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 …
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 …
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 …
Penstemons Electric Blue (Penstemon Heterophyllus)
These Penstemons have outstanding vivid blue colour tubular flowers. It blooms for 4 weeks or more over summer. A half hardy perennial that has multiple stems with branched spikes and responds well to dead heading to promote new growth. Prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade and well-drained soils and can grow to a …
Sea Holly (Eryngium)
Eryngium also known as Sea Holly, these perennials are a lovely addition to your border, the flowers (bright blue-steel) will bloom from summer through to autumn and these will make excellent dried flowers. Eryngiums are tolerant of drought, wind, salt spray and sand soils. Best positioned in full sun and moist soil and good drainage …
Gypsophila (Paniculata)
A popular filler for bridal bouquets or to add to a bunch of roses to create a softer touch and they also make excellent cut flowers. The delicate stems of white double flowers add a delightful airy grace to any summer border. This perennial is best planted in full sun to partial shade, in moist …
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus)
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’) is a popular modern landscaping plant, a low growing perennial with purplish-black grass like leaves. In spring to early summer the flowers are like pink bells. These are great in containers, along borders or around paths. They prefer well-draining rich, moist soil and full sun to part shade. A …