Architectural, Foliage & Container Perennials

Hosta - ‘Patriot’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Hosta ‘Patriot’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Agapanthus ‘Polar Ice’ brings crisp, white flower heads to summer borders and containers, offering a clean, modern look that pairs beautifully with grasses, salvias, and Mediterranean-style planting.

This clump-forming perennial produces upright stems topped with rounded umbels of trumpet-shaped blooms, creating strong vertical accents and reliable colour through the warmest part of the year.

Plant in full sun in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. A warm, sheltered position is best, and agapanthus also performs superbly in containers where drainage can be carefully controlled.

Water regularly during active growth and feed in summer to support flowering. In colder areas, mulch the crown in winter or move containers under cover, then remove spent stems after flowering.

Excellent for pots, sunny borders, and cutting gardens, ‘Polar Ice’ provides pollinators with nectar and brings long-lasting, architectural interest to outdoor spaces from midsummer into early autumn.

Agapanthus africanus 'Dokter Brouwer' brings generous drumstick heads of blue‑lilac trumpets above neat, strap-shaped foliage in midsummer. It’s a simple way to add structure and cool colour to sunny borders, gravel gardens and large patio pots.

This variety stays compact enough for containers, yet still feels architectural. Plant it in a warm, sheltered spot and you’ll get sturdy stems that hold their shape in wind and rain, giving you weeks of colour and a lovely cut‑flower option.

Agapanthus enjoy sun and a fertile, moisture-retentive soil that drains freely. In pots, use a loam-based compost and avoid overpotting—slightly snug roots often encourage better flowering. Try pairing with ornamental grasses, salvias or lavender for an effortless summer look. Once established it copes well with short dry spells, but flowers best with regular moisture.

Water well while the plant is establishing, then keep it evenly moist through summer, especially in containers. Feed monthly with a high‑potassium fertiliser and remove spent flower heads if you’d like a tidier display. The nectar-rich blooms are also a magnet for bees.

In colder areas, give evergreen agapanthus extra winter protection: mulch the crown, wrap containers, or move pots to a frost-free place until spring. Divide crowded clumps in spring to refresh growth and create new plants for other parts of the garden.

Kniphofia ‘Sunningdale Yellow’ produces elegant spikes of warm yellow flowers that fade to orange tones, bringing bold summer colour and vertical structure to sunny borders and gravel gardens.

Growing to around 0.5–1m tall in flower, it forms a clump of strap-like foliage and sends up multiple spikes through summer, making it a reliable performer for long-season impact in hot borders.

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil and choose a warm, sheltered position where winter wet is minimal. Kniphofia performs best where it isn’t shaded and where drainage is sharp in colder months.

Water to establish, then only in prolonged drought. Feed in spring and remove spent flower stems to encourage more blooms; tidy old leaves in spring as new growth appears for a clean finish.

Perfect for prairie-style borders and wildlife gardens, this red-hot poker pairs beautifully with grasses and echinacea, and it is also a strong pollinator plant in mid to late summer.

Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose) is part of our winter & early-spring perennials collection.

Helleborus orientalis, commonly known as Lenten Rose, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Hemerocallis - ‘Frans Hals’ (Daylily) is part of our cottage garden perennials collection.

Hemerocallis ‘Frans Hals’, commonly known as Daylily, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a charming miniature hosta grown chiefly for its rounded, blue-grey leaves, which form a neat, dense clump ideal for shady containers, front-of-border positions and small-space planting.

In summer it carries short stems of lavender flowers above the foliage, adding a soft seasonal lift without distracting from the plant's tidy, compact form.

Plant in partial shade in humus-rich soil that stays evenly moist but drains well, and protect young shoots from slugs while the plant establishes.

Water during dry spells, especially in pots, and remove old leaves in late winter or early spring before the new foliage emerges.

Hosta - ‘Big Daddy’ is part of our foliage & container perennials collection.

Hosta ‘Big Daddy’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Hosta ‘Frances Williams’ is a much-loved perennial for shade, combining bold, puckered leaves with attractive variegation that brightens borders, woodland edges, and containers throughout the growing season.

The broad, heart-shaped foliage forms a generous clump and provides strong ground cover, while pale lilac summer flowers rise above the leaves on tall stems, adding a softer, seasonal highlight.

Plant in partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. A sheltered position helps prevent leaf scorch, and consistent moisture supports the best leaf colour and overall plant performance.

Water well in dry weather, mulch in spring to retain moisture, and remove old foliage once it dies back. Slug protection is helpful in spring, and clumps can be divided every few years to rejuvenate plants.

Perfect for shade borders and underplanting, this hosta also works beautifully in large pots and brings a calm, architectural feel to planting designs where flowers are secondary to foliage impact.

Hosta - ‘Halcyon’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Hosta ‘Halcyon’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’ is a shade-loving perennial prized for its shimmering, silver-patterned leaves and delicate forget-me-not style blue flowers that appear in spring, lifting woodland borders and shady pots.

Forming a tidy clump, it reaches around 30–50cm in height and gradually spreads to create a generous patch of foliage. It’s a brilliant, low-effort plant for brightening darker corners all season long.

Plant in light to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. It copes with a wide range of soil types, but appreciates consistent moisture during the growing season.

Water during dry spells, especially in the first year, and mulch in spring to keep roots cool and soil moisture steady. Remove old leaves as new growth appears to keep clumps looking fresh.

Ideal for woodland planting, shady borders and large containers, ‘Jack Frost’ pairs beautifully with hellebores, epimediums and spring bulbs, and is also a great ground-cover plant in dappled shade.

Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans is a classic shade perennial prized for its bold, heavily textured foliage that adds structure to borders, woodland gardens, and large containers from spring right through autumn.

Forming a broad, clump-forming mound, this hosta develops blue-grey leaves that become even more impressive as the plant matures, creating a strong backdrop for neighbouring flowers and underplanting.

Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in a sheltered spot with partial shade. It performs best where the ground stays evenly moist, especially during the first growing season.

Water regularly in dry spells, mulch in spring to conserve moisture, and remove tired foliage as it dies back. Protect emerging growth from slugs and snails, and divide congested clumps every few years.

Ideal for shady borders and underplanting, hostas also provide valuable cover for beneficial wildlife and bring a calm, architectural feel to planting schemes where flowers can be harder to achieve.

Hosta - ‘June’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Hosta ‘June’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Polygonatum multiflorum, commonly known as Solomon's Seal, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Euphorbia polychroma (Spurge) is part of our architectural foliage perennials collection.

Euphorbia polychroma, commonly known as Spurge, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Helleborus argutifolius (Holly-Leaved Hellebore) is part of our winter & early-spring perennials collection.

Helleborus argutifolius, commonly known as Holly-Leaved Hellebore, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Liriope muscari (Lilyturf) is part of our ground-cover perennials collection.

Liriope muscari, commonly known as Lilyturf, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian Bugloss) is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Brunnera macrophylla, commonly known as Siberian Bugloss, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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Hosta - ‘Sum and Substance’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

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