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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!
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 |
Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'Fern-leaf Yarrow Achillea ‘Cloth of Gold’ is an indispensible border plant, with flat, plate-like, mustard yellow flower heads carried above finely-cut, ferny foliage. This free flowering perennial is undemanding and easy to grow, making a bright splash of summer colour in borders and meadows. Achillea flowers make a charming cut flower and can be dried for everlasting flowers too. Height: 1.5m (59"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info |
Meconopsis betonicifolia 'Hensol Violet'Himalayan Blue Poppy, Tibetan Blue Poppy Indulge yourself by growing this rare, mauve form of the exquisite Himalayan Blue Poppy. Scintillating, silky blooms aloft downy foliage give an absolutely breathtaking effect when planted in groups in shady borders and woodland areas. A collector's item for the border. Prefers a deep, moist, loamy soil in part shade. More info |
Hellebore (Christmas Rose)Helleborus niger Surprise your friends and neighbours with an arrangement of Christmas roses for the festive season! Beautiful blooms at a time when little else is available. From seed you can have a group quite close together in a way which would cost you a great deal if you bought the plants. They flower in about three years from seed and invariably produce stronger, healthier plants. More info |
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Star'Columbine, Granny's Bonnet Large long spurs of lovely fragrance. More info |
Tropaeolum speciosumFlame Nasturtium, Flame Flower, Flame Creeper Flame Flower. Gorgeous scarlet flowered climber. Climbs to 180-300cm (6-10ft). 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 |
Salvia patensGentian Sage A classic border plant, ideal for adding a cool blue drift to your planting schemes. The attractive, large blue hooded florets are borne on erect stems above toothed foliage. First year flowering, blooms throughout the summer into autumn. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in). More info |
Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue'Gentian Sage An outstanding plant, which is a variant to the Mexican species. Exquisite large pale blue, hooded flowers on erect stems. Superb in borders, greenhouse or conservatory, and in milder areas tubers can be left outside. Otherwise simply lift plants in the autumn and store similarly to Dahlia tubers until spring, when you can plant them outside again. Height: 60-75cm (24-30 inches). More info |
Salvia DuoSalvia patens, Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue', Gentian Sage Collection includes the following varieties; Salvia patens - a classic border plant, ideal for adding a cool blue drift to your planting schemes. The attractive, large blue hooded florets are borne on erect stems above toothed foliage.Salvia patens 'Cambridge Blue' - exquisite large pale blue, hooded flowers on erect stems. Superb in borders, greenhouse or conservatory, and in milder areas tubers can be left outside. More info |