L. trimestris is an upright annual, to 1.2m tall, with rounded, shallowly-lobed leaves and open funnel-shaped flowers to 10cm across. Flowers appear in mid to late summer in shades of pink or white, often with darker veining of the throat. ... Learn More

An annual variety hailing from Morocco with a shorter habit than many Linaria species. Delicate butterfly shaped flowers appear in bunches, this mixture providing a wide range of colours usually with a yellow throat which is extremely attractive to bees! ... Learn More

This branching annual produces loose clusters of saucer-shaped, lipstick pink to red flowers with dark centres throughout summer upon narrow leaved foliage, which will grow to around 50cm in height. Best planted in tight groups for maximum effect. ... Learn More

L Perenne is a semi evergreen perennial form of linum which produces fairly large pale blue saucer shaped flowers throughout summer. To look at the flowers alone you may mistake this plant for a blue form of Geranium Palmatum but on inspection of the foliage you can see the difference with its long slender foliage which will also form a dome and be covered in flowers. ... Learn More

Sometimes grown as an annual this tough almost alpine like plant forms tight domes of foliage topped with dense balls of delicate, deep amethyst, purple flowers. But it's best feature is the strong honey scented perfume given off by its flowers, which on mass will travel quite a distance in late afternoon. Grows well on the edge of raised beds, rockeries or in patio containers. ... Learn More

Sometimes grown as an annual this tough almost alpine like plant forms tight domes of foliage topped with dense balls of delicate, snow white flowers. But it's best feature is the strong honey scented perfume given off by its flowers, which on mass will travel quite a distance in late afternoon. Grows well on the edge of raised beds, rockeries or in patio containers. ... Learn More

An eye-catching and fast growing annual Lupin variety. The upright stems carry lovely fragrant flowers that change from sky blue to golden yellow. Excellent in borders or as a long lasting cut flower. Sow in March and April to flower in July. Best grown in small groups for maximum effect. ... Learn More

A superior hybrid variety of the popular cottage garden plant, this Lupin produces tall spires of tightly packed golden-yellow flowers rising above beautiful green clumps of palmate foliage. Lupins are very hardy plants, surviving extreme temperatures withstanding frost to at least minus 25°C (-13°F). Extremely attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, they create a strong impression in borders, ideal for adding colour, height and structure. ... Learn More

The intense brick-red colour of this robust variety makes a real statement when planted in drifts, or dotted among other perennials to bring height and structure to summer borders and cottage garden planting schemes. The tall spires of tightly packed flowers rise above beautiful green clumps of palmate foliage. The flowers open from the bottom up making for a longer blooming period. ... Learn More

There is little to rival a mass planting of lupins glowing with colour in May and June. The tightly packed spikes of pink and white pea-shaped flowers are produced above a shapely mound of deeply fingered, mid-green leaves. These are excellent plants for any garden. Amongst the showiest of hardy, herbaceous perennials, they provide the border with strong shape and colour just when spring flowers are fading. Reliable and easy to grow. ... Learn More

'The Governor' features stunning ultramarine blue blooms each with a white flag. Tall spires of tightly packed flowers rise above beautiful green clumps of palmate foliage in May and June. The flowers open from the bottom up making for a longer blooming period. Lupins are very hardy plants, surviving extreme temperatures to at least -25°C (-13°F). Extremely attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, they create a strong impression in borders, ideal for adding colour, height and structure. ... Learn More

An excellent dwarf variety, Durango Flame features bold, brick red anemone type flowers with orange edges from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting and the fragrant, ferny leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season. Suitable for bedding and containers. ... Learn More

With early flowering and anemone type flowers up to 5cm across, Safari Red makes a superb show in containers and garden displays. The compact plants with their deep rich, russet red blooms make a bold statement as the flattened large lower petals work their way up to ruffled centres. ... Learn More

This quick growing, dwarf French Marigold produces masses of bi-coloured flowers of a deep red and gold colour. Resembling the frills of a Flamenco dress, this is a very attractive variety that will look particularly stunning when grown in large groups in beds and borders. Bright and exotic, they will make a statement in your garden all summer long. ... Learn More

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