An easy to grow mixture of 10 colourful annuals, which includes species found in our countryside during the Middle Ages such as borage, cornflowers and flax. This mixture has a blue tone base of cornflowers and echium, with added red-orange contrast provided by flax and marigolds, and lastly a touch of antique pink provided by mallow. Height 50-60cm (20-24in).
In contrast to the more usual hydrangeas with pink or blue blooms, Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' has white flowerheads. These large and paper flowerheads last until the autumn, and this easy to maintain shrub is happy planted into garden borders or large containers. With an RHS AGM, Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' is a great specimen plant for a range of garden designs, from modern minimalist to cottage and woodland gardens. Its dried flowerheads can be added to flower arrangements. Height and spread: 250cm (98).
Description for Linaria purpurea 'Cannon J Went' not available
Hydrangea arborescens 'Strong Annabelle' produces giant globes of pure white flowers which are held on extremely strong stems. It is similar in appearance to the well-liked Hydrangea 'Annabelle', but offers better wind resistance and reduced flopping for a more impressive garden display. The huge flower heads appear from midsummer through until autumn and make superb cut flowers with impressive longevity. This Sevenbark variety is ideal for cottage gardens, woodland gardens, borders or even large patio containers. Height and spread: 1.5m (5').
A superb new introduction with orange-red stems that glow beautifully in winter, even on the dullest of days. The creamy white spring flowers and glorious coral pink and apricot autumn foliage provide a long season of interest. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' is perfect for adding colour to winter gardens, woodland areas, and mixed borders. Like most Dogwoods, it is reliable and easy to grow.
Aster ericoides 'Schneetanne' produces a haze of small white daisy-like flowers with quirky pin-cushion centres from August to November extending the season of interest in your garden will please the nectar loving bees and butterflies too. The informal style of Heath Asters lends them to prairie style planting, cottage garden borders or wildlife gardens. They will also be perfect as ground cover plants in a sunny spot. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 1m (39).
What better display of hardy gernaiums than to have two varieties that complement each other perfectly? Geranium ?Rozanne? and the new Geranium ?Bloomtime?, make perfect partners when planted together.
Description for Canna x generalis 'Cannova Yellow' not available
This extraordinary shrub bears enormous spherical flower heads that contrast wonderfully with the dark green foliage. 'Pink Annabelle' is perfect in shady borders or a woodland garden, and the huge flowerheads can be used to create elegant dried flower arrangements. Height and spread: 250cm (98).
Description for Canna x generalis 'Cannova Bronze' not available
Contains a mix of the varieties: Alyssum White, Cornflower Dwarf Mix, Corn Poppy, Coreopsis Mixed, Cosmidium, Cosmos, Californian Poppy. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 30cm (12).