African-lily,
Agapanthus cultivars
Light:Sun, Part Sun
Plant Height:To 4 feet tall
Agapanthus blooms best in a spot where it gets full sun and has moist, well-drained soil. Divide it every three to four years to keep clumps healthy and vigorous. | |
Ageratum, hardy,
Eupatorium coelestinum
Light: Sun, Part Sun
Plant Height: 2-6 feet tall
The fuzzy blue flowers of hardy ageratum top attractive red stems in late summer and early fall. Easy to grow, it naturalizes readily and works well as a filler or groundcover planting. It's brilliant blue flowers make a unique and long-lasting cut flower. In warmer zones and loose soils, plan for quite a bit of spreading. | |
Alkanet,
Anchusa azurea
Light: Sun
Plant Height: 1-3 feet tall
Intense ultramarine flowers on compact plants. Attractive to bees. Flowers July-October | |
Anemone, Japanese,
Anemone x hybrida
Light: Sun, Part Sun
Plant Height: 1-3 feet tall
These small corms (pips) produce large single blooms in a wide range of bright colours. A glowing mixture of crimson, scarlet, cerise, mauve, blue and white. Hardy perennial. | |
Artemisia,
Artemisia absinthium
Light: Sun
Plant Height: 1-3 feet tall
Grow artemisias for their magnificent silver foliage that complements nearly all other perennials and helps tie together diverse colors within the garden. They're nothing short of stunning next to white or blue flowers.
They thrive in hot, dry, sunny conditions such as a south-facing slope. A number spread rapidly to the point of being aggressive, | |
Aster
Aster is one type of ornamental plants that have a variety of attractive colors. That’s why daisies regarded as a fascinating flower known as the symbol of love charm and symbol of patience, startwort, Michaelmas daisy or flower frozen.
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Aster, stokes,
Stokesia laevis
Corn-flower shaped, frilly lilac flowers on mounds of green foliage. Perfect for late summer containers or for added colour for autumn in the bed or border. Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost. A hardy plant which will survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the worst frosts. Height & spread 30 x 25cm. Flowering Time August – October. | |
Astilbe
Com Name:- Goatsbeard
- Light: Part Sun, Shade
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- Plant Height: 1-6 feet tall
Beautiful perennial bearing large feathery plumes of flowers.
Ideal for boggy or damp, shady areas of the garden.
Leaves emerge as an electric green in spring, mature to a rich burgundy-purple in summer and change to vibrant orange, red and bronze tones in autumn.
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Avens
Geum Urbanum
of the Rose family
a perennial
30-60 cm high
blooms June - August
likes woodlands
can be seen around the pond
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Baby's breath,
Gypsophila paniculata
Frothy clouds of double white flowers up to 1.5cm across from July to August and slender, grey-green leaves. This pretty perennial is perfect for a sunny herbaceous or mixed border with light, well drained soil. The plants will appreciate support with twiggy pea-sticks, or frames, well before the flowers appear. A favourite flower for cut arrangements.
These Bare Root Perennials are for planting from late winter, through to early Spring and are for delivery between February & May.
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Balloon flower,
Platycodon grandiflorus
An impressive herbaceous perennial with large flowers of deep blue, produced on compact little plants. Hardy perennial.
Height 25-30cm (10-12").
Sow January-February for flowers August-September,
Sow May-June for flowers July-October the following year.
Flowering: August-September. Height: 21-30CM.
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Basket-of-gold,
Aurinia saxatilis
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| Family |
brassicaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial |
| Flowers |
yellow |
| Size |
12" |
| Light |
full sun |
| Cultural notes |
well drained soil, drought tolerant |
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Stays compact with clusters of yellow flowers, blooming from April into June.
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Bear's Breeches,
Acanthus spinosus
Genus: Acanthus
Species: spinosus
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry, Moist
Height: 150cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to plant seeds: March to April
Time to divide plants: February to April
Flowering period: June to September
A statuesque architectural plant, with handsome dark green leaves whose stylised shapes form the decorative detail on Corinthian columns, bringing a strong hint of classical elegance to the garden | |
Penstemon
Com Name: Penstemon
Genus: Penstemon
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Height: 75cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to take cuttings: June to June
Penstemons inject plenty of colour to the front of borders because they create decent clumps, with long lasting summer flowers in a wide range of colours
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Beebalm
Monarda didyma
leaf from April to October
flowers from June to September
seeds ripen August to October
Leaves and young shoot tips - raw or cooked. They are used as a flavouring in salads.
Wishing Well Gardens can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before consuming
The leaves, stems and roots carry a delicious aromatic orange-like perfume when crushed
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Begonia, hardy,
Begonia grandis
flowers July to August,
seeds ripen August to September.
This species can be grown as a ground cover in a sunny position sheltered by shrubs. The plants form spreading clumps | |
Blanket Flower,
Gaillardia aristata (Asteraceae)
A hardy, drought tolerant perennial found throughout much of the United States.
Easily established from seed, it frequently forms dense colonies of brilliant red flowers with yellow rims. Thrives in full sun in well-drained areas. Occasional watering will extend the blooming period. Allow seed heads to completely dry prior to trimming. This will aid in reseeding for the following year.
Average planting success with this species: 60%
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Germination: 15-45 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 70-75F
Sowing depth: 1/8"
Flowers: May-September
One of the most adaptable perennial composites. An excellent cut flower with a vase life of 6 to 10 days.
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BUTTERFLY WEED,
Asclepias tuberosa
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Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a species of milkweed native to N. America.
It is a perennial growing to 0.6-2 m (1 -2 feet) tall, with clustered orange or yellow flowers from early summer to early fall. The leaves are spirally arranged, lanceolate, 5-12 cm long and 2-3 cm broad.
This plant favors dry, sand or gravel soil, but has also been reported on stream margins. It requires full sun.
The common name comes from the butterflies that are attracted to the plant by its color and its copious production of nectar. Butterfly weed is also the larval food plant of the Queen & Monarch butterflies. The butterfly weed grows to be 1-3 feet long. |
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Calla Lily,
Zantedeschia spp.
Light: Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Plant Height: 1-3 feet tall
The calla lily grows from a type of bulb called a rhizome and produces very large green leaves, typically covered with lighter-coloured spots. The flower blooms from the top of a rather thick stem and sort of resembles trumpet shaped rolled paper, having a texture ranging from rather fleshy to wet autumn leaves | |
Candytuft,
Iberis sempervirens
Light: Sun
Plant Height: 1 foot tall
Sparkling white candytuft, along with its cool evergreen foliage, brightens any rock garden or wall for several weeks in spring. At bloom time plants are covered with umbels of pure white flowers that fade to pink. When happy, this plant will spread. Supply good drainage and cut back spent flowers to groom and keep plants neat. | |
Canna lily,
Canna x generalis
Light: Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Plant Height: 2-6 feet tall
Cannas bring tropical splendor to gardens of all regions. These bold plants feature clustered, flag-like blooms in a brilliant color array on tall stems
Dwarf cannas are also available for container gardening and other small spaces. | |
Cardinal flower,
Lobelia cardinalis
Light: Sun, Part Sun
Plant Height: 2-6 feet tall,
In a stunning array of colours, this variety is hard to beat. And as well as in borders, it also makes a superb cut flower. Half-hardy perennial.
Flowers July-September | |
Catmint,
Nepeta
Light: Sun, Part Sun
Plant Height: 4-36 inches tall,
Catmint is one of the toughest perennials you can grow. It's a proven performer during hot, dry weather and the silvery foliage and blue flowers look great most of the season. Deadhead or cut back hard after first flush of bloom to encourage more flowers. Average, well-drained soil is usually sufficient. Tall types may need gentle staking; sometimes seeds freely. | |
Chrysanthemums or Mums for short come in a wide range of colors.
From Yellow, Red, White, Pink, Orange, Purple, to some multicolored chrysanthemums.
Chrysanthemums can be large plants that are kept in smaller pots.
These plants are available year round and can be found in local grocery stores. | |
Cinquefoil,
Other Names: Five Fingers, Five-Finger Blossom, Five-finger grass, Sunkfield, Synkefoyle, Common Cinquefoil, Creeping Cinquefoil, Oldfield Cinquefoil
Folklore
It was an ingredient in many spells in the Middle Ages, and was particularly used as a magic herb in love potions. In an old recipe called 'Witches' Ointment' the juice of Five-leaf Grass, smallage and wolfsbane is mixed with the fat of children dug up from their graves and added to fine wheat flour.
This beautiful and unusual plant is a perennial with a liking for wet places, including boggy lake-margins and wet, peaty meadows. The reddish, star-shaped flowers grow in loose forked clusters at the top of the stems which are upright, with alternating five- or seven-lobed leaves.
The whole of the plant has a deep magenta tinge, and this is particularly intense in the flowers. The colour makes it a welcome addition to the vegetation around and in the margins of a pond. | |
Columbine,
Aquilegia canadensis
- Common Name: Columbine
- Genus: Aquilegia
- Species: canadensis
- Skill Level: beginner
- Exposure: full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: hardy
- Soil type: clay/heavy, moist, well-drained/light
- Height: 0.9m
- Spread: 0.3m
- Flowering period: May to July
An airy perennial found in rocky woodlands and clearings, which has dark green foliage and eye-catching, scarlet and lemon-yellow flowers which are produced from May to July
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Coneflower, purple,
Echinacea purpurea
- Common Name: Coneflower
- Genus: Echinacea
- Species: purpurea
- Cultivar: 'Rubinstern'
- Skill Level: beginner
- Exposure: full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: hardy
- Soil type: chalky/alkaline, clay/heavy, sandy, well-drained/light
- Height: 0.85m
- Spread: 0.45m
- Time to divide plants: September to May
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Coral bells,
Heuchera sanguinea
Depending on whether you want them for foliage or blooms, there is a variety of Coral Bell to suit almost everyone's needs. Submitted by gbttown
Colors: Grown for their foliage, which is being bred in many patterns of variegation as well as leaves of burgundy, silver, butterscotch, bronze and yellow.
Height: 12 - 18" Width: 12 - 18"
Bloom Period: Late spring / Early Summer
Exposure: Full sun to Partial Shade
Notes: Heuchera are currently very popular with breeders and many new varieties are introduced each year.
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Coreopsis, lanceleaf,
Coreopsis lanceolata
Coreopsis are sunny flower border work horses. They are great additions to any garden design, blooming most of the summer. Coreopsis make great garden edging as well as nice cut flowers.
Coreopsis will bloom longer if deadheaded. However the profusion of delicate blooms can make deadheading a nightmare.
An easier solution is to simply wait until the first flush of bloom wanes and sheer the entire plant back. It will recover quickly.
The taller varieties will benefit from staking.
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Coreopsis, threadleaf,
Coreopsis verticillata
- Common Name: Tickseed
- Genus: Coreopsis
- Species: verticillata
- Cultivar: 'Moonbeam'
- Skill Level: beginner
- Exposure: full sun
- Hardiness: hardy
- Soil type: chalky/alkaline, sandy, well-drained/light
- Height: 0.6m
- Spread: 0.3m
- Time to plant seeds: April to May
- Time to divide plants: March to April
A useful 'filler' for a busy summer border, its dark green mound of foliage provides a good contrast to the masses of single, pale yellow daisies that stud it from mid-summer to early autumn. These blooms are attractive to bees.
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Cranesbill,
Geranium sanguineum
Hardy Geraniums continue to gain popularity among gardeners who are looking for low maintenance plants.
Not only do they produce lovely flowers in a wide variety of colours, but they also have varied growing habits to suit gardeners in almost any climate.
These low growing mounds of dark green leaves topped with pastel blooms make this variety an unequaled addition to the perennial border.
Their carefree growing habits make them an ideal low maintenance plant that will grow anywhere and provide years of beauty.
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Crocosmia
Crocosmia
When planting Crocosmia, always plant the corms at least 3" ( preferably 4" for the bigger corms, such as Paniculata ) below soil level. The reason for this being, the hardest frosts only penetrate 3" or 4" below the ground, so your corms will not be affected.
A dressing of a good general fertilizer (Fish Blood & Bone) is recommended in early Spring.
Normally, once plants are established additional watering other than that supplied by rainfall is not required.
once flowering is finished, cut back the stems, but leave the leaves on even after they have died back. This will make good insulation against frost in the winter months. | |
Daisy Fleabane
Erigeron
Cultivation: Plant in free-draining soil in full sun or light shade.
Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Well-drained
pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Hardiness: Tender in frost
spreading perennial with green lance-shaped leaves.
From mid-spring to late summer,
Colours vary to variety
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Chequers,
Lamium maculatum
Lamium maculatum ‘Chequers’ is an excellent low groundcover plant for sun or shade.
The green and white variegated leaves provides year round colour and weed suppression.
In spring the deep pinkish red flowers cover the 15 to 20 cm high foliage mat.
This plant will grow in any reasonable garden soil in sun or shade. It flourishes in quite dry conditions.
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Everlasting pea,
Lathyrus latifolius
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Height: 250cm
Spread: 200cm
Flowering period: July to October
Despite its lack of scent, this perennial relative of the sweet pea is justifiably popular for the masses of pink flowers which it produces from summer to early autumn
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Gas plant,
Dictamnus albus
Dictamnus albus (Burning Bush) is a fragrant plant with lemon scented leaves and fragrant white flowers in summer.
On a hot sunny day it is sometimes possible to ignite the volatile oils coming out of the flowers - hence the name 'burning bush'.
The oils burn above the plant and do not harm the flowers.
This plant needs sun or partial shade, a soil that is not acid and good drainage to do well
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