Plant List C

Camassia cusickii Late spring flowering bulb with strong stems bearing spires of wisteria-blue flowers. Excellent in heavier, moist soils. Hardy bulb. Ht. 36” (1m). Camassia leichtlinii alba AGM The less-commonly seen white form of this bulb is easy to grow and the white flowers show up particularly well in the partial shade which it prefers. Hardy bulb flowering May/June. Ht. to 3’ (90cm). Camassia leichtlinii caerulea Late spring/early summer flowering hardy bulb with spikes of cool blue flowers to 3’ (90cm). Vigorous and capable of increasing rapidly. Any soil in partial shade. Camassia leichtlinii semi-plena A lovely semi-double form of the cream-flowered plant, offered only by specialist bulb suppliers. It is sterile, so never comes cheaply. Flowers early summer in an open situation, preferably in heavyish ground. 36”. Camassia quamash Blue Melody Spires of vivid violet-blue flowers above strikingly variegated green and yellow foliage. Hardy and easy early summer flowering bulb, excellent for naturalising. Ht.18” (45cm). Campanula alliarifolia Wands of creamy pendant bells rise from a compact rosette of heart-shaped, felted leaves. Summer flowering in sun/part shade. Ht. 24” (60cm) Spread 12” (60cm). Hardy perennial. Campanula grossekii Rare but easily cultivated species with many stems of violet-blue bellflowers in summer. Mature stems develop a pleasing reddish hue. HP for sun/part shade. Ht. to 3’ (90cm) Spread to 18” (45cm). Campanula lactiflora ‘Loddon Anna’ Soft, mauve-pink flowers on tall stems in summer. HP for sun/part-shade & moist, well-drained soil. Ht. 4’ (1.2m) Spread 2’ (60cm). Campanula latifolia macrantha Showy border perennial with large, purple bell-flowers in summer. Sun or semi-shade. Ht 3-4’ (1-1.2m) Spread 11/2‘ (45cm). Campanula makaschvilii Beautiful, rare plant, new to cultivation. Produces arching stems bearing large bells of pale pink lined with deepest pink & with pronounced flares. HP. Ht.18” (45cm). Campanula persicifolia ‘Chettle Charm’ A charming variety, the white bellflowers delicately flushed lavender at the rim. HP for sun/part shade. Ht. 3-4’ (1-1.3m) Spread 10” (20cm). Campanula persicifolia ‘Telham Beauty’ Hardy perennial forming a basal clump of bright green leaves from which rise slender spikes of nodding, light-blue, cup-shaped flowers. Ht. 3’ (1m). Sunny position preferred. Campanula poscharskyana ‘Lisduggan’ Lovely mauve-pink flowered cultivar of this vigorous, spreading bellflower. Ht. 6” (15cm) Spread indefinite. Summer flowering perennial for sun/part shade. Campanula poscharskyana Vigorous, spreading variety of bellflower. Ground-hugging foliage and violet-blue flowers in summer. HP. Ht.4-6” Spread indefinite. Campanula punctata rubriflora Soft, heart-shaped foliage, sometimes red on the undersides & stems. The lovely, bell-shaped flowers are pink with deep maroon spotting. Much sought-after hardy perennial for semi-shade. Ht 18” (45cm) Spreading habit. Campanula symphyandra ‘Osset’ Lovely variety with large, lilac bell flowers over a long season. Spreading, rambling habit and good in shade. HP. Ht.12” (30cm) Spread 24” (60cm). Campanula Takesimana Creamy bell-shaped flowers (June-Sept.) are faintly marked pink outside & heavily spotted maroon within. Sophisticated yet strong growing, spreading to form a sizeable clump in good soil. Partial shade. Ht 12” (30cm) Spread 24” (60cm) Hardy perennial. Campanula thyrsoides Yellow bellflower. Rare species bearing spikes of closely-packed, pale yellow flowers in early to mid-summer. Native of sub-alpine & alpine meadows. HB for moist but well-drained soil in sun/semi-shade. Ht. to 12” (30cm). Cardiocrinum giganteum Giant Himalayan Lily. Spectacular 10’ stems bearing up to 20 flowers of pure white with deep red throats. Needs time

to settle in deep, rich, moist soil in partial shade. Hardy, monocarpic bulb, producing offsets. Ht. to 10’ (3m) Spread 2.5-3.5’ (75cm-1.1m). Carex buchananii Eye-catching variety of sedge with arching, copper-coloured foliage, curled at the tips. Deep brown flowers in summer-autumn. Hardy perennial for well-drained soil in sun/part shade. Ht 30” (50cm) Spread 36” (90cm). Carex elata aurea Evergreen sedge with leaves of golden yellow, edged lime. Very hardy plant for moist soil in sun/part shade. Ht.18” (45cm). Carex testacea Glorious, glowing, brick red/orange foliage. Wonderful as a pot specimen or in prairie style plantings. HP. Ht.18” Catananche caerulea alba Lovely white-flowered form of Cupid’s Dart. Summer flowering HP for sun and well-drained soil. Ht.18” (45cm). Catananche caerulea Cupid’s Dart - narrow, grassy leaves and wiry stems bearing lavender-blue, daisy-like flowers in summer. Hardy perennial needing some sun. Ht 18-24” (45-60cm) Spread 12” (30cm) Centaurea montana Hardy perennial cornflower with blooms of vivid blue, centred indigo violet, set off by felted, soft grey-green leaves. Cut back hard after its first flowering, it will produce a fresh crop of leaves & flowers. Ht 24” (60cm) Spread 18” (45cm). Sun/part shade. Centranthus ruber ‘Rosy red’ Clusters of deep rose flowers rise from clumps of fleshy, glaucous leaves. An easy plant, thriving in exposed conditions & in thin or poor soil, often seeding in cracks or crevices & in dry stone walls. Ht 3’ (30cm) Spread 2’ (60cm) HP for sunny position. Centranthus ruber ‘Snowcloud’ Pure white, fragrant flower clusters on vigorous, bushy plants. Can reach 4’ (120cm) on good soil but quite happy in poorer conditions, where it will remain dwarf. Hardy perennial for sun. Centranthus ruber Generous clusters of cool pink flowers top stems of glaucous foliage over a long period in summer. Easy HP for sun, tolerating poor, thin soil but growing exuberantly on a richer diet. Ht. to 4’ (1.2m) Spread to 3’ (1m). Cerinthe major purpurescens Unique blue/purple flowers & lightly mottled blue-grey foliage make this plant a real border stunner. Half-hardy, but self-seeds reliably. Ht. to 24” (60cm). Chaerophyllum hirsutum roseum Desirable, pale pink cultivar of cow parsley - a must for the cottage or wild garden. Flowers late spring/early summer. Hardy perennial for sun/part shade. Ht.36” (90cm). Chionodoxa Blue Giant Bold spikes of intense sky-blue flowers make this a lovely addition to the spring garden. Hardy bulb for sun/part shade. Ht.6” (15cm). Chionodoxa forbesii ‘Pink Giant’ Early spring flowering bulb with star-like pink flowers with a white eye. Suitable for rock gardens or naturalising under shrubs. Provide well-drained soil in sun/part shade. Hardy. Ht.4-10” (10-25cm). Chionodoxa sardensis AGM Flowers of vivid gentian blue & an early flowering season (March) make this a ‘must have’ plant for every garden. Hardy bulb for sun/part shade. Ht.6” (15cm). Codonopsis clematidea Beautiful & unusual plant with deeply bell-shaped pendant flowers, blue-tinged white on the outside and veined brown-gold & black within. Blooms June-July in semi-shade. Ht 12-24” (30-60cm) Hardy perennial. Codonopsis ovata Tidy, erect variety and one of the best, with pale blue bellflowers, flared at the mouth & veined purple within. HP for sun/part shade & cool, moist but well-drained soil. Ht. to 1’ (30cm). Colchicum ‘Waterlily’ Autumn flowering bulb bearing enormous flowers of lilac-mauve, resembling waterlilies. Ideal amongst groundcover plants under trees or shrubs. Leaves appear in spring. Hardy bulb for some sun & any reasonable soil. Ht.5-6” (12-15cm). Commelina coelestis ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Unusual border plant producing flowers of vivid gentian blue in summer/early autumn. Easily grown in sun/part shade, dry/damp soil but mark its position as it emerges quite late in spring. Hardy perennial. Ht. 18-24” (45-60cm). Commelina coelestis Distinguished by its flowers of rich, pure blue - an elusive and sought-after colour, this uncommon, tuberous perennial blooms from summer into autumn. The tubers need frost protection. Ht. to 18” (45cm) Spread 12” (30cm). Convallaria majalis AGM (Lily-of-the-valley) Deliciously fragrant sprays of bell-shaped white flowers foiled by broad mid-dark green foliage in late spring. Hardy, rhizomatous perennial for moist, humus-rich soil & some sun. Ht.6” (15cm) Spread indefinite. Cortusa matthioli alba Seldom-offered relative of the primula family in its even rarer white flowered form. Stems of small, pendent, bell-like flowers in May/June. Hardy perennial for a shady spot in cool, humus-rich soil. Ht.6-10” (15-20cm). Cortusa matthioli pekinensis A rare treasure of a plant from the primula family, with soft, crinkled foliage and bearing nodding, rosy-magenta flowers in summer. Needs cool, humid conditions and humusy soil to thrive. Hardy perennial for shade. Ht. 10” (25cm). Corydalis solida Ferny foliage in late winter, followed by tubular, purplish-red flowers in early spring. This hardy, tuberous perennial dies down in summer so is ideal planted amongst late-emerging plants, such as hostas. Ht.6” (15cm). Cosmos atrosanguineus (Chocolate cosmos) Chocolate-scented blooms of maroon-crimson from mid-summer. Most desirable plant for borders or pots. Slightly tender, tuberous perennial needing a warm spot and some winter protection. Ht.24” (60cm) Spread 18” (45cm). Crambe Cordifolia Large but airy plant for border impact with elegance. Huge clouds of white flowers in summer are followed by shimmering seed-heads. Ht 8’ (2.5m) Spread 5’ (1.75m). Crinum powellii Wonderful, late flowering bulbous plant bearing many heads of fragrant, wide funnel-shaped pink blooms above strap-like foliage. Needs full sun and a sheltered position, together with a rich soil. Hardy bulb but plant deeply or apply winter mulch. Ht.3’ (1m) Spread 2’ (60cm). Crocosmia George Davison Glowing, deep golden-yellow flowers on this smaller cultivar, suitable for front of borders or the smaller garden. Hardy corm for a sunny site in any reasonable soil. Ht.24” (60cm). Cyclamen cilicium AGM Autumn flowering tuber. The dainty, honey-scented flowers of pink or white appear with, or often before, attractively marked, heart-shaped leaves. Provide humus-rich soil in sun or shade. Hardy. Ht.4” (10cm) Spread 2-4” (5-10cm). Cyclamen coum AGM Winter flowering tuber. Bright carmine pink flowers above heart-shaped leaves with silver patterning. Provide humus-rich soil in sun or shade. Hardy. Ht.4” (10cm) Spread 2-4” (5-10cm). Cynara cardunculus The cardoon makes a stately and highly decorative plant, from its arching clump of silver-grey leaves to the towering heads of purple-blue, thistle-like flowerheads. HP for sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Ht.6’ (2m) Spread 3’ (1m).