Yesterday they were almost white, today they are light blue and tomorrow they will be deep blue. Viola hybrida 'Sorbet Yesterday Today & Tomorrow' are totally unique, as each flower rapidly changes colour as it matures.
Commonly known as the wild Tulip, this species is tough, reliable and easy to naturalise. Unlike the highly bred, shapely forms of today?s modern cultivars, Tulip sylvestris retains a carefree habit with wide, scented, golden blooms that rise upon slender stems.
The spectacular pin-striped leaves of Calathea 'Whitestar' have earned this beauty its common name of Zebra Plant. The patterned leaves have a gentle pink tint to their upper surface, and dark maroon undersides for a showy contrast.
Alstroemeria ‘Summer Silvester’ is a medium-tall variety producing elegant white blooms with splashes of creamy yellow and attractive dark flecks.
Allium 'Mount Everest' is a fabulously statuesque variety with huge flowerheads that look like exploding white fireworks. Made up of around fifty individual star shaped flowers, they form stunning globes up to 15 cm (6 in) in diameter. Easily growing to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall, the robust, straight flower stems rise up high about the broad, strap-like green foliage, and look stunning as the sway amongst other plants. Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators' the flowers are produced throughout May and June and are a favourite with butterflies, bees and other pollinating insects. As the flowerheads gradually turn to seed, they maintain their shape and will look amazing left on the plant over the winter, especially on frosty days. They're also magificent as cut flowers with there huge size creating bold, extravagant arrangements, whether still in bloom or as dried seed heads - which can last for years. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Preferring a sunny location, alliums are not too fussy about soil type and will grow well, naturalising and multiplying over the years. Clumps can be dug up and split every few years to stop them becoming congested. Supplied as 2 bulbs, size 18/20, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 1.2 m (4 ft) and width of 30 cm (1 ft).
Nandina domestica 'Blush Pink', also known as Heavenly Bamboo, is an interesting plant, that is suitable for a range of garden styles, from modern to Japanese.
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Also known as the Cape Fuchsia or Cape Figwort, this small semi-evergreen shrub originates from South Africa and is perfect for bringing a touch of the exotic to your garden. Pendent tubular, coral-orange flowers adorn tall stems throughout the summer months, providing long lasting colour in beds, borders and patio containers. Phygelius also look fantastic in mixed herbaceous borders and cottage style gardens. Phygelius 'Pheeges Festive Orange' is hardy in milder parts of the UK but may require some winter protection in colder areas. Height and spread: 60cm (24).
For exotic glamour on your patio, look no further than Gardenia 'Celestial Star'. This hardy Cape Jasmine produces pristine white, fully double blooms with tightly scrolled petals at their centre.
Crocosmia 'Firestarter' is one of the Crocosmia Firestars Series, that have been specifically bred for their fiery bicolour flowers. It has arching flower stems, with funnel shaped, yellow blooms, each with orange edging, and sword shaped foliage.