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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Delphinium Astolat

The rich spikes of deep pink flowers are unusual for delphinium. A well known and proven cottage style garden plant. It will need some support for its heavy flowers in summer. Height up to 150 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Delphinium Black Knight

The midnight violet flower spikes appear from early Summer. The plant is best located at the back of a sunny border. The tall spikes will need a bit of support. Height 150 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Delphinium Blue Bird p.h.

A well known plant from olden days. Ideally put at the back of a border, where its dark blue flower spikes with their white centres will be spectacular. Needs some support. Height 150 cm. Spread 60 cm.

Delphinium Galahad p.h.

The pure white flower spikes will be on show from early to late summer. They make excellent cutflowers. Because of their size they will need a bit of support. Height 150 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Delphinium Guinevere p.h.

This is a cottage favourite with a delicate lavender-pink colour and white centre. It will add a soft touch to your border. The tall spikes will need a bit of support. Height 150 cm. Spread 45 cm.

Dierama pulcherrimum

The funnel shaped flower bells are pale pink. They appear on arching stems well, above the foliage, in summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 40 cm.

Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Album’

A truly elegant addition to any garden. Narrow evergreen grass-like leaves form a clump, which is graced with tall arching stems resembling fishing rods - as it's name suggests. Nodding, bell-shaped bright white or slightly pink flowers dangle delicately from mid-late Summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 60 cm. Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a sheltered spot. Good in beds, borders, cottage or coastal gardens. Also suitable in gravel/courtyard gardens or on banks/slopes.

Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Dark Cerise’

A truly elegant addition to any garden. Narrow evergreen grass-like leaves form a clump, which is graced with tall arching stems resembling fishing rods - as it's name suggests. Nodding, bell-shaped, deep and dark purple flowers dangle delicately from mid-late Summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 60 cm. Position in well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a sheltered spot. Good in beds, borders, cottage or coastal gardens. Also suitable in gravel/courtyard gardens or on banks/slopes.

Fuchsia ‘Riccartonii’

A vigorous growing Fuchsia, forms an upright medium sized bush of ovate dark green leaves. From early Summer the pretty looking flowers will begin to dangle from arching stems on the foliage. Vivid crimson wings surround deep purple tubular centres and will continue to bloom right throughout the Summer until the first frosts. Excellent garden plant highly attractive to pollinators. Height 200cm. Spread 150cm. Position in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Needs shelter from cold drying winds. Good in beds, back of large borders, cottage style or informal gardens.

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

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.

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.