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Seaflowers
Nursery
Welcome to my Seaflowers Nursery Catalogue.
My lifetime interest in plants, and in particular growing plants from seed, has led me
to set up my own small nursery. The plants I grow are mostly perennials, with many
being rare and unusual. I also have a large collection of Salvias, which I am steadily
propagating and adding to. Plants are grown from seed, cuttings, or by division, and
frequently include varieties that are useful nectar sources for beneficial insects. At
certain times of the year I may also offer various rare and special bulbs.
Some varieties are in short supply, but there are many that I have plenty of. Larger
orders and quantities may be available for some plants – please ask.
Mail order terms and conditions
To order please email me via the “contact form” and I can then reply direct to your
email. This is my preferred form of contact, as I run my business from home and
have a young family. You are welcome to include a few alternatives, as some plants
are in very short supply or sell out quickly.
Please note, for the mail order plants in this list there is a minimum order of 3
plants.
All orders are sent via Fastways courier. I will only send plants on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. Post office box numbers are not suitable for couriers to use, so
please use a street or rural address. All rural deliveries have an extra charge –
please note that many small towns are now considered a rural delivery.
Freight charges for sending one carton of plants (up to 15 plants per carton):
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North Island urban $10.00
North Island rural $15.50
South Island urban $15.00
South Island rural $20.50
Payment can be made via direct credit into my bank account upon confirmation of
your order, and I will accept cheques as well. I cannot accept credit card payments
sorry.
Kind regards,
Kate Jury
All prices are GST inclusive.
Achillea filipendulina ‘Parker’s Variety’
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This is a very versatile plant, ideal for all sorts of different situations in the garden, as
it grows well in many different soil types. Spreading clumps of feathery grey-green
leaves and long, upright stems of large, bright yellow flowerheads. An excellent
border plant and great as a cutflower as well. Full sun and average moisture – quite
drought tolerant once established. 100cm x 50cm.
Agastache cana ‘Bolero’
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Delightful looking plants with very attractive, aromatic bronze leaves with purple
undersides. Nice bushy habit and produces plenty of spikes massed with brilliant
rose-purple long-tubed flowers. Excellent plant for beneficial insects, and will repeat
flower if kept dead-headed. Full sun, drought tolerant once established. 40x 30cm.
Agastache foeniculum
Few only
9cm pot $6.00
(Anise hyssop). A lovely perennial herb with anise-scented leaves and spikes of
lavender-blue flowers in summer. The leaves can be added to fruit salads, or used
fresh or dried to make herbal teas. The flowers provide a valuable nectar source for
bees. Full sun to part shade. 80-90cm x 40cm.
Agastache foeniculum ‘Golden Jubilee’ NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A fabulous form of anise hyssop, with striking chartreuse coloured foliage, and
contrasting spikes of lavender blue flowers in summer. Looks best when allowed a
little shade, with sun only part of the day. Wonderful bee plant, and lovely scented
foliage as well. 60-80cm x 40cm.
Aquilegia flabellata
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Cute wee plants forming low mounds of blue-green leaves that have an almost waxy
look to them. The pretty blue and white flowers are held on slightly nodding stems
just above the foliage. Makes an excellent rock garden plant, or use near the edges
of paths or in pots and planters. Full sun to part shade, happy in most soils but
dislikes having wet feet. 20cm x 20cm.
Aquilegia longissima
SOLD OUT
(Longspur Columbine) Hardy perennial with lovely finely-divided blue-green leaves.
From spring through early summer bears a succession of beautiful yellow flowers
with extremely long spurs, up to 15cm in length. Height 50-70cm in flower. Full sun
to part shade.
Aquilegia rockii
Few left
9cm pot $6.00
Elegant best describes this unusual columbine. Finely dissected grey-green basal
foliage, each leaf frequently tinged or edged with purple. The flowers are borne on
long, upright stems in spring. Flowers are a dusky plum-purple, with a fine edge of
white around each corolla. Hardy perennial, full sun to part shade, average
moisture. 60cm x 30cm.
Aquilegia vulgaris mixed
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Lovely, healthy, fast-growing seedlings grown from seed saved last year of the best
of the decent pinks and dark purple granny bonnets in the garden. Mostly singles
with good sized flowers, and a few doubles as well. 60-80cm x 40cm.
Aster ‘Coombe Fishacre’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A very graceful hybrid, presumably from A. lateriflorus blood, that produces manybranched clouds of small, pale lilac flowers with rosy centres in late summer. Full
sun. 90cm x 50cm.
Aster cordifolius ‘Photograph’
SOLD OUT
There has been some discussion in my garden group as to whether this is
‘Photograph’ or another Aster called ‘Silver Spray’, but I will stick with the name
given to me for now…Clump-forming, hardy herbaceous perennial with lovely heartshaped foliage. In late summer tall stems bear billowing masses of small, pale blue
flowers. Full sun. 1m x 50cm.
Aster ‘Dwarf White’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
An excellent dwarf aster producing masses of pure white flowers on short stems in
late summer to autumn. This always performs well for me and makes a useful filler
near roses or along paths. Full sun. 20-30cm x 30-40cm.
Aster ‘Hi-Jinx’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Good numbers available again of this favourite of mine. Clump-forming perennial
that bears masses of tiny white daisies with reddish-purple centres in late summer to
autumn. Height to around 70cm. Prefers full sun.
Aster ‘Kylie’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Plenty of fine foliage and upright, much-branched stems bearing masses of small,
rosy pink flowers with darker centres, creating a cloud effect in the garden. The
petals are slightly darker towards the tips. Full sun. 80cm x 40cm.
Aster laevis ‘Climax’
SOLD OUT
A lovely tall-growing cultivar which can easily reach 1.5m in height. Masses of
mauve-blue daisies on strong upright stems. Wonderful for the butterflies, bees and
other insects. Ideal planted at the back of the border. Full sun. 1.5m x 40cm.
Aster novae-angliae ‘Harrington’s Pink’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Clump-forming perennial producing tall sprays of pure rose-pink flowers in Autumn.
A striking plant for late summer interest, at the back of the border. Height 1.2 to
1.5m. Full sun.
Aster novae-angliae ‘Herbstschnee’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(New England aster). A beautiful hybrid with softly hairy, fine grey-green leaves and
plentiful tall stems of fairly large pure white daisies. Long flowering from mid-late
summer into autumn. Full sun and free-draining soil. 120cm x 60cm.
Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Makes a mound of slightly mint-scented leaves and from mid-summer bears
numerous spikes of small blue flowers, creating a cloud of misty blue. A great plant
for softening edges or team it with something big and bright for contrast. Loved by
bees and butterflies too. Full sun. 30cm x 45cm.
Campanula glomerata ‘Caroline’
Few left
9cm pot $6.00
Lovely clusters of pale lilac-pink bells on short sturdy stems over heart-shaped
foliage in summer. Clumps up well, creeps about a little bit but not too bad. If cut
back after flowering it will sometimes produce another flush of flowers. Does best in
full sun in average to poor soil – will generally flower best if kept a little on the hungry
side!
Campanula grossekii
NEW STOCK
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A fairly rare plant in cultivation, I obtained seed of this several years ago and it has
proved to be very worthwhile, flowering for long periods from spring through summer.
Clump forming perennial (does not run) with heart to lance-shaped leaves and tall,
branched spires of large lavender-blue, slightly flared bells. H 60-80cm when in
flower. Part shade to full sun, best in good garden soil with compost added.
Campanula persicifolia var. alba
SOLD OUT
A lovely, if not slightly old-fashioned plant which forms a gently spreading mound of
fresh green leaves. From late spring into summer bears a succession of tall stems
of open bell-shaped white flowers, ideal for cutting or simply creating height in a
border. Full sun to part shade. 80cm x 40cm.
Campanula rotundifolia ‘White Gem’ NEW Few only
9cm pot $6.00
This is the rarer white form of the wild harebell, forming low mats of tiny, delicatelooking, round green leaves, from which emerge beautiful hanging white bells on
thin, wiry stems. Happy in a rock garden situation, or try growing in a pot or trough,
or along the edge of a path. Full sun to part shade, well-drained but moisture
retentive soils. 30cm x 30cm.
Centaurea macrocephala
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
This is a stately perennial ideal for the back of the border where it can create vertical
impact! Forms clumps of mid-green leaves, slightly rough to touch, and upright
stems of large, shaggy bright yellow flowers, slightly thistle-like in appearance.
Long-flowering from mid-summer to autumn, useful cut or dried flower, and highly
attractive to bees and butterflies. Leave the seedheads on for extra effect into the
winter, and to provide food for the birds. Prefers full sun and free-draining soils, and
is fully hardy but resents disturbance once established, so don’t try and move or
divide it. Height 90cm-150cm, spread 60-80cm.
Centaurea simplicicaulis
Few left
9cm pot $6.00
This is a really lovely wee groundcover, quite different from its bigger cousins.
Forms low, creeping mounds of lacy silver foliage studded with fluffy pale lavenderpink flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer. Frost and drought tolerant, loves full
sun and well-drained soil. 25cm x 40cm.
Corydalis wilsonii
SOLD OUT
A small short-lived perennial which forms a rosette of very attractive, finely-divided
blue-grey leaves. Short spires of bright lemon-yellow flowers, slightly tinged with
green. 15-20cm x 20cm.
Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’
SOLD OUT
A winter-dormant plant, with ribbed, fresh green leaves shooting from clusters of
corms in spring, followed in early summer by heads of the most brilliant vermillionred flowers, which contrast perfectly with the black stems. Prefers full sun and good
drainage. Will eventually form a clump 1.2m x 60cm.
Daucus carota ‘Dara’
SOLD OUT
A stunning form of the wild carrot and a favourite at Chelsea this year. Typical fine,
ferny green leaves give rise to plentiful stems of umbels in shades of white, pink and
burgundy which create a frothy feature in the garden. Fabulous for picking, and a
wonderful plant for beneficial insects as well. 90cm x 40cm.
Dianthus cruentus
SOLD OUT
A fabulous little plant which forms a low clump of narrow grass-like foliage and then
sends up many vertical stems 40-50cm high, each one topped with a head of bright
rosy-red flowers with deep red bracts. Does best in well-drained, poorer soils in full
sun, or in a rock garden situation. 50cm x 30cm.
Dianthus pinifolius
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This is an excellent rock garden plant – ideal for a sunny spot with good drainage.
Forms a low mound of needle-like blue-green leaves, and in summer upright stems
to 30cm emerge, each carrying a head of bright ruby-red flowers. Will repeat bloom
if deadheaded immediately after flowering. 30cm x 25cm.
Dianthus - single pink
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This is a lovely little plant, suitable for a rock garden or pot, or at the edge of the
garden. Low mounds of grey foliage and masses of sweetly scented baby pink
flowers on longer stems above the foliage. 20-25cm high when flowering.
Dianthus – single red
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Another wee beauty, ideally suited to a pot or trough, or the edge of the garden,
forming a compact grey-leaved dome. Flowers are around 2cm wide and a lovely
light red colour with a white spot on each petal. Great scent as well. Prefers a
sunny situation with good drainage. 15-20cm x 20cm.
Dierama pulcherrimum ‘Slieve Donard Hybrids’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Angel’s fishing rod). A lovely selection of this graceful plant, with grey-green grassy
foliage and long, arching stems carrying delicate bells in shades of purple, red, pink
and lavender. Forms a large clump once established. As this is a mixture, I have
put only one plant per pot, in order to keep the colours separate. Quite a tough plant
and can handle most conditions, although does best in full sun. Will eventually make
a clump of around 100cm x 80cm.
Digitalis grandiflora
NEW STOCK
FEW ONLY
9cm pot $6.00
A perennial foxglove forming clumps of smooth green leaves, edged with fine hairs,
above which rise stems of relatively large lemon-yellow flowers, each lightly marked
with brown on the inside. Height 60-90cm. Prefers a slightly shady spot.
Digitalis purpurea ‘Snow Thimble’
9cm pot $5.00, or 3 for $12.00
A stunning Foxglove selection, forming rosettes of hairy green leaves and tall stems
of pure white bell-shaped flowers, with absolutely no spots, so is easy to place in the
garden. Great for mass planting in full sun or semi-shade, and does best in soils
with compost added. Hardy short-lived perennial. 100cm x 35cm.
Erigeron ‘Los Angeles’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This is the sterile hybrid form of E. karvinskianus , which has a similar habit but much
larger lavender-pink flowers (and the advantage of not setting any seed!). Beautiful
in a tall pot where it can weep over the edge, or use it on banks or as an edging.
Prefers full sun, and is drought tolerant. 20-30cm x 30-50cm.
Erigeron multiradiatus
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This is a favourite summer-flowering perennial which I have had for many years.
Forms a low clump of mid-green, slightly spoon-shaped leaves. Masses of mediumsized lavender daisies with fuzzy, golden-yellow centres are held on short stems just
above the foliage. Never seems to set seed, so propagation is by division only.
Prefers full sun. Has proved to be hardy and a reliable grower without taking over –
ideal for the front of the border. 20-25cm x 30cm.
Erigeron simplex
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A little semi-alpine species forming small tufted clumps of narrow green leaves, and
solitary lavender-blue daisies up to 2.5cm across, each with a golden-yellow centre.
Ideal in a rock garden, trough or pot. 10-15cm x 15cm.
Eriogonum fasciculatum
SOLD OUT
(California Buckwheat). A somewhat spreading shrub with upright stems of small
grey-green, softly hairy leaves. Flowering begins in summer, with many heads of
pale pink flowers, which last for a long time and turn reddish-bronze as they age.
The flowerheads can provide interest for almost a whole year if left on the plant.
Buckwheats are wonderful nectar sources for a range of insects and butterflies, and
are also very drought tolerant, thriving in hot, dry areas. Full sun, average soil. 8090cm x 1m.
Eupatorium cannabinum
12cm pot $7.00
A pretty plant, ideal for attracting beneficial insects and butterflies, and looks great
planted with grasses and late summer flowering perennials such as Heleniums. Tall
reddish stems clothed in green hemp-like foliage are topped with flat heads of
numerous tiny pink flowers, giving a slightly fluffy look when fully open. Full sun, and
copes well in slightly damp or heavy soils. 1m x 40cm.
Felicia echinata
NEW
9cm pot $6.00
From South Africa comes this rounded, bushy, evergreen sub-shrub. Distinctive
upright stems are densely covered with small, pointed leaves, giving a prickly effect.
Terminal clusters of mauve daisies with bright yellow centres. This is an excellent
plant for dry areas due to its drought tolerance, so grow in full sun in well-drained
soil. 60-70cm x 40cm.
Fuschia ‘La Campanella’
NEW
9cm pot $6.00
This is a bushy, low-growing variety with a weeping habit, making it ideal for raised
planters or even hanging baskets. Pale pink sepals and purple-pink petals which
deepen in colour as they age. Prefers a partly shady situation, with regular water
during the heat of summer. 30cm x 45cm.
Geranium maderense alba
Few left
1 litre pot $8.00
The hard-to-find and really stunning white-flowered form of the Madeira Cranesbill,
this biennial can take two years to come into flower. Forms a huge clump of
beautiful soft, deep green, finely divided leaves. Once flowering size has been
reached, a large flower head forms in the centre, carrying masses of upward-facing
white flowers. A very striking plant, and very easy to establish. Happy almost
anywhere – sun or part shade. Will set seed and die after flowering, but seedlings
will pop up later. Fully grown size is 130cm x 130cm.
Geranium palmatum
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
This is a lovely plant with a growth habit like a more refined and elegant version of G.
maderense. Large, fresh green leaves and sprays of rosy-pink flowers with a darker
eye. Borderline-hardy perennial, flowers in early summer. Prefers full sun and
average garden soil. Self-sows gently.
Geranium ‘Philippe Vapelle’
Few only
9cm pot $6.00
A low growing plant ideal for the edge of the border, or in a rock garden situation.
Clusters of blue flowers, each petal delicately veined with dark purple, appear in late
spring. Soft, grey-green, textured leaves are very attractive as well. Full sun to part
shade, normal soil conditions. 30cm x 30cm.
Geranium sanguineum ‘New Hampshire Purple’ 9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
An easy to grow, long-flowering form of this dwarf species, ideal for a sunny position
at the edge of the garden. Forms low clumps of fairly finely divided dark green
leaves, and then bright magenta-purple saucer-shaped flowers from early summer
through to autumn. Heat and frost tolerant, and will adapt to most soils, but does
best in average garden soil with good drainage. 25cm x 30cm.
Helleborus argutifolius
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(syn. H. corsicus). One of my favourite plants for year-round interest, this species
forms large evergreen clumps of deep green, veined leaves, each leaf divided into 3
and edged with short spikes. In late winter or early spring, each stem produces a
long-lasting terminal head of 20-30 lovely pale green cup-shaped flowers, which
provide a striking contrast to the foliage. Happy in full sun or part shade. 60-100cm x
60-100cm.
Helleborus foetidus
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Seedlings grown from a very good form of this lovely species. A great foliage plant
which forms evergreen clumps of finely divided deep green leaves. Flowering
begins in late winter, with stems carrying bunches of bell-shaped pale lime-green
flowers. Hardy to frost and heat, drought tolerant once established but prefers some
shade. 50cm x 50cm.
Heuchera americana ssp. hirsuticaulis
Few only
9cm pot $6.00
A lovely plant for a woodland or shady area of the garden, providing lush green
leaves with scalloped edges all year round. In late spring fairly inconspicuous
flowers are borne on tall stems, but there are plenty of them, creating a haze of pale
green above the foliage. 30-60cm x 40cm.
Iris tridentata
NEW
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
A lovely species ideal for a damp or boggy area in the garden, forming clumps
rhizomes with upright thin green leaves, and pretty purple-blue flowers with wide
sepals which hang down gracefully. Part shade, or can take full sun in cool, wet
areas. Height up to 70cm in flower.
Knautia macedonica ‘Red Cherries’ NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This relative of Scabiosa produces a great display over summer of bright cherry-red
pincushion flowers on long stems, which a perfect for picking. Flowers are very
attractive to bees and butterflies. Lovely clumps of grey-green foliage, and fairly
drought tolerant once established. Full sun. 60-90cm x 50cm.
Libertia caerulescens
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A dwarf species from Chile, this hardy perennial forms low clumps of lush green Irislike leaves, and many branched spikes of pure blue flowers. A lovely low
maintenance plant. Prefers full sun. 50cm x 30cm.
Limonium gmelinii ssp. hungaricum
9cm pot $6.00
(Sea lavender; Siberian statice) A beautiful plant with an interesting name! Lovely
smooth, deep green, slightly leathery basal leaves and long, arching spikes massed
with bright lilac-blue flowers. Wonderful as a cut flower, or for dried arrangements.
Excellent drought-resistance. Full sun and well-drained soil. 60cm x 30cm.
Limonium latifolium
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Another lovely sea lavender, also ideal for use as a cut or dried flower. Forms low
mounds of large, leathery green leaves and then upright, many branched stems turn
into billowing clouds of misty, pale blue flowers. Drought tolerant and prefers freedraining soil in full sun. Eventual size 60cm x 60cm.
Limonium minutum
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
An interesting wee hardy perennial, ideal for a trough or bowl where it can be easily
admired. Rosettes of succulent-like, slightly spoon-shaped, mid-green leaves
remain attractive all-year-round. In summer airy sprays of tiny, pale lavender-purple
flowers are produced just above the foliage, and last for a long time. Full sun and
well-drained soil with limited moisture. 15cm x 15cm.
Lychnis miqueliana
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Japanese woodland catchfly) This is a stunning plant in full flower, and the foliage is
highly attractive as well, being a dark green, with new leaves tinted dark red.
Multiple heads of large orange-red flowers. Prefers a position in dappled shade, with
good soil. 50cm x 30cm.
Lysimachia ephemerum
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
(Willow-leaved loosestrife). A useful and stately, hardy perennial for the border,
forming a dense clump, and ideal for soils that tend to stay dampish or don’t drain
quite as well as others. Slightly waxy, grey-green long leaves give rise to elegant
tapering stems of white flowers, each with a few pale pink stamens. 90cm x 60cm.
Monarda fistulosa
SOLD OUT
(Bergamot, Bee balm). A summer flowering hardy perennial ideal for attracting and
feeding the bees, producing plenty of very pretty lavender flowers. The leaves and
flowers are edible, and are reputed to contain both antibiotic and antiseptic
compounds, ideal for using for herb teas. Full sun to part shade.
80-100cm x 30-40cm.
Monarda ‘Margaret Rose’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A beautiful and not largely-available bergamot, with lovely dark green leaves, the
new growth frequently toned with dark red as well. In mid-summer bears masses of
dark rose-pink flowers on strong stems. Resistant to mildew. Wonderful for the
butterflies. Full sun to part shade, and divide clumps in spring. 70-80cm x 60cm.
Nepeta grandiflora ‘Border Ballet’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This is a wonderful bee plant with lots of lush, scented grey-green foliage and
spreading, upright spikes covered with masses of bright blue and white flowers.
Flowers over a long period in summer, and is fairly fast growing. Full sun and
average soil. Cut back after flowering. 50-70cm H x 40-60cm W.
Nepeta tuberosa
Few left
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
One of the stand-out plants in my summer garden, this has always drawn lots of
comment as it does not resemble a ‘normal’ catmint. Soft, furry grey leaves with
serrated edges. In midsummer produces many upright spikes of tightly packed
mauve flowers with dark purple bracts. A perennial from the Mediterranean, this
Nepeta produces a tuber similar to a Dahlia in order to survive drought. Dormant in
winter, and also in times of prolonged drought. Full sun, good drainage. 30-60cm x
50cm.
Nicotiana sylvestris
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This is a tall stately plant, ideal for the back of the border. Very large green, slightly
furry leaves and tall, thick stems bearing multiple panicles of long-tubed trumpet
shaped white flowers, which are highly scented, particularly in the evening. Prefers
some shade from the heat of the sun. 1.5m x 60-70cm.
Origanum vulgare aureum
Few only
9cm pot $6.00
I love using this herb in amongst my perennials in the flower garden, as it creates a
wonderful contrast with other foliage types, and is particularly good paired with blue
flowered plants. Low mounds of golden greenish-yellow, scented leaves, and in
summer short stems of pretty pale pink flowers. 15-25cm x 30-40cm.
Pelargonium reniforme
NEW Few only
9cm pot $6.00
A very attractive dwarf species with lovely silvery grey kidney-shaped leaves which
are covered with fine hairs and feel soft to touch. Produces umbels of bright
magenta-pink flowers on stems above the foliage. Flowering can occur throughout
the year in warm areas. Copes with heat and dry, preferring a sunny spot with
average soil (not too rich or flowers will be limited). 30-50cm x 40cm.
Penstemon ‘Alice Hindley’
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
A wonderful border Penstemon with a bushy habit, and masses of lavender-pink
flowers with paler throats for many months throughout summer. Cut back after
flowering to maintain bushy shape and encourage further flowering. 70-80cm x
60cm.
Penstemon ‘Emily’
FEW ONLY
12cm pot $7.00
Just a few plants available of this border plant. Bushy plants bear plenty of upright
stems of delicate almost-white flared bells, each tinged with pink at the mouth. A
beautiful plant that mixes well with many other plants. Cut back after the first
flowering and it will repeat bloom. 60cm x 40cm.
Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’
NEW
12cm pot $7.00
A reliable performer in the garden, this vigorous hybrid forms a tall, bushy clump of
long, fresh green leaves and then upright spikes bearing masses of long-tubed pink
flowers, the paler inside of each flower being veined with dark pink. Flowers over a
long period and will repeat bloom if deadheaded. Full sun. 60-75cm x 45cm.
Penstemon hirsutus
Few only
9cm pot $6.00
(Hairy Beardtongue) An elegant hardy perennial with masses of mauve flowers in
early summer, each with a white lip, over glossy green foliage. Easy in a welldrained position in full sun. H to 50cm.
Penstemon newberryi
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A mound-forming species with very attractive green jagged-edged leaves, frequently
veined or coloured with berry-red. Growing wider than it is tall, this species sends up
many stems topped with hot pink flowers, long-tubed and flared at the ends. Full sun
and well-drained soil. 25cm x 30cm.
Penstemon ‘Raven’
SOLD OUT
Bushy clumps of dark green leaves and masses of deepest burgundy bells for up to
six months of the year make this a very popular garden plant. Full sun and average
soil. Loved by the bees. 80-90cm x 45-60cm.
Penstemon smallii
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
One of my favourite species, with very attractive dark green leaves veined with
burgundy. Flower spikes bear numerous small branches, each carrying several
elegant lavender-pink flowers that have bearded three-lobed lower lips splashed with
white. Seems quite happy in full sun or part shade, and prefers reasonably freedraining soils. Forms a bushy plant to 50cm high which repeat flowers from spring to
autumn if kept dead-headed.
Penstemon watsonii
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A lovely little species which forms a low mound of narrow dark green leaves. Upright
spikes carry whorls of outward-facing, purplish-blue flowers. Ideal for a dry, sunny
spot with free-draining soil, or in a rock garden. 30-50cm x 25cm.
Perovskia atriplicifolia
NEW STOCK
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
(Russian sage) A hardy perennial that loves summer heat and is ideal for hot, dry
parts of the garden. Upright stems of silvery green leaves with deeply toothed edges.
Brilliant lavender-blue flowers over a long period in summer. 1.5m x 60-80cm.
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Spire’
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
(Russian sage) A hardy perennial that loves summer heat and is ideal for hot, dry
parts of the garden. Forms a clump of upright stems covered in fragrant silvery
green leaves with toothed edges. Brilliant lavender-blue flowers over a long period
in summer. Deciduous - cut the woody stems back almost to ground level in late
autumn or early spring. 1.5m x 70-80cm.
Phlox
I’ve been lucky enough to have some divisions of these beautiful scented border
plants, and have a few left to share with you. They are just coming into growth, so
ideal to plant now. Full sun to part shade and good soil enriched with compost.
 Phlox ‘B. Symons-Jeune’, pale pink with darker centre, to 90cm tall. 12cm
pot $7.00 Very few. SOLD OUT
 Phlox ‘Dusterlohe’, deep violet-blue, to 90cm tall, 1 litre pot $8.00 SOLD
OUT
 Phlox paniculata alba, pure white, to 1m tall, 12cm pot $7.00. 2 LEFT
Physostegia virginiana alba
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(Obedient plant). The white form of this beautiful plant, ideal for creating vertical
interest amongst other perennials. Fresh green leaves and upright spikes bearing
clusters of tubular white flowers in summer. Looks lovely swaying in the breeze.
Prefers full sun. 70cm x 35cm.
Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’
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A non-invasive sterile hybrid raised at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in South
Africa. Striking dark green leaves with deep purple undersides. 15 cm spikes of
lavender flowers with darker markings put on quite a show over a long period in
autumn. In warm areas will flower right through until summer. Frost tender. Grows
into a bush approx. 1m x 1m, prefers a sheltered spot with afternoon shade.
Rudbeckia maxima
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
A wonderful plant for the foliage alone, this is very different to the usual Rudbeckia
species. Makes a large clump of huge, leathery, blue-green leaves. In mid summer
bears tall spikes of yellow flowers with drooping petals, each with a black cone in the
centre. Very striking and unusual, great for butterflies and other insects. 160cm-2m
high, 90cm across. 12cm pot.
Salvia ‘African Sky’
Few left
1 litre pot $8.00
(S. chameleagnea x S. scabra) Shrubby small-leaved perennial with a bushy habit.
Masses of gorgeous bright sky-blue flowers over many months from summer into
autumn. A really useful addition to the garden, which requires minimal maintenance
(responds well to a trim with the hedge clippers once or twice a year). Prefers full
sun and is drought tolerant – survives without water for long periods once
established. 80cm x 80cm.
Salvia argentea
Few left
1 litre pot $8.00
A hardy biennial or short-lived perennial accent plant which forms a clump of highly
attractive large, furry, silvery-grey leaves. The leaves alone always draw comment,
but I also really enjoy the masses of fairly large white flowers, which are held on
upright, well-branched stems. Usually dies once it flowers and sets seed, but it will
sometimes live longer if the flower stem is cut back straight after flowering. Drought
tolerant and prefers a well-drained position in full sun. Plant where the soft leaves
can be touched – everybody wants to do this! 60-80cm x 50cm
Salvia blepharophylla
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A lovely half-hardy perennial with creeping rhizomes forming small patches of very
dark green leaves with dark stems. Short stems of the most gorgeous bright scarlet
flowers are produced over a long period from early summer right through to autumn.
Looks lovely when allowed to weave itself around the base of woody perennials or
smaller shrubs. Tolerant of light frost, may survive heavier frosts if well protected.
Full sun to part shade, prefers soil with a little compost added. 25-50cm x 60cm.
Salvia buchananii
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
(Buchanan’s sage). Upright stems to 45cm with glossy dark green leaves. Very
attractive 5cm long magenta pink flowers with noticeable hairs. Will bloom frequently
in warm climates, with most flowers appearing in summer and autumn. Does well in
containers, or in humus-rich soil in the garden. Prefers light afternoon shade. Half
hardy perennial.
Salvia canariensis var. candidissima
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
Finally, I have plenty of this rare and sought-after form of the Canary Island sage
available for sale. A fast-growing and very striking rounded shrub with arrow-shaped
leaves typical of the species, but in this case every part of the plant is covered in
dense silver hairs, softly furry to touch. From late summer through to autumn it
covers itself in rose pink flowers set off further by the bright pinky-purple calyces.
Very heat and drought tolerant, this shrub loves hot, dry areas in full sun. Cut back
after flowering. 1.2-1.5m H x 1.2-1.5m W.
Salvia chamaedryoides
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This is a lovely groundcover ideal for using as an edging in difficult spots in the sun.
Spreads by underground stems, creating a small, upright bush of silvery green
leaves, and beautiful sky-blue flowers from summer through to autumn.
30-40cm x 30-40cm.
Salvia ‘Christine Yeo’
Few left
12cm pot $7.00
A small shrubby hybrid suitable for a mixed planting in full sun. Small, crinkly greygreen leaves on sprawling stems bearing a succession of very pretty violet-purple
flowers, each with a white eye, from late spring right through until autumn. 60cm x
60cm.
Salvia confertiflora
NEW
Few only
1 litre pot $8.00
(Red velvet sage). This is a large, fast-growing species ideal for the back of the
border, or amongst shrubs. Does best if pruned back by half each year in spring,
although if left unpruned it will eventually make a big, tall thicket ideal as a shelter for
other plants. Large, slightly coarse, green leaves, and from summer through to
autumn bears upright spikes 30-60cm long of short velvety orange-red flowers, on
slightly darker red stems. The striking colour is further enhanced by a covering of
fine reddish-brown hairs. 1.5-2.5m x 1.5-2m.
Salvia hians
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A hardy perennial from Kashmir, producing branched spikes of relatively large bright
purplish-blue flowers, flecked with white. The flowers are held well above the
foliage, which is an attractive mound of hairy green leaves. Full sun to part shade,
60cm x 60cm.
Salvia hierosolymitana
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
A mouthful of a name for such a nice plant. A hardy perennial, forming clumps of
large, crinkly green leaves above which rise stout stems of pretty flowers which
remind me of berries and cream in colour. Flowers several times over the summer if
dead headed after flowering. Full sun to part shade, and dislikes wet feet in winter.
70-80cm x 40cm.
Salvia jurisicii
NEW
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9cm pot $6.00
This is a very unusual and rather sweet little species, which must have full sun and
good drainage to perform well. Finely divided, feathery green leaves with silver
hairs, mostly on the undersides. Sends up dense spikes of softly hairy, gorgeous
blue flowers, which have the unusual trait of being held upside down. Best in full sun
in a rock garden situation. 20-30cm x 25cm.
Salvia macrophylla
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
The ‘Purple Leaf Form’ of this striking plant, which has distinctive large leaves,
reminiscent in shape to the Arum family. The furry leaves are bright olive green on
top, with contrasting purple reverses. Clusters of bright cobalt-blue flowers appear
on branched spikes at the end of each leafy stem. This is a fantastic plant for yearround foliage and flower interest. Enjoys full sun to part shade, and copes well with
hot and humid conditions. 1 to 1.5m high, 60-80cm spread.
Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
A fantastic addition to any garden, this shrubby perennial has furry grey-green
leaves and large bright purple-blue flowers with a lime green corolla, which create a
stunning contrast. Flowering can be from summer through into winter. Will tolerate
light frost. Only prune by 1/3 to 1/2 to maintain bushy growth. Hard pruning may kill
the plant. 1.5-2m x 1.5m.
Salvia mexicana var. minor
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
A rounded, shrubby perennial with attractive softly furry, grey-green leaves.
Produces many short spikes of deep blue flowers, with contrasting dark calyces,
creating a cloud of blue when in full bloom. Flowering begins in summer and can
continue right through into winter. Best pruned to shape in spring once the weather
warms up. Full sun to part shade. Height 1.5-1.8m, spread 1.2m-1.5m.
Salvia miniata
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
One of the slightly more unusual members of this genus, with very dark green,
glossy leaves, frequently turning a deep crimson during very cold or hot
temperatures. New growth can also be yellow-green. Gorgeous loose spikes of
large, brilliant red flowers are borne over a long period from mid-summer until the
frost arrives. This Salvia prefers to grow in shade, such as underneath larger trees,
in humus-rich soil. Trees and shrubs will also provide shelter from frost, as it is
relatively frost tender. 75cm x 100cm.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Rose Queen’
NEW STOCK 9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A beautiful, low growing hardy perennial. Forms a low clump of green leaves with
slightly jagged edges, above which rise abundant flower spikes to 40cm, each one
packed with small rose-pink flowers. Repeat flowers if dead-headed. Heat and
drought tolerant. Full sun. 40cm x 30cm.
Salvia ‘Omaha Gold’
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
A very striking large shrubby perennial with softly hairy mid green leaves which are
mottled and edged with gold, particularly in summer. Clusters of relatively large
flowers in a stunning shade of cobalt blue appear from mid-late summer, lasting well
into autumn. Prefers a moisture retentive soil with plenty of compost or leaf mould,
and shade in the afternoon. Can be sensitive to hard frosts. I find it best grown near
other larger shrubs or trees where it can be protected from the frost and afternoon
heat. 1.5m x 1m.
Salvia patens ‘Pink Ice’
Few left
9cm pot $6.00
A lovely plant which forms a (non-invasive) tuber under the ground, similar to a
Dahlia but not as big. Clumps of slightly fuzzy green leaves, and spires of beautiful,
very large, soft-pink flowers. Flowers at any time from early summer through to
autumn, and will repeat flower if dead-headed. Reasonably frost tender but will reshoot from the tuber in spring once the soil warms up. 60-70cm x 30cm. Full sun.
9cm pot.
Salvia przewalskii
Few only
9cm pot $6.00
A rarely offered hardy perennial Salvia which is dormant in winter, re-shooting in
spring. Forms a clump of soft, hairy leaves above which rise branched stems of
large, tubular, deep rosy-purple flowers in summer. Needs a cooler position in
dappled shade, mulch with compost or similar in the summer to protect from drying
out. 70cm x 60cm.
Salvia regeliana
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
(The Queen’s Sage) With a name like that, one can’t help but call this a most regal
species! Forms a basal clump of grey-green leaves, frequently taking on maroon
tones in hot weather. Good-sized, bright blue-purple flowers are borne in summer
on tall, stately, branched spikes. Hardy to the heat and cold, does best in a sunny
position. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Flowering stems 70-90cm high.
Salvia – tall red
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Grown from cuttings taken in a friend’s garden, these are possibly Salvia ‘Red
Dragon’, but I won’t be able to confirm this until they flower! In the meantime, I have
these lovely, strong and healthy plants ready to sell! Large green leaves, soft to
touch and nicely scented. Quite a tall-growing shrubby perennial, with red flowers.
1.8m x 1m.
Salvia repens
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A smaller Salvia with a creeping rootstock (but not invasive). Forms a nice little
patch of slightly cut, oblong leaves. The flower stems are quite upright and produce
whorls of lilac flowers in summer. Full sun. H to 30cm.
Salvia roemeriana
NEW STOCK Few only
9cm pot $6.00
A delightful wee plant ideally suited to the part shade and dryish conditions near
trees and shrubs. Small, round green leaves with scalloped edges take on a deeper
purple shade in hot conditions. Multiple stems to 30cm bearing long-tubed bright
scarlet flowers. Winter dormant perennial, hardy if kept reasonably dry throughout
winter. Can grow well in pots. 30cm x 25cm.
Salvia roemeriana ‘Hot Trumpets’
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A delightful wee plant, ideal for pots and tubs, or in the dry shade areas near trees
and shrubs. Small, rounded green leaves with scalloped edges, turning bronze red
in cold/hot weather. Multiple stems to 20cm bearing bright scarlet flowers. Winter
dormant perennial, hardy if kept reasonably dry throughout winter. Grows well in
pots in part shade. 20cm x 15cm.
Salvia roscida
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
(syn. S. fallax). A winter-flowering shrub that forms an upright, bushy mass of soft,
heart-shaped leaves. Flowering begins in late winter, into spring, when it smothers
itself in masses of short spikes of small pale blue flowers. Can cope with light frost,
but best if planted in a protected position near buildings or amongst other shrubs.
Prefers only a part day of sun. Responds well to being cut back by at least ½ after
flowering. 1.5-2m x 1.2m.
Salvia sagittata
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
(Arrow leaf sage). A herbaceous, slightly shrubby perennial with soft light green
arrow-shaped leaves and woody black stems carrying spreading inflorescences of
gorgeous bright royal blue flowers. Flowers continue to appear all summer long.
Full sun to part shade. Cut back the woody stems after flowering, or in frost prone
areas leave until spring. 1m x 1m.
Salvia sclarea ‘Vatican White’
1 litre pot $8.00
A striking architectural plant, mostly perennial, sometimes biennial. This strain
produces spires of pure white flowers and large white bracts, all set off by the fresh
green calyces. Blooms in early summer, flowering stems to 1.5m. Thrives in hot, dry
conditions.
Salvia ‘Silkes Dream’
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A hybrid of Salvia darcyi and S. microphylla this beautiful plant produces dark
salmon-red flowers, each one with a large lower lip. The flowers are held on long
stems above the small, slightly shrubby plant. Striking when in flower. I find this
plant is best grown in a mixed border where its stems can be supported by other
plants. Full sun, drought-tolerant perennial. 90cm x 45cm.
Salvia somalensis
NEW
12cm pot $7.00
(Somalian mountain sage). This is an uncommon shrubby species, with long greygreen leaves which frequently take on lime green hues. Large powder-blue flowers
are borne in short terminal spikes, and along each of the branchlets that appear all
the way up each main stem. Flowering from summer through into autumn. Best
pruned after flowering to maintain shape. Hardy to heat, dry and cold. Prefers a
sunny spot, but does well in part shade too. 1.2-1.5m x 1.2m.
Salvia sprucei
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1 litre pot $8.00
A large, bushy plant with med-large, ovate grey-green leaves, soft and furry to touch.
Bright pink flowers with faint white ‘bee-lines’ are borne on branched inflorescences
in mid-late winter, giving the bees a nectar source at a time of the year when flowers
can be fairly scarce. Reasonably hardy but won't stand severe frosts. Full sun. 1.8m
x 1.5m.
Salvia ‘Sue Templeton’
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1 litre pot $8.00
(S. recognita x S. officinalis). I have had this Salvia in my collection for many years
now, and have not had a name for it until now – I think this is correct! A lovely Salvia
that forms a large clump of feathery grey leaves, and an almost continuous
succession of long spikes of small mauve pink flowers. An excellent bee plant, cut it
back every now and then to keep it bushy. 80cm x 1m.
Salvia x superba ‘Blue Queen’
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A lovely dwarf plant suitable for a hot, sunny spot at the edge of the garden.
Fragrant grey-green leaves and plenty of compact spikes bearing masses of small
dark violet-blue flowers over a long period in summer. Full sun. 25-30cm x 30-40cm.
Salvia taraxacifolia
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Dandelion leaved sage). As it’s common name suggests, this delightful little plant
has leaves very similar in appearance to a Dandelion, except more of a silvery-green
colour. But that’s where the similarities end, as this species puts up a succession of
stiff, short flowering stems studded with cute, outward-facing baby-pink flowers.
Quite different from the majority of Salvia species I grow, this one only forms a small
clump and is well suited to growing at the front of the border, or rock garden, in full
sun. 25cm x 25cm.
Salvia univerticillata
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
Not to be confused with S. verticillata, this beauty frequently flowers all year round,
particularly in warm areas. Forms a large bushy mound of textured, mid-green
leaves, from which arise whorls of bright red, fuzzy flowers. Stunning in full flower.
Does well in partial shade, copes well with long dry periods. 1m x 1.5m.
Salvia ‘Waverly’
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
This hybrid from California is a favourite of mine in the garden. Blooms almost
continuously from early summer to winter, particularly if kept dead-headed, and
blends well with almost any other plant. Long stems of pale pink flowers with
contrasting darker mauve calyces on lax stems above the attractive foliage. Tender
in heavy frosts, but will bounce-back quickly, as it is a fast grower. 1.5m x 1.5m.
Full sun.
Scabiosa caucasica ‘Perfection Blue’ NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Clumps of soft green foliage and tall, strong stems of large flowers in a beautiful
shade of blue. Ideal as a cutflower, or as a border plant where the flowers can wave
in the breeze. Wonderful butterfly plant too. Full sun. 60cm x 30cm.
Scabiosa ochroleuca ‘Moon Dance’
NEW
9cm pot $6.00
A lovely compact plant, forming low mounds of feathery green foliage, and in
summer masses of soft yellow pincushions on short stems just above the foliage.
Flowers over a long period and is easy to grow, being happy in a range of situations.
Looks great at the front of the border. 40-45cm x 40-45cm.
Scutellaria baicalensis
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9cm pot $6.00
Hardy perennial with stiff but rather lax stems of narrow green leaves, and many
stems of gorgeous bright blue-purple skullcap flowers to 1 inch long. Does well in
dry heat but dislikes humid conditions. Full sun to part shade. 25-35cm x 30cm.
Senecio viravira
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A uncommon variety of Dusty Miller. Very attractive, finely divided silver leaves,
more silver-white in summer, when the flowers also appear. Flowers are a cream
colour and reminiscent of Achillea flowers. A great contrast plant in the garden, best
in full sun. Drought tolerant. 60cm x 60cm.
Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’
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(Germander) The usual form of this shrub has pale blue flowers, but this cultivar has
beautiful bright azure-blue flowers. Lovely silver foliage and downy white stems add
to the appeal. Full sun to part shade. 1.5m x 1m.
Verbascum blattaria
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Moth mullein). This is the beautiful yellow flowered species, slightly more vigorous
than the white form, and can self-sow so only allow a few pods to ripen, and remove
the rest of the stems once flowering has finished. Hardy biennial forming a rosette of
mid-green leaves and upright stems of butter yellow flowers with very attractive
contrasting purple stamens. Full sun and average soil. 60-100cm x 30-40cm.
Verbascum blattaria f. albiflorum
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
One of my favourite Verbascums, this hardy biennial or short-lived perennial forms a
basal rosette of crinkly, deep green glossy leaves with toothed edges. Beautiful,
airy, branched stems of elegant white flowers with contrasting deep purple stamens.
Plants may die after flowering but if you allow the seeds to ripen they will pop up
again in time for the next year. Flower stems 50-100cm, rosette at ground level.
Verbascum chaixii album
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Hardy perennial with a rosette of slightly hairy, jagged-edged green leaves and
multiple spikes of white flowers with purple stamens in the centre. Deadhead to
encourage more flower spikes to form. Self sows gently. 60-90cm x 30cm.
Verbascum phoeniceum mixed
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A fast-growing hardy perennial that bears spikes of pretty flowers in shades of pink,
plum-purple and white, over rosettes of crinkly, mid-green leaves. Prefers full sun.
Height 60-90cm.
Veronica longifolia
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Clumps of fresh-green narrow leaves with scalloped edges. In mid-summer bears
elegant, branched spikes of beautiful blue flowers. Clumps will slowly increase. Will
sometimes repeat flower if cut back after the first flowering. Full sun in good soil.
70cm x 50cm.
Veronica longifolia alba
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Similar to the blue flowering species, forming clumps of lovely shiny green leaves
with toothed edges. Plenty of upright spikes clothed in small white flowers are borne
in summer. Cut back spent spikes after flowering to encourage new flowers to form.
Full sun to part shade. 40-60cm x 30cm.
Veronica teucrium ‘Royal Blue’
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Hardy perennial that forms a low, bushy mound of small green leaves with scalloped
edges. Spikes of bright gentian-blue flowers appear throughout summer. A very
useful small groundcover, this grows well in amongst other plants at the front of the
border. Full sun to part shade. 30cm x 30cm.