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aka Bugleweed

A beautiful groundcover with striking silvery wine colour foliage that deepens in colour in cooler temperatures. Topped with upright blue flower spikes through spring and into summer. Easily grown in most well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Evergreen

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aka Bugleweed

This ground cover is much larger and spreads more rapidly. The dark green leaves are tinged with purple. It spreads by surface runners in the same way as a strawberry plant and can spread indefinitely. Excellent for moist areas. Frost hardy and trouble-free.

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aka Bromeliad

This is a large Bromeliad with tough, leathery leaves that are slightly ribbed. Inflorescences can be over 2m tall, with many small white flowers. Originally from high altitude areas in Brazil it can tolerate quite cold nights and even a light frost. Also more sun-tolerant than many other Bromeliads

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aka Bromeliad

Large growing bromeliad with upright bracts of shiny red leaves. Flowers are red and yellow and can reach 2m in height. Thrives in warm position with protection from frost and will be brighter colour in sun.

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aka Ladys Mantle

Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' is larger and more robust than the species, forming mounds of lobed, grayish-green fuzzy leaves topped by airy yellow flowers in spring. It is best in moist soil in part shade. Great as a groundcover or for cutting.

The common name is the Lady Mantle.The wavy edged leaves are meant to represent the cloak or mantle that covered Mary as she travelled to Bethlehem.

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The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. A stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant. Can be used on bug bites, scratches, sunburn, acne, grazes, scarring tissue.

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aka Lemon verbena

Lemon Verbena. This open and rangy shrub will not win you over with its looks but will wow you with the delicious aromatic fragrance. Likes good drainage, sunlight and tolerant of light frost. Steep leaves in water to make a refreshing drink. Deciduous.

Give this plant a good tidy up every now and then with sharp secateurs - it will respond well. Small sprays of pale lavender flowers appear in summer but it is really the foliage that makes this shrub desirable.

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A smaller ginger with thick, lush, dark green foliage. The foliage is fragrant when rubbed. The compact growth habit makes it ideal for borders, under-storey filler, in pots and containers . Can be grown as an indoor plant. Evergreen.

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aka Princess Lily

With bright orange flowers and a golden yellow throat in mass these will make a stunning display in any garden or pot. A compact, clump forming, tuberous habit the dark green foliage will highlight the flowers. Good picking for vases or in a bouquet. Full sun. Perennial.

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aka Princess Lily

A compact, long-flowering perennial known for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers of orange flowers with a soft yellow throat from late spring through to autumn. With its bushy habit and lush green foliage, it is perfect for adding lasting colour to garden beds, borders, and containers. Perennial.

Ideal for a long lasting picked flower in a vase or in a bouquet.