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GERANIUM    

Geranium_palmatum_1.jpg (10258 bytes) - palmatum. Flowers from early summer onwards. Perhaps the most exotic of the hardy geraniums; sprays of deepest pink flowers and glossy, divided foliage. Hardy. Prefers full sun, in rich soil. Likes a sheltered position. 3ft

- maderense. Flowers from early summer onwards producing a mass of magenta pink flowers, will eventually grow a small trunk. Not as hardy as palmatum but more spectacular in flower, plants need some protection when small and in very cold weather - a layer of fleece seems to do the trick on nights threatening a hard frost.

GUNNERA

- manicata. Flowers from June to July. One of the largest hardy herbaceous plant that can be grown in the UK. Clump forming evergreen perennial with huge rhubarb like leaves and stems. Likes soil which does not dry out. Very suitable for bog gardens and looks itīs best near to water. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Hardy. Plant in rich moisture retaining soil. To 10ft

- tinctoria. Flowers from August to October. A huge plant with large, fuzzy, rounded leaves which can be up to 3ft across. Hardy. Prefers light shade, in rich boggy soil. 8-9ft