Echinops is also recognized as globe thistles. It is a hardy perennial that can tolerate frost and heat and thrive just about anywhere but prefers full sun. It produces blue/purple bristly spherical flowers, flowering in early summer and can last for around 8 weeks and accompanying these lovely blossoms is its distinct spiny foliage. Echinops …
Butterfly Bush (Royal Red Buddleia)
This spectacular summer colour from rich conical clusters of rich purple-red panicles of blooms. The nectar-rich flowers have a splendid fragrance and attract butterflies and bees, which is why these hardy shrubs are so often called the ‘Butterfly Bush’. They are a hardy deciduous shrub and are best placed in a sunny spot and in …
Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamacecyparissus)
Santolina Chamacecyparissus are ideal in rock gardens, small borders or perfect in a basket or planters. They are mostly used for its beautiful foliage but if left untrimmed they will be covered with bright yellow small pom pom flowers in summer. The flowers are perched on stems above the foliage, which make great dried flowers. …
Penstemons – Burgundy
Penstemons are an evergreen perennial, with trumpet-shaped dark burgundy coloured flowers, blooming from late spring through autumn. Removing the flower stems once the plant has finished blooming will promote new foliage growth and a second flush of blooms. Best positioned in full sun and well drained soils. They are drought tolerant and hardy and can …
Hostas -Lime Green
Hostas are mainly grown for its beautiful large waxy leaves and looks gorgeous when grown in mass. Each plant sends up several long stalks, with white sweet scented flower buds along its length. They will handle most soil types but grow best where soil is rich and well-draining and a moist and cool environment but …
Gaura So White
The great thing about these plants is that they are low care and they thrive on neglect. Best grown in well-drained soil and in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established and will flower from early summer right through into autumn. They are a pretty hardy perennial.Plants are 40-60cm above the …
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia White Bouquet)
Buddleia White BouquetA hardy large shrub with masses of lightly perfumed white fragrant flower spikes are produced from early summer to autumn, which attract butterflies and bees. Does well in a sunny spot and tolerates coastal planting. A vigorous deciduous shrub that will withstand hard pruning to any size required to suit your garden.Plants are …
Orange Ball Shrub (Buddleia Globosa)
Buddleia GlobosaA deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub, producing sweetly fragrant bright yellow to orange flowers in spherical clusters from early summer. Best positioned in full sun to partial shade and in moist well-drained soil and a sheltered spot. It can grow to a height between 3m to 4m and wide. After flowering, prune to maintain size …
Penstemon Red
Penstemons are a herbaceous perennial, flowering from late spring through summer. Best positioned in well-drained soil and full sun. They are drought tolerant and hardy once established. These can grow to a height of 80cm and can spread to 45cm. Penstemons are perfect for growing in the middle of a mixed border. Second picture is …
Penstemon White
Penstemons are a herbaceous perennial, flowering from late spring through summer. Best in well drained soils and full sun. They are drought tolerant and hardy. These can grow to a height of 80cm and can spread to 45cm. Penstemons are perfect for growing in the middle of a mixed border. Second photo is of the …