ROSE COTTAGE PLANTS Catalogue

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Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ Handsome, bronze-green leaves show off the large, scarlet flowers to perfection. Summer-autumn flowering tuberous perennial for a sunny site & rich, well-drained soil. Half-hardy - provide winter protection on favoured sites or lift after first frost. Ht. & spread 3’ (1m).

Dahlia Edinburgh Voluptuous heads of rich, claret petals, tipped white, make this a stunning plant for the border & for cutting. HH tuber for sun & rich, well-drained soil. Ht.3’ (1m).

 

Dahlia ‘Ellen Houston’ Glowing, rich orange blooms sit strikingly above dark, bronzed foliage. Summer-autumn flowering tuberous perennial for a sunny site & rich, well-drained soil. Half-hardy - provide winter protection on favoured sites or lift after first frost. Ht.& spread 18” (45cm).

Dahlia ‘Fascination’ Lilac-pink flowers set off by dark foliage makes for a striking border plant. Summer-autumn flowering tuberous perennial for sun and rich, well-drained soil. Half-hardy so provide winter protection in favoured sites or lift after the first frost. Ht.& spread 26” (65cm).

Dahlia merckii Hardy variety producing tall, elegant stems topped by many single flowers of pale pink throughout summer. HP for sun & rich, well-drained but moist soil. Ht. 4’ (1.3m) or more.

Dicentra bacchenal Unusual & choice form of ‘Bleeding Heart’ with ferny foliage and deep carmine flowers over a long period in spring/summer. Hardy perennial for part shade. Ht 1’ (30cm), spreading habit.

Dicentra spectabilis alba A cool, elegant beauty, with fresh green, ferny foliage and pure white heart-shaped flowers which hang gracefully from arching stems. Hardy perennial for partial shade. Ht. 2-2.5’ (60-75cm).

Dicentra spectabilis Arching stems bearing heart-shaped flowers of deep pink and white in spring and early summer. Hardy perennial for part shade. Ht.30” (75cm) Spread 20” (50cm).

Digitalis ‘Camelot Cream’ New F1 hybrid variety with densely-packed stems of cream flowers with maroon-speckled throats in summer. Provide good soil in partial shade for this hardy, shortlived perennial. Ht. to 3’ (90cm).

Digitalis davisiana Recent introduction from the eastern Mediterranean with attractive, netted flowers of soft orange. Rare perennial foxglove for a sunny spot. Ht.2’ (60cm).

Digitalis dubia A shorter growing foxglove, useful for smaller gardens or for the border front. The flowers are large, pink/purple and heavily spotted within. Uncommon hardy biennial for sun/part shade. Ht. 12-18” (30-45cm).

Digitalis ferruginea Exotic, orchid-like blooms of orange-brown & white on spires 2-4’ (60-130cm) high. Flowers mid-late summer in semi-shade. Hardy perennial/biennial.

Digitalis grandiflora Uncommon but easy, perennial species of foxglove with large, pale yellow flowers, netted maroon within. Hardy and happy in most soils in sun/part shade. Ht.24” (60cm).

Digitalis laevigata graeca Seldom offered form of foxglove with unusual apricot-bronze flowers with darker veining. Hardy perennial for full sun and well-drained soil. Ht.24-30” (60-75cm).

Digitalis lanata Many-flowered spikes of orchid-like creamy flowers, with soft, purplish-brown netting, on sturdy stems. Reliably perennial species for a sunny spot. Ht.3’ (90cm).

Digitalis lutea A sophisticated & unusual member of the foxglove family. From an almost-evergreen clump of narrow, strap-like leaves rise stems bearing dainty, palest yellow flowers in June/July. Sun/part shade. Ht 24” (60cm) Spread 12”(30cm) Hardy perennial

Digitalis mertonensis The Strawberry Foxglove - with large blooms the colour of crushed strawberries. Hardy perennial variety for sun/part shade. Ht.30” (75cm) Spread 12” (30cm).

Digitalis obscura Unusual, shrubby species of foxglove from Spain, bearing flowers of bright amber with red spotting. Hardy perennial for a well-drained, sunny site. Ht. 18” (45cm).

Digitalis parviflora Perennial Mediterranean species bearing spires of small chocolate-coloured flowers in summer. Evergreen HP for partial shade & moist but well-drained soil. Ht. To 36” (90cm).

Digitalis purpurea ‘Dwarf Red’ Ideal for the smaller garden, this foxglove grows to just 24-30” (60-75cm) and carries spikes of an unusual dark red colour. Hardy biennial for sun/part shade.

Digitalis purpurea Apricot A lovely shade of the stately foxglove. Sun/partial shade. Ht 5’ (150cm) Spread 15’ (40cm) Hardy biennial.

Digitalis purpurea Giant Spotted Large flowered variety of foxglove, the blooms having distinctly spotted throats. HB. Ht.4’

Digitalis purpurea Primrose A pretty colour selection in our native foxglove. Lovely alongside blue-flowered plants. HB for sun/part shade. Ht. to 3’ (100cm).

Digitalis purpurea Sutton’s Apricot Beautiful soft apricot spires of flowers in this variety. HB Ht.4’

Digitalis thapsi Rarely offered, this perennial, Mediterranean species of foxglove bears lax racemes of pale pink, purple or cream flowers, sometimes spotted red within, from June - Sept. HP for sun/part shade. Ht.2’ (60cm).

Digitalis viridiflora Unusual variety of foxglove with greenish-yellow, veined flowers. Any soil in semi-shade. Hardy perennial. Ht 21/2-3’ (75-100cm).

Doronicum orientale (caucasicum) Leopard’s Bane. Delightful addition to the spring garden with its cheerful yellow daisy flowers. Prefers moist, fertile soil in sun/part shade. HP. Ht.18” (45cm) Spread 12” (30cm).

Dutch Iris ‘Bronze Beauty’ A stunning new colour for the border. Bulbous, spring flowering in sun/part shade. Ht.12” (30cm).

Dutch Iris ‘Frans Hals’ Bulbous, spring flowering iris with lovely violet blue/amber yellow blooms. Ht.12” (30cm).

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