soil in sun. July to September.

Abelia "Edward Goucher" A semi-evergreen arching shrub with bright glossy green leaves, bronze when young and delicate lilac-pink flowers in summer. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.4m Moist well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from July to September. Abelia "Petite Garden" A small compact semi-evergreen shrub with small glossy green leaves and lilac-pink bellshaped flowers. Height and spread 80-100cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from July to October. Abelia chinensis A deciduous spreading shrub with funnelshaped white flowers. Height 1.4m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. June to September. Abelia engleriana A deciduous spreading shrub with bright green leaves and funnel-shaped rose-red flowers from June to August. Height 1.8m. Well-drained soil in sun. Abelia floribunda A medium sized evergreen/semi evergreen shrub with arching stems which in June are full with tubular cherry-red flowers. Height 2.5m. Spread 2m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun. Abelia mosanensis A rare spring flowering Abelia, of open habit with glossy green leaves, which turn a good colour in Autumn and reddish-pink buds opening to fragrant blush white flowers. Height 2m. Spread 1-1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from April to May. Abelia schumanii An arching deciduous shrub with slightly fragrant, funnel shaped lilac pink flowers with orange markings. Height 2m. Well-drained soil in sun. July to September. Abelia schumanii "Bumble Bee" A compact form of this deciduous shrub with slightly fragrant, relatively large, funnel shaped lilac pink flowers with orange markings. Height and spread 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from July to September. Abelia triflora A semi-evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers with a pink tinge. Height 2.5m. Spread 3m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun. Flowers from June to August. Abelia x grandiflora A semi-evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers tinged with pink. Height 3m. Spread 4m. Well-drained soil in sun. July to September. Abelia x grandiflora "Confetti" A small, semi-evergreen shrub with dark green, cream edged leaves that take on a pinky-red colour as the weather cools. Small, scented flared white tubular flowers. Height 60-75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from August to Septe Abelia x grandiflora "Francis Mason" A semi-evergreen shrub with yellow foliage marked with dark green. Flowers white with a pink tinge. Height 1.4m. Spread 2m. Welldrained soil in sun. July to September.

Abelia x grandiflora "Gold Spot" A semi-evergreen shrub with bright yellow foliage. Flowers white with a pink tinge. Height 1.4m. Spread 2m. Well-drained soil in sun. July to September. Considered a sport of "Francis Mason" Abelia x grandiflora "Hopleys" A semi-evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves, edged gold. Lilac-pink open bell-shaped flowers. Height 2m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from July to September. Abelia x grandiflora "Kaleidoscope" A small, compact semi-evergreen shrub with dark green leaves with gold margins. Throughout the seasons the colour changes, from intense yellow through summer to red in winter. Small, scented flared white tubular flowers. Height 60-75cm. Moist well-draine Abelia x grandiflora "Panache" A dwarf semi-evergreen shrub with sage green leaves that have a white to cream margin. Softpink bell-shaped flowers. Height 75m. Spread 1m. Well-drained soil in full sun. Flowers from August to September Abelia x grandiflora "Sherwoodii" A semi-evergreen arching shrub with bright glossy green leaves, delicate pale pink flowers in summer. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.4m Welldrained soil in sun. Flowers from June to August. Abelia x grandiflora "Sunrise" Semi-evergreen shrub with soft-pink bellshaped flowers from Aug.-Oct. The sage green leaves have a broad golden margin. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in full sun. Abeliophyllum distichum "Roseum" A deciduous shrub with dark green leaves turning purple in Autumn. Racemes of small fragrant rose pink tinged flowers. Height 1.4m. Spread 1.4m. Well-drained soil in sun. February to April. Abies balsamea f. hudsonia A dwarf conifer of irregular rounded habit that bears no cones on the glossy foliage. Height 60cm. Spread 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. Abutilon "Cannington Carol" A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of dark green, pointed leaves, mottled yellow. Pendent bell-shaped fiery red flowers. Height 2.5m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from June to September. Plant in sheltered spot. Abutilon "John Thompson" A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of dark green, pointed leaves. Pendent bell-shaped golden yellow flowers. Height 2.5m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from June to September. Plant in sheltered spot. Abutilon "Kentish Belle" A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of dark green, pointed leaves. Pendent bell-shaped peachy-yellow flowers with red calyces. Height 2.5m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from June to September. Plant in sheltered spot.

Abutilon "Nabob" A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of dark green, pointed leaves. Pendent bell-shaped pillar-box red flowers. Height 2.5m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from June to September. Plant in sheltered spot. Abutilon "Waltz" A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of dark green, pointed leaves. Pendent bell-shaped golden yellow flowers. Height 2.5m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from June to September. Plant in sheltered spot. Abutilon megapotamicum A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of bright green, pointed leaves. Pendent bellshaped flowers of red with yellow skirts. Height 2m. Spread 2m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun. Flowers from June to September. Abutilon megapotamicum "Variegatum" A semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems of bright green, pointed leaves with golden marbling. Pendent bell-shaped flowers of red with yellow skirts. Height 2m. Spread 2m. Well-drained sheltered site in sun. Flowers from June to September. Abutilon x suntense "Jermyns" A fast growing upright deciduous shrub, with sage-green felted leaves, paler underneath. Bears long stalked, pendent, clear mauve flowers. Height 4m. Spread 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from April to June. Needs a sheltered spot. Acaena inermis "Purpurea" A compact mat-forming evergreen alpine. Purple leaves with bright round maroon flowers. Height 5cm. Spread 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep. Acaena microphylla "Copper Carpet" A compact mat-forming evergreen alpine. Leaves bronze-tinged with bright red burrs. Height 3cm. Spread 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep. Acantholimon acerosum Cushions of spiky grey-green leaves. Floral bracts with calyces white and bright pink petals. Height 10cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun or possibly Alpine House. Jun.-Jul. Acantholimon glumaceum Loose cushions of spiky mid-green leaves. Floral bracts with calyces white with purple veins and bright pink petals. Height 10cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun or possibly Alpine House. Jun.-Jul. Acantholimon puberulum Cushions of spiky grey-green leaves. Floral bracts with calyces white and bright pink petals. Height 10cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun or possibly Alpine House. Jun.-Jul. Acanthus "Summer Beauty" A clump-forming perennial with glossy, dark green leaves. Spikes of white flowers with purple bracts. Height 70cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Acanthus hungaricus A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of white flowers flushed pink set in spiny red-purple bracts. Height 60-120cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-July.

Acanthus mollis A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Spikes of white flowers with purple bracts produced in summer.. Height 1.4m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept. Acanthus mollis "Hollard's Gold" Shining golden-yellow prickly leaves particularly in spring. Flower spikes of mauve and white. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Jun.-Sept. Acanthus spinosus A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with deeply cut, dark green leaves. Spikes of white flowers with purple bracts produced in summer.. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.- Sept. Acanthus spinosus "Spinosissimus Group" A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with very deeply cut, thin, dark green leaves and silvery veins. Spikes of white flowers with purple bracts produced in summer.. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept. Acer circinatum A large bushy, deciduous tree with light green leaves turning orange and red in autumn. Small purple and white pendent flowers. Height 5m. Spread 6m. Well-drained soil in sun. Acer griseum "Paper-bark maple". A small deciduous spreading tree with peeling, orange-brown bark. The green leaves turn orange to red in autumn with yellow pendent flowers. Height and spread 5m. Well-drained soil in sun. This tree has been pinched back to make it bu Acer grosseri var. hersii A shrubby tree with beautifully marbled bark. New shoots are red in colour. Leaves, tri lobed, turn yellow and orange in autumn. Light yellow flowers in long racemes in spring. Height after 10 years 9m. Eventual height and spread 14m.x 10m. Well-drained s Acer henryi A rare spreading tree having stems marked with bluish striations. Young leaves are beautifully tinted, trifoliate, turning a brilliant red in autumn. Flowers are yellow in drooping catkins appearing with the unfolding leaves. Height after 10yrs. 5m. Moist Acer japonicum "Aconitifolium" A spreading tree with large multi-divided and deeply cut leaves turning flame red in autumn. Small hanging red flowers appear with the emerging leaves.height 5m. Spread 6m. Moist sheltered site in sun. Acer japonicum "Green Cascade" A spreading shrub with deeply incised seven- or nine-lobed leaves of fresh green. Flowers are small pendulous corymbs, purple-red in colour. Good autumn colour, red, orange and yellow. Height 1m. Spread 2m. Moist sheltered site in sun or part shade. Acer japonicum "Vitifolium" A spreading deciduous tree with broad fan shaped leaves turning dark red in autumn and hanging small purplish flowers.. Height and spread after 10yrs. 2.5m. Moist sheltered site in sun.

Acer micranthum A densely branched small tree with small orange-red 5-lobed toothed leaves, particularly when first unfolding. Good autumn colour. Small yellow-green flowers and pink fruits. Height 7m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Acer negundo "Flamingo" A medium sized deciduous tree, with green leaves margined with pink that turn white in summer. Height 15m. Spread 10m. Welldrained soil in sun. Acer negundo "Kelly's Gold" A small tree with a vigorous upright habit. Large lobed leaves with a soft golden yellow colour, lightening in autumn. Height 5m. Welldrained soil in sun or part shade. Acer negundo "Variegatum" A medium sized deciduous tree, with the green leaves margined white. Height 15m. Spread 10m. Well-drained soil in sun. Acer palmatum A medium-sized deciduous tree with deeply lobed green leaves with variable shading. Height 8m. Spread 5m. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Shelter from wind and sun, particularly in the first few years. Acer palmatum f. atropurpureum Acer palmatum var. dissectum A medium-sized deciduous tree with deeply lobed red-purple leaves turning bright red in autumn. Height 8m. Spread 5m. Moist welldrained soil in part shade. Shelter from wind and sun, particularly in the first few years. A small deciduous tree or shrub with deeply lobed green leaves turning gold in autumn. Height 2m. Spread 3m. Well-drained soil in part shade. Shelter from winds. Achillea "Anthea" Heads of light yellow flowers over greeny-grey filigree foliage. Height 60cm. Sunny welldrained site. Jun.-Aug. Achillea "Appleblossom" Delicate filigree foliage with flat heads of light lilac-pink flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea "Apricot Beauty" A perennial with dark green filigree foliage and flat flowerheads in shades of soft yellow and orange. Height 75cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea "Feuerland" A clump forming perennial with filigree foliage and flat heads of bright red flowers fading to apricot. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Aug. Achillea "Forncett Fletton" A clump forming perennial with filigree foliage and flat heads of brick orange flowers. Height 75cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Aug. Achillea "Hella Glashoff" A shorter variety with grey filigree foliage and flat heads of creamy yellow flowers. Height 30cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea "Inca Gold" Heads of golden yellow flowers, turning rusty orange, over green filigree foliage. Height 60cm. Sunny, well-drained site. Jun.-Aug. Achillea "Marie Ann" Finely cut fern-like leaves with upright stems carrying broad, flat flowerheads of pale lemon-

yellow flowers. Height 40cm. Well-drained poor soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea "Martina" Finely cut fern-like grey-green leaves with upright stems carrying broad, flat flowerheads of pale yellow flowers. Height 70cm. Welldrained poor soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea "Monpagode" A tall variety with greyed filigree foliage and flat flowerheads, yellowy-cream in bud opening bright creamy white. Height 90cm. Welldrained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug. Achillea "Moonshine" Evergreen, clump-forming, with grey-green leaves and flat heads of clear yellow flowers.height 60cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. May-Sep. Achillea "Pink Flamingo" A clump forming perennial with dark-green, toothed, lanceolate leaves and flat heads of pink flowers with yellowish centres. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Sep. Achillea "Pink Lady" A perennial with dark green filigree foliage and strong pink flat flowerheads. Height 65cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea "Pomegranate" Heads of rich pomegranate-red flowers, that do not fade with age, over grey-green filigree foliage. Height 60cm. Sunny well-drained site. Jun.-Aug. Achillea "Pretty Belinda" A compact perennial with green filigree foliage and strong pink flat flowerheads. Should not need staking. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Sept. Achillea "Red Velvet" Heads of dark rosy-red flowers, that do not fade with age, over green filigree foliage. Height 60cm. Sunny well-drained site. Jun.-Aug. Achillea "Rose Madder" A perennial with flat heads of soft red flowers over grey-green filigree foliage. Height 35cm. Sunny well-drained site. Jun.-Sep. Achillea "Saucy Seduction" A perennial with dark green filigree foliage and bright cerise-pink flowerheads. Height 60-80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea "Summer Pastels" An evergreen perennial, clump-forming with grey-green leaves. Flat flowerheads of mixed colours. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Aug. Achillea "Summerwine" Clumps of aromatic, fern-like grey-green, woolly foliage with flat flowerheads of deep wine-red. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept. Achillea "Terracotta" Flat heads of apricot flowers fading to creamyyellow over green filigree foliage. Height 80cm. well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep. Achillea "Walter Funcke" A perennial with dark green filigree foliage and bright orange flat flowerheads. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea filipendulina "Gold Plate" A perennial with light green ferny aromatic leaves. Flat golden yellow flowerheads. Height 1.2m. well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep.

Achillea millefolium "Cassis" A herbaceous perennial with greyish green filigree foliage and stems carrying flat flowerheads of cherry-red flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug. Achillea millefolium "Cerise Queen" A perennial with dark green filigree foliage and bright magenta-pink flowerheads. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea millefolium "Colorado" A herbaceous perennial with grey-green filigree foliage and stems carrying flat flowerheads of red, pink, or yellow shades. Height 60cm. Welldrained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug. Achillea millefolium "Lachsschonheit" A perennial with dark grey-green leaves and flat light salmon-pink flowerheads. Height 70cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea millefolium "Lilac Beauty" A perennial with dark grey-green leaves and flat lilac flowerheads. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea millefolium "Paprika" A perennial with dark green leaves. Cherry-red flowerheads with yellow centres that fade to pinky-yellow with age. Height 80cm. Welldrained soil in sun. Jun.-Sept. Achillea nobilis ssp. neilreichii Soft grey foliage with heads of cream flowers. Height 30cm. Can be invasive, but is useful in dry shade. Achillea ptarmica "Nana Compacta" Flat heads of off-white flowers over dark green leaves. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Sep. Achillea ptarmica "Noblessa" Flat heads of white flowers over dark green, lanceolate leaves. Height 30cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Sep. Achillea ptarmica "The Pearl" A perennial with dark green finely cut leaves. Bears button-like, double white flowerheads. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.- Sep. Achillea siberica var. camtschatica "Love Parade" A clump forming perennial with dark-green, toothed, lanceolate leaves and flat heads of soft pink flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Sep. Achillea x kolbiana A carpet of divided grey leaves and stems of flat white flowerheads. Height 15-25cm. Welldrained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. Achillea x lewisii "King Edward" An attractive flat cushion of grey-green leaves with lemon yellow flowerheads on short stems. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Aug. Acinos alpinus Close mats of green leaves with terminal clusters of red-violet flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Sep. Acinos corsicus A dwarf shrub with small aromatic grey leaves and small mauve-purple flowers. Height 15cm. Gritty well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Acis nicaeensis A bulb with narrow grey-green foliage and stems carrying single, bell-shaped, hanging, pure white flowers with orange-yellow stamens. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.- May.

Aconitum "Anglicum Group" Native monkshood. Dark green divided leaves and spikes of blue flowers. Height 60cm. May- Jul. Tolerates dry shade. Aconitum "Blue Sceptre" A shorter variety with deeply divided deep green leaves and spikes of white hooded flowers with broad purple-blue edges. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug. Aconitum "Bressingham Spire" An erect perennial with dark green dissected, palmate leaves and spikes of deep violet blue flowers. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep. Aconitum "Ivorine" An upright, bushy perennial with dissected leaves. Dense spires of ivory-white flowers. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from May to July. Aconitum "Newry Blue" An upright perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of deep blue flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug. Aconitum "Spark's Variety" An erect perennial with dark green dissected leaves and spikes of purple-blue flowers. Height 1.6m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep. Aconitum "Stainless Steel" An upright perennial with dark green divided leaves. Spikes of greyed light blue flowers. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug. Aconitum anglicum An upright perennial with bright green finely dissected leaves and spikes of blue-violet hooded flowers. Height 45-90cm. Moist welldrained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.. Aconitum carmichaelii An erect perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of large, violet-blue flowers. Height 1.6m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep. Aconitum carmichaelii "Arendsii" An erect perennial with dark green leaves and strong stems carrying spikes of large, dark blue flowers. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep. Aconitum carmichaelii "Pink Sensation" An erect perennial with dark green leaves and strong stems carrying spikes of white flowers with a pink edge. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Sep. Aconitum carmichaelii "Royal Flush" A new variety with deep red emerging leaves that eventually turn green. The flower spikes are a deep, clear blue. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Sept. Oct. Aconitum carmichaelii "Wilsonii Group, Spatlese" An erect perennial with dark green leaves and spikes of large, pale blue flowers with darker edges. Height 1.6m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Aug.-Oct. Aconitum ferox An elegant species with attractive divided leaves and short spikes of deep blue-purple hooded flowers. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul.

Aconitum hemsleyanum A perennial twining climber with divided midgreen leaves. Racemes of large violet-blue hooded flowers. Height 2.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. July.-Sept. Aconitum napellus An upright perennial with dark green finely dissected leaves and dense spikes of indigo-blue flowers. Height 1.2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept. Aconitum napellus "Hybrids" An upright perennial with dark green leaves and dense spikes pale to indigo-blue flowers. Height 1.4m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept. Aconitum napellus ssp. vulgare "Albidum" An upright perennial with dark green cut leaves and dense spikes of hooded grey-white flowers. Height 1.4m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. July to September. Aconitum sachalinense An erect perennial with shiny, dark green, cut leaves and spikes of large, indigo-blue flowers. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Aug. Aconitum x cammarum "Bicolor" An upright perennial with dark green leaves. Dense spikes of blue and white flowers on arching stems. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep. Aconitum x cammarum "Eleanora" An upright perennial with dark green leaves. Spikes of white flowers with blue tinges. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Aug. Actaea "Black Negligee" Dissected purple-black foliage and dark stems carrying spikes of scented purple tinted white flowers. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep. Actaea "Pink Spike" A clump forming perennial with black shaded foliage and tall spikes of pale pink bottlebrush flowers. Height 60cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep. Actaea rubra f. neglecta An herbaceous perennial with divided, toothed leaves and oval racemes of small white flowers followed by white spherical fruit. Height 50-60cm. Moist soil in part shade. Mar.-Apr. Actaea simplex "Atropurpurea Group" A clump-forming perennial with large, fernlike, purple-tinted leaves and arching stems of ivory white bottlebrush-like flowers. Height 60-90cm. Moist soil in part shade. Aug.-Oct. Actaea simplex "Brunette" A clump-forming perennial with large, fernlike, purple leaves and arching stems of pinkywhite, scented bottlebrush-like flowers. Height 1.5m. Moist soil in part shade. Aug.-Oct. Actaea simplex "Hillside Black Beauty" A clump forming perennial with purple-black foliage particularly on older plants. Spikes of pink flushed white scented flowers. Height 1m. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sep. Actaea simplex "James Compton" Clump forming perennial with very dark foliage particularly on older plants. Spikes of white scented flowers. Height 90cm. Moist soil in part shade. Jul.-Sep.

Adenophora aurita An erect perennial with blue-green leaves and spikes of nodding, bell-shaped, pearly bluemauve flowers. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sept. Adenophora bulleyana An erect perennial with narrow green leaves, and spikes of nodding funnel-shaped, pale to mid-blue flowers. Height 1.2m. Well-drained soil in part shade. Jul.-Aug. Adenophora confusa A clump forming perennial with stems of lanceolate leaves topped with spikes of palish blue flowers with a darker line. Height 30-50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun. Adenophora cymerae An herbaceous perennial with soft green leaves and spikes of light mauve-blue bell flowers. Height 90cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Aug. Adenophora khasiana Basal rosettes of grey-green, hairy, ovate, sharply lobed leaves with tall stems bearing open bell-shaped pale blue flowers with a dark blue inner ring. Height 90cm. moist welldrained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul. Adenophora liliifolia An erect herbaceous perennial with narrow green leaves. Pendent widely bell-shaped fragrant, pale to mid-blue flowers. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in part shade. Jun.-Jul. Adenophora nikoensis An herbaceous perennial with mid-green heart shaped leaves and spikes of hanging powderblue flowers. Height 30-50cm. Moist welldrained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept. Adenophora takedae var. howozana Clumps of narrow toothed dull green leaves and short stems of violet-blue bell-shaped flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul. Adenophora taquetii A low-growing species with rosettes of toothed mid-green leaves and short stems of downward facing mid violet-blue bellflowers. Height 20-25cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul. Adenophora tashiroi An herbaceous perennial with upright stems carrying pendant bell-shaped violet-blue flowers. Height 30-60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept. Adenophylla triphylla An herbaceous perennial with lanceolate to ovate toothed leaves and spikes of hanging deep blue bells. Height 20-40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul. Adenophylla triphylla var. hakusanensis An herbaceous perennial with lanceolate to ovate toothed leaves and spikes of hanging deep blue bells. Height 20-40cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Jul. Adiantum aleuticum "Imbricatum" A maidenhair fern with slender purplish-black stems bearing numerous fan-like blades of bluish green in a congested habit. Height 20-30cm. Moist well-drained soil in dappled shade.

Adiantum aleuticum "Japonicum" A dainty fern with stems of many delicate fanlike blades. Young foliage can be a bright reddish-pink. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in dappled shade. Does not like chalky soils. Adiantum aleuticum "Miss Sharples" A maidenhair fern with slender purplish-black stems bearing numerous fan-like blades. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in dappled shade. Does not like chalky soils. Adiantum pedatum A deciduous fern with stout creeping rhizomes. Mid green fronds with glossy brown stalks. Height 40cm. Moist well-drained soil in shade. Adonis amurensis Perennial with yellow buttercup flowers arising from bronzed ferny foliage.. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in part shade. Feb.-Apr Aesculus californica A low, wide spreading tree with leaves of 5-7 blue-green leaflets and fragrant spikes of white horse-chestnut flowers up to 20cm. long. Height and spread 7m. Well-drained soil in sun. Needs a sheltered position. June-July. Aesculus hippocastanum "Laciniata" A cut leaf form of the Horse Chestnut. Deep green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Typical panicles of white flowers. Regular pruning will give an interesting small shrub. Eventual height after many years 8m. with a 6m. spread. Moist well-drained soil in sun Aesculus x carnea "Aureomarginata" A deciduous tree with gold-edged dark-green leaves. Bears attractive dark-red flowers, with yellow centres. Height after 10 yrs. 2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Flowers from June to August. Fruits from July to September. Aethionema "Warley Rose" A semi-evergreen subshrub with blue-grey leaves. Profuse terminal racemes of rich pink flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Semi-Evgn. Aethionema armena Stems of grey-green leaves.terminal clusters of small lavender-pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. Aethionema membranaceum Stems of grey-green needle-like leaves. Terminal clusters of small rich pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. Aethionema oppositifolia An evergreen with small, rounded blue-green leaves and terminal clusters of mauve-pink flowers. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Trim lightly after flowering. Aethionema pulchellum Steely blue mounds of evergreen foliage are topped with clusters of small pink flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.- May. Aethionema schistosum An evergreen with small blue-green leaves and terminal clusters of fragrant rose-pink flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May- Jun. Trim lightly after flowering. Agapanthus "Arctic Star" A clump-forming perennial with semievergreen, strap-shaped green leaves and

rounded clusters of bell-shaped, pure white flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Agapanthus "Baby Blue" A dwarf form of this clump forming bulbous perennial with small heads of sky blue flowers on many stems. Height 25cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sep. Agapanthus "Back in Black" A new variety with strap like broad deep green leaves and stout dark, stems topped with rounded heads of deep purple-blue flowers, opening from dark buds. Height 65cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept. Agapanthus "Black Buddhist" A new variety with strap like broad deep green leaves and stout purple-flushed stems topped with rounded heads of cambridge blue flowers with a dark central band. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept. Agapanthus "Black Pantha" A new variety with strap like broad deep green leaves and stout stems topped with rounded heads of deep violet-blue flowers. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sept. Agapanthus "Blue Dot" A compact growing,clump forming bulbous herbaceous perennial with short strap-like leaves and rounded mid-blue flower heads. Height 30m. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Agapanthus "Blue Moon" A clump forming bulbous herbaceous perennial with arching strap-like leaves and rounded pale grey-blue flower heads. Height 1m. Welldrained soil in sun. Aug.-Sep. Agapanthus "Double Diamond" A dwarf variety with dark green, strap-like, evergreen leaves and short stems carrying rounded heads of double white flowers. Height 20-30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.- Aug. Agapanthus "Enigma" A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with strap-shaped green leaves. Rounded clusters of bell-shaped flowers, pale blue in the throat shading to white at the margins. Height 50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Agapanthus "Gayle's Lilac" A clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped green leaves. Rounded clusters of bell-shaped flowers, the inside being pale violet with pale violet margins and darker midrib. Height 50cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Agapanthus "Glenavon" An evergreen variety with large strap-like leaves and huge heads of bright-blue flowers with a darker central stripe. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Agapanthus "Inkspots" A clump-forming perennial with deciduous, strap-shaped green leaves. Rounded clusters of bell-shaped, mid-blue flowers on dark green stems. Height 1.5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Agapanthus "Jack's Blue" Vigorous clump forming bulbous perennial with arching strap-like leaves and rounded deep purple-blue flower heads. Height 1.5m. Well-

drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sep. Agapanthus "Navy Blue" A clump-forming perennial with deciduous, strap-shaped green leaves and rounded clusters of bell-shaped, dark blue flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Agapanthus "Northern Star" A deciduous cultivar with dark green leaves, violet-black at the base, and stout stems carrying large globes of dark blue flowers. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.- Aug. Agapanthus "Peter Pan" A vigorous dwarf form of this clump forming bulbous perennial, bearing rounded heads of mid-blue flowers with a darker central stripe. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul-Sep. Agapanthus "Purple Cloud" A lovely colour break with heads of deep purple-blue above the strap-like leaves. Height 80cm. Sunny sheltered site in well-drained soil. Aug.-Sep. Agapanthus "Sea Coral" Clump forming bulbous perennial, bearing rounded heads of white flowers tinged pink. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Oct. Agapanthus "Streamline" Clump forming bulbous perennial forming loose clumps of grey-blue flowers with darker stripes. Height 40cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Oct. Agapanthus "Timaru" Clump forming bulbous perennial with rounded heads of vivid blue flowers on many stems. Height 75cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.- Sep. Agapanthus "Tinkerbell" A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with strap-shaped green leaves, variegated creamy white and clusters of bell-shaped, mid-blue flowers. Height 60cm.Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Agapanthus "Torbay" A clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped green leaves. Rounded clusters of bell-shaped, mid sky blue flowers. Height 60-75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Agapanthus "White Dwarf Clump forming bulbous perennial with medium-sized rounded heads of white flowers. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep. Agapanthus "White Ice" Clump forming bulbous perennial with rounded heads of white flowers. Height 80cm. Welldrained soil in sun. Aug.-Sep. Agapanthus "White Umbrella" A clump forming bulbous perennial with evergreen strap-like leaves and large rounded heads of white flowers. Height 90cm. Welldrained soil in sun. Aug.-Sep. Agapanthus ex "White Dwarf" Clump forming bulbous perennial with medium-sized rounded heads of white flowers often tinged with blue to varying degrees. Height 50cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep. Agapanthus campanulatus "Cobalt Blue" A clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped deep green leaves. Rounded clusters of bell-

shaped, deep-blue flowers. Height 60cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Ageritina altissima A bushy, upright perennial with very dark coloured leaves. Heads of pretty white flowers. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Sept.-Nov. Ajuga pyramidalis "Metallica Crispa" Attractive crinkled and curled metallic greenpurple leaves, forming tight cushions, and pyramidal spikes of blue flowers. Height 15cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug. Ajuga reptans "Black Scallop" Creeping semi-evergreen with shiny scalloped dark purple leaves and spikes of dark blue flowers. Height 15cm. Spread 80cm. Best in moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug. Ajuga reptans "Braunherz" Creeping semi-evergreen with shiny bronzepurple leaves and spike-like blue flowers. Height 15cm. Spread 80cm. Best in moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug. Ajuga reptans "Burgundy Glow" A creeping semi-evergreen alpine with red, bronze and cream leaves and spikes of light blue flowers. Height 15cm. Best in moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug. Ajuga reptans "Catlin's Giant" Creeping semi-evergreen alpine with large dark bronze-purple leaves and spikes of blue flowers. Height 25cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.- Aug. Ajuga reptans "Ermine" An evergreen perennial with cream centred leaves and bright blue flower spikes. Height 12cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Jun. Ajuga reptans "Multicolor" Creeping semi-evergreen alpine with dark bronze-green leaves marked cream and pink. Spike-like blue flowers. Height 15cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug. Ajuga reptans "Variegata" Compact semi-evergreen alpine with green and cream variegated leaves, and short spikes of blue flowers. Height 15cm. Moist soil in part shade. Apr.-Aug. Akebia quinata A semi-evergreen climber. Attractive dark green leaves above blue-green beneath, purple tinged in winter. Spicely fragrant racemes of chocolate-purple flowers, followed by fruit. Height 10m. Spread 3-7m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. March to April. Akebia quinata "Alba" A semi-evergreen hardy climber. Attractive 5- lobed leaves, dark green above blue-green beneath, purple tinged in winter. Softly fragrant racemes of white flowers. Height 10m. Welldrained sheltered site in full sun. Flowers from March to April. Akebia quinata "Amethyst Glow" A semi-evergreen climber with attractive dark green leaves above, and blue-green beneath, purple tinged in winter. Spicely fragrant racemes of soft coral pink and amethyst flowers, possibly followed by fruit. Height 8m. Spread 3-7m. Moist well-drained soi

Akebia quinata "Cream Form" A semi-evergreen hardy climber. Attractive 5- lobed leaves, dark green above blue-green beneath, purple tinged in winter. Softly fragrant racemes of cream flowers with purple centres. Height 10m. Well-drained sheltered site in full sun. Flowers from March Akebia quinata "Variegata" A semi-evergreen climber. Attractive dark green leaves above blue-green beneath splashed and mottled white. Spicely fragrant racemes of chocolate-purple flowers, followed by fruit. Height 8m. Spread 3-5m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. March to April. Akebia trifoliata A vigorous, elegant climber with trifoliate leaves, and dark purple flowers in short hanging racemes. Height 9m. Purple fruits reminiscent of aubergine can be produced in late summer. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Flowers from March to April. Akebia x pentaphylla A vigorous climber with leaves of five oval leaflets. Flowers. dark purple are held in drooping racemes. Dark purple sausage-shaped fruits. Height 8-9m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. March to April. Albuca humilis Tufts of narrow basal leaves with erect stems carrying six-petalled, scented flowers. three outer petals are white with a green central stripe while the inner petals have yellow tips. Height 10-15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. Possibly needs wint Albuca shawii A bulbous perennial with narrow leaves and stems bearing racemes of hanging yellow bells with a greenish central stripe.. Height 40-60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Needs winter protection. Alchemilla mollis A clump-forming perennial. Shallowly lobed, sharp-toothed, hairy pale-green leaves. Loose tiny yellow-green flowers. Height 50cm. Moist soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sep. Allium "Firmament" A hybrid of A. cristophii and A. atropurpureum with large rounded umbels of deep purple flowers with a metallic lustre. Height 75cm. Sun or part shade in well-drained soil. Jun.-Jul. Allium "Gladiator" A bulbous perennial with grey-green leaves and tall stems carrying large heads of lilac-purple. Height 1.2-1.5m. Well-drained soil in sun. Allium "Silverspring" Arching mid-green leaves with stems carrying rounded heads of white flowers with a violet rose centre. Height 90cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Allium "Stratos" A bulbous perennial with grey-green leaves and strong stems carrying large heads of lilac-purple flowers. Height 120cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Allium amplectens A bulbous perennial with grey-green narrow leaves. Small rounded upright umbels of bellshaped, white flowers with pink centres. Height

20-30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun-Jul. Allium atropurpureum A bulbous perennial with domed to rounded heads of maroon-burgundy flowers. Height 30-60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. Allium beesianum A bulbous perennial with narrow greyish green leaves and nodding bell-shaped blue flowers. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Aug.-Sept. Allium caeruleum A bulbous perennial with mid-green leaves, which die back before flowering. Dense umbels of star-shaped, bright blue flowers on stiff stems. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in full sun. Jun.-Jul. Allium cernuum A bulbous perennial with dark-green leaves. Pendent umbels of bell-shaped, pink flowers on stiff stems. Height 60cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. Allium cristophii Slightly hairy blue-green leaves and rounded heads of star-shaped amethyst flowers during July. Height 50cm. Sun or part shade in welldrained soil. Allium cyaneum A bulbous perennial with dark-green thread-like leaves. Small rounded umbels of bell-shaped, blue flowers on stiff stems. Height 20cm. Welldrained soil in sun. May-Jul. Allium cyathoporium var. farreri A bulbous perennial with mid-green thin tubular leaves. Loose umbels of pendent bell-shaped, deep violet-purple flowers on stiff stems. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Allium falcifolium A dwarf species with usually two curved leaves and a short stemmed inflorescence of 10-30 pinkish to red-purple flowers. Height 10-20cn. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jun. Allium geyeri A bulbous perennial with dark-green narrow leaves. Small rounded upright umbels of bellshaped, pink flowers on stiff stems. Height 20-30cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun-Jul. Allium giganteum A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves. Dense ball of star-shaped, lilac-pink flowers. Height 1.4m. Well-drained soil in sun. May to July. Allium hollandicum "Purple Sensation" A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves. Dense rounded umbels of star-shaped, violetpurple flowers. Height 1m. Well-drained soil in sun. May to July. Allium karataviense A bulbous perennial with broad, metallic bluegreen leaves, with purple tinges when first emerging. Large white-pink ball of star-like flowers. Height 20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May to June. Allium karataviense "Ivory Queen" A bulbous perennial with broad, metallic bluegreen leaves. Large white balls of star-like flowers. Height20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May to June.

Allium mairei From slender cylindrical bulbs arise clumps of narrow leaves and umbels of white to pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Allium mairei var. amabile Slender cylindrical bulbs with thread-like leaves and small umbels of bell-shaped rose-red flowers. Height 10-20cm. well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Sep. Allium nutans A rhizomatous allium with flat linear leaves and stems of round pale lavender-pink flowerheads. Height 30-50cm. Moist soil in sun. Jun.-Aug. Allium plummerae A bulbous plant with evergreen leaves and hemispherical flowerheads of small reflexed white to pink flowers. Height 30cm. Moist soil in sun. Jun.-Sep. Allium schoenoprasum CHIVES. An aromatic, deciduous, perennial with narrow green leaves. Dense umbels of bellshaped pale purple flowers. Grown for its edible, hollow dark green leaves. Height 25-60m. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Allium senescens ssp. montanum var glaucum A bulbous perennial with grey twisted leaves. Bears dense umbels of cup-shaped bright pink flowers. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Aug. Allium sikkimense A slender bulbous perennial with mid-green leaves. Bears nodding umbels of bell-shaped bright blue flowers. Height 15-30m. welldrained soil in sun. May-Jun. Allium sphaerocephalum A bulbous perennial bearing elliptical heads of burgundy and green flowers. Height 80cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jun.-Jul. Allium tuberosum Globular white scented flower heads over a long period. Height 55cm. Well drained soil in sun. Jul.-Nov. Allium wallichii A bulbous perennial with mid-green leaves and loose heads of maroon purple flowers. Height 50-70cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Jul.-Aug. Alnus cordata A conical tree with glossy dark green, heart shaped leaves. Pendent yellow-brown male catkins open before the leaves and hang with the empty female cones. Eventual height after 50+ years 25m. Spread 6m. Flowers from January to March. Alstroemeria "Freedom" A clump forming perennial giving rise to spikes of peachy-red flowers with white highlights and carmine flecks. Height 75cm. Moist welldrained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sept. Alstroemeria "Mauve Majesty" A clump forming perennial giving rise to spikes of mauve to rose-pink flowers with a creamy yellow throat and carmine flecks. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jun.-Sept. Alstroemeria "Sweet Laura" A tuberous perennial with spikes carrying fragrant golden yellow flowers with cinnamon flecks and a mahogany centre. Height 75cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Jun.-Sept. Alstroemeria aurea A tuberous perennial with attractive orange or yellow flowers with inner petals streaked dark red. Height 1m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-Jul. Alyssum wulfenianum A tufted species with spreading stems of greygreen leaves and clusters of yellow flowers. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.- May. Amelanchier "Cole's Select" A large deciduous shrub or small tree, Racemes of creamy white flowers as the leaves appear, followed by black berries. Autumn colour is quite spectacular. Eventual height 6-7m. Spread 4-5m. Moist well-drained lime-free soil in sun or part shade. Flowers Amelanchier alnifolia "Obelisk" An upright growing form with rounded leaves and short dense terminal racemes of white flowers after the leaves appear. Height 3m. Spread 2m. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Flowers April to May. Amelanchier canadensis Snowy Mespilus. Deciduous shrub/tree up to 3m. Bronze new growth. White flowers during April and May. Good autumn colour. Moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Amelanchier x grandiflora "Ballerina" Dense, erect, suckering shrub with mid-green leaves, bronze when young. Racemes of white flowers often before the leaves are fully developed, followed by blue-black fruit. Height 6m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained acid (limefree) soil in sun. April to May Amelanchier x grandiflora "Rubescens" Dense, erect tree, or suckering shrub with midgreen leaves, bronze when young. Racemes of light pink flowers open from pink buds, often before the leaves are fully developed, followed by blue-black fruit. Height 7m. Spread 3m. Moist well-drained acid (li Ampelopsis aconitifolia "Chinese Lace" A self-clinging deciduous climber with lovely divided foliage, turning a rich yellow in autumn and red new stems. Inconspicuous fruits are produced in late summer. Height 6m. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Anacyclus pyrethrum var. depressus A mat-forming perennial with grey- green deeply cut rosettes of leaves. Bears many daisylike white flowers, with red on the reverse. Height 5cm. Well-drained gritty soil in sun. May-July. Protect from winter wet. Anchusa "The Bees Knees" A bushy perennial with course, lanceolate leaves and masses of pale blue flowers. Height 30cm. Moist well-drained soil in full sun. May- June. Anchusa azurea "Dropmore" Sturdy, clump-forming perennial with basal lance-shaped, stiffly hairy, green leaves. Branching panicles of deep gentian blue flowers. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in full sun. May-June. Short-lived but should

seed easily. Anchusa azurea "Lodden Royalist" Clump-forming perennial with branching panicles of bright, deep blue flowers. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in full sun. May- Jun Anchusa azurea "Opal" Sturdy, clump-forming perennial with basal lance-shaped, stiffly hairy, green leaves. Branching panicles of pale blue flowers. Height 80cm. Moist well-drained soil in full sun. May- June. Anchusa caespitosa Flat rosettes of linear leaves and clusters of stemless blue flowers in early spring. Height 5cm. Needs very gritty soil in sun. Maybe best in Alpine house. Andromeda polifolia "Macrophylla" A low-growing shrub with broad ovate leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of deep pink and white rounded flowers. Height 10cm. Spread 20cm. Moist, acidic soil in sun or part shade. Apr.-Jun. Androsace carnea Evergreen tufted cushion with rosettes of hairymargined, narrow mid-green leaves and umbels of pink, yellow-eyed flowers. Height 5cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. May-June. Androsace Androsace carnea x pyrenaica chamaejasme ssp. carinata A neat cushion plant with short-stemmed pink flowers Apr.-May. Height 10cm. Gritty soil, trough or Alpine house. Small hairy rosettes that spread from stolons. Short stems carry small umbels of white yelloweyed flowers that turn rose-pink with age. Height 5cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Needs winter protection from wet. Androsace cylindrica A cushion-forming species with rosettes of narrow, elliptical leaves and small white flowers on short stems. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in Alpine House or maybe a trough. Apr.-May. Androsace cylindrica x hirtella Tight domes of narrow, elliptical leaves and small white flowers on short stems. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in Alpine House or maybe a trough. Apr.-May. Androsace laevigata Clump-forming with rosettes of small pointed leaves and stems of five petalled pink flowers with a yellow eye. Height 10-15cm. Welldrained gritty soil in sun. Protect from winter wet. Mar.-Apr. Androsace lanuginosa Evergreen mat-forming alpine with trailing, reddish green stems with silky, grey-green leaves.umbels of pale pink flowers, with greenish yellow-eyes. Height 5cm. Moist welldrained soil in sun. May. Androsace nivalis "Chumstick Form" Narrow grey-green leaves clothe upright to lax stems. Short stems carry umbels of up to ten flowers, dark pink with a yellow centre. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Androsace pubescens A cushion forming species with rosettes of soft green leaves and almost stemless white flowers. Height 8cm. Sharp drained soil in sun or part shade. Alpine House, Scree, or Tufa. Mar.-Apr. Protect from winter damp. Androsace pyrenaica Neat evergreen cushions with stemless white flowers in Spring. Height 10cm. Gritty soil in Alpine House or maybe a trough. Androsace sarmentosa Dense woolly rosettes overwinter giving rise to bright pink or darker flowers with a yellowish eye. Height 10cm. Gritty well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Androsace sarmentosa "Chumbyi" Dense woolly rosettes overwinter giving rise to deep pink flowers with a yellowish eye. Height 10cm. Gritty well-drained soil in sun. Mar.-Apr. Androsace sempervivoides Evergreen mat-forming alpine with open rosettes of hairy-margined, mid-green leaves. Umbels of mauve-pink, yellow-eyed, scented flowers. Height 5cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Androsace tangulashanensis A small androsace with rosettes of fresh green leaves and almost stemless white flowers with a white eye. Height 10cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Andryala aghardii Basal clumps of hairy grey, linear leaves with short stems of bright yellow daisies. Height 15cm. Well-drained soil in sun. May-Jul. Anemanthele lessoniana "Pheasant Grass". An evergreen with flat arching leaves often streaked orange and brown. Small purplish-brown flowers in large plumes. Height 45cm. Moist well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Jul.-Sept. Anemone "Guernica" Deep green cut leaves and large yellow flowers flushed blue on the back of the petals. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun. Apr.-May. Anemone appenina A rhizomatous plant forming dense cushions of lobed, toothed leaves and pale blue flowers. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in shade ( dislikes drying out) Mar.-Apr. Anemone appenina "Petrovac" A rhizomatous plant forming dense cushions of lobed, toothed leaves and bright blue flowers. Height 20cm. Moist well-drained soil in shade ( dislikes drying out) Mar.-Apr. Anemone appenina var. albiflora Apr. A rhizomatous plant forming dense cushions of lobed, toothed leaves and white flowers with a blue flushed back. Height 20cm. Moist welldrained soil in shade ( dislikes drying out) Mar.- Apr. Anemone baldensis A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves, solitary starry white flowers often flushed blue on the reverse. Height 15-20cm. Well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Mar.- Apr.