Raised by one (perhaps the only one) of my horticultural heroes, the late Alan Bloom, Achillea ‘Anthea’ is a seriously good plant. From a tidy clump of greyish leaves, stiff upright leafy stems carry flat heads of soft yellow flowers. Read more about Achillea ‘Anthea’
The best of the yellow flowered yarrows first sold during the year of the Queen’s coronation. It makes well behaved evergreen mounds of feathery grey leaves. Read more about Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’
When Criss and I were last in England we went to Wisley. The Achillea trials were being held in Portsmouth Field next to M25. The roar of the traffic was so awful that we nearly turned back before we got to the trials. Read more about Achillea ‘Credo’
Ageratum houstonianum, making up to 90cm tall. Masses of true blue powder puff like flowers appear through the warmer months until the first frost. Sun and some summer watering required. Read more about Ageratum houstonianum
A superb variety of shade loving groundcover. Its evergreen glossy dark purple almost black foliage makes a dense carpet in any shady spot which doesn’t parch during summer. Showy spikes of deep blue flowers on 25 cm tall stems are produced in spring. Read more about Ajuga ‘Black Scallop’
This Manzanita can be kept clipped to a metre tall, or allowed to become a 2m shrub. Producing pure white lily-of-the-valley flowers during late winter spring. Rarely offered in Australia. Drought tolerant when established and will grow happily in sun or light shade. Read more about Arctostaphylos densiflora ‘Howard McMinn’
Rarely seen in Australian nurseries and growing a mere 15cm tall but spreading up to 150cm, this Californian native makes a dense carpet of small dark green leathery leaves. Read more about Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Green Bay’
This fine new selection of the classic groundcover forms low evergreen mats of small grey-green foliage and is smothered by large white flowers during spring. Excellent grown in a sunny spot in front of roses and other shrubs or in a rock garden or just used as a groundcover. Read more about Arenaria montana ‘Avalanche’
With larger flowers than other varieties this new cultivar forms a compact mound of blue-green foliage. Armeria are exceptionally long flowering perennials topped with masses of globe shaped flowers for much of the year. Read more about Armeria ‘Big Dreams’
Masses of lilac pink flowers on slender stems add a profusion of colour to a perennial border from late summer. Much loved by a wealth of pollinators in our gardens wanting just a little irrigation through the hottest part of summer. 90cm x 60cm Read more about Aster novi-belgii ‘Coombe Fishacre’
One of the wonders of the hardy plant world, drought tolerant and totally handsome, Beschorneria yuccoides makes a 100cm tall rosette of pewter-grey Yucca like foliage, soft to the touch and not at all spiny. Read more about Beschorneria yuccoides
David S. Stuart in his monograph on the genus wrote that ‘Lochinch’ was one of his favourite varieties. This hybrid popped up in the garden of the Earl of Stair at Lochinch in Wigtownshire, Scotland during the Second World War. Read more about Buddleja ‘Lochinch’
Smaller growing so suited to pots as well as small gardens, these will grow 2.5 metres tall by as much across in the garden but half that height if grown in pots. Regular dead heading will keep them in flower for many summer months. Read more about Buddleja ‘Velvet’
We grow a lot of clematis here at Lambley and it’s hard to imagine the garden without them. They are deeply frost hardy, with much interesting breeding work done in Central and Northern Europe. Don’t be tempted in the summer when you see Clematis flowering in the big hardware stores as they really are best planted from now in their dormancy. They aren’t difficult to grow once the cultural differences of each type are understood. Mind you, all need a good depth of soil to be happy and a good dusting of lime helps if like us your soil is acid. Clematis prefer a sunny or lightly shaded spot in the garden and are not bothered by frosts in the least. Most varieties need some extra summer irrigation. Our Clematis are very competitively priced and available only while stocks last.
‘Arabella’ is a nonclimbing, scrambling clematis which will produce its deep mauve blue ageing to pale blue 3.5cm wide flowers from late spring until autumn. Read more about Clematis ‘Arabella’
This vigorous grower produces nodding cream bell-like flowers with claret inside approximately 4-5cm in diameter. A vigorous vine growing to 6mt in size. Flowers from late winter to spring. Pruning group 1. Evergreen and a climber. Read more about Clematis cirrhosa ‘Lansdowne Gem’
Exquisite ivory flowers with contrasting violet centres makes this one of the most beautiful of all Clematis. It will bloom from late November until April on a moderately vigorous 2-3 metres vines. Read more about Clematis florida ‘Sieboldii’
Stunning double white creamy flowers with a lime centre approximately 7.5-9cm in diameter produced on a moderate-sized but vigorous vine growing to 1.8-2.4mt in size. Flowers spring to late autumn. Flowers on the current year’s growth so cut down to 15-30cm during winter. Read more about Clematis florida var ‘flore-pleno’
This was bred by the late Kazushige Ozawa to be picked as a single flower for the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. As well as being a terrific cut flower it makes a great garden plant. Read more about Clematis integrifolia ‘Rooguchi’
‘Broughton Star’ makes a mass display of double soft amethyst pink flowers during spring. Being a form of the very vigorous C. montana it will soon cover a trellis, fence or wall. Read more about Clematis montana ‘Broughton Star’
One of the best of the montana group Clematis ‘Elizabeth’ is an RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. “Slightly scented pale pink flowers with a satin sheen to 6cm in width have pale yellow stamens.” It grows into a vigorous vine and flowers mid spring here at Lambley. Read more about Clematis montana ‘Elizabeth’
A deciduous, less rampant variety of Clematis montana, suitable for smaller gardens. It produces massed of small cherry pink flowers in late spring. The foliage is bronze when young, changing to mid green when mature. Read more about Clematis montana ‘Freda’
Abundant and fragrant rich pink flowers are produced in abundance during mid-to-late spring. These montana Clematis need regular watering during hotter and drier periods as they don’t want to dry out at the root but are otherwise vigorous and low-maintenance. Read more about Clematis montana ‘Rubens’
Charming fragrant double white flowers are produced in abundance during spring. These Clematis need regular watering during hotter and drier periods as they don’t want to dry out at the root. Read more about Clematis montana ‘Starlight’
‘Warwickshire Rose’ has deep rose coloured, fragrant flowers and, unusually for this group, deep bronze foliage. The early flowered Clematis montana and its varieties are treated differently as they flower on the previous seasons wood. Read more about Clematis montana ‘Warwickshire Rose’
We’ve had this growing on a fence for some years now and appreciate it more and more. It produces its deep rich lemon waxy flowers from early summer until autumn. Each flower gives way to a showy silver haired seed head. Read more about Clematis tangutica ‘Golden Tiara’
Mid pink flowers approximately 5-8cm in diameter produced on a vigorous vine growing to 2.5-3.6mt in size. Flowers late spring to autumn. Pruning group 3. deciduous and a climber. Read more about Clematis texensis ‘Duchess of Albany’
Luminous pink flowers approximately 6cm in diameter produced on a slow vine growing to 1.8-2.4mt in size. Flowers late spring to autumn. Pruning group 3. deciduous and a climber. Read more about Clematis texensis ‘Princess Diana’
An interesting but very different cultivar producing white flowers with green tips approximately 2.5-3.5cm in diameter. Viticella alba luxurians can be grown as a specimen plant on a large obelisk or other free standing structure. Read more about Clematis viticella ‘alba luxurians’
Small 5 cm red floweres with a boss of pale pink staminodes are produced on a vigorous free flowering vine to 2.5 - 3.0 metres. Flowers early summer into autumn.
A timeless beauty with dark shell pink flowers to 15cm diameter with contrasting yellow stamens. The crinkled petals with curling edges have a beautiful antique quality. Free flowering and vigorous in growth, it will make 2.5 to 3 metres in height. Read more about Clematis x jackmanii ‘Comtesse de Bouchard’
The large pale mauve-blue flowers edged in deeper mauve and have cream anthers. Blooms are freely produced from December until April on a vigorous plant which can in the right spot grow 4 metres into a tree although generally it will only make 2-3 metres. Read more about Clematis x jackmanii ‘Dominika’
A beautiful compact variety producing plentiful flowers of mauve blue with a pink base 12-15cm in diameter.. Quite vigorous and will grow 1.8 to 2.4 meter in size. General Sikorski can be grown with climbing roses or through medium sized trees for effect. Read more about Clematis x jackmanii ‘General Sikorski’
Beautiful white flowers are displayed in abundance amongst the dark green leaves on this vigorous climber. Great for planting with climbing roses or through medium sized trees and shrubs.
This was raised by the French nurseryman, Morel, before the World War I and is surely one of the most elegant of all Clematis. I grow it on a trellis which hides an outside dunny. Clematis ‘Huldine’ flowers for months and months from spring until autumn. Read more about Clematis x jackmanii ‘Huldine’
‘John Paul’ is a delicious hybrid from the Polish monk and clematis breeder, Brother Stefan Francsak. The large flowers open blush pink with a deeper pink bar through the middle of each petal. As it ages the flower fades to a soft creamy blush. Read more about Clematis x jackmanii ‘John Paul II’
Long-lasting large pink double flowers reminiscent of the most ornate of dahlias with a large central pompom. Easy to grow in moist well-drained soil in full sun though it will tolerate some shade and may prefer it in very hot climates. Read more about Clematis x jackmanii ‘Josephine’ Evijohill
‘Multi Blue’ has deep blue flowers with a startling double silver blue anemone centre. Quite vigorous for a double variety it will flowers for two months from late spring and then if cut back to 30cm will bloom again during late summer and autumn. 200cm by 150cm.
Easy to grow in moist well-drained soil in full sun though it will tolerate some shade and may prefer it in very hot climates. It flowers during November and December and if lightly pruned in early January it may repeat bloom during late summer and autumn. Read more about Clematis x jackmanii ‘The Vagabond’
Delightful reddish, mauve flowers approximately 14-16cm in diameter produced on a vigorous vine growing to 3-3.6mt in size. Flowers late spring to autumn. A deciduous climber.
A dwarf ground covering, frost hardy deciduous perennial with large (for the genus) gentian blue flowers from spring until autumn. The oval green leaves turn flaming scarlet and crimson in late autumn and winter. Sun or light shade. Read more about Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Corydalis ‘Blue Line’ is a hybrid between C. flexuosa and C. elata and is more vigorous than either of its parents. It flowers here at Lambley in light shade from October until March. Read more about Corydalis ‘Blue Line’
Veitch’s Globe Flower is one of the stars of our dry garden. Its bold dark green divided foliage and stiff stems topped by dark blue drumstick flowers cause quite a stir when in full glory. Read more about Echinops ritro ‘Veitchs Blue’
We apologise that this plant is currently sold out.
This new Lambley bred Euphorbia has a neat dwarf habit with abundant lime green flower heads opening from reddish buds. The flower heads are in perfect proportion creating a wonderfully balanced plant that is creating excitement in European testing. Read more about Euphorbia x martinii ‘Ascot Liliput’ PBR
This Lambley introduction is one of the finest variegated Euphorbias available throughout the gardening world. It is now used in bedding throughout Europe and the United States and in New Zealand and South Africa. Read more about Euphorbia x martinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’ PBR
'James Roof' is a vigorous bushy evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves. Flowers are spectacular in drooping grey-green catkins to 20-30cm in length. Drought tolerant and frost hardy to 2.5m. Read more about Garrya elliptica ‘James Roof’
Bred in Holland this new series of Heuchera is the best we’ve grown at Lambley. They are all evergreen perennials with beautiful ruffled lobed leaves. Heucheras are happy growing in any lightly shaded position as long as they are given some supplementary irrigation during dry periods. Indian Summer Heucheras will make tidy clumps some 35 cm tall by as much across and are beautiful when grown in pots. Wiry stems, held well above the foliage are adorned with many small white or pinkish bells. The flowers are delightful in posies as they last well in a vase. Read more about First Release of Indian Summer Heucheras
‘Orangeberry’ is a dazzling variety with ruffled leaves a blaze of coral, tinged with red and gold. The flowers have a pink blush. Read more about Heuchera ‘Orangeberry’
‘Blackberry’ is an impressive variety with somewhat smaller leaves than others in the Indian Summer series but the leaves are a remarkable glossy black. The flowers are white. Read more about Heuchera ‘Blackberry’
‘Coral Berry’ is a splendid variety with silvered pink lightly lobed leaves with crimson veins. The flowers are white. Read more about Heuchera ‘Coral Berry’
A vigorous hybrid between the closely related genera Heuchera and Tiarella with all the virtues. During spring and early summer a myriad soft pink flowers are held on thin vertical stems. 'Hopscotch' will grow in areas with humid summers. Read more about Heucherella ‘Hopscotch’
Hydrangeas are a much-loved plant that featured in many an Australian garden during the last century and provide fond memories for their generous flowers and cooling presence. In hot inland districts it would be as well to plant them in a spot that is protected from the hottest sun and fiercest wind and don't allow to dry out. As good size shrubs they are quite drought resistant once mature. When grown in pots these benefit from a regular feed of a slow-release fertiliser every 8 to 10 weeks. Postage is a flat rate of just $12.50Read more about Hydrangeas
Bred in the magical city of Kyoto ‘Forever’ has magical double flowers, soft pink or soft blue depending on soil acidity. ‘Forever’ will flower from mid-spring until late summer. It is dwarf in growth habit making it suitable for small gardens and pots. Best in light shade. Read more about Hydrangea ‘Forever’ PBR
Long cultivated in the glass houses of Holland and England this beautiful, evergreen, starry white flowered, lemon fragrant jasmine is happy outside even in my frosty garden. Read more about Jasminum azoricum
