To 1.5 metres. Purple tinted stems and ferny like foliage. Clusters of large, fluffy-looking flowers with lilac petals and pale yellow stamens. Summer flowering. Sun or part shade. Suits cottage, woodland or meadow. Winter dormant.
Rare. Abundant lavender pink hooded flowers on dark burgundy stems from late spring to summer. Specimen plant. Sun and well drained soil with medium moisture. Tolerates some drought. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Winter dormant.
To one metre +. The flowers are produced in late spring and early summer on a tall arching stem. The long slender spikes are made up of many clusters of small white flowers. Suits partial shade. 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.
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.