Flowering in just 3 1/2 months. Particularly good for patio, cool greenhouse or conservatory where the evocative sweet fragrance of the bluey-lilac, 10cm (4 inch) trumpet blooms fills the air. Height: 30-45cm (12-18in)
UK Exclusive. One of the very best delphiniums from seed, equal in quality to expensive cutting-raised plants. The tall, sturdy stems of Delphinium Centurion Lilac Blue Bicolour are covered in truly stunning bi-coloured blooms with triple-layered petals in lilac and blue shades with a white central 'bee'. (Flowers from July to September in its first year if sown before the end of February)
Probably the most winter-hardy, resilient Penstemon we have ever found! Bushy mounds of deep green foliage are enhanced by unusual frosty white, bicoloured blooms. Flowers throughout the summer in borders or large containers
An easy to grow annual lupin that flowers just 12 weeks after sowing, continuing through to September if deadheaded. Short flower spikes have a sweet pea like fragrance. Ideal for sowing in large drifts.
Lilac 'Palibin' is a lovely scented shrub, that is covered in panicles of small lavender-pink flowers, during May and June. It is perfect for planting near windows and doors, or close to garden paths so the pleasant aroma can be enjoyed. This variety of Lilac is compact and slow growing. It will grow to a maximum height of 1.5 metres and likes to be in full sun. A great flowering shrub for cottage gardens. Height and spread: 1.5m (5').
Bees and butterflies love the lavender-blue, nectar-rich flowers of Lilac 'Katherine Havemeyer'. Gardeners love this shrub too, for its graceful hanging flower clusters, delicious fragrance, heart-shaped leaves, and because it is such an easy shrub to grow and maintain. Syringa vulgaris grows quickly in a sunny spot and attracts many beneficial insects to the garden. Height: 7m (23'). Spread: 7m (23').
Lilac 'Superba' is extremely versatile, ideal for training into a scented, colourful hedge or for growing against a wall. Its compact habit means it can also be used in large patio containers and small gardens, and this deciduous shrub is covered in delicate clusters of subtle pink, tubular flowers in late spring. The striking flowers of Syringa subsp. microphylla 'Superba' give out an irresistible fragrance. Height and spread: up to 3.5m (11').
This dwarf, compact lilac features super fragrant soft lilac pink flowers and is unusually late-flowering, so it bridges the gap from spring into summer. A relatively low maintenance shrub which is great for borders and large containers. It's attractive to bees, butterflies and birds, and also makes a great cut flower. Height 1.2-1.8m. Spread 1.2-1.8m. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.
Penstemons are prized for their showy display of bell-shaped blooms that seem to last and last! This compact, bushy variety bears dazzling white flowers, with a hint of delicate lilac at the outer edges.
Clusters of red buds open to reveal a mass of exquisitely perfumed lavender-pink flowers in May and June. Compact and slow growing, this pretty lilac tree is perfectly suited to borders and patio containers. Height: 1.5m (5'). Please note ? Lilac Dwarf Standard supplied in insiduous state, baring no leaves on arrival.