Ageratina altissima ‘Chocolate’
white snakeroot (syn. Eupatorium)
- Position: partial shade
- Soil: prefers moist, alkaline soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Long-lasting, pure white flowerheads appear from July to September above attractive bronzy-chocolate foliage. This lovely clump-forming perennial is easy to grow and manage and the flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. A versatile plant for a mixed border, where it looks great with ornamental grasses and will extend the season of interest. - Garden care: Cut back and compost the stems after flowering.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Chinese silver grass
Statuesque and with a long season of interest
£8.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Actaea simplex Atropurpurea Group
bugbane (syn. Cimicifuga)
A late-flowering perennial for shade
£12.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Knautia macedonica
knautia
Crimson, pincushion-like flowers
£7.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Sanguisorba officinalis 'Red Thunder'
burnet
Rich red bottle brush-like flowers
£7.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Variegata'
variegated purple moor-grass
A gorgeous, variegated grass with purple flowerheads
£8.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Verbascum 'Helen Johnson'
mullein
Saucer-shaped terracota flowers with a small red eye
£7.99
2 litre pot
available to order from summer 2013
Verbascum chaixii 'Album'
mullein
Saucer-shaped white flowers with mauve centres
£5.99
2 litre pot
sold out
Jungle
The trick to achieving the tropical effect is good preparation and dense planting, vivid foliage, fiery flowers and striking contrasts. The jungle garden is a place for theatrical planning and planting. If you don't have room or the inclination...
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A statuesque plant for larger spaces; happy in a large mixed border in a formal or cottage garden; thrives in a damp wild garden or by the water's edge
Lucy Summers - Greenfingers Guides