Vinca major
greater periwinkle
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any but very dry soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: April to September
- Flower colour: blue-violet or dark-violet
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Large, blue-violet or dark violet flowers on arching shoots from April to September and dark green leaves. This prostrate, evergreen shrub is perfect for suppressing weeds on sloping banks or the bare ground under trees. Extremely fast-growing, it's only really suitable for large gardens - for small sites chose Vinca minor. - Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring.
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae
wood spurge
Great for a woodland setting
£8.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Alchemilla mollis
lady's mantle
Scalloped leaves and frothy flowers
£4.99
9cm pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Geranium sanguineum
bloody cranesbill
Magenta flowers. Good in acid soil
£7.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Helleborus × hybridus 'Red Lady' (Lady Series)
lenten rose
Red flowers from late winter
£6.99
5cm plug plant
available to order from winter 2013
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