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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Alcea rosea ‘Spring Celebrities Crimson’

Alcea, also known as 'hollyhock', are short-lived showy perennials. These plants are an old garden favourite, perfect for any garden. The 'Spring Celebrities' series is a compact strain with bushy dwarf plants which bear large double blooms.  

Astrantia ‘Star of Love’

Astrantia are beautiful, clump-forming perennials with attractive glossy foliage. The produce stunning flowers which are surrounded by showy bracts which often provide a splash of colour. Astrantia is also known as 'Hattie's Pincushion' or 'Masterwort'.

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.

Cosmos Chocamocha

Sumptuous velvety bronze flowers on blue to green foliage during summer. Smells even more of chocolate than most varieties. An excellent garden choice. Height 35cm. Spread 30 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 Candy Floss

This Pink is ideally suited to plant in containers or near patios to add splashes of colour. The pink flowers are beautifully perfumed and can be enjoyed all summer long. Height 30 cm. Spread 20 cm.

Dianthus Memories

The stunning pure white flowers and lovely spicy fragrance make this a fabulous plant for the garden. Remove spent flowerheads and it will continue to bloom right through Summer and into the Autumn. Height 30 cm.

Dianthus Sugar Plum

The maroon, pink and white flowers are frilly and carry a wonderful fragrance and unique markings. Will be an eye catcher in the garden! Height 25 cm. Spread 20 cm.

Gypsophila pan. Pink Festival

An ideal cutflower and border plant. Huge sprays of double pink flowers appear all summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 60 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.

Helenium The Bishop

Add a touch of gold to your summer border. Erect stems bear yellow daisy-like flowers around central brown cones. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Heliopsis ‘Funky Spinner’

This false sunflower will add a stunning display to any garden or patio. It's foliage and flowers make for an intense combination. Darkest green-bronze leaves provide a wonderful background for the striking bicolored, double red and yellow flowers. Big daisy-like flowers, outer petals golden yellow with red centres . Will bloom all Summer long. A good cut-flower and will attract bees and butterflies. Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun. Will also tolerate light partial shade. Height and spread (approx) - 60cm x 40cm.

Ligularia dent. Othello

A plant of substance for the back of the border or along waterside! Prefers a moist condition, where it will show its flat, orange flowerheads in big clusters in summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 90 cm.

Ligularia przewalskii

An attractive foliage plant for the garden with its deeply cut leaves. Tall yellow flowerspikes will appear from mid to late summer. Easy to grow and a showy plant. Height 200 cm. Spread 90 cm.

Ligularia The Rocket

A very striking garden plant. The flowerstems are black and contrasting to the yellow flowerspikes. An eyecatching flashy combination from early to late summer. Height 180 cm. Spread 50 cm.

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,

Lychnis Petite Henri

Shaggy double white flowers on upright stems in Summer. Compact bushy foliage. Attracts bees and butterflies. Height 50cm. Spread 50cm.