Pseudolysimachion kiusianum ex 'Maximum' £1.75 / €2.00 Family: Scrophulariaceae (Hardy perennial) Many tall erect spikes of dark sky blue flowers that look almost fluffy in appearance. Large, red veined, bright green, toothed leaves, that turn bronze in autumn. An increasingly popular plant. 1-1.5m (3-5ft) Sun or part shade / loam. (50+ seeds)
find out more | | Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) £1.85 / €2.11 Family: Solanaceae (Hardy perennial) The new wonderberry, that isn't that new as this plant has long been known as Duke of Argyll tea tree. Arching stems of small purple flowers followed by red, chilli-shaped fruits that are sweet tasting and great sprinkled on cereal. Said to have anti ageing properties. 1.2m (4ft) Sun / well drained. (20+ seeds)
find out more | | Hop (Humulus lupulus) £1.10 / €1.25 The decorative flowers from female plants are used in brewing. Flowers and leaves used in herb pillows to induce sleep. Climber. Native
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Verbena hastata ex 'Rosea' £0.88 / €1.00 Family: Verbenaceae (Hardy perennial) Sprays of delicate pink flowers in summer. Comes true from seed. 1.5m (5 ft) Sun / loam. (30+ seeds)
find out more | | Papaver somniferum (ex dark burgundy) £0.88 / €1.00 Family: Papaveraceae (Hardy annual) This one has flowers of the most beautiful deep burgundy colour. Toxic. 1.2m (4ft) Sun / loam. (100+ seeds)
find out more | | Verbena hastata ex 'Alba' £0.88 / €1.00 Family: Verbenaceae (Hardy perennial) Green calyces hold pure white flowers on this tall upright unusual perennial. Comes true. 1.2m (4 ft) Sun / loam. (30+ seeds)
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Lathyrus belinensis £1.76 / €2.01 Family: Leguminosae (Hardy perennial) Found 20 yrs ago in mountains of Turkey - this attractive wild rambling sweetpea has striking yellow and red flame coloured flowers. 1-1.5m (3-5ft) Sun / well drained. (8 seeds)
find out more | | Salvia viridis ex 'Art Shades' £0.88 / €1.00 Family: Lamiaceae (Hardy annual) Pretty plant for drying with bracts in shades of red, pink, mauve and white. Easy. 30cm (1ft) Sun / loam. (30+ seeds)
find out more | | Echium russicum £1.75 / €2.00 Family: Boraginaceae (Hardy perennial) A bushy plant with unusual burgundy-red coloured flowers. Russia. Easy. Toxic. 90cm (3ft) Sun / well drained. (15+ seeds)
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Echium pininana £1.75 / €2.00 Family: Boraginaceae (Half-hardy biennial) A magnificent plant, giant blue flower spikes up to 12 ft high, blue flowers, rise on stout stems from a rosette of lance shaped, rough, silvery green leaves. Surrounded by bees and butterflies all day long. Endemic to La Palma (Canary Islands) Easy. Toxic. 2.4-2.6m (8-12 ft) Sun / well drained. (20+ seeds)
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Vincetoxicum himalayense £1.75 / €2.00 Family: Asclepiadaceae (Hardy perennial) Unable to trace full details of this hardy semi-scrambling shrub. 1.5m (5ft) (20 seeds)
find out more | | Lathyrus chilensis £1.75 / €2.00 Family: Leguminosae (Hardy perennial) Soft light pink pea flowers are produced over a long season with this hardy perennial sweetpea. Let it scamble through shrubs and small trees for added interest. 1.8m (6 ft) Sun / well drained. (15+ seeds)
find out more | | Lunaria annua 'Corfu Blue' (Honesty) £1.75 / €2.00 Family: Brassicaceae (Hardy biennial) A stronger blue in this Honesty - four petalled cross-shaped, flowers borne in broad leafy racemes in early spring and summer. Heart shaped coarsely toothed mid green leaves. 90cm (3 ft) Sun / loam. (20+ seeds)
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Erysimum 'Lady Roborough' £1.75 / €2.00 Family: Brassicaceae (Half-hardy perennial) A strong growing perennial wallflower with mauve/pink flowers produced over a long season from spring. Easy. 60-90cm (2-3ft) Sun or part shade / loam. (20+ seeds)
find out more | | Penstemon smallii £1.75 / €2.00 Family: Plantaginaceae (Hardy perennial) Tubular bell-shaped bluish-purple flowers. Purple veined green leaves on this clump forming evergreen perennial. A superb addition to the sunny or part-shaded border. 45cm (1.5 ft) Sun / well drained.
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