
ALPINE Dianthus 'Morello Star' 9cm
Has a dwarf, compact habit. Produces scented, vivid, red, single flowers with a crimson eye. Best when planted in full sun in well-drained soil. Ideal for troughs or other containers, or in the rock garden. Feed in Summer for continuous flowering. Height - 13 cm (5 in) - Late.
ALPINE Leptinella squalida 'Platts Black' 9cm
Attractive dark brown/black feathery alpine, grown for its foliage, bearing small button flowers. Flowering Time - Late Spring to mid Summer. Height - 3cm (1’’). Spread - 45cm (18’’). Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.
ALPINE Veronica 'Tidal Pool' 9cm
A sea of blue violet flowers with glistening white eyes blanket the silvery green foliage. Appealing evergreen creeping groundcover spreads consistently to form a dense mat perfect along pathways, rock gardens or front of border. Height - 5-7cm (2-3in). Spread - 75cm (30in). Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
HARDY FERN Cyrtomium fortunei 2L
'Japanese Holly Fern'. The semi-evergreen leaves are held on attractive arching fronds. Clump-forming habit. Grow in partial or full shade in moist, but very well drained, humus-rich soil. Trim back to the base and mulch in Winter. Height - 30-60cm (12-24in). Spread - 60-90cm (24-36in).
HERB Coriander - Vietnamese 9cm
(Persicaria odorata). A spreading perennial with small creamy flowers, having a mild 'coriander' flavour with a kick of lemon. Add to soups or stir frys at the end of cooking. Ideal for growing in a container to bring indoors over winter. Height - 30cm (12in). Prefers a partially shady position and moist, well-drained, fertile soil.
HERB Mint - Moroccan 8.5cm/9cm
(Mentha spicata var. crispa). A spreading perennial with spearmint flavoured leaves. Dense clusters of white flowers from June to August. Prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Height 40cm.
HERB Sage - Common 8.5cm/9cm
An evergreen sub-shrub, with very aromatic, finely veined, grey-green leaves and short spikes of showy pale blue flowers in early Summer. Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Height - 50cm+ (20in+). Culinary Use - Stuffings and stews.