Perennial Flowers
Details of traditional English Garden perennial plants with cultivation notes.
A selection of Pink Perennials 
My selection of pink flowering English Garden perennials for your summer and autumn borders A selection of White perennials.
White flowering perennial plants for your English Garden borders. Aquilegias or Columbines for your English Garden.
Aquilegias or Columbines grown since the sixteenth century are still growing in our Gardens today. Aster or Starwort 
The Aster was also called the Starwort. The name Aster is latin for star, which is the shape of this traditional English Garden flower. Bergenia or Elephant's ears
A lovely spring flowering plant for your English Garden Black-Eyed Susan or Coneflower
The Black-Eyed Susan is found in many English Gardens, and is also the state flower of Maryland. Great for autumn borders and pots. Bleeding Hearts in your English Garden
The arching sprays of these delicate flowers will an an air of grace to your English Garden borders. Bog Garden Plants
English Garden plants for a bog garden and simple instructions on how to make one. Carnation - Classic Corsage Flower 
The name carnation comes from the Greek carnis, refering to the flower´s color. It has been grown for at least 2,000 years and is traditional in an English garden. Christmas Rose
Helleborus niger or Christmas rose was planted along the pathways and by cottage entrances to keep away evil spells. Chrysanthemums
Hardy garden Chrysanthemums add colour to your English Garden throughout the autumn to the first frosts. Cotton Lavender
Grown in English gardens since the Sixteenth century Day Lily - Short Lived but Hardy
Day lillies resemble their lily cousins but only last a day or two in bloom. English Daisies - The flower of the Fairies
English folklore records that daisies were scattered by fairies to cheer up parents whose children have died. This enchanting flower has been treasured for almost 5,000 years. English Garden Daisies
Daisies in an English garden English Garden Delphiniums
Traditional flower of an English Cottage Garden. English Garden Flowers that will attract Butterflies
English gardens have a classic charm, full of beautiful flowers and delicious smells. These are the traditional annuals and perennial flowers that attract butterflies to an English garden. English Garden Postcards Update
Send a lovely English Garden Postcard today - for free! English Lavender - Feminine Flower
English Lavender is the traditional flower of Feminine luck, worn by brides, maidens and women of all ages. It brings love and relaxation into your life. English Sweet Violet
Viola odorata or the beautiful little sweet violet, blooms in spring. Feverfew - an English Cottage Garden plant
Feverfew - a traditional English Garden herb and border plant for your English Garden. Hardy Geraniums for an English Garden
An easy to grow and low maintenance plant, the hardy geranium is a common feature in many English Gardens. Ice Plant
The Ice plant makes a dramatic contribution to your English Garden in the autumn. Ice Plant
An old fashioned hardy herbaceous perennial that brings beautiful autumn/fall colour to your English Garden. Lady´s Mantle
Alchemilla mollis or Lady´s Mantle is a very easy to grow traditonal English Garden plant with lovely leaves. Lily of the Valley or Convallaris majalis.
The history and cultivation notes on Lily of the Valley, that stalwart of the English Garden. Lupins
Growing lupins in an English Garden - with their lovely pea-like blooms and delicate scent - they look best planted in large groups. Marigolds
The English common marigold or Pot Marigold, was and is a traditional flower in every English Garden. Mulleins for an English Garden
A beautiful plant that no English Garden should be without and whats more it is very easy to grow! Peony
Peony or Paeonia officinalis has been grown in English gardens for many centuries. Pink Perennials for your English Garden
A selection of beautiful, easy to grow, pink perennials for your English Garden, with *How to grow* notes. Pinks
Old fashioned flowers to grace your English Garden Plants with silvery grey leaves for your English Garden
Use some of these silvery leaved plants to create shimmering effects in your English Garden Primroses - primula vulgaris
Primroses bring a promise of spring onto your English garden. Scabious or Pin Cushion Flower.
An "easy to grow" traditional English Garden plant. Seeds for an English Garden
If you want to start an English Garden by planting seeds, here is a guide that tells you when you can sow your seeds. Shakepeare's Flowers
Here are some easy plants to grow that were growing in English Gardens in Shakespeare´s day. Snapdragons
Use annual Snapdragons or Antirrhinums to brighten your English Garden Solomon's Seal
Solomon’s Seal sometimes called David’s Harp or Lady’s Seals - Polygonatum biflorum is an excellent plant for a shady corner of your English Garden. Sweet Rocket
A traditional old English cottage garden favourite. The English Knot Garden
Find out more about English Knot Gardens,popular since Tudor times. Verbena bonariensis
Try growing this lovely tall verbena in your English Garden - with dahlias and roses. White perennials for your English Garden borders.
A selection of beautiful perennial plants to use in a white border or anywhere else in the garden Winter aconites.
Grow Winter aconites – in your English Garden for early spring blooms. Yarrow
A very easy to grow hardy perennial for your English Garden.
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