Herbaceous Perennials
Centaurea Amethyst Dream ®
Forms a mound of narrow grey-green foliage. Shaggy and exotic looking silky, purple flowers from early Summer to Autumn. A really eye-catching flower! Good for cutting too. Butterfly and bee friendly. Garden plant for flowerbed in well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Will also tolerate sandy and clay soils. A cottage garden plant but also great in wild flower/meadow or seaside gardens.
Cirsium riv. ‘Trevor’s Blue Wonder’
Beautiful Ornamental Thistle. Upright clump forming perennial with prickly leaves resembling the foliage of a thistle. Tall, erect stems bear spectacular deep purple thistle-like flowers in mid to late Summer. A magnet for bees and butterflies! Garden plant for flowerbed in moist well-drained or damp soil in full sun. Approximate height and spread- 150cm x 60cm.
Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Album’
A truly elegant addition to any garden. Narrow evergreen grass-like leaves form a clump, which is graced with tall arching stems resembling fishing rods - as it's name suggests. Nodding, bell-shaped bright white or slightly pink flowers dangle delicately from mid-late Summer. Height 100 cm. Spread 60 cm. Garden plant for flowerbed in well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a sheltered spot. Good in beds, borders, cottage or coastal gardens. Also suitable in gravel/courtyard gardens or on banks/slopes.
