Ipswich Pinks were made famous by Joseph Sangster, the breeder and proprietor of T&M from 1913-52. They create a solid mass of colour in pinks, reds, bicolours and white, above blue foliage that is close and tightly knit. Ground smothering weed suppressors, they remain evergreen (blue). Floriferous and fragrant, they are welcome cut flowers and a necessity for the cottage garden, border or rock garden, being also suitable for edging or walls. A hardy perennial, they grow to a height of 23cm (9in) and can spread 60-70cm (24-30in). Flowering extends from late spring till the end of summer.
Liven up your summer bedding displays with this unusual annual. Silene colorata 'Pink Pirouette' boasts pretty, pale pink flowers with spoon-shaped petals.
Hollyhocks have long been a cottage-garden classic, thriving in a sunny position and introducing an impressive vertical accent to planting schemes with their high-impact tall stems and large flower spikes. Hollyhock 'Halo Perfect Pink' is a stunning mixture of pink varieties which have a showy contrasting halo around the centre of each bloom.
Low-growing, evergreen, ground cover plant, that is covered in bright pink flowers from spring to autumn. Ideal in borders, rockeries and patio containers. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 30cm (12). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.