Perennial (n) - existing for a long or indefinite time, continually recurring Perennials, also known as herbaceous perennials or Herbaceous plants, live for a minimum of 2 years, often for many seasons. Perennials, grow and bloom over the spring and summer, and generally die back every autumn and winter, reappearing on the same rootstock the following spring. Some perennials keep their leaves all year round and offer attractive borders and ground-covers.

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aka Slender Sweet Flag

Evergreen perennial that looks a little bit like a cross between and Iris and a grass. The leaves are attractively striped in shades of chartreuse and cream. The foliage is unusually aromatic. Ideal for planting in bog gardens or at the edge of ponds to a depth of 20cm. Prefers sun.

 

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aka Bugleweed

Well this is one Muffin you can't eat but plant it in a semi-shaded spot and will reward you by making a carpet of foliage topped off with spikes of sky blue flowers in spring. Great ground-cover with rosettes of dark green foliage. Tolerant of light frost but not hot dry conditions. Evergreen.

It is important that Ajuga does not completely dry out in summer. This plant will tolerate morning sun but must have afternoon shade or dappled light to do really well.

 

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aka Bugleweed

If you want a carpet of blue then this is the plant for you! A great groundcover that is quick and easy to grow. Lush rosettes of bronze-green foliage and sturdy stems of bright blue flowers in early spring. Prefers a semi-shaded spot with protection from hot afternoon sun. Evergreen.

 

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aka Bugleweed

A quick growing and rewarding perennial ground-cover that forms bold rosettes of foliage and spreads by under-ground runners. In early spring spikes of beautiful bright blue flowers appear en masse. Prefers a semi-shaded spot with protection from hot afternoon sun. Evergreen.

It is important that Ajuga does not completely dry out in hot dry summer conditions.

 

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aka Bugleweed

This is a little bit different with a more clumping groundcover habit than the common ground cover Ajugs turning striking colours of pink and cream foliage as the seasons change. Beautiful pale pink flower spikes stand up covering the plant through Spring and into Summer. Frost hardy.

 

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aka Bugleweed

This ground cover is much larger and spreads more rapidly. The dark green leaves are tinged with purple. It spreads by surface runners in the same way as a strawberry plant and can spread indefinitely. Excellent for moist areas. Frost hardy and trouble-free.

 

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The perfect mounding ground cover with a compact, spreading habit. It has stunning deep burgundy foliage that makes it a stand out plant. It is a third the size of common Alternanthea dentata. PVR.LRU30

 

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Japanese Anemone. Dark green foliage and tall stems of pink open faced flowers that emerge from tight little buds for the late summer and autumn garden. Superb cutting. Plants prefer a rich, moist site. Compact selection with small, semi-double rosy-mauve blossoms. Good for part shade. Perennial

This is tough and hardy and spreads by strong fibrous roots so give it room to spread and you will be well rewarded.

 

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Japanese anemone. One of the glories going into autumn, single pure white flowers with yellow stamens. Flowers inautumn and again in summer. Prefers full sun or shade in well drained soils. Flowerspikes 70cm. Ideal for woodland planting where it will spread quickly. Perennial

 

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aka Columbine or Granny's Bonnet

Commonly known as 'Columbine' or 'Granny's Bonnet' this delightful and dainty perennial produces welcome blooms in early spring. 'Songbird' have been bred for outstanding garden performance and are very hardy. Lovely mix of pastel shades. Attractive blue-green foliage. Plant in a semi-shaded spot.

Aquilegia or Granny's Bonnets are a delightful free flowering perennial which flower very early in spring. 'Songbird' have been bred for outstanding garden performance and are very hardy. Lovely mix of pastel shades. Very dainty and beautiful en masse. Beautiful blue-green foliage. Prefers semi shade.