Arguably our most spectacular native herbaceous plant. Dormant in winter in colder districts, spring sees rapid growth of showy, shiny, veined, bright green leaves that are soon followed by intense blue flowers in large pyramidal heads up to 15cm wide. Very showy and a sight that will not disappoint.
Brighten up your garden with 'Snowcap'. It's a compact low growing shrub smothered in miniature white blooms with lavender throats all summer and autumn. The flowers that fall stay white on the ground for some time to give a snowy look.
Clump-forming perennial that's a picture from spring and into summer. Lush fern-like foliage and globular sky-blue flowers in clusters atop 25cm stems make Blue Dove a real garden beauty. Its lacy appearance makes it a useful plant for softening hard lines and edges created by rocks, garden edging or paving.
Clump-forming perennial with striking mounds of burnished dark foliage. Light violet blue flowers with yellow stamens continuously formed from early spring until late autumn. A stunning focal point in borders or as a summer container on the patio or deck. Grows to 45x45cm.
Superb cream-yellow edged finely divided evergreen foliage topped by erect stems of violet blue flowers from mid summer. Prefers full to part shade & cool, well-drained soil, which does not dry out. Trim back hard after flowering to encourage colourful new foliage. Grows 45x45cm.
Spreading and clump-forming perennial that's a picture from spring and into summer. Lush fern-like foliage and prolific mauve-blue flowers with a low and spreading habit make for a useful ground cover. Its lacy appearance makes it a useful plant for softening hard lines and edges created by rocks, garden edging or paving.
An 'old-fashioned' climbing rose that's an excellent choice for decorating a wall, trellis, archway or pergola. It's a strong grower that flowers from mid-spring and long into summer. A trim mid-summer will encourage extra flower later in the season. Plant in a sunny position against a trellis or similar.
An impressive selection of ground cover rosemary; this time with lush green foliage and covered in very rich blue flowers. A good choice for among paving or driveway cobbles where the scent is immediate when crushed or walked upon. Equally effective for under-planting established shrubs or roses.
An extremely dense, dark-green ground hugging form of rosemary. It has very fine leaves, bright blue flowers and a wonderful pendulous habit making it ideal for use on banks and in walls. Try it in a mixed container with other culinary shrubs, or perhaps with Mediterranean-style flowering plants - marguerite daisies for example.
Spring brings masses of cool, deep-blue flowers on this upright form. Great for a rich splash of colour. En masse it's a striking display and regular trimming can produce an attractive, informal hedge. Can also be kept clipped into topiary shapes in containers which can then be placed on paved areas and by doorways.
