The chief point about this evergreen shrub is the subtle effect created by its minute leaves against a setting of yellow stems. White daisies in summer. The whole plant smells of heliotrope. 2m. H6. 1.5L pot. Read more
Stunning starry, white-edged blue flowers March-June. Shorter than the above at 15cm but equally rewarding. H5. 1.5L pot. Read more
One of the best spring flowering perennials with deep, forget-me-not blue flowers on 30cm-tall sprays. Invaluable in shade. H5. 1.5L pot. Read more
An herbaceous perennial standing 1.75m high with large yellow-green inflorescences in June-July. Regarded by King Solomon (allegedly) as the noblest of the incense gums. H6. 1L pot. Read more
This ornamental oregano forms a carpet of fragrant yellow green foliage in spring followed by clusters of white flowers in mid summer. Useful in pots, as an edger, in the border or in cooking. Drought tolerant. 30cm. H6. 10cm pot. Read more
Hardy evergreen shrub with small dark green holly-like leaves and scented white flowers in mid spring. Sunny position and well drained soil. Showstopper in our Barn Garden in mid spring. 2m. H5. 2L deep pot. Read more
An outstanding old favourite with large, yellow-centred daisies that open to the sun with a ring of beautifully arranged narrow, pink-flushed white petals that are metallic grey-blue on the back. One of the hardiest osteospermums and certainly one of the classiest. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil and will flower all summer long. 25cm high. H3. 10cm pot. Read more
A handsome daisy with rich purple petals that radiate out from a mauve centre. The flowers are flushed greyish white on the reverse side of the petals in summer. Perennial in milder locations. Full sun and well-drained soil. 20cm. H3. 10cm pot. Read more