Alcea, also known as 'hollyhock', are short-lived showy perennials. These plants are an old garden favourite, perfect for any garden. The 'Spring Celebrities' series is a compact strain with bushy dwarf plants which bear large double blooms.
The low foliage is topped with flowerspikes of up to 120 cm high. Big, white open bell shaped flowers last a long time. Suitable for back of the herbaceous border Height 90 cm. Spread 30 cm.
Form of Tree Echium. Large Rosestte of silver foliage in 1st year and tall white flowerspike June-Sept in the 2nd year. An architectural plant. Attracts bees & butterflies. Grows up to 15ft tall! Partial shade in moist but well drained soil.
Lemon scented bright green leaves on upright stems. Sprays of tiny lilac/white flowers July-August. Leaves are used to add flavour to fish & poultry dishes. It is also used to make herbal tea. Height 300cm.
With its dense, white flowerheads this is an unusual garden plant. The centre of the flowers resembles a pom-pom flowers appear in mid Summer and are very good cut flowers. Height 80 cm. Spread 75 cm.
The white flowers resemble bottle brushes and will appear in Summer. They make good strong cutflowers and will atract butterflies to the garden too. Height 90 cm. Spread 45 cm
Mat-forming, evergreen perennial. Star-shaped white flowers in May-September. Height 2 cm. Plant in any-free-draining soil in sunny or partial shaded positions.
Climbing Rose. Vigorous bushy growth and very floriferous. Large clusters of white flowers sweetly fragranced June - September. Light green narrow leaves on slender stems, ideal for training e.g. Arch, Pergola. Height 15ft. Spread 10ft.
Floribunda Rose. Clusters of superb double white flowers from June to September. Glossy dark green foliage. Good bushy growth. Highly scented and fantastic cut flower. Height 75cm. Spread 60cm.
