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Nodding heads of pink to purple flowers are a delight in the summer border, each comprising of twenty five or more delicate little pendant bells. Only to be replaced by exquisite seed heads.
This cultivar arose at the Guinness estate in Ireland, next to Daphne Shackleton's garden, who gave its seed to the National Plant Collection of Aquilegia. Dramatic, for late spring to early summer borders.
Superior China Asters developed for wilt resistance, which bloom over a long season. Ideal for late summer drifts in the border and show stopping cut flowers.
Charming chocolate scented flowers to delight 'chocoholics' and plant lovers alike. The 'daisy-like' flowers flush in the morning, releasing their scent. Drought tolerant dwarf plants for borders or pots.
The extremely decorative, slender seed heads appear to hover above the narrow stems. Tolerant of many conditions, this dwarf grass is very effective at the front of borders or in rockeries.
Extraordinary rosettes of brightly coloured leaves create an impression of giant flowers which will brighten autumn beds, borders and containers. Colour develops as temperature drops.
Easy to grow and free flowering, the wonderfully quilled petals form charming spiky-looking flowers. Plants are iridescent when planted in large drifts but are equally happy in patio pots.
Possibly the hardiest of the Australian 'Bottlebrushes' with stiff stems that proudly show off the extravagant blooms. In some areas they are best grown in large pots which can be overwintered indoors.
Abundant delicately coloured bell-shaped flowers appear in summer. One of the tallest of the species with lush foliage making it an excellent border subject.
A quick growing deciduous vine which becomes covered in a profusion of pretty, nodding bell-shaped flowers with attractive reddish anthers. Stunning for trellis, fences or scrambling through tree branches.
Amazing plants with large umbels of ethereal, delicately constructed fragrant flowers. They make exciting dot plants or can be used as a very effective annual screen.
Striking and unusual fluted petals adorn this easy to grow annual which forms lush plants with lovely ferny foliage. Pot grown plants can fill gaps in the herbaceous border left by early perennials.
Fascinating and colourful ornamental 'cucumber species' on vigorous trailing plants to grow as ground cover or over trellis. The 'fruits' make unusual and very fashionable indoor decorations.
Large, velvety trumpets, sometimes with lilac shading, held over large, dramatic plants. The perfumed flowers are followed by intriguing thorny but poisonous fruits.
Also known as 'American Cowslips' and 'Shooting Stars' because of their dynamic looking flowers. Forming attractive rosettes of foliage, above which these decorative 'shuttlecocks' are borne.
Widely grown in the past for its medical properties, when grown in the herbaceous border the pale pink lightly scented flowers will attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Intense blue globes rise from attractive clump forming, grey-green foliage. Architectural and undemanding, perfect as dot plants or for large border groups. Great as a cutflower, fresh or dried.
Named for Miss Ellen Willmott, 1853-1934, who loved the plant so much she dropped seeds of it wherever she went. This dramatic variety produces ornate cones with collars of prickly bracts.
Tall stems dripping with pendant bells each beautifully marked. Enchanting in early summer borders and wonderful for cottage gardens, they are loved by bees and other beneficial insects.
An extremely large and impressive plant with a real presence in the garden. Huge, attractive leaves can grow up to 1.8m/6ft across. It prefers a moist location and is ideal for pond-side plantings.