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RHEUM, Polygonaceae.
Ornamental rhubarb, fine large leaves and sprays of tiny flowers on tall stems in early summer, best in rich
soil that does not dry out or some shade.
alexandrae A rarity with flowers protected by large cream bracts which are arranged up the 4’ spike like
roof-tiles, overlapping to throw off the rain, brilliant green heart-shaped leaves, like nothing else ......4.20
officinale This is capable of producing some of the largest entire leaves of any plant fully hardy in the
U.K., 3’–4’ across in good soil, spikes of cream flowers to 10’, the divisions will be large. ................ 8.50
‘Ace of Hearts’ Attractive medium sized cultivar with reddish leaves and large branching spikes of pale
pink flowers, 4’6”, divisions .................................................................................................................. 5.20
RHODIOLA, Crassulaceae.
rosea Rose Root, blue-grey succulent leaves make a neat mound with yellow stars from red buds in May,
the dried roots are used in pot-pourri for their rose scent, 12” ...............................................................3.20
RODGERSIA, Saxifragaceae.
Noble foliage plants with large divided textured leaves often colouring well in spring and autumn, spikes
of fluffy cream or pink flowers, best in cool moist conditions.
pinnata ‘Jade Dragon Mountain’ Dense heads of cream flowers that age to pink on dark red stems, Roy
Lancaster’s collection no. L1670 from Yunnan, 3’, 1.5 litre pots ..........................................................5.80
p. ‘Superba’ Inferior varieties are offered under this name, here is the real thing with deeply textured
glossy leaves richly coloured all season, bright pink flowers followed by dark red fruits, 3’6” ...........4.20
p. ‘White Form’ Long white flower heads over bold pinnate leaves, excellent ground cover, 4’,
divisions ................................................................................................................................................. 3.50
purdomii Doubtful name for a fine plant with remarkable bronze-pink new growth in spring, cream
flowers to 3’, divisions ........................................................................................................................... 4.80
ROSCOEA, Zingiberaceae.
Hardy autumn flowering gingers for rich soil and part shade, sheaves of upstanding sword-shaped leaves
and unusual flowers with two large lower petals and one hooded upper one.
purpurea One of the easiest to grow thriving in any reasonable soil, purple flowers to 12” ................3.20
scillifolia ‘Atropurpurea’ Black flowered form of this compact species, 9”, pot grown seedlings ......3.80
RUDBECKIA, Asteraceae.
Coneflower, so called because of the prominent dark brown central cone with the yellow petals arranged
around the base, easy rewarding plants for sun and ordinary soil.
fulgida deamii Excellent autumn flowering perennial with particularly dark central cones, 3’ ............3.50
maxima Unique flowers with long drooping deep yellow petals around a large central cone, upright pale
grey-green leaves, worth a choice sunny position in rich soil, summer, 4’ ............................................ 3.80
subtomentosa ‘Henry Eilers’ Fine recent selection of this popular hardy perennial, the petals are deeper
yellow and rolled instead of flat giving the flowers a sunburst effect, late summer, 4’ .........................3.80
SALVIA, Lamiaceae.
The Sage family, sun-loving aromatic plants giving some excellent shades of red and blue, in recent years
many interesting tender species from Central America have become available that can be grown in large
pots stood out for the summer or as exotic bedding propagated each autumn from cuttings.
campanulata ex. Yunnan Mauve-blue flowers in branched spikes to 3’, big rounded leaves on pink stalks,
shade tolerant, collected in China, large plants in 1.5 litre pots .............................................................5.50
concolor Long narrow deep blue spikes over pale green leaves on blue stalks, 6’, in the north this needs a
sunny position to bring on the late flowers, hardy with a mulch ...........................................................4.20
* confertiflora Long rusty orange-brown spires over large deeply textured leaves, late summer, 4’ .......3.20
* corrugata Rich blue flowers from dark buds in late summer, deeply corrugated dark green leaves, 2’6”
bedding or makes an 8’ shrub under glass .............................................................................................. 3.20
* discolor see shrubs.
* elegans Pineapple Sage, scarlet flowers in long spikes over pineapple-scented leaves into autumn, 2’ ..3.20
* fulgens (S. cardinalis) Big orange-red furry flowers in bunches, very striking, 2’ ............................... 3.50
* guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’ Tall late flowering form with large heart-shaped leaves and 8” drooping
spikes of rich blue flowers from black buds, hardy in a sheltered sunny spot, 5’. .................................3.50
glutinosa Jupiter’s Distaff, hooded pale yellow flowers on 4’ stems in late summer, very hardy and easy in
sun or shade, large plants in 2 litre pots .................................................................................................5.20
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