Large plants. Height to 35 cms. Fragrant single blooms spring to autumn. Fringed petals of bright cranberry red with a contrasting rose-pink eye. Great for rockery or edging. Attractive to butterflies. Sun.
(Burning Bush). Plants are 2 years old. Mature plants are up to 90 cms in height. Purple-mauve flowers with darker veins early summer, highly fragrant lemon scented leaves. A beautiful plant when in flower and a favourite of mine. Lovely as specimen plant where you can brush past it. Usually take 4 years to flower. Winter dormant.
Height to 40 cms. Lovely greenish purple foliage and blue flowers. Sun or partial shade in summer. Winter dormant.
(Bugbane). To 1.2 metres.. Tall wands of creamy white bottle-brush flowers are held high above bright green, lacy foliage from mid-summer onwards. Splendid for cutting! Bugbanes prefer a moist, rich soil, away from hungry tree roots. Will tolerate full sun in cool summer regions, otherwise be sure to protect from hot afternoon sun. Winter dormant.
Collect October to mid autumn - can be trimmed back if needed. .To 1.5 metres. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils . Grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. Moist soil. Winter dormant.