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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!
Aquilegia x hybrida 'Royal Purple'Columbine, Granny's Bonnet, Aquilegia clematiflora, Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Royal Purple' A specially selected spurless form, producing clematis-like flowers of a deep, rich royal purple colour. Aquilegia ‘Royal Purple’ has outstanding garden performance . This hardy perennial columbine is ideal for cottage garden borders and shady woodlands. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 40cm (16"). More info |
Lysimachia atropurpureaLoosestrife A superb border plant with silver- green lanceolate foliage and many spikes of claret-red, almost black florets - a highly unusual colour in perennials. May also be used in containers or as a cut flower. More info |
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan A profusion of bright flowers up to 5in across on bushy plants. More info |
Campanula medium (Mixed)Canterbury Bells, Bellflower Masses of bells in an astonishing range of blues, whites and pinks. A gentle reminder of the cottage garden days. Flowers summer. Height 90-120cm (3-4ft). More info |
Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila f. kurilensis 'Rosea'Columbine, Granny's Bonnet, Dwarf Fan Columbine Extremely dwarf plants with attractive, nodding, rose-pink and cream flowers against unusual blue-green, fan shaped foliage. This compact Aquilegia is ideal for planting at the front of borders, in containers or alpine gardens where it will self seed to create handsome drifts. Height and spread: 20cm (8”). More info |
Astrantia major-hybrida 'Ruby Cloud'Hattie's Pincushion, Masterwort Thin upright stems, large flowers of ruby, tinged in apple green. True from seed and wonderful in the damp border. More info |
Aquilegia 'Magpie'Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness', Columbine, Granny's Bonnet The striking black bonnets of Aquilegia ‘Magpie’ make a superb contrast with the white corolla. The exquisite blooms of this classic cottage garden perennial are carried on wiry stems, set above pretty ferny foliage. This hardy Columbine is perfect for en masse in borders and shady woodland edges, and makes an attractive cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Aquilegia 'Sweet Rainbows'Columbine, Granny's Bonnet A breeding breakthrough! The result of merging a full range of top quality Aquileglas, all selected for form, colour and the best fragrance. Ideal for adding sweet scentsation to any border. More info |
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Star'Columbine, Granny's Bonnet Large long spurs of lovely fragrance. More info |
Gaura lindheimeriWhite Gaura, Lindhemier's Beeblossom Spikes of ¾in white flowers, tinged in pink. Long flowering in the border and as cut flowers. Cannot be sent to Hawaii. 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 |
Francoa sonchifolia 'Pink Giant'Bridal Wreath Reliable garden perennial with deeply lobed green leaves and spikes of large pink bicoloured petals on long flower spikes. Just as lovely in a border as in a vase. More info |