Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ Double-flowered snowdrop. Rosetted, many-petalled white flowers with some inner petals marked green. Late winter-early spring flowering bulb, preferring a cool, partially shaded position and moist, humus-rich soil. Ht.4-6” (10-15cm). Galanthus nivalis Snowdrop. Pendent white flowers on slender stems. Late winter-early spring flowering bulb, preferring a cool, partially shaded position & moist, humus-rich soil. Ht.4-6” (10-15cm). Galega bicolour Vigorous, upright plant, smothered in lilac and white pea-like flowers in summer. Excellent for growing through roses. Hardy perennial for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. to 5’ (1.5m) Spread 3’ (1m). Galega officinalis alba Rarely seen white form of this vigorous, hardy perennial. Attractive, bright green foliage carries long-stemmed racemes of pea-like flowers over a long period in summer/early autumn.. Lovely grown through roses with sparse foliage. Ht. to 4’ (120cm). Galtonia candicans An attractive addition to the late summer/autumn garden, this bulbous plant, commonly known as the summer hyacinth, is actually more like a giant snowdrop in appearance, with strap-like leaves and pendent white flowers. Needs a sheltered, sunny site in well-drained soil which remains moist in summer. Hardy. Ht. 3-4’ (1-1.2m). Galtonia viridiflora Lovers of unusual flowers will adore this striking pale-green flowered form of galtonia. Clump-forming and elegant at 3-4’ (1-1.2m). Provide a sheltered, sunny site in free-draining but moist soil. Hardy bulb. Gaura lindheimeri Wands of delicate ‘dancing’ white flowers, flushed pink, in summer. Hardy perennial for a sunny position in light soil. Ht.4’ (1.2m) Spread 3’ (1m). Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ Deservedly popular variety bearing copious lavender-blue flowers flushed reddish-pink in early summer, with modest later flowering. Excellent ground-covering HP for sun or shade. Ht.12” (30cm) Spread 24” (60cm) or more. Geranium ‘Patricia’ Magnificent variety producing a sizeable mound of foliage crowned by large, dark-eyed, magenta flowers from early to late summer. HP for sun/part shade & most soils. Ht.30” (76cm) Spread 2’ (60cm). Geranium ‘Philippe Vapelle’ Showy and distinctive variety bearing large, bluish-purple flowers with dark veining over a long period. The velvety foliage gives away its G. renardii parentage but this is an easier variety to grow well. HP for sun/part shade. Ht. & spread 15” (38cm). Geranium Ann Folkard Purple/magenta flowers with black veining & centres contrast strikingly with the golden/lime leaves. Compact rootstock but the stems are long, scrambling amongst border companions. HP for sun/part shade & most soils. Geranium Ann Thomson Vivid magenta flowers with black centres & veining contrast with attractive gold-green foliage. Strong growing, making a substantial mound, so allow it space. HP for sun/light shade. Ht.22” (56cm) Spread 3’ (90cm) or more. Geranium clarkei ‘Kashmir White’ White flowers veined palest lilac-pink, borne over a long period in summer. Carpeting habit. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. & spread 18-24” (45-60cm). Geranium Claridge Druce A valuable plant for the garden, being quick to establish & form a shapely evergreen mound of leaves & producing its bluish pink flowers from May right through until Sept. Part shade preferred. Ht. 12” (30cm) Spread 24-36” (60-90cm). Hardy perennial. Geranium collinum Easy-going species, producing pink flowers, sometimes veined red, over a long period. Resistant to drought & suited to naturalising in grass. Spring foliage tinged primrose yellow & pink. HP for sun/part shade & most soils. Ht to 2’ (60cm) Spread similar. Geranium himalayense ‘Gravetye’ Neat, mound-forming plant bearing large, violet-blue flowers from late spring into autumn. Good for ground cover or front of border. HP for sun/part shade. Ht.12” (30cm). Geranium himalayense plenum Charming double-flowered variety with blooms of soft lilac, tinged pinkish-violet. Less vigorous than single forms so no excuse not to find a special place where it can show off its delightful flowers. HP for sun/part shade. Ht & spread to 12’ (30cm). Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Czakor’ Good variety of effective, ground-covering perennial, bearing small, purplish-pink flowers in May/June. Attractive scarlet tints to aromatic foliage in autumn. Well-drained soil in sun/part shade. Ht.12” (30cm) Spread 24” (60cm). Geranium macrorrhizum album Soft, aromatic, ground-covering foliage and white flowers with contrasting vermilion stamens in early summer. Hardy, semi-evergreen perennial for semi-shade. Ht.12” (30cm) Spread 24” (60cm). Geranium monacense Uncommon, shade-loving variety bearing red-violet flowers with reflexed petals. Foliage has attractive, dark blotches. Drought-tolerant perennial with long flowering period. Ht. & spread 18” (45cm). Geranium nodosum Rarely offered form of hardy geranium - a delightful little woodlander which produces its mauve-pink flowers in profusion from June to October. Hardy perennial for shade. Ht.6-8” (15-20cm) Spread 12” (30cm). Geranium orientalibeticum Pretty, spreading species with marbled leaves and deep pink, white centred flowers. HP. Ht.8” Spread indefinite Geranium oxonianum ‘Hollywood’ Recent introduction sporting large, pale pink flowers finely lined with magenta. Excellent for ground cover in sun or shade and a long flowering period. HP. Ht. & spread 2’ (60cm) or more. Geranium oxonianum ‘Thurstonianum’ Vigorous variety with unusual, narrow-petalled flowers of clear, reddish-purple. Long flowering period. HP best in partial shade. Ht. & spread 24” (60cm) +. Geranium oxonianum ‘Walter’s Gift’ An outstanding foliage plant – the leaves having russet centres with bright green margins & looking good for most of the year. Flowers are pale pink, veined magenta. HP for sun/part shade in most soils. Ht.2’ (60cm) Spread 3’ (1m). Geranium palmatum Evergreen, perennial species, originally from Madeira. Has large, shiny, palmate leaves and bears a profusion of purplish-pink flowers in summer. Grow in sun/semi-shade in well drained soil. Ht 21/2-4’ (75-120cm) Geranium Phaeum X A cross between G. Phaeum and G. Phaeum Album, with flowers varying between mother-of-pearl and deep violet (including the colour known as ‘Lily Lovell’). An excellent, clump-forming plant for shady positions, even in dry ground. Hardy perennial. Ht. 18-24” (45-60cm). Spread 12” (30cm). Geranium Philippe Vapelle Rarely offered variety (a cross with G. renardii). Large, blue-purple flowers, darkly veined and with the lovely, soft leaves of its parent. Long in flower. HP. Ht. & spread 15” Geranium pratense Mrs. Kendall Clark Lovely, silver-blue, white veined flowers on tall stems in late spring/early summer. HP. Ht.2-3’ Geranium psilostemon Stunning form of hardy geranium with black-centred, purple-magenta flowers in June/July. Taller growing than many varieties and looks good scrambling amongst other border plants. Hardy perennial for sun/part shade. Ht. and spread 4’ (120cm) Geranium pyrenaicum Pretty species forming an evergreen mound of soft, aromatic foliage and producing myriad small, starry flowers of mauve-blue from late spring until autumn.. HP for sun/part shade. Ht. & spread 12” 30cm). Geranium robustum Perennial species from South Africa, yet perfectly hardy in Essex! Makes a wide spread of lovely, ferny silvery-green leaves and covers itself in mauve-pink flowers all summer long. An unusual and valuable border plant enjoying a sunny site. Ht 40” (1m). Geranium sylvaticum album Pretty white form of a British native species flowering from late spring in a cool, shady spot. HP. Ht.2’ (60cm). Geum ‘Cooky’ New variety producing double blooms of vivid, tangerine-orange over a long period in summer. HP for sun & moist, well-drained soil. Ht. 32” (80cm) Spread 18” (45cm). Geum rivale album Uncommon white-flowered form of Water Avens, bearing pretty, nodding blooms from May to Sept. Pleasing near water. HP for sun/part shade. Ht.12” (30cm). Geum rivale Leonard’s Variety A larger flowered form of this charming plant which suits waterside or semi-wild planting areas. HP for moist soil. Ht.1’ (30cm). Gladiolus communis byzantinus AGM Hardy species with stunning magenta flowers.. Will increase politely once established in a sunny, well-drained spot. Flowers June. l8-24”. | 
