Iris reticulata Blue is a dwarf, early flowering iris that is a native of mountainous parts of Russia, Turkey and Iran. Narrow, erect foliage gives rise to richly coloured flower stems with vibrant cobalt blue blooms that have a bright golden yellow and white markings along the centre of each petal, giving them an orchid-like look. Appearing in March and April, the flowers are loved by bees and a host of other pollinators that appreciate the early source of nectar, and each one carries a wonderful fragrance. Iris reticulata make a wonderful display when planted together in pots and they also work well in rock and gravel gardens or try them as a gorgeous centrepiece for your patio table. Preferring well drained soil and a sunny location, they will happily naturalise and spread, returning bigger and better every year. The bulbs can be lifted and divided in autumn. Supplied as 25 bulbs, size 5/7 ready for planting in autumn, growing to a height of 15 cm (6 in) and spread of 10 cm (4 in).
Scilla campanulata Blue, better known as the Spanish bluebell, is a long-standing favourite that will strike a cheerful note in your garden in spring. It produces clumps of lavender-blue, bell-shaped flowers, each with a centre of pretty blue anthers and a darker hue to the petal spines. Flowers grow around the whole stems, which are tubular and upright. Blooming in April and into May, these hardy bulbs can create an enchanting carpet of nodding blue flowers when naturalised in drifts through grassy or wooded areas. They are equally effective as underplanting for hedges or shrubs, or for adding interest to borders before summer interest appears. Scilla campanulata Blue is also ideal for growing in containers and makes a beautiful cut flower. Fully hardy, resilient and easy to grow, the bulbs form clumps with a height and spread of up to 45cm. By early to mid-summer, the foliage dies back and the plants lie dormant through autumn and winter, re-emerging the following spring in ever-greater numbers. The clumps produce small offsets, which can be divided and replanted in the summer to encourage a wider spread or for populating new areas. Best planted in groups, combine your Scilla campanulata Blue with bright yellow daffodils for a wonderful contrast. Supplied as a pack of 20 bulbs, size 6/7 ready for planting in autumn.
With their intense indigo blue colour and sweetly fragrant perfume, Scilla nutans - English bluebells - boldly herald the arrival of spring and the onset of warmer weather. These bee-friendly blooms are great for attracting wildlife to your garden. A perennial woodland favourite, the bulbs will naturalise easily to form clusters of cheerful, nodding flowers on bright-green foliage each spring. Scatter the bulbs through grass or wooded areas and plant them where they fall for a naturalistic effect; or place them in a shady spot at the base of a hedge or around the bases of trees, where they will naturalise easily, just like in the wild. Reaching a height of 25cm, this truly native British bluebell makes an attractive addition to garden beds and borders - a punchy contrast to other spring-flowering bulbs or perennials and a great choice for a traditional cottage garden feel. They look equally stunning in containers for your patio or decking and are wonderful in a vase. They will return with bigger and better displays every year. Fully hardy, they can be left in the ground or lifted after flowering to divide large clumps for replanting. Supplied as a pack of 15 bulbs, size 7/8 ready for planting in the autumn.
The Pitchoune range of agapanthus has been grown to have a much more compact habit than most others, but still retaining the large flower clusters and sturdy stems of their taller cousins. Strap-like bright evergreen leaves form in low clumps and give rise to gorgeous, exotic looking sky blue flowers in June and July, and the naturally compact nature of 'Scarery Blue' make it the perfect plant for growing in containers, where it'll look fantastic on a patio or balcony and it's also quite at home toward the front of a border or in a rockery. Like all agapanthus, Pitchoune varieties love rich, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade, and they tolerate drought well. Although hardy to -5°C, some protection will be needed during the coldest winters. Provide a thick mulch in autumn to protect the plants again the hardest frosts, or bring container grown plants under cover. Supplied as an established plant in a 9cm pot, ready for planting, growing to a height of 30cm (1ft) and spread of 50cm (1½ft).
Blue Wisteria dripping off porches, archways and the frontages of country cottages is a wonderful sight of spring and early summer and fills the air with sweet heady perfume. Wisteria grow vigorously and can reach heights of 10m if left unchecked but can be pruned to restrict if space is limited. The plant is easy to grow - just give it in a sunny spot with support to allow the twining stems to climb - trellises and pergolas are perfect for this. Once established you'll enjoy a profusion of fragrant blossom from April to June and the bean-like seed pods that follow are a lovely bonus. Pruning is easy, just shorten the new growth in August and again the following February.
A charming lilac-blue rose that will bring delightful colour and a light fragrance to your garden. Taking you back to the days of the traditional rose, 'Blue Moon' is a popular Hybrid Tea rose with beautiful lilac-blue blooms and a pleasant fragrance, making it a garden rose not to be missed. An easy-to-grow rose with strong robust growth and dark green glossy leaves, it's perfect for beds and borders and naturally resistant to many problems associated with roses - a great choice for novice and experienced gardeners alike. Sometimes described as a 'blue' rose, 'Blue Moon', will flower through summer and into autumn, giving you many months of super colour in your garden. The pastel-toned, single rose buds are held on strong, upright stems, which makes them ideal for cutting too - so you can fill your home with the fragrance of this floral beauty too! The sturdy plants are also compact, and are equally stunning whether grown in a border or a large container - in fact they're perfect in a pot on the patio. this is a rose bush that will captivate everyone who sees it! Supplied as an established plant in a 3L pot, ready for immediate planting. H80cm x W80cm, flowers June - September.
Scabiosa caucasisca 'Fama Deep Blue' is a beautiful garden favourite that will make a perfect addition to your garden. Flowering over a long period, from June through to October, you are guaranteed you a spectacular display every year. The unique deep lavender-blue blooms sit proudly above its gorgeous green foliage. Thanks to its tall and straight stems, this Scabiosa caucasisca is perfect for cutting and bringing into your home, so you can enjoy its rich colour indoors. 'Fama Deep Blue' will thrive in a sunny and sheltered position in your garden, either in a border surrounded by other vibrant colours, or in a pot on your patio being the star of the show. Scabiosa caucasisca's are a perennial that is recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', thanks to its flowers that are a favourite with butterflies and bees and 'Fama Deep Blue' is no exception as it will attract a whole host of beneficial pollinators to your garden. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to pot on or plant out.
If you want to grow a plant that will get tongues wagging, try this African lily. There's nothing finer than a large Agapanthus in full flower at the height of summer, creating an eruption of brilliant blue. Its head-turning blooms perch on lofty stems in mid and late summer, adding a Mediterranean touch to borders or to patio. It's the perfect plant for an ornate container and with a little care will last a lifetime. Even before the flower stems appear the bright green strap-like leaves are a lovely sight and heighten the expectation of the blooms to come from midsummer. Then as summer moves into autumn, agapanthus continues to provide interest long after the flowers fade as the sculptural form of its seed heads. Simply place in a sunny spot and enjoy this African native in your garden over summer! Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out once all risk of frost has passed.
Rarely offered for sale and new to our range, this is your chance to get a superb, long flowering perennial plant that will fill your garden with vivid blue flowers. Malva 'Primley Blue' is a compact perennial Mallow, growing to around 1m (3-4ft) and producing a spectacular show of blue flowers from June to October. Its lobed, green leaves are also an attractive feature being roughly heart-shaped, bringing texture and form to your garden. Perfect for growing in a pot, particularly if your soil is on the heavy side, your mallow will form a mound of dark-veined, blue flowers for a long period. An easy plant to grow for even beginner gardeners, 'Primley Blue' is reliable and fully hardy, returning to your garden year after year. Supplied as 3 x established plants, in 9cm pots, ready for immediate planting. Dormant November to March.
Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit' is a unique, perennial dwarf Sea Holly which produces dozens of unusual spikes of flowers that are a favourite for cutting, whether fresh or dried. Naturally compact, plants are ideal when situated at the front of a border in full sun and also perform beautifully in pots and containers, where that can be mixed in with other plants for a summer display to remember! The thimble-sized, metallic-blue flowers are surrounded by a collar of short spikes and are carried on short, blue stems that rise from the clump of rounded basal leaves in summer and early autumn to fill your pots and borders with colour and texture. Each thistle-like head is composed of many smaller flowers, each of which provides a valuable nectar source for pollinating insects so naturally plants are very attractive to insects. The masses of metallic-blue flower sprays remain attractive for weeks, shrugging off inclement weather and drought (when established) and look spectacular when grown in a gravel garden or seaside garden - their natural habitat! For drying, pick stems just as the flower clusters open fully, and hang upside down to dry in a warm, dark place. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to pot on or plant out as the weather warms. Note plants are dormant October - March so may show no leaves in the pot.
Create interest all summer long with this gorgeous blue flowering Geraniumis. Perfect for planting underneath rose bushes and at the front of borders, it is one of those invaluable plants that not only looks good but is perfect for almost any situation. This hardy perennial is easy to grow and will not disappoint when it comes into bloom. From early late spring, 'Johnson's Blue' produces beautiful lavender-blue blooms that stand out amongst the dense mid green leaves. Flowering until August, it spreads to form a mound of foliage that is excellent for suppressing weeds. This Geranium will do well in both a sunny or partly shaded position in your garden, just plant it in some fertile and well-drained soil. Requiring almost no maintenance, you can propagate them by cutting them back after they have flowered and then divide them in either early autumn or early spring. It is also recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators', thanks to its flowers that are a favourite with butterflies and bees. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant.
Introduced in 2019, this beautiful perennial soon became one of our favourites. As soon as we first saw this Veronica, we knew that our customers would love it. Veronicas produce one of the clearest blues available in perennials, and these fascinating flower spikes are also topped with green, making this one of the most eye-catching plants you will ever see. Veronica 'Ulster Blue Dwarf' is a compact variety of speedwell which easily fills gaps in flower borders and is ideal in pots and containers where you can make the most of its absolutely stunning flower colour. With the lance-shaped foliage forming a delightful mound, Ulster Blue Dwarf will give your garden year-round interest and immediately commands attention. Its long-lasting colour is never overpowering, so everyone will notice your garden! Speedwells are easy to grow in any moist but well-drained, reasonably fertile soil, preferably in full sun although they will tolerate partial shade, making them a great addition to those areas that can be a little tricky - placed near the front of the border, they'll thrive. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to be potted on or planted out. Plants reach 20-30cm when in bloom. Note plants are dormant October - March so may show no leaves in the pot.