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 chaixii 'Album'
mullein
Saucer-shaped white flowers with mauve centres
£5.99
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
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