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aka Angel's Fishing Rod

Striking perennial which forms arching stems which hold nodding bell shaped light pink flowers. Leaves are held in clumps and are long narrow and evergreen. Great for waterside plantings and back of a perennial border. Extremely hardy and tolerant of sunny sites. South African native.

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aka Bishop's Hat

Heart shaped leaves with bright red stems on a clump forming perennial. Flowers are pink or white with long spurs and displayed in groups above the leaves in spring. New foliage has a bronze appearance and turns green over the season. Prefers moist woodland situation. Native of Japan.

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aka Barrenwort

Pretty spreading ground cover with small bright yellow flowers in spring. Leaves are heart shaped and dark green. Drought tolerant and hardy prefers shady position ideal in woodland areas. Semi deciduous with light green leaves with a red webbing.

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aka Sea Holly

This perennial commonly called sea holly has cool prickly like flowers in steel blue shades that look fab in the garden. These unusual blooms are suitable for drying and using in floral arrangements. Loves a sunny well drained spot at the front of the garden.

aka Wallflower

When in flower they are clothed in masses of fragrant flower heads, with shades of yellow,apricot and pinkie purple shades. Trim back to encourage new growth. Full sun with well drained soil, great in containers or filling your garden with extravagant colour. Perennial

These look absolutely gorgeous wherever you decide to plant them.

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aka Milkweek or Spurge

A striking variegated Euphorbia bred by our Australian cousins. The foliage has tones of cream and green with a red blush topped with cream and lime flowers in spring. So hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained position. Happy in a container too. Perennial.

Euphorbias are great perennials to add texture and colour to flower beds and planting schemes. They are so easy to grow however it pays to take care when dead heading or trimming as their milky sap can sometimes irritate the skin.

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Lipstick is a stunning, intensely coloured Euphorbia that can grow to 1m. It has large, lush green leaves and beautiful hot pink flowers atop long stalks from late winter through to autumn. Preferring a warm position with plenty of light and grows well on windowsills and in sunny sheltered areas of the garden. Perennial

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Unusual and striking perennial with dark green to yellow to red leaves set on burgundy red stems. During the cooler months the leaves become especially ornamental. The spikes of blooms have clusters of green bracts with a glimpse of red in the spring. Plant in the sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Evergreen.

aka Marsh Spurge

A large, bushy, upright, clump forming herbaceous perennial that will create a stunning display when in full bright yellow flowers throughout Spring through to Autumn. Its fast and easy to grow in all soil conditions. Its green foliage will also be showy with its Autumn tones as the weather changes.

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aka Milkweed or Cushion Spurge

An easy to grow and showy Euphorbia that will quickly form a nice mound of dark green foliage. The flower bracts are a bright lime-yellow and put on a display for months from spring through summer. Will grow in sun but does best in part shade. Likes good drainage. Hardy. Perennial.

Euphorbias are great perennials to add texture and colour to flower beds and planting schemes. They are so easy to grow however it pays to take care when dead heading or trimming as their milky sap can sometimes irritate the skin.