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Biennials live for 2 years, whereas perennials live for longer. As a general rule, biennial and perennial seeds should be sown in spring, but some can be sown in autumn as well. Many varieties will self-seed after flowering, giving you even more plants!
Verbena bonariensisGlandularia, Verbena patagonica Tall heads of bright, eye-catching rosy lavender, adding a tranquil tropical feel to borders. Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft). More info |
Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Blue'Geranium wallichianum 'Buxton's Variety', Hardy Geranium, Cranesbill This is definitely the star of the perennial geranium family producing flowers virtually non-stop from mid summer to early autumn. The flowers themselves are a delight, a gorgeous clear opal, or Nemophila blue with large white centres, against which the dark stamens and dark veining of the petals contrast beautifully. The plant forms an attractive clump with attractive wedge shaped, silky, deeply toothed leaves, making this a very garden worthy plant even when not in flower. It comes quite true from seed and has been given an Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. Requirements: One of the easiest perennials to cultivate, happy in sun or light shade and any free draining garden soil. More info |
Delosperma floribunda 'Stardust'Ice Plant Customer RatingThe perfect plant for that hot, dry spot in your borders or rockeries. Dwarf, shiny, deep green, almost metallic-looking succulent foliage bursts into bloom from mid May. Plants are covered with spectacular lilac-purple flowers flowers with large white centres, flowering until the first frost. Loved by butterflies. Height: 10-15cm (4-6in) More info |
Agapanthus 'Headbourne Hybrids'African Blue Lily Free flowering with large round heads of true blue flowers growing into a thick established clump. Truly hardy. Bold, attractive bulbous plants for sheltered borders, tubs, containers etc. Elegant strap shaped leaves and bunches of blue flowers on 2-3ft long sterns. The dried seed head can be used for winter decoration. There is considerable evidence that these hybrids are really hardy in many parts of the British Isles, particularly where good drainage is possible. They flower freely in their second year and generally make very good garden plants, growing into a thick established clump. Flowers mid/late summer. More info |
Penstemon x hybrida 'Lilac Frost'Beard Tongue 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. More info |
Aquilegia caeruleaRocky Mountain Columbine, Colarado Blue Columbine, Granny's Bonnet Possibly the most beautiful Aquilegia of all. With glorious light to deep blue flowers 2-3in across sometimes fetching bi-coloured with white. An excellent border perennial, grand for cutting, in bloom for several weeks and will grow in sun or light shade. Flowers late spring/early summer. Height: 30-35cm (12-14in) More info |
Nepeta nervosa 'Blue Moon'Catmint A neat, dwarf, bushy, habit, with large dense blue flower spikes, over a very long period. Quick to flower in 12-16 weeks from an April sowing. Ideal for borders and containers. Height: 30-40cm (12-16in). More info |
Streptocarpus x hybridus 'Dibley's Dragon Mixed' F1 HybridCape Primrose T&M are delighted to be able to offer this spectacular mixture. Dragon Mixed is a high quality uniform mixture in a wide range of exciting and unique colours and patterns. Bred by Streptocarpus specialist and RHS Gold medal winners Dibley's Nurseries. More info |
Primula vialiiAn utterly different and unique primula. Dainty, eye-catching, kniphofia-like flowerscape with carmine, rose and purple mingled together. Will grow in an open border but best in semi-shade. More info |
TeaselDipsacus fullonum, Dipsacus sylvestris Tall, striking, thistle-like plants with serrated leaves and large spiny flower heads. A valuable source of nectar for bees and butterflies, as well as attracting many seed-eating birds to your garden or wild flower meadow. Makes attractive, dried, cut flowers. More info |
Catananche caeruleaBlue Cupidone, Cupid's Dart An easy to raise, free flowering plant for the front of the border. The brilliant sky blue flowers are freely produced and are excellent for cutting, lasting a long time in water. They can also be dried for winter decoration. Will flower the same year from a late winter sowing. Flowers summer. Height 60cm (2ft). More info |
Thalictrum delavayiChinese Meadow Rue This choice plant will grace any border with its shimmering sprays of regal mauve with attractive creamy-yellow stamens. Ideal for cutting. Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft). More info |