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ALPINE Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' 1L
'Golden Creeping Jenny'. Makes good ground cover and is suitable for trailing over walls. A spreading, stem-rooting, prostrate or trailing perennial with rounded golden yellow leaves and cup-shaped bright yellow flowers from June to August. Height - 5cm (2in); Spread - 90cm (3ft). Will grow in most soils in sun or partial shade.
ALPINE Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' 9cm
Suitable for the rock garden. This form displays its soft blue flowers in early Summer. Forms a hummock-shaped plant. Best when planted in full sun in well-drained soil. Height - 15 cm (6 in). Flowering time - May & June.
ALPINE Primula vialii 1L
A perennial with rosettes of soft downy leaves. Dense red cone-like heads producing small tubular, lilac-blue flowers from June and July. Height - 45cm (19in); Spread - 30cm (12in). Prefers moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
ALPINE Primula × pubescens (auricula) 1L
Smooth, succulent, pale green leaf rosettes. The bold flower heads of enchantingly marked flowers are produced throughout Spring. Plant in well-drained soil in partial shade. Height & Spread - 15cm (6in).
ALPINE Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Purple' 9cm
Attractive fern like foliage producing large furry buds that open into beautiful purple flowers. Flowering Time - Early to late Spring. Height - 15cm (6’’). Spread - 25cm (10’’). Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.
ALPINE Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Red' 1L
'Pasque Flower'. Silken buds arise on hairy stems from April to May, before opening into golden-eyed, nodding, cherry-red flowers - followed by large, silky seedheads. Fern-like, feathery, pale green leaves. Prefers a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny positionl. Height - 25-30cm (10-12in). Spread - 25-38cm (10-15in).
ALPINE Saponaria ocymoides 9cm
'Tumbling Ted'. A mat-forming alpine with bright green leaves. Loose clusters of pink flowers from June to August. Height - 8cm (3in); Spread - 45cm (18in). Will grow in most places (!) but likes free-draining soil in a sunny position.
ALPINE Saponaria ocymoides 1L
'Tumbling Ted'. A mat-forming alpine with bright green leaves. Loose clusters of pink flowers from June to August. Height - 8cm (3in); Spread - 45cm (18in). Will grow in most places (!) but likes free-draining soil in a sunny position.
ALPINE Sedum oreganum 9cm
‘Stonecrop’. Mat-forming rosettes of succulent, shiny, rounded evergreen leaves, green flushed purple-maroon, becoming even darker in the Summer. Flat, starry panicles of golden yellow flowers from July to August. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Copes well in dry conditions. Height - 5cm (2in). Spread - 60cm (24in).
ALPINE Silene schafta 1L
'Campion'. A clump-forming alpine with bright green leaves. Magenta-pink flowers from August to September. Height - 25cm (10in); Spread - 30cm (12in). Will grow in most well-drained soils in sun or partial shade.
ALPINE Silene uniflora (MARITIMA) 1L
A.K.A. - Silene maritima. A form of 'Sea Campion'. A valuable plant for the rock garden. It forms a mound of short, grey, pointed waxy leaves, with large frilly-looking flowers in white with a reddish striped calyx, from late spring through summer. Height - 10cm (4in). Will grow really well in a suuny location in sun or partial shade.
ALPINE Thymus 'Doone Valley' 1L
Thyme'. An evergreen mat-forming sub-shrub with dark green leaves dotted with yellow. Lavender-pink flowers open from crimson-red buds from June to August. Height 8-12cm (3-5in); Spread 40cm (16in). Prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.
ALPINE Thymus pulegiodes 'Aureus' 9cm
A.K.A. - T.citriodorus 'aureus'. 'Golden Thyme'. An evergreen mat-forming sub-shrub with mid-green leaves suffused yellow, bright yellow in full sun. Pale lavender-pink flowers from June to August. Height - 10cm (4in); Spread - 20cm (8in). Prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.
ALPINE Thymus serpyllum 9cm
A mat-forming ‘Thyme’ with clusters of pink flowers. Ideal for planting in rock gardens or between paving stones, in well-drained soil and a sunny position. Height – 5cm (2in). Spread – 40cm (15in).
HERB Balm - Lemon 8.5cm/9cm
A bushy upright perennial with wrinkled, light green leaves and spikes of yellow flowers from June to August. Can be used in stuffings, jams, fruit salads, vegetable salads and fruit drinks. Height - 60-120cm (2-4ft); Spread - 45cm (18in). Prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
HERB Chives - Garlic 8.5/9cm
Clump forming perennial with long thin flat leaves and pretty white flowers. The mild garlic flavoured leaves can be chopped and added to salads, cooked vegetables, soups, egg and cheese dishes. The flowers are good in slalads. Height - 30cm (12in); Spread - 8cm (3in). Will grow in most well-drained soils in sun.
HERB Coriander 8.5/9cm
(Coriandrum sativum). An annual with white flowers in summer followed by round seeds. The leaves before flowering have the best flavour. Whole plant is edible -both the leaves and the seeds. Height - 60cm (24in). Prefers a very well-drained sunny position.
HERB Fennel - Green 8.5/9cm
A tall and graceful perennial herb sometimes mistaken for dill but with a completely different taste and fragrance. Very fine green leaves and bright yellow flowers. Used primarily with fish sauces and cooked vegetables. Height - Up to 1.5m (Up to 5ft). Prefers a sunny site in well-drained soil.
HERB Horseradish - 1L
Clump-forming perennial with long, puckered, dark green leaves rising from the fleshy roots, panicles of white flowers from May to August. The roots can be used for the sauce to accompany beef or fish.Height - 90cm (3ft); Spread - 40cm (16in). Likes a rich, deep soil with some sun.
HERB Lavender - 'Hidcote' 8.5/9cm
'Lavender'. A compact bushy evergreen shrub with narrow silvery grey leaves and spikes of dark purple flowers from July to August. Height - 60cm (24in); Spread - 75cm (30in). Prefers a sunny position in well drained soil.
HERB Lemon Verbena 8.5/9cm
(Aloysia citriodora). A bushy upright deciduous herb/shrub with lemon scented, rough, bright green leaves. Tiny pale lilac to white flowers from July to August. Can be used in drinks, jams, jellies and ice cream. Height & Spread - 1.8m. Prefers a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained soil. Tidy by pruning back in Spring.
HERB Lovage 9cm
A tall aromatic herb with dark green leaves and umbels of greenish yellow flowers from July to August. Adds flavour to vegetable soups, casseroles and meat broths. The candied stems can be used to decorate cakes and trifles. Height - 1.8m (6ft); Spread - 90cm. (3ft). Will grow in moisture retentive soil in sun or partial shade. Can be grow in pots or containers.
HERB Mint - Banana 9cm
(Mentha arvensis). Peppermint and Banana scented leaves. Clusters of pale lilac flowers in Summer and Autumn. Prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Culinary Use - Cakes and Ice Cream. Height - 30cm (12in). Spread - 90cm (3ft).
HERB Mint - Basil 9cm
(Mentha x piperita f. citrata). Purple flowers from summer to autumn. Oval, shiny, mid green, peppermint and basil scented leaves. Prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Height - 40cm (16in). Use in oils and vinegars.
HERB Mint - Chocolate Peppermint 9cm
Dark green leaves with dark veins. Dense clusters of mauve-pink flowers from June to August. Can be grown in pots. The extra strong peppermint flavour has a hint of chocolate. Add to puddings, Summer drinks and tea. Prefers sun or part-shade in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Height - 60cm (2ft).
HERB Mint - Garden 8.5/9cm9cm
Bright green leaves with mauve flowers in Summer. Used for mint sauce, marinades and seasoning meat and fish. Prefers sun or part-shade in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Height - 45cm (18in). Spread 30cm+ (12in).
HERB Mint - Ginger 9cm
Ginger Mint. A strongly aromatic, spreading perennial with red-tinted stems and green leaves. Dense clusters of lilac flowers from June to August. Prefers sun or part-shade in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Height 30cm (12in). Spread 1m (39in).
HERB Mint - Indian 8.5cm/9cm
(Satureja douglasii). Has evergreen foliage and a spreading habit. Useful as a tea for indigestion. Prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Height 15cm+ (6in+).
HERB Mint - Orange 9cm
(Mentha x piperita f. citrata). Mauve/pink flowers from summer to autumn. Large roundish, purple and orange tinged, dark green leaves. Culinary, definite orange flavour. Good in salads both green and fruit. Prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Height - 60cm (24in).
HERB Mint - Strawberry 9cm
(Mentha piperata). A NEW Mint with a striking strawberry aroma and flavour. Ideal for fruit punches and teas and added to soft cheeses. Topped with spirals of lilac flowers in Summer. Prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in sun or part-shade. Height - 50cm (20in).
HERB Oregano - 'Country Cream' 9cm
A bushy woody based perennial with pretty variegated cream and green leaves and clusters of small purple-pink flowers from June to August. Semi-Evergreen, cream and green foliage. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Height 40cm (16in). Spread 20cm (8in).
HERB Pennyroyal - Creeping 9cm
A vigorous, low-growing plant which forms a carpet of dark green leaves with a strong peppermint scent and flavour. Whorls of small mauve flowers in Summer. Can be grown in pots and tubs. Prefers partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Useful as an insect repellent. Height - 10cm (4in).
HERB Rosemary - 'Miss Jessops Upright' 8.5/9cm
'Rosemary'. An aromatic evergreen shrub with leathery, narrow dark green leaves. Pretty blue flowers from Spring to Autumn. Height - up to 2m (6ft). Prefers free-draining soil in a sunny position. Culinary uses - Adds flavour to meat, fish and egg dishes, etc.
HERB Sage - Pineapple 9cm
Forms a branched sub-shrub. The leaves have a pineapple fragrance. Attractive red flowers from late Summer to early Autumn. Best planted in a container and given a sheltered position during the Winter. Height - 90cm+ (3ft) if potted on. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Use with chicken and pork as well as in fruit salad and ice cream.
