Aubrieta, also known as 'Rock Cress' are mat-forming evergreen perennials, with small leaves and short stems bearing 4-petalled flowers in shades of pink, purple and blue in spring.
A strong and evergreen plant, this plant is ideal for spilling over edges of pots or rockeries. Star-shaped lavender flowers cover plant late spring to summer. Height 15 cm. Spread 45 cm.
Its golden heart-shaped leaves are an asset to a rockery or will brighten a border if used as edging. Produces star-shaped blue flowers in summer. Height 10 cm. Spread 30 cm.
Very compact and petite trailing plant. It is evergreen and has star-shaped blue flowers. These face upwards and appear from the middle of spring through to summer. Height 10 cm. Spread 15 cm.
A well known plant from olden days. Ideally put at the back of a border, where its dark blue flower spikes with their white centres will be spectacular. Needs some support. Height 150 cm. Spread 60 cm.
To add an exotic touch to the garden, this plant will produce a magnificent tall, blue flower spikes every second year over silver green foliage. Spikes up to 400 cm. Can be very irritant to the skin.
Anemone Blanda is commonly known as 'Windflower' because the flowerheads turn away from the wind. It is the perfect spring plant as it naturalizes easily and also multiplies for years and years to come.
