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.
Allium schubertii
The Allium-schubertii plant is known for its unique and eye-catching flower shape. The flower head consists of up to 100 star-shaped florets that radiate outwards in all directions, giving it a spherical appearance. The florets are typically pink-purple in colour and have prominent stamens that protrude outwards, resembling fireworks. The flowers bloom in late spring to early summer and can reach a diameter of about 30cm.
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.
Salvia ‘Eveline’
Salvia are cottage garden favourites! Clump-forming perennial with a compact upright habit. Aromatic light green leaves. Erect racemes of two-lipped pink-purple flowers in Summer. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Attracts pollinators. Garden plant for flowerbed in light and well-drained soil in full sun. Good in beds, borders, coastal areas, cottage gardens. Height 60cm. Spread 45cm.
