The large spreading nature of this deciduous shrub provides impact and structure to a garden, used predominantly as a specimen plant. Weigela ?Candida? has tall arching stems which give it a real presence and should be given plenty of space to allow the branches to arch to the ground, which in May through to June are covered with elegant, tubular white flowers. The nectar rich blooms make this an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, attracting a vast array of pollinating insects. Height and spread: 2.5m (8?).
A rare treat for any garden enthusiast, Acnistus australis 'Blue Angel's Trumpet' will give you a magnificent display of true blue trumpet shaped flowers during the summer. This tender, semi evergreen shrub is best suited to a conservatory or sunny patio as it will need to be brought in over the winter to protect it from frosts, but whilst it is in season it is certainly an impressive impact plant. The 2 - 3 inch (5 - 8 cm) blooms are produced in abundance and hang along the entire length of the branches, standing out beautifully against the dark green foliage. Stand a pot at the back of a flower border too and let it become the backdrop for your summer display.
Here's an amazing plant that can transform a damp, shady, neglected corner of the garden with its great beauty. 'Great' is an appropriate description as this is the largest of all the blue Hostas. It will slowly grow to form enormous clumps with grey-blue leaves up to 40cm (1'4) long. In early summer it produces white flowers on erect stems which grow up to 1m (3'3) high. Hosta 'Blue Angel' holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its excellent garden performance. Plantain Lilies prefer moist soil and a shady location. Height: 90cm (3'0). Spread: 1.2m (4'0).
This truly unique hydrangea comes from a development in recent breeding which boasts stunning colour and flower shapes. Bursts of unusual purple-pink-blue flowers are produced on dark, almost black stems - and the colours look different every time you look at it! This hydrangea plant will provide total colour coverage from June to November once established. The perfect hydrangea for gardeners looking for incredible garden performance, really unusual colour-changing flowers and something different to plant in borders and large containers this season.
If you?re looking for a beautiful variety that?s easy to grow, Nigella damascena 'Persian Jewels' is a fantastic choice. Affectionately know as Love-in-a-Mist, this pastel colour combination blooms with marvellously intricate flowers in hues of soft pink, blue and white above airy fennel-like foliage.
Exquisite fragranceSuperb cut-flowerExquisitely fragranced rosette blooms of purest pink with many petals. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
One of the easiest and prettiest cottage garden plants to grow. Flowers bloom throughout summer in a wonderful array of colours. Great for cutting and drying. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 25cm (10).
Rich ruby-red, almost pink tubular flowers are borne in late spring on this compact deciduous shrub. Attractive to bees, Weigela 'Red Prince' has a neat, rounded habit and is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and containers.
Alluring, showy and irresistibly tactile - Senecio 'Angel Wings' is a new foliage plant with huge appeal! The large, silvery leaves are covered in a soft, silky down that makes this plant capable of withstanding salt laden winds and hot, dry conditions once established.
Commonly known as Indian Pink this perennial makes an unusual addition to patio planters and borders, flowering well in a full sun location. Mulch well over winter and the plant will grow again the following spring.
Hardy Fuchsia 'Angela' is a garden darling with dangling, violet-purple blooms and bright crimson sepals, from June right through to autumn! This compact variety has been trained on a trellis to create a fabulous patio plant, but would work equally well in borders, either as a bush or standard trained Fuchsia.