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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Dahlia Dreamy Fantasy

Sensational multi-coloured salmon and coral ruffled flowers with a touch of yellow are really striking and contrast beautifully against the dark foliage. Blooms from May to October. Height 40cm. Spread 40cm.

Dahlia Dreamy Lips

Eye catching bright red blooms with double petals contrasting beautifully against the dark green/bronze foliage. Flowering from May to October. Height 40cm. Spread 40cm.

Dianthus Cherry Daquiri

Hardy and easy to grow rewarding you with colour In Summer & Autumn. Single fragrant white flowers with a blackcurrant eye. Grey-green foliage. Compact plant. Height 35 cm, spread 35 cm. 

Dianthus Tequila Sunrise

Hardy and easy to grow rewarding you with colour in Summer and Autumn. Single fragrant pale peachy pink flowers with a central red ringed apricot eye. Grey-green foliage. A compact plant that can reach a height and spread of 35cm.

Digitalis grandiflora Carillon

The wavy spikes of this soft yellow foxglove are an old time favourite. They are well suited for the front and middle of a shaded border where they will show all Summer. Height 40 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Erysimum Bowles Mauve

A bright and fragrant addition to borders or as edging. The grey foliage will carry plenty of fragrant, mauve flowers for months on end. Height 50 cm. Spread 40 cm

Erysimum hyb. Red Jep

A small evergreen shrub. Dark purple-red fragrant flowers in early Spring to Summer. Narrow green leaves. Height 40cm

Fuchsia Genii

Glowing yellow-green foliage. Single, slender cerise tubes open to up-curved sepals with purple flowers at their centres. Blooms from May to September. Will grow in sun or part shade. Height 90cm. Spread 90cm.

Geranium Ann Folkard

The vivid magenta flowers with their distinct black veins are starting early and finishing late. The new foliage is golden, changing to apple green. Height 40 cm. Spread 50 cm

Geranium Dreamland

Large silvery pale-pink flowers with cerise pink veins. Blooming from late Spring to early Autumn. Good groundcover. Height 40cm. Spread 40cm.

Geranium m. Spessart

This plant makes a good groundcover with its scented evergreen foliage, which turns to bronze and red in autumn. Purple pink flowers, fading to white with age. Height 35 cm. Spread 100 cm.

Geranium Rozanne

The violet-blue flowers have white centres and appear from late spring to November. Rewarding plant, rich flowering and a strong grower. Height 45 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Geranium Sweet Heidi

Purple flower with a white eye from May to October. Flowers resting on long runner stems. Attracts bees. Height 40cm.

Geum ‘Flames of Passion’

Forms a compact rounded clump of dark green leaves. From early Summer wiry dark stems rise above the foliage and are topped by wonderful semi-double deep red flowers, frilly in appearance. A repeat-bloomer rewarding you right through to the Autumn. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Good in beds, borders, cottage style gardens. Looks particularly well when planted in groups. Height and spread (approx) - 50cm x 45cm.

Geum ‘Tempo Rose’

Forms a compact rounded clump of dark green leaves. From early Summer wiry dark red stems rise above the foliage and are topped by wonderful dark rosy-pink flowers. The petals are lighter on the outer edge and darken towards the centre. Flowers may be single or double. A repeat-bloomer rewarding you right through to the Autumn. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Good in beds, borders, cottage style gardens. Looks particularly well when planted in groups.

Geum coc. Cooky

Clump forming herbaceous perennial. Bright blaze orange flowers on upright stems from May through to September. Height 50cm. Spread 30cm.

Geum Lady Stratheden

The double bright yellow flowers are placed on slender arching stems. An ideal plant to bring a cheery yellow to a border in spring and summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Geum Mai Tai

Bring a soft touch to the herbaceous border with this ruffled semi-double Geum. Through Summer apricot flowers blushed with rose pink lighten to peach as they mature. Full sun or part shade. Height 40cm. Spread 35cm.

Geum Mrs Bradshaw

A long flowering and trouble free addition to a late spring and summer border. The double red flowers are showy and borne well above the plant. Height 60 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Geum Scarlet Tempest

Mound forming semi-evergreen dark green foliage. Slender stems bear bright red flowers flushed with orange from late Spring through to Autumn. Height 45cm. Spread 45cm.

Heuchera m. Palace Purple

A long established purple Heuchera and still one of the best. The maple like foliage ranges from bronzy green to purple. Suitable for edge of border, tubs and containers. Height 45 cm. Spread 40 cm

Heuchera Paris

Evergreen, silvery-green leaves with beautifully contrasting tall spikes of rosy-red flowers in Summer.  Height 35 cm, spread 45 cm. 

Heuchera Shanghai

Mound forming silvery-purple foliage of this Heuchera is a pretty addition to the garden. White flowers on dark stems in Summer. Remove tired old leaves in Spring to encourage fresh foliage growth. Evergreen  Height 40 cm.

Knautia macedonica Mars Midget

The double, dense pincushion flowers are pure crimson and appear from late spring to summer. Good for cutting or drying. Height 40 cm. Spread 30 cm

Knautia macedonica Red Knight

Tough and long lived. Small vibrant cherry red pincushion flowers will grace any summer garden. Height 50cm.

Knautia Thunder and Lightning

Variegated light green & cream foliage forms a low mound. Tall wirey stems topped by purple-red pincushion flowers throughout Summer and into Autumn. Attracts butterflies. Likes a well drained sunny spot. Height 45cm. Spread 50cm.

Leucanthemum Freak

Pure white daisy-like flowers with a yellow centre. Lovely compact flowers from May through Summer and into the Autumn. Height 35cm.

Lupinus Gallery Blue

A hardy and tough garden plant. A very good and rewarding addition to any garden. Blue flowerspikes all through the summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm

Lupinus Gallery Red

A good old fashioned garden favourite. Compact grower with multiple large red flowerspikes from late spring to early summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 30 cm

Lupinus Gallery White

Height 60 cm. Hardy, popular perennial with large white flowerspikes in Summer. Sunny position, well draining soil. Perfect cottage garden plant.

Lupinus Gallery Yellow

A good old fashioned garden favourite. Compact plant with multiple large yellow flowerspikes from late spring to early summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 30 cm,

Melittis Royal Velvet Distinction

Pretty cream and dark pink bicoloured flowers in May and June. Honey scented foliage can be dried and used in potpourri. Enjoys partial shade and is suited to a woodland garden. Height 45cm

Phygelius aequalis Sensation

Evergreen. Dark purple flowers from May till October. Height 55 cm. Sunny position, free draining soil. Protect against severe frost.

Phygelius Croftway Red Emperor

Deep green compact foliage. Upright cherry red tubular flowers from May to October. Height 60 cm. Sunny position, free draining soil.

Phygelius Croftway Snow Queen

Evergreen. Pure white tubular flowers from May-October. Deep green foliage. Height 60 cm. Sunny position, well drained soil.

Phygelius Croftway Yellow Sovereign

Evergreen. Tubular creamy-yellow flowers from May to October. Height 60 cm. Plant in full sun.