There are about 150 different types of perennials and bulbs in the nursery including:
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
Large plants. Height to 35 cms. Fragrant single blooms spring to autumn. Fringed petals of bright cranberry red with a contrasting rose-pink eye. Great for rockery or edging. Attractive to butterflies. Sun.
Height to 30 cms. Spring emergng fern-like leaves with arching stems carrying pink blooms. Woodland ground cover. Winter dormant.
MAY NEED COLLECTED OCTOBER ONWARDS WHILE ACTIVELY GROWING AND FLOWERING. (Bleeding Heart). To 90 cms. Clump forming, hardy perennial with fleshy roots and pale green leaves. Arching, fleshy stems produces racemes of pink flowers shaped like a locket, from mid spring to mid summer. Partial shade best, not too wet. Winter dormant.
(Bleeding Heart). To 1.2 metres. Clump forming, hardy perennial with fleshy roots and pale green leaves. Arching, fleshy stems produces racemes of pure white flowers shaped like a locket, from mid spring to mid summer. Partial shade best, not too wet. Winter dormant.
Height 30 to 60 cms. Golden, fern-like foliage. Pink Bleeding heart flowers in spring. Winter dormant.
(Burning Bush). Year 2 plants. To 90 cms. Highly fragrant, white, 5-petalled flowers in early summer. These may take two more years to flower. They and the unripe fruit, produce an aromatic, volatile oil which may be ignited in hot weather. Sun. Rare, specimen plant and not seen in garden centres. Best planted in permanent position where you can brush past this. Winter dormant.