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
Foliage to 55 cms. Divided ferny foliage. Choice woodland plant . Slender, elegant spikes bear nodding, opalescent flowers that are white with ametheyst/violet. Humus-rich, semi-shaded, moist but well drained soil. Winter dormant.
20cm. Dwarf with dainty purplish/wine blooms with contrasting soft-lemon corolla. Lovely. Winter dormant.
Height to 60 cms. Long spurred red flowers in spring. Sun and good drainage. Winter dormant.
NEEDS COLLECTED NOVEMBER ONWARDS WHEN TALL. (Goats Beard). To 1.5 metres. Many dramatic plumes composed of tiny, white flowers in autumn. Light shade and moist soil-needs moisture over summer. Ideal for light shade and by water. Winter dormant.
Height to 40 cms. Lovely greenish purple foliage and blue flowers. Sun or partial shade in summer. Winter dormant.
To 60 cms in height. Unusual flowers that are a group of tightly packed florets that are backed by petal-like bracts. This makes the flowers look much like a star or a firework. Sun/part shade. Clump forming, hardy perennial. Could include shades of pink or white/green. Winter dormant.