aka Statice

With a nice base of green leaves this Statice has tall flowering stems of large clusters that are very pale, pearly light-blue papery flowers. It looks lovely among pastel shades in the garden for a soft fairy atmosphere. Ideal for picking fresh or to hang and dry for a papery bouquet. Perennial.

aka Statice

A lovely perennial that produces tall flowering stems above green leaves and have large clusters of purple-lilac papery blooms with white details. Its distinctive colours bring height and elegance to a cottage garden or coastal garden that are ideal for picking as they are long lasting fresh or dry.

aka Statice

A lovely perennial that produces tall flowering stems above green leaves and have large, full clusters of pastel-lavender papery blooms with white details. Its unique colours bring height and elegance to a cottage garden or coastal garden that are ideal for picking as they are long lasting fresh or dry.

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aka AKA Lithospermum

Lovely to spill over a wall or a bank this spreading groundcover has beautiful medium blue flowers in spring and summer. The dark green leaves are somewhat 'hairy' on trailing stems. Likes a well drained, warm spot but can cope with afternoon shade. Cut back after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Lithospermum

A great little spreading groundcover for those of you who love bright blue. Hairy green leaves on trailing stems are covered with masses of deep blue flowers in spring and summer. Likes a well drained, warm spot but can cope with afternoon shade. Cut back after flowering. Evergreen.

It is important to note that Lithodora resent root disturbance so take care when weeding to treat it tenderly.

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aka Lithospermum

A great little groundcover to sprawl over a hot dry bank or in the rock garden. Darkest green foliage and brightest blue flowers from late spring through to summer. Trim regularly to keep tidy. Protect from harsh frost and avoid lime. Evergreen.

Compact, heat tolerant lobelia with vivid blue flowers with a white centre. Great for hanging baskets or as a groundcover. Prefers full sun in good drainage. Protect from frost and slugs and snails. Repeat flowerer.

Compact, heat tolerant lobelia with lavender blue flowers with a white centre. Great for hanging baskets or as a groundcover. Prefers full sun in good drainage. Protect from frost and slugs and snails. Repeat flowerer.

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aka Cardinal Flower

Gorgeous rosettes of bronze red foliage are topped off with tall stems of vivid red flowers in summer through to autumn. The flowers are loved by birds and butterflies. Happy in the sun in soil that does not dry out in summer. Tolerates light frost. Perennial.

This perennial will add a real punch of colour to the border or around the pond/stream margins. It is very important that it does not dry out in summer so keep an eye on it especially the first season after planting. Will cope with quite boggy conditions.

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A gorgeous perennial Lobelia which forms neat rosettes of vibrant green foliage topped with spears of bright, clean white blooms. A fantastic way to add some light to the garden and ideal on pond or stream edges. Deciduous.