This is a bold specimen perennial that needs a moist location. It forms a mound of large, rounded dark, shiny purple-black leaves. Taller stems appear in mid summer bearing clusters of bright golden-orange daisy flowers. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. Perennial.

An unusual centerpiece for a tub or large container. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting.

If you are looking for fabulous foliage then the leaves of the 'Tractor Seat' Ligularia are hard to beat. Large, glossy, green and textured, the leaves put on an outstanding display in a shady spot. Stems of yellow flowers in autumn-winter. Evergreen.

This plant is commonly known as Ligularia but is more correctly called Farfugium japonicum var giganteum

Rukuhia Beauty is the perfect, shade loving, groundcover for smaller gardens with its lush foliage of dark green. Likes moist earth and a dressing of slow release fert to support its growth periods. Low maintenance plant with high return, looks great planted enmasse. Perennial

Outstanding foliage plant with large lush rounded leaves decorated with yellow spots. The yellow daisy like flowers appear in summer but are not the main feature compared to the leaves. Will grow in sun or semi-shade, prefers soil that does not dry out too much in summer. Evergreen.

A clump forming striking perennial with big yellow spotted green leaves. This plants grows in sun or partially shade. Forms a great highlight in woodland areas. The yellow daisy like flowers appear in summer but are not the main feature compared to the leaves. Prefers not to dry out in summer.

This dark pink Statice flower that is papery to touch with white detail which flowers on tall delicate stems above a dark green foliage. Will be eye-catching in a coastal garden, cottage garden and can be picked and dried for flower arrangements with long lasting colour. Perennial

This Statice will add a fresh feel to the garden. With low, green foliage it will produce bright yellow papery flowers on tall stems. This cheerful perennial is ideal for a picking garden, cottage or coastal where they can be picked fresh or dried for arrangements. Perennial.

With a nice base of green leaves this Statice has tall flowering stems of large clusters that are very pale, pearly light-blue papery flowers. It looks lovely among pastel shades in the garden for a soft fairy atmosphere. Ideal for picking fresh or to hang and dry for a papery bouquet. Perennial.

A lovely perennial that produces tall flowering stems above green leaves and have large, full clusters of pastel-lavender papery blooms with white details. Its unique colours bring height and elegance to a cottage garden or coastal garden that are ideal for picking as they are long lasting fresh or dry.

A perennial, clumping Statice that has a rosette of large leathery leaves topped off in summer with stems of small purple flowers. Lovely to pick and excellent for drying. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot. Perfect for coastal gardens.