Perennials

Alma-Ata Iris (Iris hoogiana)

Iris hoogiana is a small bulbous iris belonging to the Juno group (subgenus Scorpiris) of the genus Iris, in the family Iridaceae. It was described by the Dutch botanist and nurseryman J. B. Hoog in 1901 after collections from the mounta…

Alpine Primrose (Primula alpicola)

Grow Primula alpicola in moist, shaded soil. This Himalayan primrose offers tiered flowers and thrives in bog gardens.

Anise-Scented Sage (Salvia guaranitica)

Anise-scented sage, Salvia guaranitica, is a late-flowering blue perennial from South America that has earned a firm place in UK gardens. It carries the season where many earlier salvias have faded,…

Ash-Coloured Speedwell (Veronica cinerea)

Veronica cinerea is an evergreen speedwell with ash-grey foliage and purple-blue flowers.

Ashy Crane's-Bill (Geranium cinereum)

Geranium cinereum, commonly known as dusky cranesbill or grey cranesbill, is a diminutive hardy geranium valued for its disproportionately large flowers, finely cut foliage and restrained, mat-forming habit. Native to European mountain h…

Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)

Grow Autumn Crocus in UK gardens with our guide. Learn planting depths, soil needs and care tips for this hardy perennial.

Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii)

Salvia greggii is a compact sage with long-lasting flowers. It thrives in sunny, well-drained UK borders or containers, offering nectar for pollinators

Avens (Geum)

Grow hardy Avens for long-lasting summer colour. Learn how to care for Geum in sun or shade, enjoy red and yellow blooms, and boost late-summer flowering.

Bamboo Iris (Iris confusa)

Grow Iris confusa in shade with well-drained soil. This bamboo iris offers glossy evergreen foliage and delicate blue flowers, thriving in UK gardens.

Bearded Iris (Iris germanica)

Grow bearded iris with shallow rhizome planting, free-draining soil and low-nitrogen feeding. Enjoy vibrant spring blooms in sunny UK borders.

Beardtongue (Penstemon)

Grow Penstemon, the hardy beardtongue perennial. Learn how to plant in free-draining soil, provide full sun, and protect from winter wet for long blooms.

Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis)

Grow Bear's Breech with our guide to its bold foliage and tall spikes. Learn about sun, soil, hardiness and managing vigorous spread in UK gardens.

Bear's Ear (Primula auricula)

Grow Primula auricula with this guide. Learn to protect farina leaves, ensure sharp drainage and avoid crown rot for vibrant spring blooms in your rockery.

Bedding Pelargonium (Pelargonium × hortorum)

Pelargoniums bring long-lasting summer colour to pots, window boxes and sunny borders.

Bees' Primrose (Primula beesiana)

Bees Primrose (Primula beesiana) is a herbaceous perennial from the candelabra section of the genus, native to wet mountain meadows and stream margins in Sichuan and Yunnan, China, where it grows at altitudes of roughly 2,000–3,300 m. It…

Beet (Beta vulgaris)

Grow delicious beetroot (Beta vulgaris) easily in your UK garden with full sun and pH-neutral soil - perfect for home growers.

Begonias (Begonia)

Begonias are a diverse group grown for colourful flowers, dramatic foliage or both. Some make generous summer bedding and patio plants, while others are best treated as houseplants or conservatory specimens. Because the genus includes pl…

Bellflowers (Campanula)

Campanulas are generous bellflower perennials and biennials, bringing blue, purple, pink or white blooms to sunny or lightly shaded gardens.

Birch-Leaved Bellflower (Campanula betulifolia)

Campanula betulifolia is a compact alpine perennial with white bell-shaped flowers and birch-like leaves.

Black Iris (Iris chrysographes)

Grow black iris in moist, well-drained loam. This AGM plant offers deep violet blooms with gold veining.

Blood Iris (Iris sanguinea)

Grow Blood Iris in damp UK gardens. This hardy perennial thrives in wet soil, tolerates cold winters and adds striking red-violet flowers to pond margins.

Bristle-Pointed Iris (Iris setosa)

Grow Bristle-pointed Iris (Iris setosa) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Bugle (Ajuga reptans)

Grow Bugle (Ajuga reptans) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Bulley's Primrose (Primula bulleyana)

Grow Primula bulleyana in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana Hook.f.)

In the UK it is usually grown as a half-hardy annual for summer bedding, although a healthy plant can be kept from year to year indoors.

Buttonhead Primrose (Primula capitata)

Grow Primula capitata for violet-purple summer blooms. Plant in damp, partial shade with well-drained soil.

Calathea (Calathea makoyana)

Master Calathea makoyana care with our guide. Learn to boost humidity, use soft water and provide indirect light for vibrant leaves. Keep pets safe.

Candelabra Sage (Salvia candelabrum)

Grow Salvia candelabrum in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)

Master Cast Iron Plant care with our guide. Learn how to water correctly, handle low light and avoid root rot.

Catmint (Nepeta)

Grow hardy catmint in full sun for long-lasting lavender blooms. Cut back after July flowering to encourage a second flush and attract pollinators.

Cemetery Iris (Iris albicans)

Grow Iris albicans in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

Grow hardy chicory for sky-blue blooms, bitter salad leaves and roasted roots. Succeeds in chalk soil, tolerates drought and attracts bees all summer long.

Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)

Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) — UK guide to growing, planting and caring for garden peonies, with popular AGM varieties, RHS hardiness and seasonal advice.

Chinese Primrose (Primula chionantha)

A clump-forming Chinese primrose with farinose leaves and pendent spring flowers, suited to moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a hardy UK perennial herb. Learn how to grow, plant, divide and harvest chives, plus common problems and popular varieties.

Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)

Grow Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium (Ramat.) Hemsl.)

Deadhead spent blooms to extend the display into November, then cut the whole plant down to about 20 cm in late autumn once flowering is finished.

Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata)

It is native in Great Britain and suits sunny or lightly shaded borders where the soil remains moist without becoming waterlogged.

Cockburn's Primrose (Primula cockburniana)

Cockburn's primrose is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial prized for its vivid orange-red flowers carried in tiered whorls above soft green rosettes. Native to alpine meadows and stream banks in western Sichuan, China, it brings a satu…

Common Bird's-Foot-Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

Discover Common Bird's-foot-trefoil, a native UK wildflower. Learn how its nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil and support butterflies.

Common Daisy (Bellis perennis)

Grow Common Daisy (Bellis perennis) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Common Dog-Violet (Viola riviniana)

Grow Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Common Mint (Mentha spicata)

Master Common Mint cultivation with our UK guide. Learn to contain rhizomes, prune for flavour and harvest leaves for mint sauce.

Common Primrose (Primula husky)

Primula vulgaris 'Husky' is a hardy, colourful winter bedding plant. It blooms from midwinter to spring, offering vibrant flowers for pots and borders

Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)

Grow common sorrel for its sharp, lemony leaves. Learn how to cultivate this hardy perennial in UK gardens, identify it safely and enjoy classic recipes.

Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Grow Echinacea purpurea in full sun and well-drained soil. This hardy perennial attracts pollinators, tolerates drought and provides winter food for birds.

Copper Iris (Iris fulva)

Grow Iris fulva in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Coral Bells (Heuchera)

Grow vibrant coral bells in shade or sun. Learn planting tips, soil needs and care for year-round foliage colour and summer flowers.

Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)

Identify native cow parsley by its lacy white flowers. Learn safe growing conditions for pollinators and how to distinguish it from toxic hemlock.

Cowslip (Primula veris)

Grow cowslips in your UK garden with our guide. Learn about soil needs, planting tips and how to support bees. This hardy perennial thrives on chalk.

Crimean Iris (Iris lutescens)

Iris lutescens is a compact bearded iris for sunny, well-drained spots. It thrives in gravel gardens and containers, offering early spring colour without

Crocosmia (Crocosmia crocosmiiflora)

Grow vibrant Crocosmia in UK gardens with our guide to planting corms, feeding for summer blooms and dividing clumps.

Cypripedium hank

Cypripedium Hank Small is a hardy lady’s-slipper orchid with yellow pouch flowers, suited to moist, leafy soil in dappled shade.

Dalmatian Cranesbill (Geranium dalmaticum)

Geranium dalmaticum, the Dalmatian cranesbill, is a compact, mat-forming hardy geranium valued for aromatic foliage, soft pink summer flowers and warm autumn leaf colour. Its naturally low growth suits rock gardens, raised beds, gravel g…

Daylily (Hemerocallis)

Grow hardy daylilies in UK gardens. Learn planting tips, soil needs and care for these low-maintenance perennials. Note they are toxic to cats.

Digenous Sage (Salvia digenea)

Salvia digenea is a late-season herbaceous perennial from Mexico and Central America, increasingly grown in UK gardens for its showy spikes of violet-blue flowers, aromatic foliage, and reliable value to pollinators. Plants form upright,…

Druce's Cranesbill (Geranium × oxonianum)

Geranium × oxonianum brings months of veined pink flowers to UK borders, where its spreading foliage makes dependable ground cover beneath roses and shrubs. Give it sun or light shade, ordinary…

Drumstick Primula (Primula denticulata)

Primula denticulata, commonly known as the drumstick primula, is one of the earliest and most arresting herbaceous perennials in the UK garden.

Eastern Sowbread (Cyclamen coum)

UK gardeners wanting a hardy winter- and early-spring-flowering tuber to naturalise under deciduous shrubs or in a shaded rock garden.

Fairy Primrose (Primula malacoides)

Fairy primrose, Primula malacoides, is the airy winter- and early-spring-flowering member of the primula family that has filled British windowsills, porches and unheated greenhouses for over a…

Florence Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Grow fennel for its aniseed-flavoured leaves, bulb and seeds - perfect for Mediterranean dishes and herbal remedies. Learn cultivation tips.

Florentine Iris (Iris florentina)

Grow fragrant Iris florentina in UK gardens. Learn planting depths, soil needs and care for this hardy perennial with pale flowers and historic orris root.

Formosan Lady's Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium formosanum)

Cypripedium formosanum is a hardy, spring-flowering orchid from Taiwan. It thrives in dappled shade and humus-rich soil, earning an RHS Award of Garden

Fringed Iris (Iris japonica)

Iris japonica offers pale, fringed spring blooms in partial shade. Plant in moist, humus-rich soil for a sheltered border or woodland edge.

Garden Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)

Discover garden dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) for vibrant summer-to-autumn blooms in UK gardens. Easy perennial needing full sun and rich soil.

Garden Phlox (Phlox arendsii)

Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)

Grow globe artichokes in the UK with this guide. Learn about planting, sheltered sites, soil prep and winter protection for reliable crops.

Grass-Leaved Flag (Iris graminea)

The grassy-leaved iris is a quietly distinctive European beardless species that earns its place in UK gardens not for show-stopping flowers but for the warm, ripe-plum fragrance its violet blooms release in late spring. Compact, drought-…

Greater Masterwort (Astrantia major L.)

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Hairyflower Bellflower (Campanula chamissonis)

Campanula chamissonis is a compact bellflower for rock gardens and troughs. It needs sharp drainage and sun to thrive, producing violet-blue flowers

Hank Small (Cypripedium Hank Small)

The plant is a clump-forming terrestrial orchid that grows from a short, fleshy rhizome.

Hank Small Lady's Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium Hank Small gx)

A hardy lady's slipper orchid for shaded UK gardens, Cypripedium Hank Small gx carries a clear yellow pouch backed by long, twisted, cinnamon-burgundy petals on stems around 30-45 cm tall. Raised in…

Hardy Begonia (Begonia grandis)

Begonia grandis is a hardy tuberous perennial offering red-backed foliage and pink flowers in shade. Ensure good drainage and mulch for winter survival.

Hardy Geranium (Geranium)

Discover hardy geranium care tips for UK gardens. Learn about cranesbill planting, pruning, and soil needs for these fully hardy perennials with long blooms.

Hellebore (Helleborus)

Grow hardy Hellebores in UK shade. Learn to prune old leaves, feed with compost and enjoy winter blooms from Christmas roses and Lenten rose hybrids.

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

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Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)

Grow tall hollyhocks in full sun with well-drained soil. Support stems against wind, feed in July and watch for rust to enjoy summer blooms.

Horned Spurge (Euphorbia ceratocarpa)

Euphorbia ceratocarpa, the horned spurge, is a vigorous evergreen to semi-evergreen sub-shrub in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Native to Sicily and parts of southern mainland Italy, it forms a dense, rounded clump of erect to archin…

Horned Spurge (Euphorbia cornigera)

Horned spurge is a hardy perennial offering architectural grey-green stems and yellow-green summer flowers. Wear gloves when handling its toxic sap.

I. Fulvala (Iris fulvala)

Iris fulvala, sometimes called the Japanese iris or the fulvous iris, is a beardless, rhizomatous perennial grown for its flat, golden-bronze flowers and its tolerance of damp ground. Native to Japan, it earns its place along pond margin…

Irises (Iris)

Grow irises in UK gardens with our guide to bearded and bulbous types. Learn about sun needs, soil drainage and dividing rhizomes for vibrant blooms.

Japanese Primrose (Primula japonica)

Primula japonica, the Japanese primrose, thrives in damp, humus-rich soil with dappled shade.

Kerner Iris (Iris kerneriana)

Iris kerneriana is a compact Turkish iris with pale yellow flowers. It thrives in sunny, well-drained UK borders and suits gravel gardens

Kew Primrose (Primula kewensis)

Primula kewensis is a fragrant yellow primrose hybrid best grown in a cool greenhouse or sheltered spot.

Ladyslippers (Cypripedium boots)

Cypripedium boots are hardy slipper orchids sold in decorative containers. Remove the boot and plant in cool, moist woodland conditions for long-lived

Ladyslippers (Cypripedium dietrich)

Cypripedium Dietrich gx is a hardy, deciduous slipper-orchid grex (a hybrid cross group), sold under the trade name Cypripedium Dietrich gx. Its parents are Cypripedium kentuckiense and Cypripedium…

Large Speedwell (Veronica austriaca)

Veronica austriaca is a compact speedwell with clear blue flowers. It suits sunny borders and gravel gardens, offering low-maintenance colour

Larkspurs (Delphinium)

Master growing delphiniums with our guide on staking tall spikes, feeding hungry plants and pruning for a second flush. Ensure success in your UK garden.

Lazistan Iris (Iris lazica)

Iris lazica is a hardy, evergreen bearded iris that blooms from February to April. It tolerates damp soils better than Iris unguicularis, making it ideal

Leaf-Ring Begonia (Begonia annulata)

Leaf-ring begonia (Begonia annulata) is a compact, rhizomatous species grown chiefly for its striking silver-banded leaves. Native to wet tropical habitats from the eastern Himalaya into Indo-China, it suits a bright room, heated conserv…

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Grow lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) for its lemon-scented leaves, used in teas, cooking and herbal remedies. Easy UK perennial for sun or partial shade.

Lily Of The Valley (Convallaria majalis)

Grow Lily of the Valley for scented spring blooms. Learn planting depths, shade needs and safe care tips for this hardy UK perennial ground cover.

Lindavicum Cranesbill (Geranium × lindavicum)

Grow Geranium × lindavicum in sunny, free-draining spots. This compact cranesbill offers silver foliage and pink flowers for rock gardens.

Loiseleuri Primrose (Primula × loiseleurii)

Grow Loiseleur's primrose in stone troughs with sharp drainage. This compact alpine hybrid needs cool roots and shelter from winter rain for best results.

Long-Scape Iris (Iris delavayi)

Grow Iris delavayi in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Lupin (Lupinus)

Discover vibrant lupin flowers for UK gardens: easy to grow perennials that fix nitrogen, attract pollinators, and add colour from April to August.

Maple Leaf Begonia (Begonia dregei)

Begonia dregei is a compact South African begonia prized for its maple-shaped leaves with red undersides.

Margalida Spurge (Euphorbia margalidiana)

Euphorbia margalidiana is a rare Ibiza spurge for specialist growers. It needs bright light, sharp drainage and winter protection from UK rain.

Michaelmas Daisy (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

Grow Michaelmas daisy (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Michaelmas Daisy (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (L.) G.L.Nesom)

The plant is native to eastern Canada and the north-eastern United States and is widely naturalised in the UK.

Mint (Mentha)

Grow mint successfully as a UK perennial with our guide to planting, care and container solutions for invasive varieties.

Moth Orchid 'Ariadne' (Phalaenopsis × ariadne)

A Phalaenopsis hybrid that has been on British windowsills since the late-Victorian era, 'Ariadne' remains the most reliably reblooming moth orchid in the AGM list — and one of the…

Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis)

Moth orchids are long-flowering indoor plants that reward bright indirect light, light watering and an airy orchid bark compost.

New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

Grow New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Northern Phlox (Phlox adsurgens)

Phlox adsurgens is a low-growing perennial ideal for rock gardens. It features glossy foliage and pink flowers, thriving in well-drained soil with full

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Grow authentic UK oregano (Origanum vulgare) for Mediterranean dishes. Easy perennial with culinary uses and ornamental varieties for your garden.

Palm-Leaf Begonia (Begonia carolineifolia)

Begonia carolineifolia is a striking evergreen houseplant with palm-like leaves. Grow it in bright, indirect light and well-draining compost for best

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii)

Peace lilies are elegant houseplants with glossy leaves and white blooms, happiest in bright indirect light with evenly moist compost.

Pelargonium (Pelargonium x hortorum)

Grow zonal pelargoniums in UK gardens. Learn about their hardiness, sun needs and soil preferences for vibrant summer blooms in pots or beds.

Pilea (Pilea peperomioides)

Master Pilea peperomioides care with our guide on light, watering and propagation. Learn to prevent yellowing leaves and grow healthy pups in UK homes.

Plantain Lily (Hosta)

Grow thriving hostas in UK shade with expert tips on soil prep, watering and slug defence. Discover how to choose the right cultivar for vibrant foliage.

Polyanthus Primrose 'Charisma' (Primula Charisma Series)

Overview Primula Charisma is a Polyanthus Primrose F1-hybrid series widely sold across UK garden centres as a winter and early-spring bedding plant.

Polyanthus Primrose (Primula danova)

Primula danova is a compact spring-flowering perennial valued for its vivid, closely held blooms and neat rosettes of foliage. It suits containers, shaded borders, woodland edges and informal naturalising in gardens across the UK, provid…

Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

Grow potatoes in the UK with this guide. Learn about chitting, soil pH needs and rotation cycles to prevent disease.

Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Grow native Primula vulgaris in partial shade with moist soil. These hardy perennials flower early, feeding bees.

Primroses (Primula)

The genus Primula brings some of the most reliable and varied spring colour to UK gardens, encompassing everything from the humble native primrose of woodland edges to the vivid, many-flowered polyanthus hybrids of cottage borders. With …

Purple Cranesbill (Geranium × magnificum)

Purple cranesbill offers a stunning early-summer violet-blue flower display. Plant in sun or light shade with free-draining soil for best results.

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Grow delicious red raspberries (Rubus idaeus) in your UK garden with our easy care guide for this popular perennial fruit crop.

Red Campion (Silene dioica)

Grow Red Campion (Silene dioica) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Grow red clover to fix nitrogen, feed bees and brighten meadows. Sow seeds in spring or autumn for vibrant pink blooms that thrive in UK gardens.

Red Flower Iris (Iris milesii)

Iris milesii is a beardless rhizomatous iris from the western Himalayas that has been in British cultivation since the late nineteenth century but is still genuinely scarce in UK gardens. A single…

Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)

Grow reliable rhubarb in UK gardens. Learn to plant crowns, prepare fertile soil and harvest tart stalks for classic desserts.

Rock Crane's-Bill (Geranium macrorrhizum)

Geranium macrorrhizum is a tough, aromatic perennial ideal for UK groundcover. It offers pink blooms and dense foliage that thrive in shade or sun

Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium)

Grow rosebay willowherb in poor soil for pink spikes that attract bees and elephant hawk-moth caterpillars.

Roseleaf Sage (Salvia involucrata)

Salvia involucrata, or roseleaf sage, is a tender perennial prized for late summer blooms.

Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia fulgida)

Grow Rudbeckia fulgida for golden autumn blooms. This hardy perennial thrives in sun, attracts pollinators and provides winter seed heads for birds.

Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)

Grow Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Sabra Spike Sage (Salvia confertiflora)

Salvia confertiflora is a dramatic, late-flowering sage grown for its tall stems of closely packed orange-red flowers and large, aromatic leaves. Native to Brazil, it brings warm colour and strong vertical structure to sheltered UK borde…

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Discover how to grow and use common sage (Salvia officinalis) in your UK garden for culinary, medicinal and ornamental purposes.

Salvia (Salvia nemorosa)

Salvia nemorosa offers vibrant summer colour and nectar for pollinators. Learn how to grow this hardy perennial in sun with well-drained soil.

Silver Sage (Salvia argentea)

Grow Salvia argentea in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Smooth Crocus (Crocus laevigatus)

Crocus laevigatus is a dwarf, autumn-flowering crocus from Greece. Plant corms in late summer in sharp, gritty soil for violet blooms from October

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)

Grow colourful snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) in your UK garden - easy annuals for borders with blooms April-Sept, perfect for cut flowers.

Speedwells (Veronica)

Veronica, commonly known as speedwell, is a varied genus of annuals and perennials valued for blue, violet, pink or white flowers. Its garden plants range from tiny spreading alpines to upright border clumps, so matching the species or c…

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Master Spider Plant care with our guide on light, watering and propagation. Learn to fix brown tips, grow spiderettes and keep pets safe indoors.

Spurges (Euphorbia)

Grow hardy Euphorbia with sharp drainage and full sun. Enjoy long-lasting lime-green blooms from late winter to summer in dry, poor soils.

Stinking Iris (Iris foetidissima)

Grow Stinking Iris (Iris foetidissima) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Grow St John's Wort for bright yellow summer blooms. This hardy perennial thrives in poor soil, supports pollinators and tolerates drought.

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)

Grow delicious strawberries in your UK garden using RHS Award of Garden Merit cultivars for reliable, sweet fruit harvests.

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)

Grow French or Russian tarragon in your UK garden – essential culinary herb for sauces, fish & chicken. Learn planting, care & recipes for this perennial.

Tibetan Cowslip (Primula florindae)

Primula florindae, the giant cowslip or Tibetan cowslip, is a tall, moisture-loving perennial prized for fragrant yellow bells held above bold foliage in midsummer. It is especially effective beside ponds, streams and in bog gardens, whe…

Tropical Sage (Salvia coccinea)

Salvia coccinea, commonly known as scarlet sage or tropical sage, is a vivid, long-flowering member of the Lamiaceae family native to the southeastern United States, Mexico and parts of Central and South America. Although it is a short-l…

Tulip (Tulipa)

Grow stunning tulips with this UK guide. Learn autumn planting depths, soil drainage tips and sun needs for vibrant spring blooms in borders or pots.

Tussock Bellflower (Campanula carpatica)

Campanula carpatica is a reliable, low-growing perennial with blue or white bell-shaped flowers.

Verbena (Verbena bonariensis)

Grow Verbena (Verbena bonariensis) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Water Iris (Iris laevigata)

Iris laevigata is a classic water garden and damp-border iris for gardeners who want a clean, showy flush of colour in late spring and early summer. Known as the Japanese iris or smooth iris, it is a…

Wax Begonia (Begonia (Semperflorens Cultorum Group))

Begonia semperflorens (wax begonia) is the RHS H1c tender perennial treated as a half-hardy annual in UK gardens, flowering June to October.

White Clover (Trifolium repens)

Grow White Clover (Trifolium repens) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

White Dead-Nettle (Lamium album)

White dead-nettle is a common British wildflower bearing clusters of white two-lipped flowers from late spring to autumn, attractive to bees and pollinators. A vigorous perennial that spreads by rhizomes, it colonises bare soil in borders and woodland edges.

Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)

Geranium maculatum, commonly called spotted cranesbill, is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial valued for its spring flowers, handsome lobed foliage and ability to grow in dappled shade. Native to…

Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis)

Grow Wild Mint, Britain's only native mint. Learn how to manage its vigorous rhizomes in damp soil and enjoy strong scent for wildlife.

Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

Grow native Wild Strawberry for intense flavour. Thrives in shade, needs moist soil. Hardy UK perennial offering edible fruit and ground cover.

Wood Anemone (Anemonoides nemorosa)

Grow wood anemone in shady borders for spring blooms. Plant rhizomes in autumn on moist, humus-rich soil.

Woodrush (Luzula sylvatica)

Grow tough, evergreen woodrush in dry shade. This native perennial suppresses weeds and thrives under trees with minimal care.

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)

Grow native Wood Sorrel in dry shade. Learn about its lemony leaves, woodland habitat and foraging safety tips. This hardy perennial thrives under trees.

Wood Spurge (Euphorbia amygdaloides)

Grow Euphorbia amygdaloides (Wood Spurge) in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Grow hardy yarrow in full sun and dry soil. This drought-tolerant perennial attracts bees with flat flower heads and thrives on chalk or coastal banks.

Yellow Crocus Iris (Iris crocea)

Grow Iris crocea for bold yellow blooms in June. Plant in damp, well-drained soil and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigorous growth.

Yunnan Iris (Iris forrestii)

Grow Iris forrestii in UK gardens with practical advice on position, soil, watering, seasonal care and common problems.

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

ZZ plants are glossy, drought-tolerant houseplants that cope well with lower light and only need watering once their compost has dried.