Herbaceous plants

Herbaceous Plants are perennial plants which completely die back in winter to pop up again in the Spring. There are a few exceptions which retain their foliage through the winter such as Heucheras, Tiarellas. and Euphorbias. Some are longer lived than others and some need staking but they are well worth the effort. There are many easy to grow varieties for beginners like Aquilegias, Astilbes and Potentillas. The wealth of varieties is so vast that there are suitable species for almost any garden situation from dry slopes and stone walls to bog gardens and stream banks. Many herbaceous plants are excellent cut flowers such as Dianthus (carnations) and Leucanthemums (daisies) and many are food sources for bees and birds.

At HIGHLAND LILIUMS we grow approximately five hundred varieties which we can overwinter in our Highland location. As a quick guide to help you choose we have compiled a list of our TOP TEN.

Rabbit resistant: Acanthus spinosus, Aconitum, Agapanthus, Anemone x hybrida, Aquilegia, Aster, Doronicum, Hemerocallis, Euphorbia, Iris, Primula vulgaris.

Cut Flowers: Anemone x hybrida, Astrantia, Dianthus, Centaurea, Delphiniums, Gaillardias, Phlox, Rudbeckia.

Suitable for Containers: Agapanthus, Hemerocallis, Geranium (some), Hostas, Rudbeckia, Salvia.

 Please feel free to come and have a browse or if you are looking for a particular plant then please call us to make sure it's available on 01463 741698.

View our TOP TEN .

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