No cottage garden is complete without drifts of statuesque Delphiniums! Delphinium 'Black Knight' produces upright spires of indigo-blue flowers in June and July, and will often flower again in late summer. Simply stunning for adding height to sunny herbaceous borders, Delphinium flowers are also excellent for cutting for a vase indoors. The blooms are also attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. Height: 1.7m (5.5'). Spread: 75cm (30).
You might think that the 'Husker Red' in this Penstemon's name refers to the pink-white, trumpet-shaped flowers it sports during the summer, but look more closely and you'll see that its foliage, too, is ruby red. What's more, these leaves are semi-evergreen, thus giving the plant a long season of interest. As if its beauty wasn't enough, this Beard Tongue is also an extremely practical choice for cottage gardens: it is weather-resistant and seemingly immune to slugs and other pests. These qualities ensure that the magnificent plant will brighten up borders throughout the summer and beyond. Height: 50cm (1'8). Spread: 50cm (1'8).
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One of the most popular classic dahlia varieties, Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' boasts vibrant red, semi-double flowers set against the deepest, darkest foliage for one of the most striking colour combinations for your containers or garden borders. Gives equally great garden performance whether planted in borders or containers, plus the brilliant red flowers are also great for cutting and enjoying in floral displays around your home.
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.
An astonishing new variety which was crowned the Plant of the Year at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018! Hydrangea ?Runaway Bride® ?Snow White? produces up to 6 times more flowers than most other cultivars. The white blooms are blushed with just a hint of pink, creating a truly romantic display.
Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White' bears masses of small white flowers above felted, dappled leaves, attracting bees to your garden throughout the summer. Winner of a coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, this plant is perfect for providing ground cover under shrubs and trees, as well as in shady corners of the garden. This Lungwort variety is also ideal in a cottage garden or woodland setting. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 45cm (18).
Lemon Thyme is an evergreen mat-forming perennial with a potent lemon fragrance which travels through the air when brushed lightly. Lemon Thyme has a unique flavour which means that, unlike other thymes, it can be used in desserts. Any herb garden would be incomplete without this fantastic plant, which bears pink-white flowers in summer. Ideal for amateurs or experienced gardeners alike, this popular herb isn?t fussy on its location or soil. Particular useful in open areas where it will withstand wind and dry conditions. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 35cm (14).
Begonia 'Non-Stop Joy Mocca White' flowers for months; from the start of summer, well into autumn. It has lovely white flowers, and they can planted in garden borders, pots on balconies or decking, window boxes and hanging baskets.
This easy to grow Coleus Canina keeps cats, dogs, rabbits and foxes away from your garden, also known as the ?Scaredy Cat? Plant. It produces an odour that cats in particular find offensive. It will be at its most effective when planted in a sunny spot, because the odour gets stronger the hotter leaves become ? fortunately the odour is barely obvious to humans! Coleus Caninai is easy to grow and will thrive on neglect as it is a naturally drought tolerant plant. It even produces attractive blue flowers during the summer months and early autumn. Height: 45cm (18).
A new variety of Hardy Geranium. ? Bloomtime? looks simply amazing with its pale pink, veined flowers. Perfect for planting in large groups in borders where a sea of pink will appear every summer, and the again with a second flush later in the year.
This vigorous plant grows to 2 metres in next to no time, so it's no wonder it is known as the Olympian Mullein! It brings almost instant impact, bearing butter-yellow blooms all the way up its tall, magnificent stems, which grow from basal foliage of silver, felted leaves. Verbascum olympicum is fairly short lived, usually blooming in its third year and dying after its fabulous display. However, it spreads its seeds generously so new plants will replace the old. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and grows well in poor soil, requiring little maintenance. Height: 2m (6.6'). Spread: 60m (24).
Where would we be without Euonymus to brighten even the darkest corner of the garden? The variegated leaves of Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy' are dark green, splashed with golden yellow, and in cold spells the edges are tinged with pink. It is evergreen, low maintenance and grows almost anywere: in sun or semi-shade and in any soil. Height and Spread: 60cm (24).
For a focal point in your garden or patio, try this new small tree. Growing to approximately 2 metres this 'flamingo tree' is so called because the newest foliage blends from white to a pale pink, rather like the plumage of flamingoes! its branches grow upwards and gradually arch over, whilst the mature foliage is green with cream marbling. Stems will blend to orange-red over winter, before yellow catkins appear in spring, continuing the year round interest of this adorable specimen.
Elegant white flower heads rise above strap-like foliage, perched upon tall, upright stems. This eye catching new introduction is early to flower and continues to repeat bloom throughout the summer for a particularly long lasting display. Agapanthus ?Ever White? is a reliable perennial needing little attention once established.
An enchanting mix of cool shades, from icy blue to dark indigo, that will welcome the spring to your garden. These hardy bulbs are best planted in dense swathes through the front of borders, or grown as a seasonal display in patio containers.
A striking mix of elegant, lily flowered tulips. Tulip ?Elegant Mix? is a slightly more unusual collection of the traditional tulips theat we see in gardens during the spring.
Blooming in early summer, this bright and cheerful Dutch Iris is certain to brighten up your displays. Iris ?Pink Panther? is delightfully coloured in lavender pink, with a touch of gold at the centre.
An excellent mid-season Dutch variety, producing heavy crops of glossy, orange-red fruit with a delicious sweet flavour. Now available as two year old plants, you can expect to harvest 400-500g of fruit in the first year, which is 4-5 times more fruit than a standard strawberry plant would produce!