Tanacetum niveum Stunning border plant with filigree, grey-green evergreen foliage. In summer, it becomes smothered in yellow-centred white daisy flowers. Will establish to make a mound of 3' (1M) diameter in its 2nd year. Hardy perennial for a sunny, well-drained spot. Tanacetum vulgare crispum The fern-leaved tansy produces lovely ornamental foliage to decorate the border and for cutting. Yellow, button-like flowers are produced in late summer/autumn. Hardy perennial for a sunny spot. Ht. 18-24" (45-60cm). Spread indefinite. Tellima grandiflora Clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial bearing wands of tiny greeny-cream flowers in spring. A cool foil for brighter colours, especially in a shaded situation. HP. Ht. & spread 2' (60cm). Teucrium chamaedrys Wall germander - shrubby evergreen perennial with aromatic foliage and small purple-pink tubular flowers in summer and autumn. Spreading habit. Ht 6' (15cm) Hardy perennial. Teucrium massiliense The sweet-scented germander is an evergreen, shrubby perennial with neat, scalloped leaves and a profusion of rose-pink flowers from May - Oct. It is highly amenable to clipping and can be used for small hedges and edgings. If that weren’t enough to recommend it, it also has a delicious fragrance. Hardy perennial. Ht.12-18" (30-45cm). Teucrium scorodonia crispum marginatum Rare and attractive form of germander with decoratively frilled foliage. HP. Ht.12” Thalictrum aquilegifolium Fluffy heads of hazy mauve flowers appear on tall stems above the aquilegia-like foliage in early summer. A lovely contrast to sharper flower forms. Ht 40” (1m) Spread 12” (30cm). Hardy perennial for a sunny spot. Tibouchina urvilleana Evergreen, velvety-leaved shrub with stunning, purple-blue, satiny flowers from late summer-winter. Keep frost free in good light but out of scorching sun.. Ht. 6’ (2m). Tigridia pavonia alba grandiflora Striking, 3-petalled white flowers with the inner cup heavily spotted maroon-purple. Flowers all summer although individual blooms are shortlived. Corms will overwinter outside in a hot, protected position, otherwise lift & store frost-free. Good in pots. Ht.to 3’ (1m). Tigridia pavonia lilacea Exotic, 3-petalled lilac flowers with contast spotting on the inner cup. Flowers all summer although individual flowers are shortlived. Corms will overwinter outside in a hot, protected position, otherwise lift & store frost-free. Good in pots. Ht. to 3’ (1m). Tigridia pavonia speciosa Flame coloured, 3-petalled flowers with contast spotting on the inner cup. Flowering all summer although individual blooms are shortlived. Corms will overwinter outside in a hot, protected positon, otherwise lift & store frost-free. Good in pots. Ht to 3’ (1m). Tricyrtis Dark Beauty Toad lily. Valuable late-flowering plant. This uncommon variety sports particularly dark purple flowers, with some lighter spotting in late summer/autumn. HP for sun or shade & humus-rich, moist soil. Ht.30” (75cm). Trifolium rubens Highly decorative ‘giant’ clover, its pink-red summer flowers attracting bees. Good in mixed plantings or en-masse. HP for sun & tolerates poor soil. Ht. & spread 2’ (60cm). Trillium catesbyi Beautiful & graceful trillium, its nodding flowers having recurved petals of creamy-white, sometimes laced with pink, or completely pink. HP for a shady spot with cool, moist soil that drains well. Ht.12” (30cm). Trillium erectum AGM Attractive, dark mahogany red flowers above shiny green foliage. Ideal shade plant, needing peaty soil and building gradually to form clumps. Hardy, spring flowering tuber. Ht.15” (38cm). Trillium grandiflorum (Wake Robin) Pure white, 3-petalled flowers, which sometimes pink with age, appear in spring. HP for deep, fertile & well-drained soil in shady, woodland conditions. Ht. 12” (30cm). Trillium undulatum The Painted Trillium bears white flowers splashed with purple or crimson. Pretty, uncommon yet perfectly hardy spring flowering tuber for peaty soil in shade. Ht.10” (25cm). Triteleia ixioides ‘Starlight’ Recent introduction from Holland. Produces masses of long-lasting, straw-yellow flowers in summer. June/July 14”. Triteleia laxa ‘Queen Fabiola’ Purplish-blue flowerheads, like miniature agapanthus, look marvellous interplanted with deep yellow plants in the summer border. Affordable enough to plant generously for a striking show. 12”. Trollius chinensis Golden Queen AGM Globes of deep golden flowers on tall, strong stems in summer, make for an excellent border plant. HP for sun/part shade & moist soil. Ht. To 3’ (90cm) Spread 18” (45cm). Tulbaghia violacea Umbels of rich mauve, starry flowers above clumps of chive-like foliage all summer. Vigorous, S. African perennial needing a warm spot and well-drained soil. Good in pots. Ht.18-24” (45-60cm).Spread 12” (30cm). Tulipa ‘American Eagle’ Carmine-rose flowers fringed creamy-yellow make this a stunning variety. Late spring flowering, hardy bulb. Ht.22” (55cm). Tulipa ‘Angelique’ AGM Tones of soft blush-pink and appleblossom-pink combine to romantic effect in this lovely, double-flowered variety. Paeony flowered tulip (April-May), good robust border subject. Hardy bulb. Ht.16” (40cm). Tulipa ‘Arabian Mystery’ Deep purple-violet flowers, neatly edged with white. A very distinctive & lovely variety, flowering late April/early May. Hardy bulb. Ht.18” (45cm). Tulipa ‘Ballade’ AGM Lovely in colour and form - soft violet mauve flowers with well-defined white margins and elegantly pointed petals. Lily flowered tulip (May), good, weather-resistant border plant. Hardy bulb. Ht.22” (55cm). Tulipa ‘Black Horse’ Outstanding recent introduction with large, deep maroon-black flowers. A sport of T. Phillipe de Comines. Single late tulip (May), good for borders and for cutting. Hardy bulb. Ht.22” (55cm). Tulipa ‘Black Parrot’ Wonderfully fanciful flower form & exotic colouring make for a highly desirable tulip. Hardy, late spring flowering variety. Ht.20” (50cm). Tulipa ‘Blue Diamond’ A stunning recent introduction - fully double flowers of rich blue/purple. Paeony flowered tulip (May) wonderful in the border. Hardy tulip. Ht.16” (40cm). Tulipa ‘Blue Heron’ Beautifully formed flowers of soft mauve-blue, sporting fringed petals. Hardy, late spring flowering bulb. Ht.20” (50cm). Tulipa ‘Blue Parrot’ Large, impressiv e flowers of lavender-mauve with waved and crested petals. Parrot tulip (May), strikingly ornamental in borders. Hardy bulb. Ht.24” (60cm). Tulipa ‘Burgundy’ The lovely form & deep wine colouring of this variety make for a stunning border addition. Combine it with pink for a subtle scheme or yellow for a lively one. Hardy, lily-flowered, mid-season tulip. Ht.18” (45cm). Tulipa ‘Carnaval de Nice’ AGM Fully double flowers of snow-white flamed with deep raspberry-red. As a bonus, the leaves are silver-green, edged silver-white. Paeony flowered tulip (April-May) - a real border stunner. Hardy bulb. Ht.16” (40cm). Tulipa ‘Dolls Minuet’ Deep rose-red flowers are flamed with dark green on this elegant viridiflora variety, whilst the blooms also sport a lily-flowered form. Hardy, late spring flowering bulb. Ht.22” (55cm). Tulipa ‘Greenland’ Striking flowers of orchid pink and cream, blazed with fresh green. Viridiflora tulip (May) lovely in borders and for flower arranging. Hardy bulb. Ht.20” (50cm). Tulipa ‘Lilac Perfection’ Sumptuous double blooms of lilac-mauve. Try it mixed with one of the black tulip varieties for a really eye-catching combination. Hardy, late spring flowering bulb. Ht.20” (50cm). Tulipa ‘Lucifer’ Flame-red flowers fringed yellow will bring zing to late spring borders. Combines well with forget-me-nots. Hardy bulb. Ht.18” (45cm). Tulipa ‘Negrita’ Wonderful colour - doge purple veined beetroot purple. Triumph tulip (April-May), reliable, long-lasting performer. Hardy bulb. Ht.20” (50cm). Tulipa ‘New Design’ An undertone of yellow gives a warm, sunset glow to pink petals with deeper rose-pink edging. The final touch is the silver-edged foliage. Triumph tulip (April-May), robust and weather-resistant. Hardy bulb. Ht.16” (40cm). Tulipa ‘Phillipe de Comines’ Historic variety from 1891, sporting stunning, maroon-black flowers. Single late tulip (May), good for borders and for cutting. Hardy bulb. Ht.22” (55cm). Tulipa ‘Queen of Night’ Deep velvet maroon-black flowers with a satin sheen to the petals. Wonderful on its own or to contrast with lighter, brighter coloured tulips. Hardy bulb, flowering in May. Ht.24” (60cm). Tulipa ‘Shirley’ Unique variety – the flowers opening ivory white, narrowly rimmed soft, purplish-blue. As the flower ages, faint spotting & streaking of this colour appear until it is heavily suffused with a purple-blue wash. Lovely companion for other tulips in the lilac-purple range. Hardy bulb flowering in May. Ht.22” (55cm). Tulipa ‘Spring Green’ AGM A superb cool combination of ivory white flashed with fresh green. Viridiflora tulip (May) a lovely cool foil to, or separater between, bolder colours. Hardy bulb. Ht.18” (45cm). Tulipa ‘Swan Wings’ Lovely, pure-white flowers enhanced by delicate fringing to the petals. Fringed tulip (May) good for borders and for cutting. Hardy bulb. Ht.22” (55cm). Tulipa ‘West Point’ Elegant, lily-flowered variety with flowers of clearest yellow – a traditional spring colour. Hardy, mid-spring flowering bulb. Ht. 20” (50cm). Tulipa ‘White Triumphator’ Pure white flowers with elegantly reflexed petals - a lovely variety. Lily flowered tulip (May), long-stemmed and weather resistant. Hardy bulb. Ht.24” (60cm). Tulipa acuminata Species tulip with a highly distinct flower form, the long, tapering petals flaming from yellow at the base to red. Good for naturalising in sparsely grassed areas. Hardy, rare bulb, flowering in mid-spring. Ht.10” (25cm). Tulipa Arabian Mystery Beautiful and distinctive flowers of violet-purple edged silvery white. Mid-season (April-May) triumph tulip, robust and weather-resistant. Hardy bulb. Ht.16” (40cm). Tulipa bakeri ‘Lilac Wonder’ Lovely cultivar of a species tulip, making a striking mid-spring display at the front of the border. The mauve-pink flowers have a yellow throat for a colour combination that really glows. Hardy bulb. Ht.6” (15cm). Tulipa Praestans Unicum A double value variety – the broadly yellow edged foliage making a fine display even before the bright scarlet flowers appear. A cheering sight in mid-spring. Hardy bulb. Ht.12” (30cm). Tulipa Shirley Unique colour - opens ivory white with soft purple-blue edging & spotting to the petals. With time the colour becomes more suffused. Triumph tulip (April-May) a good partner for dark purple tulips. Hardy bulb. Ht.22” (55cm). |