M. spicata is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial forming an extensive colony of erect stems bearing spearmint-scented, lance-shaped leaves, and small light purple flowers in interrupted terminal spikes. Aka herb spearmint. ... Learn More

An easy to grow dwarf annual bedding flower which produces bright, colourful, daisy-like blooms throughout the summer. 'Harlequin' can tolerate dry conditions and sandy soil and its free flowering habit makes it an ideal plant for ground cover or to brighten up rock gardens, walls and paths. ... Learn More

M. jalapa is a bushy, tuberous perennial often grown as an annual, with fragrant flowers opening in the afternoon, in a wide range of colours, and sometimes bicoloured. ... Learn More

Whorls of purple pollinator attracting flowers sit upon aromatic foliage. A perennial plant sometimes grown as an annual. AKA Bee Balm which as the name suggests attract bee's on mass. Easy to grow but we recommend a sunny position with good ventilation and airflow and moderate moisture. ... Learn More

Flowering freely the first year from seed, and indeed best grown as an annual, 'Lambada' bears long spires of white-spotted, deep pink flowers arranged generously in whorls. Pretty in a mixed bouquet of cut flowers and in wildflower gardens, it can also be used as a dried flower. ... Learn More

Abundant, true blue petals open in a disc, with a tiny yellow "ring" at the centre, blooming constantly from late spring into summer. It self-sows anywhere it is happy, giving the appearance of a cloud of blue surrounding spring bulbs to a magnificent effect. The Alpine Forget-me-not is the county flower of Westmorland in the UK, and also the state flower of Alaska where it grows well in open, rocky places high in the mountains, flowering in midsummer. Just a few seeds collected. ... Learn More

Exceedingly pretty white flowers with blue veined petals and a deep violet-blue spot at each petal tip. Very easy to grow and ideal for borders, edging or rock gardens. ... Learn More

An easily grown annual, Baby Blue Eyes will produce an abundance of exquisite, blue-and-white, saucer-shaped flowers all summer. The low spreading shrub-like plant is particularly suitable for rockeries, containers, baskets or massed as border plants in annual gardens. ... Learn More

With grey-green foliage and long-lasting spikes of blue-violet flowers, Catmint is perfect for groundcover, rockeries or edging for paths. It requires little care and is almost pest and disease free. Very hardy and an early bloomer, it has an enduring popularity in British gardens. Cats go mad for this aromatic hardy perennial so beware if you own a cat and you don't want your plants sat on! ... Learn More

Striking tall border plants which produce long, star-shaped flowers profusely all summer. The flowers remain open during the day and in the evening, the light fragrance from the many coloured blooms will fill the air. ... Learn More

A beautiful variety of Nigella that, in summer, produces a mass of sky-blue flowers borne over the finely cut green foliage. The flower heads are followed by attractive seed pods which can be dried for winter decorations. Excellent for cut flowers and a favourite for scattering wherever there’s a gap in the flower border. ... Learn More

A beautiful variety of Nigella that, in summer, produces a mass of deep blue flowers borne over the finely cut green foliage. The flower heads are followed by attractive seed pods which can be dried for winter decorations. Excellent for cut flowers and a favourite for scattering wherever there’s a gap in the flower border. ... Learn More

The classic cottage garden annual. Persian Jewels is a lovely jumble of semi-double flowers in varying shades of blue, pink and white borne over the finely cut green foliage. The flower heads are followed by attractive seed pods which can be dried for winter decorations. Excellent for cut flowers and a favourite for scattering wherever there’s a gap in the flower border. ... Learn More

A very popular cottage garden plant with variably splashed and mottled silver-grey and blue petals, which form a disc-like base for the prominent plum-purple stamens. This beautiful, delicate looking flower is ideal for cutting and arranging either fresh or dried. And as the flowers fade they are replaced with fascinating seed heads which look amazing in floral arrangements. ... Learn More

An unusual but useful alternative to Petunias. A spreading succulent plant, its bright, sky-blue trumpets with a creamy yellow throat appear in profusion all summer, studding the top of the bushy, creeping stems. Long blooming and low maintenance, it’s easy to grow from seed and is tolerant of drought. It’s perfect for using for ground cover, to edge paths and in hanging baskets. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. ... Learn More