Illustrated List: R

Ratibida columnifera Red Midget

A striking yet seldom seen variety commonly called the 'Mexican Hat Plant'. The distinctive, black cone-heads are flanked by fiery, red and yellow petals gently slanting backwards. Easy to grow as bedding or in borders as an intriguing cut flower, even in dry sunny areas.

Red Valerian Duo

One packet each of Star Ruber Mixed and Snowcloud.

Star Ruber Mixed

A beautiful border plant beloved by bees and butterflies. Mixture contains three colours: rose, white and maroon. Plants are lightly fragrant, long flowering and may also be used as a cut flower.

Snowcloud

Attractive pure white selection. Ideal for attracting beneficial insects into the garden. Very long flowering and can be used as a cut flower.

Red Valerian Snowcloud

Attractive pure white selection. Ideal for attracting beneficial insects into the garden. Very long flowering and can be used as a cut flower.

Red Valerian Star Ruber Mixed

A beautiful border plant beloved by bees and butterflies. Mixture contains three colours: rose, white and maroon. Plants are lightly fragrant, long flowering and may also be used as a cut flower.

Rhodochiton atrosanguineum

Extremely beautiful rapid growing climber that starts flowering in June and continues until killed by frost. Delightful parasol-shaped fuchsia pink calyx with black/purple to crimson 2½in flowers within. Sunny pergolas, porches, walls. Flowers mid summer to autumn.

RHS Garden Explorers : Butterfly Mix

Attract butterflies into your garden with this special selection of flowers they really like. We are very easy to sow direct into the ground either in the border or in random blocks and by summer your garden will be filled with colour and wildlife. Height Range: 30-100cm.

Did You Know? Butterflies and moths are fussy and don't like any old flower. They all prefer special flowers for nectar and special plants for feeding their caterpillars.

RHS Garden Explorers : Marigold Naughty Marietta

I am a beautiful golden yellow flower with maroon blotches that will look very pretty at the edge of your garden. I will have tons of blooms from summer until it gets cold and frosty. You can also plant me in patio containers. Height: 25cm.

Fact - Plants use sunlight to make food.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

RHS Garden Explorers : Nasturtium Jewel of Africa

I am a giant, brightly coloured nasturtium that will wander through borders or trail around pots in your garden. You can even eat my flowers and spicy leaves in salads. Height: 20cm.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

RHS Garden Explorers : Poached Eggs

I am a bright little plant that looks just like fried egg. I am easy to grow and will produce hundreds of flowers all through the summer. Height: 15cm.

Why Not ... draw this pretty flower and see if you can name the different parts? Petal, Sepal, Anther and Stigma. The Garden Explorers website will help you.

RHS Garden Explorers : Poppy Ladybird

Lady Dotty is very proud of her bright red back and red spots. She will eat the naughty greenfly on other plants. Poppy Ladybird is very easy to grow and looks just like Lady Dotty. Height: 45cm.

Did You Know? - There are 46 species of ladybird in the British Isles - big and small, yellow, red or black and with different numbers of spots.
See how many kinds you can find and add up all the spots. Play the ladybird game at Nature Detectives.

RHS Garden Explorers : Sunflower Russian Giant

I could be the tallest flower in your garden. Can you grow the tallest, sunniest sunflower? When I have finished flowering leave the flowerheads out to feed the birds over the winter. Height: 2m+.

Did You Know? - Not all sunflowers are yellow or tall. Look for furry-looking teddy bear types, different colours and ones with several flowers on one stem.

Ricinus communis Carmencita

Large, decorative, deep brown leaves, plus early bright red flower buds and spiny seed pods. Additional Comments: These seeds are poisonous.

Ricinus communis Impala

Striking maroon/carmine young growth. Clusters of creamy yellow blooms, followed by maroon pods. Height: 90-120cm (3-4ft). Additional Comments: These seeds are poisonous.

Rodgersia pinnata

Outstanding ornamental, imposing bronze foliage. Spires of rose to red flowers.

Romneya coulteri

Especially for the back of border producing crinkled, fragrant blooms, up to 15cm (6in) across. Leathery, silver-grey foliage. Height: 180-240cm (6-8ft).

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Range : Alyssum maritima procumbens Sweet White

Absolutely glorious honey fragrance. Sprinkle seed direct into tubs, window boxes, patio areas and borders.

Height: 10-20cm (4-8in)