Kerry Mitchell's Nursery in a Garden

Agapanthus inapertus

Large heads of pendulous navy blue to purple flowers in summer. Frost hardy. 10 seeds.

Allium cernum

ovely clusters of mauve/pink flowers for a long period in summer. Reliable flowerer in Sydney. 15 seeds.

Allium ursinum

Euroopean allium grows in meadows, usually under trees in part/dappled shade. Will take some dry. Heads of white flowers. 10 seeds.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red & yellow flowers spring-early summer. Part sun/dappled shade. Frost hardy. 20 seeds.

Aquilegia chrysantha

Long-spurred yellow flowers in summer. Dappled shade & good drainage. 50 seeds.

Aquilegia vulgaris

Single spurred, dark purple flowers spring & early summer. 50 seeds.

Aquilegia-white single

Reliable, long-lived, single spurred flowers. Seed raised so some variation is possible. 30 seeds.

Astilboides tabularis

Impressive perennial with huge, bright green, circular leaves to 90cm. Astilbe-like plumes of white flowers in summer. For dappled/part shade. Frost hardy. 10 seeds.

Atriplex hortensis 'Fire Red'

Clumping foliage plant with edible red leaves. Great at the back of the border. To 1.5m. Frost hardy. 20 seeds.

Atriplex hortensis 'Red Plume'

Clumping foliage plant with edible, plum coloured leaves. Great at the back of the border. To 1.5m. Frost hardy. 20 seeds.

Azorina vidalii-pink form

Lovely perennial with pendant pink, bell-shaped flowers. Sow @ 18°C. Cold may help. 20 seeds.

Campanula alliarifolia

From Northern Turkey & the Caucasus. Nodding white flowers December-March.. For part/dappled shade. Frost hardy. 50 seeds.

Chenopodium giganteum

Tall, annual species from northern India to 1.5m. Wonderful purple tipped foliage. Stems of purple flowers summer-autumn. Edible. Frost hardy. 50 seeds

Clematis heracleifolia

Scrambling herbaceous perennial from China. Clusters of dusky purple-blue, tubular flowers summer/autumn. Frost hardy. 10 seeds

Cobaea scandens

Tough, fast growing climber treated as an annual in coler climates. Beautiful purple cup-shaped flowers followed by attractive seed heads. 10 seeds.

Codonopsis clematidea

Herbaceous perennial climber for a woodland. Palest blue, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Frost hardy. 10 seeds.

Erythronium revolutum-pink

Dainty, variable species from North America. Pink reflexed petals & deep green, marbled leaves. 10 seeds.

Euphorbia stricta 'Golden Foam'

Rarely seen, outstanding plant for the front of a border. Red stems & chartreuse flowers. 20 seeds.

Freesia laxa ssp. azurea

Tough little South African bulb. Pale blue flowers with a darker centre, in flushes throughout spring & summer. 10 seeds.

Galega officionalis alba

Lovely perennial with glaucous foliage & racemes of white pea-like flowers in summer. Frost hardy. 30 seeds.

Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir Blue'

A wonderful frost hardy geranium with large blue flowers over a long period in summer. 20 seeds.

Gilia leptantha

Lovely annual with sky blue to mauve flowers above airy stems. Min. 100 seeds.

Habranthus robustus

Pale pink trumpet shaped flowers in spring. 20 seeds.

Justicia brasiliana syn nodosa

Pretty pink, fan-shaped flowers cascade along branches summer & autumn. Frost tender. 10 seeds.

Leycesteria crocothyrsos

Lovely shrub from Northern India to 1.8m. Arching branches & racemes of yellow flowers in summer. 30 seeds.

Linaria triornithophora

'Three birds flying'. Native of Spain & Portugal, in hedges & under shrubs. Dense mounds of blue-green leaves. Flowers are 35-55mm long on 1m spikes from December to February. Mixed colours, pinks through mauve to purple. A wonderful perennial!20 seeds.

Linum perenne

Perennial wildflower from the grasslands & meadows of Europe & the US. Pretty pale blue flowers in summer. Frost hardy & likes dryish, well drained soil.  20 seeds

Lobelia tupa

A giant lobelia from Chile, growing on sandy hills. Dark stems to 1.5m arise from a rosette of thick leathery leaves. Fabulous spikes of scarlet flowers in summer. Frost to -10°C. 30 seeds.

Lunaria annua variegata-white

Wonderful biennial to brighten up a shady spot! Heart shaped leaves with a white margin & large heads of white flowers. Frost hardy. Min 20 seeds.

Matthiola perennis alba

Tough perennial for part/full sun. 70cm mounds of silvery grey foliage & spikes of very fragrant, single white flowers. Frost hardy. 50 seeds.

Meconopsis 'Lingholm'

Easier to grow than other poppies of this type. Enormous deep blue flowers up to 100mm across. For a shady garden with organic matter & mulch. Sow autumn or spring. 20 seeds.

Meconopsis punicea

Exquisite nodding red flowers. Grows in China in damp meadows & on slopes, usually in shade. Difficult but well worth a try. Extended germination.

Mina lobata

Quick growing annual climber for a sunny spot. Cascades of tubular flowers, red tips that fade into yellow. 10 seeds.

Morina longifolia

Native of the Himalayas on open hillsides. Beautiful plant for a well-drained spot. Tubular flowers open white & become pink. Frost hardy. Can be short lived so save seed. 10 seeds

Primula elatior

Easy, frost hardy woodland plant. Like a large cowslip with yellow to cream flowers on tall stems. 30 seeds

Rheum palmatum tanguticum

Majestic perennial plant from China. 2m stems with panicles of fluffy pink flowers atop deeply lobed & slashed leaves to 1m. Frost hardy.12 seeds.

Rhodochiton atrosanguineus

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Rumex sanguineus

Great foliage plant with red-veined leaves & dark stems. Panicles of tiny green flowers in summer. Easy. 30 seeds.

Saponaria ocymoides

Rock Soapwort. Pretty perennial from Spain & the Balkans. Single pink flowers cover a low carpeting plant for ground cover or rock wall. Hardy to -15°C. 100 seeds.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Bushy plant to 40cm. Dense heads of velvety, purple & white, tubular flowers in summer. Gritty soil in part sun. Frost hardy. 20 seeds.

Silene 'Ray's Golden Campion'

Bright pink flowers on dark stems over a long period. Compact clumps of lovely soft golden foliage. Frost hardy. Part sun. 25 seeds.

Tropaeolum azureum

Fabulous slender, twining, perennial climber from Chile! Attractive, delicate foliage. Open blue flowers with a white centre in spring. Dies down to a tuber to winter.  Frost hardy. 10 seeds.

Tropaeolum peregrinum

Pretty, quick growing perennial climber, grown as an annual in colder climates. Lovely clusters of yellow to gold flowers in summer. 10 seeds

Tropaeolum speciosum

Perennial climber from Chile. Attractive, 6-lobed leaves & clusters of brilliant red flowers in summer. Germinate at low temperatures. Frost hardy. 10 seeds.

Tulipa sprengeri

Strong clumps of glossy green leaves. Desirable, late flowering species that grows in both sun & shade. 5-6cm, goblet-shaped, bright red flowers in early summer. 20 seeds.

Salvia amplexicaulis

50 seeds.

Salvia eremostachya

Salvia forskaohlei

20 seeds.

Salvia greggii ‘Bright Red’

50 seeds.

Salvia lanceolata

Salvia miltiorrhiza

10 seeds

Salvia nemorosa ‘Wesuwe’

H:60cm x W:50cm. Part/full sun. Darkest blue flowers spring & then again in autumn. Vlumping perennial. Good filler. Takes humidity & heat. Frost to -10C. 15 seeds.

Salvia pratensis ‘Ballet Blend’

H:40cm x W:4ocm. Part/full sun. Excellent border plant. Lovely spikes of purple, pink or white flowers spring & summer. Frost to -12C. 12 seeds.

Salvia roemeriana

H:30cm x W:30cm. Part/full sun. Lovely heart shaped leaves & scarlet tubular flowers for a long period. Frost to -12°C. 10 seeds.

Salvia splendens peach

H:1m x W:1m. Part/dappled shade & good drainage.  Masses of large pinky apricot flowers throughout the warmer months. Frost tender. 20 seeds.

Salvia splendens ‘Sangria’

H:60cm x W:60cm. Dappled/part shade. Masses of large orangey red flowers in white calyces throughout the warmer months. Frost tender. 15 seeds.

Salvia sprucei

H:2m x W:2m. Part/full sun. Large bright magenta flowers, with a touch of white, during winter & spring. Takes heat & some cold if mulched. 15 seeds.

Salvia taraxacifolia

H:30cm x W:30cm. Part/full sun. Likes well drained, gravely soil. Pinkish flowers with a fruity smell. Light frost. 15 seeds.

Salvia virgata

H:80cm x W:60cm. Part/full sun. Long lasting spikes of mauve/purple flowers spring-summer. Hardy to hest, dry & frost. Great plant. 20 seeds.