Height 60 cm. Grey-green foliage splashed with pink and white margins. Use as sage. Blue flowers from April to August. Sunny position, free-draining soil. Evergreen.
The lavender-blue flowers are 5cm across and resemble a pincushion. They will be on show from June till when the first frosts occur. Attracts butterflies. Height 40cm. Spread 30 cm.
'Italian Bugloss' is a biennial or short-lived perennial however, do not let this put you off. It is still a magnificent plant with stunning flowers and structural integrity.
Aquilegia is a genus of clump-forming, short-lived perennials, which are commonly known as columbines. The different varieties offer an array of colour that can be used in your garden or patio.