Anaphalis margaritacea
Ideal for gravel gardens, this woolly-leaved perennial enjoys a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Its papery white flowers are excellent for drying, lasting for many years. Find out how to grow Anaphalis margaritacea Common Name: Pearly ... [... more]
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Aconitum x cammarum 'Bicolor'
An unusual and eye-catching variety of aconitum with glossy, dark green, lobed leaves. In mid to late summer, attractive loose panicles of violet-blue and white flowers are borne. A compact, tuberous perennial, plants can grow up to 120cm in ... [... more]
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Helenium 'Waldtraut'
Heleniums were in vogue in the Edwardian era but sadly fell from popularity until recent times when a stream of new varieties from the Continent helped to revive interest in these attractive perennials. 'Waldtraut' has golden yellow daisy-like ... [... more]
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Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby'
This evergreen perennial is an excellent plant for winter interest. It was raised at Bressingham and is an outstanding variety with tough leaves and deep ruby-purple flowers in winter. Elephant's ears are tough plants that prefer moist but ... [... more]
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Euphorbia oblongata
This is a vigorous herbaceous perennial with dark green leaves that have pale green veins. The flowers are a vibrant lime green colour and have an attractive branching habit. The flowers are perfect for use in flower arranging. It prefers a ... [... more]
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Lathyrus latifolius 'White Pearl'
Find out how to grow Lathyrus latifolius 'White Pearl' Common Name: Everlasting Pea Cultivar: 'White Pearl' Despite its lack of scent, this perennial relative of the sweet pea is justifiably popular for its masses of pure white flowers. One of ... [... more]
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Agave americana
The Century Plant, as it is sometimes known, eventually forms an enormous rosette of stiff, dangerously pointed leaves. It is a succulent border perennial that does not develop permanent woody stems, and is regarded by many as an indoor or ... [... more]
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Aquilegia bertolonii
A very pretty perennial useful for the rockery or front of the border with dark green, glaucous foliage, and attractive blue flowers in early summer. Find out how to grow Aquilegia bertolonii Common Name: Columbine Species: bertolonii Genus: ... [... more]
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Aruncus aethusifolius
A delightful, compact perennial ideal for the rock garden or front of the border with fern-like leaves and bearing small white flowers in showy, many-flowered panicles in early summer. This plant grows well in partial shade and is drought ... [... more]
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Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn'
Previously known as 'Garnet'. Penstemons are superb value they are perennials with the flower power of bedding plants, but can be left permanently in the ground, at least in areas without severe winter weather. Elsewhere take cuttings in late ... [... more]
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Phlox paniculata
There are 67 species of phlox, including annuals and shrubs. This species is an erect herbaceous perennial with oval or lance-shaped leaves. Clusters of flowers appear from summer to mid-autumn, from white to deep lilac. This elegant perennial is ... [... more]
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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Heavenly Blue'
Find out how to grow Penstemon heterophyllus 'Heavenly Blue' Penstemons are better known as summer-flowering border perennials, but the genus includes a few woody shrublets which are perfect for rock gardens and front-of-border positions. P. ... [... more]
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