Such a delicate looking plant, but Corydalis 'Beth Evans' is a tough old thing, perfect for livening up a shady spot in the garden. It's easy-to-grow with eye-catching spires of coral-pink blooms in late spring. Attractive foliage too, which is tinge...

Perennial Viola 'Arkwright Ruby' has flowers of gorgeous shades of glowing coppery, ruby-crimson fading to terracotta. The medium sized flowers are fragrant too. Violas are plants with real personality and they can't help but lift you as you see...

This is the stunning Celandine 'Brazen Hussey'. The yellow flowers stand out beautifully against the dark-bronze polished foliage from early spring. It's good for under-planting trees and shrubs or alongside a hedge. Also works well in large con...

Narcissus 'Pheasant's Eye' has to be my favourite Daffodil. In addition to being beautiful, it is late-flowering, so it flowers after most varieties have finished, in April and May. This variety grows well in the ground and containers and the flowers...

The Snake's Head Fritillary is an attention grabbing bulb which is classed as native, although Gerard (1597) says it was introduced by his friend Jean Robin. It flowers in March and April and can be cut for the vase. Although mostly purple, occasiona...