Ranunculus alpestris

A true alpine with rounded deep green leaves and good white flowers. Much easier than many alpine Ranunculus – even here in Sussex where most suffer from the relatively hot dry climate.

An easy hardy plant for raised beds among rocks.
£6

Fuchsia regia reitzii wild collected

This is a Brazilian species with a scrambling climbing habit, making very long slender shoots and broad glossy leaves. The deep red sepals are elegantly recurved and contrast beautifully with the deep purple petals.

Given the chance this can grow high into other shrubs or be trained against a wall. This promises to be a spectacular plant for even the choicest planting.

Large plants - £10

Solanum umbelliferum incanum

A very pretty Californian species combining good sized lavender flowers all summer, and greyish stems and foliage on a low spreading subshrub. Not at all coarse or weedy.

This is untried in the UK to my knowledge but is rated as z7 in the USA. Full sun and excellent drainage will probably be the crucial things
£8

Saxifraga aff. hirsuta

Not totally sure about the identity of this plant. It closely resembles the Irish endemic S.hirsuta, which is very like the familiar London Pride types but with matt green, somewhat fuzzy foliage and sprays of small white flowers. What is unusual in this form, and which I don’t see mentioned in any references to hirsuta is the wine-red undersides to the leaves which are a subtle but distinct enhancement.

As easy to grow as its relatives and especially nice in dry shade.

£6