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Gypsophila repens Rosea

$12.00

To 20 cms. A low-growing and mat forming semi evergreen plant suitable for a rockery or edge of border. Over long periods, from spring to summer, bears loose panicles of star shaped light pink flowers. Sun, good drainage.

Jasione laevis

$10.00

To 20 cms. Forms a low tuft or mound of grey-green leaves, bearing balls of violet-blue flowers for weeks on end that look similar to a Scabious or Pincushion Flower. Prefers an acidic, well drained soil. Excellent in a rock garden but suitable for a border or edging a pathway. Remove faded flowers to promote more buds to form. Sun to part shade.

Knautia 'Egyptian Rose'

$13.00

To 70cms when in flower. An unusual and captivating perennial bearing a lengthy display over the warmer months of deep crimson, pin-cushion style flowers. Particularly suited to informal drifts of 2-3 plants in mixed or wildflower gardens. Attractive to butterflies and useful as a cut flower for fresh floral arrangements. Sun. Winter dormant.

Lathrys latifolius 'Pink Pearl'

$10.00

Rare perennial sweet pea. Heavy trusses of pale pink, fleshy, substantial flowers on long strong stems which grow for a long time in summer. Sun. Climber. Winter dormant.

Lathrys latifolius 'Red Pearl'

$10.00

Rare perennial sweet pea. Heavy trusses of bright red, fleshy, substantial flowers on long strong stems which grow for a long time in summer. Climber. Winter dormant.

Lathrys latifolius 'White Pearl'

$10.00

Sun or partial shade. To one metre +. Fertile humus rich, well drained soil. Smothered in showy clusters of pure white, sweet pea-like flowers among grey-green leaves. A vigorous climber, it looks lovely scrambling over a sunny wall or through a hedge or evergreen shrub, although initially it needs to be tied into supports. No fragrance. Cut back the plant to ground level in early spring. Winter dormant.