Echinops is also recognized as globe thistles. It is a hardy perennial that can tolerate frost and heat and thrive just about anywhere but prefers full sun. It produces blue/purple bristly spherical flowers, flowering in early summer and can last for around 8 weeks and accompanying these lovely blossoms is its distinct spiny foliage. Echinops …
Hostas -Lime Green
Hostas are mainly grown for its beautiful large waxy leaves and looks gorgeous when grown in mass. Each plant sends up several long stalks, with white sweet scented flower buds along its length. They will handle most soil types but grow best where soil is rich and well-draining and a moist and cool environment but …
Sea Holly (Eryngium)
Eryngium also known as Sea Holly, these perennials are a lovely addition to your border, the flowers (bright blue-steel) will bloom from summer through to autumn and these will make excellent dried flowers. Eryngiums are tolerant of drought, wind, salt spray and sand soils. Best positioned in full sun and moist soil and good drainage …
Gypsophila (Paniculata)
A popular filler for bridal bouquets or to add to a bunch of roses to create a softer touch and they also make excellent cut flowers. The delicate stems of white double flowers add a delightful airy grace to any summer border. This perennial is best planted in full sun to partial shade, in moist …
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus)
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’) is a popular modern landscaping plant, a low growing perennial with purplish-black grass like leaves. In spring to early summer the flowers are like pink bells. These are great in containers, along borders or around paths. They prefer well-draining rich, moist soil and full sun to part shade. A …
Canna – Green Foliage
Cannas can add a bold tropical texture to your garden, either planted straight in the ground or in a large pot or containers. It has lush green foliage and bright yellow flowers with orange specks. Cannas are perennials that thrive in wet rich free-draining soil and full sun to partial shade in the growing season, …
Gaura Sparkle White (Whirling Butterflies)
Gaura is a pretty hardy perennial with graceful pinkish-white flowers dancing in the breeze. Can grow to heights of about 80cm and spread to 50cm and will flower from early summer right through into autumn. The great thing about this plant is that it is low care and it thrives on neglect. Best preferred in …
Hostas
Hostas are perennials which are mainly grown for its beautiful large waxy leaves and looks gorgeous when grown in mass. Each plant sends up several long stalks, with white flower buds along its length. Hostas will handle most soil types but grows best where soil is rich and well-draining and prefers a shady spot. Keep …
Strawberry Plants
If you want fresh seasonal strawberries by the end of the year, now is the ideal time to be planting them. Strawberries need plenty of water and sun, at least 6-10 hours of full sun to produce tasty berries. A good time for you to tuck mulch of straw in and around the plant is …
Mini Agapanthus Baby Blue
Mini Agapanthus are a low maintenance perennial that produces colour clusters of purplish-blue trumpet-shaped flowers throughout the summer and a robust clump forming plant with long fleshy green leaves. They grow best in well drained soil and in a sunny site or semi shade. May need protection from heavy frosts but will come away again …