Macleaya cordata Spreading, clump-forming perennial with handsome, large, grey-green lobed leaves, whiter beneath. Towering, feathery panicles of dainty cream flowers are produced in summer. Useful back-of-border plant. Hardy perennial. Ht.5’ (1.5m) or more. Spread 24” (60cm) or more. Maianthemum bifolia Having the appearance of a miniature smilacina, this is a spreading, ground-covering perennial for cool, shady areas. Attractive, glossy foliage and the white flowers of early summer are followed by small, red berries. Hardy . Ht.4” (10cm) Spread indefinite. Malva moschata alba Bushy perennial covered in spikes of white mallow flowers, delicately tinged pink, in summer. For sun or light shade in free-draining soil. Hardy. Ht. & spread 24” (60cm). Malva moschata Bushy perennial, bearing many spikes of sugar-pink flowers in summer. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. 2-3’ (60cm-1m) Spread 2’ (60cm). Malva sylvestris ‘Bibor Fehlo’ Exquisite purple-veined, glossy magenta flowers, with blooms which are larger than the sub-species and wavy-edged. Good back-of-border plant , flowering from summer-autumn. Hardy perennial for a sunny, well-drained site. Ht. 4-6’ (1.2-1.8m). Malva Sylvestris Glowing purple-magenta hollyhock type flowers on tall plants - ideal for back of the border use. Flowering July-Oct in sun/partial shade. Ht 4-6’ (2m) Spread 12’ (30cm) HP/HA Malva Zebrina Hollyhock type flowers of pale lavender with deeper purple stripes, tiered up tall strong stems in summer. HP for sun. Ht. 3’ (100 cm). Meconopsis cambrica ‘Francis Perry’ Brilliant red-flowered form of the Welsh poppy. Hardy perennial for sun/part shade. Ht.12” (30cm). Meconopsis cambrica aurantiaca flore-plena Seldom seen form of Welsh poppy with double flowers of soft orange. Easy, hardy perennial for sun/shade. Ht.12” (30cm). Meconopsis cambrica Welsh poppy. Bright green, ferny foliage and freely produced single blooms of orange or, occasionally, yellow. Hardy and easy perennial for sun/part shade. Ht. 12” (30cm). Melanoselinum decipiens Black parsley. This native of Madeira is a handsome, large umbellifer with giant heads of pinkish white flowers in summer. It is monocarpic (dies after flowering) but the seedlings usually overwinter in a sheltered position. Provide sun/part shade & moist soil. Ht.to 4.5’ (1.5m). Melianthus major Evergreen shrub, grown for its handsome, blue-grey foliage. Not fully hardy - provide shelter from frost. Ht. 6-10’ (2-3m). Melica altissima atropurpurea Ornamental grass with slender stems bearing whorls of nodding, deep-purple flower spikelets in summer. Decorative in the border and for drying. HP for a sunny position. Ht 2-4’ (60-120cms) Milium effusum aureum Bowles’ golden grass is an evergreen, tuft-forming perennial, with lime-yellow leaves and tiered panicles of yellow-green spikelets in summer. Suitable for sun or shade and an effective waterside plant. Hardy perennial. Ht. 3’ (1m). Spread 1’ (30cm). Mimulus aurantiacus Rarely offered small evergreen shrub with flowers of soft orange which flare widely from a narrow, tubular base. The lanceolate leaves are rich green and slightly sticky. Hardy in a warm sunny site. Long flowering period from early summer - autumn. Ht. and spread to 3’ (90cm). Muscari ambrosiacum Uncommon form of grape hyacinth with large, strongly scented flowers. The flowering spikes are bi-coloured, cream at the base, soft lilac above. Choose a sunny, well-drained site and enjoy the perfume. March/April 8”. Muscari armeniacum Blue Spike Bold spikes of long-lasting, sweetly scented double flowers of cobalt blue, on strong stems. Hardy, spring flowering bulb, easy going and naturalising readily. Ht. 6” (15cm). Muscari aucheri Mount Hood Distinctive, seldom offered form of grape hyacinth. The white tops to the dark blue flowers give them a charming, snow-capped appearance. Hardy and easy spring-flowering bulb. Ht. 5-9” (10-20cm). Muscari botryoides album Dainty variety bearing honey-scented flowers of pure white. Hardy and easy spring flowering bulb. Ht.6” (15cm). Muscari botryoides album White flowered form of grape hyacinth. Slower to spread than the common blue form. Hardy, spring flowering bulb. Ht.6” (15cm). Muscari Fantasy Creation Engaging, broccoli-like flower heads, starting blue-green and changing through rich sky-blue and pruplish pink to green-yellow. Hardy, spring-flowering bulb, easy going and naturalising readily. Ht.9” (20cm). Muscari latifolium Delightful two-tone blue flowers distinguish this desirable variety of grape hyacinth. Hardy, spring flowering bulb for sun/part shade. Ht. to 10” (25cm). Muscari macrocarpum ‘Golden Fragrance’ Wonderfully scented introduction with chartreuse-yellow flowers, tipped violet-bronze. Hardy bulb for a sunny, well-drained spot. Ht.5-6” (10-15cm). Muscari Valerie Finnis Loveliest china blue flowers. Compact and slow to increase. Spring flowering bulb for a sunny spot. Ht.4” (10cm). |