Damp and Shade-loving Plants

Astilbes

Astilbes are herbaceous perennial which bear distinctive, tall, feathery plumes of flowers in summer. They are at the same time eye-catching and delicate, and make ideal companions to Hostas, candelabra Primulas and Ligularias. Astibles like damp soil and partial shade, so ideal for planting near a pon or bog garden, or if you have heavy clay soil. Below is a sample of Astilbe varieties that we stock over the summer months

chinensis 'Visions'	japonica 'Europa'	japonica 'Washington'	chinensis var. taquetii

Other damp and shade-loving plants

All the plants listed below also thrive in damp or shady conditions, or both. Lythrum, also known as Loosestrife, is an impressivvely tall perennial that is particularly at home at the edges of ponds, in full sun or partial shade. Candelabra primulas make beautiful additions to damp areas, with their vivid flower atop strong stems. Choose from the cataolgue below to transform a damp or shady corner into a lusciuos display of colour and foliage. Below is a sample of damp loving plants that we stock over the summer months:

Primula bulleyana	Lythrum 'Morden Pink'	Ligularia przewalskii	Ligularia dentata
Trollius x cultorum 'New Moon'	Polygonatum x hybridum	Tricyrtis stolonifera	Lysimachia ephemerum

Please note: the pictures shown are very close representations of the plants described

Most of our perennials are in 1 ltr pots and priced at £3 or £5.50 each