This miniature species has flowers with broad petals arranged in sideways-facing clusters of chrome-yellow over thin grassy leaves. Its big attraction though is the overpoweringly strong scent. It prefers a sunny site with good drainage. ... Learn More

We grow several varieties of the earliest-flowering, overwhelmingly fragrant narcissus. The perfume hits you when you inspect our beds of these gorgeous varieties, many of them double-flowered or multicoloured. They spread their flowering over an extended period from early March, and sometimes into May, more than a dozen of the best commercial varieties performing making a stunning sight. Most produce no fertile seeds, but we collect any ripe capsules carefully from the ones that do, even if only a few hard black seeds per plant. Every sparingly produced seed is carefully collected before bein ... Learn More

This is the dwarf form of the extremely hardy variety that grows wild in South Wales, and is described as having perfect proportions. With bright yellow flowers it is ideal for planting into rough grass or meadows where it will spread and self-seed when left undisturbed. The tidy appearance makes it equally good for beds and borders throughout the garden. ... Learn More

An aquatic flowering plant, with delicate white flowers blooming from May to July. A peppery salad herb crop popular in the UK, it can be easily grown in a container or pond, giving a regular harvest throughout the year, as long as the plant roots remain in water. Attractive to pollinators, especially hoverflies. ... Learn More

Cascades of white, pendulous, bell-shaped flowers, strikingly marked with purple and green, sit atop strong, tall stems in early summer. Later, intriguingly, the pollinated seedheads all point skywards, like little spaceships waiting to lift off! ... Learn More

This is a fascinating species with large, bell-shaped, off-white flowers, flushed green and purple, hanging down from drooping stalks at the top of stout stems but, after pollination, stand erect. Perfect for flower arrangers, particularly those who enjoy dried flowers, with the dried seed heads adding interest to a display. Frost hardy, these plants require a sunny and partially shaded site and can be grown in rough grass or borders in any moderately fertile soil that is neither too dry nor waterlogged. They can be propagated by freely produced offsets in late summer or by seed in autumn ... Learn More

The intense lemon perfume produced by this dwarf catmint will puzzle even the most determined of cats. A select rockery or hot border plant. Mauve flowers and silver-grey leaves form a low mound. ... Learn More

This little known but most welcome newcomer pushes up bright spikes of deep violet blue flowers over a very long period on compact fragrant leaved plants. It will grow anywhere but thrives best in a hot, well-drained position. ... Learn More

With grey-green foliage and long-lasting spikes of blue-violet flowers, Catmint is perfect for groundcover, rockeries or edging for paths. It requires little care and is almost pest and disease free. Very hardy and an early bloomer, it has an enduring popularity in British gardens. Cats go mad for this aromatic hardy perennial so beware if you own a cat and you don't want your plants sat on! ... Learn More

A huge catmint, dwarfing "Six Hills Giant". Thick strong stems with fragrant leaves and long spikes of purple-blue flowers in summer and autumn. For the back of a hot border or fill the corner of the courtyard to impress your visitors. ... Learn More

New to cultivation. Collected on the recent Alpine Garden Society China Expedition. (A.C.E.1611). Disproportionately large flowerheads with prominent lipped blue and white flowers, with rough fragrant leaves. A little (actually a medium sized) beauty! Also known as Stewart's Catmint, this rare and exotic perennial herb is the perfect addition for those seeking a distinctive touch to their outdoor space. This uncommon plant adds an elegant touch to your garden, setting it apart from the usual varieties. Suitable for gardeners of all levels, grow this plant effortlessly and enjoy its graceful bl ... Learn More

This lovely Japanese plant from Honshu has a more compact, upright habit than many catmints, bearing fat spikes of unusually large flared pinkish-blue trumpets on stubby spikes above sweetly fragrant foliage. This treasure is one of the very largest flowered catmints, and being native to damp areas of Japan, it is also more tolerant of moisture than other species. ... Learn More

Originating from China and Burma, with rich pink, saucer-shaped flowers, with darker spotting, this is a beautiful and delicate addition to the garden. Preferring partial shade and well drained to moist soil. ... Learn More

The first year sees an unimpressive little green cushion which miraculously grows bigger and bigger all autumn. In late winter hundreds of buds swell, on prostrate, extending, radiating stems heralding a long early spring display of countless primrose yellow blossoms when very little else is yet in flower. ... Learn More

Strong spikes of large, flared, china-blue, outwards-facing bells arise on this choice, early summer-flowering lily-relative. It can make an impressive clump in a well-drained bed, and is especially suited to life in a large container which, in two or three years, it will fill with bulbs. ... Learn More