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
Early flowering alpine. Irregular leaf edges- silvery margins. Purple flowers. Very good drainage.
(Irish Primrose) – Pink flowers, very pretty. Light shade ideal. Good drainage.
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.
5 barerooted pieces. (Himalayense). To 45 cms. Violet-blue, touched with reddish pink. White centres. Lovely veined flowers from early summer to early autumn. Clump forming, ground cover. Leaves colour well in autumn. Sun to light shade. Winter dormant.
5 barerooted pieces. To 45 cms. White with a darker purple and fascinating intricate web of veins. Forms a mound of mid-green foliage that bears subtle bronze markings. Sun to light shade. Winter dormant.
5 barerooted pieces. To 40 cms. Sun or part shade. Pink flowers in summer – long flowering. Ground cover, Attracts bees. Winter dormant.