Seed for Sale - £2.00 per Packet
All Harvested in 2005 in Arduaine Garden
Alstroemeria aurea
Attractive perennial with pale orange flowers in summer, best in an informal position, as it can run around. Light shade. 3ft. Chile.
Anemone x hybrida
The familiar but no less beautiful late-summer flowering Japanese anemone. A strong perennial, easy to grow if a little invasive, enjoying a sunny place. Seed from various hybrids. Garden origin. 3-4ft.
Anomatheca laxa mixed
A dainty plant, growing from a corm, with sword-shaped leaves and spikes of deep pink or white flowers, each with a red blotch, in summer. In very cold places lift for winter. 4-8in. South Africa.
Aquilegia vulgaris hybrids
The popular Columbine of the early summer border; this seed is taken from our own mostly blue-flowered strain. Seeds around gently. 3ft. Europe.
Arisaema ciliatum
A reasonably hardy tuberous aroid, a lovely plant for a shady woodland border. Parasols of foliage sit above a spathe of purple striped with white. Interstingly different. Early summer. 12-18". Asia.
Arisaema flavum
Another aroid with a green parasol of foliage, but this time with green and yellow spathes. Woodsy soil in a cool place. Early summer. 9-10in. Himalayas.
Arisaema flavum var. abbreviatum
These woodland plants are a bit of a specialist interest but certainly different. Yellow and green spathes, similar to above, with the green umbrella of leaves. Early summer. 9-10in. Asia.
Aruncus dioicus
Goatsbeard. A bold and reliable perennial for any soil. Pinnate foliage and plumes of small white flowers in spring and summer. Easy. 4-5ft. N. Hemisphere.
Astilbe hybrids
Very hardy, but delicate-looking perennials for a moist or wet soil in sun or light shade. From a mix of colours. Summer. 2-3ft. Garden origin.
Astrantia maxima
A beautiful and easy to grow perennial for a good soil, with divided basal leaves and strong stems supporting spiky rose-pink flowers above a collar of pure pink. Summer. 2-3ft. Europe.
Berberis darwinii
A well-known medium to large sized shrub with small, evergreen, holly-like foliage, dark and shiny. Clusters of small, orange flowers are produced in spring. Easy and reliable. 6ft plus. Chile and Argentina.
Betula utilis ex PGG 129
A lovely, medium-sized and fast-growing tree from the Himalayas with rich chestnut exfoliating bark. The parent was grown from seed collected in Nepal in 1990. Very easy and attractive, casting only light shade.
Calceolaria mexicana
A prolific hardy annual that will reproduce itself from seed. This bushy plant has dissected foliage and little yellow pouched flowers. Summer. 10-12in. Mexico.
Canna polymorpha
A half-hardy tuberous perennial which can be grown outside in mild areas or grown in pots or potted up for the winter in cold places. Red and yellow flowers in summer. More delicate in appearance than the usual hybrid cannas. Chip and soak the seed. 2-3ft. Brazil.
Cardiocrinum cordatum var. glehnii
Smaller than its better known relative, C. giganteum, this lily is a rare plant in its native Japan, also monocarpic. Large ivory flowers on sturdy stems from heart-shaped basal leaves. 2-4ft.
Cardiocrinum giganteum
Giant Himalayan Lily. A spectacular plant for a moist, humus-rich soil in light shade. White flowers in summer. Slow from seed but worth it. The bulb dies after flowering but leaves small bulbs to grow on. 8ft.
Chelidonium majus
The delicate Greater Celandine, with small, yellow spring flowers over elegant ferny foliage. Self-sows, but not difficult to control. 18-24in. Europe, Asia.
Chelone glabra
Turtlehead. A sturdy, trouble-free perennial for moist soil, producing white flowers on stiff stems in late summer. Easy and reliable. 2-3ft. E. USA.
Chelone obliqua
Turtlehead. A reliable perennial with sturdy stems and pink flowers in late summer. Prefers moist soil. Attractive and trouble-free. 2-3ft. E. USA.
Chelone obliqua var. alba
Turtlehead. A white form of the above plant, which may be confused with Chelone glabra as it appears pretty similar, though acquired as a different plant. Take your pick! Easy and reliable. 2-3ft. E. USA.
Clethra delavayi
A beautiful, deciduous shrub needing a sheltered position. White, fragrant, lily-of-the- valley-like flowers produced in profusion. Summer. 10-15ft. W. China.
Convallaria majalis
The beautiful and well-known Lily-of-the-Valley. A short perennial with exquisitely scented flowers in spring. Can spread rapidly in cool, shady places, but who cares? 9in. N. Hemisphere.
Datisca cannabina
A tall, elegant, late perennial for a large border or as an isolated specimen. Arching stems of deeply pinnate leaves & clusters of minute yellow flowers. 6ft. Middle East.
Delphinium ranunculoides
This may not be the right name, but this a striking perennial with tall, thick stems of dark blue flowers. Will need staking, but it' s worth it. Summer. 6-7ft.
Dicentra macrocapnos
An exciting new herbaceous climber, with yellow flowers all summer. Delicate in appearance, but vigorous. Needs a sheltered spot on fence or shrub. 6-10ft. Himalayas.
Digitalis purpurea
Our native foxglove, but none the worse for that. Generally a biennial, but sometimes continues for a few years, particularly if the flowers are cut off before seeding. Purple spikes, maybe some white. 3-5ft. Europe.
Drimys winteri var. andina
A handsome shrub which produces umbels of ivory-white flowers when only a foot or two tall. A hardy, easy and ornamental evergreen of 3-4ft. From woods at higher altitudes in Chile and Argentina.
Echium candicans
A magnificent shrub for a warm, well-drained place in the sun. Spikes of intense blue flowers in early summer. Worth making a special effort to grow. 3-4ft. Madeira.
Eccremocarpus scaber (cream)
A rather tender, sub-shrubby climber. Grown as an annual it flowers early and for a long period from a spring sowing. Divided foliage and tubular flowers. 6-8ft. Chile.
Erinus alpinus
Fairy Foxglove. A tufted alpine for a well-drained position in a rock garden or old wall. Purple flowers are freely produced in spring. The nearby 'Bridge Over The Atlantic' is covered with it. Mountains of Europe.
Filipendula camtschatica
A giant version of our native Meadowsweet for the back of a herbaceous border in moist soil. Large basal leaves and sturdy stems support fluffy heads of fragrant white flowers. 6ft. E. Asia.
Francoa appendiculata
A pretty, clump-forming and easy perennial displaying small, pink flowers on wand-like stems in late summer. 2ft. Chile.
Geranium endressii
A well-known ground-covering herbaceous perennial which forms a tight mat of fresh green leaves covered with chalky-pink flowers in summer. Easy and reliable and happy in most soils. 12in. Pyrenees.
Gevuina avellana
A very rare opportunity to grow this exotic shrub from seed. In the protea family, it has glossy pinnate foliage which is followed by spikes of white flowers and hazel-like red fruit on mature plants. Not for cold places though never damaged here. Shrub or small tree. Chile.
Hebe salicifolia
A fast-growing, pretty shrub for a sheltered place. Narrow, bright green leaves and spikes of white to lilac flowers in summer. Seeds around if it likes you. 4-5ft
Heimia salicifolia
A small, unusual but easily grown deciduous shrub with interesting yellow flowers in summer. Likes a sunny spot to ripen its wood. 3-4ft. Central & South America.
Hosta sieboldii
A neat and low-growing hosta with spikes of quite large violet flowers. This seed was taken from a variegated cultivar, "Paxton's Original" , but seedlings may revert to green. Who knows? 18in. Japan.
Hyacinthoides non-scriptus
Bluebell or Wild Hyacinth, the well-known wild flower of our fields and woods. Spikes of blue flowers in spring. Apparently becoming rare in some places due to collecting. 12in. W. Europe.
Iris foetidissima var. citrina
A larger version of the native "Gladwyn" , a tolerant evergreen perennial with flowers of citron and pale mauve in early summer. Orange seed heads in autumn. 2ft. W. Europe, Mediterranean.
Iris forrestii
A small, attractive perennial for moist soil, bearing mostly lemon-yellow flowers over narrow, fresh green foliage. Early summer. 2ft. China.
Iris sibirica
A reliable perennial for any soil, though preferably moist, in sun. Upright sheaves of narrow foliage, with heads of blue flowers in early summer. 3ft. Europe, W. Asia.
Jovellana punctata
A rarely grown sub-shrub related to Calceolaria and probably similar in hardiness. Pouched white flowers with purple spots in summer. For a warm place, a cold glasshouse or a conservatory. 2-3ft. Chile.
Jovellana repens
Another Calceolaria relative which has grown outside here for some years. A much smaller plant, only a few inches high, with small pouched white flowers in summer. For a warm spot in a rock garden.
Kirengeshoma palmata
A unusual perennial for moist, lime-free soil. Pale yellow flowers like shuttlecocks appear in late summer over vine-like foliage and black stems. 2-3ft. Japan.
Laburnum anagyroides
The common laburnum as seen in so many gardens, but still a striking and beautiful small tree. Long racemes of bright yellow flowers dangle among trifoliate leaves in late spring. 15-20ft. C & S Europe.
Leucojum autumnale
Autumn snowflake. A dainty little bulb with grassy foliage and single white bell-flowers, tinged with pink, in late summer. For a sheltered spot on a rock garden, but not for very cold places. 6in. Spain, Portugal, etc.
Libertia formosa
Upright grassy foliage like all the Libertia tribe, this easily grown evergreen perennial does well here and produces heads of small, white open flowers in summer. For a well-drained place in the sun. 2-3ft. Chile.
Libertia procera
A larger plant than the other species of Libertia, this perennial is a fairly recent acquisition and has sturdy stems of larger white saucer-shaped flowers held among the rigid grassy leaves. 3-4ft. New Zealand.
Libertia sessiliflora
One of the many Libertia species we grow here, with the usual upright spiky evergreen foliage, but very different from the others with heads of fluffy, pale blue flowers. Easy and clump-forming. 2-3ft. Chile.
Lilium canadense
A most attractive lily for moist, peaty soil in sun or light shade. Deep yellow flowers nod from long stems in summer. Very graceful. 4ft. Eastern N. America.
Lilium martagon mixed
Turk's cap lily. Grows best in leafy soil in sun or partial shade. Purple-pink or white flowers in summer. Tough and long-lived, and will grow in grass. 3-4ft. Europe, W. Asia.
Lupinus hybrid - yellow
Well-known cottage garden lupins. Seed harvested from yellow strain. Enjoys well-drained soil in sun. Early summer. 3-4ft.
Lychnis flos-cuculi
Ragged Robin. A lovely little native perennial which grows around the Lower Ponds in moist ground. Very common along some roadsides in this area. Rose-pink flowers with fringed petals. 12-15in. Europe.
Lychnis yunnanensis
A small clump-forming perennial for the front of the border or the rock garden. Easy and attractive. Pink or white flowers in summer. 6-9in. Yunnan.
Meconopsis cambrica
Welsh Poppy. A British native enjoying shady places where it will seed around. Fresh ferny foliage and clear yellow flowers in late spring and summer. 18". Europe.
Meconopsis cambrica "Frances Perry"
A Welsh Poppy with startling flowers of scarlet touched with orange. A perennial for shady places with delicate ferny foliage. Comes true from seed but is not a nuisance. Late spring and summer. 18"
Meconopsis cambrica - pale orange
A charming variety of the usually yellow Welsh Poppy, with a preference for shady places, where it seeds around gently - it's never a nuisance here. Fresh ferny foliage. Late spring to summer. 18in. N. Europe.
Meconopsis villosa
A meconopsis with nodding yellow flowers. The golden-haired rosettes dislike the winter drip from trees. Usual meconopsis conditions. Spring. 2-3ft. Nepal & Bhutan.
Melasphaerula ramosa
A rare, elegant, grassy-leaved bulb for a sheltered woodsy position, or under glass in colder places. Sprays of pale yellow flowers in spring. 18in. South Africa.
Mimulus luteus
Monkey Flower. A perennial for moist or wet places where it can spread quite rapidly. Lovely golden-yellow flowers in spring and summer. 12" . Chile.
Morina longifolia
A striking plant for moist but well-drained soil. A prickly rosette gives rise to a stout stem of hooded white and pink flowers. Summer. 3ft. Nepal.
Omphalodes nitida
A small evergreen perennial, a recent acquisition, which seems easy to grow and seeds around gently. Long, narrow dark-green leaves and small sky-blue flowers in springtime. 9-12in. Spain and Portugal.
Orthrosanthus laxus
An evergreen perennial in the iris family with small pale blue flower-spikes in summer. Said to need well-drained soil in a warm protected site, but grows well here without protection. 18-20in. W. Australia.
Orthrosanthus multiflorus
An upright iris-like perennial with spikes of small pale blue flowers in summer. Rich, well-drained soil in a warm protected site. 40-60cm. S & W Australia.
Paradisea liliastrum var major
A clump-forming perennial for an open, sunny place, with broad grassy basal leaves and sturdy spikes of pure white lily flowers in early summer. 12-18in. Southern Europe.
Peltoboykinia watanabe
A most attractive, low-growing perennial with handsome, shiny, deeply divided leaves and small heads of creamy flowers. Good ground cover foliage of an unusual shape. 18in. Japan.
Primula florindae
Giant Himalayan Cowslip. A strong-growing perennial for a moist to wet soil. Pendulous, pale yellow, spicy-scented flowers in June and July. Tough. 2-3ft. Tibet.
Primula florindae Red Form
An orange-red version of this sturdy species, which enjoys a wetter soil than most other primulas, and is one of the last to flower, in June and July. 2-3ft. Possibly a hybrid.
Primula japonica 'Postford White'
The lovely white form of this attractive candelabra, enjoying moist soil in sun or shade. Early summer. 18in. Japan.
Primula prolifera
Formerly named P. helodoxa. A yellow-flowered candelabra primula for moist or wet soil. Early summer. 100cm. Yunnan, Burma.
Primula pulverulenta
A striking candelabra primula for moist soil. Deep magenta flowers on white, mealy stems. Early summer.100cm. China.
Primula scotica
A small native primula which can be seen along the clifftops and on forest margins in the north of Scotland. Easy to grow in a well-drained soil but fairly short-lived. Tiny purple flowers on a 3-4in stem. Scotland.
Primula vialii
A spectacular plant which doesn t look like a primula! A spike of crimson buds which opens from the bottom upwards to violet flowers. Moist but not wet soil in an open position. Short-lived. 15-18in. China.
Rhodophiala species ex BMW 5154
A small bulbous plant close to Hippeastrum, from southern South America, probably hardy but maybe best grown in a cold greenhouse. Pink trumpet-shaped flowers and grassy foliage. 6-9in. Chile and Argentina.
Sanguisorba obtusa
Japanese Burnet. A lovely perennial with striking grey-green pinnate foliage and spikes of rose-pink bottle-brush flowers on sturdy stems. Seems easy to grow in the moist border here in full sun. 4ft. Japan.
Saxifraga species
A small plant of the London Pride persuasion, it grows here around the edge of the pond in the shade but is probably happy anywhere. Rosttes of fresh green and short spikes of pink flowers. 3-4in. Could be native.
Scilla lilio-hyacinthus
An easy and early bulbous plant with broad leaves and pale blue flowers. Slowly clump-forming in moist soil. 9-12in. April to May. Central France and Pyrenees.
Selinum tenuifolium
A refined and beautiful relative of Cow Parsley, Very finely cut leaves and flat heads of delicate white flowers. Summer. 3-4ft. Himalayas.
Silene asterias
A low-growing and clump-forming hardy perennial for the front of the border or rockery. Striking heads of purple-red flowers in early summer. Not often seen. 9-12in. Balkans etc.
Silene dioica
Red Campion. A British native, ideal for moist soil and informal, shady places. Seeds around gently. Deep to pale pink flowers in spring. 2-3ft. Europe, N. Africa.
Silene fimbriata
Similar to White Campion, but the branched stems of this dark-green leaved perennial carry deeply fringed white flowers sitting on large calyces. Summer. 2ft. Caucasus.
Strobilanthus attenuata
A recent acquistion which is much admired. A bushy, shrub-like perennial with attractive foliage and tubular violet-blue flowers in late summer for a long period. Seems easy to grow and hardy. 3ft. Himalyas.
Tellima grandiflora
An easy, clump-forming perennial groundcover for moist shade. Rounded leaves and spikes of creamy bell-flowers. Late spring. 18-24in. Western N. America.
Thermopsis caroliniana
A lupin-like perennial with an upright habit and spikes of bright yellow flowers. Unusual and attractive. Enjoys light soil. Early summer. 3ft.
Tropaeolum speciosum
So called Scotch Flame-flower. A vigorous perennial scrambler for cool, moist conditions. Scarlet nasturtium-like flowers in summer and autumn. Wonderful, but can be very slow to germinate and difficult to establish. 6-10ft. Chile.
Verbena corymbosa
A bushy perennial for a moist spot in the sun.
Veronicastrum virginicum
An elegant perennial for a moist border. Flowers in spikes of pink or white above stems of whorled leaves. All summer. 3-4ft. Eastern North America.
Veronicastrum virginicum ex. 'Pink Glow'
A lovely herbaceous perennial with refined spikes of pink flowers on whorls of elegant leaves. Similar to above but has a different look about it. Seedlings may be different and maybe shouldn't take the name. 3-4ft.
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