FILIPENDULA. Similar in habit to Astilbe but the flower heads are not so plume-like. They are damp meadow plants liking moist soil and sun except F. vulgaris Multiplex which see below.
-'Kahome'. Hybrid form, mauve rose meadow-sweet flowers. 2ft.      E
- kamtschatica. The King of Filipendulas! Clump forming,  large green divided leaf: 8ft tall flower heads are creamy white in late Summer.  We have this plant growing alongside Miscanthus sacchariflorus, Eupatorium, and Gunnera manicata, and this bed always creates a lot of favourable comment.         G
- multijuga. Charming pink flowered variety for the smaller bog-garden.1 ½ ft.      E
- palmata ' Alba'.  Elegant leaves, broad heads of white flowers. 3ft.      E
- purpurea. Fine large leaves make this a handsome water-side plant with rich cerise flower heads. 4ft.  E
- purpurea 'Elegans'. Having the attractive leaves of the family this plant carries deep rose flowers. 3ft.  E
- rubra. (Queen of the Prairies) Needs plenty of room but is a superb plant in the right place. Dark green leaves are overtopped by large feathery pink flowers on 6ft stems.        E
- rubra venusta.  Identical to the above but the flowers are a deeper rose pink. 6ft.    E
- ulmaria aurea. The golden leafed form of our native Meadow Sweet. It needs half shade to preserve the beautiful golden foliage.  White fluffy flowers.  1ft.    E
-   -  'Flore Pleno'. Unusual double white flowered form. 2 ½ ft.   E
-   -  'Variegata'. In this form the leaves are very dark green with a bright golden centre. White flowers. 3ft. E
-  vulgaris 'Multiplex'. Quite distinct variety that likes dry chalky conditions. Finely divided foliage forms a mat and the double white flowers are carried on branching stems. 2ft.  D

FRAGARIA.  Wild strawberries are invaluable ground cover plants and can be used effectively to hide ugly pool edges. See Article.
-   vesca 'Fructu Albo'. In this plant the strawberries are actually white and slightly larger than the type. 6 ins. C
-    - 'Monophylla'. In this interesting variety the leaf is reduced to a single lobe. 6 ins.   C
-    - 'Multiplex'.  Delightful double white flowers, spreads well. 6 ins.  C
-    - 'Muricata'. The famous Plymouth Strawberry. Discovered in 1627 by John Tradescant. Very unusual green cone shaped flowers are followed by long hairy strawberries. 9 ins.   E

GEUM. A useful group giving early Spring colour. They will thrive in any normal soil that doesn't dry out, and in sun or part shade.
-    rivale 'Marika'.  A superb form found locally in Devon reaching to 3ft. The flowers are a beautiful peach pink and continue for many weeks. The leaves form a large hummock with attractive Autumn tints.    E

GUNNERA. One of the most amazing families containing "mice and elephants"! Whilst the larger varieties need some Winter protection the "mice" are less hardy and should have housing in Winter.
-   manicata. The real giant of the bog-garden. Huge umbrella leaves 6ft across are carried on prickly stems eight to ten feet high. To achieve this they must be fed well and have access to plenty of moisture. (We usually have large specimens available £20-00 collected or by Carrier only)   J
-   tinctoria.  A more restrained plant than G.manicata and much more suitable for most gardens. With smaller 4ft attractively crinkled leaves and a height seldom exceeding 5ft. It is hardier too.  K

HEMEROCALLIS (Day Lily)     
-   fulva 'Kwanso Variegata'.  A spectacular foliage plant with it's arching leaves of bold white and green variegation. Double orange buff flowers. 3ft.  K

IRIS. Please see Iris Supplement

KIRENGOSHOMA.
-   palmata.  A unique plant very seldom seen and we can't think why!  A woodlander tolerating deep shade it needs rich moist lime free soil away from damaging winds . Then it will delight with it's hanging pale yellow shuttlecock flowers on purple stems, that begin in late August and continue into October. Lush green leaves. 3ft.     E

KNIPHOFIA.
-   'Green Jade'.  Very unusual variety, flowers open lime green, ageing slowly to a greeny cream.  Shows best colour in half shade. 4ft.   F
-    'Maid of Orleans'.  Glorious creamy white spikes make this a most distinctive plant for the border, much taller and more impressive than the more common "Little Maid". 3 ½ ft.  F
-   'Mermaiden'.  Uncommon variety selected in Devon.  The long spikes are greeny yellow becoming deep yellow with age. Very floriferous and sturdy compact plant.  3ft.    F

LIGULARIA.  We pride ourselves in having one of the widest collections of these magnificent damp loving plants. Note that we say damp loving, as they are often listed as bog-plants but will not tolerate very soggy stagnant conditions. All prefer a sunny position.
-   calthifolia.  A rare plant in cultivation with mid-yellow daisy flowers rising above large round shiny leaves reminiscent of a big Marsh Marigold.  5ft.  G
-   dentata.  A very handsome plant, large heart shaped dark green leaves, brilliant orange daisies held on branching stems.  5ft.    E
-   -  'Desdemona' .  One of the most dramatic foliage plants. Huge rounded glowing purple leaves, beetroot red underneath, provide a vivid contrast to the sprays of orange yellow daisy flowers held on very dark stems. 4ft.  E
-   -  'Othello'.  Amusingly not as dark as 'Desdemona'! Puckered leaves bronzy green with magenta undersides, vivid orange flowers.  4ft.    F
-  'Gregynog Gold'.  Broadly heart shaped leaves, flowers are golden yellow on a large conical spike.  5ft. E
-   japonica.  Deeply cut green leaf, orange daisy flowers. 6ft.   F
-   macrophylla.  This rare plant dislikes being moved, but once it has settled in it has tall horse-radish like grey green leaves and the yellow daisies are held aloft in August.  5ft.  F
-   x  palmatiloba.  A cross between L. japonica and L. dentata  with deeply cut leaves and big clusters of brilliant orange flowers.  5ft.   E
-   przewalskii.  There is much confusion between this plant and 'The Rocket', however we believe that our descriptions are botanically correct. In this plant the leaves are deeply cut and almost like fingers. The stems not as dark as 'The Rocket' , and the flower spikes of golden yellow are smaller.  5ft.   F
-  'The Rocket'.  This we think to be correctly a form of L. stenocephala. A deservedly popular plant which always causes comment with it's many tall spires of brilliant yellow daisy flowers on black stems. The very dark green rounded leaves are heavily serrated.  7ft.    E
-   veitchiana.  Substantial circular green leaves contrast well with the slender stiff spikes of pale yellow daisies. The clump forming habit enables it to increase well.  4ft.     E
-   wilsoniana.  Makes a hummock of rounded green leaves about two foot across, with narrow spires of yellow flowers it is most attractive in the medium sized garden.  4ft.  E

LIRIOPE.  A very useful evergreen that likes part or deep shade providing it has good rich soil. Can be used for underplanting shrubs or edging a shady pond.
-   muscari.  Dark green tufts of strap-like leaves followed in September by dense spikes of lavender flowers similar to a grape hyacinth.  1ft.    E