(Greater burnet). 60 to 90 cms. Popular hardy perennial, forming clumps of pinnate leaves. Long-lastting, deep red bottle-brush like flowers in summer. Sun. Very popular in recent years. Winter dormant.
Height to 50 cms. Fragrant leaves and showy flowers that are a very good salmon colour. Flowers late spring onwards. Long flowering. Sun and good drainage. Attracts bees and butterflies. Beautiful variety.
Height to about 40 cms. Evergreen. Large white flowers with a green eye. Leathery type foliage. Good drainage essential. Suitable for under Rhododendrons or deciduous trees.
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. 30 seeds. 2023.
A lovely wee Geum that is dwarf in nature with small white hooded flowers. Very cute! Sun or part shade and well drained soil. Suits a rockery type situation. Flowers in spring and again spasmodically summer to late autumn. Semi dormant in winter.