Future Forests container-grown Perennials.  Updated Sept 2007
Suitable for Mail Order.
Quantity Discount: 10% off orders of €50 and over.
Perennial Flowers
For our full range of perennial flowers, please see the dropdown menu, 'Container Price Lists'.
 The ones listed below are young plants, grown in 9 or 10cm pots and so are particularly suitable for mail-order. They have well developed root systems and will make good growth over the summer.. Those marked Potted on  may still available in larger pots from 5 euro
Species, variety Common name Description, mature height, flowering time €uro
Pic Achillea Cerise Queen Yarrow Feathery foliage, flat pink flowerheads 2.25
  Achillea Pretty Flamingo Attractive serrated leaves, large pink flowers 100cm 2.25
  Achillea Summer Pastels Feathery foliage, flat flowerheads pale pink/yellow/cream 2.25
Pic Aconitum Sparks Blue Monkshood Hooded blue flowers Toxic 90cm 7-9 Sold out
  Aeonium argorium Succulent, bearing yellow flowers 15cm 5-6 3.00
Pic Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids Different shades from pale to dark blue 100cm. 8-9 3.50
  Agapanthus africanus   Large blue ball flws on tall stems late summer, evergreen 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
  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
  Allium karataviense   Compact globes of soft mauve / pink flowers 2.25
  Allium Kar. Ivory Queen   This one has creamy white flowers 2.25
  Alyssum Mountain Gold   Grey foliage, yellow spring flowers for rockery and walls sold out
Pic Aquilegia alpina Deep blue flowers.60cm. 5-7 2.25
  Aquilegia hybrids Columbine Dainty flowers on tall stems in mixed colours 60cm 5-7 2.25
  Arabis white Rock Cress Hardy, white spring flowering for rockeries sold out
  Arenaria montanna   White flowers good by the sea, low 15cm 2.25
Armeria maritima alba Thrift White flower tufts, grass like leaves. 20cm. 5-7 2.25
  Armeria maritima splendens Grass like leaves, mauve flowers 20cm 5-7 2.25
Aruncus aesthufolius Noble Spirit Feathery foliage, good autumn colour 30cm 6-8 potted on
Pic Aruncus dioicus syn. Sylvester White astilbe like blooms for semi shade. 1.5m. 6-8 2.25
  Aster hadoppapus   Blue flowers produced all summer. Rockery plant 7.5cm 2.25
  Astilbe Bumalda   Flower plumes in shades of pink to white, 2.25
  Astilbe chin.pumila   Lower growing. 25cm sold out
  Astilbe Deutschland   White flowers 2.25
  Astilbe Etna   Dark red flowers 2.25
Pic Astilbe Fanal   Dark crimson flowers sold out
Pic Astilbe Peach Blossom   As above with salmon pink flowers 2.25
  Astilbe Sprite   Lower than most Astilbe, dark glossy foliage pink flw sold out
Pic Astilbe Washington   Strong white flowers spikes up to 40cm 2.25
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, good groundcover 2.25
  Bergenia cordifolia Rotblum Dark pink flowers, reddish tints to leaves in winter sold out
  Campanula White Clips White cup flowers on short stems 2.25
  Campanula Blue Clips Blue cup flowers on short stems 2.25
  Campanula poscharskya Starry blue flowers, low for walls & rockery 2.25
Pic Centaurea montana Knapweed Perennial cornflower, large blue flowers, sun. 50cm. 7-8 2.25
  Centaurea montana Alba White flowered version of above 2.25
Pic Centranthus ruber coccineus   Valerian Red flowers, good for dry sunny spots. 70cm. 6-8 2.25
  Cerastium tomentosum  Snow in summer Felted leaves white flowers for rockery 10cm 5-6 2.25
  Chrysanthemum max Silver Princess Lower growing, big flowers sold out
  Crocosmia George Davidson Montbretia Yellow flowering Mombretia flowers into autumn 2.25
  Crocosmia Babylon   Orange red flowers on slender stems 2.25
  Crocosmia Ember Glow   Dark Red flowers 2.25
  Crocosmia Emily Mac Kenzie   Flowers Orange/dark Red 2.25
  Crocosmia Fire King   1/2inch flowers orange, matures to scarlet red 2.25
Pic Crocosmia Lucifer   Deep rich red flowers, sword shaped foliage100cm. 7-8 2.25
  Crocosmia Meteore   Yellow flowers which mature to red 2.25
  Crocosmia Mistral   Bright orange/red, flowering upwards 2.25
  Crocosmia Red King   Brilliant Orange 2.25
  Crocosmia Star of the East   Apricot flowers, largest of the crocosmias 300cm  
  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 white leaves, 'thistle' flowers, 'artichoke' fruit 1.8m 7-9 Potted on
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 sold out
  Dianthus In variety Pinks Pink, white or red  30 to 60cm 5-9   1ltr pot 4.50
  Dicentra Langtrees   Silvery fern-like foliage,white flowrs tinged pink 5-7 3.50
  Doronicum or. Magnificum Leopard Bane Bright yellow daisy flowers 30cm 4-5 2.25
  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
  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 3.50
  Echinops Ritro   Round  blue thistle heads above silvery leaves 1.2m 7-9 2.25
Pic Eringium variefolium Sea Holly Metallic blue thistle flowers, rosettes of variegated leaves 2.25
  Erysimum Bowles Mauve   Rich mauve flowers for many months. 30cm. 4-7 2.25
  Erysimum Variegata   Pinky-mauve flowers, variegated leaf 3.50
  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 sold out
  Euphorbia myrsinites Evergreen prostrate grey leaves 8cm 5-6 2.25
  Galtonia candicans             Summer Hyacinth Lush foliage, White pendant flowers 120cm 8-9 2.25
Pic Geranium Ballerina   Pale pink flowers with purple veins sold out
Pic Geranium Claridge Druce   Strong pink with darker veins 60cm 6-8 3.00
Pic Geranium Johnsons Blue   Clear blue flowers over dark foliage 30cm 5-8 3.00
  Geranium Pink Spice   Low-growing, dainty pink flowers 30cm 6-8 3.00
Pic Geranium Wargraves Pink   Clear pink flowers, a strong grower 45cm 5-8 3.00
  Geranium phaeum Mourning Widow Small dark maroon flowers,  can take shade 3.00
  Helianthemum Cerise Queen Deep cerise pink rock rose 20cm 5-8 potted on
  Helianthemum   Double yellow rock rose 20cm 5-8 2.25
  Helleborus orientalis Lenten Rose Evergreen, cup flowers in white / pink shades 2-4 3.50
  Helleborus Ashwoods strain   Beautiful flowers, larger and stronger colour than above sold out
  Hemerocallis Autumn Red     Day Lily Sword shaped leaves, red/yellow flowers late summer. 2.25
Pic Hemerocallis Bonanza Large orange flowering Day Lily 2.25
  Hemerocallis Crimson Spire As above with red and yellow flowers 2.25
Pic Hemerocallis Louise Mannelis This Day Lily has pink flowers 2.25
  Hemerocallis mini Stella Lower growing than most day lillies 2.25
Pic Hemerocallis Pink Charm Pink flowers 2.25
  Hemerocallis Sammy Russel Dark red flowers 2.25
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 Mint Frost Similar to above but with bright green leaves 2.25
  Hosta hyb Blue Cadet   Blue/Green foliage 2.25
  Hosta Gold Standard   Golden leaves 2.25
  Hosta und Albomarginata   Large green leaves with creamy white margins 2.25
  Hosta und Mediovariegata   Olive green leaves 2.25
Hypericum olympicum Small leaves, clusters of bright yellow flowers. 30cm.7-8 potted on
  Iberis sempervirens   Evergreen, masses of white spring flowers 2.25
  Iris pseudoacorus Yellow flag Sword like foliage, large yellow flowers, likes damp 2.50
Pic Iris siberica Siberian flag Blue/purple beardless iris, moist soil  90cm. 5-6 sold out
  Iris sib Blue King   Blue Flowering  
  Iris sib Perrys Blue   Large blue flowers 2.25
  Iris sib Silver Edge   Silver white foliage with distinct green edge and blue flws. 2.25
  Iris sib Wine Wing   Violet red flowers 2.25
  Iris sib Sparkling Rose   Rose pink flowers 2.25
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 sold out
Pic Lamium Canons Gold   As above with gold and white variegation sold out
  Lamium Pink Pewter & Pearls   This lamium has pink flowers 2.00
Pic Lavendula (in variety inc: Hidcote, Munstead, Rosea) Lavender Spikes of aromatic flowers, silver grey foliage
10 for €20		 2.50
Lavendula stoechas Purple Ribbon, Fat Head Kew Red French Lavender Tufted flower heads, v fragrant
10 for €20		 sold out
  Ligularia Britt Marie Crawford   Purple leaf, golden yellow flower spikes  90cm 7-9 potted on
  Lillium formosa. pricei   Trumpet shaped lily flowers on short stems 15cm 5-7 3.50
Pic Lithodora diffusum Trailing, blue / white flws good on rockeries 20cm 5-9 2.25
  Lobelia cardinalis Queen Victoria Striking red leaves, dark red flowers on tall spikes 6-8 2.25
Pic Lysichiton americana Skunk Cabbage Aquatic, bright yellow spaethes early spring potted on
  Lysimachia punc. Alexander   Yellow flowers and yellow variegated leaves 70cm 7-9 2.25
Pic Malva moschata rosea Pink flowers finely cut leaves. 60cm. 6-8 2.25
  Malva moschata Snow White   Compact, attractive white flowers 60cm 6-8 2.25
  Mysotis   Forget-me-not, dainty spring flowers in blue or pink 2.25
Pic Nepeta fassenenii Catmint Mounds of soft grey with lavender flowers 7-9 2.25
  Nepeta mussinii Lavender flowers, grey green leaves, dry sunny site 5-9 2.25
Pic Nerine bowdenii   Large deep pink flowers glow into autumn 45cm 3.50
Ophiopogon Nigrescens Black Grass Almost black strap leaves,  lilac flowers 20cm 7-8  4.00
  Penstemon Coral   Spikes of coral pink tubular flowers 2.25
Pic Penstemon Garnet   Wine red flowers 2.25
  Penstemon George Moon   Waiting to see......can you help ? 2.25
Pic Penstemon Sour Grapes Spikes of blue/purple flws 60cm 7-8 2.25
Pic Phlox paniculata Amethyst   Clear blue / mauve flowers 90cm 2.25
Phlox sub. Emerald Cushion Light blue flowers, good for rockeries, sun. 10cm. 5-6 potted on
  Phygelius African Queen   Hanging trumpets of orange red flowers 2.25
Potentilla nep. Helen Jane Raspberry-pink flowers, cherry-red centre 30-45cm 4-6 2.25
  Potentilla nep Miss Willmott Pink flowers with cherry red eye 40cm 6-9 sold out
  Potentilla Monarch's Velvet Deep red with a darker eye on wiry stems, sun. 60cm. 6-9 2.25
  Primula auricula Fleshy leaves, mixed colours, for rockeries ets sold out
  Pimula capitata   Lilac blue flowerheads 2.25
  Primula denticulata Alba   Balls of white  flowers held on stiff stems 2.25
  Primula denticulata Lilac   As above with mauve flowers 2.25
Primula denticulata Rubin Dark pink drumstick primula, humus rich soil. 25cm. 3-5 sold out
Primula veris Cowslip Fragrant yellow flowers held above leaves 20cm 5-7 sold out
  Primula vialii   Spikes of crimson buds open to violet flowers 45cm 2.25
  Primulas, double flowered   Double flowers, a selection in red, yellow or white 2.25
  Prunella grandiflora Self Heal Low and spreading with dark blue / mauve flowers 2.25
  Pulsatilla vulgaris Pasque Flower Nodding purple cups with yellow centres 15cm sold out
  Pulsatilla vulgaris Rubra   Red flowering version of above 2.25
Pic Rosmarinus officinalis   Aromatic leaves with pale blue flowers. 2.00
  Salvia officinalis Purpurea Purple Sage Dark textured foliage, aromatic 2.00
  Salvia off Tricolor   Dusky leaves with mauve and white markings 2.00
  Salvia patens Blue Angel   Hooded blue flowers all summer 60cm 2.25
  Saponaria ocymoides Tumbling Ted Trailing habit with pink flowers for rockeries etc 2.25
  Saxifraga x arendisii Mossy Saxifrage Dainty pink, white or red flowers on wiry stems over mossy leaves. Good for walls and rockeries sold out
  Scabiosa Misty Butterflies   Fragrant domed flowers of soft blue / mauve 2.25
Pic Schizostylis coccinea Kaffir Lily Spikes of red flowers in autumn 2.25
Pic Sedum Autumn Joy Ice plant Glaucous lvs., red flowers butterflies love. 50cm. 8-10 potted on
  Sedum kamt. Variegatum   Variegated ground cover 2.25
  Sempervivum in variety Houseleek Succulent rosettes in various shades, for walls & rockery 2.25
  Sidalcea hybrid Party Girl   Light pink flowered Mallow 80cm 7-9 sold out
  Solidago Baby Gold   Golden flowers on short stems in summer sold out
  Stokesia omega Skyrocket   Blue mauve flowers late summer 100cm 8-10 3.50
  Thalictrum Thundercloud   Lilac Purple flowers 100cm 5-7 3.50
Tradascantia andersoniana Spiderwort Narrow lance shaped lvs., blue/purple shades 60cm. 6-9 2.25
Trollius chin. Golden queen Globe flower Big orange buttercup flowers, moist soil. 80cm. 5-7 sold out
Pic Verbena bonariensis Wiry stems topped with tufts of purple flowers 1.5m 7-9 2.25
  Watsonia   Apricot orange flowers, needs shelter 70cm 8-9 sold out
Pic Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily White funnel shaped flower spaethes 90cm 5-8 potted on
  Zantedeschia Green Goddess   White flower spaethes tinged green 100cm 5-8 potted on

Quantity Discount:         10% off orders of €50 and over
Most Perennials are easy to grow & 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 cm & months when each plant is likely to be in flower.

We are happy to put together collections to suit any of the following:
Shade, dry shade, front or back of border, rockery, marginal (damp ground), prairie

or any other habitat you specify
All perennials are grown locally but the full range may not always be available at any one time. If you plan to collect your plants, we suggest you contact us a couple of weeks beforehand to avoid disappointment

HERBS   We also stock a selection of Herbs in 9cm pots at 2 euro each, any 3 plants for 5 euro including:
Chives, Chamomile, Coriander, Calendula, Sage, Thymes, Fennel, Mints, Lovage, Hyssop, Feverfew, Oregano, Marjoram, Parsley, Rosemary, Lemmon Balm, Lemon Verbena etc
Some may also be available as larger plants from 4 to 6 euro
Do ask for any Perennials not listed, we may be able to find them for you.

For other plants now available, see  'Summer shrubs and trees' , 'Ground Cover and Climbers' , 'Conifers' ,

                                                       'Ferns and Grasses' and 'Hedging'