A most unusual and impressively tall plant with hairy racemes of densely packed, orchid-like brownish blue-purple flowers, from a large basal leaf rosette of attractive, shiny, and marbled star-shaped leaves. This biennial species is easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot where it readily self-sows under good conditions. aka "Stavesacre" ... Learn More

Perfect for the front of the border, these diminutive, bushy plants, all with attractive foliage, bear masses of large-spurred flowers in all shades of blue down to white. They bloom the same year they are sown and improve yearly. This variety is so versatile that it is perfect for containers, borders or even bedding, as it can be treated as an annual. ... Learn More

This lovely giant grass is an attractive pale blue when young before becoming greenish grey or yellow as it ages. It bears small, light green, furry leaves and in warmer countries it is in leaf all year round. When fully-grown the maximum diameter of the stems or culms is around 5-6 inches or 13-16cm. and the lower parts are sometimes solid. The strong, lower erect, grey-green, slightly rough culms finally form a very tightly-packed clump. This sturdy tropical and subtropical, non-invasive, clumping species is very drought tolerant once established and is native to Southeast Asia where its edi ... Learn More

This astonishing and extremely rare plant has pointed, evergreen leaves that look and feel just like holly. But surprisingly, this is no relation! Even plant geeks are astounded when long fat buds burst open into a dazzling display of flamboyant, waxy, tubular red and orange flowers, the fiery display continuing into late autumn! This valuable plant from cold southern Chile, will make a beautiful, slow-growing, long-lived shrub for a sheltered spot in your garden, and like so many plants from the high Andes is unexpectedly hardy. It is rarely seen in cultivation, and very few seeds are ever se ... Learn More

Hundreds of rose-coloured, pea-like flowers occur in dense, nodding clusters at the tops of the stems, which are covered with velvety hairs. The effect is more attractive in colonies than with isolated plants, and tight plantings can help counter a tendency to sprawl. The nectar, pollen, seeds and foliage of this lovely plant appeal to a number of insects, birds and mammals, and it is a larval host plant for numerous species of butterflies. In the wild, the distinctively jointed fruits, called loments, break into segments that stick to clothes and animal fur, thus facilitating seed dispersal. ... Learn More

With abundant pink-blushed, fragrant flowers, and flower buds that appear on the purple stems in late spring, Deutzia Pink Blush makes a fantastic addition to any garden. Discovered at Plant World as a seedling, the colours of subsequent seedlings invariably come true. With contrasting medium-green foliage, this low-growing mounded shrub is ideal for raised beds and rockeries as it can be pruned and trained to spread sideways. ... Learn More

A small, lily-like plant growing to about 1m tall, it produces clusters of flax-like, green leaves and panicles with bright blue flowers, followed by attractive, dark blue to purplish fruits. Grows well on poor, sandy soils, and is particularly colourful, with golden hues and reddish margins to the leaves. It makes a great, colourful ground cover for tropical and frost free warm temperate climates and is great in containers. ... Learn More

Blue starry flowers appear in spring, followed by large shiny berries which appear in late summer and autumn in the most dazzling, startling shade of violet-blue you will ever see in nature. This unique herbaceous perennial is found in south eastern Australia and Tasmania. In spite of its origin, it is quite unbelievably hardy in English gardens, where it slowly spreads by underground rhizomes, always managing to re-appear after the hardest winter. Large numbers of lovely berries always appear but very very few good seeds are ever collected. ... Learn More

Requires full sun and sharp drainage and prefers neutral to alkaline soil. Flowers are a really strong, vibrant, cerise-pink, produced in quantity from dark buds in late spring / early summer. It has the typical, nice, glossy-green foliage and is a good grower. ... Learn More

Dianthus Anatolicus is a resilient alpine perennial hailing from Anatolia, Turkey. Flourishing in various climates, this captivating plant showcases vibrant pink blooms against slender gray-green foliage. Renowned for its low-maintenance appeal it is a perfect addition to rock gardens or borders, bringing enduring beauty year after year. ... Learn More

Cute, compact rosettes, with a small footprint, bear longish stems holding multiple heads of attractively-speckled, deep pink flowers. Unlike most pinks, it will happily self-seed around the garden and will not crowd out other plants as some self-seeders do. It is native to most of Europe, from Portugal north to southern Scotland and southern Finland, and east to Ukraine and the Caucasus. Today, populations have been introduced to, and have become naturalised in New Zealand and much of North America. ... Learn More

A lovely colour-break from the normally pale pink, and exceptionally lovely dwarf, the 'Cheddar Pink', which is now an extremely rare British native. A spreading carpet of thin grey leaves, no more than an inch or two tall, is studded with very fragrant bright red flowers throughout spring. It thrives best on a rock garden or in a well-drained spot! ... Learn More

All colours of this popular bedding plant are included in this complete mixture. In spring, few plants can compare with the colour and fragrance of these garden stalwart, which although they are short-lived perennials can make a blaze of colour all spring and summer-long! ... Learn More

An easy to grow traditional cottage garden plant with a spicy-scent, these lovely Sweet Williams have huge single flowers each with an attractive eye. With low mounds of grass-like foliage, the vivid green stems are topped with dense, flat clusters of flowers with fringed petals in a patchwork colours, dark tapestry rubies, fuchsia, scarlet, purple and white. Sweet Williams make a long-lasting, fragrant cut flower, and are an excellent choice for dried flower arrangements. Place them in the middle ground of the flower border or in containers, mass plantings and meadows. ... Learn More

Fully double mix of clusters of large, colourful flowers on long strong stems. Each flower head is made up of many upward facing, individual flowers in all shades of pink and white. Grow in a mixed border in full sun for best results. All Sweet Williams are extremely easy to grow and very prolific giving you lots of flowers for not much time, money or effort. Ideal as a cut flower for the home or for weddings bouquets and other special events. ... Learn More