Perennials

Lathrys latifolius 'White Pearl'

$10.00

Sun or partial shade. To one metre +. Fertile humus rich, well drained soil. Smothered in showy clusters of pure white, sweet pea-like flowers among grey-green leaves. A vigorous climber, it looks lovely scrambling over a sunny wall or through a hedge or evergreen shrub, although initially it needs to be tied into supports. No fragrance. Cut back the plant to ground level in early spring. Winter dormant.

Lathrys latifolius 'Red Pearl'

$10.00

Rare perennial sweet pea. Heavy trusses of bright red, fleshy, substantial flowers on long strong stems which grow for a long time in summer. Climber. Winter dormant.

Lathrys latifolius 'Pink Pearl'

$10.00

Rare perennial sweet pea. Heavy trusses of pale pink, fleshy, substantial flowers on long strong stems which grow for a long time in summer. Sun. Climber. Winter dormant.

Knautia 'Egyptian Rose'

$13.00

To 70cms when in flower. An unusual and captivating perennial bearing a lengthy display over the warmer months of deep crimson, pin-cushion style flowers. Particularly suited to informal drifts of 2-3 plants in mixed or wildflower gardens. Attractive to butterflies and useful as a cut flower for fresh floral arrangements. Sun. Winter dormant.

Jasione laevis

$10.00

To 20 cms. Forms a low tuft or mound of grey-green leaves, bearing balls of violet-blue flowers for weeks on end that look similar to a Scabious or Pincushion Flower. Prefers an acidic, well drained soil. Excellent in a rock garden but suitable for a border or edging a pathway. Remove faded flowers to promote more buds to form. Sun to part shade.

Iris setosa purple/white

$9.00

30 to 40 cms in height. Pretty purple and white flowers with darker veining. Sun and good drainage.

Iris setosa - purply blue - 20 pieces

$60.00

20 pieces. Purply Blue. 60 to 80 cms in flower. Late spring to early summer flowering. Sun. Clump forming.

Iris Higo 'Sea Fury'

$12.00

(Japanese Iris). Stunning variety with pale blue flowers with fine white edging. Sun, average to moist soil. 80 to 90 cms in height. Winter dormant.

Inula ensifolia

$10.00

20 to 40 cms in height. Full sun. Suits rock garden. Bright yellow daisies over several weeks. Attracts butterflies. Winter dormant.