Acanthus
Achillea
Aconitum
Actaea
Agapanthus
Agastache
Ajuga
Alcea
Alchemilla
Amsonia
Anaphalis
Anchusa
Anemone
Angelica
Anthemis
Aquilegia
Artemisia
Aruncus Asphodeline
Aster
Astilbe
Astrantia
ACTAEA (Bugbane) (Cimicifugas, now listed under this horrible name) For stunning form in late autumn little compares with these beautiful plants. Slightly fussy about their habitat. Partial shade.
racemosa Slender spikes of fluffy white flowers with fresh green leaves. 180cm (6ft). July-Sept. £5.20 Sorry sold out
ramosa 'Atropurpurea' Red tinted leaves with spikes of fluffy white flowers. Very easy to establish. 180cm (6ft). July-Sept. £5.20 BUY NOW
ramosa 'James Compton' Very dark red-brown foliage. One of the blackest. White flowers. £8.00 BUY NOW
simplex ‘Brunette’ Stems and leaves are very dark mahogany purple. White flowers appear from purple buds. 180cm (6ft). Aug-Oct. AGM. £8.00 BUY NOW
simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty' Very like 'James Compton'. £8.00 Sorry sold out
simplex ‘White Pearl’ Arching stems of white flowers with green foliage. This is the easiest variety to establish. 90cm (3ft). July-Aug. £5.20 BUY NOW