Perennials Assorted
PAGE 1 ALL aka Slender Sweet Flag Evergreen perennial that looks a little bit like a cross between and Iris and a grass. The leaves are attractively striped in shades of chartreuse and cream. The foliage is unusually aromatic. Ideal for planting in bog gardens or at the edge of ponds to a depth of 20cm. Prefers sun. Acorus Gramineus Ogon Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.3l ? $18.99 aka Sweet Flag Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves with cream margins on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen.
Acorus Gramineus Variegata Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Container: 1.3l ? $18.99 aka Sweet Flag Sweet little yellow grass for miniature gardens and fairy gardens. Tufts of spiky yellow foliage make a striking accent in little landscapes and container plantings. Has a very soft smooth feel to the fingertips and sweet fresh scent to the nose. Acorus G. Min. Aureus Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $14.99 aka Bugleweed Well this is one Muffin you can't eat but plant it in a semi-shaded spot and will reward you by making a carpet of foliage topped off with spikes of sky blue flowers in spring. Great ground-cover with rosettes of dark green foliage. Tolerant of light frost but not hot dry conditions. Evergreen.
Ajuga Blueberry Muffin Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 A smaller ginger with thick, lush, dark green foliage. The foliage is fragrant when rubbed. The compact growth habit makes it ideal for borders, under-storey filler, in pots and containers . Can be grown as an indoor plant. Evergreen. Alpinia Nutans Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 5l ? $34.99 The perfect mounding ground cover with a compact, spreading habit. It has stunning deep burgundy foliage that makes it a stand out plant. It is a third the size of common Alternanthera dentata. PVR.LRU30 Alternanthera Little Ruby Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $19.99. Payment on order.
aka Japanese Windflower Japanese Anemone. A beautiful perennial with dark green foliage and tall stems of pure white open faced flowers that emerge from tight little buds. The flowers appear from summer to autumn and have a simple, sweet beauty. Likes the sun and good drainage. Perennial.
Anemone Japonica Single White Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.5l pb3 ? $16.99 aka Kangaroo Paw Kangaroo Paw. Large, red flowers on strong, upright stems from spring to autumn. Rich green, strappy foliage with a bushy compact habit. Drought and coastal tolerant. Great for cut flowers. Likes well drained full sun position. Can be grown in a pot. Perennial. Anigozanthos Red New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $21.99. Payment on order.
aka Kangaroo Paw Kangaroo Paw. Large, yellow flowers on strong, upright stems from spring to autumn. Rich green, strappy foliage with a bushy compact habit. Drought and coastal tolerant. Great for cut flowers. Likes well drained full sun position. Can be grown in a pot. Perennial. Anigozanthos Yellow New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $21.99. Payment on order.
aka Granny Bonnets A mixture of dwarf, pastel toned flowers of pinks, blues, lavenders and whites that will lovingly stand about their fern like green foliage to give a great display, whether in a pot, rockery or en mass in the garden. from late Spring through Summer. Part shade/ full sun. Deciduous. Aquilegia Cameo Mix Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 1l ? $16.99![]()
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm![]()
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 0.3m x 0.3m![]()
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 15cm![]()
It is important that Ajuga does not completely dry out in summer. This plant will tolerate morning sun but must have afternoon shade or dappled light to do really well.
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 15cm x 75cm![]()
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x cm![]()
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 90cm![]()
This is a tough and hardy and spreads by strong fibrous roots so give it room to spread and you will be well rewarded.
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading 
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm![]()
Unless these are flowering it will be a surprise as to what colors you will receive.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 25cm
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