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    • Plants for shade
    • North-facing walls
    • Dry & sandy soil
    • Coastal sites
    • Exposed sites
    • Clay soil
    • Damp soil
    • Plants for slopes
    • Plants for pots
    • Evergreen perennials
    • Long flowering perennials
    • Plants for ground cover
    • Flowers for cutting
    • Plants for butterflies
    • Plants for birds
    • Plants for predatory insects
    • Plants for Pollinators

Flashback!

Many of the plants featured in the Flourish ranges are new to us so we would love to hear how they do. Give us your feedback using the form at the bottom of the page. To jog your memory, some of the Flourish highlights of previous years are listed below.

Perennials - 100 points each

Expected to be available March-April 2024

Plants that come back year after year
Freshly potted into 9cm square pots


Aquilegia Earlybird Blue/Red/Yellow
Aubretia Just Spring Blue/Red
Aubretia Kitte Blue, Double Pink, Westacre Gold, Blaumeise, Variegated
Campanula Sago
Coreopsis grandiflora Sunkiss
Delphinium Guardian Blue/Lavender/White
Doronicum Leonardo
Echinacea Cheyenne Spirit, Powwow White, Wild Berry
Erigeron Seabreeze Mauve/Pink
Erigeron Wayne Roderick, Stallone
Erodium White, Bishop's Form
Erysimum Bowles Me Away
Euphorbia Miner's Merlot, Silver Edge, Ascot Rainbow
Foxglove Dalmatian Cream/Peach/Purple/Rose/White
Gaillardia Mesa Bicolour Bright, Peach, Red
Geum Blazing Sunset
Geum Flore Pleno Sunrise
Hollyhock Chater Golden Yellow/Purple/Rose Pink/Scarlet, Halo Mix
Iberis Whiteout
Lavender Munstead
Lithodora Heavenly Blue
Nepeta Junior Walker, Purrsian Blue
Phlox sub Bavaria/Candy Stripe/Drummonds Pink/Scarlet Flame
Poppy Champagne Bubbles, Moondance
Primula veris Cowslip
Salvia nemorosa Caradonna Pink/Blue Marvel/Lyrical White/Ostfriesland/Rose Marvel
Scabiosa Flutter Rose Pink/Pure White, Mariposa Blue
Silene Valley High
Stachys White Lightning
Verbena Buenos Aires, Lollipop, Santos Purple
Viola Celestial Starry Night, Rebecca, Etain

Hellebores - 200 points each

Available February-March 2024

Winter/spring flowering, bee-friendly, evergreen perennials in 9cm pots

Hellebore orientalis - 3 varieties
Hellebore Double Dark Pink
Hellebore Silver Lace
Hellebore Silver Dollar

Spring-flowering bulbs -
100 points each

Available from January 2024

100 points per pot
 
Allium sphaerocephalon (Drumstick Allium)
Crocus mixed
Miniature Daffodil Lemon Sailboat
Miniature Daffodil Garden Opera
Miniature Daffodil Sweetness
Muscari azureum (Grape Hyacinth)
Muscari armeniacum Peppermint (Grape Hyacinth)
Muscari armeniacum Siberian Tiger
Ornithogalum umbellatum (Star of Bethlehem)


Photos (c) Gedney Bulbs
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Available September - November 2023

100 points per bag
 
Allium roseum (Rosy Garlic)
Allium sphaerocephalon (Drumstick Allium)
Brodiaea laxa Queen Fabiola
Chionodoxa luciliae alba (Glory of the Snow)
Miniature Daffodil Lemon Sailboat
Miniature Daffodil Garden Opera
Miniature Daffodil Sweetness
Muscari azureum (Grape Hyacinth)
Muscari armeniacum Peppermint (Grape Hyacinth)
Muscari armeniacum Siberian Tiger
Ornithogalum umbellatum (Star of Bethlehem)
Tulip Banja Luka
Tulip Dordogne
Tulip Ronaldo



Photos (c) Gedney Bulbs

Shrubs - 200 points each

In 9cm pots. Available September-October 2023
Berberis thunbergii Diabolicum
Buddleja davidii Harlequin
Caryopteris x cla. Dark Knight
Ceanothus Dark Star
Chaenomeles x superba Jet Trail
Choisya ternata Bundle
Cotoneaster Coral Beauty
Cytisus Apricot Gem
Deutzia Pink Pompon
Escallonia Crimson Spire
Euonymus japonicus Kathy ®
Forsythia intermedia Weekend
Halimiocistus sahucii
Hebe Purple Shamrock ®
Hebe Silver Anniversary
Hydrangea macrophylla Selina ®

Hydrangea macrophylla Teller White
Kerria japonica Pleniflora
Lavatera x clementii Mary Hope
Leycesteria form. Golden Lanterns ®
Mahonia japonica Bealei
Philadelphus Manteau d'Hermine
Physocarpus opu. Lady in Red ®
Pieris japonica Mountain Fire
Pittosporum ten. Collaig Silver
Potentilla fruticosa Tangerine
Pyracantha Mohave
Pyracantha Red Column
Spiraea Arguta
Viburnum bodnantense Charles Lamont
Viburnum tinus Lisa Rose ®
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Perennials - 100 points each

Available mid-July & August 2023
Achillea hybrid Little Moonshine ®
Agastache Black Adder
Agastache Fleur
Alchemilla mollis Auslese
Anemone Honorine Jobert
Anemone x hybrida Queen Charlotte
Anemone September Charm
Aster frikartii Monch
Calamintha nepeta Blue Cloud
Chrysanthemum Duchess of Edinburgh

Cistus x obtusifolius
Coreopsis verticillata Moonbeam
Coreopsis verticillata Zagreb
Erigeron karvinskianus
Gaura lindheimeri Corries Gold
Geranium cantabrigiense Biokovo
Geranium hybride Brookside
Geranium clarkei Kashmir White
Geranium macr. Sandys Smile
Geranium Orion

Gypsophila paniculata Flamingo
Helenium hybride Carmen
Helenium hybride Moerheim Beauty
Helichrysum italicum Dwarf Curry
Lamium maculatum White Nancy
Lythrum salicaria Blush
Nepeta faassenii Kit Cat
Nepeta govaniana
Oenothera berlandieri Siskyou
Origanum rotundifolium Kent Beauty

Origanum Rosenkuppel
Origanum vulgare Aureum
Perovskia atriplic. Little Spire ®
Phlox maculata Alpha
Phlox maculata Natascha
Pycnanthemum muticum
Salvia Feathers Flamingo ®
Salvia nem. Sensation Deep Rose®
Salvia nem. Sensation White ®
Salvia uliginosa

Salvia nemorosa Viola Klose
Santolina rosmarinifolia
Scabiosa Barocca
Scutellaria indica Parviflora
Scutellaria scordiifolia
Teucrium cham. Album
Teucrium lucidrys
Verbena bonariensis Lollipop ®
Verbena officinalis Bampton
Veronica Ulster Blue Dwarf

Vinca minor Atropurpurea
Vinca minor Elisa

Perennials - 100 points each

Available June-July 2023

Yet more new Salvias! These should be long-flowering, drought-tolerant and bee-friendly shrubby types.

Cool Violet
Glacier
Naomy Tree
Sebastian

Dahlias - 100 points each

Best in full sun in sheltered spot. If soil is not well-drained, lift plants in winter for storage. Green leaves, height to approx 50cm. Large double pompom flowers throughout summer and autumn, so long as you keep snipping out the old blooms!

Dahlia Dalma Maxi Romera
Dahlia Dalma Maxi Topia
Dahlia Dalma Maxi Salinas

Annuals for cut flowers - 2 for 100 points

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2023 Spring bulbs - 100-200 points each

Allium Gladiator
Bellevalia Green Pearl
Camassia Orion
Leucojum vernum
Narcissus Carlton
Narcissus Mix
Narcissus Tete a Tete
Tulip Little Beauty
Tulip Mix
Erysimums, aka perennial shrubby wallflowers. Most have very long flowering seasons, many are fragrant, most are butterfly- and bee-friendly, and some are evergreen:

Apricot Twist
Bowles Mauve
Pastel Patchwork
Red Jep
Spring Breeze Sunset


Aquilegias (Columbine)
Delphiniums
Penstemon

Pieris japonica (Lily of the Valley Shrub)
Perennials April-May

Geums are wonderful for cottage garden flower borders. Usually growing 1-2ft tall, their blooms mingle well with their border companions. Slug-proof, long-flowering and fully hardy. Nearly all the Flourish varieties featured are new to us:

Bell Bank
Blood Orange
Emory Quinn
Karlskaer
Moonlight Serenade
Rusty Young
Savanna Sunset
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Perennials April and May

Achillea ptarmica Peter Cottontail
Achillea Sassy Summer Sunset
Agastache Rosie Posie
Coreopsis Sizzle & Spice Curry Up
Geum Sunrise
Lavandula Ardeche Blue
Leucanthemum Macaroon
Nepeta Blue Prelude
Penstemon Dakota Burgundy
Phlox Ka-Pow Coral
Rudbeckia GoldBlitz
Scabiosa Flutter Deep Blue
Above images copyright Ball Colegrave

2022 Jubilee summer bedding - 100 points each

Jubilee Summer Bedding - reds, whites & blues, with a little 'platinum' for luck!

Anagalis Skylover
Evolvulus Blue My Mind
Helichrysum argyrophllum
Helichrysum Silvio Spreading
Lobelia Blue Improved Waterfall
Nemesia Lady Anne
Nemesia Nesia Burgundy
Nemesia Wisley Vanilla
Nicotiana Cuba Bright Red
Nicotiana Cuba White
Pansy Matrix True Blue
Pansy Matrix Red Blotch
Pansy Matrix White
Petunia Easy Wave Blue
Petunia Easy Wave Red Improved
Petunia Easy Wave White
Petunia Frenzy Mix Patriotic
Trixy Early Three Colour Mix
Verbena Drums Blue
Verbena Drums Red
Verbena Drums White

2022 Summer bedding, annuals and tender perennials - 100 points each

Antirrhinum Copper Apricote (Snapdragon)
Asteriscus Golden Dollar
Bacopa scopia Double Ballerina Lavender
Celosia Dragon's Breath
Coleus Flame Thrower Serrano
Cosmos Razzamatazz Mix
Dahlia Dahlietta Surprise Demi
Dianthus Pink Kisses
Euryops Sonnenschein
Fuchsia Diva Red & White
Gerbera Revolution Mix Bicolour
Ipomoea Star of Yelta (Morning Glory)
Lavandula Bandera Deep Rose
Lavendula Blue Spear
Lophospermum Wine Red
Osteospermum Astra Orange Brique
Petunia GoTunia Cosmic Pink
Petunia GoTunia Tiger Stripe
Petunia Hello Yellow
Thunbergia SunEyes Rose Sensation (Black Eyed Susan)
Verbena Obsession Purple Twister

2022 Perennials (plants that come back!) - 100 points each

Agastache Morello
Ajuga Blueberry Muffin
Aquilegia Earlybird Purple White
Arabis Barranca Deep Rose
Armeria pseud Ballerina White
Astilbe arend Astary White
Aubrieta Katie's Red
Campanula Takion White
Coreopsis grandiflora SunKiss
Delphinium Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom White Bee
Digitalis (Foxglove) Dalmatian Peach
Fuchsia Hardy Tom West
Gaillardia Mesa Bright Bicolor
Geum coccineum Koi
Hollyhock Chater Mix
Lewisia Elise Mix
Lobelia Starship Burgundy
Lupin Gallery Pink Bicolour
Nepeta Blue Dragon
Penstemon Arabesque Orchid
Phygelius Colourburst Deep Red
Salvia Salvatore Blue
Verbena Buenos Aires
Viola Columbine

2022 Shrubs - 500 points each

Photinia Carre Rouge - Considered by many professional growers to be superior to the better-known 'Red Robin'

Pittosporum Elizabeth - Celebrate Her Majesty in this jubilee year!

Pittosporum Tom Thumb - Possibly the hardiest Pittosporum there is. Deep plum leaves and suitable for shade as well as sun.

2022 Higher value plants - 200-500 points each

Rosa Drift
Dahlia Bishop of Canterbury
Dahlia Bishop of York
Digitalis Helen of Troy (Foxglove)
Echinacea Happy Star
Knautia Mars Midget
Stevia rebaudiana
Rosemary Green Ginger
Penstemon Specials
Victorian Violas
Salvias - New varieties: Angel Wings; Blue Butterflies; Harvest Sunset; Jemimas Gem Flower; Lalarsha; Mulberry Jam; Oriental Dove; Peach Parfait; Pink Mulberry; So Cool Pale Blue

Summer Flowering Bulbs
Amarine Belladiva
Babiana stricta
Bulbine
Eucomis bicolor
Gladiolus Vulcano
Homeria ochroleuca
Hymenocallis festalis
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Watsonia Peach Glow

Flourish plant trials!

Some of the plants we feature in the Flourish range are new to us, so we would love you to tell us how they do! Easy as pie: just fill in the form below and submit!

It's helpful for us to know in how sunny a site you grew the plant, the type of soil, if you have had experience with the plant family before, and how experienced and confident you would consider yourself as a gardener - we are as keen to hear from the beginners as we are the experts!

Bear in mind that some of the Flourish plants have been annuals and patio plants that were expected to be shortlived.

You can also email photos to [email protected]

Scroll down further to let us know what types of plants you would like to see featured in the future!

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Flourish plant flashback!

It's been four years since we launched our club and we have featured dozens of different plants in that time.

Can't remember what plants you had? Let us jog your memory with a few photos!

We are keenest to hear about the Salvias we have featured. Many are classed as half-hardy, meaning it is marginal whether they will survive an average East Anglian winter.

Click on the photos to open the slideshow and see names of plants.

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