There are about 150 different types of perennials and bulbs in the nursery including:
There are a few seed varieties and plastic labels available for sale. Visitors can obtain a printed catalogue and are welcome to wander around and enjoy looking at the variety of lines on offer. Some photos are on display or online.
"Its been said that life is like a garden.
Every small work of kindness and every thoughtful gesture is like a tiny seed.
And when you plant these seeds, wonderful things can happen." - Tracey Donovan
Rare. To 80 cms in flower. Erect stems with pale yellow hooded blossoms. Deeply dissected foliage. Gritty, well-drained soil. Lime loving. Winter dormant.
Collect October to mid autumn - can be trimmed back if needed. .To 1.5 metres. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils . Grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. Moist soil. Winter dormant.
White monk's hood. 1.2 to 1.5 metres. The long stems of lovely white flowers are useful for brightening a shady corner mid-summer. The flowers resemble the hoods that monks wear over their heads. Cut off flower stalks as they fade. Excellent cut flower. Part to full shade. Winter dormant.
Needs collected or trimmed from mid September. To 1.2 metres. Hooded purply-blue flowers on very erect stems late november to mid-summer. Unusually early for Aconitum. Great for back of border - best staked. Part shade, moist soi. Winter dormant.
5 pieces. To 1.2 metres. Hooded purply-blue flowers on very erect stems late november to mid-summer. Unusually early for Aconitum. Great for back of border - best staked. Part shade, moist soi. Winter dormant.
To 30 cms. A lovely long display of single, deep rose, carmine red, long stemmed flowers with a pale yellow centre. Green ferny-like leaves. Attractive fluffy seedheads. Sun and good drainage. Suits rock garden, mixed border or edge of woodland. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Winter dormant.