Hidcote Herbaceous Collection
Hidcote Herbaceous Collection
Taking advice from the Head Gardener at Hidcote, cared for by the National Trust, this herbaceous collection is designed to give you a quick and easy example of the Red Border inspired by Hidcote, giving effortless valuable colour for in-between late Spring and early Summer.
This collection consists of 12 specially chosen plants inspired by Hidcote, and comes complete with a planting guide and wooden FSC labels to enable you to identify your plants when in your garden.
Hidcote Collection - Plant Information
(Contents may vary)
1. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Kleine Silberspinne’
Slender, striped leaves and feathery red-brown flowerheads.
Type: Ornamental grass.
Flowering time:
Late Summer to Autumn.
Height and spread: 1–1.5 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: No.
2. Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’
Sword-like foliage and flower heads of brilliant flame-red.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Summer.
Height and spread: 1.5–2.5 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
3. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’
Creamy-white striped, bright green foliage with silky brown plumes.
Type: Ornamental grass.
Flowering time:
Late Summer to Autumn.
Height and spread: 1.3 x 1.2m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: No.
4. Geum ‘Borisii’ (Two pots)
Slender stems above compact foliage with single orange flowers.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Late Spring to Summer.
Height and spread: 0.1–0.5 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: No.
5. Silene x arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’
Striking orange-scarlet, star shaped flowers in clusters.
Type: Perennial.
Flowering time: Late Spring to Autumn.
Height and spread: 0.45 x 0.3m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
6. Kniphofia ‘Papaya Popsicle’ PBR
Grassy, evergreen leaves with spikes of exotic looking flowers.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Summer to Autumn.
Height and spread: 0.5–1 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
7. Salvia ‘Royal Bumble’
Large glossy leaves, clusters of small red flowers, black berries.
Type: Perennial.
Flowering time: Late Spring to Autumn.
Height and spread: 0.5–1 x 0.5–1m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: No.
8. Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ PBR (Two pots)
Creamy coral blooms above glossy, dark, almost black foliage.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Summer.
Height and spread: 0.1–0.5 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
9. Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ (Two pots)
Japanese grass with brightly coloured foliage.
Type: Ornamental grass.
Flowering time:
Late Summer to Autumn.
Height and spread: 0.1–0.5 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
