perennial plants - A Selection
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Mix really well with stronger purples, plums and most shades of pink.
Bury your nose in these sumptuous bowls of soft, creamy petals and breathe in that unmistakable peony perfume!Each flower of Peony 'Bowl of Cream’ can span up to 25 cm across, with layers of ruffled petals forming a lush, full bowl that conceals a cluster of golden stamens at its heart. Introduced in 1963, this early-season classic has remained a beloved favourite for generations. Its large, glamorous blooms are remarkably weather-resistant and make exceptional cut flowers—perfect for
Peony 'Sorbet' offers an exquisite display of large, richly scented flowers that bring a spectacular splash of colour and elegance to any garden border. This hardy perennial produces mouth-watering triple-layered blooms that are both visually striking and wonderfully fragrant, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a standout plant with an irresistible aroma. The plant’s bold presence adds the ultimate flamboyance to borders and flower beds, promising years of garden enjoyment
Add elegance and fragrance to your garden with Dianthus 'Carnelia Pink & Proud', a stunning variety with semi-double, bi-coloured blooms. These beautifully scented flowers combine pale pink and white tones with a striking flourish of dark pink, creating an eye-catching display from early summer through to September. With its neat, compact growth and evergreen grey-green foliage, this Dianthus is perfect for edging borders, filling patio containers, or creating charming displays in gravel
Deep purple tones give Dianthus caryophyllus 'Oscar Purple Wings' a rich, velvety quality. This compact carnation forms a neat, bushy plant topped with fully double, fragrant blooms featuring gently ruffled purple petals with darker central markings. Flowering freely from spring into autumn, it provides long-lasting colour and structure for containers, borders and patio displays, combining elegant colour with dependable performance. Ultimate height and spread: 20cm to 30cm (8in - 12in).
A shrubby perennial salvia with bicoloured sunny orange and yellow blooms
?Jenny? is a hardy perennial, that blooms from August to November. It generates bundles of daisy-like flower heads, that produce magenta pink coloured petals and vibrant yellow centres. They are borne upon slender green stems, that perch wonderfully above a compact growing habit of fresh green foliage. Perfect for planting in patio pots, the front of borders and cottage themed gardens, this showy Aster will easily slot into your landscape and add vibrancy, drama and elegance. Be sure to
Peony 'Yan Wei Bai' is a stunning statement shrub that captivates with its large, elegant white blooms that offer graceful structure and subtle fragrance to any garden setting, bringing seasonal charm and classic peony beauty to borders and mixed planting schemes. Abundant, bowl-shaped flowers with maroon centres open above rich, lush foliage for a spectacular spring to early summer display.There are few shrubs which can rival the glamour of tree peonies. Although they are expensive, these are
Salvia argentea 'Artemis' is a captivating perennial that commands attention with its lush, silvery-white foliage, which forms a stunning rosette. The large, velvety leaves are not only visually striking but also contribute a unique textural element to any garden setting. This plant is particularly well-suited for borders and rock gardens, where its architectural presence can enhance the overall design. The soft, woolly texture of the leaves creates a delightful contrast against the more rigid
Salvia 'Lavender Dilly Dilly' flourishes in a warm, bright location and is drought tolerant once established. Tall spikes of lavender-blue flowers with wide mouths emerge above a tidy clump of scented foliage that stays evergreen in warm climates. The blossoms contrast gracefully with the deep purple-black stalks and calyces. Patio pots, gravel gardens, and the front of sunny borders are all good options. Salvias are becoming famous again, and this one is wonderful! Height: 60cm (24). Spread:
Sedum Herbstfreude are a stunning perennial that forms heads of star-shaped flowers that open from a green -pink buds then transform to a pale to deep pink. This variety flowers in summer to autumn. With fleshy oblong green leaves this can grow to the height of 100cm. This Sedum likes to be positioned in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Ideal for planting in flower borders, gravel gardens and great for wildlife gardens. A small amount of pruning is needed after flowering to maintain
A pink flowering herbaceous perennial salvia for pots
Romantic colour-changing blooms make Dianthus caryophyllus 'I Love You' a striking feature in any display. This compact variety produces masses of ruffled, double flowers that open in deep pink tones before softening to rose pink, pale pink and finally white, creating a beautiful multicoloured effect on a single plant. Carried above neat grey-green foliage, the blooms are lightly scented and long-lasting, adding charm to containers, borders and cut arrangements. With its generous flowering and
