Plants

1 Pachysandra terminalis

Evergreen perennial with glossy, leaves and erect spikes of small flowers in spring. May – June. 20-30cm. RHS H5, USDA 4a-9b†.

2 Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Woodstock’

Hardy bulb that can be potted up early and brought indoors to flower in January. March – April. 5cm. RHS H4, USDA 3a-7b.

3 Helleborus lividus ‘White Marble’

This beautiful Majorcan species is tender, but can be enjoyed outside in a container you can move inside. February – May. 30cm. USDA 8a-9b.

4 Dryopteris erythrosora var. prolifica

This prolific copper shield fern is evergreen in mild winters. 60cm. AGM*. RHS H4, USDA 6a-9a. Sweet violet with distinctive, sweetly scented, purple flowers. March – April. 10-30cm. USDA 4a-9b.