Better Plants - Better Gardens

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Better Plants - Better Gardens
By Appointment to
HRH The Prince of Wales
Hostas Cultivation
Bowden Hostas
Sticklepath
Bowden
Hostas
Rickards
Ferns
PW
Bamboo
SPRING CATALOGUE 2014
Bowdens
Sticklepath, Okehampton
Devon, EX20 2NL
Chelsea Gold Medal Winners
2005 - 2013
124 RHS Gold Medals
Tel: 01837 840989
email: [email protected]
www.bowdenhostas.com
JANUARY 2014
Welcome to the Bowdens 2014 catalogue. We are proud to present what we feel is our finest mail
order catalogue to date after another excellent year of success, both at the nursery and at the flower
shows throughout the country.
Pride of place has to go to our double Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show in May. Ruth, my wife,
and fern legend Martin Rickard both put on displays to wow our customers and satisfy the RHS judges.
This coming year we aim to go one better by being the first exhibitor ever to gain three gold medals at
Chelsea as we have acquired PW Bamboo and are delighted to welcome Paul Whittaker to our team
of consultants – you can see his selection of bamboos on page 62. We continue with passion to secure
the expertise of such superb plantsmen who hold a lifetime of knowledge
Our catalogue showcases many of our finest hostas, ferns, grasses, tree ferns and bamboos. We will start
despatching orders from February 1st, but encourage early orders, particularly for the new plants, some
of which are rare and in short supply.
We have kept many items at or below last year’s prices, made a small increase in postage and packaging
for the first time in 5 years, and, as always, guarantee that the plants you receive will be well rooted
plants. In particular our hostas this year will be larger than ever.
Our e mail customer contact continues to highlight some of our finest offers and we would encourage
you to sign up for this by creating an account on our homepage. We promise we won’t bombard you
every 5 minutes with e mails, but we will keep you informed.This is always a fantastic way to get the best
offers ahead of the crowd.
We have an even wider selection
of hostas on our website which we
couldn’t squeeze into the catalogue,
so please look at those too. Should
there be anything you wish further
information on, then do not hesitate
to contact us at the nursery.
We look forward to sending you
some wonderful plants.
Double Gold at Chelsea 2013
Tim Penrose
Chief Executive
Bowdens
George Smith MBE with his hosta at
Chelsea Flower Show
Cover images (clockwise): Hosta ‘Forbidden Fruit’ page 17, Grass Cortaderia selloana ‘Silver Star’ page 73, Fern Adiantum mairisii’ page 41,
Tree fern Cyathea dealbata Page 40, Bamboo Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Spectabilis’’ page 67.
How to Order
Post
Bowdens
Sticklepath
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 2NL
Nursery
Visit us at Sticklepath
Opening times are on
page 80
Telephone 01837 840989
website
e mail
[email protected]
We have knowledgeable specialists,
like Peter, answering the telephone.
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MIKE SHADRACK
Mike Shadrack has been involved with Bowdens for many years.
Our online hosta expert, he has frequently attended Chelsea
Flower Show, educating and exciting visitors about hostas. Mike has
been the photographer behind many leading hosta publications
and with his wife Kathy lives in the USA. Mike is a true eccentric
legend in the hosta world and his knowledge is precious. He is
also very entertaining.
The following hostas come with Mike’s special recommendation:
NEW
L £12
NEW
S-M
£18
Lakeside Paisley Print
Probably the best looking plant in our gardens last year. This small to
medium hosta has leaves with a green and cream ‘palm print’ centre
variegation and a mid green margin. Cupping and rippling add to the
beauty of this exceptional hosta. Lavender Flowers
Beckoning
Please do not worry if this wonderful sport of ‘Blue Angel’ emerges
in spring without the promised variegation. Give it some sun and by
mid-season you will have a magnificent large hosta with a striking light
cream centre. Pale Lavender Flowers
Sizzle
A very striking little hosta that
will grab your attention.
The long, narrow leaves are
edged with very tight ripples
and the bright yellow centres
dramatically highlight this
unusual leaf form.
NEW
Min
‘Sizzle’ would be stunning as
the centrepiece for a group of
miniature hostas. Be creative
in choosing your containers
and you will have a marvellous
display.
Lavender Flowers
£12
NEW
L £15
NEW
Ocean Isle
A really beautiful large hosta. In summer the large leaves develop a
bright gold edge with a rich green centre. The rippled and wavy leaf
margins make this upright hosta a real stand out in any garden.
Pale Lavender Flowers
S £12
Strawberry Yogurt
This small fast growing hosta is beautiful. The narrow, wavy leaves are
carried on purple dotted petioles and form a neat, compact mound.
Purple Flowers on Red Scapes
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ABOUT HOSTAS
Hostas are fabulous. They emerge in the spring providing new shoots whose increase in growth can be
seen daily.Then the leaves unfurl to give luxuriant foliage and, after a few months, flowers too. Hostas can
give an eye-catching focal point, brightness in a dull spot, or a calming feel to a busy border.
Hardy perennials, hostas are easy to grow and maintain.They are tolerant of shade, happy in places many
other plants would not be, but will thrive in most situations (though not at their best in dry soil with full
sun all day).
From leaves as small as a teaspoon up to those larger than a dinner plate, from wide and flat to upright
and cascading, hostas provide such a range of size and shape. Deep blues, silvers, darkest shiny greens,
bright yellows, single solid hue to a myriad of variegations, even with red creeping into the leaf blade.
Flowers
All hostas flower, ranging from deep purple through to white, some fragrant. Scapes (the flower stems)
can be red or purple, short or particularly tall.
Each hosta description ends with the flower colour in bold type. Fragrant flowers have their own icons.
Sizes
We class hostas according to their mature mound size, which will, of course, depend upon growing
conditions.
Icon Size
Height
Inches
Min
Miniature
<6
Min
S
Small
6-10
S
M
Medium
10-18
M
L
Large
18-28
L
G
Giant
>28
G
Icons
The icons with each hosta picture denote the following:
S
Size
Happy in Sun
NEW
New
Chelsea Flower Show 2013
Fragrant Flower
We always send planting and care instructions with our parcels, however for many more
tips on growing, splitting and dealing with pests, please see our frequently updated website
www.bowdenhostas.com and our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/
bowdenhostas
MAIL ORDER HOSTAS
We send hostas mostly out of 1litre pots, slightly smaller for the miniature and small varieties. Occasionally
a brand new plant can also be a little small, but we are confident that all plants will make a good hosta
in year one. We do not send plugs.
When sending plants mail order, we take loose soil from the roots, and gently wrap them to keep the
moisture in, with each plant clearly labelled.
Some hostas we keep in the cooler and send out bare root even when hostas in the garden are in full
leaf. These will soon come into leaf when planted out.
We send parcels by first class post or with our couriers according to size.
We pack most days from February until the end of October, so if you have a particular requirement
regarding delivery, then please call us - we’re always delighted to hear from you.
If you wish to send hostas as a present, we are happy to send the parcel directly to another address for you.
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Blue Mammoth
Orange Marmalade
Praying Hands
Slugbusting Collection
£40 Postage Free
Includes our exclusive booklet to
aid you in busting those slugs!
Titanic
American Sweetheart
Gift Vouchers
We are pleased to send gift vouchers to friends or family as presents or thank yous.
Available in increments of £10 they may be used for orders by phone, by post, at the
nursery, at shows or on the internet.
Bowden’s Surprise Collections
Not sure which hostas to choose?
Let us select for you. We will ensure that you have a good mix of blues, yellows, greens,
variegated and plain, and will let you know what size and colour they will be when mature, so
you can plan your planting to show them to their best advantage.
10 hostas of our choice, including a free ‘Slugbusters’
£40 Postage Free
£70 Postage Free
£150 Postage Free
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S £12
Frosted Mouse Ears
For a small hosta which is easy to grow, thick textured and reliable as well as attractive, you need look no further than one of the Mouse Ears
family. We offer a variety of colour combinations, ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ having an increasingly creamy edge.
Lavender
S
Blue Mouse Ears
The original cute Mouse Ears hosta, still extremely popular and
rightly so. The name describes it perfectly.
Lavender
NEW
S £12
Funny Mouse
This charming ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ sport from Marco Fransen has a
white margin which turns cream as the season goes on.
Lavender
£8
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NEW
S £15
Church Mouse
Add a touch of frivolity with this sport of ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ which has wavy edges to contrast nicely with the smoothness of others in the
family. The margin starts off pale but quickly deepens to be just a shade lighter than the main part of the leaf.
Lavender
NEW
S £15
Desert Mouse
Jan van den Top has bred another winner - this sport of ‘One Iota Supreme’ (keeping within the Mouse Ears family - mice have such large
families don’t they?!) emerges with a cream centre which whitens over the weeks.
Lavender
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S-M £9
High Society
To bring that necessary note of culture to your garden, grow this
sport of ‘June’ which has a very creamy centre.
Lilac
S-M
Clown’s Collar
The thick blue foliage makes a low mound, which stands out
because of the yellow edge turning creamy white.
Pale Lavender
£10
Min £5
Baby Bunting
Dainty and charming, ‘Baby Bunting’ forms a dense mound of miniature heart shaped leaves, lovely alongside other miniatures such as ‘Teenyweeny Bikini’ and ‘Sizzle’ to balance shape and colour. It will need good drainage, especially in winter.
Pale Lavender
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M £14
Ripple Effect
Well this one really caused a splash at Chelsea last year. It is so distinctive with its narrow, intensely wavy and twisting leaves. ‘Ripple Effect’ is
a sport of ‘June’ which matures to a low, horizontal mound. The leaves are a similar texture to ‘June’.
Lavender
NEW M
£8
Blue Circle
The rounded shape and puckering of these leaves give it away as a
tokudama. More specifically a sport of ‘Blue Shadows’.
Lavender
S-M £5
Toy Soldier
Fast growing and great for edging, more shade will keep the margin
chartreuse rather than the creamy colour in lighter conditions.
Lavender
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M £12
Blueberry Muffin
Semi-upright growth shows off the light mauve petioles as the puckered leaves are held out of the way. Vigorous, with a good blue colour,
this is a hybrid of the well-loved ‘Frances Williams’. It bears numerous flowers which are long lasting. What more could you ask?
Lavender
M
June
Incredibly popular, incredibly reliable and incredibly pretty. More
shade gives a darker colouration and deeper shade of blue.
Smoky Lilac
M
£6
First Frost
Superb as a showy specimen in a pot or a bed, ‘First Frost’ has a
creamy rather than white edge to the blue ‘Halcyon’ leaves.
Lilac
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£8
NEW
M £12
Deliverance
The yellow edges enhance the narrow elongated effect of the lance shaped leaves, which are heavily rippled and somewhat twisted. This
hybrid of ‘Elvis Lives’ will provide a talking point when you have friends around for the afternoon.
Lavender
M £8
Touch of Class
One of our best selling hostas, this is a tetraploid version of ‘June’ (so it has four sets of chromosomes rather than two), resulting in a wider
border and even thicker leaves. This is too chewy for the slugs and brings a certain grandeur to the border.
Lilac
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M £6
Canadian Blue
The heart shaped leaves have a concentrated colour of blue which
lasts well until late in the season.
Pale Lavender
M £6
El Niño
The stunning contrast between the intense blue and bright white is
kept best in good shade. A fantastic specimen.
Smoky Lilac
M-L £7
St Paul
A robustly growing hosta to enhance your border, this is the favourite ‘Paul’s Glory’ but with a much wider border. Its similar thick substance
helps to make it resistant to slugs and snails. The lavender flowers arrive in early summer.
Lavender
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NEW M £10
Blue Cascade
Not merely a medium sized blue hosta, but one with long wavy leaves, pie-crusted edges and twisted tips. The leaves are held on maroon
spotted petioles, and keep their good blue colour until well into autumn. Quite a package.
Pale Lavender
M £9
Great Escape
The clean, crisp blend of colours makes ‘Great Escape’ a vivid centrepiece in a display, whether in the garden or a container. Enjoy the dense
racemes of bell shaped lavender flowers in midsummer. Another introduction by Jan van den Top.
Lavender
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M-L
£6
M-L
£6
Spilt Milk
What an appropriate name for a hosta which looks as though someone has indeed spilt milk on the foliage! Takes time to establish, but
remains one of the most distinctive hostas in the repertoire.
White
M
Halcyon
Cannot be surpassed, with its thick, smooth pointed leaves, the
handsome ‘Halcyon’ remains the number one blue hosta.
Smoky Lilac
£5
Paul’s Glory
Truly glorious. The combination of seersuckering and the quilted
look make this a must. A gallant focus for any shade planting.
Pale Lavender
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M-L
£8
Glory Hallelujah
The seductive orange tinted colouring of the margin intensifies as the summer progresses. This reverse variegation of ‘Paul’s Glory’ has the
same easy growing characteristics, substantial texture and resistance to slugs and snails.
Pale Lavender
M-L £7
Kiwi Full Monty
Add a flourish to your surroundings with this blue sport of ‘Striptease’. It will enhance a bed or look truly splendid alone in a container. The
white strip separates a yellow centre from the wide blue margin. There is no other hosta quite like it.
Pale Lavender
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L £8
Dream Weaver
An impressive feature, prefers to be grown in the border rather
than a pot. The striking central yellow splash commands attention.
Pale Lavender
L £4
Big Daddy
Cupped and strongly seersuckered, the rounded leaves are a rich
blue. Keep this old favourite well shaded.
Near White
Satisfaction
The rippled, somewhat shiny leaves have a blue tint to them early in the season. This grows into a beautiful specimen.
Near White
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£7
NEW
L £12
Wheaton Thunder
When ‘Paul’s Glory’ sported in tissue culture to solid blue, it was called ‘Wheaton Blue’. Now we have the fast growing, white edged form of
‘Wheaton Blue’ in ‘Wheaton Thunder’, named for the sports teams at Wheaton College, Illinois.
Lavender
L £15
Forbidden Fruit
A visual feast! For those familiar with ‘Orange Marmalade’ (itself a sport of ‘Paul’s Glory’), this is the tetraploid version, so really tough and
with a much wider blue edging around the golden orange centre. An absolute showstopper.
Lavender
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L £11
Guardian Angel
Keep cool for the misted variegation to last as long as possible. This
is certainly one your visitors will remark on.
Near White
Tom Schmid
Fast growing upright sport of ‘Krossa Regal’, providing a dramatic
focus. Flower scapes can reach up to 5 feet.
Lavender
G £8
Earth Angel
Magnificent giant sport of ‘Blue Angel’, with a creamy yellow edge.
Its gently undulating leaves give it a soft appearance.
Palest Lavender
G £8
Blue Mammoth
In the ranks of very large blue hostas, this one has to be up with the
highest of them. Well worth finding the space for.
Pale Lavender
L-G
Blue Hawaii
This semi upright is considered one of the best blues available.
Slightly fragrant white flowers add to its beauty.
White
M-L
L
£9
Regal Splendor
Tall and dignified, ‘Regal Splendor’ has equal impact in a pot or
among other plants. Another with scapes up to 5 feet tall.
Lavender
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£6
£6
NEW G £18
Blue Wu
The first available hybrid of fast selling ‘Empress Wu’, this is a blue leaved one. It is likely to become one of the largest blue hostas. The slugs
will be off the other way looking for something easier to munch on. If you have a large space, this is one for you.
Pale Lavender
L-G
American Halo
Pure white flowers attract attention to this imposing specimen. It
really does stand out for size and colour.
White
£8
L-G £10
George Smith
Launched for us at Chelsea 2013 by George Smith MBE himself, this
has proved very popular. Good pest resistance.
Near White
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Bedford Rise and Shine
In demand last year ‘Bedford Rise and
Shine’ is a vigorous and bushy hosta
which will become an enchanting
small - medium mound at maturity.
The very shiny dark green of the
foliage comes from its species yingeri
parentage, and is well framed by the
creamy yellow margin.
It is a fast growing hosta from the UK
hosta hybridizer Ian Chrystal. Ideally
grown in a pot or container, elevated
to show the red petioles and not
too shady a spot you will be able
to appreciate the lavender - purple
flowers too.
Lavender - Purple
S-M
£8
Min £5
Twist of Lime
This charming mini will bring a spot of freshness with its chartreuse
centre. With such a fast growth rate it is ideal for edging.
Purple
S
Devon Gold
A beautiful Bowden introduction, ‘Devon Gold’ will add cheer to
any dull nook or cranny. Fast growing and floriferous.
Purple
Min £4
Iced Lemon
Another bushy hosta with zing. This time a white edge to the leaves
and plenty of purple flowers to complete the picture.
Purple
S £8
Tick Tock
Such a neat mound of sturdy, thick leaves, tough and happy to have
some sun so long as it isn’t too hot or dry.
Lavender
£4
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S-M
May
Add a little vibrancy to your colour scheme with ‘May’. Starting light gold and turning chartreuse, this all gold sport which appeared during
tissue culture of ‘June’ keeps its colour well, particularly in brighter light conditions. The foliage is good and thick too.
Smoky Lilac
S £10
Tattle Tails
Gracefully arching and cascading leaves have a ruffled margin. ‘Tattle
Tails’ is a sport of ‘Dragon Tails’ from Marco Fransen.
Lavender
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£8
NEW S-M £9
Dinky Donna
Sturdy for a small plant, a yellow green centre with an olive green
margin, this will make a rounded clump.
Lavender
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Hands Up
This is the tetraploid ‘Praying Hands’,
but a notably wider yellow edge to
enhance the uniquely upright folded
growth. The lavender flowers are
also larger than ‘Praying Hands’,
and clear to see against the twisted
leaves.
Bred by Marco Fransen in The
Netherlands, this is a remarkably
different hosta which will cause
plenty of comment.
Bowdens had the privilege of
launching ‘Hands Up’ at the Chelsea
Flower Show in 2011.
Lavender
S-M
£14
M
S-M £7
Tickle Me Pink
Red tips on these golden yellow leaves make this rather special,
especially noticeable in the spring with the newly emerging growth.
Lavender on dark red scapes
Gypsy Rose
Dazzling. This catches the eye like a jewel sparkling in the sun.
Lavender flowers in late summer complete the picture.
Pale Lavender
M £8
Dance with Me
The strong texture keeps this hosta looking fabulous and the slugs
away. The centre is golden throughout the season.
Pale Lavender
M £5
Lakeside Cha Cha
The golden yellow almost gleams on these slightly wavy leaves. The
colours intensify as the weeks go by.
Pale Lavender
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£7
NEW
M £10
Tea at Bettys
Unusually a medium sized fragrant hosta - most are larger. These shiny green leaves boast a rippled yellow margin which turns more creamy
over time. A sport of ‘Rippled Honey’ from Richard and Mary Ford introduced at the Harrogate Spring Show in 2008.
Pale Lavender
NEW M £12
Luna Moth
Vigorous and very easy, quickly attaining mature proportions. ‘Luna Moth’ has a dark green centre with very wide, increasingly golden yellow
border. The leaves are thick which is always a benefit, and the pretty lavender flowers grace the garden in mid summer.
Lavender
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Rubies and Ruffles
Bring a touch of opulence into your life with ‘Rubies and Ruffles’. The leaves are held up well, showing off the red petioles. The glossiness and
ripples add a little glitz, and even the seed pods are a dark purple to prolong the splendour.
Lavender on purple scapes
M £12
Glamour
What panache! The shapely elegance of the elongated leaves is emphasized by the narrowness of the creamy centre. Danny van Eechaute
has brought us a very glamorous hosta.
Lavender
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NEW
M-L
Paradise Power
Given warmth and sunshine, ‘Paradise Power’ will reward you with brilliant gold leaves edged by a dramatic dark green border. The green
sometimes streaks into the gold. A dark edged sport of ‘Sun Power’ unattractive to slugs and snails.
Lavender
M £8
Fire Island
With its red stems and unbelievably intense yellow early on as the
leaves begin to emerge, this is an absolute stunner!
Lavender
£8
M-L £14
Goodness Gracious
The dramatic piecrust edge is accentuated by the wideness of the
yellow band. The flamboyant tetraploid sport of ‘Satisfaction’.
Lavender
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Orange Marmalade
Brilliant. Continually in demand. The
definite orange tint to the leaves
is a most unusual colouring in the
hosta world.
The centres turn gradually whiter,
particularly in brighter conditions.
‘Orange Marmalade’ is a sport that
arose during tissue culture of ‘Paul’s
Glory’ and the foliage has a similar
texture to its parent. The flowers
are held well above the leaves.
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Always eye catching in our displays
at shows, it will add another
dimension to a group of hostas or
stand proudly on its own as a focal
point.
Lavender
£9
M-L £9
Clifford’s Forest Fire
This hosta oozes pomp. A slightly shorter sport of ‘Sagae’, showing
wider cream margins. It has great presence and a certain grandeur.
Lavender
M-L £5
Stained Glass
A golden gleam in midsummer outshines surrounding plants. Well
deserving of a place in your garden even if it wasn’t fragrant.
Near White
L £5
Guacamole
‘Guacamole’ needs warmth for good flowering and good fragrance
and is happy in the sun. Fast growing too.
Near White
L £8
Dancing Queen
Long, pointed, heavily rippled leaves open bright gold in the spring
with a graceful arching formation. Spectacular.
Pale Lavender
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Ufo
The very large rounded leaves start
off dark green, becoming paler
green later in the season.
The contrasting narrow yellow
border fades as the leaf colour
lightens. A sport of ‘Gunther’s
Prize’, so one generation removed
from ‘Sum and Substance’, and
distinct from other ‘Sum and
Substance’ sports, but many of
the family characteristics are
recognisable.
NEW
‘Ufo’ will need quite a large space
to grow to its full size.
Lavender
G
£12
G £6
Yellow River
Well proportioned and stately, ‘Yellow River’ is an essential part of
hosta growing. Decorous, dignified and dependable.
Lavender
G £8
Titanic
Variegated sport of ‘Sum And Substance’ with a margin turning gold,
the leaves are round, thick and glossy.
Lavender
L-G £6
Winter Snow
Strong, with no slugs in sight, adding a flourish to a sunny situation.
The most impressive of white edged ‘Sum and Substance’ sports.
Pale Lavender
L-G £10
Liberty
A real show-stopper. The stunningly wide creamy margin ensures
that ‘Liberty’ takes centre stage all through the season.
Lavender
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Green Mouse Ears
The same rounded and cupped
shape as the other members of
the Mouse Ears family but, as you
would guess from the name, green.
Introduced by Emile and Jane
Deckert, famous for ‘Blue Mouse
Ears’, this is a fast growing and
sturdy little hosta which the slugs
won’t like.
NEW
S
The shape of the foliage justifies
its place in the collection, whether
used as a foil for the more brightly
coloured small hostas, as an edging
plant in the rock garden, or in a
neat little container in its own right
Lavender
£11
S £10
Fireworks
Small but quite remarkable, the stiffly upright leaves are distinctive
and the brilliance of the white draws the eye.
Lavender
S £6
Spartan Arrow
The waves and ripples in these leaves make for a very busy mound
of shiny foliage. The large flowers are held up on tall scapes
Lavender
S £10
Tongue Twister
The twistiness of this one provides the intrigue here. Its shiny leaves
still look spruce even late into the autumn.
Lavender
Min £10
Teeny-weeny Bikini
This charming miniature hosta is best grown in a small container and
needs to be well drained.
Purple
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S £12
Sparkler
A vivacious little sport of ‘Fireworks’ (hence the name) with a narrow sparkling white strip down the centre of the slender dark green leaf.
The foliage is similarly upright and strong. ‘Sparkler’ would look fabulous as part of a rock garden.
Lavender
S
Fantasy Island
Strong growing delightful small hosta with lavender flowers on
unusually pink scapes. Brightens a dull spot.
Lavender on pink scapes
£5
S-M £10
Red Alert
Amazing, with the crimson red going right up into the leaf and the
creamy variegation too. Wow!
Lavender
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M £6
Marilyn Monroe
With frilly ruffled edges and white leaf backs ‘Marilyn Monroe’ is a
fast spreading hosta with plenty of interest.
Lavender on red scapes
S-M £5
Cherry Berry
As you can see the burgundy red scapes really glow in the sunshine.
The seedpods are red too.
Violet on red scapes
NEW S-M £12
Diamonds are Forever
Dazzling. The fast growing abundance of the Tiara hostas, with such a show of white. This will quickly make a vivacious centre of attention
wherever you place it. A perfect canvas for the many purple flowers blooming in the middle of summer.
Purple
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M £8
Praying Hands
‘Praying Hands’ continues to be a conversation piece at all of our shows and at the nursery. The elongated leaves are folded and it has a waxy
sheen. It looks good in a pot all of its own, perhaps elevated to show off the unusual growth to best advantage.
Lavender
M £8
Vulcan
Lighter yellow jets from the dark green margin in towards the white
middle of the slightly domed leaf. Strongly growing.
Pale Lavender
M £5
Patriot
Brighten up a dull shady corner with the sharp contrast of stunning
white and dark green. The shoots are a pretty violet.
Pale Lavender
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Diana Remembered
The wide margins turn from yellow
to white, contrasting with the shiny
dark green of the leaf centres.
The flowers, held up about 2’
high, are large and very fragrant.
It is, after all, the grandchild of
plantaginea.
Place it along a path, just outside
the window, or perhaps in a
container by the front door so
that you can fully appreciate the
fragrance each time you pass.
‘Diana Remembered’ will like the
sun, the warmth and brightness
helping to enhance the flowering.
M Near White, Waxy
£7
M £6
Devon Green
We remain proud of our Ann and Roger Bowden introduction, dark
green glossy foliage, very classy and extremely popular.
Smoky Lilac
M £6
Fire and Ice
An excellent contrast of pure white and dark green. Takes time to
establish, but stunning.
Pale Lavender
M £8
Ghost Spirit
This surprising hosta develops a misted green centre set off by the
solid colour of the margins. Holds its colour best in the cool.
Pale Lavender
M £6
Minuteman
Handsome specimen with a fresh feel to the dark green and white
leaf colour combination and pale lavender flowers.
Pale Lavender
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NEW M £12
Candy Dish
From the same parentage as ‘Marilyn Monroe’, ‘Candy Dish’ is a broad, shiny dark green with neatly ruffled edges. The leaves are comfortingly
thick. With its fast growth and purple petioles, this hosta has it all! Flowers bloom late in the season.
Lavender
M £8
Allegan Fog
A distinctive hosta with finely flecked, twisty leaves which are quite
upright in habit. Popular for its unconventional markings.
Purple Streaked Lavender
M £8
Silk Road
The wide creamy white border against the dark green is the allure
here. At maturity the white will take up about half of the leaf area.
Pale Lavender
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Gone with the Wind
An awesome specimen, The leaves
are made of strong substance, but
give the appearance of fluidity as the
wind catches them.
Emerald green centres are set off
by the white rippling borders, and
the long pointed leaf tips augment
the already elongated shape of the
leaves.
Olga Petryszyn has a reputation for
breeding strong and striking hostas.
Here is another quite spectacular
one.
Lavender
L
£10
M
L-G £6
Snowden
A very well established cultivar, which creates an imposing mountain
of grey green foliage topped with white flowers.
White
American Sweetheart
The very thick, glossy leaves are a deterrent to slugs and snails.
‘American Sweetheart’ has quite an upright framework of foliage.
Lavender
M £6
Whirlwind
Another upright hosta, sturdy in its growth, very reliable and stays
looking good for a long time.
Pale Lavender
M-L £7
plantaginea
Given plenty of warmth and moisture this produces 6” long, tubular,
pure white flowers with intense evening fragrance.
White Fragrant Waxy
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£6
G £10
Jurassic Park
Vigorous, this will quickly attain dinosaur dimensions! Slugs are put off by the massive, tough leaves which become quite puckered and tucked
when mature. ‘Jurassic Park’ has characteristics typical of its Hosta sieboldiana heritage.
Pale Lavender
G £12
Empress Wu
‘Empress Wu’ is claimed to be the biggest hosta leaf yet and is fast
growing. Maturity brings a flattish configuration.
Pale Lavender
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Frozen Margarita
Shiny oval leaves, starting green but changing to yellow with a white
margin and fragrant flowers in late summer.
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FERNS
Ferns are remarkably tolerant of a wide range of situations, but growing in the most suitable conditions
will give you the most luxuriant growth. Watering is always helpful to get ferns established.
Most ferns are also very accommodating of soil acidity, but Blechnum, Cryptogramma and some
Cheilanthes need soil on the acid side of neutral. Ferns very tolerant of lime include Asplenium
scolopendrium and Polystichum setiferum.
For most ferns, dappled shade is perfect. As a general rule, try to avoid planting ferns in very windy
spots, or in sites that are sunny during the early afternoon. Incorporate a little bone meal and leaf
mould or other organic material to speed root establishment.
All our ferns come out of 1litre pots, apart from Dick Hayward specialities which may be a little
smaller. They are all a substantial plant to start off with in your garden. As always we say a good plant in
year one and a great plant in year two.
Type Of Fern
E
Evergreen. Green all year but leaves may become untidy by spring.
W
Wintergreen. Green in mild winter, fronds break easily in winter winds.
Deciduous. Usually die back in first frost.
Tender. Not fully hardy.
Moisture Requirements and Size
1
Dry. Dryish shade or semi-shade, well drained but not dust dry, usually stony. Water to get established
and in severe drought.
2
Dry/Wet. Moist shade or semi-shade, preferably on the dryish side, a typical shady border, often with
some trees overhead.
3
Wet/Dry. Moist shade or semi-shade, preferably on the wet side.
4
Wet Wet! Pondsides or boggy areas.
h12"
Height of mature fern in inches.
We always send planting and care
instructions with our parcels. However
for a number of instructional videos
on ferns and how to look after them,
and many more tips, please see our
frequently updated website www.
bowdenhostas.com
and our YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/user/
bowdenhostas
Martin Rickard trying to contain his excitement at being
amongst so many ferns
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MARTIN RICKARD
Martin Rickard is a complete legend in the fern world. He is the
author of five books on ferns (and even a book on fern books!),
holder of the Veitch Gold Memorial Medal and has accumulated
over 30 RHS gold medals for his renowned fern displays. Bowdens
were thrilled to have acquired his business - Rickards Hardy Ferns
- in September 2011 and since then have been tremendously
proud to have Martin working as our fern consultant. Martin will
be building our Chelsea fern display in 2014 and aiming for a
hat-trick of Bowden Golds.
For any large fern planting of hardy ferns or tree ferns, we are happy to offer Martin’s personal advice.
The following ferns come with Martin’s special recommendation:
MARTIN RICKARD FERN COLLECTION 2014
Normally £41 including postage and packing if purchased individually,
order as the Martin Rickard collection for the special price of £35 Including postage and packing.
Adiantum venustum
Asplenium scolopendrium’Cristatum’
Dryopteris affinis’Cristata’(The King)
Dryopteris erythrosora
Polypodium vulgare’Bifidomultifidum’
Polystichum polyblepharum
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DICK HAYWARD
Dick Hayward was once described as a ‘world famous fern boffin’,
and that’s pretty close to the mark. He owned Rickards Hardy
Ferns after Martin and has continued to be part of our fern team.
Dick is a fantastic grower of ferns and has been busy with a fern
programme exclusively for Bowdens from his base in North
Wales. He, like Martin, has joined our informative team at shows
and is now a vital part of the business as we seek to offer ever
more exciting ferns to our customers.
The following are rare ferns in small numbers. For even
more choice, see our website and go to the rare ferns section.
DICK HAYWARD SPECIALIST AND RARE FERN COLLECTION 2014
order as the Dick Hayward collection for the special price of £60 Including postage and packing.
NEW
E
2
h36"
£12
Dryopteris gamblei
Asia
Upright in habit. The stipe and midrib are
densely clothed with black scales. The colouring
of the glossy fronds is bottle green.
NEW
E
2
h24"
£12
Dryopteris varia
Apricot Fern East Asia
Broadly triangular fronds which, when young,
are a beautiful apricot colour. The rate growth
is quite slow.
NEW
W
2
h50"
£10
Dryopteris sitchotensis
Fairly broad triangular frond which is quite
yellow-green in colour. Altogether a robust,
easy-to-grow fern, and quite distinct.
NEW
1
h30"
£12
Pellaea ovata
USA, Central and South America
Has a scrambling habit, with lots of little heartshaped leaflets, and should be kept quite dry
over winter. A conservatory special.
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NEW
E
2
h36"
£12
Dryopteris kuratae
East Asia
The glossy fronds are strongly serrated. The
unrolling croziers of this species are especially
striking, being covered with jet-black scales.
NEW
E
2
h20"
£12
Polysticum biaristatum
Asia
A distinctive and slender fairly upright fern. It
appears to be hardy and the fronds remain
evergreen when protected from strong winds.
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HSK Tree Fern Feed
500ml
Dicksonia antarctica
The Soft Tree Fern. Hardiest of all the tree ferns that we offer.
1 Litre pot £10
All trunked Dicksonia antarctica and all 5 Litre tree ferns come with
a bottle of HSK Tree Fern feed and free shipping to mainland UK
addresses.
30cm trunk £50
60cm trunk £85
90cm trunk £130
120cm trunk £180
150cm trunk £265
180cm trunk £325
£6
Larger trunked specimens available. Please enquire for prices.
HSK tree fern feed,
provides all the vital
nutrients required for
vigorous growth of tree
ferns
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Cyathea australis
Some of the Cyathea tree ferns
are amongst the tallest growing
in the world. More striking than
Dicksonia antarctica, leaf bases are
conspicuous and rough with blunt
spines.
5 litres
£60
1 litre
£10
Cyathea cooperi ‘Brentwood’
Recognisable by its numerous chaffy scales on the leaf bases. An
Australian tree fern. A clone selected in California that is very similar
to the species.
5 litres
£60
Cyathea dealbata
The national symbol of New Zealand, the Silver Tree Fern or Ponga.
The undersides of fronds are silver. Quite simply stunning.
5 litres
£60
Cyathea medullaris
The famous Black Tree Fern or Mamaku. Striking black scales on the
croziers. Generally recognised as the largest and most handsome of
tree ferns.
1 litre
£10
Dicksonia sellowiana
From Brazil. Much yellower hairs in the crown than Dicksonia
antarctica. At risk of extinction.
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h8"
E 3
£7
Adiantum aleuticum ‘Imbricatum’
Western Maidenhair Fern North America and Eastern Asia
A slowly creeping root stock produces thin, wiry stems, topped by the
most elegant hand shaped leaves. Ideally grown in bright light.
E
E 3 h12" £7
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Black Maidenhair Fern British
This is a very beautiful and delicate fern, but it needs a sheltered site and
some warmth to show its best.
Adiantum hispidulum
Australia, New Zealand
This fern grows in tufts among rocks or from the ground. Young growth
may have a pinkish tinge before it matures into the dark green foliage.
h4" £10
E 3
Adiantum mairisii
China
An unusual, delicate and rarely offered fine fern with triangular fronds and
wedge shaped segments. We have limited numbers available.
h8"
E 3
£8
Adiantum venustum
Himalayan Maidenhair Fern Himalayas
Adiantum venustum is a prize winner, providing delicately beautiful
ground cover. New spring growth, briefly tinged salmon rose, comes early.
NEW
E 2 h24" £10
Anemia mexicana
Mexican Flowering Fern Central America
Strong leathery sterile fronds form a clump. Then upright fertile fronds
emerge that resemble flowers, hence the name.
3
h8-12"
£7
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Arachniodes davalliaeformis
Asia
A gorgeous fern with a touch of the
exotic. It has beautiful dark glossy
fronds. Sold tremendously well last
year, despite being a tender fern.
E
2
h12"
£7
E 2 h12" £7
Arachniodes simplicior
East Indian Holly Fern Japan & China
Quite slow growing but decidedly handsome. Prominent yellowish areas
each side of the midrib. Fronds are glossy, green, stiff triangles.
E
2
E 2 h12" £7
Arachniodes standishii
Upside-down Fern Korea
A very attractive and elegant fern. Rare. Will do well in a sheltered spot,
or coastal garden. If you have a small fernery, this is for you.
E 2 h15" £6
Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Cristatum’
Harts Tongue Fern British Native
Asplenium scolopendrium with the characteristic bright green leathery
fronds, but on this one the fronds are crested at the ends.
h18-24" £6
Asplenium scolopendrium
Harts Tongue Fern British Native
This grows fantastically well in Devon, seen amongst the hedgerows. A
great fern that deserves a place in any garden.
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NEW
E
2
‘Furcatum’
Forked Hart’s Tongue Fern Great Britain
Bright green narrow fronds, strongly forked at the ends.
h12"
E 2 h12" £6
‘Marginatum’ Harts Tongue Fern British Native
Again the same sword like fronds as Asplenium scolopendrium, but with
the frilly appearance because of the serrated edge.
£8
Asplenium trichomanes
Maidenhair Spleenwort British Native
A small rosette forming fern. You
see these traditionally growing in
a wall or similar crevice and look
after themselves well without any
interference. They don’t need a lot of
looking after.
E
2
h5"
£6
NEW
h14" £9
3
Athyrium filix-femina
‘Lady in Lace’
Lady Fern Europe
A compact form of Lady Fern with broad dark green fronds unusually
ruffled and crispy like parsley.
h24" £6
3
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Frizelliae’
Irish Tatting Fern British Native
Long bright green fronds, each resembling a string of beads. Absolutely
stunning in any garden, curiosity will cause visitors to take a closer look.
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Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Red’
USA
A Lady Fern with green fronds and
bright red stems. The stem colour
intensifies after the second winter and
is enhanced by poor nutrition.
As with hostas, bright red stems make
a superb contrast to the green of the
foliage and it is a must for any fernery
or woodland spot.
The plants appear fragile, but are
surprisingly robust, so are suited to
open spaces as well as the woodland
protected areas.
We sold many of these last year as the
Lady Fern is always popular, but the
red stems offer an unusual twist. Make
sure you reserve your ferns early!
3
h12"
£5
£5
h12" £7
3
Athyrium niponicum ‘Apple Court’
Japan
‘Apple Court’ is as colourful as ‘Pictum’, but this is the crested form. Bred
by Diana Grenfell and Roger Grounds at Apple Court Nursery.
h12" £8
3
Athyrium niponicum ‘Burgundy Lace’
Japanese Painted Fern Japan
Superb in shady borders and containers. With silvery purple-bronze
fronds, the low-growing clumps are excellent for edging pathways.
h12" £8
3
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pewter Lace’
Pewter Lace Painted Fern Japan
Dramatic metallic pewter foliage really stands out. The dark blue green
central rib of each frond fades to silver at the edges.
4
h12-15"
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’
Japanese Painted Fern Japan
Triangular silver-grey fronds with reddish purple midribs. An absolute
picture of beauty and sure to be noticed because of its colour.
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h18" £7
3
Athyrium niponicum ‘Regal Red’
Japan
Arching fronds of silver with red stems. A superb companion in a border
planted with green and blue hostas or edging a woodland fern area.
h24" £8
3
Athyrium niponicum ‘Silver Falls’
Japanese Painted Fern Asia
An amazing selection of Japanese Painted Fern with shimmering silver
fronds with a contrasting purple mid-rib. Will form dense colonies over
time.
h12" £8
3
Athyrium niponicum ‘Ursula’s Red’
Japan
Flushes of wine-red down the centre of the fronds contrasts with the
silver of the broad fronds. Stunning attraction in a carefully chosen planting.
Athyrium otophorum
Eared Lady Fern Japan
The pale grey green of the fronds brings out the dark purple colour of
the stems in a gentle beauty which enhances your chosen spot.
3
h12-18" £5
Athyrium vidalii
Japan
Shows growth very early in the year,
the young fronds are reddish, maturing
to rich green. Named, unsurprisingly,
after Vidal.
3
h12"
£5
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Athyrium x ‘Branford Rambler’
USA
Soft rich green fronds with wine coloured highlights emerge from slowly creeping rhizomes to give a loose groundcover effect.
Athyrium x Ghost
USA
Fronds of light silver grey-green that darken to blue-green in the summer. Mixes beautifully with large hostas.
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h12"
£9
3
h24"
£7
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Athyrium x Ocean’s Fury
USA
This hybrid fern combines the height
and strength of one parent with the
silver-green shimmer of the other, and
is deeply crested all along the fronds.
NEW
3
h24"
£9
h6"
E 3
£6
Blechnum penna-marina
Chile
Small, glossy, creeping fern with bronze tinged young growth. Loves to
spread itself in moist soil rich in leaf mould. Makes dense ground cover.
E
E 3 h12" £7
Cheilanthes argentea
Asia
This fern has undersides that are brilliant white. Ideal for a well sheltered,
well drained rockery, or an alpine house.
3
h12-18" £6
Blechnum spicant
Hard Fern or Deer Fern British Native
Long, narrow, dark green, glossy fronds are simply pinnate and make a
handsome show. Evergreen with renewed freshness in the spring.
E 1 h9-12" £6
Cheilanthes tomentosa
South Eastern USA
A lovely species with grey-green fronds that grow erect and have cream
coloured woolly hairs on the underside.These are rarely offered. Truly a
desert fern.
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Cyrtomium fortunei ‘Clivicola’
Japanese Holly Fern Japan
Unusually broad leaflets are held on elegantly arching fronds. The mid green colour is held better in more shade, tending to be pale in too much light.
E 3 h20" £10
Doodia media
Rasp Fern New Zealand
Rarely offered is this stunning tropical fern. The fronds are brilliant red in spring as they emerge, turning green as they mature.
The stalks remain a beautiful red and complement the green of the fronds perfectly. It may well be fully hardy in warmer climates or sheltered positions,
particularly London and Cornwall.
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Dryopteris affinis
Golden Scaled Male Fern
British Native
The central crown throws out a
rosette of long arching fronds which
start pale but develop to a rich green
during the year.
W
2
h36-48"
£5
W 2 h12" £5
Dryopteris x complexa
British
The pinnae are crisped giving a spruce, busy appearance to the fern. It
will be magnificent if given a shady, sheltered spot.
Dryopteris affinis ‘Crispa’
British
Shuttlecocks of congested fronds and twisted pinnules. A hairy brown
midrib gives this fern character.
W 2 h24" £5
Dryopteris affinis ‘Cristata’ (The King)
King of the Male Ferns British
Martin Rickard’s love of ferns is followed closely by his love of the music
of Elvis Presley. I now always refer to this fern as ‘Elvis’.
W 2 h36" £5
Dryopteris affinis ‘Pinderi’
Europe
Fronds are narrow, erect and lance shaped. Adaptable and tough, this fern
flourishes in woodland plantings and gardens.
W
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h24-36" £5
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Dryopteris affinis
‘Polydactyla Dadds’
Asia, Himalayas and Europe
The many fingered male fern is
popular with everyone. Fantastically
robust fern, with tufted and crested
fronds.
W
2
h24"
£5
W 2 h12"
Dryopteris championii
East Asia
An attractive fern with evergreen, glossy triangular fronds. Densely
covered with shiny, red-brown scales.
W
2
h24"
Dryopteris cycadina
East Asia
Dark green fronds go well with thick, black scales on the stems of the
fronds. Leaves appear fresh and green when young, then turn a robust
dark green later.
£7
h12" £5
2
Dryopteris crassirhizoma
Thick Stemmed Wood Fern Japan
Young fronds are yellowish-green and glossy. Beautiful under trees in the
spring. Starts fronding early in the year.
£5
W 2 h24" £5
Dryopteris dilatata ‘Crispa Whiteside’
British
Another robust fern which will look after itself well, the fronds are much
more dense and crisped than the species.
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Dryopteris dilatata ‘Jimmy Dyce’
Great Britain
A unique variation collected from the Isle of Arran in 1969, this dwarf selection has triangular fronds of deep blue/green.
W
Dryopteris dilatata ‘Lepidota Cristata’
Northern Europe and Asia
This is the crested form of Dryopteris dilatata, with a delicately divided filigree appearance. Easy to grow, but doesn’t like to dry out.
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h12"
£9
2
h24"
£5
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Dryopteris erythrosora
Autumn Male Fern Japan
The glossy fronds emerge pink in
spring, turning bronze, then green as
the season progresses. One of our
most popular ferns.
E
3
h24"
£5
E 2 h12" £7
Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’
Japanese Wood Fern Japan
Eye catching fern that provides colourful ground cover with pink
fiddleheads that turn coppery orange as they unfurl. A best seller last year.
E 2 h24"
Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Prolifica’
Japan
Fronds more finely divided than the species and small bulbils may
sometimes be produced over the upper surface of the frond.
NEW W
h20" £6
2
Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Barnesii’
Barnes’ Male Fern Great Britain
Bright green narrow fronds with serrated and crinkled edges. Fully hardy.
W 2 h35" £5
Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Furcans’
Forked Male Fern British Native
A fern with vase shaped habit and elegant fronds with finely divided
pinnules. A very good grower for British gardens, it is worthy of a place in
any fern collector’s garden.
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£5
Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Linearis
Polydactyla’
Linear Male Fern Great Britain
Tall slender fronds, finely divided.
Semi-evergreen. The degree of
cresting is variable.
W
2
h24"
£6
NEW W
h18"
2
Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Parsley’
Parsley Male Fern Europe
A new selection of Male Fern with strong green fronds that are
wonderfully crinkled and crested.
£8
2 h8-12" £8
Dryopteris koidzumiana
Japan
Rare. Stunning red brick colour, giving a great contrast to the many shades
of green found in other ferns and plants around the garden.
E 2 h24" £8
Dryopteris labordei
Japan, China and Korea
Shiny evergreen fronds which develop into a bright bronze colour all the
way through the season. Another hue to introduce into the mix.
E 2 h18" £6
Dryopteris lepidopoda
Himalayas
A beautiful Himalayan fern, pinky red new flush to the glossy foliage. Very
easy to grow and lovely to look at.
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Dryopteris wallichiana
Wallich’s Wood Fern Central Asia,
Hawaii, Mexico & Elsewhere
Rachis much darker, often black
scales. Scale colour striking against the
emerging yellowish-green fronds.
W
2
h30-60"
£10
Dryopteris sieboldii
Siebold’s Wood Fern China & Japan
Pale, matt green fronds with with broad, leathery segments. Unlike any
other member of the Dryopteris genus in cultivation.
E
NEW E
h60" £10
2
Dryopteris x australis
Dixie Wood Fern USA
This sterile hybrid produces tall elegant bushes of bright green upright
fronds. A sturdy plant able to withstand cold winters and hot summers.
h12" £5
2
Gymnocarpium dryopteris ‘Plumosum’
Oak Fern British Native
A deciduous fern with fresh green triangular fronds on delicately scaled
stalks. ‘Plumosum’ brings a touch of softness and gentleness.
h24" £5
2
Matteuccia orientalis
Asia
Has a more open growth habit than Matteuccia struthiopteris and flat
spreading fronds carried on a horizontal rhizome.
2
h18-24" £6
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Matteuccia struthiopteris
Ostrich Fern or Shuttlecock Fern Central Europe
Architectural plumes of mid-green fronds from a central crown. Slowly spreads by underground runners.
4 h36-60" £5
2
Matteuccia struthiopteris ‘Jumbo’
Central Europe
Jumbo, as the name suggests is a whopper of a plant. Could well reach 7 feet tall, larger than the species. It certainly won’t be overlooked.
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h12" £8
2
Microlepia strigosa
Lace Fern East Asia
A soft, finely divided, gently spreading fern with mid green fronds that
have a slightly hairy appearance.
h20" £7
2
Microlepia strigosa ‘MacFaddeniae’
Europe
Bushels of fronds ranging up to a foot in height form a dense compact
mass of lacy foliage suggestive of a curly green wig.
h24" £5
4
Onoclea sensibilis
Sensitive Fern North America
Bright green and deeply lobed triangular fronds. Shows autumn tints with
the first frosts and retains its shape if left in the garden through winter.
E 1 h24" £7
Onychium japonicum
Carrot fern
Rarely offered, this fern has wiry black stems bearing the most beautiful
arching dark green fronds with feathery finely divided pinnae.
h36" £6
4
Osmunda cinnamomea
Cinnamon Fern North East America and Eastern Asia
One of the most attractive ferns whilst sporing. The sterile fronds
surround a central spire of beautiful cinnamon coloured fertile fronds.
h36" £6
4
Osmunda claytoniana
Interrupted Fern East Asia
Fascinating! Spore producing pinnae are reduced in size and are black,
creating a superb contrast with the sterile frond sections.
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Osmunda regalis ‘Purpurascens’
Purple Royal Fern Great Britain
Large fern with purple stems and
strong yellowy-green fronds also
tinged purple forming a dense clump.
4
h60"
£6
Phegopteris decursive-pinnata
Japanese Beech Fern Japan
An easy ground covering fern which
spreads in the comfort of light shade
and compost. The lance shaped
fronds form a bushy overlapping
colony.
3
h24"
£6
Polypodium scouleri
Leathery Polypody or Scouler’s Polypody
USA
A strikingly elegant slow creeping
evergreen fern when provided with a
loose composty soil. The thickly lobed,
polished, deep green fronds present a
showy foot tall carpet best suited for
deep shade.
NEW
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2
h12"
£6
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Polypodium vulgare
Common Polypody British
Leathery fronds are often narrow and tapering to the apex. Ideal for a
dryish site among rocks or in a well drained border.
h8"
E 1
£6
Polypodium vulgare ‘Bifidomultifidum’
British Native
An interesting fern with divided and crested fronds perfect for dry shade.
Polypodiums look at their best in the autumn when other plants fade.
E 2 h24" £6
Polystichum braunii
Central Europe, North America and East Asia
Leathery fronds that are narrow and bright yellow or green depending
on light allowed during growing. A very handsome fern.
Polystichum makinoi
Makino’s Shield Fern Japan & China
Lustrous fronds which have many tan coloured scales on the stipes and
rachis. They really stand out against the brilliant green segments.
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2
h20-30" £6
Polystichum mayebarae
Maybar’s Holly Fern Asia
Long stiff dark green fronds arching
from a central crown. Newly emerging
croziers covered in delicate silver
scales.
NEW
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2
h48"
£7
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Polystichum munitum
Western Sword Fern Northwestern
USA
Dark green, although the scales make
it appear almost white when unfurling.
One of the largest evergreen ferns
for the British garden.
E
2
h36"
£5
E
2
h18-24" £5
E 2 h24" £5
Polystichum rigens
Japan
The only fern with a fragrance (mainly in the summer). Triangular to
lance shaped fronds with stiff, pointed tips. Very tolerant of position and
climate and one of the easiest ferns to look after.
E
2
h30-36" £5
E 2 h6-12" £5
Polystichum setiferum ‘Congestum’
Europe
Excellent for low borders and rockeries. The midrib is short and the pale
green pinnae overlap densely.
Polystichum polyblepharum
Japanese Tassel Fern Japan
Bipinnate fronds are glossy green and covered in golden bristles in spring
but gradually turn deeper. The plant forms a loose arching shuttlecock
Polystichum setiferum
Soft Shield Fern British
Light green bipinnate fronds. It forms a single shuttlecock when young but
this usually becomes a multiple crowned clump when older.
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Polystichum setiferum
‘Plumosum Densum’
Mossy Soft Shield Fern Central Europe
Soft dark green fronds, which overlap as they form a dense clump.
E
£6
Polystichum setiferum (Divisilobum Group)
Soft Shield Fern British
This has filigree fine fronds which form a lacy rosette.
E 2 h12" £6
Polystichum tsus-simense
Korean Rock Fern Korea, China, Japan & Taiwan
A small evergreen species, that forms a small clump with fronds held
erectly. Charming, it looks fantastic in a rockery.
2
h18”
£6
h48" £6
3
Thelypteris kunthii
Southern River Fern USA
Triangular bright green fronds, slowly spreading to form dense colonies.
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Thelypteris palustris
Marsh Fern Europe
A tall pale green fern with triangular
fronds on slender stems, slowly
spreading with underground
rhizomes. Will provide effective
ground cover with constant moisture.
NEW
E
3
h48"
£7
2
h6-12"
£5
E
3
h30-60" £5
E
3
h12-24" £7
Woodsia obtusa
USA
Excellent for rockery or trough, this fern has pale green fronds which are
bipinnate with rounded lobes and white scales along the midrib.
Woodwardia fimbriata
Giant Chain Fern Northwestern USA
A superb majestic but elegant fern with large imposing fronds not readily
available. These are fantastic specimens.
W 3 h24"
Woodwardia unigemmata
Jewelled Chain Fern Taiwan
This plant naturally arches towards the ground forming dramatic
cascades of colour and foliage. The fronds are red on emerging.
Woodwardia virginica
North America
Olive green foliage with black stems, superb in wet and acid conditions.
This is rarely available, so make the most of this opportunity to buy.
£10
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BAMBOOS
For most people, the thought or vision of a Bamboo is a tropical giant from a wild equatorial jungle.
Although the plants from these hotter climates are more numerous than their temperate relatives, there
are well over 300 species, varieties and cultivars hardy on our islands. These temperate bamboos are
mostly all evergreen and without doubt some of the hardiest plants in British gardens, many native to
the harsh climates of the Himalayas, East China and Korea. Bamboos are fast gaining in popularity, their
winter greenery and constant movement add a different dimension to the garden.
Choice can be made from foliage and canes (culms), specimen plants, ground cover or screening. Habits
vary from the tight clump forming to the incredibly fast spreading, with heights up to 40’. Cane colours
go from gold, through blue and green to red, deep purple and black.The foliage is as varied, ranging from
thin almost needle like to massive ashet sized leaves, usually green. However within the genera there are
some striking variegations, white, cream and yellow stripes, streaks and mottling. Combine some of the
above and you have a recipe for a group of outstanding ornamental plants.
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R
Running
h15'
Height in Feet
NEW
New
All Bamboo come out of 2.5 litre pots except for those priced at £29 and over, which come out of
5 litre pots (except Phyllostachys parvifolia which, as a speciality, comes out of a 2.5 litre pot).
All Bamboo prices include shipping.
PAUL WHITTAKER
As much of a legend in bamboo as Martin and Dick are in ferns, Paul
Whittaker is THE bamboo man in the UK.
Author of an award winning book ‘Taming the Dragon’ and recipient
of 47 RHS gold medals we were proud to welcome Paul to our team
when we purchased PW Bamboo in July 2013.
Paul will be making his return to Chelsea in 2014 when he seeks
another gold to add to his incredible tally.
The following bamboos come with Paul’s special recommendation:
PAUL WHITTAKER BAMBOO COLLECTION 2014
order as the Paul Whittaker collection for the special price of £55 Including postage and packing.
Fargesia rufa
Fargesia jiuzhaigou
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C h10’ £25
Fargesia jiuzhaigou
Fantastic plant with a very upright habit and small leaves. Culms arrive as green then become red-purple, finally settling at yellow, so place it where you
can appreciate the colour changes. The shiny, deep red culms develop as the plant ages. Makes a clump that can get to 10 feet tall.
NEW
Fargesia murielae ‘Bimbo’
C
h8’ £22
C h12’ £32
Quicker growing in height than murielae with a larger leaf giving it a more
open habit. As bubbly and fresh as the rest of the family.
Small leaved, compact bamboo ideal for the small garden.
NEW
Fargesia murielae ‘Jumbo’
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C
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Fargesia murielae ‘Simba’
Small growing form of the species with the freshest foliage of all the bamboos. Tight clump forming, with low arching branches. New culms appear
vertically through the leaf canopy and give a two tier effect.
NEW
Fargesia murielae ‘Superjumbo’
‘Superjumbo’ is a taller, faster growing form of ‘Jumbo’. Retaining all the qualities of ‘Jumbo’, but with larger leaves.
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C h14’ £35
Fargesia robusta ‘Campbell’
A superbly tough but beautiful bamboo. The sheaths are a startling clear white and are outstanding in the spring when the new shoots rise.
C h10’ £20
Fargesia robusta ‘Pingwu’
The culms are striking when mature, with beautiful stripes which make it a stand out plant. Foliage is lush and this bamboo is ideal for screening.
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Fargesia rufa
This makes an excellent show plant for any spot as it is quick, bubbly
and flows beautifully in a pot or in the ground. Sheaths are a dark peach
colour. Manageable and clippable.
NEW C h15’ £32
Fargesia scabrida ‘Asian Wonder’
‘Scabrida Bamboo’. Highly ornamental new cultivar. Clump forming,
reliable plant from NW China with rusty orange sheaths. Pandas love it.
Thrives in sun or part shade.
NEW R h12’ £20
Hibanobambusa tranquillans ‘Shiroshima’
Large variegated leaves, brighter in spring and summer. Thick culms for
a large leaved form. In dry soils this can be a runner so keep it well
watered for a more compact plant. A must for pots or the garden. The
variegation does not fade in the shade.
NEW C h20’ £40
Phyllostachys aurea
Very tough and clump forming in habit, this will produce thick culms with
congested nodes and internodes at the base, excellent for cutting and
drying.
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R h12’ £20
Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Aureocaulis’
The brightest golden bamboo we offer. Was a huge success last year,
with many people buying several of them for tall screening. Known as the
‘Golden Chinese Timber Bamboo’, this plant has bright golden culms with
striped ones occasionally rearing their heads.
R h20’ £20
Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Spectabilis’
Frequent zig zagged culms are a gorgeous golden colour and make quite
a talking point. Tall growing, so is great for hiding anything in the garden!
Paul’s desert island bamboo. Lustrous, deep green foliage
R h15’ £18
Phyllostachys bissetii
Masses of dense, dark foliage. Tall, slightly arching fat canes are shiny and
dark green, changing to yellowish green with age. Young shoots are edible!
R h15’ £22
Phyllostachys nigra
This picture really does show its dark, ebony like culms which will come
through on maturity, you will need to be a little bit patient! It’s a real
speciality, known as the ‘Black Bamboo’ and we highly recommend it.
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Phyllostachys nigra ‘Boryana’
NEW
R h12’ £35
A magnificent, truly stunning specimen. A sub form of black bamboo,
its canes appear green and then show the purple and black blotches by
the end of the first season. Superb and a must have plant for any true
bamboo nut.
R h25’ £28
Phyllostachys vivax ‘Aureocaulis’
Golden culms make a striking bamboo. Very easy to grow, an ideal first
bamboo to get you started for screening in your garden.
Phyllostachys parvifolia
NEW
R h40’ £37
Potential giant bamboo. Thick green culms. Deep golden brown sheaths
with creamy yellow striping. Plants mature quickly, having evenly spaced
culms with a distinct narrow column of foliage. Can grow up to 40’ when
mature in its natural habitat.
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Pleioblastus chino ‘Elegantissima’
NEW
R
h8’ £15
Variegated Bitter Bamboo’. As the name suggests this is very elegant in
habit and colouring. Narrow white striped foliage weighing the culms
down to provide a low arching habit. Minimum maintenance needed for
years. Vigorous if planted out.
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Pleioblastus fortunei ‘Variegata’
R
h3’ £15
One of the best white variegated plants for ground cover and containers. Semi-dwarf with a dense mound forming habit for sun or part shade. Can be
cut back annually or left. Grows to 75cm or more if untouched.
NEW
Sasa veitchii
R
h3’ £20
‘Kuma Grass Bamboo’ or ‘Kumazasa’. Creamy leaf margins in winter give a
striking variegated appearance. It is the ideal groundcover and landscape
plant.
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C h5’ £15
Sasaella masamuneana ‘Albostriata’
Great ground cover bamboo with bright variegation. Trim or mow in the
spring for fresh new growth.
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Semiarundinaria fastuosa
R h16’ £25
This stately, tidy, bolt upright bamboo makes a real contrast to the others. Culms turn dark red in later years when it also starts walking off in straight lines
from the main plant.
NEW R h20’ £25
Semiarundinaria fastuosa ‘Viridis’
Upright bamboo with thick green culms. It has more colour than the
species, with the old culms remaining fresh. Pale attractive sheathing on
new culms is pink - purple on the underside. Tends to grow in straight
lines.
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Shibataea kumasaca
C
h4’ £20
Enchanting dwarf bamboo. Slow spreader with narrow, dark green
pointed leaves with superb winter bleaching. Best in semi shade. Zig-zag
stems. A good container plant.
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SURPRISE ORNAMENTAL GRASS COLLECTION 2014
Unsure which grasses to choose? Let us select five grasses varying in size and colour and send to you as a
surprise – not necessarily these five pictured. Each plant will be labelled clearly. £25 including shipping
Koeleria Glauca
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Ferner Osten’
Deschampsia flexuosa ‘Tatra Gold’
Nassella tenuissima
Uncinia rubra
GRASSES
Grasses fit so well with hostas and ferns. Whether you have a garden, meadow, patio, roof terrace, pond
or lakeside, we can advise grasses that will fit every situation. Whatever soil you have to work with,
or whatever your colour scheme, there will be grasses just perfect for your spot. Please note that the
grasses come mainly out of 1 litre pots.
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Evergreen
Height in Inches
Deciduous
s12"
W Wintergreen
NEW
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Spread in Inches
E h12" s20" £7
Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’
The arching golden, yellow, cream and green striped foliage seems
to glow in the sun. An elegant fan shaped mound to add a touch of
ornamental grace to the garden. Likes some moisture.
E h16" s12" £7
Anemanthele lessoniana
Formerly Stipa arundinacae. One of the most versatile of evergreen
grasses. A fountain of leaves with innumerable shades of oranges turning
to copper and bronze. Hazy pink flowers.
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’
A thick, slightly arching clump of thin, vertical green leaves variegated
white. New leaves have a pink tint. In summer plumes rise above the
leaves, and continue to give structure.
E h16" s12" £9
Carex brunnea ‘Jenneke’
A graceful presence either in the garden or in a container. Slender golden
variegated foliage creates a fountain of wispy leaves which is a pleasure to
behold on a summer’s day.
E h10" s10" £6
Carex comans ‘Frosted Curls’
An evergreen perennial sedge with narrow arching silver-green leaves
forming a dense dome-shaped clump. Looks great in a pot where the
curling tips of the leaves cascade over the edges.
E h18" s24" £6
Carex flagellifera
A sedge with narrow, weeping leaves of reddish-brown, almost a metallic
bronze. The hue is affected by the level of shade. An easy growing
contrast to other colours in a planting.
E h18" s18" £6
Carex flagellifera ‘Kiwi’ Kiwi Weeping Sedge
A soft fountain-like evergreen with finely-textured pale green blades and
yellow highlights. Perfect for containers and borders. Golden highlights
appear in fall.
W h40" s18" £6
Carex grayi ‘Saladin’ Morning Star Sedge
Bears the most wonderful flower seed heads that look like a medieval
weapon! This was a stunning success when we displayed at Scotland last
year. A true grassy star!
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E h16" s35" £6
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’
A stunning sedge with broad dark green strap-like leaves edged in
cream. The dense, spreading, evergreen clumps are wonderful to use as
brightening ground cover. Needs moisture.
E h10" s10" £7
Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’
This sedge has narrow green and yellow striped leaves. The arching foliage
flows out of the centre of the grass and looks great all year around,
especially against a dark companion plant.
E h24" s15" £7
Carex testacea
This golden green Carex is densely tufted. With long, olive green, changing
to coppery orange arching leaves, this grass is spectacular. Try it flowing
over the sides of a pot.
E h60" s60" £12
Cortaderia selloana ‘Silver Star’
This stunning grass has 12” - 36” long, densely tufted plumes, atop tall,
upright stalks and arching mid-green leaves. Plumes come in white, cream,
or beige-pink and appear in late summer.
E h10" s9" £7
Deschampsia flexuosa ‘Tatra Gold’
Sharp citrus-green leaves make this grass stand out among the other
plants in the border. Delicate, airy, reddish brown flowers in the early
summer.
E h16" s16" £10
Dianella caerulea ‘Cassa Blue’
The numerous baby blue flowers are a bonus to the versatility of this
Dianella. The foliage is a rich blue, and quite compact. Drought tolerant
and frost tolerant it meets all needs.
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Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’
This is considered to be one of the best festuca blue selections, retaining
its fabulous colour all season. Tan spikes appear in early summer. Excellent
for mass planting or edging.
h9" s10" £7
Festuca ‘Golden Toupee’
‘Golden Toupee’ is a compact, mound-forming grass with needle-like
leaves that are bright yellow in spring, later becoming grey-green. The
flower spikes are tinged with red.
E h36" s23" £9
Helictotrichon sempervirens
A striking, upright, bright steely blue grass forming a neat clump. A
fountain of beige panicles follows in the middle of summer. Enjoys
sunshine and well drained soil.
E h9" s12" £6
Isolepis cernua
Fun - it really is reminiscent of those fibre optic lamps back in the 1970s.
The colour is eye-catching, then the small white flowers poke out to
make a globe! Ideal in a waterside or bog garden.
E h16" s12" £6
Koeleria glauca
Tufted grass with narrow foliage, but broader and not as spiky as Festuca
glauca. Stems bear silvery green spikelets in mid summer. A great colour
to contrast with companion plants.
E h24" s18" £7
Luzula nivea
This evergreen grass produces masses of arching silvery white flowers
from early to mid summer. Its loose clumps of flat dark green leaves make
an excellent ground cover.
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h36" s48" £9
Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’
Purple Melic Grass
An upright slightly loose mid-green grass with lovely dark purple flowers
arranged in nodding spikes. Gently seeds amongst shrubs and bushes
without being invasive. Fully hardy. May go dormant in hot weather.
h54" s36" £10
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Ferner Osten’
‘Ferner Osten’ is a deciduous grass with sparse, arching yellow-green
stems and ruby red panicles fading to silver. A statement in the garden in
the autumn when the flowers are at their height.
NEW
h36" s24" £9
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Bar’
Zebra Grass
A compact form of a popular ornamental grass. Striking horizontal yellow
stripes on the foliage and burgundy flower plumes in late summer to 72”.
Very attractive with frost on.
NEW
h16" s16" £9
Molinia caerula ssp. arundinacea
‘Transparent’ Purple Moor Grass
Short green leaves while the flower stems rise to 80” when mature . The
fine, open flower panicles provide a real ‘see-through’ effect as they sway
in the wind. Will provide interest in the winter.
h23" s12" £9
Molinia caerulea ‘variegata’
Compact clumps of slightly arching bold cream and green striped leaves
with open panicles of tall pink tinged flowers. Works well when planted
in groups of three.
E h16" s9" £6
Nassella tenuissima
Formerly Stipa tenuissima. Fine, orange tinted foliage topped with
feathery silver flower plumes swaying in the wind. It is compulsory to run
them through your fingers because they are so fluffy.
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Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’
The late summer flowers are the talking point here. Fluffy, white foxtail
flowers, typical of a Pennisetum, look like so many little bunnies tails. Cute,
this is the smallest of the Dwarf Fountain Grasses.
NEW W h20" s18" £9
Pennisetum villosum ‘Nemira’
Fountain Grass
A semi-evergreen ornamental grass forming dense clumps of dark green
foliage. Masses of gently arching silvery ‘bottle-brush’ flower plumes that
grow to 36” remain attractive through winter.
NEW
h36" s48" £9
Phalaris arundinacea ‘Arctic Sun’
Gardener’s Garters
A stunning new selection of this old garden favourite, with bright gold
and green striped foliage on tall upright stems. Airy yellow flowers appear
in late summer.
NEW E
h6" s10" £8
Sesleria caerulea
Blue Moor Grass
A low clump-forming grass with metallic blue foliage. Spikes of small
purple-black flowers appear in late spring.
E h23" s18" £10
Stipa gigantea
Great specimen grass. Towering above the arching green foliage will come
large panicles of oat-like purple flowers ripening to gold or rich bronze.
Height with the flower heads can reach 5 feet.
E h16" s12" £7
Uncinia rubra
The glossy, stiff, dark mahogany leaves are a wonderful contrast to other
plants surrounding this one. Try some yellows. Decorative dark hook seed
heads in the summer.
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Sticklepath, Okehampton
Devon, EX20 2NL
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HOW TO PAY
You may pay by:Credit or debit card
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Please add Postage and Packing charges:
UK and EEC countries
We offer a fantastic service to Europe. Parcels can be easily tracked, usually arriving with you in
Europe only three days after leaving us here in the UK.
Orders for only one plant
2-6 plants
7-14 plants
15-39 plants
40+ plants
UK
£3
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£8
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Free
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£5
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TREE FERNS
All Tree ferns are priced inclusive
of delivery to the UK. We will quote
for delivery to Europe.
*For a delivery of 40 or more hostas to EEC countries, or any delivery to a non EEC country, please
email us for a quotation.
Where a Phytosanitary Certificate is required, the usual cost of £25 will be added to the rates above.
We will substitute plants if we are out of stock unless you mark your order form
‘NO SUBSTITUTES’.
If your address has changed, please tell us your previous address so we can amend our
records.
Almost all of our orders are sent out within four weeks, many much quicker. A few may exceed this
time at the height of the show season. If you would like your parcel sent by a particular date, or to
avoid holidays, please let us know. We aim to accommodate your requirements.
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INDEX
(Only Hostas are indexed, other plants are listed alphabetically)
A
Forbidden Fruit
17
Allegan Fog
33
Frosted Mouse Ears
American Halo
19
Frozen Margarita
American Sweetheart
34
Funny Mouse
B
6
35
6
G
plantaginea
34
Praying Hands
31
R
Red Alert
29
Regal Splendor
18
Baby Bunting
8
George Smith
19
Ripple Effect
Beckoning
3
Ghost Spirit
32
Rubies and Ruffles
9
24
Bedford Rise and Shine
20
Glamour
24
Big Daddy
16
S
Glory Hallelujah
15
Blue Cascade
13
Gone with the Wind
34
Satisfaction
16
Blue Circle
9
Goodness Gracious
25
Silk Road
33
Blue Hawaii
18
Great Escape
13
Blue Mammoth
18
Green Mouse Ears
28
Blue Mouse Ears
6
Guacamole
26
Blue Wu
19
Guardian Angel
18
Blueberry Muffin
10
Gypsy Rose
22
C
H
Sizzle
34
Sparkler
29
Spartan Arrow
28
Spilt Milk
14
St Paul
12
Stained Glass
26
Canadian Blue
12
Halcyon
14
Strawberry Yoghurt
Candy Dish
33
Hands Up
22
Cherry Berry
30
T
High Society
Church Mouse
7
Clifford’s Forest Fire
Clown’s Collar
26
8
D
Dance with Me
22
Dancing Queen
26
Deliverance
11
Desert Mouse
7
8
I
Iced Lemon
20
J
3
Snowden
3
Tattle Tails
21
Tea at Bettys
23
Teeny-weeny Bikini
28
Tick Tock
20
June
10
Tickle Me Pink
22
Jurassic Park
35
Titanic
27
Tom Schmid
18
Tongue Twister
28
Touch of Class
11
K
Kiwi Full Monty
15
Devon Gold
20
L
Devon Green
32
Lakeside Cha Cha
Diamonds are Forever
30
Lakeside Paisley Print
Diana Remembered
32
Liberty
27
Dinky Donna
21
Luna Moth
23
Dream Weaver
16
M
Toy Soldier
22
3
Twist of Lime
9
20
U
Ufo
27
V
Vulcan
31
Marilyn Monroe
30
18
May
21
W
El Niño
12
Minuteman
32
Wheaton Thunder
17
Empress Wu
35
O
Whirlwind
34
Winter Snow
27
E
Earth Angel
Ocean Isle
F
3
Fantasy Island
29
Orange Marmalade
Fire and Ice
32
P
Fire Island
25
Paradise Power
Fireworks
28
Patriot
31
First Frost
10
Paul’s Glory
14
26
Y
Yellow River
27
25
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VISITING US
The nursery is open from March 1st until the 31st July, Monday to Saturday 10
am to 4pm. We are very easy to find, on the old A30 to Cornwall, just follow
the brown tourist signs. We would be delighted to see you. If you are making a
special journey, then feel free to call us to check that the plants you are hoping
to buy are in stock!
The National Collection of Modern Hybrid Hostas
We have a fabulous and extensive hosta garden for you to meander around at your leisure. Ann and Roger
Bowden have amassed this over about 40 years. Designated a National Collection, you can view the mature
loitering somewhere in the garden and he will guide you to what is looking particularly spectacular at the time
of your visit. Ann and Roger have many little gems tucked away just awaiting discovery.
The RHS Garden Rosemoor is a 45 minute drive away, the NT properties of Castle Drogo, Killerton and
Knightshayes and our very own Finch Foundry in the village of Sticklepath, are all close by for a visit. We can
recommend local rivers for swimming, beaches to take the family to and you are spoilt for choice if you fancy
fresh scones with jam and clotted cream.
2014 FLOWER SHOWS
The exact dates of these shows can be found on our website www.bowdenhostas.com.
Malvern Spring Gardening Show
BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Chelsea Flower Show
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Gardening Scotland, Edinburgh
Tatton Park Flower Show
PHOTO CREDITS
The majority of the hosta photographs were taken by Ruth at the
nursery. For the other pictures our thanks to:
Richard Barker, Carol Brashear, Danny van Eechaute, Ela Janoszuk,
Fransen Hostas, Gerd Dreisbach, Gromit, Gisela Vendt,Hugo Philips,
Heemskerk Vaste Planten, Jim King, Kees Henzen, Luc Klinkhamer,
Monika Gruner-Mittag, Mike Shadrack, Marta Widomska,
Pola B Kijanska, Peter Savage, P Th Warmerdam, Paul Whittaker,
Randall Goodwin, Stefan Loehr, Shady Oaks, üte van der Putten,
Vladimir Mirka, Walters Gardens
If undelivered return to: Bowdens Sticklepath, Okehampton Devon, EX20 2NL
Hosta Garden

Better Plants - Better Gardens

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