Summer Bulbs & Plants

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.

Rudbeckia hirta - ‘Prairie Sun’ (Black-Eyed Susan) is part of our autumn colour perennials collection.

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Prairie Sun’, commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

Aster - ‘Little Carlow’ is part of our autumn colour perennials collection.

Aster ‘Little Carlow’ (cordifolius hybrid) is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

Lamprocapnos spectabilis - ‘Alba’ (Bleeding Heart) is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Alba’, commonly known as Bleeding Heart, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

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.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

Digitalis grandiflora (Large Yellow Foxglove) is part of our cottage garden perennials collection.

Digitalis grandiflora, commonly known as Large Yellow Foxglove, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

Echinacea purpurea - ‘White Swan’ (Coneflower) is part of our sun & pollinator perennials collection.

Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’, commonly known as Coneflower, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

Salvia - ‘Blue Spire’ (Russian Sage) is part of our sun & pollinator perennials collection.

Salvia ‘Blue Spire’, commonly known as Russian Sage, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

Astilbe × arendsii - ‘Fanal’ is part of our shade & woodland perennials collection.

Astilbe × arendsii ‘Fanal’ is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.

Agastache - ‘Black Adder’ (Giant Hyssop) is part of our sun & pollinator perennials collection.

Agastache ‘Black Adder’, commonly known as Giant Hyssop, is supplied as bare roots in flexible pack sizes for individual planting or natural-looking groups.

Browse its linked perennial collection, sunlight and garden-use filters to find compatible planting companions for a more considered border.