(Ornamental Strawberry). To 15 cms. Bright lipstick-red flowers from spring onwards. Small bright red, edible strawberries. Sun or part shade.
Elegant and cottagey. Perfectly erect spikes to one metre tall are densely decorated with single white flowers studded with purple and orange eyes. Rich green leaves form a handsome rosette. Essential for formal or cottage gardens. Cut spent spikes and it will bounce back with new ones. Self-sows! Winter dormant.
To 80 cms. Forms a compact mould. Long stems bear large, frilly deepest lilac blue blooms summer to autumn, that are ideal for picking. Sun or part shade in containers or garden.
To 30 cms in height. Rare and seldom available. Wide rosettes are composed of dark, glossy greeen, heart-shaped leaves, each highlighted by attractive lighter veins. Slender, tall purple spikes in spring, adorned with tiny white flowers. Some moisture, rich woodland soil.
White blooms speckled with violet in spring. Tolerates sun in the south, suitable for part/full shade. Self seeds. Leaves and flowers edible. Winter dormant.
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