The towering knapweed is complimented nicely by the silver-grey foliage and acid yellow flowers of the spurge, the flattened, burnt orange flowerheads of the yarrow and the strappy foliage and arching sprays of the montbretia.Planting tips:When working with spurges always wear gloves as the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant. The crowns [...]
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Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: [...]
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Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: purple-greenOther features: striking autumn colourHardiness: fully hardyPendent clusters of tiny, purple-green spikelets and upright mid-green leaves turning rich reddish-purple in autumn. This deciduous ornamental grass is renowned for its striking autumn [...]
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Position: full sun to deep shadeSoil: poor to moderately-fertile,humus-rich, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: April to June Flower colour: chestnut-brownHardiness: fully hardy Clusters of chestnut-brown flowers from April to June above clumps of glossy, grass-like, dark green leaves. This tussock-forming, evergreen grass is excellent groundcover [...]
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Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: August - October Flower colour: whiteOther features: the flower-heads make excellent dried flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyConical clusters of creamy-white flowers in late summer and toothed, mid- to dark green leaves. This delightful, deciduous hydrangea is an excellent specimen [...]
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Position: full sun or light shadeSoil: poor soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: fully hardyA round, red ball type chicory from Chioggia, Italy. It has variegated red and white speckles which become more intense the colder the weather It is known for its compactness, size, and flavour.Growing Instructions:Chicory prefers an open, sunny site, but will tolerate light [...]
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Position: partial shadeSoil: moist, humus rich soilRate of Growth: slow to averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlowers: whiteOther features: leaves & flowers are good in flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyFluffy sprays of white flowers on upright, green stems above clumps of fern-like, grey-green leaves. This light and airy perennial is perfect towards the back of a herbaceous [...]
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Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, but well drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: September - OctoberFlower colour: lilac - blue with a yellow centreHardiness: fully hardyA compact Michaelmas Daisy that will form neet clumps to around 45cm tall. In late summer and autumn it is covered in masses of lilac-blue flowers with a yellow [...]
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Position: full sun or light shadeSoil: poor soilRate of growth: averageHardiness: frost hardyAn upright chicory from Venice with long 'serrated' leaves that have white central ribs. Perfect for adding flavour to a mixed leaf salad and is also delicious wilted under a grill or on a griddle pan.Growing Instructions:Sow outside - April to August [...]
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