Hyacinthoides non-scripta - Asparagaceae

~   English Bluebell   ~

A typical sight in British woodlands during spring, where it forms dense carpets of intense blue amongst traditionally coppiced hazel shrubs. This is the true English Bluebell, usually darker than the invasive Spanish Bluebell.

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Davidia involucrata - Cornaceae

~   HANDKERCHIEF TREE   ~

A medium-sized, deciduous tree with stunning large white bracts in early summer, that look like handkerchiefs.

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Narcissus cyclamineus - Amaryllidaceae

~   Cyclamen-flowered Daffodil   ~

A small bulb, that flowers from late February onwards. This daffodil is easily distinguished by its recurved perianth segments. A strong butter-yellow makes it a charming site after the bleak winter months. Ideal for scree beds, rock gardens or to grow in pots.

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Eucomis bicolor - Asparagaceae

~   PINEAPPLE LILY   ~

This bulbous perennial enhances the exotic look in your garden. It has very fleshy leaves and stunning flowers in late summer. Best planted in large groups for a lush effect.

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Echium pininana - Boraginaceae

~   GIANT VIPER'S BUGLOSS   ~

A blue flowering biennial that will grow gigantic flower stalks in its second year. Unusual in its appearance, considered tender in the UK. Also a favourite food source for wildlife.

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Gladiolus papilio - Iridaceae

~   BUTTERFLY SWORD LILY   ~

This perennial grows corms with sword-like foliage and yellow-lilac flowers with maroon marks that appear during summer. Best grown in dense clusters or larger groups but otherwise easy to grow.

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Cercidiphyllum japonicum - Cercidiphyllaceae

~   KATSURA TREE   ~

A medium-sized deciduous tree with heart-shaped foliage that smells strongly of caramel during autumn. Needs a lot of space.

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Luma apiculata - Myrtaceae

~   CHILEAN MYRTLE   ~

This evergreen tree grows usually as a multi-stemmed specimen. It flowers white during summer and shows off its very attractive bark all year round.

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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - Asparagaceae

~   BLACK MONDO   ~

Mostly mistaken for a grass, this plant is actually a close relative to Convallaria sp. - Lily of the Valley. It forms a dense carpet of black foliage, a perfect and robust groundcover that will grow in pretty much any location.

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Gunnera manicata - Gunneraceae

~   CHILEAN RHUBARB   ~

A semi-tender perennial with huge leaves. Jurassic jungle-look on a gigantic scale, highly architectural. Needs space and ideally moist to wet soils.

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Alchemilla mollis - Rosaceae

~   LADY'S MANTLE   ~

An easy perennial suitable for a lot of locations - on the edge of a border or as groundcover underneath trees. With soft hairy foliage and yellow flowers in summer.

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