Posts by Martin
Bergenia Fire & Ice
This is an NWP sport we observed a few years ago, spectacular flower colour combination. Leave evergreen and elliptical in shape producing white flowers on reddish stems with a matching red calyx. Very pretty and hardy, 25cm, treat like all Bergenia’s when planting.
Read MoreBergenia Diamond Drops
An NWP introduction. A very pretty dwarf variety containing compact flower heads studded with pure white florets that are cup shaped and have bright stamens in the center, all of which gives the impression of sparkling diamonds. 20cm x 20cm In some springs the flowers take on a pink blush when fully open but not…
Read MoreBergenia cil. Dumbo
An NWP introduction. A fun plant with good reliability and good promotional opportunities. Hardy form of ciliata with huge leaves which die down to crowns producing flowering stems in late spring. Flowers open deep pink and then fade to a soft pink on reddish stems. 30cm x 60cm
Read MoreAstrantia major Lola
A rich pink form of this genus which makes a pretty change fromthe predominant red types Flowers are fairly flat witha central pincushion of tiny pink-maroon flowers and an inner base deeper maroon in colour. Approx. 50cm-60cm when mature, good for sun or part shade.
Read MoreAlstroemeria White Buttons
This is a wonderful plant that we discovered several years ago and are now producing from tissue culture in small quantities. A delightful compact plant around 25cm tall with large white flowers and a speckled yellow throat on short stems. Perfect for pots and front of borders (needs winter protection in pots) has successfully survived…
Read MoreSalvia Wine and Roses
An NWP introduction. This is a very new hybrid we have recently launched that guarantees a spectacular show of flowers. These velvet flowers cover a range of colours from the wine-coloured hoods down to the two-tone shades of red petals. Very romantic looking plant for pots or sunny borders. 70cm x 60cm.
Read MoreSalvia Super Trouper
An NWP introduction. A wonderful new hybrid taller than Amistad, but quite hardy when planted. Flowers are a rich violet blue, fading to mauve, which open in succession at the ends of each stem. 1.30m x 1.30m.
Read MoreSalvia Sunset Strip
An NWP introduction into the UK. Two tone flowers are less common in this group so this variety makes up for it. Hot spicey colours of red and pink. 65cm x 45cm.
Read MoreSalvia San Carlos Festival
A very nice plant with great habit, leaves are very attractive. Flowers large and bold, almost red on opening and fading to a deep violet pink. Needs a sheltered spot, not hardy in strong winters . 65cm x 50cm.
Read MoreSalvia Royal Velvet
An NWP discoveryin the UK. A very special microphylla variety which has brilliant exceptionally large velvet red flowers in summer that seem to stay vibrant when open. Foliage is a rich and glossy green in colour. 65cm x 60cm.
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