From high on the mountains of the Canary Islands comes this ancestral relative of garden wallflowers. Long, almost ever-blooming spikes of pinkish-lilac flowers, open on slender stems, above fine, grey-green foliage, which forms a low dense shrub, much wider than it is tall. It is completely drought tolerant in summer, thus ideal for a very sunny, well drained soil. It will also grow quite happily in all but the wettest, shadiest sites. It is very low maintenance, needing no dead heading, spent flower heads virtually disappearing. ... Learn More

Strong branching stems, bearing thick, leathery, weather-proof grey leaves reach upwards, before opening their buds to reveal a very long succession of sizeable colour-changing flowers in shades of orange, occasionally shading to mauve. Constant breeding, including with Bowles' Mauve, has produced the latest and largest of our innovative releases. This magnificent shrubby wallflower relative grows thick, woody stems, and can reach up to nearly a meter in height, and planted in a sheltered spot can live for many years. Finally, towering above normal wallflowers, it opens its flowers over an ex ... Learn More

Cluster of bright yellow, scented flowers open on thin stems bearing narrow leaves and later twisted seed pods. A rare species in the wild, it is occasionally encountered on rocky ridges, where it is known as the 'sand-dwelling wallflower'. It likes gritty, well drained soil and flowers from mid spring to early summer. Native to British Columbia, Washington and Oregon, it is found at high elevations from 900 to 2200 m in the Cascade and Olympic Mountains as well as on Vancouver Island. ... Learn More

Compact, semi-perennial plants display upwards-pointing spires of semi-opened flowers, rather resembling candles! These most unusual and quite unique wallflowers come in a variety of red, yellow, and colours in between, and are a complete novelty. Seedlings from them will continue to produce similar freakish combinations of flowers, so we do not recommend them for wallflower purists! Very few viable seeds are produced. We respectfully point out that all of our hybrid seed, by its very nature, may produce occasional freaks and oddities. If you discover something remarkable, and are happy to do ... Learn More

This lovely tree from the Himalayas has both a prickly trunk and also branches, which display beautiful orange-red flower clusters. It is relatively tough, and can be overwintered at a minimum of 5 degrees Celsius. The name coral tree is used as a collective term for this group of trees, as the growth of the branches can resemble the shape of sea coral. ... Learn More

Erythrina caffra, commonly known as the African Coral Tree, enchants with its vibrant coral-colored flowers that bloom in clusters during the spring. These tubular blossoms, ranging from intense orange-red to coral hues, create a visually stunning spectacle, attracting pollinators and adding a burst of color to any landscape. featuring large, compound leaves that intricately divide, forming a lush canopy. This foliage not only provides an attractive backdrop to the brilliant flowers but also offers shade and visual interest, enhancing the overall allure of the tree. Native to South Africa, Ery ... Learn More

This exquisite, hardy, bulbous plant has leaves that are attractively mottled with purple-brown blotches, and beautiful, drooping, bright pink flowers with reflexed petals, making a stunning combination of colours that will add plenty of beauty to your garden. Once established it will slowly, if you are lucky, spread by seeding gently. It is called the Dog's Tooth Violet" as the bulbs do indeed resemble dogs' teeth! ... Learn More

One of the most beautiful lilies you can grow, making spreading colonies of large, fragrant, golden flowers with very prominent golden stamens which appear reliably early each spring as the snow melts. In the wild it can be found in subalpine mountain meadows, slopes, and clearings from California to Alberta to New Mexico, but also at low elevations in the Columbia River Gorge. Bulbs are eaten by grizzly bears and also the native American tribal folk, but we do not recommend this.......... ... Learn More

White flowers, ageing to palest pink, have recurved tepals which face the ground so that their points face upward, both the flower and the throat being enhanced with strong orange to brown marks. It has a striking resemblance to Erythronium revolutum, with widely split, recurving style branches, which are unique to these two, and it is quite as attractive and desirable as that fabulous species. The large, heavily mottled leaves are lightly bronzed. ... Learn More

The fabled "Trout Lily" is perhaps the choicest of all erythroniums. Lily-like, palest peach, spring flowers open for a long period above leaves beautifully mottled in purple, brown and white. A valuable and very long-lived plant that will self-seed very gently making splendid drifts over time. ... Learn More

Spikes of vivid, wide-open, dark pink flowers, with spreading petals open from March until May. This stunning form, which has deep green leaves with strong purple marbling and patterning below, is one of the very best of all of the Erythroniums, and remains one of the most sought-after members of the lily family forming large clumps as the bulbs divide. ... Learn More

The fabled "trout lily" is perhaps the choicest of all erythroniums. Lily-like spring flowers in a variety of shades of pink open for a long period above leaves beautifully mottled in purple, brown and white. A valuable and very long-lived plant that will self-seed very gently making splendid drifts over time. ... Learn More

A generous selection of these gorgeous plants with flowers in colours from cream and yellow to pink, all are spectacular, and even the leaves are attractive, being beautifully marbled and blotched. Once established these plants make very valuable, slowly increasing hardy clumps, which flower reliably each spring before dying completely away to underground tubers by midsummer. ... Learn More

Escallonia pulverulenta, commonly known as the Chilean escallonia, is a splendid evergreen shrub. This particular species belongs to the family Escalloniaceae. With a moderate growth rate, Escallonia pulverulenta typically reaches a height of 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) and spreads to about 6 feet (1.8 meters). Its compact and bushy form makes it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or as a standalone specimen. The shrub boasts small, glossy, dark green leaves with a subtle serrated edge. The foliage releases a sweet fragrance when brushed against, adding a sensory delight to ... Learn More

This is a vigorous bushy, spreading annual with finely divided blue-green leaves and showy orange, yellow or sometimes red flowers in summer. Once established in a hot garden these will self-seed, coming up reliably year after year. ... Learn More