Perennials back to top... Alyssum Aurinia saxatilis Yellow flowers in clusters show in early spring and again in the fall if sheared. Prefers gritty, well drained soil. Anenomes Anenome spp Great variations in color and shape. Do well in shade or sun, depending on variety. Forget-Me-Nots Myosotis alpestris Forget-me-nots can overtake a garden as they self seed quickly; containers will help restrict overgrowth. Ideal for under-planting with bulbs. False Rock cress Aubrieta deltoidea White, pink or purple flower are profuse on this mounding ground cover. Tolerates poor soil. Primrose Primula spp A variety of flower colours on long candelabra or short clumping stems. Evergreen foliage; thrives in shade. Shrubs & Trees & Climbers back to top... Camelia Camelia japonica Great for garden structure, waxy evergreen leaves. Flowers in all colours, hardiness varies. Clematis 'Armandii Snowdrift' Clematis This variety is evergreen. Gorgeous, fragrant, star shaped flowers cover the spear shaped leaves. Blooms again in fall. Sweet Box Sarcococca hookeriana    A medium growing evergreen shrub with fragrant  white flowers in early spring. Flowers fade to black berries. Shrub spreads on underground stems.  Bulbs back to top... Daffodil Narcissus spp Many varieties available. I grow miniature daffs - bright yellow and white works well with the purples of crocus and pansy. Hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis The dense column of star shaped flowers are highly fragrant. A wide variety of colours are available. Iris Reticulata Iris spp These richly coloured dwarf irises bloom quickly after the ground thaws. They do best in full sun.