This is an interesting creeping perennial ideal for shady spots. It has arrow-shaped, dark green leaves with silver mottling. Unusual, large drooping bell-shaped blooms compliment these in spring. Requires a sheltered spot with well-drained but moist soil. An excellent plant for ground cover in rich woodland soils as it spreads vigorously in deep shade. Height 6ins (15cm), spread 12ins (30cm).
Supplied in a 2 litre pot at around 10cm (4ins) high.

A useful late season performer, 'African Glow' produces slender stems of golden yellow flowers set against vigorous clumps of grassy, rich green foliage in late summer.
Crocosmia can always be relied upon for great late colour and can be planted in mixed borders as well as perennial beds to great effect. Considered completely hardy in most areas if given a light mulch around the base of the plant in late autumn. Any moist, free-draining soil in sun or semi-shade. Height 3ft (90cm), spread 2ft (60cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 50cm (20ins) high.

A superb early-flowering variety of crocosmia. The bright orange-red flowers contrast well with the deep purple stems. This clump-forming perennial commences flowering from early July continuing until late August, although flowers can be produced later in drier growing seasons.
Crocosmia can always be relied upon for great late colour and can be planted in mixed borders as well as perennial beds to great effect. Considered completely hardy in most areas if given a light mulch around the base of the plant in late autumn. Any moist, free-draining soil in sun or semi-shade. Height 2ft (60cm), spread 2ft (60cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 50cm (20ins) high.

From July to September numerous pale apricot-yellow flowers are produced on uniquely shaped arching branched stems set against rich green grassy foliage.
Crocosmia can always be relied upon for great late colour and can be planted in mixed borders as well as perennial beds to great effect. Considered completely hardy in most areas if given a light mulch around the base of the plant in late autumn. Any moist, free-draining soil in sun or semi-shade. Height 2ft (30cm), spread 1ft (30cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 50cm (20ins) high.

Single deep pink flowers cover this spreading evergreen shrub in summer, often followed by a second flush of colour later. Small light green leaves borne on the woody stems make this plant ideal for rockeries and in most hot borders. It can tolerate dappled shade but will flower more if exposed to lots of sunlight. It requires well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Helianthemum should be pruned just after flowering to within 2 inches (5cm) of the previous year's growth to encourage a dense mat. Height 4ins (10cm), spread 12ins (30cms).
Sold in a 2 litre pot at around 10-12cm (4-5ins) high.

This low-growing evergreen plant has small silver-grey foliage and in early summer is covered with papery, saucer shaped, single white flowers, often flowering again later on. It is ideal in a rock garden, raised beds and at the front of a border. It can also be used to cover a sunny bank as ground cover. It needs full sun and well-drained soil to really flourish. Helianthemum should be pruned just after flowering to within 2 inches (5cm) of the previous year's growth to encourage a dense mat. Height 4ins (10cm), spread 12ins (30cms).
Sold in a 2 litre pot at around 10-12cm (4-5ins) high.

A semi-evergreen perennial with creamy-white trumpet flowers with a green throat, blooming over the months of July to September, over light-green narrow, grass like wispy leaves. Will grow well in full sun or light shade and benefits from being planted in well-prepared garden soil.
This flowering season can be extended if regularly feed with a potash-rich liquid fertiliser such as Tomorite. Will give the best floral show if grown in full sun, although the plant will happily tolerate light shade. Hemerocallis flowers only last for a day and in the Far East, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years, the unopened flower buds are a Chinese delicacy.
For best visual effect in the garden, it is best to grow them in small clumps dotted through your planting scheme. Height 3ft (90cm), spread 18ins (45cm).
Supplied in a 2 litre pot at 40cm (16ins) high.

This repeat-flowering semi-dwarf day lily is prized for its bright golden-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, June to September, set against rich green strappy foliage.
This flowering season can be extended if regularly feed with a potash-rich liquid fertiliser such as Tomorite. Will give the best floral show if grown in full sun, although the plant will happily tolerate light shade. Hemerocallis flowers only last for a day and in the Far East, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years, the unopened flower buds are a Chinese delicacy.
For best visual effect in the garden, it is best to grow them in small clumps dotted through your planting scheme. Height 1ft (30cm), spread 2ft (60cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 20cm (8ins) high.

The handsome foliage of this plant is deep plum purple, which is overlaid with a metallic sheen. The prominent veins and central parts of the leaf have silver colouring. In early summer delicate stalks of small silver-white bell flowers are produced. An excellent plant for ground cover and looks very effective planted in groups. Small groups and single plants are a dramatic addition to borders. Grows well in free-draining soils in sun or shade. Evergreen. Height and spread 18ins (45cm).
Supplied in a 2 litre pot as a bushy plant 12cm (5ins) high.

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If you need a colourful and vigorous summer climber which flowers June until August then look no further as Jasminum x stephanense will elegantly add perfume to your garden on those balmy summer evenings. This climber is easy to please - just provide some good, well-worked soil and sunny, spacious site for this climber to romp. Height up to 8m (24ft).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 80cm (32ins).

This variety was discovered in Croatia and is much admired for its golden foliage topped with masses of small spikes of yellow star-shaped flowers throughout summer. These spikes are almost pendulous in bud but straighten as the flowers open. They are ideal for rock gardens and can be grown in amongst paving and in larger cracks and fissures in walls and rocks. Could also be used at the front of borders. Requires free draining soil and sun for most of the day. Needs little maintenance. Height 4ins (10cm), spread 24ins (60cm).
Sold in a 2 litre pot at around 10cm (4ins) high.

A hardy herbaceous plant which forms lovely large clusters of pink flowers on upright stems set against pinky-purple foliage. The flowers occur in late summer and are useful in attracting butterflies. In addition, with the seed heads left intact, it provides a stunning winter silhouette. Moist but not waterlogged soil in sun or partial shade. Height 2ft (60cm), spread 1ft (30cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 25cm (10ins) high.

A scrambling evergreen or semi-evergreen climber. Profuse fragrant, white flowers with yellow anthers cover the plant in summer and autumn followed by ornamental non-edible black fruits. Grows in neutral to alkaline soil and prefers good drainage. Best on a south or west facing wall or fence in full sun. Prune back to within 3 or 4 buds of the permanent framework in late winter. Height 20ft (6m).
Sold in a 3 litre pot at around 60-75cm (2-2.5ft).

A popular, hardy perennial and rightly so with its long flowering season, tall and elegant stature and its distinctive lavender-purple flowers topping open-branched almost leafless deep green stems. Once established in the garden, Verbena bonariensis will tend to self-seed itself and you often find these self-sown seedlings are stronger and more drought-tolerant than those that are transplanted. This plant sits comfortably in a mixed border, herbaceous bed or in between rose bushes, so versatile you will wonder how you ever lived without it! Height up to 6ft (1.8m).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 75cm (30ins) high.

This is a graceful grass with purple-bronze flower heads throughout summer. It has narrow arching leaves with a central white stripe, which turn a rich bronze in autumn. It makes an excellent specimen plant but also works very well in a mixed border or with other grasses. Best planted in sun with well-drained soil. Cut back in spring. Height 4ft (1.2m), spread 18ins (45cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 75cm (30ins) high.

A dwarf form of the garden favourite Zebra Grass. This manageable plant has fine, arching foliage with pale yellow bands running across the leaf. It has the added benefit of spidery flowers in late summer but is predominately grown for its striking foliage. Grows well in any garden soil in full sun or is very happy in a pot on the patio. Cut back in spring. Height and spread 18ins (45cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 75cm (30ins) high.

Beautiful arching green leaves have white or pale cream edges that turn a rich bronze in autumn. From mid-summer it throws up masses of purple-bronze flower heads, which can be left on well into winter. A fantastic plant for a border, as a stand-alone plant or even in a large pot. Best planted in sun with well-drained soil. Cut back in spring. Height 4ft (1.2m), spread 18ins (45cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 45cm (18ins) high.

Highly decorative dwarf perennial with grass-like purple-green strap-like foliage which gives the appearance of grass as it creeps slowly through the soil. In full sun the foliage later turns a rich black in colour. Once established, pale mauve-pink flowers develop from the clump of growth and are followed by blue-black berries. This plant makes a great mixer in beds and borders as well as using the compact habit to associate with dwarf rock garden bulbs, so perfect for rockeries. Relatively slow-growing, it makes attractive colonises which are effective against green foliage and fragile mauve-pink blooms. Height 8ins (20cm), spread 12ins (30cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 12cm (5ins) high.

You frequently see this evergreen fern growing wild in shaded areas, often forming large 'drifts' under trees, amongst rocks and streams where its upright, pointed fronds (leaves) contrast strikingly with the soft shapes of damp-loving wild and cultivated flowers. This robust evergreen fern enjoys a wide range of soil types - well-drained, light soil, moist and boggy. It will grow in shade or semi-shade, but is a slow grower so will not overrun your borders. Little attention is required apart from annual mulching in February and a tidy in the spring. Height 1-2ft (30-60cm), spread 10-20ins (25-50cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 35cm (13ins) high.

An evergreen fern with an upright habit and broad leathery fronds are grey-green in colour. This oriental looking fern enjoys moist, humus-rich soil. Old fronds (leaves) are best removed in spring to allow the new fronds to uncurl. Enjoys a moist soil but no boggy location in partial to full shade. Height and spread up to 2ft (60cm).
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 20cm (8ins) high.

Virtually evergreen fern producing a shuttlecock of lance-shaped golden-green pinnate fronds (leaves) which darken in colour with age. The large, handsome clumps grow best in sun or dappled shade. Soil wise, moisture retentative if on the light sandy side, but this fern will do well in any soil. Like all ferns, it is essential you keep the plant uniformly moist during its first season of establishment. Height 24-30ins (60-75cm) eventually forming clumps 3ft (90cm) across, which can be divided in the autumn.
Supplied in a 3 litre pot at around 30cm (12ins) high.