Perennials D - G
Dicentra cucullaria White flowers the outer petals wide, spreading at the base.
Finely divided leaves. For cool leafy soil in the shade. 3 - 6 inches.
1 litre £2. 50
Dicentra 'Luxuriant' Spreading tufted perennial. In early summer it produces
arching sprays of pendant heart shaped bright red flowers above finely cut grey
green leaves. Grows 1 - 1.5 feet.
2 litre £3. 50
Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding heart) Early summer
flowering perennial which
produces deep pink and white heart shaped flowers. 2 - 2. 5 feet tall.
2 litre £4. 80
Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' Pendant heart shaped white flowers spring and
summer. Semi shade and moist well drained soil. 3 ft
2 litre pots £4.80
Dictamnus albus var purpureus (burning bush)
Upright perennial which in
early summer bears stiff spikes of fragrant purplish - pink flowers with long
stamens. Up to 3 feet. 2 litre £6. 00
Dierama robustum (Angels fishing rod) Nodding
pink tubular flowers on
pendulus stems in summer. Narrow grey-green grass type leaves. Likes
sun and soil which is moist in summer. 4 - 5 feet 2 litre £5. 50
Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' Large deep pink daisy
flowers with prominent
central cone flowers July - October. Grows up to 2 feet.
2 litre £3. 50
Epimedium x perralchicum Heart shaped evergreen
leaves and rich yellow
flowers on slender stems late spring- early summer. Height 1 foot.
2 litre £3. 50
Eranthis hyemalis (winter aconite) Cup shaped yellow flowers late winter to
spring. Naturalizes well under deciduous trees. Grows 2 - 4 inches.
9 cm £2. 00
Eremurus stenophyllus Long racemes of bright acid
yellow flowers in summer
as the strap shaped leaves die back. Cover crowns in winter with a mulch.
4 - 5 feet.
2 litre £4. 50
Eremurus x isabellinus Ruiter hybrids Spikes of cup
shaped flowers the colours
range from brown, white, yellow and pink. Very rich. Up to 4 feet. Mulch in
winter. 2 litre £4. 00
Eremurus x isabellinus Shelford hybrids Long spikes
of flowers ranging from
orange, sulphur yellow, salmon and brown early summer. Mulch in winter.
3 - 4 feet. 2 litre £4. 00
Erodium chrysanthum Pale green ferny leaves which remain in winter set off
the delicate creamy yellow cup shaped flowers in summer. Grows to about
4 inches. 1 litre £3. 00
Eryngium planum Deep blue thistle like flowers in
summer. Good for cutting.
Sun and well drained soil. 2 - 3 feet.
2 litre £3. 50
Erythronium pagoda Robust spring flowering tuber with faintly mottled
glossy leaves. Pale yellow pendant flowers with reflexed petals up to 10
per stem. Height up to 1 foot
Temporally out of stock 2 litre deep £3. 50
Eucomis bicolour ( pineapple plant) A summer flowering bulbous plant.
Unusual spikes of greenish/white purple edged flowers above glossy strap
shaped leaves. Enjoys sun and well drained soil. A mulch in winter would
be beneficial. Grows 1 - 2 feet. 2 litre £4.00
Eupatorium cannabinum Stately perennial with large
clusters of pink
flowers July to September. Grows 2 - 4 feet.
2 litre £3. 50
Filipendula purpurea A natve of Japan this 4 feet high water side plant has
feathery plumes of reddish purple flowers in mid summer.
2 litre £3. 50
Filipendula rubra Feathery plumes of pink flowers in
mid summer. Given
wet soil this plant will grow quite vigorously. Up to 6 feet
2 litre £3. 50
Fritillaria meleagris Spring flowering bulb has bell shaped prominently
chequered flowers in shades of pinkish / purple or white. Up to 1 foot.
1 litre £2. 50
Galanthus elwersii Late winter flowering bulb with
semi erect basal,
grey-green leaves that widen towards the tips. The inner petals of the white
flowers bears green marks at the apex and base, which may merge.4-6 inches
1 litre £1. 80
Galtonia candicans (summer hyacinth) Spikes of up to
30 pendant white
flowers from late summer to autumn. Grows 3 - 4 feet.
2 litre £3. 50
Galtonia viridiflora Up to 30 pendant pale green flowers in summer
green strap shaped leaves, grows 3 - 4 feet.
2 litre £3.50
Geranium himalayense 'Plenum' Lavender blue double
flowers in June
and July. Spreads gradually without being invasive. Up to 1 foot.
2 litre £3. 80
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Bevans Variety' Deep magenta pink flowers and
aromatic foliage. Makes very good ground cover, suppressing most weeds.
6 - 10 inches. 3 litre £3. 50
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' White flowers with prominent stamens
from pink buds. Aromatic foliage, good ground cover. 6 10 inches.
3 litre £3. 50
Geum rivale (water avens) Delicate nodding orange - pink flowers from May
to September. Semi shade moist or wet soil. Up to 1 foot.
2 litre £3. 50
Gladiolus illyricus Spikes of 3 - 10 reddish pink flowers with attractive
streaks
on the lower petals. Flowers from April to August. Sun and well drained soil.
1 - 2 ft
1 litre pots £4.00
Gladiolus papilio Deep cup shaped white suffused violet flowers from
summer to autumn. Likes sun and well drained soil. Up to 3 feet.
Unusual for a Gladioli is that it is hardy.
2 litre £4. 80
