
ALPINE Helianthemum 'Hartswood Ruby' 9cm
Attractive Rock Rose producing masses of red flowers with a yellow centre above evergreen low growing habit. Flowering Time - Early to late Summer. Height - 30cm (12''). Spread - 45cm (18''). Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.
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 (1āā). Spread - 45cm (18āā). 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.
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 Curry Plant - Dwarf 9cm
A bushy evergreen subshrub with woolly stems and fragrant, narrow silver-grey to yellowish green leaves. Dark yellow flowerheads from summer to autumn. Height - 60cm (2ft); Spread - 90cm (3ft). Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.
HERB Mint - After Eight 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 - Corsican 9cm
(Mentha requienii). The smallest of the mints, forms a low carpet of tiny bright green leaves with minute purple flowers. Very strong pepermint scent. Excellent ground cover plant for damp shade. Leaves can be used sparingly in salads. Prefers sun or part-shade in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
Birds Foot Trefoil 9cm
Lotus corniculatus
Black Knapweed 9cm
Centaurea nigra