Lush two tone palmate green leaves form beautiful mounds. Masses of violet-blue flowers with a white center are borne over a long period from June to November. Height to 2ft (60cms). Cut back in Ju..

Feather reed grass deep green lustrous foliage to this upright makes it one of the most popular ornamental grasses in the world. Flowers appear as vertical inflorescents to 6ft (2m) tall from june ..

This new dwarf green form of yew was found as a chance seedling by Renke zur Mühlen in 2001 and has proved to be bushy and slow growing, responding very well to pruning and ideal for low hedges. A gre..

White perennial stock. Sweetly scented white flowers are produced over a long period in summer. Height and spread to 18ins (45cm). Any soil in sun. Evergreen grey green foliage looks great all year..

Striking purple black stems and spikes of pink flowers from June to October. Upright clump former with grey-green, aromatic foliage. A compact variety that is perfect for adding a splash of colour at ..

Bright blue flowers from July to frosts. Red autumn foliage. Height 1ft. Spread 2ft. Good ground cover for a sunny position.   ..

A lovely form of greater periwinkle that makes a useful and attractive ground cover in sun or shade with a height to 30cm and an indefinite spread. From April onwards it has masses of pretty blue/v..

WOODRUFF. Masses of little white starry flowers and attractive green foliage. An excellent ground cover for any position especially part shade. Not advised for flower border as it is a thug. Height..

Masses of pale orange-brown flowers with a white lip crowd the stems in the spring. Height up to 1.5m. Any soil in light shade. ..

Glossy evergreen foliage forma a dense carpet when planted in groups and has a beautiful green sheen (glossier than the type). Great groundcover for shade. Height to 10 inches (25cm). Stubby spikes..

Beautiful finely divided, lacy, fern like foligae grows in tiers and from mid to late summer reddish bronze stems to around 1.2m tall hold circular heads composed of many smaller circles made up wi..

Mounds of deep green foliage topped with stems holding pincushion white flowers with burgundy tips to the bracts and dusky red flower parts in the centre. Height and spread to around 50cm. Any soil..

Large deep purple daisy like flowers in late summer. Any soil in sun or shade. Height 120cm, spread 60cm.   ..

CHRISTMAS BOX. A dense, bushy shrub with glossy dark green foliage. Strongly scented white flowers in midwinter followed by glossy black berries in March. Evergreen. Any good soil. Will tolerate de..

Shiny, deep green and glossy, ovate leaves to this twining climber that is happiest on a south, east or west facing sheltered wall. Deliciously scented starry white flowers from midsummer. Evergree..

Flat yellow flowers followed by aromatic seeds, above bronze-purple aniseed flavoured leaves. Height 180cm, spread 45cm. ..

Orange new zealand sedge. Attractive very fine foliage in shades of green, bronze & brown that subtly change through the seasons. Height and spread to around 50cm. Any soil in sun or light shad..

A tour around the Plantery growing grounds, gardens and the gardens of Ed's parents (the founders of the Plantery). Tour sets off from the Plantery shed at 2.30pm. You will get to see many plants g..

Deep violet mauve wallflowers throughout the year. An invaluable plant quickly forming a rounded greyish leafed bush. Height and spread 2-2.5ft(60-75cms). Well drained soil in a sunny position. ..

Tall pointed spires of white flowers from July to October. Any soil in sun or part shade. A wonderful plant for the back of the border for late summer and autumn colour. Height 150cm, spread 45cm. ..

Tall, short lived perennial with clusters of tiny lilac-purple flowers throughout summer on stems upto 1.8m tall. Seeds freely and is excellent at attracting bees and butterflies into the garden. D..

Fabulous, broad, lanceolate leaves surround the stems in tiers. Unusual coloured flowers. Lilac pink at the base becoming purple towards the flower tip. Height and spread to around 1.2m x 50cm. Lon..

Little Cutie series are charming dwarf Heucheras with a height and spread to around 15cm x 20cm. Miniature peppermint-green leaves, veiled in silver/white with pink flowers throughout the year. The..

Evergreen rosettes of strappy green leaves and silver-mauve flower spikes from august to november.Shade tolerant,prefers a reasonably moist soil. Height and spread to around 30 x 45cm. ..

Sprays of tiny blue forget-me-not flowers in abundance in spring. Wonderful silvery/green foliage. Any fertile moist but well drained soil in sun or shade. If location is too sunny the leaves will ..

Glowing purple stems with violet-blue flowers from June to October. The grey-green, aromatic foliage also makes an attractive accent in the summer border. A compact variety that is perfect for addi..

A useful clump forming perennial for a shady border. Commonly called the 'White wood Aster' it has broadly lanceolate green leaves and masses of open white flowers with yellow centres produced on w..

A new variety discovered by a West Country grower. Evergreen clumps of narrow, strappy green leaves and pinky-mauve flower spikes in late summer. Shade tolerant, prefers a reasonably moist soil but..

A form of Dogwood with bright orange-yellow and red stems in winter. Rich yellow autumn colour. Height and spread to around 1.8m. Any soil in sun. Brilliantly coloured shrub for the garden and supe..

A select form of catmint with a stronger, darker blue than the species. Cut back after flowering to encourage regrowth and repeat blooms. Easy and versatile. Grow in well drained, preferably sandy ..

Foliage like a bowl full of crushed berries with a sugar coating. Evergreen. Sprays of creamy flowers in late spring. Any fertile soil in sun or light shade. Height and spread 20cm x 30cm. ..

Dense candle like spikes of chocolate brown flowers are produced above thin dark green, hairy leaves. Height and spread to around 60cm x 30cm. ..

A tour around the Plantery growing grounds, gardens and the gardens of Eds parents (the founders of the Plantery). Tour sets off from the Plantery shed at 11.30am. You will get to see many plants g..

A select form of tenuifolium with larger, glaucous green leaves. Vigorous grower that is ideal for quick hedging in an exposed site. Will tolerate coastal areas and makes an attractive small tree i..

Tall spires of beautiful apricot flowers in summer. Any moist soil in part or dappled shade. Height 90cm, spread 60cm. ..

Baltic parsley. Mounds of finley cut, deep green fern-like foliage. From early to midsummer flower spikes to 1m tall hold umbels of tiny white flowers. This is a fabulous plant for mixed border..

Glowing purple stems with violet-blue flowers from June to October. The grey-green, aromatic foliage also makes an attractive accent in the summer border. A compact variety that is perfect for addi..

White flowers with yellow centres dance freely ion the wind in September and October. Height to around 1.2m. Any soil in sun or shade. Once established they maks beautiful clumps for late summer co..

A beautifully crested form of the Male Fern. Graceful arching fronds of crisped green. Symmetrical crown with crested tips. Height to around 1m (3ft). Grows best in a humus rich soil in dappled sha..

Spikes of reddish pink flowers from July-Sept. Aromatic foliage. To 1ft Any soil in sun. Very effective as an evergreen edging plant. Beloved by bees. ..

A variety bearing very large creamy pink pincushion flowers set in a silver-green cup of bracts from May to July. Height and spread to around 75cm x 60cm. Any soil in sun or part shade.   ..

A smashing new addition to our Geranium range. Dragons Heart has bright magenta flowers with black eyes over a very long period in summer. Height and spread to around 50cm x 80cm. Full sun/partial ..

Ladys mantle. Sprays of greeny yellow flowers from April to August. Good ground cover. Mounds of fresh green foliage excellent for catching rain drops and morning dew. Height 12-18ins (30-45cms). A..

Black tipped buds open to dusky scarlet flowers over a long period through summer. Bushy growth with a height and spread to around 1.2m x 80cm.  A superb and easy to grow plant for any retenti..

Japanese lizard fern. A select form of Erythrosora. Beautiful, burnt orange/bronze new fronds throughout the season with a height to 2ft. Needs a humus rich soil in dappled shade. Evergreen...

Lily of the Valley. Small white bell-like flowers in early summer. Deliciously scented. Height 6ins (15cms). Any humus rich soil in sun or dappled shade...

One of the best varieties of our native soft shield fern. Dense, divided ,lacy fronds unfurl in April and arch upwards and outwards to around 50cm x 80cm. Tolerant of dry conditions. Part shade. ..

Attractive soft chocolatey purple foilage with the lightest of pink flowers which appear from late spring onwards. Best in sandy moist or well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Height 40cm..

Large leaved vigorous mat forming deciduous perennial . Green leaves with corymbs of pale yellow flowers during summer. Grow in sandy moist or well drained soil in full sun . Height 120cm, spread 6..

Deep green leaved form of lungwort. Royal blue flowers are produced in clusters in spring on hitsute flower stems. Excellent ground cover for shade. Will tolerate dry shade once established. Height..