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Future Forests container-grown Perennials.  Updated April 2008
Suitable for Mail Order.
Quantity Discount: 10% off orders of €50 and over.
Anaphalis Margaritacea Aquilegia Alchemilla Mollis

Most Perennials are easy to grow, and whatever the nature of your soil, site or the effect you are trying to create, there are bound to be several that will meet your particular needs.......but which ones? We hope that the brief descriptions are helpful and have also indicated approx mature height in centemetres and months when each plant is likely to be in flower.
In most cases prices reflect pot size from the cheaper plants in 9cm pots to the more expensive in 2 ltr or larger

No price = likely to be available next spring       Spring 08 = in stock but not ready for sale yet
Species, variety Common name Description, mature height, flowering time €uro
Pic Acanthus mollis Bear's breeches Stately plant, spikes of mauve and white fls. 130cm. 6-8 5.00
Pic Achillea Cerise Queen Yarrow Feathery foliage, flat pink flowerheads 2.25-3.50
Pic Achillea fil. Cloth of gold   Flat heads of yellow flws dry well, sunny site 60cm. 6-8 2.25
  Achillea Summer Pastels Feathery foliage, flat flowerheads pale pink/yellow/cream 2.25-3.50
  Achillea Pretty Flamingo Large pink flowers loved by butterflies 40cm 3.50
Pic Achillea ptarmica The Pearl White pompom flowers 75cm 6-8 2.25
  Actea rubra White flowers and bright red but toxic berries 4.00
  Agapanthus orientalis   Balls of blue flowers held above strappy leaves 8-9 Spring 08
  Agapanthus p Africanus   Strong blue flowers late summer, evergreen  leaves 3.50
  Ajuga atropurpurea Bugle Dark green/purple leaves, blue flowers, groundcover 2.25
Pic Ajuga  Braunlaub Neat brownish leaves, grows most places 15cm. 5-6 2.25
Pic Ajuga Burgundy Wine Purple leaves with pink/cream variegation 3.50
  Ajuga Choc Chips   Dark foliage, blue flowers 2.25
Pic Ajuga Evening Glow   Purple leaved groundcover, small blue flw spikes 2.25
  Ajuga reptans   Our native Bugle, excellent groundcover 2.25
Pic Ajuga rep. Variegata Variegated leaves brighten shady places 2.25
Pic Alchemilla mollis Lady’s mantle For sun or shade, yellowy green flowers.40cm. 5-9 2.25-6.25
  Allium aff. Atropurpurem   Globes of purple red flowers on stems spring 08
  Allium aff. Purple Sensation   Large deep purple flower-heads 6.00
Pic Allium christophii   Globes of purple flowers on spikes strap like leaves 6.00
  Alllium karataviense   This one has pinkish purple flowers spring 08
  Allium kar. White Queen   This one has creamy white flowers 2.25
Pic Alstromeria, in variety Peruvian Lily Delicate trumpet flowers in various warm shades 6-12.00
  Alyssum Mountain Gold   Grey foliage, yellow spring flowers for rockery and walls 2.25
Pic Anchusa azurea italica   Light blue flowers, good for semi shade sold out
  Anonium   Rockery succulent with yellow flowers 4.50
  Anthemis tinct EC Buxton   Yellow daisy flowers, finely cut leaves 45cm 5-7 6.00
  Aquilegia Black Barlow Dark purple black columbine  flowers. 2.25
  Aquilegia William Guiness   Dark flowers with white corolla 2.25
  Aquilegia Woodside Hybrids Columbine Dainty flowers in mixed shades late spring / early summer 2.25
  Arabis Spring Charm Rock Cress Hardy, white spring flowering for rockeries 2.25
  Arabis cauc. variegata   Similar to above with cream variegated foliage 6.00
Pic Arenaria montana   White flowers good by the sea, low 15cm  
Armeria maritima alba Thrift White flower tufts, grass like leaves. 20cm. 5-7 2.25-3.50
  Armeria maritima splendens Grass like leaves, mauve flowers 20cm 5-7 2.25-3.50
Armeria pseudoarmeria Large pink flowered thrift good by the sea  30cm 6-8 3.50
  Artemesia lud. Powis Castle Big grey leaved perennial for dry ground sold out
  Artemesia lud. Silver Queen Lance shaped silvery leaves needs sun and  good drainage. 60cm. 7-9  
Arum italicum Lord's & Ladies Spear-shaped white veined leaves poisonous orange berries. 30cm. 3.50-5.00
  Aruncus aesthfolius Noble Spirit Beautiful feathery foliage, good autumn colour  
Aruncus dioicus syn. Sylvester White astilbe like blooms for semi shade. 1.5m. 6-8 2.25-3.50
  Asphodeline lutea   Dense spikes of yellow flowers 1m 5-6 2.25
Astilbe Bumalda Flower plumes in shades of pink to white, 2.25
  Astilbe Deutschland   White flowers 2.25
  Astilbe Etna   Dark red flowers 2.25
Pic Astilbe Fanal   Dark crimson flowers 2.25
Pic Astilbe Peach Blossom   As above with salmon pink flowers 2.25
  Astilbe Sprite   Lower than most Astilbe, dark glossy foliage pink flw spring 08
Pic Astilbe Washington   Strong white flowers spikes up to 40cm 2.25
Pic Astrantia major Rubra Masterwort Attractive red flowers, sun or semi shade. 50cm. 6-9 spring 08
  Astrantia major Alba   White flowering Astrantia spring 08
Aubretia, in variety Carpets of blue/red/purple spring flowers for rockery 2.25
  Bergenia cordifolia Elephants ears Large evergreen leaves, light pink flws in spring 45cm Very hardy, grows anywhere 2.25
  Bergenia cord. Rotblum   Darker flowers and leaves have strong red winter tints 2.25
  Bergenia purpurascens   This bergenia has mauve flowers 2.25
Pic Camassia leich. Blue Tall stems of blue star-shaped flowers 60cm 4-5 6.50
  Campanula White Clips White cup flowers on short stems 2.25
  Campanula Blue Clips Blue cup flowers on short stems  
  Campanula garganica Starry blue flowers for rockery or walls 10cm 6-8 2.25
Pic Campanula muralis Blue bell shaped flowers, low for rockery 2.25
Pic Campanula persicifolia coerulea Large bluey mauve flowers, easy to grow. 60cm. 6-7  
Pic Campanula persicifolia alba Large white bells on slender stems, sun. 60cm. 6-7  
  Campanula poscharskya Starry blue flowers, low for walls & rockery  
Catanache caerulea Blue cupidone Blue paper-like flowers on wiry stems. 55cm. 7-9  
Pic Centaurea montana Knapweed Perennial cornflower, large blue flowers, sun. 50cm. 7-8  
Pic Centranthus ruber coccineus   Valerian Red flowers, good for dry sunny spots. 70cm. 6-8 2.25
Cephalaria gigantea Giant scabious Soft yellow flowers on wiry stems, sun. 180cm. 6-7 5.50
  Cerastium tomentosum  Snow in summer Felted leaves white flowers for rockery 10cm 5-6 2.25
Ceratostigma willmottianum Red leaves in autumn & bright blue flowers. 30cm. 8-10 3.00
  Chelone oblique alba Hooded white flowers, 100cm, 8-10. 5.50
  Chrysanthemum Maxima Shasta Daisy Large white daisy flowers on tall stems 6-9 2.25-3.50
  Convallaria majalis Lily of the Valley Fragrant white bell flowers hang from slender stems 3.50
Pic Coreopsis in variety Tickseed Yellow / orange daisy flowers 35cm 6-10  
  Crambe cordifolia   Large crinkled leaves, scented white summer flowers  
Crambe maritima Sea kale. Grey green leaves white flowers 60cm. 7-8  
  Crocosmia George Davidson Montbretia Yellow flowering Mombretia flowers into autumn 2.25
Pic Crocosmia Babylon   Orange red flowers on slender stems  
  Crocosmia Ember Glow   Dark Red flowers 2.25
Pic Crocosmia Emily Mac Kenzie   Flowers Orange/dark Red  
  Crocosmia Fire King   1/2inch flowers orange mature to scarlet red 2.25
Pic Crocosmia Lucifer   Deep rich red flowers, sword shaped foliage100cm. 7-8  
  Crocosmia Meteore   Yellow flowers which mature to red  
  Crocosmia Mistral   Bright orange/red, flowering upwards 2.25
  Crocosmia Venus   Peachy Yellow Flowers 2.25
  Crocosmia Voyager   Large yellow flowers 2.25
Pic Cyclamen coum Mixed colours, white to strong pink 5cm. 1-3 4.00
Pic Cyclamen hederifolium Autumn flowers, beautifully marked foliage    4.00
  Cynara cardunculus                Cardoon Tall whitish foliage, artichoke type blue flowers 100cm spring 08
  Cynara scolymus   Globe Artichoke Taller with violet flowers...and delicious to eat 150cm 2.25
Pic Delphinium in variety Tall spikes of hooded flowers in spring  
Pic Dianella caerulea Breeze   Flax Lily Strappy leaf, blue flowers and fruits 65cm 4-6.00
Pic Dianella c. Cassa Blue   Stunning blue foliage to 40cm, blue flowers above leaf 4-6.00
Pic Dianella c. Little Jess   Similar to Breeze but more compact 40cm 4-6.00
Pic Dianella r. Little Rev   Upright blue / grey foliage, good for edging and tubs 4-6.00
Pic Dianella Tas. Tasred   Broad foliage with red and yellow tints 40cm 6.00
Pic Dianthus delt. Flashing Lights Evergreen mat with bright cerise flowers. 20cm. 6-8 2.25
  Dianthus In variety Pinks Pink, white or red  30 to 60cm 5-9 2.25-4.50
  Dicentra langtrees   Silvery foliage, white flowers tinged pink 30cm 4-6 3.50
  Dicentra spectabilis   Ferny foliage, pink flowers hang like 'Lady's Lockets' 6.00
  Dicentra spectabilis Alba   Nodding white flowers in spring, delicate foliage 3.50-6.50
  Dierama pulcherrimum Angels Fishing Rod Graceful, pink/mauve trumpet flowers hang above grass like foliage. 30cm+ 7-9 3.50-5.00
  Dierama pul Dark Form   Similar to above in deeper shades 2.25
  Digitalis ex. hybrids Foxglove Tall spikes of Foxglove flowers in various shades 2.25
  Digitalis pur. Alba   White foxglove flowers  
  Digitalis pur Apricot   Apricot to yellow flowers 2.25
  Digitalis 'Foxy'   This one has buff apricot flowers 2.25
  Doronicum Leopard Bane Bright yellow daisy flowers 30cm 4-5  
  Echevera in variety   Blue rosette succulent with unusual flowers 4.00
Pic Echinacea purpurea Cone flower Deep pink daisy flowers 100cm. 7-9 2.25
Pic Echinacea purp. Magnus   Extra large and dark flowers 2.25
  Echinacea  purp White Swan   White flowered Echinacea 2.25
Echinops Blue Globe Globe thistle Powder blue thistle flws best in sun,poor soil 1.2m 7-9 2.25
  Echinops Arctic Glow     2.25
  Echinops Ritro   Round  blue thistle heads above silvery leaves 1.2m 7-9 5.50
  Echium piniana   Tall spires of blue flowers, for mild coastal sites 10.00
  Eremerus Foxtail Lily Tall orange tail-like flowers 6.50
Pic Erigeron glaucum Alba Fleabane White daisy flowers, good by the sea  
Pic Erigeron Sea Breeze   Light blue daisy flws, sun, 60cm 6-8  
  Erigeron karvinskianus   Small daisy flowers on wiry stems 30cm 5-8 3.50
  Erodium   Small pink or white flowers for rockery 5cm 15cm 5-7 6.00
Pic Eryngium planum 7 stars Sea holly Metallic blue thistle flowers, good by the sea  
Pic Eryngium variefolium   This one is lower with rosettes of spiny variegated leaves 2.25-6.00
  Erysimum Bowles Mauve   Perennial wallflower, mauve flowers grey green leaves 2.25
  Erysimum variegata As above with creamy variegated foliage 2.25-6.00
Eucomis Sparkling Burgundy Purple strap leaves pineapple type flowers 60cm 6-8 6.00
  Eucomis Zambesiaca Pineapple Lily Fleshy green leaves/stalks, white flowers 30cm 3.00
  Euphorbia amy. Robbiae   Great plant for dry or shaded area 60cm 3-6  
Pic Euphorbia amy Purpurea Dark red purple foliage 3.50
  Euphorbia 'Efanthia' Dark purple leaves, lime green flowers 6.00
Euphorbia cyp. Fens Ruby = Clarise Howard Fine purple red young leaves, lime green flws. 30cm. 4-5 3.50
Euphorbia griff. Fireglow Beautiful fiery orange flowers, semi shade. 80cm. 5-6 3.50
Euphorbia myrsinites Evergreen prostrate grey leaves, 8cm. 5-6 2.25
Pic Euphorbia polychroma Spurge Bushy perennial with bright yellow flower bracts 50cm  
Pic Euphorbia wulfenii Tall evergreen, grey foliage, yellow green flower spikes  
  Euphorbia x Martinii Stems are tinged red, fine leaves, canary yellow bracts. 6.00
  Galtonia candicans          Summer Hyacinth Lush foliage, White pendant flowers 120cm 8-9 2.25
  Galtonia viridiflora   Similar to above but flowers have green tinge 2.25
Pic Geranium 'Ballerina'   Pale pink flowers with purple veins sold out
Pic Geranium 'Claridge Druce'   Strong pink with darker veins 60cm 5-10  
Pic Geranium 'Johnsons Blue'   Clear blue flowers over dark foliage 30cm 5-8 2.25-3.50
Pic Geranium 'Luscious Linda'     3.50
Pic Geranium 'Russell Pritchard'   Rich carmine red flowers, grey/green foliage 25cm 5-9 sold out
  Geranium 'Sherwood'   Pink flowers with dark stripes 55cm 5-10 2.25-3.50
  Geranium 'Sue Crug'   Dark pink flowers with darker centre 25-30cm 6-10 2.25-3.50
Pic Geranium 'Wargrave Pink'   Clear pink flowers, a strong grower 45cm 5-8 2.25-3.50
  Geranium phaeum Mourning Widow Small dark maroon flowers,  can take shade spring 08
  Geranium endressii   Pink flowers 45cm 5-8 2.25
  Geranium macrorrhizum   Low growing, the best geranium for dry shade, pale flws 3.50
  Geranium phaeum 'Samobor'   Pale blue flowers Dark markings on foliage. 45cm  5-6 2.25-3.50
  Geranium sanguineum   Deep magenta flowers all summer, autumn foliage tints  
  Geranium sang Album   White flowers for ages. 30cm. 5-8 2.25-6.00
Pic Geum Lady Stratheden Avens Double yellow flowers 40cm 6-8 2.25-6.00
Pic Geum Mrs Bradshaw Double red flowers on slender stems 40cm 6-8 6.00
  Geum cocc Borisii   Bright orange single flowers 50cm 5-9 sold out
  Gypsophylla elegans   Masses of tiny white flowers on wiry stems all summer  
Pic Helianthemum  in variety   Rock rose Rock rose Bright yellow , red or pink flws sun 20cm 5-8 2.25-6.00
  Helleborus orientalis Lenten Rose Evergreen, cup flowers in white / pink shades 2-4 7.00
  Helleborus orientalis, Lady Series A selection of white, speckled and dark flowers 2.25-9.00
  Helleborus foetidus   Evergreen green flws tinged red 45cm 12-3 2.25
  Hemerocallis Autumn Red     Day Lily Sword shaped leaves, red/yellow flowers late summer.  
Pic Hemerocallis Bonanza Large orange flowers 2.25-6.50
  Hemerocallis Crimson Pirate Red flowers with yellow centre  
Pic Hemerocallis Louise Mannelis This Day Lily has pink flowers 2.25
  Hemerocallis mini Stella Lower growing than most day lillies 2.25
  Hemerocallis Sammy Russel Dark red flowers  
Hemerocallis Stella d'Or Shorter growing with lovely yellow flowers. 35cm. 5-9 2.25
  Heuchera Palace Purple   Dark purple evergreen foliage. 2.25
  Heuchera Firefly Orange red foliage 2.25
  Heuchera Mint Frost Silvery sheen on foliage 4-6.00
  Hosta hyb Blue Cadet   Blue/Green foliage, likes damp ground  
  Hosta Gold Standard   Golden leaves 2.25
Pic Hosta sieboldiana   Blue grey leaves, pale lilac flowers 1m 6-7  
  Hosta und Albomarginata   Large green leaves with creamy white margins 2.25-6.00
  Hosta und Mediovariegata   Olive green leaves spring 08
  Hosta Wide Brim   Exceptionally large leaves spring 08
Hypericum calycinum Low evergreen groundcover, yellow flowers in summer 3.00
  Iberis sempervirens   Evergreen, masses of white spring flowers 2.25
Pic Incarvillea delavayi Beautiful fuchsia pink trumpet flowers 45cm 5-6  
  Innula magnifica Elecampane Large leaves, ragged yellow flws late summer 1.5m  
  Iris pseudoacorus Yellow flag Sword like foliage, large yellow flowers, likes damp 2.25
Pic Iris siberica Siberian flag Blue/purple beardless iris, moist soil  90cm. 5-6 2.25
  Iris sib Perrys Blue   Large blue flowers 2.25
  Iris sib. Snow Queen   Large white flowers spring 08
  Iris sib Sparkling Rose   Rose pink flowers  
  Iris sib Silver Edge   Silver white foliage with distinct green edge and blue flowers.  
Pic Knautia macedonica Scabious like flowers, sun, good drainage. 60cm. 6-8 6.00
Kniphofia Royal Castle and Alcazar Red Hot Poker Tall stems with red/orange poker heads, sun. 1m. 7-9 2.25
Pic Lamium  Beacon Silver Silvery variegated foliage, good ground cover 2.25
Pic Lamium Canons Gold   As above with gold and white variegation sold out
  Lamium Pink Pewter   This lamium has pink flowers 2.25
  Lamium Pink Pearls another pink flowerer 2.25
  Lampranthus in variety Glaucus leaves, shiny daisy flowers, dry,full sun  
  Lathyrus latifolius          Everlasting Pea Pink sweet-pea flowers on twining stems 2.25-6.00
Pic Lavendula (in variety inc: Hidcote, Munstead,) Lavender Spikes of aromatic flowers, silver grey foliage
10 for €20		 2.25
Lavendula stoechas Purple Ribbon, Fat Head Kew Red French Lavender Tufted flower heads, v fragrant
10 for €20		 Spring 08
  Leucanthemum maximum   Large daisy flowers on tall stems all summer 3.50
  Liatris spicata Gayfeather Narrow leaves, spikes of pink flowers in summer  
  Libertia grandiflora   Spikes of white flowers above grassy leaves. 70cm. 4-5 2.25
  Ligularia dent. Dark Beauty   Lovely dark leaves, yellow flws. 100cm. 8-9, likes damp 6.50
  Ligularia przewalskii   Deeply cut leaves, yellow flowers 100cm 6-8 6.50
  Lillium formosa. pricei   Trumpet shaped lily flowers on shot stems 15cm 5-7 3.50
  Lirope muscari Variegata Lily Turf Gold striped leaves, spikes of mauve flowers 30cm 8-10 3.50
Pic Lithodora diffusum Trailing, blue / white flws good on rockeries 20cm 5-9  
  Lithodora dif. Heavenly Blue Deep blue funnel-shaped flowers 15cm 6-9 2.25-6.00
  Lobelia cardinalis Queen Victoria Striking red leaves, dark red flowers on tall spikes 6-8 2.25-6.00
  Lobelia Tupa Large leaves, red flower spikes up to 2m late summer  
  Lupinus 'Gallery' shades  Lupin Tall spikes of blue, pink or red flowers 6.00
Lysimachia numm Aurea Yellow flowers above variegated leaves 2.25
Pic Malva moschata rosea Pink flowers finely cut leaves. 60cm. 6-8 2.25
  Malva mo. Snow White   Lower growing with white flowers 2.25
  Melianthus major   Large frilly blue grey leaves, eye catching specimen 3.50
  Muscari armeniacum           Grape Hyacinth Grassy foliage, small blue flowers 10cm 3-4 3.50
  Mysotis       Forget-me-not Charming spring flowers in blue / pink, low growing 2.25
  Narcissi in variety   Dwarf daffodils in various shades 15-40cm 2-4 2.50-5.50
Pic Nepeta fassenenii Catmint Mounds of soft grey with lavender flowers 7-9 Spring 08