There are about 150 different types of perennials and bulbs in the nursery including:
Rare plants and bulbs
Border perennials
Rockery plants
Woodland plants
Potted bulbs
There are a few seed varieties and plastic labels available for sale. Visitors can obtain a printed catalogue and are welcome to wander around and enjoy looking at the variety of lines on offer. Some photos are on display or online.
"Its been said that life is like a garden. Every small work of kindness and every thoughtful gesture is like a tiny seed. And when you plant these seeds, wonderful things can happen." - Tracey Donovan
Pretty upward-facing, short-spurred, bicoloured flowers. These are bushy, clump-forming perennial columbines that typically grow 45 to 60 cms tall and bloom in spring. Blue with contrasting white on the upper parts of the sepals. Sun or light shade. Winter dormant. Problems Susceptible to leaf miner. Aphids are a lesser problem. Potential disease problems include leaf spot, powdery mildew and rust. Foliage usually declines by mid-summer at which point it should be cut to the ground. Uses Borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, open shade gardens, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Also a good selection for a hummingbird garden. Continue to water plants after bloom to enjoy the ground cover effect of the foliage.
To 35 cms. Striking, nodding red and white spurred flowers late spring to early summer. Sun or light shade. Suits borders, woodland edges and cottage gardens. Attracts insects. Winter dormant.
(Painted Daisy). To 90 cms. Pink, single daisy flowers late spring/summer. Finely-cut, somewhat ferny foliage in a mound. Sun/semi-shade. Cut flowers last well. Cottage garden, mixed border. Dormant in winter.
Superior variety. To 50 cms when in flower. Mixed colours – red, orange, yellow and copper coloured shades. Sun or light shade. Suitable for moist areas and around ponds. Winter dormant.
To 30 cms. A lovely long display of single, deep rose, carmine red, long stemmed flowers with a pale yellow centre. Green ferny-like leaves. Attractive fluffy seedheads. Sun and good drainage. Suits rock garden, mixed border or edge of woodland. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Winter dormant.