ROSE COTTAGE PLANTS Catalogue

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Papaver orientale ‘Beauty of Livermere’ Spectacular variety with huge flowers of deep, rich red with black blotches on tall, strong stems. HP for sun/part-shade & well-drained soil. Ht. 42” (105cm) Spread 24” (60cm).

Papaver orientale ‘Checkers’ Delicate, papery petals of pure white with contrasting dark central blotches, in summer. HP for sun/well drained soil. Ht. 18-36” (45-90cm) Spread 12-18” (30-45cm).

Papaver orientale ‘Karine’ Fairly recent introduction with clear, salmon-pink flowers with cerise centre blotches. Really pretty, petite variety. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.2’ (60cm) Spread 18” (45cm).

Papaver orientale ‘Patty’s Plum’ Sought-after variety, with soft plum coloured blooms. HP which retains colour best in a site shaded from midday sun. Ht. 30” (75cm) Spread 18” (45cm).

Papaver orientale ‘Perry’s White’ Satiny, white flowers with dark, nearly black, centre blotches, on strong stems in early summer. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.30” (80cm) Spread 24” (60cm).

Papaver rupifragram The Spanish poppy produces masses of soft terracotta-orange flowers above a rosette of hairy, evergreen foliage. Summer flowering, hardy perennial for a sunny position. Ht. 2’ (60cm).

Papaver rupifragum fl.pl. Rarely seen double-flowered form of the Spanish poppy. Multi-petalled, soft-orange flowers like crumpled tissue paper. Hardy perennial for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.18” (45cm).

Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Fountain grass’ - bottlebrush flowers of beige-green, tipped purple, provide a decorative display through autumn into winter. HP for sun and well-drained soil. Ht. & spread 4’ (1.2m).

Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ Maroon-burgundy flowers appear from mid-summer into autumn. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.30” (75cm) Spread 12” (30cm).

Penstemon ‘Evelyn’ AGM Long-lasting pink flowers, the white throats lined deeper pink, make this an irresistible variety. Semi-evergreen HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. to 24” (60cm) Spread 12” (30cm).

Penstemon ‘Papal Purple’ Attractive species with dense spikes of pale purple flowers with white throats. Hardy perennial for a sunny, well-drained position. Ht. 2’ (60cm).

Penstemon ‘Raven’ AGM Dramatic, deep purple-red flowers of good size cover the stems of this excellent variety all summer. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. 2’ (60cm) Spread 18” (45cm).

Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker’s Red’ Deep red/bronze stems and red/green foliage mark out this distinctive variety. The flowers themselves are fairly small and white with feint violet markings to the throats. Hardy perennial for sun (necessary for good foliage colouring). Ht 36-42” (90-105cm)

Penstemon Marjory Fish Reliably hardy and early flowering variety which forms a low spreading, shrubby shape, ideal for the border front. The flowers are plentiful and of a luminescent mauve, creating a stunning sight when in full bloom in early summer. Hardy perennial for full sun. Ht. 12” (30cm) Spread 18” (45cm).

Penstemon Sour Grapes Flowers of iridescent lilac-blue with heavy maroon-purple lining to a white throat. Long flowering period. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. 18-24” (45-60cm) Spread 18” (45cm).

Persicaria bistorta ‘Superbum’ Vigorous, clump-forming plant bearing spikes of soft pink flowers all summer. Excellent in moist soil. HP. Ht. & spread 2’ (60cm).

Phalaris arundinacea ‘Feesey’ Improved variety with broad white striping to the leaves and a less invasive habit than ‘picta’. Hardy perennial grass for sun/part shade in moist ground. Ht.3’ (1m) Spreading habit.

Phlomis tuberosa ‘Bronze Flamingo’ Whorls of bright pink flowers stepped up deep bronze stems from early summer make for a most desirable & uncommon border plant. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.24” (60cm).

Phlox paniculata White Admiral AGM Heads of showy, pure-white, fragrant flowers in late summer. Hardy perennial for moist soil in sun/part shade. Ht.3’ (1m) Spread 2’ (60cm).

Phuopsis stylosa Uncommon, low growing perennial - good for ground cover in a sunny site. Whorls of pale green leaves form a spreading mat of foliage which is covered over a long season by domed heads of tiny pink flowers. Hardy. Ht. 9” (23cm) Spread 18” (45cm) or more.

Phygelius rectus ‘Devil’s Tears’ AGM Vigorous, semi-evergreen shrub with showy, tubular flowers of soft red, Hardy. Ht.5-6’

Pimpinella rosea Hardy perennial forming heads of cow-parsley type flowers, but coloured deep pink, in summer. Ht. 24-36” (60-90cm).

Polemonium caeruleum ‘Blue Pearl’ Fine cultivated form of Jacob’s Ladder, producing lovely, azure blue flowers over a long period in late spring/summer. Ht. 30-36” (75-90cm). Hardy perennial for sun/part shade.

Polemonium caeruleum alba White flowered form of Jacob’s Ladder. Blooms early summer and repeats if regularly deadheaded. Ht. and spread 18-24” (45-60cm).

Polemonium carneum ‘Apricot Delight’ Long-flowering variety of Jacob’s Ladder, with blooms which change through peach-pink to soft mauve as they age. Ht. 12-18” (30-45cm). Hardy perennial for sun/part shade.

Polemonium foliosissimum Seldom offered variety. Vigorous and clump forming with lilac-blue flower clusters over a long period in summer/autumn. HP for sun/part shade. Ht.30” (75cm) Spread 24” (60cm).

Polemonium Lambrooke Mauve A prized form of Jacob’s Ladder which forms a low mound of ferny foliage covered in late spring/early summer by small, cupped flowers of the softest mauve. The variety does not set viable seed so plants are more rarely available than others in the family. A hardy and easily grown perennial for sun/part shade. Ht. and Spread 12” (30cm).

Polemonium pauciflorum Unusual form of Jacob’s Ladder with delicate tubular yellow flowers with flared, pinkish brown tips. Pretty yet very hardy & with the bonus of evergreen ferny foliage. Partial shade. Ht 10” (27cm) Spread 10” (27cm) Hardy perennial

Polygonatum falcatum variegatum Dwarf, variegated form of Solomon’s Seal, the leaves sporting creamy-white stripes. Small, white flowers in early summer. HP for a cool, shady site with fertile soil. Ht. 10” (25cm).

Polygonatum x hybridum Solomon’s seal. Graceful arching stems drip with clusters of green-tipped, creamy-white flowers in late spring. HP for a cool, shady spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Ht.3’ (1m) Spread 1’ (30cm).

Potentilla ‘Monarch’s Velvet’ Flowers rich carmine red with a darker centre, over a long period in summer. HP for sun & well-drained soil. Ht. & spread 18” (45cm).

Potentilla nepalensis ‘Helen Jane’ Lovely variety bearing hot pink flowers with darker centres and pretty, strawberry-like foliage. Excellent & easy border plant. HP. Ht12’ (30cm) Spread 18” (45cm).

Potentilla nepalensis Miss Willmott Pink blooms with a darker eye on sprawling, wiry stems, above strawberry-like foliage. Flowers in summer over a long period. Ht 18” (45cm) Spread 18” (45cm). Hardy perennial.

Primula capitata Seldom seen, striking variety of primula with lavender-blue, hyacinth scented flowers. Perennial for a sheltered site. Ht.6-9”

Primula polyantha Gold laced Multi flower heads on strong stems, bearing striking deep maroon flowers, each petal being delicately edged golden yellow with a yellow eye. A very valuable plant for the cottage garden, rock garden or front of border. Hardy perennial. Flowers spring. Ht. 6”-9”(15-23cm)

Primula vialii Stunning purple and red flowers in late spring and sometimes later if deadheaded.. Needs moist soil in sun/part shade. HP. Ht.12”

Primula vulgaris Native primrose. A neat, clump-forming HP naturalising readily in moist soil in sun, or well-drained (not dry) soil in shade. Ht. & spread 6-8” (15-20cm).

Primula x bullesiana Candelabra primula, a hybrid of P.bulleyana x P.beesiana, resulting in a rich range of colours including lilac, magenta, scarlet, salmon & orange, the flowers in tiers up the mealy covered stems. Stunning for waterside plantings. HP for sun/dappled shade & moist soil. Ht. 2’ (60cm) Spread 1’ (30cm).

Pulmonaria Mrs.Moon Excellent ground-cover & shade plant bearing pink & blue flowers in spring, above attractive, white-spotted foliage. HP, easy in most soils. Ht.10” (25cm).

Pulmonaria rubra ‘David Ward’ AGM This variety earned its ÅGM for its striking and unusual foliage; the light green leaves being heavily banded in white. The pinkish-red flowers are a spring bonus. Hardy perennial for shade. Ht.12” (30cm) Spread 24” (60cm).

Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Dora Bielefeld’ One of the very best pink flowered varieties, with a vigorous habit and nice silver spotting to the leaves. Hardy perennial for shade. Ht.12” (30cm) Spread 24” (60cm).

Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Mrs.Moon’ The prettiest of lilac-pink flowers emerge from amongst the heavily white spotted foliage. A lovely addition to the spring garden. Hardy perennial for shade. Ht. 12” (30cm) Spread 24” (60cm).

Pulmonaria ‘Sissinghurst White’ Wonderful shade plant, the silver spotted leaves staying attractive through much of the year & topped in spring by glowing white flowers. HP for shade. Ht.12” (30cm) Spread 18-24” (45-60cm).

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