Ranunculus to Ruta

Rhodochiton atrosanguineum

Purple Bell Vine

A deciduous perennial climber with slender stems producing heart-shaped, rich green leaves. Long, pendant stalks bear unusual tubular reddish-purple to black flowers, with lighter rose-pink calyces. It blooms from summer to autumn and makes an...

Rudbeckia hirta

Black Eyed Susan

This is the true wild Black Eyed Susan, with single, yellow-gold, daisy-like petals and black centre. A short-lived perennial that can be sown as an annual. Blooms the first season with an early spring sowing. Plant it in the background of the...

Rudbeckia hirta 'Irish Spring'

Rudbeckia 'Irish Spring'

Rich, golden blooms are highlighted by prominent green central cones. Beautiful in borders and as cut flowers. Usually grown as an annual. Height 30in (75cm).

Ruta graveolens

Rue, Herb of Grace

Blue grey rather lacey foliage.A most decorative plant for the herb garden. Has long been used medicinally. Strong scent. Sun. Light and poor soil. Leaves can be SKIN IRRITANT and/or make skin HYPERSENSITIVE to sunlight. Ht 60cm

Ranunculus acris

Buttercup

Flowers bright yellow April-September. Habitat: old pastures. Ranunculaceae. Ht 60cm

Ratibida columnaris 'Prairie Yellow'

Prairie Coneflower 'Prairie Yellow'

When you see these prairie plants in bloom, with their red and gold petals and tall, prominent center cone, you’ll see why they’re called 'coneflower'. Flowers summer to fall, in full sun. Takes drought, too. Attractive to butterflies and...

Ratibida columnifera

Prairie Coneflower; Mexican Hat

Prairie Coneflower is one of the easiest native wildflowers to propagate from seed. Also known as Mexican hat, it grows well in dry meadows and well-drained gardens with full sun.

Rhinanthus minor

Yellow Rattle

Seeds 'rattle' in pods when ripe. Flowers yellow May-August. Habitat: grasslands. Scrophulariaceae. Ht to 50cm

Rosa chinensis 'Angel Wings Miniature'

Rose 'Angel Wings Miniature'

Roses from seed which flower in the same year! Yes, it's true. The semi-double and single blooms are produced in white and shades of pink. They are delightfully different and will flower for many years. Height 12in (30cm); spread 12in (30cm).

Rubia tinctorium

Madder

A rare plant yielding the best red dye from its extensive root system. Best to grow with some support. Well-cultivated soil. Ht sprawling

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Bravado'

Rudbeckia 'Bravado'

A bright, daisy-like bloom which will flower in the first year if sown early. An excellent 'end of summer' plant. Height 3 feet (90cm).

Scatter seeds where they are to grow when the last frosts are over.

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'

Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm'

Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers bear a dark centre. This spectacular variety adds bright, long-lasting colour to any perennial flower bed.

Rudbeckia fulgida 'White Swan'

Rudbeckia 'White Swan'

Splendid coneflowers on top of strong, well-branched plants. An excellent xeroscape plant. Great for landscaping, planted in borders beside varieties such as Phlox, Shasta Daisy, Monarda, Purple Coneflower or Yarrow. Cones dry well for flower...

Rudbeckia purpurea 'Brilliant Star'

Rudbeckia 'Brilliant Star'

Large, bright rose daisy flowers wtih prominent discs. Excellent border plants, and lovely in floral arrangements. Grows approx 4 feet (120cm).

Sow March-April outdoors, flowers August - October.