Perennials

3 or 6 Verbena Bonariensis Hardy Perennial Plants

Verbena bonariensis is one of the most popular and elegant garden perennials, prized for its tall, wiry stems topped with clusters of small, vibrant purple flowers. This stunning plant creates a wonderful see-through effect in borders and mixed plantings, adding height and movement without blocking the view of plants behind. A magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, it is an essential addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.

Supplied as a set of three established plants in 1 litre root-balls, ready for planting straight into borders, beds or large containers. Verbena bonariensis is a reliable, low-maintenance perennial that often self-seeds gently, rewarding you with new plants year after year. It pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, echinacea, salvias and other cottage garden favourites.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Verbena Bonariensis Plants (1 Litre Root-Ball)

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Verbena bonariensis


• Common Names: Purpletop Vervain, Tall Verbena, Argentinian Vervain


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 120–200 cm × 30–45 cm


• Growth Habit: Tall, Upright, Airy Branching Stems


• Perfect for: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Prairie Planting, Cut Flowers


• Flowering Time: June to October (Summer to Autumn)


• Flower Colour: Purple / Lilac


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile


• Hardiness: RHS H4 (Hardy to approximately -10°C to -5°C)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Dark Green, Lance-Shaped Leaves, Mostly Basal


• RHS Award: Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Planting Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered position for the best results.
• Ensure soil is well-drained; Verbena bonariensis does not thrive in waterlogged conditions.
• Space plants approximately 30–40 cm apart to allow for natural spread.
• Cut back old stems in spring once new basal growth appears.
• Allow some flower heads to remain at the end of the season to encourage self-seeding.

Notes: This listing is for a set of three Verbena bonariensis plants. Plants are supplied in 1 litre root-balls and may vary slightly in size depending on the time of year.

3 or 6 Verbena Bonariensis Plants – Hardy Perennial, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball

Verbena bonariensis is one of the most popular and elegant hardy perennials available, renowned for its tall, wiry stems topped with clusters of tiny lilac-purple flowers. A true magnet for butterflies, bees and other pollinators, this striking plant adds height and movement to borders without blocking the view of plants behind it. Its airy, see-through habit makes it a perfect partner in mixed borders, prairie-style plantings and cottage garden schemes.

This set includes three established Verbena bonariensis plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot and ready to plant straight into the garden. Planted in groups, they create a stunning, naturalistic display from midsummer right through to the first frosts of autumn.

What's Included:

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• 3 or 6 x Verbena bonariensis plants

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• Each supplied in a 1 litre pot

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• Outdoor garden ready – established and well-rooted
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Growing Tips:

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• Plant in a sunny, sheltered position for the best flowering display

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• Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil

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• Water regularly after planting until established

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• Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage further blooms

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• Leave some spent flower heads in autumn to allow self-seeding

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• In colder regions, apply a mulch around the base in late autumn for added winter protection
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Cultural Information:

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• Botanical Name: Verbena bonariensis

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• Common Names: Purpletop Vervain, Tall Verbena, Argentinian Vervain

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• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

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• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 120–200 cm × 30–45 cm

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• Growth Habit: Tall, Upright, Open and Airy with Branching Wiry Stems

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• Perfect for: Mixed Borders, Cottage Gardens, Prairie-Style Planting, Wildlife Gardens, Gravel Gardens

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• Flowering Time: June to October (Midsummer to Late Autumn)

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• Flower Colour: Lilac-Purple

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• Planting Position: Full Sun

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• Soil: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile

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• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H4)

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• Attracts: Butterflies, Bees & Pollinators

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• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

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• Foliage: Dark Green, Lance-Shaped Leaves, Mostly Basal

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• RHS Award of Garden Merit: Yes
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Why Grow Verbena Bonariensis?

Few perennials offer as much impact for so little effort. Verbena bonariensis is long-flowering, low-maintenance and self-seeds gently to fill gaps in the garden year after year. Its tall, slender stems weave beautifully through other planting, and it is widely regarded as one of the finest plants for attracting butterflies to the garden. A deserving holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it is a reliable and rewarding choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

3 Papaver Orientale Royal Wedding Poppy Plants | Garden Ready Hardy Perennial | 1 Litre Root Ball

Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' is a stunning oriental poppy producing large, elegant white flowers adorned with distinctive dark maroon-black basal markings at the centre. A true showstopper in the border, this hardy herbaceous perennial creates a dramatic display in late spring and early summer, with silky, crepe-like petals that catch the light beautifully. Once established, oriental poppies are low-maintenance and will reliably return year after year, growing in stature and impact with each season.

This set includes 3 garden-ready plants, each supplied in a 1 litre root ball, well-established and ready to plant straight into borders, beds or large containers. Oriental poppies thrive in a sunny position with well-drained soil and are ideal for cottage gardens, mixed herbaceous borders, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. After flowering, the foliage dies back naturally before re-emerging in autumn, so consider planting alongside later-flowering perennials to fill the gap.

What's Included:

• 3 x Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding' plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre root ball


• Garden ready – plant straight out

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'


• Common Names: Oriental Poppy, Royal Wedding Poppy


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 70–90 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Wildlife-Friendly Planting


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)


• Flower Colour: White with Dark Maroon-Black Basal Markings


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Pollinators & Beneficial Insects


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deeply Cut, Bristly Mid-Green Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Planting Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, open position for the best flowering display.


• Ensure soil is well-drained – oriental poppies dislike waterlogged conditions.


• Avoid disturbing the roots once established, as they resent being moved.


• After flowering, foliage will die back naturally – this is normal and the plant will re-emerge in autumn.


• Pair with later-flowering perennials such as asters, salvias or grasses to maintain interest through summer and autumn.

Notes: This listing is for the Royal Wedding variety, featuring pristine white blooms with characteristic dark central markings. Please be aware that during the dormant period (mid to late summer), the plant may appear to have no top growth – this is completely normal for oriental poppies.

3 Yellow Lupin Perennial Plants – Hardy Cottage Garden Ready, Summer Flowering, 1 Litre Root Ball

Bring a striking splash of golden colour to your garden with this set of three Lupin 'Legendary Yellow' plants. Part of the celebrated Legendary series, these lupins produce tall, densely packed flower spikes in a warm, sunny yellow that look stunning in cottage garden borders, mixed perennial beds, or large containers. Lupins are a classic favourite among gardeners and are well loved for their bold, architectural flower spires and attractive palmate foliage.

Each plant is supplied in a 1 litre pot with an established root ball, ready to plant straight into your garden or a suitable container. Being fully hardy herbaceous perennials, these lupins will die back over winter and return year after year with fresh growth and flowers each season. Deadheading spent flower spikes can encourage a second flush of blooms later in summer.

Lupins are excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects to the garden, making them a wonderful choice for wildlife-friendly planting schemes. They thrive in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Avoid very alkaline or waterlogged conditions for best results.

What's Included:

• 3 x Lupin 'Legendary Yellow' plants, each in a 1 litre pot

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lupinus 'Legendary Yellow'


• Common Names: Lupin, Lupine


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 70–80 cm height × 45–60 cm spread


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Cottage Gardens, Borders, Mixed Perennial Beds, Containers


• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Summer (May–July)


• Flower Colour: Yellow


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Type: Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic to Neutral


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinating Insects


• Type: Fully Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Palmate, Mid-Green Leaves

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil.


• Space plants approximately 45–60 cm apart to allow for mature spread.


• Water well after planting and during dry spells while establishing.


• Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a possible second flush of blooms.


• Apply a light mulch around the base in autumn to protect the crown over winter.


• Avoid heavy, waterlogged, or very alkaline soils.

Notes: This listing is for the yellow flowering variety. Colour shown is representative; natural variation may occur between individual plants.

3 or 6 Lobelia Upright Starship Scarlet Plants, Hardy Perennial Summer Bedding, 1 Litre Root-Ball

Bring vibrant scarlet colour to your garden with this striking collection of three Lobelia Starship Scarlet plants. Part of the popular Starship series, this upright perennial lobelia produces tall, elegant flower spikes densely packed with tubular, rich scarlet-red blooms throughout summer and into early autumn. A fantastic choice for borders, beds, containers and waterside planting, Starship Scarlet adds bold vertical interest and is a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Bred for improved garden performance, the Starship series offers excellent hardiness and vigour compared to many other perennial lobelia varieties. The upright, clump-forming habit and eye-catching flower spikes make it an ideal companion for mixed herbaceous plantings or as a standout feature in patio containers. These plants are supplied as three established 1 litre root-ball plants, ready to plant out and enjoy.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Lobelia Upright Starship Scarlet Plants


• Supplied as 1 Litre Root-Ball Plants


• Established and Ready to Plant Out

Growing Tips:

Plant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Lobelia Starship Scarlet thrives in reliably moist conditions and benefits from regular watering during dry spells, particularly when grown in containers. Mulch around the base in autumn to help protect the crown over winter. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a longer flowering display. Divide established clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia x speciosa 'Starship Scarlet'


• Common Names: Lobelia, Perennial Lobelia, Cardinal Flower


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 50–70 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Beds, Containers, Waterside Planting


• Flowering Time: Summer to Early Autumn (June to September)


• Flower Colour: Rich Scarlet Red


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Dark Green to Bronze-Tinted, Lance-Shaped Leaves

Notes: This listing is for the Scarlet variety, producing vivid scarlet-red flower spikes. Flower colour may vary slightly depending on growing conditions and light levels.

Lobelia Upright Starship Deep Rose – Hardy Perennial Plants

Bring bold, rich colour to your summer garden with this stunning Lobelia Upright Starship Deep Rose. Part of the celebrated Starship series, this hardy perennial lobelia produces tall, elegant spikes densely packed with vibrant deep rose flowers from summer through to early autumn. The striking upright habit and eye-catching flower colour make it a superb choice for borders, beds, containers and waterside planting.

The Starship series is well regarded for its compact, sturdy growth and exceptional garden performance. Each plant develops strong, upright stems clothed in attractive dark green to bronze-tinted foliage, topped with showy flower spikes that are irresistible to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Lobelia Upright Starship Deep Rose plants, each supplied as an established 1Ltr root-ball, summer garden ready.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia x speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose'


• Common Names: Lobelia, Perennial Lobelia


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 40–60 cm x 25–35 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Beds, Containers, Waterside Planting, Cottage Gardens


• Flowering Time: Summer to Early Autumn


• Flower Colour: Deep Rose


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Fertile Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinating Insects


• Foliage: Dark Green to Bronze-Tinted Leaves

Planting and Care:

Plant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade, in moist, fertile and well-drained soil. Lobelia Starship Deep Rose thrives in reliably moist conditions and benefits from regular watering during dry spells. Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plants in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. In colder regions, a protective winter mulch can help insulate the crown. Cut back spent flower stems after flowering to encourage a tidy habit and potential secondary flush of blooms.

Notes: Available in Deep Rose – a rich, warm pink tone that pairs beautifully with blues, purples and silver-foliaged companion plants.

3 or 6 Lobelia Upright Starship Burgundy Perennial Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball

Bring rich, jewel-toned colour to your borders and beds with this set of three Lobelia 'Starship Burgundy' plants. Part of the acclaimed Starship series, these upright perennial lobelias produce tall, elegant flower spikes in a stunning deep burgundy shade from midsummer through to autumn. Their striking vertical habit makes them ideal for adding height and drama to mixed plantings, cottage-style borders or container displays.

Each plant is supplied as an outdoor garden-ready specimen in a 1 litre root-ball, well-established and ready to plant straight into borders or pots. The Starship series is bred for improved garden performance, offering robust growth, strong stems and excellent weather tolerance compared to many traditional lobelia varieties.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Lobelia 'Starship Burgundy' perennial plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball, garden ready

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia × speciosa 'Starship Burgundy'


• Common Names: Lobelia, Upright Lobelia, Cardinal Flower


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 50–70 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect for: Borders, Beds, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Waterside Planting


• Flowering Time: Midsummer to Autumn (July–September)


• Flower Colour: Deep Burgundy


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Dark Green to Bronze-Tinged Lance-Shaped Leaves

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade for the best flowering display.


• Prefers reliably moist, fertile soil enriched with organic matter — avoid dry, parched conditions.


• Water regularly during dry spells, particularly in the first growing season while plants establish.


• Apply a mulch around the base of plants in spring to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.


• Cut back spent flower spikes after flowering to encourage tidiness and potential secondary blooms.


• In colder regions, apply a protective winter mulch around the crown of the plant in late autumn.


• Divide established clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour.

Notes: This listing is for the burgundy variety, producing rich, deep burgundy flower spikes that pair beautifully with silver foliage plants, ornamental grasses and other late-summer perennials.

Lobelia Upright Starship Bronze Leaf – Hardy Perennial Plants

Bring bold colour and dramatic foliage to your garden with this stunning Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf. Part of the celebrated Starship series, this upright perennial lobelia produces striking spikes of vivid scarlet-red flowers that rise above handsome, deep bronze-toned foliage. The contrast between the rich, dark leaves and the bright flower spikes makes this an outstanding choice for borders, mixed beds, and waterside plantings.

Lobelia Starship Bronze Leaf is a vigorous and reliable hardy perennial that returns year after year, providing a long season of colour from summer through to early autumn. Its upright habit and eye-catching appearance make it a superb mid-border plant, and it works beautifully alongside ornamental grasses, astilbes, and other moisture-loving perennials. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Lobelia Upright Starship Bronze Leaf Plants


• Supplied as garden-ready plants in 1 litre root-balls


• Ready to plant straight into borders, beds, or containers

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia × speciosa 'Starship Bronze Leaf'


• Common Names: Lobelia, Upright Lobelia, Cardinal Flower


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 50–70 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Mixed Beds, Waterside Plantings, Containers, Cottage Gardens


• Flowering Time: Summer to Early Autumn (June to September)


• Flower Colour: Vivid Scarlet-Red


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Deep Bronze-Toned Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a position that receives full sun to partial shade for the best foliage colour and flowering performance.


• Prefers moist, fertile soil – avoid allowing the roots to dry out during warm spells.


• Ideal for planting near ponds, streams, or in borders where the soil retains moisture.


• Apply a mulch around the base of the plants in autumn to help protect the crowns over winter.


• Divide established clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour.

Notes: This variety features distinctive bronze-toned foliage, providing beautiful contrast against the scarlet-red flower spikes throughout the flowering season.

6 Braun's Holly Fern – Polystichum braunii Plants, Hardy Evergreen Perennial, 1Ltr Root-Ball

Bring lush, woodland elegance to shaded areas of your garden with this collection of six Braun's Holly Fern (Polystichum braunii) plants. Prized for its beautifully arching, dark green fronds adorned with fine silvery-white scales on the stipes and rachis, this fern adds a refined, textural quality to borders, woodland plantings and shady corners. Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1Ltr root-ball, ready for planting out or potting on.

Polystichum braunii is a robust, clump-forming fern that thrives in cool, sheltered positions where many other plants struggle. The glossy, bipinnate fronds unfurl in spring with a striking silvery appearance before maturing to a rich, deep green. It is a reliable, low-maintenance perennial that brings year-round interest to the garden.

What's Included:

• 6 x Braun's Holly Fern (Polystichum braunii) plants


• Each supplied as a 1Ltr root-ball


• Well-established and ready to plant

Key Features:

• Hardy evergreen perennial fern – provides year-round foliage interest


• Attractive, arching bipinnate fronds with silvery scales when young


• Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, north-facing walls and containers


• Low maintenance – requires minimal care once established


• Excellent for underplanting beneath trees and shrubs


• Deer and rabbit resistant

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Polystichum braunii


• Common Names: Braun's Holly Fern, Braun's Shield Fern


• Classification: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 40–60 cm × 40–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming with Gracefully Arching Fronds


• Foliage: Glossy, Dark Green Bipinnate Fronds with Silvery Scales on Young Growth


• Perfect For: Woodland Gardens, Shady Borders, North-Facing Walls, Containers, Underplanting


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Type: Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Season of Interest: Year-Round Foliage

Planting and Care:

• Plant in a sheltered, shaded position with moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil


• Incorporate well-rotted compost or leaf mould into the planting hole to improve moisture retention


• Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system


• Apply a mulch of leaf mould or bark chips around the base in spring to retain moisture


• Remove any damaged or old fronds in early spring to encourage fresh new growth


• Avoid planting in exposed, windy sites or areas of direct, prolonged sunlight

Notes: This listing is for a collection of six Polystichum braunii plants, each supplied as a 1Ltr root-ball. Plant appearance may vary slightly depending on the time of year and natural seasonal growth cycles.

3 Foxglove Excelsior Hybrids Plants – Hardy Cottage Garden Perennial

Bring classic cottage garden charm to your borders with this set of three Foxglove Excelsior Hybrids. Renowned for their tall, stately flower spikes, the Excelsior Hybrids produce blooms in a stunning mix of cream, pink, purple, rose and white, each adorned with beautifully spotted throats. Unlike many foxglove varieties, the Excelsior Hybrids hold their individual bell-shaped flowers more horizontally around the stem, creating a fuller display and making the intricate markings inside each bloom easy to admire.

These plants are a magnet for bees and other pollinators, making them a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly garden. Thriving in partial shade or dappled sunlight, they are perfectly suited to woodland edges, mixed borders, and informal cottage-style plantings. Hardy and low-maintenance once established, foxgloves naturalise freely and can self-seed to provide displays year after year.

What's Included

• 3 x Foxglove Excelsior Hybrids plants, each supplied as an 11cm root-ball, ready for planting out

Planting Tips

Plant in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Foxgloves perform best in partial shade or a position that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. Space plants approximately 30–45 cm apart to allow each spike room to develop fully. Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season while plants establish. A mulch of organic matter around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea 'Excelsior Hybrids'


• Common Names: Foxglove, Excelsior Hybrids Foxglove


• Classification: Hardy perennial (often grown as a biennial)


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 120–150 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Rosette-Forming with Tall Flower Spikes


• Perfect For: Cottage Gardens, Mixed Borders, Woodland Edges, Partial Shade Areas


• Flowering Time: June to August


• Flower Colours: Mixed – Cream, Pink, Purple, Rose and White with Spotted Throats


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Sun


• Soil Type: Humus-Rich, Moist but Well-Drained


• Attracts: Bees, Bumblebees and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Cottage Garden Perennial


• Foliage: Soft Green, Large Oval Leaves Forming a Basal Rosette

Notes: This listing includes three Foxglove Excelsior Hybrids plants. As these are grown from a hybrid seed mix, flower colours will vary across the range of cream, pink, purple, rose and white shades, giving a naturalistic, mixed display.

3 or 6 Evergreen Polypodium Vulgare Hardy Fern Plants for Shade Garden, Live Perennial, 11cm Root-Ball

Polypodium vulgare, commonly known as Common Polypody, is a graceful evergreen fern native to the British Isles and widely found across Europe. Valued for its elegant, deeply lobed fronds, this hardy perennial brings year-round greenery to shaded corners, woodland borders and rocky crevices where many other plants struggle to thrive. It is a recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, reflecting its reliability and garden-worthy performance.

This set includes three established plants, each supplied as an 11cm root-ball, ready for planting out. Polypodium vulgare is naturally found growing on mossy walls, tree stumps and rocky banks, making it an excellent choice for naturalising in a woodland garden, underplanting beneath trees, or tucking into gaps in shaded walls and rockeries. It also performs well as evergreen ground cover in borders and containers.

Once established, Common Polypody is a low-maintenance fern that requires very little attention. It tolerates dry shade better than most ferns, making it a versatile and resilient addition to any garden. The leathery, lance-shaped fronds emerge fresh green in late summer and persist through the winter months, providing structure and interest when many other plants have died back.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Polypodium vulgare


• Common Names: Common Polypody, Wall Fern


• Classification: Evergreen Fern


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30–40 cm × 60–90 cm


• Growth Habit: Low, Spreading, Rhizomatous Evergreen Fern


• Perfect for: Woodland Gardens, Shaded Borders, Rockeries, Walls, Ground Cover, Containers


• Foliage Interest: Year-round (evergreen fronds emerge in late summer and persist through winter)


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, Humus-rich; Tolerates Dry Shade Once Established


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Foliage: Leathery, Lance-shaped, Deeply Pinnate Green Fronds


• RHS Award: Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

What is Included:

• 3 or 6 x Polypodium vulgare plants, each supplied as an 11cm root-ball

Planting Tips:

Plant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded spot in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter such as leaf mould. Polypodium vulgare thrives in the dappled shade found beneath deciduous trees and alongside walls or rocks. Water regularly after planting until established, after which it will tolerate periods of dryness. No regular pruning is required; simply remove any tired or damaged fronds as needed to keep the plant looking tidy.

3 or 6 Fennel Herb Plants – Fresh Live Perennial Kitchen Garden Herbs, Outdoor Ready, 1 Litre Root Ball

Add a wonderful aromatic herb to your kitchen garden with this set of three Fennel plants. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a versatile culinary herb prized for its distinctive aniseed flavour, feathery foliage and attractive yellow flower heads. Every part of this plant can be used in the kitchen – from the delicate fronds in salads and sauces to the seeds in breads and spice blends.

Supplied as three established plants, each grown in a 1 litre pot, these Fennel herbs are outdoor ready and well-rooted for reliable establishment in borders, raised beds, herb gardens or large containers. Fennel is a robust, easy-to-grow perennial that will return year after year, providing a long season of fresh harvests and bringing height and structure to your planting scheme.

In summer, tall stems produce flat-topped clusters of tiny yellow flowers that are highly attractive to bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, making Fennel a valuable addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 × Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre pot, outdoor ready

Growing Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered position for the best flavour and growth


• Prefers well-drained, fertile soil


• Water regularly during dry spells, especially while establishing


• Harvest fronds throughout the growing season as needed


• Allow some flower heads to set seed for kitchen use or self-sowing


• Cut back old growth in autumn to encourage fresh new shoots the following spring


• Avoid planting near dill, as the two may cross-pollinate

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare


• Common Names: Fennel, Common Fennel, Sweet Fennel


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: Up to 150 cm × 45 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial with Fine, Feathery Foliage


• Perfect For: Kitchen Gardens, Herb Gardens, Borders, Large Containers, Wildlife Gardens


• Flowering Time: Summer (July–August)


• Harvest Season: Spring through Autumn (foliage); Late Summer to Autumn (seeds)


• Planting Position: Full Sun, Sheltered


• Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile


• Attracts: Bees, Hoverflies & Beneficial Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Perennial Herb


• Foliage: Fine, Feathery, Aromatic Green Fronds

3 or 6 Coreopsis Uptick Red Hardy Perennial Plants, Bee Friendly Summer Flowering Tickseed, 1 Litre Root Ball

Bring vibrant, long-lasting colour to your garden with this set of three Coreopsis grandiflora 'Uptick Red' plants. Part of the acclaimed Uptick series, this striking Tickseed variety produces an abundance of large, daisy-like blooms featuring deep crimson-red centres that radiate outward into rich golden-yellow petal tips. The bold bicolour flowers appear throughout summer and into early autumn, creating a dazzling display in borders, cottage gardens, and patio containers alike.

Coreopsis 'Uptick Red' forms a neat, compact mound of fine, mid-green foliage that is smothered in blooms during the flowering season. As a reliable hardy perennial, it will return year after year, rewarding you with increasingly generous displays. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects, making this an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly planting schemes.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, this variety thrives in a sunny position with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established, making it a resilient addition to any garden. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage a prolonged flowering period throughout the season.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Coreopsis 'Uptick Red' plants supplied in 1 litre pots as established root balls, ready for planting out or potting on.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Coreopsis grandiflora 'Uptick Red'


• Common Names: Tickseed, Coreopsis


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 40–50 cm x 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Mound-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Pollinator Gardens, Cut Flower Displays


• Flowering Time: June to September


• Flower Colour: Deep Crimson-Red Centre with Golden-Yellow Petal Tips


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinating Insects


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Fine, Mid-Green Leaves

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered position for the best flowering results.


• Ensure the soil is well-drained; Coreopsis does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.


• Water regularly after planting until established; once settled, these plants are relatively drought tolerant.


• Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.


• Cut back foliage in late autumn after flowering has finished to encourage healthy new growth the following spring.


• Divide clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour and promote strong flowering.

Notes: This listing is for the red flowering variety, Coreopsis 'Uptick Red'. Plants are supplied in 1 litre pots as healthy, established specimens ready for immediate planting.

3 or 6 Coreopsis Uptick Gold Bronze Hardy Perennial Plants, Bee Friendly Summer Flowering, 1 Litre Root-Ball

Bring a warm, vibrant glow to your garden with this set of three Coreopsis Uptick Gold Bronze perennial plants. Part of the acclaimed Uptick series, this striking variety produces an abundance of golden-yellow flowers adorned with a rich bronze-red central eye, creating a beautiful two-tone display throughout the summer months. These hardy, reliable perennials are loved by bees and pollinators, making them a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.

Coreopsis Uptick Gold Bronze is a compact, well-branched variety that flowers prolifically from early summer through to autumn. The daisy-like blooms sit neatly above mid-green, finely divided foliage, providing months of colour with minimal maintenance. Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, containers and patio displays, these plants thrive in a sunny position and well-drained soil.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Coreopsis Uptick Gold Bronze plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball, well-established and ready for planting out or potting on

Key Features:

• Hardy perennial – comes back year after year


• Prolific summer flowering with golden-yellow and bronze-red bicolour blooms


• Compact, bushy growth habit – well suited to borders and containers


• Bee and pollinator friendly


• Low maintenance – deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering


• Drought tolerant once established

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Coreopsis grandiflora 'Uptick Gold & Bronze'


• Common Names: Tickseed, Coreopsis


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 35–45 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy, Well-Branched Mound


• Perfect for: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Patio Displays, Pollinator Gardens


• Flowering Time: Early Summer to Autumn (June–September)


• Flower Colour: Golden Yellow with Bronze-Red Central Eye


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Finely Divided Leaves

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, open position for the best flowering performance


• Ensure the soil is well-drained – Coreopsis does not thrive in waterlogged conditions


• Water regularly after planting until established; once settled, these plants are tolerant of dry spells


• Deadhead spent flowers throughout the season to promote further blooms


• Cut back old foliage in late autumn or early spring to encourage fresh, healthy growth


• A light feed in spring with a general-purpose fertiliser can help support vigorous flowering

Notes: This listing is for the Gold Bronze variety, featuring warm golden-yellow petals highlighted by a distinctive bronze-red centre.

Coreopsis Sunfire – Hardy Perennial Plants

Brighten your garden with the stunning Coreopsis 'Sunfire', a compact and free-flowering hardy perennial renowned for its vibrant golden-yellow, semi-double blooms adorned with a rich mahogany-red centre. This eye-catching variety produces masses of warm, sun-loving flowers from early summer right through to autumn, providing months of reliable colour in borders, beds and containers.

Coreopsis 'Sunfire' is a fantastic choice for pollinator-friendly planting schemes, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects throughout the flowering season. Its neat, bushy habit and long-lasting display make it an ideal low-maintenance addition to any garden. These plants are supplied garden ready in 1 litre root balls, well-established and ready to plant out.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Coreopsis 'Sunfire' plants in 1 litre root balls

Growing Conditions:

Coreopsis 'Sunfire' thrives in a sunny, well-drained position. It is tolerant of most average garden soils and, once established, handles periods of dry weather well. Deadheading spent blooms regularly will encourage further flushes of flowers throughout the season. Cut back old foliage in late autumn or early spring to promote fresh, healthy growth.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunfire'


• Common Names: Tickseed, Coreopsis


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 40–50 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Pollinator Gardens


• Flowering Time: June to September


• Flower Colour: Golden-Yellow with Mahogany-Red Centre


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Type: Well-Drained, Average Garden Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinating Insects


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Narrow Lance-Shaped Leaves

Notes: This listing is for the Coreopsis 'Sunfire' variety, supplied as a set of three or six established plants in 1 litre root balls.

3 or 6 Coreopsis Presto Hardy Perennial Plants – Golden Yellow Summer Flowering, Garden Ready, 1Ltr Root-Ball

Bring a burst of sunshine to your garden with this set of three Coreopsis 'Presto' plants. This award-winning compact perennial produces an abundance of semi-double, golden yellow flowers with rich reddish-brown centres throughout the summer months. Renowned for its long flowering season and neat, mound-forming habit, Coreopsis 'Presto' is an excellent choice for borders, rockeries, patio containers and cottage-style planting schemes.

Each plant is supplied as a garden-ready 1Ltr root-ball, well-established and ready to plant straight into the ground or a container. Once settled, Coreopsis 'Presto' is a reliable and low-maintenance perennial that returns year after year, providing months of colour with minimal fuss.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Coreopsis 'Presto' plants, each supplied as a 1Ltr root-ball

Key Features:

• Semi-double golden yellow flowers with reddish-brown centres


• Long flowering season from early summer through to autumn


• Compact, mound-forming growth habit – ideal for smaller spaces


• Fully hardy herbaceous perennial


• Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators


• Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established


• Garden ready – plant straight out upon delivery

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Coreopsis grandiflora 'Presto'


• Common Names: Tickseed, Coreopsis


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 25–30 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Mound-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Rockeries, Cottage Gardens, Patio Containers, Front of Border Planting


• Flowering Time: June to September


• Flower Colour: Golden Yellow with Reddish-Brown Centres


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators


• Type: Fully Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Lance-Shaped Leaves

Planting and Care:

Plant in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting until established. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the season to encourage further flowering. Cut back foliage in late autumn once flowering has finished. Divide clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour and encourage healthy new growth.

Notes: This listing is for the Coreopsis 'Presto' variety, recognised for its distinctive semi-double blooms and compact growing habit.

Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise' – Hardy Perennial Yellow Summer Flowers

Brighten your garden with the cheerful, semi-double golden-yellow blooms of Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise'. This award-winning perennial is renowned for its long flowering season, producing an abundance of warm, sunshine-yellow flowers from early summer right through to autumn. A compact and reliable variety, 'Early Sunrise' is perfect for adding vibrant colour to borders, cottage gardens, and patio containers alike.

This RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) holder is easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established, and a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its neat, bushy habit and prolific blooms also make it an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise' perennial plants, each supplied as an 11cm root-ball, ready for planting out or potting on.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'


• Common Names: Tickseed, Coreopsis


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 40–45 cm x 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Cut Flower Gardens


• Flowering Time: June to September (semi-double golden-yellow blooms)


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile Soil


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Mid-Green, Lance-Shaped Leaves


• Award: RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, open position for the best flowering performance.


• Ensure soil is well-drained; Coreopsis does not thrive in waterlogged conditions.


• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.


• Divide clumps every two to three years in spring to maintain vigour and promote healthy growth.


• Once established, Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise' is drought-tolerant and relatively low-maintenance.

Notes: This listing is for the variety 'Early Sunrise', prized for its semi-double, rich golden-yellow flowers and compact habit. Plants are supplied as 11cm root-balls and may vary in size depending on the time of year.

3 or 6 Fresh Chive Herb Plants — Hardy Perennial Live Herbs for Kitchen Garden

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are one of the most versatile and easy-to-grow perennial herbs, making them a wonderful addition to any kitchen garden, windowsill, or outdoor space. These fresh, living chive plants arrive as established root balls grown in 1 litre pots, ready to be planted straight into your garden border, raised bed, herb planter, or container.

Renowned for their mild onion flavour, chives are a staple culinary herb used in salads, soups, omelettes, soft cheeses, and as a finishing garnish. Simply snip the hollow, grass-like leaves from the base as needed, and the plant will continue to produce fresh growth throughout the season. As a hardy perennial, chives will die back in winter and return reliably each spring, providing years of harvests with minimal care.

In early summer, chives produce attractive globe-shaped, purple-pink flowers that are not only edible but also highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This makes chives an excellent choice for companion planting alongside vegetables and fruit, helping to encourage beneficial insects into your garden while naturally deterring certain pests such as aphids.

Whether you are starting a new herb garden, adding to an existing collection, or looking for a thoughtful gift for a gardening enthusiast, this pack of 3 or 6 chive plants offers fantastic value and a generous head start.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Fresh Chive Plants (Allium schoenoprasum)


• Each plant supplied as an established root ball grown in a 1 litre pot


• Ready for immediate planting indoors or outdoors

Growing Tips:

• Plant in a sunny to partially shaded position for the best leaf production


• Provide moist, well-drained soil and water regularly, especially during dry spells


• Harvest by cutting leaves close to the base to encourage fresh, bushy regrowth


• Remove flower heads after blooming to redirect energy into leaf growth, or leave them for pollinators


• Divide established clumps every two to three years to maintain vigour


• Suitable for growing indoors on a bright windowsill year round

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Allium schoenoprasum


• Common Names: Chives, Common Chives


• Classification: Hardy Perennial Herb


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 25–30 cm x 15–20 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Upright


• Perfect for: Kitchen Gardens, Herb Planters, Containers, Windowsills, Borders, Companion Planting


• Flowering Time: June to July (purple-pink globular flowers)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Narrow, Hollow, Grass-Like Green Leaves

3 Campanula Persicifolia Caerulea – Hardy Blue Bellflower Plants

A treasured cottage garden classic, Campanula persicifolia Caerulea produces elegant, cup-shaped blue flowers on tall, slender stems throughout the summer months. Known commonly as the Peach-leaved Bellflower, this graceful herbaceous perennial is a favourite among gardeners for its long flowering season and effortless charm. The delicate blue blooms open in succession along upright stems, creating a beautiful vertical display that pairs wonderfully with roses, geraniums and other traditional border companions.

This set includes three outdoor-ready plants, each supplied as an 11cm root-ball, well-established and ready for planting straight into borders, beds or containers. Campanula persicifolia is a reliable, low-maintenance perennial that will naturalise gently over time, returning year after year with minimal care. It is also an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens, attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators to its nectar-rich flowers.

What's Included:

• 3 x Campanula Persicifolia Caerulea plants


• Each supplied as an 11cm root-ball, outdoor garden ready

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Campanula persicifolia


• Common Names: Peach-leaved Bellflower, Willow Bellflower


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 30–45 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Cut Flower Arrangements


• Flowering Time: June to August (Summer)


• Flower Colour: Soft Blue, Cup-shaped Bells


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist but Well-drained; Most Soil Types


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Narrow, Lance-shaped, Semi-evergreen Basal Leaves

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist but well-drained soil.


• Space plants approximately 30 cm apart to allow for natural spreading.


• Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage a longer flowering display.


• Cut back old stems in autumn once flowering has finished.


• Divide established clumps every few years to maintain vigour and spread throughout the garden.

Notes: This listing is for the Caerulea variety, producing the classic soft blue bell-shaped flowers that this species is best known for.

3 or 6 Soft Shield Fern Polystichum Plumosum Densum Plants, Hardy Perennial, 1 Litre Root Ball

Bring lush, woodland elegance to your garden with this set of three Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum' — one of the most beautiful and densely feathered forms of the Soft Shield Fern. Renowned for its exquisitely soft, finely divided fronds that create a layered, plume-like effect, this compact evergreen fern is a superb choice for shaded borders, woodland plantings and containers. Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1 litre root ball, ready to plant out and settle into your garden.

'Plumosum Densum' is a particularly dense and compact selection, forming neat, arching rosettes of rich green, overlapping fronds. The intricate, moss-like texture of the foliage adds depth and interest to shady areas throughout the year. As an evergreen perennial, it retains its attractive foliage even through winter, providing year-round structure and ground-level greenery when much of the garden has died back.

This fern thrives in sheltered, shaded positions and prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Once established, it is low-maintenance and requires very little attention beyond the removal of any old or damaged fronds in spring to make way for fresh new growth. It is fully hardy and well suited to the UK climate.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum' plants


• Each supplied as a 1 litre root ball


• Well-established and ready to plant

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Polystichum setiferum 'Plumosum Densum'


• Common Names: Soft Shield Fern, Plumosum Densum Fern


• Classification: Evergreen perennial fern


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30–45 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Dense Rosette of Arching, Feathery Fronds


• Perfect for: Shady Borders, Woodland Gardens, Ground Cover, Containers, North-Facing Sites


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


• Soil: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Foliage: Soft, Finely Divided, Rich Green, Plume-Like Fronds


• RHS Award of Garden Merit: Yes

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded position


• Enrich the planting area with organic matter or leaf mould before planting


• Water regularly during the first growing season until well established


• Mulch around the base in autumn to protect roots and retain moisture


• Remove old or tatty fronds in early spring to encourage fresh new growth


• Avoid planting in waterlogged or very dry soils

Notes: This listing is for the Plumosum Densum variety — a particularly dense and compact form of Soft Shield Fern, prized for its richly textured, overlapping fronds.

6 Shield Fern Dryopteris Atrata Hardy Perennial Plants, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1Ltr Root-Ball

Bring elegant, lush greenery to your shaded borders and woodland areas with this collection of six Dryopteris atrata Shield Ferns. Renowned for its striking, glossy dark green fronds adorned with distinctive dark brown to black scales along the stems, this fern adds a sophisticated, architectural quality to any garden setting. Each plant is supplied as an established 1Ltr root-ball, ready to plant straight into your garden or containers.

Dryopteris atrata is a wonderfully low-maintenance fern that thrives in sheltered, shady spots where many other plants struggle. Once established, it forms a graceful, shuttlecock-shaped clump of arching fronds that provides year-round structure and interest. It is fully hardy and well-suited to the UK climate, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, underplanting beneath trees and shrubs, or even large patio containers.

What's Included:

• 6 x Dryopteris atrata (Shield Fern) plants


• Each supplied as an established 1Ltr root-ball


• Outdoor garden ready

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Dryopteris atrata


• Common Names: Shield Fern, Shaggy Shield Fern


• Classification: Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 45–60 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Shuttlecock-Shaped with Arching Fronds


• Perfect For: Shaded Borders, Woodland Gardens, Underplanting, Containers


• Foliage: Glossy Dark Green Fronds with Distinctive Dark Brown to Black Scales on Stems


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, Humus-Rich, Well-Drained Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Interest: Year-Round Foliage

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded position for best results.


• Prepare the planting area with plenty of organic matter such as leaf mould or well-rotted compost to retain moisture.


• Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system.


• Remove any damaged or faded fronds in spring to encourage fresh new growth.


• Mulch around the base annually to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Notes: This listing is for a collection of six Dryopteris atrata plants, each supplied as an established 1Ltr root-ball. Plants are outdoor garden ready and can be planted upon arrival.

6 Scaly Male Fern – Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata' – Hardy Evergreen Perennial

Bring a touch of woodland elegance to your garden with this collection of six Scaly Male Fern plants in the sought-after 'Cristata' form. Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata' is a beautiful, clump-forming evergreen fern prized for its distinctive crested frond tips, which add texture and interest throughout the year. The rich green, shuttlecock-shaped fronds unfurl in spring with attractive golden-brown scales along the midribs, creating a striking display from the moment new growth appears.

This robust and reliable fern thrives in shaded and partially shaded positions, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shady borders, north-facing beds, and beneath established trees and shrubs. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and will reward you with handsome, architectural foliage year after year.

What's Included:

• 6 x Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata' (Scaly Male Fern) plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball, well-rooted and ready for planting

Planting Tips:

Plant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded spot in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 60–80 cm apart to allow each fern room to develop its natural shuttlecock shape. Mulch around the base in spring with leaf mould or well-rotted compost to help retain moisture and enrich the soil. Remove any old or damaged fronds in late winter before new croziers begin to unfurl in spring.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata'


• Common Names: Crested Scaly Male Fern, Golden-scaled Male Fern


• Classification: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Fern


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 60–90 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Upright Shuttlecock-Shaped Fern


• Perfect For: Woodland Gardens, Shaded Borders, North-Facing Beds, Containers, Under Trees & Shrubs


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade


• Soil: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (tolerates UK winters)


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial


• Foliage: Rich Green Fronds with Crested Tips and Golden-Brown Scales on Midribs


• Season of Interest: Year-Round Evergreen Foliage; New Croziers in Spring

Notes: The 'Cristata' form is distinguished by its elegantly crested and ruffled frond tips, giving a fuller, more ornamental appearance compared to the standard species. These ferns are well-suited to creating a lush, low-maintenance planting scheme in areas of the garden where many other plants may struggle.

3 or 6 Large Hosta Growers' Mix Plants – Outdoor Garden Ready Hardy Shade Perennials

Transform shaded areas of your garden with this collection of three large Hosta plants, supplied as a growers' mix. Each plant is delivered in a 1 litre pot, well-established and ready to plant straight into your garden or containers. Hostas are among the most popular and reliable shade-loving perennials, prized for their stunning architectural foliage that brings texture, colour and structure to borders, woodland gardens and patio displays.

As a growers' mix, you will receive a hand-selected assortment of Hosta varieties, offering a beautiful range of leaf shapes, sizes and colours — from rich greens and blue-greens to golds and variegated patterns. This mix provides an effortless way to create a varied and visually striking planting scheme without the need to choose individual cultivars.

Hostas are incredibly low-maintenance once established, returning year after year with larger, more impressive clumps. In summer, elegant flower spikes rise above the foliage bearing delicate bell-shaped blooms in shades of white, lavender or purple, attracting bees and other pollinators to the garden.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Large Hosta Plants (Growers' Mix – varieties selected by the grower)


• Each supplied in a 1 litre pot


• Outdoor garden ready – plant straight out

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Hosta (mixed cultivars)


• Common Names: Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia


• Classification: Herbaceous perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 30–90 cm × 30–120 cm (variety dependent)


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect For: Shady Borders, Woodland Gardens, Containers, Ground Cover, Underplanting


• Flowering Time: Summer (June–August, delicate bell-shaped blooms)


• Flower Colour: White, Lavender or Purple (variety dependent)


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade (some varieties tolerate morning sun)


• Soil Type: Moist, Well-Drained, Humus-Rich Soil


• Attracts: Bees & Pollinators


• Type: Fully Hardy Herbaceous Perennial (RHS H7)


• Foliage: Bold, Decorative Leaves in a Range of Greens, Blue-Greens, Golds and Variegated Patterns (variety dependent)

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded position for best results.


• Enrich the planting area with organic matter such as well-rotted compost or leaf mould.


• Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season.


• Apply a mulch around the base of the plants in spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.


• Hostas are deciduous and will die back in autumn, re-emerging with fresh new growth in spring.


• Protect young foliage from slugs and snails using your preferred method.

Notes: As this is a growers' mix, the specific varieties included are selected by the nursery and may vary depending on seasonal availability. This ensures you receive healthy, thriving plants that are well-suited to UK growing conditions.

Bring a burst of long-lasting colour and sweet fragrance to your garden with this set of three Erysimum 'Spring Feeling' perennial wallflower plants. Loved by bees and pollinators, this compact variety produces dense clusters of vibrant flowers that shift through shades of warm orange, apricot and soft lilac as they mature, creating a beautiful multi-toned display. A true cottage-garden favourite, Erysimum 'Spring Feeling' is easy to grow and rewards with an extended flowering season, often from early spring well into summer.

Each plant is supplied as an 11cm root-ball, ready for planting straight into borders, raised beds, rockeries or patio containers. With its neat, bushy habit and evergreen foliage, this wallflower provides year-round structure and interest even when not in bloom.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 × Erysimum 'Spring Feeling' plants (11cm root-ball each)

Key Features:

• Hardy perennial – comes back year after year
• Sweetly fragrant flowers attractive to bees and pollinators
• Long flowering period from spring into summer
• Compact, bushy growth habit – ideal for borders, rockeries and containers
• Evergreen foliage for year-round garden interest
• Low maintenance and easy to grow

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Erysimum 'Spring Feeling'


• Common Names: Wallflower, Perennial Wallflower


• Classification: Hardy Evergreen Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 30–40 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy Evergreen Perennial


• Perfect for: Borders, Rockeries, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Patio Pots


• Flowering Time: Spring to Summer (often with repeat flushes)


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Type: Well-Drained, Neutral to Alkaline


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial


• Foliage: Narrow, Dark Green Evergreen Leaves


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with free-draining soil for the best flowering results.
• Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils – add grit to clay-heavy ground to improve drainage.
• Trim back lightly after the main flush of flowers to encourage a tidy shape and potential re-bloom.
• Established plants are drought tolerant and require minimal watering once settled.

Notes: This listing is for the 'Spring Feeling' variety, known for its distinctive warm-toned, multi-coloured flower clusters and reliable perennial performance.

Bring colour, fragrance and flavour to your garden with this set of three Doone Valley Thyme plants. Thymus citriodorus 'Doone Valley' is a beautifully variegated, lemon-scented thyme prized for its ornamental dark green leaves splashed with golden-yellow markings. A compact, low-growing evergreen herb, it is equally at home in herb gardens, rockeries, gravel paths, containers and border edging.

In summer, clusters of small pale pink to lilac flowers appear, providing a valuable nectar source for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The aromatic, lemon-scented foliage can be used fresh or dried in cooking, making Doone Valley Thyme a versatile addition to any kitchen garden.

Each plant is supplied in a 1 litre pot with an established root-ball, ready to plant straight into your garden or outdoor containers.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 × Doone Valley Thyme plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre pot with established root-ball


• Outdoor garden ready

Growing Conditions:

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. Doone Valley Thyme thrives in light, sandy or gritty soils and does not enjoy sitting in waterlogged conditions. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape and encourage fresh new growth.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Thymus citriodorus 'Doone Valley'


• Common Names: Doone Valley Thyme, Lemon Thyme


• Classification: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Herb


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 10–15 cm × 25–30 cm


• Growth Habit: Low-Growing, Mat-Forming, Creeping


• Perfect For: Herb Gardens, Rockeries, Gravel Gardens, Border Edging, Containers, Patio Pots


• Flowering Time: Summer (small pale pink to lilac flowers)


• Planting Position: Full Sun


• Soil Type: Well-Drained, Light, Sandy or Gritty Soil


• Watering: Low – Drought Tolerant Once Established


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Foliage: Evergreen – Dark Green with Golden-Yellow Variegation, Lemon-Scented


• Culinary Use: Leaves can be used fresh or dried to add a subtle lemon flavour to dishes


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Notes: This listing is for the Doone Valley variety – a distinctive variegated, lemon-scented thyme with ornamental golden foliage.