Eccremocarpus scaber Climber with ferny foliage & orange tubular flowers from early summer to autumn. May be cut back to ground level in harsh winters but usually regrows rapidly in spring. Prefers a sunny position. Ht 20’ (6m). Echinacea paradoxa Uncommon & handsome species bearing clear yellow daisy flowers with reflexed petals & prominent bronze centres over a long period from mid-summer. Good subject for ‘prairie’ style plantings. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. To 40” (100cm) Spread to 18” (45cm). Echinacea purpurea Deep, purple-pink flowers with prominent amber centres in summer. Good border plant & a staple of fashionable ‘prairie’ style plantings. HP for sun & moist, well-drained soil. Ht.3’ (90cm) Spread 18” (45cm). Echinacea purpurea ‘Brilliant Star’ A fine cultivar of the purple coneflower, valuable for its long (and late) flowering period. The handsome purple-red flowers, like large daisies, are in bloom from July-October. Hardy perennial for a sunny border. Ht. 4’ (1.2m) Spread 18” (45cm). Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ Lustrous white-flowered variety of coneflower with prominent amber centres. Summer-flowering HP for sun & moist, well-drained soil. Ht. 3-4’ (90-120cm) Spread 18” (45cm). Epimedium perralchicum AGM Semi-evergreen, carpeting perennial bearing clusters of yellow, short-spurred flowers in spring. The young foliage is tinted bronze. Grow in partial shade in humus-rich soil. Hardy. Ht. 18” (45cm). Spreading habit. Epimedium pinnatum colchicum AGM Robust, ground covering perennial with heart-shaped, evergreen leaves and long-stemmed sprays of yellow, star-shaped flowers in spring. Hardy, prefers partial shade & tolerant of dry conditions. Ht. 12” (30cm) Spreading habit. Eremurus ‘Cleopatra’ Magnificent spires of apricot-orange in mid-summer. Stunning border perennial for a sunny site in fertile, well-drained soil. Ht. 4.5’ (150cm). Eremurus ‘Obelisk’ Stately, white-flowered foxtail lily - one of the famous Ruiter hybrid forms. White eremurus are much sought-after and always carry a premium. HP for rich, well-drained soil in sun. Ht.4’ (120cm) or more. Eremurus ‘Romance’ Lovely candy-pink selection of Ruiter hybrid. Majestic border plant, providing stature over a long season. HP for rich, well-drained soil in a sunny, fairly sheltered site. Ht.4’ (120cm) or more. Erigeron karvinskianus Delightful, low-spreading perennial smothered in daisy-like flowers which open white and turn pink. Flowering spring to late autumn. Hardy plant for sun and well-drained soil. Ht.6” (15cm) Spread indefinite. Erigeron speciosus ‘Azure Fairy’ Lovely semi-double daisy flowers of lavender-blue with yellow centres from early to mid-summer. Hardy perennial for sun and moist soil. Ht.24” (60cm) Spread 18” (45cm). Erodium manescavii Mound forming hardy perennial with cerise-pink flowers throughout summer. Sun & well-drained soil required. Ht. 18” (45cm) Spread 24” (60cm). Eryngium alpinum Wiry stems bear miniature thistle-like flowers in softest lavender blue, arising from neat, low-growing foliage. Flowers suitable for drying. Ht 40” (1m) Spread 9” (23cm). Hardy perennial. Eryngium giganteum ‘Miss Willmott’s Ghost’ Spiky leaves & broad bracts of pure silver are topped by deep blue flower cones. Monocarpic, but self-seeds reliably. Hardy, for sun and well-drained soil. Ht. 3’ (1m). Eryngium x zabelii ‘Donard Variety’ Lovely old cultivar of sea holly, its silver-green mature stems topped by large, grey-blue, silvered flowerheads. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. 3’ (90cm). Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ Beautiful spring flowering, tuberous perennial with glossy, strap-like leaves of bright green with some darker mottling. The flowers are pendant with reflexed petals and of a glowing, light yellow, which shows up well in the semi-shaded situation that the plant prefers. Hardy. Ht.12” (30cm) Spread 6-8” (15-20cm). Erythronium ‘White Beauty’ Handsome, darkly mottled leaves, contrasting with creamy flowers, and its willingness to establish quickly into a respectable sized clump, make this the outstanding form of Dog’s Tooth Violet. Provide a cool, shady spot. Flowers late spring. 10”. Eucomis autumnalis AGM (Pineapple flower) Late-summer, autumn flowering bulb making an excellent display in pots which can easily be wintered under cover. Daintier in appearance and, we find, less hardy than E. bicolour. Ht.8-12” (20-30cm) Eucomis bicolour AGM (Pineapple flower). This hardy, bulbous plant makes a striking addition to the mid-late summer garden with its pineapple-like flower heads, composed of many tightly-packed green flowers with distinctive purple edging, topped by a cluster of leaf-like bracts. Provide some sun and good drainage. Ht.12-20” (30-50cm) Spread 12-24” (30-60cm). Euphorbia amygdaloides purpurea Striking maroon-purple foliage is topped in spring/early summer by heads of chartreuse flowers. Good subject for light shade & humus-rich soil. HP Ht.30” (75cm) Spread 12” (30cm). Euphorbia characias martinii Stunning, compact variety bearing close-packed heads of lime-green flowers with bright red centres in spring/early summer. Evergreen, hardy shrub, best in partial shade & moist but well-drained soil. Ht. To 30” (75cm) Spread 24” (60cm). Euphorbia dulcis chamaeleon Striking maroon foliage in spring takes on bronze tints later in the season. Not invasive and good in part shade. Hardy perennial. Ht.12” (30cm). Euphorbia mellifera Much sought-after, dome shaped shrub with fresh green foliage and tan-coloured flowers which are heavily scented of honey. Needs a sheltered position away from cold winds with some sun and well-drained soil. Hardy shrub, ht. and spread 4’ (120cm) Euphorbia robbiae Flourishing even in dry, shady places, this member of the spurge family produces wonderful lime-green bracts above its deep green, shining evergreen foliage. Invasive, so use to colonise ‘difficult’ areas rather than as a general border plant. Ht 24” (60cm) Spread indefinite. Hardy perennial Euphorbia wulfenii ‘Jimmy Platt’ Superb strong-growing variety with long-lasting flower heads and emitting a noticeable coffee scent. HP. Ht.4’ | 
