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Plant of the month

Each month I choose one of my favourite plants relevant for the season. So many to choose from, so little time...

Agastache ‘Black Adder’

A bumble bee settles on a lilac blue Agastache

his giant hyssop has fluffy, lilac blue flower spikes on straight stems that grow to about 90cm high.

Filed Under: Plant of the month August Summer

Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’

Echinops ritro Veitchs Blue IMG

The bluest of the globe thistles, shorter in height than the regular types.

Filed Under: Plant of the month July Summer

Sisyrinchium striatum

Sisyrinchium striatum

This plant thrives in my south facing, dry spot and adds an upright shape to the mid summer border.

Filed Under: Plant of the month June Summer

Primula pulverulenta (Mealy primrose)

Close up of the deep maroon petals of Primula pulverulenta

Wine-red flowers on tall, slender stems that have a mealy-white coating.

Filed Under: Plant of the month May Spring

Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine)

Close up of Akebia quinata (Chocolate vine)

Although it has a vigorous nature, its luxurious, spicy scent emanates from the maroon-purple flowers from March to May.

Filed Under: Plant of the month April Spring

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