Herbaceous Perennials
Herbaceous plants (in botanical use frequently simply herbs) are plants that have no persistent woody stem above ground. The term is mainly applied to perennials, but in botany it may also refer to annuals or biennials, and include both forbs and graminoids.
Annual herbaceous plants die completely at the end of the growing season or when they have flowered and fruited, and they then grow again from seed.
Herbaceous perennial and biennial plants may have stems that die at the end of the growing season, but parts of the plant survive under or close to the ground from season to season.
Aganpanthus Purple Cloud
Agapanthus -Purple-Cloud is a cultivar of Agapanthus, commonly known as African lilies or Lily of the Nile. It is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Amaryllidaceous family. 'Purple Cloud' is named for its striking clusters of purple flowers, which are borne on tall stalks above the foliage. That grows to the height of 90cm, likes a sunny to partial shade position and needs to be in moist to well drained soil.
Eupatorium purpureum ‘Ruby’
A Eupatorium with a neat and compact growing habit and blooming earlier than other varieties. Bright green foliage forms and upright clump. In late Summer purple red stems bear a profusion of pink-purple flowers. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Good in beds, borders, wildlife gardens, or great in pots and containers. Height 80 cm. Spread 80 cm.
Fuchsia ‘Riccartonii’
A vigorous growing Fuchsia, forms an upright medium sized bush of ovate dark green leaves. From early Summer the pretty looking flowers will begin to dangle from arching stems on the foliage. Vivid crimson wings surround deep purple tubular centres and will continue to bloom right throughout the Summer until the first frosts. Excellent garden plant highly attractive to pollinators. Height 200cm. Spread 150cm. Position in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Needs shelter from cold drying winds. Good in beds, back of large borders, cottage style or informal gardens.
Helleborus ViV ‘Victoria’
A neat and compact growing Hellebore. Clump-forming, evergreen leathery green leaves. The ViV series can begin flowering as early as September giving wonderful colour right through the Winter and into Spring. 'Victoria' has wonderful purple flowers which will darken even more as temperatures get colder. Position in heavy fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade. Shelter from strong, cold winds. Good in beds, borders, and pots or containers. Height and spread (approx) - 35cm x 35cm.
