Anthemis arvensis
A short-lived, clump-forming annual shaggy, green, ferny foliage, and producing numerous daisy-like flowers with white petal and a bright golden centre. A good plant for naturalised plantings or wild flower meadows. Find out how to grow Anthemis ... [... more]
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Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride'
Gaura 'The Bride' forms a mat of soft foliage that contrasts beautifully with the delicate white flowers held on long thin stems. It has a wild slightly unkempt look that suits natural style plantings. This makes it a good plant for a cottage ... [... more]
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Centaurea scabiosa
This perennial, purple-flowered relative of the cornflower is a British native and good for using in wildflower plantings. In the wild, it is usually found in dry, chalky, grassy fields and rough ground, but is tolerant of a wide range of soils. ... [... more]
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Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination'
This elegant, self-supporting perennial is loved by bees and florists alike. Tapering spires of mauve flowers appear in July-August, and associate particularly well with grasses in prairie-style plantings. Situate plants in fertile, moist soil ... [... more]
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Alnus rubra
The large leaves and long catkins that festoon the branches in early spring make this a handsome medium-sized tree. It is a good choice for water-side plantings as it enjoys moist soil. Its soft wood was used by native Americans for making ... [... more]
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