Perennials

Stachys officinalis ssp. 'Nana' - 5 pieces

$20.00

5 pieces of this dwarf Stachys that will be sent barerooted in damp newspaper in a plastic bag to conserve moisture. Height to about 20 cms. Whirled, stiff spikes of unusual deep purply pink flowers in summer. Ideal for sunny border or rockery or edging.

Stokesia 'Peachie's Pick'

$10.00

To 45 cms. Compact and late flowering with large, fluffy, cornflower-like blue flowers late summer to autumn. Sun. Suits moist, sandy but well-drained soil, good drought tolerance. Not too wet in winter. Remove spent flowering stems to encourage additional blooms. Rock garden, front of border, cottage garden. Winter dormant.

Thalictrum aquilegifolium alba

$10.00

1.2 metre stems of pretty foliage topped with a myriad of small white flowers with prominent stamens, creating a cloud like effect. Has a lavender/white appearance. Sun or semi shade, rich soil. Moisture in summer. Winter dormant.

Thalictrum flavum

$10.00

(Yellow Meadow Rue). Lovely tall variety, growing up to 2 metres in height. Large cloud-like sprays of tiny lemon/yellow flowers which are outstanding for cutting. Best staked. Useful background plant. Winter dormant.

Tricyrtis formosana variegata

$10.00

(Toad Lily). Unique and easy, hardy perennial for shady areas. Leafy, arching stems produce a fall display of bizarre star-shaped flowers in autumn, excellent for cutting. Soft lavender-pink flowers, heavily spotted in rose-purple. Variegated leaves. Winter dormant. Coded as number six.

Verbascum chaixii 'Album'

$9.00

Elegant and cottagey. Perfectly erect spikes to one metre tall are densely decorated with single white flowers studded with purple and orange eyes. Rich green leaves form a handsome rosette. Essential for formal or cottage gardens. Cut spent spikes and it will bounce back with new ones. Self-sows! Winter dormant.