This is a plant that needs loads of space. Very dramatic and ideal for big gardens with damp areas. A leaf can measure upto 150 cm. Needs mulch-cover for crowns in winter. Height 250 cm. Spread 300 cm.
Grown mostly for its unusual foliage which is green, red, white and cream and adds a splash of colour. Small white flowers in summer. Height 30 cm. Spread 60 cm.
A clump-forming beardless Iris which is ideal for a damp spot, producing dramatic near-black flowers over strap-like grey- green leaves. Flowers May- June. Height 50cm.
Glossy, evergreen leaves streaked with cream, turning green after flowering. Long-lasting purple and white flowers appear in late spring. Height 30 cm. Spread 30 cm.
Fragrant violet-blue flowers from June-August. Silver variegated foliage. Semi-evergreen. Height 40 cm. Plant in a sunny position in free-draining soil.
Armeria, commonly known as sea thrift, are stunning evergreen perennials that form small tufts of foliage and dense clusters of clover-like flowers, which range from colours of pinks, white, purple and reds.