Natives / Wildflowers
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Viola odorata 'Reine de Neiges'
Sweet Violet. 'Snow Queen'
Also marketed as 'Scheekonigin' and 'Eismeer'.€2.35Out of stock
Cultivated in Switzerland in 2004 from the famous 'Queen Charlotte', One would think that 'Reine de Neiges', or 'Snow Queen' would be a white bloomer. The flowers are almost white, a clear crisp ice-blue. Long blooming and upward facing, their fragrance is intense.
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Viola odorata
Sweet Violet, Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€1.75Out of stock
The legendary fragrant sweet violet: Viola odorata is often referred to as 'The King of Violets', with a beautiful fragrance and also several herbal uses. An excellent wild/woodland garden plant, it can be found near the edges of forests or in clearings.
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Verbascum thapsus 'Common Mullein'
Aaron's Rod, Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.35Several Verbascum species are prized garden ornamentals, but the species best-known among wildflower enthusiasts and herbalists is the homely but useful common mullein, Verbascum thapsus. This fuzzy mullein is a gardener’s friend, an herbalist’s delight and an engineering marvel all on its own.
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Verbascum nigrum
Dark Mullein€2.25Verbascum nigrum is one of the most reliable and long-flowering verbascum, it is also one of the truly perennial species. This European native bloom profusely with masses of golden-yellow flowers. First thing in the morning, the flowers are alive with bees getting on with their day’s work. Take time to stand and admire them for a few minutes. They will pay you no heed, they’re far too busy.
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Valeriana officinalis
Valerian, Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.15Valeriana officinalis is a graceful wildflower that is native to Europe and Western Asia. The tall, branched flower stalks are held atop a low mound of foliage, the densely clustered flowers are sweetly scented and usually white with a hint of pink.
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Ulex europaeus
Gorse, Whin, Furze, Prickly Broom.
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.35Out of stock
Gorse are usually associated with western Britain and Ireland. At its best in spring, it blooms with an explosion of yellow, the flowers have a distinctive strong coconut scent. Gorse bears some flowers year round, hence the old country phrase: “When gorse is out of blossom, kissing is out of fashion”.
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Trollius europaeus
Globeflower, Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.15Out of stock
Trollius europaeus is a beautiful native wild flower of Europe and Western Asia. Found in damp ground in shady areas, it is a most attractive plant with dark green, deeply cut leaves and bears flowers, best described as egg-yolk yellow in colour.
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Sweet Cicely, Myrrhis odorata
Garden Myrh, Anise€2.35Sweet Cicely is an attractive plant that is a striking component of herb gardens and hedgerows. Growing to around 90cm, umbels of tiny white flowers appear from spring to early summer. Formerly a widely cultivated culinary herb, the fern-like leaves are deeply divided and smell of aniseed when crushed.
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Succisa pratensis 'Devil’s Bit Scabious'
Devil’s Bit Scabious
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.35Out of stock
Blue is such a vivid colour in the crystal-clear light peculiar to early autumn. But it's rather a rarity so the airy wands of small blue buttons found on Succisa pratensis are a particular blessing from August to October. This little wildflower is a very versatile plant and worthy of greater appreciation.
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St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€1.65Out of stock
St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum is native to Europe and Asia and has a long history of herbal use. The most notable feature is the presence of wide bright yellow flowers. The flowers consist of five petals surrounding a dense tuft of protruding yellow stamens that resemble an old fashioned shaving brush.
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Scabiosa columbaria 'Dove Pincushion'
Small Scabious, Dove scabious
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.35Scabiosa columbaria produces a mass of lilac-blue flowers. It was the original native plant material from which many award winning garden cultivars have been bred. Perhaps because this is one native that looks equally at home in a garden border or wildflower meadow.
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Sanguisorba officinalis
Greater Burnet, Di-Yu
Ancient Herb, WIldflower of Britain and Ireland€2.00Out of stock
Sanguisorba officinalis is a native of Europe and an old-world herb that is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the revival of interest in perennial gardens and naturalised form of planting. Perfect for natural style planting schemes, it looks right at home in a swaying sea of grasses.
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Rosa canina
Shrub Rose, Dog Rose
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.20Out of stock
The wild rose bursts with lightly scented, usually flesh pink flowers (though they can be pinker or whitish) in summer. They are followed by a terrific show of bright red hips, they can be used to make jam, jelly, syrup, marmalade and wine. Delicious and an excellent natural source of vitamin C.
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Rhinanthus minor ‘Yellow Rattle’
Hay Rattle. Wildflower of Britain and Ireland
Harvested in 2021, for sowing in 2021 to 2022.Starting at: €2.45
Rhinanthus minor, Yellow Rattle is an attractive, partially parasitic, annual wildflower of grasslands. It can used to increase species diversity and reduce the competitive vigour of grasses benefiting other sown wildflowers. It produces a better display of flowers and eases the mowing required. This seasons seeds, harvested in 2021, for sowing in 2021 to 2022.
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Pulsatilla vulgaris
Pasque Flower, Windflower, Meadow Anemone€2.50Pulsatilla vulgaris is now a very rare native species, the genus includes some of the loveliest of all flowering plants. In early spring, woolly, flower buds first appear, their silky foliage is deeply divided and covered with soft silvery hairs. The violet-purple flowers often opening while still under snow cover. These plants are always a delight.
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Prunella vulgaris 'Self-heal'
Wildflower of Britiain and Ireland€1.75Out of stock
Prunella vulgaris is an interesting and quite beautiful little wildflower plant. The plants produce pretty blue-violet flowers in summer, the flowers freely produce nectar and are highly attractive to bees. If you’re looking for something to add to a meadow garden, or something for those shady areas this is the plant for you.
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Primula veris
Cowslip Primrose
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.45One of the most striking native primula species, this is best grown in groups, especially if naturalised in grass. The fresh green rosettes of crinkly oval leaves are covered in velvety hairs, rolled inwards as the flower buds form in spring.
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Polygonum bistorta, Bistort
Herb Bistort, Easter Giant. Aka Persicaria bistorta
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€3.25Out of stock
Bistort was formerly cultivated as a culinary and medicinal plant. This semi-evergreen perennial produces clusters of small, light pink flowers throughout summer and into autumn. The plant is ideal for creating groundcover, it is also highly attractive to bees and butterflies.
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Polygonatum multiflorum 'Solomon's Seal'
Common Solomon's Seal
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.95Polygonatum multiflorum is a long cultivated pan-European perennial. Alternate bright green leaves are held upright like the wings of a bird on the upstroke of flight. Tubular white flowers, edged with tiny lime-green petals spring from their axils in spring.
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Polemonium caeruleum album
White Jacob’s Ladder, Greek Valerian
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.10The white form of the lovely Jacobs Ladder, named after the slender, fresh green leaflets arranged like the rungs of a ladder. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the bright foliage and white flowers will brighten shady locations. Both the flowers and the attractive ferny foliage are excellent for cutting.
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Pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium, Organic
Pudding Grass, Pulegium
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland, Ancient Crop€2.20Out of stock
Today, Pennyroyal is seldom considered a culinary herb, it can be found naturalised throughout the civilized world. In mid to late summer, attractive whorls of lilac-blue flowers appear held above the foliage on stout stems. Organic Seed.
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Papaver rhoeas, Organic
Corn Poppy, Flanders Poppy, Field Poppy, Wildflower€2.75With its brilliant scarlet flowers, this native wild flower needs no introduction. Papaver rhoeas offer a profusion of flowers and are a good choice for naturalising in a meadow garden or anywhere for a splash of colour. Organic Seed.
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Papaver rhoeas, Corn Poppy
Corn Poppy, Flanders Poppy, Field Poppy, WildflowerStarting at: €1.75
With its brilliant scarlet flowers, this native wild flower needs no introduction. Single, red, cup-shaped flowers usually with a black blotch at the base of the petals. It is the classic poppy bloom that paint a road verge or embankment a brilliant hue in their first year.
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Myosotis avensis
Forget-Me-Not, Mouse Ears
Wildflower of Britain and IrelandStarting at: €2.00
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The much-loved, blue Forget-me-nots have the ability to stimulate nostalgic memories. They are a wonderful ground cover for a shady area, although they will also grow in full sun. They are easy to grow and if left alone, will create a lovely blue blanket of flowers.