Plant Profiles

Updated - The new Firestars TM Series of Crocosmia has been developed by Paul Lewis, an amateur plant breeder and hybridiser, specialising in Crocosmia and Gladiolus on the Isle of Wight. Paul has ...

Plant varieties and cultivars come and go just like the fashions of the day, but when you are searching for a well known plant or even whole genus of plants only to find it has disappeared from plant

These are plants that have a natural summer dormancy, not an induced one due to environmental factors. They are still true herbaceous perennials..

If you choose the right subtle orange or yellow this colour can lift the other plants in your garden and make them far more interesting to look at.

Phlox are one of those hardy perennials that every gardener should include in their armoury. They can be suited to many different situations in the garden.

Are tall perennials right for me and my garden? Traditionally we think of tall plants as "back of the border plants", this is true for some tall perennials, flowers at the top of 7 foot stems need t..

A vast array of Hellebores (Helleborus) are available, with several pages listed in the RHS Plant Finder. With so many to choose from it can seem overwhelming deciding on the right hellebore for your

This list shows new introductions to our range, therefore these plants may only be available in smaller batches in 2024, so its first come, first serve.

In this video Rosy talks about some of her favourite Hellebores, bringing colour to a winter garden.

Known as the 'Fair maids of February', Galanthus or snowdrops are steeped in folklore, myth and legend across the UK and beyond. This tiny plant has been used as a medicine for centuries.

At Hardy's we have two main ways of undertaking breeding or selecting new plants. The first way is to take two plants of the same family, remove any flowers and then place them .........

Two Early Bloomers! Helleborus orientalis are much loved and sought after for their ability to inject colour into a gloomy winter garden...