Clematis 'Petit Faucon'
Unlike most other clematis, 'Petit Faucon', also known as 'Evisix' is non-clinging. It is perfect for the border or for growing through roses. Its deep blue flowers appear from mid-summer to mid-autumn and twist slightly as they open. Find out ... [... more]
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Salvia patens
Salvia patens is a tender, tuberous rooted tender perennial from Mexico. It has the most alluring, deep blue flowers. Each flower appears to be split in two, like a gaping mouth. The flowers are so delicate and eye-catching, they will be the ... [... more]
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Borago officinalis
Blue flowers are always welcome in the garden. Borage is one of the most reliable sources, often flowering lavishly about 8 weeks after sowing and then sometimes continuing until the first serious frosts. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, borage ... [... more]
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Iris reticulata 'Gordon'
Find out how to grow Iris reticulata 'Gordon' 'Gordon' is a member of the Reticulata group of iris. It produces blue flowers with golden yellow and white throats in early spring. It is ideal for pots or rockeries. Plant the bulbs 5-10cm (2-4in) ... [... more]
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Clematis 'Betty Corning'
Find out how to grow Clematis 'Betty Corning' Cultivar: 'Betty Corning' 'Betty Corning' is a delightful variety with nodding, bell-shaped, pinkish blue flowers which appear from mid-summer to mid-autumn. It is a member of the viticella group of ... [... more]
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Clematis integrifolia
Unlike its climbing relations, this herbaceous clematis is ideal for the middle of the border. From mid-summer to early autumn, delicate bell-shaped, blue flowers with cream anthers appear, followed by fluffy silver-brown seed-heads. Herbaceous ... [... 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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Ceanothus burkwoodii
This bushy, compact shrub produces bright blue flowers from late summer to autumn. The plant is evergreen with attractive, dark green, fine toothed, oval leaves. Frost hardy, it prefers a sunny position with a fertile but well-drained, neutral to ... [... more]
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Pulmonaria rubra 'Redstart'
Lungworts are valuable plants, not only for their pink or blue flowers, but also for their foliage. The clusters of nodding flowers, which attract bees, stand out well against the plain leaves. Plants make good trouble-free ground cover for moist ... [... more]
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Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
Brunnera is an ideal plant to choose if you're looking for something a little more unusual for the spring garden. Throughout April and May, 'Jack Frost' is covered with lots of small, bright blue flowers which look rather like forget-me-nots. ... [... more]
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Agapanthus africanus
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with strap-like leaves. In late summer, trumpet-shaped, deep blue flowers are produced in rounded umbels. Plants work well when planted en masse in the border or in a large container on the patio. They enjoy a ... [... more]
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Agapanthus 'Lilliput'
Standing at only 40cm (16in) high, 'Lilliput'is perfect for smaller gardens and patio containers. Its trumpet-shaped rich blue flowers add a touch of the exotic to displays from mid- to late summer. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny ... [... more]
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