Bugle | evergreen perennial | Libiatae | blue spikes | early summer | bronze | 30 x 30 cm | sun or shade | moisture-retentive | Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' | |||
| Alchemilla mollis | Lady's mantle | herbaceous perennial | Rosaceae | yellow | early summer | pale green | 30 x 45 cm | sun, partial shade | moist, well drained | seeds freely | Alchemilla mollis | ||
| Anaphalis triplinervis | Summer snow | evergreen perennial | Compositae | Himalayas | white, domed clusters | summer to early autumn | silvery-grey | 25 x 60 cm | sunny | free-draining | ground cover, cut flowers | Anaphalis triplinervis | |
| Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' | Japanese Anemone | herbaceous perennial | Ranunculaceae | China | pure white, single | late summer, autumn | sun or partial shade | any, well-drained | Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' | ||||
| Angelica archangelica | Angelica | biennial herb | Umbelliferae | creamy-white | early to late summer | pale green, divided, purple-tinged stems | 2 m x 75 cm | full sun or partial shade | moist, fertile | Angelica archangelica | |||
| Anthemis tinctoria | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | Asia, Europe and N Africa | pale lemon-yellow | early to late summer | ferny grey-green | 60 x 60 cm | open, sunny | well drained | cut back after flowering | Anthemis tinctoria | ||
| Aquilega alpina | Columbine | herbaceous perennial | Ranunculaceae | Northern Hemisphere | bright blue | late spring, early summer | mid green | 60 x 25 cm | sun, partial shade | moist, free draining, humus rich | Aquilega alpina | ||
| Aquilegia 'Crimson Star' | Columbine | herbaceous perennial | Ranunculaceae | red sepals, yellow petals | late spring, summer | green, dissected and lobed | 65 x 30 cm | partial shade | well drained, rich | Aquilegia 'Crimson Star' | |||
| Aquilegia hybrida 'McKanna Hybrids' | Columbine | herbaceous perennial | Ranunculaceae | Northern Hemisphere | red and yellow | late spring, early summer | grey-green | 60 x 20 cm | sun, partial shade | moist, free draining, humus rich | Aquilegia hybrida 'McKanna Hybrids' | ||
| Aquilegia saximontana | Columbine | alpine | Ranunculaceae | deep blue | Late spring, early summer | grey-green | 15 x 10 cm | full sun | well drained, gritty | Aquilegia saximontana | |||
| Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi 'Old Gold' | Rockcress | alpine, ground cover | Cruciferae | Europe, W Asia, N America | white | late spring | oblong, deep green, creamy edges | 20 x 45 cm | sunny | well drained | ground cover | Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi 'Old Gold' | |
| Araucaria araucana | Monkey puzzle | evergreen tree | Araucariaceae | Chile | dark green, pointed overlapping | 6 x 3 m (10 yrs) ult. 20 m | not full shade | any well drained | male and female plants edible seed after 40 yrs | Araucaria araucana | |||
| Arenaria montana | Sandwort | rockery perennial | Caryophyllaceae | white | early summer | narrow, oblong, hairy grey mat | 15 x 50 cm | sunny | well-drained | may die off in hard winter | Arenaria montana | ||
| Arisarum proboscideum | Mouse-tail plant | herbaceous prernnial | Araceae | Italy and Spain | maroon and white | late spring, early summer | glossy dark green | 15 x 30 cm | partial shade | fertile, moist | Arisarum proboscideum | ||
| Artemisia 'Powis Castle' | Wormwood | shrub | Compositae | insignificant | silver grey, aromatic | 90 x 120 cm | open, sunny | free-draining | use as insect repellant | Artemisia 'Powis Castle' | |||
| Arum italicum | tuberous perennial | Araceae | greenish yellow | spring | dark green, white veins | 30 x 20 cm | partial shade | any, moisture retentive | Arum italicum | ||||
| Aster divaricatus | herbaceous perennnial | Compositae | August to September | dark green, wiry, nearly black stems | 60 x 30 cm | full sun | most soils | Aster divaricatus | |||||
| Aster 'Little Pink Beauty' | Michaelmas daisy, starwort | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | Europe, Asia, N.America | pink | September and October | dark green | sunny | fertile, well drained | Aster 'Little Pink Beauty' | |||
| Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite' | herbaceous perennial | Saxifragaceae | Japan | pale shell-pink | summer | dark green, purple | 30 x 25 cm | sun (moist), part shade (dry) | humus rich, moist | Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite' | |||
| Astrantia major | Greater masterwort | herbaceous perennial | Umbelliferae | Europe and Asia | whitish green and rose | mid summer | mid green, toothed, 5-7 lobes | 60 x 45 cm | sunny or partial shade | humus-rich | self-seeds readily, rabbits like it | Astrantia major | |
| Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' Back to top | Spotted laurel | evergreen shrub | Cornaceae | Japan | pale purple (insignificant) | early spring | glossy, green, yellow spots, toothed | 1.5 x 1.2 m (5 yrs) ult. 3 m | sun, deep shade | any, not waterlogged | sun for good colour, male + female | Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' Back to top | |
| Bergenia | Elephant's ear, pigsqueak | semi-evergreen perennial | Saxifragaceae | pink | late spring | dark green, purple tinged (winter) | 40 x 60 cm | sun, light shade | any | Bergenia | |||
| Betula pendula | Silver birch | deciduous tree | Betulaceae | native | brown catkins | spring | green, toothed, yellow in autumn | 14 x 5 m (20 yrs) ult. 20 m | sun | prefer sandy, ph< 7 | Betula pendula | ||
| Blechnum chilense | semi-evergreen perennial | Blechnaceae | Chile | glossy, dark green, ladder-like | 75cm x infinite | partial shade, woodland | acid, moisture-retentive, humus-rich | Blechnum chilense | |||||
| Brachyglottis Dunedin Group 'Sunshine' | Shrubby Senecio | evergreen shrub | Compositae | New Zealand | yellow | mid to late summer | silvery grey-green, white felted under | 1.5 x 2 m | full sun | well drained | syn. Senecio greyi 'Sunshine' | Brachyglottis Dunedin Group 'Sunshine' | |
| Buddleja davidii | Butterfly bush | semi-evergreen shrub | Buddleiaceae | E. Asia | purple | mid summer to early autumn | downy pale green | 3 x 3 m | full sun | well drained | prune hard | Buddleja davidii | |
| Buddleja globosa | Orange ball tree | semi-evergreen, shrub | Buddleiaceae | East Asia | orange | July | dark, grey-green | 4m x 2.5 m | sunny | any, well drained | Buddleja globosa | ||
| Buxus sempervirens Back to top | Common box | evergreen shrub | Buxaceae | Native of Britain | glossy, dark green | 120 x 75 cm (5 yrs) | sun, partial shade | any | Buxus sempervirens Back to top | ||||
| Callistemon citrinus | Bottlebrush shrub | Myrtaceae | Australia | bright crimson | early to mid summer | grey-green | 2 x 2 m | full sun, sheltered | moist well drained, acid | Callistemon citrinus | |||
| Camassia quamash | Quamash | perennial, bulb | Liliaceae | North America | deep blue | late spring | bright green | 40 cm | sunny | humus rich | Camassia quamash | ||
| Campanula carpactica | Bellflower | herbaceous perennial | Campanulaceae | Carpathians | violet blue | mid to late summer | dark green | 15 x 40 cm | sunny | moist, free draining | rabbits like it | Campanula carpactica | |
| Campanula carpatica 'White Clips' | herbaceous perennial | Campanulaceae | white upturned bells | summer | 20 x 30 cm | sunny | humus-rich, well drained | Campanula carpatica 'White Clips' | |||||
| Campanula muralis | Bell flower | evergreen perennial | Campanulaceae | Balkans | deep blue | summer | green, heart-shaped | 15 x 45 cm | sunny | well drained | Campanula muralis | ||
| Campanula persicifolia | Bellflower, harebell | evergreen perennial | Campanulaceae | Europe, W. Asia | deep blue | June to August | deep green, lanceolate | 90 x 50 cm | sun, semi-shade | well drained | Campanula persicifolia | ||
| Campanula persicifolia 'Alba' | Bellflower, harebell | evergreen perennial | Campanulaceae | Europe, W. Asia | white | June to August | deep green, lanceolate | 90 x 50 cm | full sun | well drained | edible flowers and leaves | Campanula persicifolia 'Alba' | |
| Campanula poscharskyana 'E H Frost' | Bellflower | herbaceous perennial | Campanulaceae | Yugoslavia | milky-white, starry shaped | summer to early autumn | rounded pale green, toothed | 20 x 60 cm | sun or partial shade | well-drained | ground cover | Campanula poscharskyana 'E H Frost' | |
| Campanula takesimana | herbaceous perennial | Campanulaceae | Japan and Korea | white, flushed lilac, spotted maroon | summer | bright green, heart-shaped, basal rosettes | 60 x 50 cm | sunny | moist, well drained | Campanula takesimana | |||
| Carex breggrenii | evergreen perennial | Cyperaceae | narrow, bronze | 15 x 15 cm | sunny | moist | Carex breggrenii | ||||||
| Carex hachijoensis 'Evergold' | Sedge | evergreen perennial | Gramineae | Japan | brown | summer | cream, edged green, arching | 30 x 45 cm | sun, semi-shade | any | clump forming | Carex hachijoensis 'Evergold' | |
| Carex pendula | Pendulous sedge | evergreen perennial grass | Gramineae | Europe | green | summer | mid green, arching | 1 x 1.5 m | semi-shade | well drained | self seeds freely | Carex pendula | |
| Cautleya spicata | herbaceous perennial | Zingiberaceae | Himalayas | yellow and orange | late summer, early aurumn | glossy green, lance shaped | 60 x 100 cm | sunny, sheltered | fertile, free draining, moist | Cautleya spicata | |||
| Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens | California lilac | evergreen shrub | Rhamnaceae | Central and North America | deep blue | late spring, early summer | glossy green | 45 x 270 cm (5 yrs) | sunny | free draining | resent disturbance | Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens | |
| Centaurea montana | Knapweed, cornflower | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | Europe | blue | late spring, early summer | grey-green | 50 x 60 cm | sunny | free draining | invasive | Centaurea montana | |
| Centaurea montana 'Alba' | Knapweed, cornflower | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | Europe | white | summer | light grey-green | 50 x 60 cm | sunny | free draining | invasive | Centaurea montana 'Alba' | |
| Centranthus ruber | Red Valerian | herbaceous perennial | Valerianaceae | Europe and Mediterranean | star-shaped crimson in panicles | early summer to early autumn | grey-green, fleshy, oval | 60 x 60 cm | sunny | poor, crevices in wall, leggy in fertile | trim after first flowers, self seeds freely | Centranthus ruber | |
| Chaenomeles japonica | Japanese quince | deciduous shrub | Rosaceae | China and Japan | red | early spring | mid green, oval, toothed | 60 x 100 cm (5 yrs) ult 1 x 2 m | sunny | any well drained | Chaenomeles japonica | ||
| Choisya 'Aztec Pearl' | Mexican orange blossom | evergreen shrub | Rutaceae | Mexico, SW USA | white | mid spring onwards | bright green, slender leaflets | 60 x 60 cm (5 yrs) ult. 2 m | sunny, sheltered | any, well drained | Choisya 'Aztec Pearl' | ||
| Choisya ternata 'Sundance' | shrub | Rutaceae | white | early summer | bright yellow | 1.8 x 2 m | sunny, sheltered | well drained | Choisya ternata 'Sundance' | ||||
| Claytonia virginica | Spring beauty | evergreen perennial | Portulacaceae | white or pink, dark pink stripes | early spring | succulent, dk green spoon-shaped | 10 x 20 cm | shade | well drained | Claytonia virginica | |||
| Convallaria majalis | Lily of the valley | herbaceous perennial | Liliacea | Asia, Europe and N.America | white | mid and late spring | mid green, elliptical | 20 x 30 cm | sunny, partial shade | moist, humus rich | invasive | Convallaria majalis | |
| Coreopsis verticillata | Tickseed | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | single yellow | late summer and autumn | finely divided, fern-like, bright green | full sun | well-drained, fertile | Coreopsis verticillata | ||||
| Cornus alba | Dogwood | deciduous shrub | Cornaceae | white | early summer | dark green, ovate | 2 x 2 m | sunny | any | prune hard for red stems | Cornus alba | ||
| Corokia x virgata | evergreen shrub | Escalloniaceae | New Zealand | starry, yellow | late spring | grey-green, felted | 2.4 x.1.8 m | sunny, sheltered | good drainage | Corokia x virgata | |||
| Corydalis flexuosa | herbaceous perennial | Papaveraceae | pale blue | spring | ferny, deep green | 25 x 30 cm | semi-shade | humus-rich, well drained | Corydalis flexuosa | ||||
| Cotoneaster horizontalis | deciduous shrub | Rosaceae | pink buds, white flowers | May or June | dark green, glossy | 60 x 180 cm | full sun or partial shade | any, dry if in shade | Cotoneaster horizontalis | ||||
| Crinodendron hookerianum | Chilean lantern tree | evergreen shrub | Elaeocarpaceae | S. America | crimson, waxy | late spring, early summer | shiny, dark green | 3 x 2 m (10 yrs) ult, 9 m | partial shade, sheltered | moist, well drained, lime-free | Crinodendron hookerianum | ||
| Crocosmia 'Lucifer' | herbaceous perennial, corm | Iridaceae | flame red | late summer, early autumn | mid green, strap-like | 110 x 40 cm | sun, partial shade | moist, well drained | remove faded flowers, flops over | Crocosmia 'Lucifer' | |||
| Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora | Montbretia | herbaceous perennial, corm | Iridaceae | orange, orange-red | late summer, early autumn | light green, strap-like | 90 x 40 cm | sun, partial shade | moist, well drained | can be invasive | Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora | ||
| Cymbalaria muralis | Ivy-leaved toadflax | evergreen perennial, creeper | Scrophulariaceae | S. and E. Europe | violet, yellow patch on lower lip | spring to autumn | dark green, 3-5 lobes | 5 x 60 cm | part or full shade | moist but well drained | seeds freely | Cymbalaria muralis | |
| Cynara cardunculus | Cardoon | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | Mediterranean and N. Africa | blue | summer | silver-grey | 150 x 60 cm | sunny | well-drained | Cynara cardunculus | ||
| Cytisus 'Lena' Back to top | Broom | evergreen shrub | Leguminosae | deep red with yellow wings | late spring | dark green, trifoliate | 1.2 x 1.2 m | full sun | well-drained, not too rich | Cytisus 'Lena' Back to top | |||
| Daphne mezereum 'Alba' | deciduous shrub | Thymelaeaceae | Europe and Asia | fragrant, creamy-white | late winter, early spring | dull grey-green, oblong | 1.2 x 1.2 m | sunny, dappled shade | moist, free draining | avoid disturbance when established | Daphne mezereum 'Alba' | ||
| Delphinium elatum 'Pacific Giants' | herbaceous perennial | Ranunculaceae | northern temperate regions | blue | June and July | pale green, deeply divided | 160 x 45 cm | full sun | fertile, well drained | slugs !! | Delphinium elatum 'Pacific Giants' | ||
| Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' | Tufted hair grass, tussock grass | herbaceous perennial | Gramineae | gold | early summer | golden yellow, very fine | 45 x 30 cm | sunny | well-drained | Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' | |||
| Deschampsia 'Tetra Gold' | Tufted hair grass, tussock grass | perennial | Gramineae | fine bright yellow | 20 x 20 cm | sunny | any, well-drained | Deschampsia 'Tetra Gold' | |||||
| Dianella tasmanica | Flax lily | evergreen perennial | Phormiaceae | Australia and New Zealand | violet-blue, then violet-blue berries | mid summer | greyish-green, sword-like | 90 x 45 cm | half-shade | well drained | Dianella tasmanica | ||
| Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Light' | Maiden pink | mat-forming perennial | Caryophyllaceae | Britain | brilliant cerise | summer | deep green, narrow lance-shaped | 15 x 30 cm | full sun | well drained | Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Light' | ||
| Dicentra spectabilis | Bleeding heart | perennial | Papaveraceae | rose-red, white protrusions | May to July | bright green,fern-like | 60 x 45 cm | sun,dappled shade, sheltered | humus-rich, moist | Dicentra spectabilis | |||
| Dierama dracomontanum | Angel's fishing rods, wandflower | herbaceous perennial, corm | Iridaceae | South Africa | pink | mid to late summer | mid green, strap-like | 75 x 30 cm | very sunny | humus-rich, free-draining | syn. D. pumilum | Dierama dracomontanum | |
| Digitalis 'Excelsior Hybrids' | Foxglove | herbaceous perennial | Scrophulariaceae | pastel colours, purple spots | summer | grey-green, lanceolate | 75 x 30 cm | semi-shade | well-drained, moisture retentive | Digitalis 'Excelsior Hybrids' | |||
| Diplarrhena moraea | Butterfly iris | evergreen perennial | Iridaceae | E. Australia | white, iris-like | summer | stiff, grass-like | 30 x 25 cm | sun, sheltered | well drained | Diplarrhena moraea | ||
| Doronicum caucasicum syn. D. orientale Back to top | Leopard's bane | evergreen herbaceous | Compositae | Europe and W. Asia | yellow | spring | bright green, heart-shaped | 45 x 45 cm | sun or shade | any | deadhead regularly | Doronicum caucasicum syn. D. orientale Back to top | |
| Eccremocarpus scaber | Chilean glory vine | half-hardy climber | Bignoniaceae | orange | summer, early autumn | dark green, toothed | 3 x 1 m | sunny, sheltered | light, well drained | self clinging, regrow from root | Eccremocarpus scaber | ||
| Echinacea purpurea | Coneflower | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | Eastern USA | dark pink, brown centre | late summer | mid green | 75 x 45 cm | sunny | fertile | deadhead regularly | Echinacea purpurea | |
| Elaeagnus x ebbingei | evergreen shrub | Elaeagnaceae | S Europe and Asia | small, fragrant | mid autumn to spring | glossy, dark green, silvery undersides | 1 x 1 m (5yr) ult 3m | full sun to full shade | well-drained, fertile | good shelter plant | Elaeagnus x ebbingei | ||
| Embothrium coccineum | Chilean fire bush | evergreen shrub, sml. tree | Proteaceae | South America | brilliant scarlet | late spring, early summer | dark green, leathery | 120 x 100 cm (5yrs) ult 9 m | sunny, sheltered | lime-free, moist, free draining | Embothrium coccineum | ||
| Epimedium | Bishops hat | herbaceous perennial | Berberidaceae | Europe and Asia | yellow | spring | red/bronze turning green | 30 x 40 cm | full or partial shade | moist humus rich, free draining | trim foliage in late winter | Epimedium | |
| Eremuris x isabellinus 'Ruiter Hybrids' | Foxtail lily | herbaceous perennial | Liliaceae | W. Asia | yellow spires | late spring, early summer | grey-green, fleshy, strap-like | 200 x 75 cm | full sun | well drained | expose crown, mulch from frost | Eremuris x isabellinus 'Ruiter Hybrids' | |
| Erigeron 'Rosa Juwel' | Fleabane | evergreen perennial | Compositae | pale lilac, yellow centres | early to late summer | mid green, spatulate | 60 x 45 cm | sunny | well drained, humus-rich | Erigeron 'Rosa Juwel' | |||
| Eryngium agavifolium | half hardy evergreen perennial | Umbelliferae | greenish-white | summer | deep green, sword-shaped,toothed | 120 x 75 cm | sunny, sheltered | any, well drained | Eryngium agavifolium | ||||
| Eryngium planum | Sea holly | hardy perennial | Umbelliferae | blue | summer | deep green, leathery | 75 x 45 cm | sunny | any well drained | Eryngium planum | |||
| Eryngium variifolium | evergreen hardy perennial | Umbelliferae | silver-blue | summer | deep green, marbled white, jagged | 50 x 25 cm | sunny | any, well drained | Eryngium variifolium | ||||
| Erysimum 'Moonlight' | Wallflower | evergreen perennial | Cruciferae | Europe and Asia | bright yellow | late spring to mid summer | mid green, narrow oval | 10 x 30 cm | sunny, sheltered | well drained, poor | short lived, poor soil - better flowers | Erysimum 'Moonlight' | |
| Eucalyptus gunnii | Cider gum | evergreen tree | Myrtaceae | Australia | juvenile round blue-green adu. green | 15 x 6 m | full sun | moist, well drained | Eucalyptus gunnii | ||||
| Eucomis bicolor | Pineapple lily | perennial bulb | Hyacinthaceae | South Africa | greenish, purple-tinged | late summer | bright green, strap-like, rosette | 45 cm | sunny | well-drained, rich | tender | Eucomis bicolor | |
| Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' | Spindle tree | evergreen shrub | Celastraceae | Europe and Asia | deep green, white edge | 1 x 1.5 m | sunny | well drained | climbs if supported | Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' | |||
| Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' | Spindle tree | evergreen shrub, ground cover | Celastraceae | Europe and Asia | glossy dark green, yellow edges | 100 x 150 cm | sun, semi-shade | any, well drained | can use as a climber | Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' | |||
| Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. 'purpurea' | Wood spurge | evergreen perennial | Euphorbiaceae | pale yellow | April to June | purple | 45x45cm | sunny | welldrained | Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. 'purpurea' | |||
| Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. robbiae | Wood spurge | evergreen perennial | Euphorbiaceae | all parts | pale lime-green | April to June | dark green | 60 x 45 cm | sun, prefers shade | any fertile soil | invasive | Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. robbiae | |
| Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii | Spurge | evergreen herbaceous | Euphorbiaceae | yellow | late spring | blue-green | 120 x 120 cm | full sun, dappled shade | well drained | Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii | |||
| Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon' | Spurge | hrebaceous perennial | Euphorbiaceae | dark purple bracts | mid spring | dark purple, oblanceolate | 60 x 60 cm | sun or shade | any, well drained | Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon' | |||
| Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow' | Spurge | herbaceous evergreen | Euphorbiaceae | bright red | late spring | flushed red, fading to dark green | 75 x 75 cm | semi-shade | moist, humus rich | bog plant | Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow' | ||
| Euphorbia wuflenii 'Lambrook Gold' Back to top | Spurge | evergreen perennial | Euphorbiaceae | rich, golden khaki bracts | spring | blue green, narrow | 1.2 x 1.5 m | sun or partial shade | any, well-drained | cut out flowered stems,late autumn | Euphorbia wuflenii 'Lambrook Gold' Back to top | ||
| Fasicularia bicolor | half-hardy perennial | Bromeliaceae | Southern Chile | pale blue and red | dark green, red central, spiny | 60 x 60 cm | sunny, sheltered | well drained | Fasicularia bicolor | ||||
| Fatsia japonica | False castor-oil plant | shrub, houseplant | Araliaceae | Japan | creamy white | autumn | glossy dark green, lobed | 4.5 x 4.5 m ultimately | sun, partial shade, sheltered | well drained, humus rich | Fatsia japonica | ||
| Festuca glauca | Blue grass | evergreen perennial | Gramineae | blue-grey, needle-like | 20 x 25 cm | any | clump forming | Festuca glauca | |||||
| Filipendula ulmaria 'Rosea' | Golden meadow-sweet | herbaceous perennial | Rosaceae | soft pink | mid summer | golden leaflets, reddish stalks | 100 x 60 cm | sun, semi-shade | moist, boggy margins | Filipendula ulmaria 'Rosea' | |||
| Francoa appendiculata | Maiden's wreath, Bridal wreath | evergreen perennial | Saxifragaceae | Chile | pale pink, spotted deep pink at base | summer to early autumn | dark green soft hairy, deep-lobed, crinkled | 75 x 35 cm | sun or light shade | well-drained, moisture-retentive | Francoa appendiculata | ||
| Fritillaria imperialis | Crown imperial | perennial, bulb | Liliaceae | yellow | April, May | pale green | 60 cm | open, sunny | well drained, rich loam | Fritillaria imperialis | |||
| Fritillaria meleagris | Snakes head fritillary | perennial, bulb | Liliaceae | chequered pinkish-purple | April, May | grey-green, grass-like | 25 cm | sunny, light shade | well drained | Fritillaria meleagris | |||
| Fuchsia magellanica Back to top | Ladies' eardrops | deciduous shrub | Onagraceae | South America | red | early summer to autumn | mid green, pointed, oval | 1.5 x 1.5 m | sun, partial shade | any, well drained | edible fruit of varieble palatability | Fuchsia magellanica Back to top | |
| Galanthus nivalis | Snowdrop | perennial bulb | Amaryllidaceae | Europe, Turkey and Iran | white, inner petals sgl. green mark | late winter | grey-green strap-like | 15 cm | dappled shade in summer | well drained, humus-rich | Galanthus nivalis | ||
| Galega x hartlandii | Goat's rue, French lilac | herbaceous perennial | Leguminosae | S Europe, Asia Minor, E Africa | white | summer | soft green oval leaflets | 1.5 x 1 m | sun or light shade | well drained but moist | floppy, grow through shrubs | Galega x hartlandii | |
| Gentian ternifolia 'Dali' | Asiatic gentian | Gentianaceae | SW China | mid sky blue | autumn | mat of grey-green linear leaves | 6 x 20 cm | some shade if dry | moisture retentive, acid | Gentian ternifolia 'Dali' | |||
| Gentiana sino-ornata | Autumn gentian | herbaceous perennial | Gentianaceae | S W China | blue, dark blue and white stripes | autumn | pale green, long, pointed | 8 x 30 cm | partial shade | humus-rich, acid, moisture retentive | Gentiana sino-ornata | ||
| Geranium endressii | Cranesbill | semi-evergreen perennial | Geraniaceae | S. Europe | pink | late spring to autumn | mid green, jaggedly-divided | 45 x 45 cm | sun or shade | any | trim in summer for more flowers | Geranium endressii | |
| Geranium 'Johnson's Blue | Cranesbill | herbaceous perennial | Geraniaceae | Europe | deep blue | May to July | finely cut, mid green | 30 x 30 cm | sun, semi-shade | any | Geranium 'Johnson's Blue | ||
| Geranium macrorrhizum | Cranesbill | herbaceous perennial | Geraniaceae | Europe | magenta | late spring, early summer | evergreen aromatic | 25 x 60 cm | sun or shade | any | Geranium macrorrhizum | ||
| Geranium maderense | Cranesbill | half-hardy perennial | Geraniaceae | Madeira | purplish-pink,crimson centre | summer | shiny green, ferny | 1.5 x 1.5 m | sunny, sheltered | free draining | tender | Geranium maderense | |
| Geranium renardii | alpine | Geraniaceae | Caucasus | off-white, violet veins | mid summer | grey-green, scalloped, soft texture | 30 x 25 cm | sunny | well drained | Geranium renardii | |||
| Geranium sanguinium | Bloody cranesbill | herbaceous perennial | Geraniaceae | bright purple | late spring to late summer | dark green, deeply divided | 25 x 40 cm | sunny | well drained | Geranium sanguinium | |||
| Geranium sylvaticum album | herbaceous perennial | Geraniaceae | Europe | pure white, green centres | early summer | fresh green, deeply divided | 30-70 x 40 cm | tolerates shade | any | cut back after flowering | Geranium sylvaticum album | ||
| Geranium x magnificum | Cranesbill | herbaceous perennial | Geraniaceae | violet-blue | early summer | dark green, hairy, deeply lobed | 45 x 60 cm | sunny | well drained | Geranium x magnificum | |||
| Griselinia littoralis | evergreen shrub | Griseliniaceae | New Zealand, China, Brazil | glossy green, oval | 1.5 x 1.2 m (5 yrs) ult. 10 m | sun, shade, sheltered | most soils | Griselinia littoralis | |||||
| Gunnera manicata Back to top | Giant rhubarb | waterside perennial | Gunneraceae | greenish red (small) | late spring | green, prickly | 2 x 2.5 m | sun, semi-shade | wet, humus rich | cover crown in winter | Gunnera manicata Back to top | ||
| Hebe ochracea | evergreen shrub | Scrophulariaceae | New Zealand | white | late spring | ochre, scale-like | 60 x 60 cm | full sun | well drained | Hebe ochracea | |||
| Hebe salicifolia | evergreen shrub | Scrophulariaceae | New Zealand | white | summer | pale green, long, narrow | 2.5 x 2.5 m | full sun | well drained | Hebe salicifolia | |||
| Hedera helix 'Gold Heart' | Ivy | evergreen climber | Araliaceae | dark green, central gold splash | 3.5 x 3.5 m (10 yrs) | sun or shade | any, not too dry | Hedera helix 'Gold Heart' | |||||
| Helleborus corsicus | evergreen perennial | Ranunculaceae | pale green | late winter, early spring | bluish green | 60 x 60 cm | most | Helleborus corsicus | |||||
| Helleborus foetidus | Stinking hellebore | hardy evergreen | Ranunculaceae | Europe and Asia | green edged with purple | early spring | dark green filigree | 75 x 60 cm | shade, partial shade | humus rich, moist | resent disturbance | Helleborus foetidus | |
| Helleborus orientalis | Lenten rose | evergreen perennial | Ranunculaceae | Europe and Asia | white | late winter | dark green, divided | 15 x 25 cm | shade, partial shade | moist, humus-rich | resent disturbance | Helleborus orientalis | |
| Hemerocallis 'Sammy Russell' | Day lily | hardy perennial | Hemerocallidaceae | China, Japan & Korea | dark red | summer | light green, semi-evergreen | 70 x 45 cm | sun, partial shade | any fertile, not too dry | Hemerocallis 'Sammy Russell' | ||
| Heuchera 'Bressingham Hybrids' | Coral flower, alum root | evergreen perennial | Saxifragaceae | North America | pink sprays about 15 cm long | early summer | rounded, bright green, purple-tinge | 45 x 30 cm | sun or light shade | fertile, moist | Heuchera 'Bressingham Hybrids' | ||
| Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' | Alum root, coral bells | evergreen perennial | Saxifragaceae | North America | creamy-white | early to mid summer | coppery purple, metallic sheen | 45 x 30 cm | sun, semi-shade | any fertile, fairly moist | Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' | ||
| Heuchera pilosissima | Heuchera pilosissima | ||||||||||||
| Heuchera sanguinea | Alum root, coral flower | evergreen perennial | Saxifragaceae | North America | bright red | May to July | dark green,marbled silver | 60 x 30 cm | sun, semi-shade | light, well drained | Heuchera sanguinea | ||
| Heucherella 'Silver Streak' | evergreen perennial | Saxifragaceae | lavender pink | late spring to summer | pale purple overlaid with silver | 40 x 30 cm | sun or partial shade | well drained, moisture retentive | Heucherella 'Silver Streak' | ||||
| Hoheria lyallii | Lacebark | deciduous tree | Malvaceae | New Zealand | Hoheria lyallii | ||||||||
| Hosta fortunei var. aureomarginata | Plantain lily | hardy herbaceous perennial | Hostaceae | China, Japan and Korea | lavender | early to mid summer | grey-green, yellow margin | 45 x 90 cm | unexposed, semi-shade | moist, rich loam | slugs !! | Hosta fortunei var. aureomarginata | |
| Hosta montana | Plantain lily | herbaceous perennial | Hostaceae | Japan, China and Korea | near-white, lavender tints | mid summer | mid green | 45 x 45 cm | partial shade | slightly acid, humus-rich, moist | slugs !! | Hosta montana | |
| Hyacinthoides hispanica | Spanish bluebells | perennial, bulb | Hyacinthaceae | S. Europe and N. Africa | violet blue, white | late spring | bright green | 30 cm | partial shade | moist | invasive | Hyacinthoides hispanica | |
| Hyacinthoides non-scripta | Bluebells | perennial bulb | Hyacinthaceae | W. Europe | violet-blue | late spring | green, glossy | 40 x 30 cm | partial shade | moist | Hyacinthoides non-scripta | ||
| Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris Back to top | decidouos climber | Hydrangeaceae | East Asia | cream and white lacecap | early and mid summer | oval serrated, dark green, paler below | 2 x 1 m (5 yrs) ult. 3.5 m | part or full shade | moisture retentive, well-rotted manure | not south facing, self clinging | Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris Back to top | ||
| Inula hookeri | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | Asia, Caucasia and Europe | bright, pale yellow ray florets | late summer | oval hairy,pale green | 75 x 60 cm | full sun | any reasonable | spreads rapidly | Inula hookeri | ||
| Ipheion uniflorum | Spring starflower | perennial bulb | Alliaceae | South America | white | spring | bright green, strap-like | 15 x 15 cm | sun, partial shade | well drained | best undisturbed | Ipheion uniflorum | |
| Iris siberica | hardy perennial | Iridaceae | Europe | blue-light blue | mid green | 75 x 30 cm | full sun | moist, not waterlogged, acid | Iris siberica | ||||
| Juncus effusus 'Spiralis' | Corkscrew rush | evergreen perennial | Gramineae | brown | summer | green, cylindrical | 30 x 60 cm | sun | moist | Juncus effusus 'Spiralis' | |||
| Kalmia augustifolia | Sheeps laurel | evergreen shrub | Ericaceae | N. America and Cuba | pink | early summer | greyish-green, oval | 1.2 x 1.2 m | sun, partial shade | lime-free, moisture retentive | Kalmia augustifolia | ||
| Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' | Jew's mallow | >evergreen shrub | Rosaceae | China and Japan | golden yellow | mid or late spring | dull green, finely toothed | 2 x 1 m | sunny, semi-shade | all, well drained | Kerria japonica 'Pleniflora' | ||
| Knautia macedonica | hardy perennial | Dipsacaceae | Balkans | lilac, pincushion-like | mid to late summer | mid green, pinate, oval at top | 50 x 45 cm | sunny | well drained, likes chalk | Knautia macedonica | |||
| Kniphofia 'Alcazar' | Red-hot poker, torch lily | evergreen perennial | Asphodelaceae | E. and S. Africa | bright red | July to September | mid green, strap-like | 100 x 60 cm | full sun | well drained, not too rich | Kniphofia 'Alcazar' | ||
| Kniphofia 'Percy's Pride' Back to top | herbaceous perennial | Asphodelaceae | S Africa | green suffused with yellow | late summer | grass-like clump | 80 x 45 cm | sunny | well drained, not too rich | Kniphofia 'Percy's Pride' Back to top | |||
| Lamium galeobdolon | Variegated archangel | semi-evergreen perennial | Labiatae | yellow | early summer | mid green, silver markings | 40 x 100 cm | sun or partial shade | well drained | ground cover, very invasive | Lamium galeobdolon | ||
| Laurus nobilis | Bay tree | evergreen shrub | Lauraceae | Mediterranean | pale yellow | early summer | glossy dark green | 2.5 x 1.5 m | sunny, shelterd | fertile | Laurus nobilis | ||
| Lavatera 'Barnsley' | Tree mallow | semi-evergreen shrub | Malvaceae | white with red eye | mid summer to first frosts | grey-green, downy | 2 x 2 m | full sun | well drained | Lavatera 'Barnsley' | |||
| Lavatera 'Candy Floss' | Tree mallow | semi-evergreen shrub | Malvaceae | pale pink | mid summer to first frosts | grey-green, downy | 1.5 x 1.5 m | full sun | well drained | Lavatera 'Candy Floss' | |||
| Leontopodium alpinum | Edelweiss | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | Alps and Asian mountains | rounded no petals, wooly bracts | early summer | grey-green, wooly, narrow oblong | 20 x 20 cm | full sun | well-drained, alkaline | divide every 3-4 yrs in spring | Leontopodium alpinum | |
| Leucanthemum x suberbum 'Silver Princess' | Shasta daisy | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | large white daisy, yellow eye | June to August | dark green, lobed, toothed | 90 x 60 cm | full sun, | any well drained, not too acid | divide every 2-3 yrs, mulch in May | Leucanthemum x suberbum 'Silver Princess' | ||
| Leucanthemum x superbum 'Esther Read' | Shasta daisy | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | lge. white dbl. daisy, yellow eye | June to August | dark green, lobed, toothed | 90 x 60 cm | full sun | any well drained, not too acid | divide every 2-3 yrs, mulch in May | Leucanthemum x superbum 'Esther Read' | ||
| Leycesteria formosa | Himalayan honeysuckle | deciduous shrub | Caprifoliaceae | China and Himalayas | white, claret-coloured bracts | early summer to early autumn | slender, oval, dark green | 2 x 2 m | full sun | rich soil | frost may cut down | Leycesteria formosa | |
| Liatris spicata | Gay feather, blazing star | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | N. America | mauve spikes | summer | bright green, grass-like | 100 x 30 cm | full sun | well-drained | deadhead regularly | Liatris spicata | |
| Libertia grandiflora | evergreen perennial | Iridaceae | S. America | white | early to mid summer | green sword-shaped | 80 x 50 cm | sun, semi-shade | light, well drained | Libertia grandiflora | |||
| Ligularia dentata 'Othello' | Leopard plant | perennial | Compositae | vivid orange | late summer, early autumn | purplish green, heart-shaped, leathery | 90 x 60 cm | partial shade | moisture retentive | marginal | Ligularia dentata 'Othello' | ||
| Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket' | Leopard plant | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | yellow spikes | summer | dark green, purple stems and veins | 150 x 120 cm | dappled shade, sheltered | moist, humus rich | Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket' | |||
| Lilium longiflorum | Easter lily | half hardy perennial, bulb | Liliaceae | white | late spring, early summer | dark green | sunny | well drained | Lilium longiflorum | ||||
| Linaria purpurea | Toadflax | semi-evergreen perennial | Scrophulariaceae | rich purple,long slender spikes | summer to early autumn | narrow mid to grey-green | 90 x 60 cm | open, sunny | well-drained | Linaria purpurea | |||
| Liriope muscari | Lily turf | evergreen perennial | Liliaceae | China, Japan, Taiwan | dark mauve, small on spikes | late summer to autumn | dark green, strap-like | 30 x 45 cm | full sun | well drained, humus-rich | ground cover | Liriope muscari | |
| Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' | evergreen shrub | Boraginaceae | S.W. Europe | azure blue | late spring, early summer | dark green, bristly | 30 x 50 cm | sunny, sheltered | moist but well drained, acid | avoid root disturbance | Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' | ||
| Lobelia cardinalis | Cardinal flower | herbaceous perennial | Campanulaceae | N. America | scarlet spikes | mid summer to autumn | purple- bronze leaves and stems | 75 x 25 cm | sun, partial shade, sheltered | moist but free draining | cut back after flowering, slugs ! | Lobelia cardinalis | |
| Lobelia siphilitica | Blue Cardinal Flower | herbaceous perennial | Campanulaceae | blue spikes | mid summer to early autumn | light green, lance-shaped | 60cm x 30cm | sun or partial shade | well-drained, moisture-retentive | divide every other year | Lobelia siphilitica | ||
| Lonicera nitida | box-leaved honeysuckle | evergreen shrub | Caprifoliaceae | small dark green shiny | 1.5 x 2 m (5 yrs) ult 2.5 m h. | any | any, not waterlogged | vigorous hedge | Lonicera nitida | ||||
| Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' | evergreen shrub | Caprifoliaceae | small golden, (greenish in winter) | 1.5 x 2 m (5 yrs) | any | any | Lonicera nitida 'Baggesen's Gold' | ||||||
| Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina' | Late Dutch honeysuckle | deciduous climbing shrub | Caprifoliaceae | purple,red and white | mid summer to early autumn | bronze-tinted | 2 x 2 m | partial shade | any | Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina' | |||
| Lupinus arboreus | Tree lupin | evergreen shrub | Leguminosae | pale yellow spikes | early to late summer | pale green | 1.5 x 1.5 m | sunny, sheltered | free-draining, not rich | short lived, grow seed or cuttings | Lupinus arboreus | ||
| Lysichiton americanus | Yellow skunk cabbage | herbaceous perennial | Araceae | west coast N. America | yellow spathe | spring | bright green then darken, ribbed | 1.2 x 1.5 m | full sun or partial shade | humus-rich, wet or boggy | deep rooted | Lysichiton americanus | |
| Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' | Loosestrife | herbaceous perennial | Primulaceae | yellow, star-shaped | mid to late summer | large, ovate dark purple tinge | 120 x 45 cm | sun or partial shade | moisture-retentive | spreads easily | Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' | ||
| Lysimachia punctata Back to top | Loosestrife | herbaceous perennial | Primulaceae | N. America | bright yellow | summer | mid-green, (juv. bronze tinted) | 60 x 75 cm | prefers sun | moisture-retentive | pond marginal | Lysimachia punctata Back to top | |
| Macleaya cordata | Plume poppy | herbaceous perennial | Papaveraceae | China | creamy-white plumes | mid summer | rounded, serrated lobes, grey - green | 150 x 60 cm | sun | deep, moist, well drained | spreads by rhizomes | Macleaya cordata | |
| Mahonia aquifolium | Oregon grape | evergreen shrub | Berberidaceae | Central and North America | golden yellow | late winter, early spring | glossy, dark green, 5-9 leaflets | 100 x 60 cm (5yrs) ult. 1.8 m | sun, partial shade | any | edible fruit | Mahonia aquifolium | |
| Meconopsis betonicifolia 'Bailey' | Himalayan poppy | perennial | Papaveraceae | Himalayas, W. China | bright, sky-blue | late summer | oblong, hairy, mid green | 100 x 30 cm | light shade | lime-free,humus rich, well drained | Meconopsis betonicifolia 'Bailey' | ||
| Meconopsis cambrica | Welsh poppy | hardy perennial | Papaveraceae | Europe | yellow | spring to mid autumn | pale green, disected | 45 x 30 cm | any | any | seeds freely | Meconopsis cambrica | |
| Melissa officinalis | Lemon balm | herbaceous perennial | Labiatae | Europe | white whorls on spikes | mid summer to early autumn | aromatic, tooth-edged, dark green | 60 x 45 cm | sunny, partial shade | dry | Melissa officinalis | ||
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' | Zebra grass | herbaceous perennial | Gramineae | white | autumn | mid green, cream cross-banding | 120 x 45 cm | sun | well drained | clump forming | Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' | ||
| Monadra 'Squaw' | Bergamot | herbaceous perennial | Labiatae | N. America | vermillion | summer | bright green, aromatic | 120 x 40 cm | part shade | prefers moist | Monadra 'Squaw' | ||
| Myrtus communis Back to top | Myrtle | evergreen shrub | Myrtaceae | Mediterranean, N. Africa | white, long stamens, fragrant | June to September | sessile, oval, pointed, dark green | 3m x 2m | sunny | well-drained | Myrtus communis Back to top | ||
| Nepeta racemosa syn. N. mussinii | Catnip | herbaceous perennial | Labiatae | Europe, N. Africa and Asia | violet-blue | summer | grey-green, hairy, aromatic | 30 x 60 cm | full sun | any well drained | deadhead, clip after flowering | Nepeta racemosa syn. N. mussinii | |
| Nerine bowdenii | perennial, bulb | Amaryllidaceae | Southern Africa | pink | autumn | mid green, strap-shaped | 45 cm | full sun, not frost trap | free-draining | Nerine bowdenii | |||
| Olearia macrodonta | Daisy bush | evergreen shrub | Compositae | Australia, New Zealand | white daisy | early summer | grey-green, leathery, toothed | 1 x 1 m (5 yrs) ult. 6 m | sunny | any well drained | Olearia macrodonta | ||
| Oenothera tetragona 'Longest Day' | Evening primrose | herbaceous perennial | red bud, golden yellow flowers | June to July | 40 x 25 cm | full sun | any well drained | Oenothera tetragona 'Longest Day' | |||||
| Omphaloides cappadocica 'Starry Eyes' | Navelwort | evergreen perennial | Boraginaceae | Asia Minor | blue, white margins | spring | oval, green | 25 x 40 cm | partial or full shade | moist, humus-rich | Omphaloides cappadocica 'Starry Eyes' | ||
| Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' | evergreen perennial | Convallariaceae | white | late summer | purple-black, grass-like | 25 x 30 cm | sun or partial shade | well-drained | Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' | ||||
| Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' | evergreen shrub | holly-like, dark green spotted yellow | 2 x 2 m | sunny | Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' | ||||||||
| Osteospermum prostratum 'Weetwood' | semi-woody perennial | Compositae | South Africa | white, mauve below,yel. centre | summer | soft green, aromatic | 60 x 60 cm | full sun | well drained | Osteospermum prostratum 'Weetwood' | |||
| Oxalis adenophylla Back to top | Silver shamrock | perennial, alpine | Oxidaceae | pink-white | early summer | grey-green | 10 x 15 cm | full sun | well drained, gritty and peaty | Oxalis adenophylla Back to top | |||
| Pachysandra terminalis | evergreen sub-shrub | Buxaceae | E. Asia | white | early spring | deep green, leathery, toothed | 20 x 40 cm | partial or full shade | moist, well drained, humus rich | ground cover | Pachysandra terminalis | ||
| Paeonia officinalis 'Rubra Plena' | Paeony rose | herbaceous perennial | Paeoniaceae | Crimson | late spring, early summer | bright green, oblong leaflets | 60 x 60 cm | full sun | fertile, well drained | Paeonia officinalis 'Rubra Plena' | |||
| Papaver orientalis | Oriental poppy | herbaceous perennial | Papaveraceae | deep red | early summer | bristly, deep green, deeply divided | 30 x 90 cm | sun, semi-shade | moist, well drained | Papaver orientalis | |||
| Parthenocissus quinquefolia | Virginia creeper | deciduous climber | Vitaceae | N. America | greenish | late spring, early summer | matt green, crimson in autumn | 4.5 x 3 m | any | humus rich, free draining | self clinging | Parthenocissus quinquefolia | |
| Penstemon 'Blackbird' | Beard-tongue | semi-evergreen perennial | Scrophulariaceae | N and Central America | dark maroon, nearly black | summer | dark green with a maroon tinge | 60 x 25 cm | full sun | well-drained | dead-head regularly | Penstemon 'Blackbird' | |
| Penstemon 'Firebird' ( 'Schoenholzeri' ) | Beard-tongue | evergreen perennial | Scrophulariaceae | N and Central America | pink-red, compact spikes | summer | light green | 60 x 25 cm | full sun | well-drained | hardy, dead-head regularly | Penstemon 'Firebird' ( 'Schoenholzeri' ) | |
| Persicaria affinis | Knotweed | herbaceous perennial | Polygonaceae | Himalayas | pink | late summer | dark green, elliptic, bronze later | 60 x 60 cm | full sun, partial shade | moist, free draining | ground cover | Persicaria affinis | |
| Petasites hybridus 'Albus' | Butterbur | herbaceous perennial | N Europe | white | March to May | heart-shaped, toothed, grey undersides | moisture-retentive | male and female plants (dioecious) | Petasites hybridus 'Albus' | ||||
| Phalaris arundinacea | Gardener's garters | herbaceous perennial | Gramineae | Europe, Asia, N. America | white | summer | green, white-striped | 100 x 100 cm | sun, semi-shade | prefers wet | invasive, rhizomatous | Phalaris arundinacea | |
| Phlomis fruticosa | Jerusalem sage | evergreen shrub | Labiatae | bright yellow | early to mid summer | dull green, pointed oval | 100 x 100 cm | sunny, | open well drained | cold wet winter may kill | Phlomis fruticosa | ||
| Phlox douglasii 'Crackerjack' | Alpine phlox | evergreen perennial | Polemoniaceae | N. America | deep magenta | early summer | dark green, needle-like | 10 x 30 cm | full sun | well drained | Phlox douglasii 'Crackerjack' | ||
| Phlox paniculata | herbaceous perennial | Polemoniaceae | North America | cerise | mid to late summer | mid green | 75 x 45 cm | sun, partial shade | moisture-retentive | Phlox paniculata | |||
| Phlox paniculata 'Border Gem' | herbaceous perennial | Polemoniaceae | N. America | mauve-blue | mid to late summer | glossy, mid green, lance-shaped | 80 x 90 cm | sun or partial shade | well-drained, moist, humus-rich | Phlox paniculata 'Border Gem' | |||
| Phlox paniculata 'Graf Zeppelin' | herbaceous perennial | Polemoniaceae | N. America | white with red eye | mid to late summer | glossy oval bright green | 80 x 90 cm | sun or partial shade | well-drained, moist, humus-rich | Phlox paniculata 'Graf Zeppelin' | |||
| Phormium tenax 'Pink Stripe' | perennial | Agavaceae | mid to late summer | purple, pink edges | 3 x 1 m | any | any, moist in summer | Phormium tenax 'Pink Stripe' | |||||
| Phormium tenax 'Yellow Wave' | New Zealand flax | evergreen perennial | Agavaceae | mid to late summer | pale green | 3 x 1 m | any, moist in summer | Phormium tenax 'Yellow Wave' | |||||
| Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' | evergreen shrub | Rosaceae | Asia | red juv.,turn glossy green, ovate | 1.5 x 2 m (5 yrs) ult. 4 m | sheltered | fertile, well drained | wind may break limbs | Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' | ||||
| Pilosella aurantiaca | Fox-and-cubs | evergreen perennial | Compositae | Europe | tawny-orange | summer and autumn | dark green, hairy, oblong forms mat | 45 x 30 cm | sunny | most | spreads by runners and seeds | Pilosella aurantiaca | |
| Platycodon grandiflorus | Baloon flower | herbaceous perennial | Campanulacea | pink | summer | bluish green, ovate or lance-shaped | 35 x 25 cm | sun or partial shade | well-drained, moisture-retentive | Platycodon grandiflorus | |||
| Platycodon grandiflorus maresii | Baloon flower | herbaceous perennial | Campanulacea | dark blue | summer | bluish green, ovate or lance-shaped | 35 x 25 cm | sun or partial shade | well-drained, moisture-retentive | Platycodon grandiflorus maresii | |||
| Polemonium caerulea | Jacob's ladder | herbaceous perennial | Polemoniaceae | lavender-blue, deep yellow stamens | early summer | basal rosettes, ladder-like leaflet pairs | 60 x 60 cm | sunny, partial shade | any, preferably moist | seed freely, short-lived, dead-head | Polemonium caerulea | ||
| Potentilla aurea | herbaceous perennial | Rosaceae | yellow | May to July | soft green, 3, toothed leaflets | 8 x 20 cm | sunny, partial shade | well-drained | Potentilla aurea | ||||
| Potentilla 'Gibson's Scarlet' | Cinquefoil | evergreen perennial | Rosaceae | bright scarlet | June to September | soft green, toothed leaflets | 45 x 60 cm | sunny | well drained | Potentilla 'Gibson's Scarlet' | |||
| Potentilla megalanttha | herbaceous perennial | Rosaceae | rich yellow | summer | glossy mid green, 3 leaflets | 30 x 60 cm | sunny | moderately fertile, well drained | mulch in spring | Potentilla megalanttha | |||
| Potentilla napalensis 'Miss Willmot' | Cinquefoil | evergreen perennial | Rosaceae | rose-pink, dark centre | June to September | 5 toothed leaflets | 45 x 60cm | sunny | well drained | Potentilla napalensis 'Miss Willmot' | |||
| Potentilla recta 'Warrenii' | Cinquefoil | herbaceous perennial | Rosaceae | bright yellow | June to September | 5-7 shiny green palmate leaflets | 50 x 60 cm | sunny | fertile, well drained | Potentilla recta 'Warrenii' | |||
| Primula bulleyana | Candelabra primula | marginal perennial | Primulaceae | deep yellow | late spring | semi-evergreen, purple midrib | 50 x 20 cm | full sun, shade | moisture retentive, humus rich | Primula bulleyana | |||
| Primula denticulata | Drumstick Primrose | herbaceous perennial | Primulaceae | E Asia | pink | spring to early summer | slightly hairy, bright green | 40cm x 20cm | sun or partial shade | moisture-retentive | Primula denticulata | ||
| Primula japonica 'Postford White' | Candelabra Primula | evergreen perennial | Primulaceae | white with red eye | early summer | oval, toothed, coarse, pale green | 45cm x 45cm | full sun or partial shade | moisture retentive | Primula japonica 'Postford White' | |||
| Prunus laurocerasus | Cherry laurel | evergreen shrub | Rosaceae | white spikes | mid spring | glossy mid green | 3 x 2 m (10 yrs) ult. 6 m | sun or shade | most, not chalky | Prunus laurocerasus | |||
| Prunus lusitanica | Portugese laurel | evergreen shrub | Rosaceae | white, long spikes | early to mid summer | glossy green, ovate, red stalks | 2.7 x 2 m (10 yrs ult 6m) | sun or partial shade | well-drained moisture retentive | informal hedging | Prunus lusitanica | ||
| Pulmonaria officinalis | Lungwort | evergreen perennial | Boraginaceae | Europe and Asia | pink bud turning violet-blue | April to May | grey- green, paler spots | 30 x 45 cm | partial or full shade | humus-rich, reasonably moist | Pulmonaria officinalis | ||
| Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White' | Lungwort | evergreen perennial | Boraginaceae | Europe and Asia | white | March, April | mid green, spotted silver | 20 x 45 cm | partial, full shade | moist, humus rich | Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White' | ||
| Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' | Bethlehem sage | herbaceous perennial | Boraginaceae | Europe and Asia | pink buds, then red | spring | mid green, pale green spots | 30 x 60 cm | shady | any humus-rich | trim leaves in autumn | Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' | |
| Pulsatilla vulgaris Back to top | Pasqueflower | herbaceous perennial | Ranunculaceae | England, France, cent. Euro. | pale purple | spring | pale green, finely cut | 20 x 20 cm | full sun | free draining, neutral to alkaline | remove dead leaves in autumn | Pulsatilla vulgaris Back to top | |
| Rheum palmatum | Ornamental rhubarb | herbaceous perennial | Polygonaceaesmall red on tall spikes | summer | large, hairy, deeply lobed, mid green, reddish stems | 1.5m x 2m | full sun or partial shade | humus-rich, moist to boggy | remove flowers for better leaves | Rheum palmatum | |||
| Rhodiola rosea | Rose root | herbaceous perennial | Crassulaceae | Britain and Arctic regions | pale yellow | early and mid summer | glaucous green, succulent | 30 x 30 cm | sunny | well drained | wet soil rots rootstock | Rhodiola rosea | |
| Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Apple Blossom' | dwarf corm-like bulb | Hypoxidaceae | SE Africa | creamy white | spring to summer | hairy, dull green grassy | 10 x 5 cm | full sun | moisture retentive, acid | protect from winter wet | Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Apple Blossom' | ||
| Rhus typhina | Stag's-horn sumac | deciduous tree | Anacardiaceae | furry crimson fruit | autumn | mid-green leaflets, good autumn colours | 3.5 x 5 m (10 yrs) ult. 8 m | full sun, sheltered | well drained | prone to suckering | Rhus typhina | ||
| Ribes sanguinium | Flowering currant | deciduous shrub | Grossulariaceae | western N. America | rosy-red | mid spring | lobed green | 1.2 x 1.2 m (5 yrs) ult. 2 m | any | any | Ribes sanguinium | ||
| Rodgersia pinnata | herbaceous perennial | Saxifragaceae | China, Japan and Korea | white plumes | mid summer | deep green, crinkled | 1 x 1 m | shaded, sheltered | humus rich, moist | Rodgersia pinnata | |||
| Rogersia podophylla | herbaceous perennial | Saxifragaceae | China, Japan and Korea | creamy white plumes | mid summer | emerge bronze going green | 100 x 120 cm | sheltered, shaded | moist, humus-rich | mulch in spring | Rogersia podophylla | ||
| Rosmarinus officinalis | Rosemary | evergreen | Labiatae | Mediterranean | mauve and dark blue | mid spring to early summer | needle-like, dark green, white felted below | 75 x 75 cm (5 yrs) ult 1.5m | sunny | well-drained | trim regularly | Rosmarinus officinalis | |
| Rubus lineatus | evergreen shrub | Rosaceae | white | summer | five leaflets, pointed | 2 x 2 m | sun or shade | any, well drained | suckers | Rubus lineatus | |||
| Rudbeckia fulgida | Coneflower | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | N. America | yellow, black centre | late summer to early autumn | mid green, lance-shaped | 60 x 45 cm | sunny | fertile, moisture-retentive | Rudbeckia fulgida | ||
| Rumex hydblapathum Back to top | herbaceous perennial | upright lanceolate | moisture retentive | marginal | Rumex hydblapathum Back to top | ||||||||
| Salvia concolor | herbaceous perennial | Labiatae | tender Salvia concolor | ||||||||||
| Salvia fulgens ( S. cardinalis ) | herbaceous perennial | Labiatae | Mexico | scarlet, long branching spikes | end of summer | bright green, long oval, hairy underneath | 120 x 75 cm | full sun | well-drained | half hardy, take cuttings | Salvia fulgens ( S. cardinalis ) | ||
| Sambucus nigra 'Aureomarginata' | Elder | deciduous shrub | Caprifoliaceae | Europe | white | early summer | dark green leaflets, yellow edge | 4 x 2 m | sunny | well drained | coppice every 2-3 years | Sambucus nigra 'Aureomarginata' | |
| Sanguisorba obtusa | Burnet | hardy perennial | Rosaceae | rose-pink | mid summer to early autumn | grey-green, 13-17 rounded leaflets | 60 x 40 cm | sun or light shade | any, moist | Sanguisorba obtusa | |||
| Santolina chamaecyparissus | Cotton lavender | evergreen, shrub | Compositae | yellow | mid summer | silvery, fine | 60 x 60 cm | full sun | well drained | trim regularly | Santolina chamaecyparissus | ||
| Saxifraga cuneifolia | Spoon-leafed saxifrage | perennial | Saxifragaceae | white, + yel., pink or red spots | early summer | dark green rosettes | 15 x 30 cm | shade, partial shade | moist | avoid midday sun | Saxifraga cuneifolia | ||
| Saxifraga fortunei | semi-evergreen perennial | Saxifragaceae | white | autumn | glossy, bright green ,mature bronze | 30 x 30 cm | shade | lime-free, woodland conditions | severe winter may kill | Saxifraga fortunei | |||
| Saxifraga spathularis | St Patrick's cabbage | evergreen perennial | Saxifragaceae | white clusters | summer | glossy dark green rosettes, toothed | 25cm x infinite | sun or shade | well-drained, moisture retentive | Saxifraga spathularis | |||
| Saxifraga x urbium | London pride | evergreen perennial | Saxifragaceae | pinkish | early summer | light green fleshy rosettes | 25 x 60 cm | slight shade | moist | Saxifraga x urbium | |||
| Scabiosa caucasia 'Miss Willmott' | Pincushion flower | herbaceous perennial | Dipsacaceae | Europe | creamy white | summer | grey-green, lance-shaped, clump | 60 x 60 cm | sunny | light, well drained | Scabiosa caucasia 'Miss Willmott' | ||
| Schizostylis coccinea | Kaffir lily | hardy perennial | Iridaceae | S. Africa | pink | late summer, early autumn | light green, ribbed, strap-like | 60 x 25 cm | open, sunny | moist | cover crown in winter | Schizostylis coccinea | |
| Sedum album | evergreen perennial | Crassulaceae | Europe, W. Asia | flat heads, white | mid summer | small, cigar-shaped, 'bottle-brush' array | 15 x 30 cm | sunny | any, not wet | Sedum album | |||
| Sedum kamtschaticum | Stonecrop | semi-evergreen | Crassulaceae | NE Siberia, China & Japan | star-shaped, orange-tinged, yellow | summer to autumn | mid-green, oval, toothed, fleshy | 8 x 20 cm | full sun | any well drained | Sedum kamtschaticum | ||
| Sedum pachyclados | succulent perennial | Crassulaceae | Afghanistan | creamy white | mid and late summer | fresh green rosettes, rounded, fleshy | 5 x 15 cm | sunny | well drained | Sedum pachyclados | |||
| Sedum rupestre | Stonecrop | evergreen perennial | Crassulaceae | W. Europe | yellow | mid summer | blue-grey, awl-shaped, fleshy | 20 x 60 cm | sunny | any, well drained | syn. S. reflexum, S. forsterianum | Sedum rupestre | |
| Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco' | succulent evergreen perennial | Crassulaceae | western N. America | bright yellow | early summer | grey-green powdered silver-grey | 10 x 20 cm | full sun | well drained | brittle, rots in moist soil | Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco' | ||
| Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum' | succulent evergreen perennial | Crassulaceae | western N. America | bright yellow | early summer | grey-green, flushed plum-red in summer | 10 x 20 cm | full sun | well drained | Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum' | |||
| Sedum spectabile | Ice plant | succulent perennial | Crassulaceae | China | pink, purple centre | early autumn | pale blue-green, shallow-toothed | 40 x 40 cm | sunny | well drained | Sedum spectabile | ||
| Sedum spurium | semi-evergreen perennial | Crassulaceae | the Caucasus | purple-pink | mid to late summer | dark green, toothed, smooth, fleshy | 10 x 90 cm | sunny | any, not wet | Sedum spurium | |||
| Sedum telephium | herbaceous perennial | Crassulaceae | N. Iran and the Caucasus | red-purple or whitish | late summer, early autumn | bright green, blunt-toothed, waxy< | 20 x 30 cm | sunny | most, not heavy, wet | Sedum telephium | |||
| Sempervivum 'Rosie' | Houseleek | evergreen succulent | Crassulaceae | flushed pink | 5 x 20 cm | sunny | well drained | may rot in wet soil | Sempervivum 'Rosie' | ||||
| Sempervivum 'Rubin' | Houseleek | evergreen succulent | Crassulaceae | bronze-red rosettes | 5 x 20 cm | sunny | any well drained | may rot in wet soil | Sempervivum 'Rubin' | ||||
| Silene uniflora 'Robin Whitebreast' | Sea campion | perennial | Caryophyllaceae | white | mid to late summer | soft grey-green | 15 x 60 cm | sunny | well drained, fertile | syn, 'Flore Pleno' | Silene uniflora 'Robin Whitebreast' | ||
| Sisyrinchium brachypus | Yellow grass | evergreen perennial | Iridaceae | N. America | bright yellow | late spring and summer | grey-green, strap-like | 15 x 15 cm | full sun | well drained | self-seeds freely | Sisyrinchium brachypus | |
| Sisyrinchium 'California Skies' | Blue-eyed grass | evergreen perennial | Iridaceae | N. America | deep blue | late spring, summer | grey-green | 15 x 15 cm | full sun | well drained | Sisyrinchium 'California Skies' | ||
| Sisyrinchium 'Mrs Spivey' | herbaceous perennial | Iridaceae | N. America | white, star-like | early summer | mid-green, narrow, sword-like | 20 x 15 cm | full sun | well drained, avoid winter waterlogging | seeds freely | Sisyrinchium 'Mrs Spivey' | ||
| Sisyrinchium striatum | perennial | Iridaceae | pale yellow | mid to late summer | grey-green | 60 x 30 cm | full sun | well drained avoid waterlogging | Sisyrinchium striatum | ||||
| Sisyrinchium striatum 'Varigatum' | Aunt May | perennial | Iridaceae | pale yellow | mid to late summer | striped cream, grey-green | 50 x 25 cm | full sun | well drained avoid waterlogging | Sisyrinchium striatum 'Varigatum' | |||
| Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' | evergreen shrub | Rutaceae | pink buds, male flowers buds all winter | spring | red-rimmed, bright green, pointed oval | 1.5 x 1.5 m | partial shade | well-drained, moist | grows in seaside gardens | Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' | |||
| Smilacina racemosa | False Soloman's seal edible fruit, laxative in large amounts | herbaceous perennial | Convallariaceae | Himalayas | fluffy-looking, creamy white | mid spring to mid summer | light green, elliptic, parallel veins | 75 x 75 cm | partial shade | humus-rich, fairly moist, acid to neutral | Smilacina racemosa | ||
| Solidago 'Goldenmosa' | Golden rod | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | Americas and Eurasia | golden-yellow | late summer to autumn | yellowish green | 75 x 45 cm | sun or partial shade | moist but free draining | divide 3 yrly. invasive | Solidago 'Goldenmosa' | |
| Sorbus aucuparia | Mountain ash, rowan | deciduous tree | Rosaceae | native | creamy white | late spring | green pinnate, autumn colours | 5 x 2 m (20 yrs) ult. 12 m | sun or part shade | well drained | autumn berries | Sorbus aucuparia | |
| Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' | deciduous shrub | Rosaceae | pink | mid to late summer | bright gold, toothed | 30 x 30 cm | full sun | any reasonably fertile | Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' | ||||
| Spiraea x arguta | Bridal wreath | deciduous shrub | white | spring | 2 x 2 m | full sun | deep, fertile | Spiraea x arguta | |||||
| Spiraea x billardii | deciduous shrub | Rosaceae | pink, dense panicles | early to mid summer | mid green, oval, finely toothed | 2 x1 m | sun, partial shade | reasonably fertile, not chalky | Spiraea x billardii | ||||
| Stachys byzantina (lanata) | Lambs lugs | evergreen perennial | grey, furry | full sun | well-drained | Stachys byzantina (lanata) | |||||||
| Symphyandra wanneri Back to top | herbaceous perennial | Campanulaceae | E. Europe | mid blue, pendant | late summer | pointed, oval, toothed, basal rosette | 30 x 20 cm | sunny | light, very well drained | Symphyandra wanneri Back to top | |||
| Tanacetum coccineum | Pyrethrum | herbaceous perennial | Compositae | SE Europe | daisy-like, pink to red petals | July to September | finely divided, aromatic | 75 x 60 cm | sunny | well-drained | dried flowers make insectacide | Tanacetum coccineum | |
| Tanacetum parthenium 'Aureum' | Golden feverfew | short-lived perennial | Compositae | white, daisy-like | summer | bright green, deeply cut, aromatic | 45 x 30 cm | sun | well drained | self-seeds freely | Tanacetum parthenium 'Aureum' | ||
| Taxus baccata | Common yew, English yew | evergreen tree | Taxaceae | native | dark green needles | 150 x 60 cm (5 yrs) ult. 20 m | full sun or deep shade | any, not waterlogged | Taxus baccata | ||||
| Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' | evergreen spreading tree | Taxaceae | dark green, yellow new growth | 0.5 x 2 m (5 yrs) | partial shade | any, not waterlogged | Taxus baccata 'Dovastonii Aurea' | ||||||
| Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aureomarginata' | Golden Irish yew | evergreen upright tree | Taxaceae | golden margins on younger leaves | 120 x 45 cm (5 yrs) | partial shade | any, not waterlogged | Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aureomarginata' | |||||
| Teucrium chamaedrys | Germander | evergreen sub-shrub | Labiatae | Mediterranean | loose spikes, rosy-purple | summer | green, holly-like | 20 x 30 cm | sunny | any, reasonably light | Teucrium chamaedrys | ||
| Thymus citriodorus 'Archer's Gold' | Thyme | perennial | Labiatae | lilac | June to July | yellow | 20 x 30 cm | sunny, sheltered | light, well drained | Thymus citriodorus 'Archer's Gold' | |||
| Tiarella cordifolia | Foam flower | evergreen perennial | Saxifragaceae | white spires | summer | pale green, bronze tint in winter | 23 x 100 cm | cool, shady | humus rich, moist | ground cover | Tiarella cordifolia | ||
| Trachystemon orientale | Trachystemon orientale | ||||||||||||
| Tradescantia 'Blue & Gold' | Spider lily, | herbaceous perennial | Commelinaceae | vivid blue | early summer to autumn | golden, lance-shaped | 50 x 45 cm | sunny | moist, well drained | Tradescantia 'Blue & Gold' | |||
| Tradescantia virginiana 'Purple Dome' | Spider lily, spiderwort | hardy herbaceous perennial | Commelinaceae | rich purple | summer | mid green, linear-lancolate | 60 x 45 cm | full sun | any fertile | Tradescantia virginiana 'Purple Dome' | |||
| Tradescantia x andersoniana | Spider lily, spiderwort | herbaceous perennial | Commelinaceae | white | summer and autumn | mid green, lance-shaped | 60 x 45 cm | sunny or partial shade | well-drained, light, moderate fertility | Tradescantia x andersoniana | |||
| Tradescantia x andersoniana 'J.C. Weguelin' | Spider lily, spiderwort | hardy herbaceous perennial | Commelinaceae | lavender-blue | early summer to early autumn | mid green, linear-lanceolate | 60 x 45 cm | full sun | any fertile | Tradescantia x andersoniana 'J.C. Weguelin' | |||
| Tricyrtis formosana | Toad lily | herbaceous perennial | Liliaceae | spotted, purplish pink, yellow throat | early autumn | dark green, lance-shaped | 60 x 45 cm | sheltered, sunny | humus-rich | slugs in spring, mildew | Tricyrtis formosana | ||
| Tricyrtis hirta | Japanese toad lily | herbaceous perennial | Liliaceae | white, purple spotted | late summer, early autumn | dark green, narrow, strong hairy stems | 90 x 45 cm | sun or partial shade | well-drained, moisture retentive | mulch in winter | Tricyrtis hirta | ||
| Tropaeolum speciosum Back to top | Scottish flame flower | herbaceous perennial climber | Tropaeolaceae | Central and South America | bright red | mid to late summer | vibrant green, 5-7 lobes | 3 m x 60 cm | full sun | well drained, moisture-retentive | grow through hedge or tree | Tropaeolum speciosum Back to top | |
| Verbascum olympicum | Mullein | evergreen biennial | Scrophulariaceae | bright golden | mid summer onwards | felt-like, grey | 2m x 1m | sunny | well-drained | self-seeds | Verbascum olympicum | ||
| Verbascum phoeniceum | Mullein | short-lived evergreen perennial | Scrophulariaceae | S. Europe | magenta | May to August | dark green, furry | 90 x 30 cm | full sun | well drained | Verbascum phoeniceum | ||
| Verbena bonariensis syn. patagonica | herbaceous perennial | Verbenaceae | purple | summer to autumn | dark green basal clump | 1.5 m x 50 cm | full sun | well-drained | Verbena bonariensis syn. patagonica | ||||
| Viburnum davidii | evergreen shrub | Caprifoliaceae | small white | late spring | dark green, lanceolate, creased lengthwise | 1.5m x 1.5m | sunny | well-drained | Viburnum davidii | ||||
| Vinca major | Periwinkle | evergreen sub-shrub | Apocynaceae | N. Africa, cent. Asia, Europe | blue | spring, early summer | dark green, glossy | 45 cm x indefinite | sunny, partial shade | any well drained | sun for good flowering | Vinca major | |
| Vinca minor Back to top | Periwinkle | evergreen sub-shrub | Apocynaceae | N.Africa, cent. Asia, Europe | blue | spring, early summer | dark green, glossy | 20 cm x indefinite | sunny, partial shade | any well drained | sun for good flowering, ground cover | Vinca minor Back to top | |
| Wisteria sinensis | deciduous climbing shrub | Leguminosae | China | blue-violet racemes | spring, before leaves emerge | 7-13 dark to mid green leaflets | ht 10 -15 m | sheltered, sunny (not east) | rich, moist loam | prune appropriately | Wisteria sinensis | ||
| Zantedeschia 'Kiwi Blush' Back to top | Arum lily | herbaceous perennial | Araceae | S Africa | white, pink flushed throat | late spring, early summer | bright green, arrow-shaped | 50 x 30 cm | sunny | moist or wet, fertile | Zantedeschia 'Kiwi Blush' Back to top | ||
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