Aubrieta, also known as 'Rock Cress' are mat-forming evergreen perennials, with small leaves and short stems bearing 4-petalled flowers in shades of pink, purple and blue in spring.
Bergenia, also known as 'Elephant's Ears' are sunning evergreen perennials which produce amazing leathery green leaves and clusters of bell-shaped pink or white flowers.
A good, tough , evergreen garden plant. The leaves will turn a lovely maroon-red colour in autumn. The light pink flowers appear in spring and turn to hot pink. Height 30 cm. Spread 25 cm
On its bright, fresh green foliage this early spring flowering garden plant will produce an abundance of cheerful yellow daisy like flowers from April-May. Height 30 cm. Spread 30 cm.
The leaves of this good groundcover are mottled with red in spring and autumn. Pale yellow showy flowers in the spring. Suitable to plant in a shady area. Height 25 cm. Spread 30 cm.
Carpet forming evergreen blue grey-green leaves. Masses of semi-double lilac-pink flowers with bright yellow centres from April to September. Fantastic in seaside gardens. Full sun or part shade. Height 25cm. Spread 30cm.
The earliest flowering herbaceous plant, from January till April, with its long-lasting white flowers, is best used in small group at the front of the border. Height 25 cm. Spread 25 cm.