Hellebore Dark as night

Thalictrum rochebrunianum has strong, dark purple stems that that hold delicate mauve flowers with cream stamens high over it's sage green Aquilegia like foliage. The stems are strong and no staking is required, the flowers almost appear to float especially in the shade where the dark stems seem to disappear as the get thinner near the blooms .Thalictrum rochebrunianum is happy in shade but will grow in sun as long as it doesn't dry out. Plants are supplied in a 9cm pot, and will be cut back for dispatch from June .

Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' is a big , bold plant that likes a damp site in sun or shade. It's flower buds are deep pink, almost red and open to reveal frothy sprays of dark pink blooms. The stems are strong no staking is needed, no disease problems either and ..... they're slug proof too! They look great at the back of a border or at a pond edge where they will form a strong clump that can be divided in the winter. Plants are supplied bare root from December - March , April onwards in a 2ltr pot and will be cut back for dispatch.