Herbaceous plants (in botanical use frequently simply herbs) are plants that have no persistent woody stem above ground. The term is mainly applied to perennials, but in botany it may also refer to annuals or biennials, and include both forbs and graminoids.

Annual herbaceous plants die completely at the end of the growing season or when they have flowered and fruited, and they then grow again from seed.

Herbaceous perennial and biennial plants may have stems that die at the end of the growing season, but parts of the plant survive under or close to the ground from season to season.

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Coreopsis UpTick Gold Bronze

A neat mounding habit of foliage with striking bi-coloured flowers from May to September. A large eye of deep bronze surrounded by gold. A good cutflower. Height 35cm. Spread 35cm.

Coreopsis UpTick Yellow and Red

A neat mounding habit of foliage with striking bi-coloured flowers from May to September. A large eye of burgundy red surrounded by yellow. A good cut flower. A low maintenance plant which is disease resistant. Height 35 cm. Spread 35 cm.

Crocosmia Lucifer

The dense iris-like foliage will be topped by the hottest Montbretia flowers. A fiery paprika-red, this small flowering variety is one of the hardiest around. Height up to 100 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff

The bronze foliage and dark red flowers will add a splash of colour to late summer and autumn gardens. The tubers are best stored in dry peat during winter months. Height 90 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Dianthus Rebekah

Evergreen, silvery-green foliage.  Double, scented crimson flowers from Spring to Autumn. Will continue to flower if old flowers are regularly removed.  Height 15 cm.

Epimedium x rubrum

This is a compact groundcover, suitable for shade. The young plants are bright red, maturing foliage turns pale green. Spurred red flowers in Spring. Height 20 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow

Strong garden grower with bushy habit. In spring the red flowers last long and show up well against its green foliage. Fresh leaves have a red touch too. Height 100 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Fascicularia bicolor

For an exotic touch to your garden this evergreen plant is a good choice. Centre leaves will turn a vivid red as flowers appear. Needs a sheltered spot and winter protection Height 40 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Garvinea Sweet Love

A strain of hardy Garvinea that can withstand temperatures of below -6 degrees Celsius. Large and striking bright red flowers from May to October. Evergreen and very floriferous. Height 20cm.

Geum coc. Borisii

Ideally placed at the front of the border or as edging, the orangy-red flowers will reward you. They are borne upright stems from late spring to late summer. Height 30 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Helenium Moerheim Beauty

Upright and strong stems bear daisy-like flowers. Reddish-orange flowerheads appear in late summer and early autumn, extending the flowering season. Height 90 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Iris germanica Vita Fire

An extremely hardy and low maintenance perennial. Strap like grey-green leaves. Wonderful deep coppery-red flowers in late Spring and Summer. Prefers full sun and moist free draining soil. Height 80cm. Spread 30cm.

Kniphofia ‘Flamenco’

This Red Hot Poker forms a large clump of strap-like green leaves. Short sturdy stems bear torch or poker like red-orange flower buds which open out to yellow, creating a wonderful two toned effect. An impressive feature plant for the garden. Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun. Good in beds, borders, coastal or gravel gardens. Also good used for solitary planting. Height and spread (approx) - 100cm x 80cm.

Kniphofia caulescens

The robust rosettes of blue foliage are evergreen. They will be topped by fat spikes of coral-red to pale yellow flowers on stout stems. Good structural plant! Height 120 cm. Spread 70 cm.

Kniphofia John Benary

A real Red Hot Poker originating from Ireland. The vibrant upright red flowers appear in late summer and early autumn. Height 80 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Kniphofia Royal Castle

Tall and bold pokers in shades of red and orange will stand proudly in your garden in summer. Best situated at the back of the border in full sun. Height 120 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Kniphofia Wols Red Seedling

Tall, narrow red spikes will brighten up the border in the summer. Good structural plant to add to a border or cottage type garden. Height 120 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Monarda Cambridge Scarlet

Clump-forming. Throughout Summer produces scented whirls of rich red flowers. Height 90 cm. Prefers moist soil and a sunny position.

Nemesia Sunsatia Plus Papaya

A mass of glowing firey red flowers which mature to a golden yellow cover the foliage from May through to October. Fantastic for fringe planting, in baskets or pots. Full sun or part shade. Height 25cm. Spread 30cm.

Paeonia Karl Rosenfield

Double, dark crimson flowers from June till July. Height 100cm.

Papaver or. Beauty of Livermere

Exuberant blood red flowers, 20 cm across, with a silky tissue paper delicacy. Born on strong upright stems they will bring zing to a planting scheme. Height 80 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Penstemon Garnet

Snapdragon like, open mouthed deep red flowers, borne in racemes in July-October. Height 70 cm. Plant in a sunny position, free-draining soil.

Penstemon Rubicundus

Fleshy, greyish foliage. Red flowers with white throat from July till October. Height 80 cm.

Penstemon Schoenholzeri

Snap-dragon like open-mouthed red flower, with white throat, borne in racemes from July till October. Sunny position and free draining soil. Height 75cm.