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
To 20 cms. Single, bright red/orange flowers with yellow stamens. Ground cover – suits rockery, borders & over walls. Suits dry, rocky or sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. Trim after flowering to encourage growth.
To 1.5 metre. Purple tinted stems and ferny like foliage. Clusters of large, fluffy-looking flowers with lilac petals and pale yellow stamens. Summer flowering. Sun or part shade. Suits cottage, woodland or meadow. Winter dormant.
75cm+ when in flower. Pure white petal are in a horizontal position around large orange-yellow cones. Long-lasting cut flower from summer to autumn. Winter dormant.
(Giant Cowslip). To 60 cms. Beautiful apricot/cream colour. Fragrant scented flowers summer/autumn. Light shade and moist soil. Winter dormant.
To 40 cms. Leaves have thick substance and are clear lime to mid green. Dark purply red stems with the colour extending into the base of the leaves. Slight veining. Violet flowers. Winter dormant.
To 30 cms. Low growing, mat-forming with cushions of slightly fragrant foliage. Pale pink flowers/deep pink stamens in summer. Foliage has shades of orange and red in autumn. Sun or shade. Attracts bees. Semi-dormant in winter