60cms tall. Great architectural plant for moist, humus rich soil and some shade. Striking bronze coloured leaves in spring, going dark green through summer, then turning red in autumn. Masses of tiny creamy white flowers, sometimes flushed pink or red.
Rare and seldom available. 30 cms. Fleshy roots produce narrow blade-like leaves which bear creamy-yellow orchid-like flowers in spring. Lovely in partial shade, woodland garden. Winter dormant.
Height to about 45 cms. Lovely ground cover variety with blue flowers in summer. Cut back after flowering and look forward to a autumn flowering. Sun and good drainage. Rockery, edging, slope or bank. Attracts butterflies. Winter dormant.
To 80 cms. Forms a compact mould. Long stems bear large, frilly mid to deep lilac blue blooms summer to autumn, that are ideal for picking. Sun or part shade in containers or garden. Colours may vary.
Collect or stems may need trimmed. 1.2 metre stems of pretty foliage topped with a myriad of small white flowers with prominent stamens, creating a cloud like effect. Has a lavender/white appearance. Sun or semi shade, rich soil. Moisture in summer. Winter dormant.
Height to 1.2 metres. Superb variety. Strong spikes bear dark purple, almost black, star-shaped flowers. Leathery green leaves are beautifully pleated. Long lived border plant. Part sun/part shade. Winter dormant.