Sissinghurst Herbaceous Collection
Sissinghurst Herbaceous Collection
Taking inspiration from Sissinghurst Castle Garden, cared for by the National Trust, this herbaceous collection is designed to give you the look and feel of the famous White Garden at Sissinghust and includes a range of green tones along with silvers and greys, and texture to extend the impact throughout summer.
This collection consists of 12 specially chosen plants inspired by Sissinghurst, and comes complete with a planting guide and wooden FSC labels to enable you to identify your plants when in your garden.
Sissinghurst Collection - Plant Information
(Contents may vary)
1. Delphinium ‘Galahad’
Pure white flower spikes
above soft green, finely cut foliage.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Summer.
Height and spread: 1.5–2.5 x 0.5–1m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: No.
2. Thalictrum Splendide White PBR
Frothy clouds of white flowers
above lacy green leaves.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Summer.
Height and spread: 1.5–2.5 x 0.5–1m.
Sun: No.
Shade: Partial.
3. Iris ‘Cliffs of Dover’
Sumptuous white blooms
with sword shaped leaves.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time:
Late Spring to early Summer.
Height and spread: 0.5–1 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
4. Phlox paniculata ‘Mount Fuji’
An abundance of fragrant, white flowers
on tall stems.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Summer.
Height and spread: 0.5–1 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
5. Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’
Large, brilliant white, orange-centred
flowers above mid-green foliage.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time:
Mid Summer to early Autumn.
Height and spread: 0.5–1 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
6. Astrantia major ‘Large White’
Green-white flowers surrounded by
white bracts, tipped with green.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Summer.
Height and spread: 0.5–1 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
7. Iris ‘White Swirl’
White flowers on upright stems
above narrow, grassy foliage.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Early Summer.
Height and spread: 0.5–1 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
8. Geranium sanguineum ‘Album’
Pure white, cup-shaped flowers above
low mounds of dark green leaves.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Summer.
Height and spread: 0.5–1 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
9. Hosta ‘Royal Standard’
Heart-shaped, light green foliage
with spikes of fragrant white flowers.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Summer.
Height and spread: 0.5–1 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial.
10. Adiantum pedatum ‘Imbricatum’
Dwarf fern with fronds tinged pink
developing to lime green.
Type: Fern.
Height and spread: 0.1–0.5 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: No.
Shade: Partial or full.
11. Vinca minor f. alba ‘Gertrude Jekyll’
Trailing stems with green leaves
and pure white flowers.
Type: Perennial.
Flowering time: Spring to Autumn.
Height and spread: 0.1 x 0.5–1m.
Sun: Yes.
Shade: Partial to full.
12. Pulmonaria ‘Sissinghurst White’
White flowers and mid-green leaves
attractively marked with paler spots.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Flowering time: Spring.
Height and spread: 0.1–0.5 x 0.1–0.5m.
Sun: No.
Shade: Partial to full.
