With crinkled leaves in pastel shades of green, cream, purple and pink, this low-growing ground-cover plant is fun and frothy, all ready to party! Every summer, Ajuga reptans 'Party Colour' bears flower spikes above its pretty leaves, adding violet-blue to the colour mix, and bringing a new dimension to its evergreen all-year interest. Perfect for a shady spot, Bugle is easy to grow and requires no maintenance. It's a great choice for a woodland border or for a patio container in a shady corner. Height: 20cm (8). Spread up to 50cm (20).
Whether you sow them for winter displays or late spring and summer colour, this cute Viola really packs a punch! Small flowers are borne in profusion above neat, branching stems and handsome, dark green foliage. The royal purple flowers each boast a contrasting golden face with delicate whisker-like markings.
Artemisia arborescens 'Powis Castle' is fit for a King. The RHS seems to agree, for this plant has been awarded an Award of Garden Merit or AGM. Once this Wormwood's feathery, evergreen foliage has been observed, it's easy to see why it has been granted this honour; the foliage ensures that Artemisia arborescens 'Brass Band' turns heads when it's planted in a cottage garden, a costal area or even on gravelled ground. The half-hardy perennial effortlessly combines form with function, for its Mediterranean heritage means that it tolerates hot, dry borders and patio containers exceptionally well. The plant is therefore a fantastic choice for any gardener seeking to add variety, structure and interest to their kingdom. Height: 50cm (1'8). Spread: 50cm (1'8).
An easy-to-grow annual for bedding and borders. Large frilly blooms in a mix of colours, from deep orange to cream, are long flowering and great for cutting. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Rose 'Arthur Bell' is a beautiful yellow rose, that has semi-double flowers. It is a great choice for any traditional or cottage garden, as well as being a good rose for any general residential garden.
A juicy, refreshingly sweet apple that is instantly recognisable by its deep maroon colour. Apple 'Spartan' is also an excellent pollinator for other apple trees and so is extremely useful in any collection.
A stunning addition to any garden and home, the Caladium ?Cherry Tart? shows off its deep red leaves with contrasting green edges.
Also known as Angel Wings, this caladium is a striking beauty with delicate colours and detailed foliage.
Sunflower Hearts are a fantastic low mess option with a very high calorie to weight ratio.
Commonly known as String of Hearts and it?s easy to see why! The long, trailing stems are adorned with evergreen heart-shaped leaves ? each variegated with silver and green above and dark purple undersides.
Pretty flowers on slender stems, makes Penstemon Twizzle a lovely plant for the middle and rear of cottage and priarie style, herbaceous garden borders.