Athyrium are deciduous ferns with pinnate to tri-pinnate fronds which range from different shades of green to silver. 'Pictum', also known as 'Japanese Painted Fern' is a stunning genus of athyrium.
Crested Scaly Male Fern. An evergreen easy to grow fern. Forms a rosette of erect, arching, crested fronds that open golden-green when young and turn bright green as they mature. Height 100 cm, spread 90 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.
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.
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.
The large heart-shaped leaves are blue-green at the centre with golden-green margins. Off-white flowers in middle to late summer. Height 70 cm. Spread 100 cm.
In early spring this Iris will delight you with its spectacular yellow variegated leaves, later turning more green. The rich yellow flowers arrive in spring. Height 120 cm. Spread 50 cm.
Miscanthus are wonderful clump-forming, ornamental grasses which are very reliable and hardy enough to stand Irish weather! Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' has very distinctive and unusual foliage. Perfect as an accent plant in a garden.
An ornamental, evergreen grass with attractive dark purple to black leaves. Lilac flowers in summer are followed by shiny black fruits. Best grown in rockery. Height 25 cm. Spread 20 cm.
