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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Achillea millefolium Tutti Frutti ‘Pink Grapefruit’

Achillea millefolium 'Pink Grapefruit' is part of the The Tutti Frutti™ Series. This series was bred in order to create compact and bushy plants, with very uniform blooming over a long season.

Alstroemeria Indian Summer

Alstroemeria-Indian-Summer is a variety of the popular Alstroemeria flower. It is known for its bright, warm colours, reminiscent of an Indian summer. The petals are shades of orange, yellow, and red, with intricate markings and patterns and it can grow to the height of 80cm.

Centaurea Amethyst in Snow

Forms a low mound of grey-green leaves. Eye-catching shaggy flowers in Summer. White petals around a deep purple base. Height 40 cm. Spread 60 cm.  

Geranium Patricia

Magenta pink flowers with black centres throughout summer. Large green leaves which are tinted with red in the Autumn. Clump forming. Height 70cm. Spread 50cm.

Iris sibirica Ego

The large rich-blue flowers appear From May to July and will grace any display. Good as cut flower too. Height 70 cm. Spread 30 cm

Knautia mac Melton Pastels

Glorious pincushion flowers, in soft hues like lilac, white, purple and mauve. Plant at the back of a border and it will flower all summer, attracting wildlife. Height 120 cm. Spread 50 cm

Lychnis cor. Atrosanguinea

Pale grey leaves, carmine-pink flowers from May-July. Height 75 cm. Evergreen. Very easy to self seed.

Meconopsis betonicifolia

With its big strikingly blue flowers which resemble those of Poppies, this is an unusual garden plant. Needs cool, sheltered position and rich soil. Height 100 cm. Spread 45cm.

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.

Papaver or. Pattys Plum

Oriental Poppy. Purple flowers from May-September. Sunny position, well draining soil. Height 100 cm.

Papaver or. Royal Wedding

Large fluffy crepe-paper like white flowers with purple almost black centres. Grey-green foliage. Height 100cm.

Phygelius Croftway ‘Coral Princess’

Forms and upright clump of ovate dark green leaves. Bushy habit. Panicles of tubular coral pink-red flowers with contrasting yellow throats. Will bloom in profusion all through Summer and into Autumn. Cut back spent to flowers to sustain re-blooming. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist but well drained soil in full sun. Best in a sheltered position. Evergreen in mild areas. Good in beds, borders, coastal gardens, beside walls. Height and spread (approx) - 70cm x 60cm.

Polygonum bistorta Superba

Bistort Height 70 cm. Bright pink bottlebrush - like spikes of tiny flowers from May till July.

Trollius chin Golden Queen

Globe Flower. Globular golden yellow flowers on erect stems in May and June. Height 100 cm.

Verbascum Sugar Plum

Showy violet purple flowers emerge in Spring and continue through Summer. Height 50 cm.

Zantedeschia a Crowborough

Evergreen in mild areas. Height 100 cm. Pure white flowers in June and July. Needs winter protection.

Zantedeschia aet Snowwhite

An excellent new variety which has very large white flowers growing on compact plants in Spring. Also suitable for planting near ponds. Height 70 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Anchusa azurea ‘Dropmore’

'Italian Bugloss' is a biennial or short-lived perennial however, do not let this put you off. It is still a magnificent plant with stunning flowers and structural integrity.

Aquilegia ‘Black Barlow’

Aquilegia is a genus of clump-forming, short-lived perennials, which are commonly known as columbines. The different varieties offer an array of colour that can be used in your garden or patio.

Aquilegia ‘McKana Hybrid’

Aquilegia is a genus of clump-forming, short-lived perennials, which are commonly known as columbines. The different varieties offer an array of colour that can be used in your garden or patio.