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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Astilbe ‘Colour Flash Lime’

Astilbe are gorgeous herbaceous perennials with attractive foliage and plumes. They are the perfect plant to add to shaded areas in any garden, which will provide colour from summer to late autumn/early winter!

Campanula Ringsabell Indigo Blue

A tidy mound of slender stems with large drooping purple-blue bells in early to mid Summer. Very floriferous. Prefers a sun or partial shade position. Height 15cm. Spread 30cm.

Corydalis Porcelain Blue

Garden plant for flowerbed in fertile humus-rich soil in partial shade.Vibrant aqua blue flowers in racemes dangle elegantly above lacy blue-green slightly bronze fern-like foliage. Blooms in Spring then again in late Summer.  Ideal in a damp woodland setting. Height 40 cm, spread 50 cm

Dicentra Adrian Bloom

The grey-green foliage looks delicate and combines very well with the dark Rosesy-pink flowers shaped like miniature hearts, showing all summer long. Height 30 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Dicentra eximia Alba

The small, heart-shaped white flowers will hang in arching sprays from late Spring till end of Summer and combine well with its delicate foliage. Height 30 cm. Spread 30 cm.

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.

Geranium m. Bevans Variety

A good evergreen groundcover geranium with deep magenta flowers in spring and summer. Its foliage is aromatic. Height 25 cm. Spread 50 cm.

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 renardii

A lovely geranium with velvety foliage. An ideal plant if you have a problem area. Best planted in groups. The flat white flowers, veined with violet appear in Spring through to summer. Height 25 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Geranium x cant. Biokovo

A good groundcover on a year round basis, with fragrant foliage that turns red in autumn. Masses of white flowers in spring and summer. Evergreen. Height 20 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Geranium x cant. Karmina

This evergreen plant will quickly form decent cover. The carmine rose flowers will appear from mid to early summer. Foliage provides also good autumn colour. Height 25 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Hosta ‘Devon Green’

Hosta are grown for the wonderful foliage. Devon Green forms a dense medium sized mound of highly glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves with distinct midribs. Pale lavender flowers in late Summer. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist fertile soil in full or partial shade. Excellent choice for the shade garden, moist woodland garden, good for underplanting, and groundcover.  Height and spread (approx) - 50cm x 50cm.

Hosta ‘First Frost’

Hosta are grown for the wonderful foliage. 'First Frost' a dense mound of broad, blue-green, heart-shaped leaves with variegated margins. When new leaves emerge in Spring they are edged with golden yellow which matures to bright white. Excellent ground-cover in shaded area! Pale lavender flowers in late Summer. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist fertile soil in full or partial shade. Excellent choice for the shade garden, moist woodland garden, good for under-planting, and ground-cover. Height and spread (approx) - 40cm x 90cm.

Hosta Big Daddy

The very large, heavily corrugated leaves are striking. It is one of the better blue leafed varieties. The near white flowers appear in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 90 cm.

Hosta Francee

Large dark green leaves with narrow white margins. A strong garden plant, which tolerates full sun. The light lavender flowers appear in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 50 cm.

Hosta Ground Master

The long and narrow leaves are dark green with wavy margins, that are yellow in spring, turning white in summer. Lilac flowers in summer. Height 30 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Hosta Hadspen Blue

A low growing hosta with a strong blue colour. It makes a good garden plant with its heart shaped foliage and good performance. Lavender flowers in summer. Height 30 cm. Spread 30 cm.

Hosta Halcyon

A medium high Hosta with pointed foliage. The blue leaves hold their colour well and it produces plenty of lavender flowers in summer. Height 30 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Hosta Minute Man

Dark green cupped leaves with wide white margins. Pale lavender flowers July and August. Height 45cm.

Hosta Orange Marmalade

Uniquely variegated all season. Leaves emerge a yellow-gold and turn a golden-orange. Blue green margins. In Summer leaves turn from yellow-white. Pale lavender flowers July & August. Height 50cm.

Hosta Patriot

One of the best hostas with its dark green foliage and strong white margins. It will be a very versatile and showy plant, which can be used in any semi-shaded setting. Height 50 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Hosta Purple Heart

Green foliage with unusual dark purple-red leaf stems which continue through the base of the leaf. Reddish stems bear mauve-purple flowers. Height 40cm. Spread 90cm.

Hosta Reversed

The creamy white foliage has dark green margins. Definitely a plant with a striking effect in a shady spot in the garden. Lilac flowers in summer. Height 40 cm. Spread 70 cm.

Hosta Wide Brim

The rippled heart shaped leaves are green surrounded by a buttery yellow trim. A cheerful addition to any border or container. Height 50 cm. Spread 60 cm.