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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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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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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