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Forms a low mound of much branched stems clothed in small deep green leaves setting off a constant display of light violet-blue flowers from early summer to autumn. For warm, well-drained soil in sun. This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Sold in a 1.5 litre pot. -
Common name, Slender Vervain, is a low-growing perennial species that produces an abundance of punchy purple flowers from summer and into autumn. Its lax growing habit makes it ideal for planting in great swathes and softening the edges of borders.Sunlight: This plant receives full sun in its natural habitat. It can handle part shade, but greater sun exposure leads to a better growth rate. The tuberous vervain is drought-tolerant, but it does best when situated in moist soil.Plant Type: Perennial, DeciduousGarden care: In cold conditions Verbena bonariensis can suffer dieback if cut back in autumn, so it's best to leave the plant until spring and cut back the old growth when you see the new shoots emerging at the base.Sold in a 1 litre pot. -
Originally from the Caucasus Mountains, this is a charming form of Veronica Kemulariae. Mountain Breeze forms a dense mat of evergreen foliage then in late spring, a mass of delightful pale blue flowers appear over many weeks. Very hardy and perennial. Position in sun or part shade in a fertile, well-drained soil. Image ©Farplants Sales LtdSold in a 2 litre pot. -
Veronica Gentianoides 'Tissington White' was introduced from Derbyshire in 1991. This form has large mid green leaves and the individual florets nearly twice the size of any other variety. It is very pale blue- almost white - with dark blue anthers and blue veining to the petals.Position: Full sun, partial shadeSoil: Almost any soil.Flowers: June, July, August (can flower earlier if grown in a greenhouse)Picture Image is showing when plant is in flower.Keep your flowers blooming longer with a bit of deadheading. Remove the flower stems of as the blooms begin to fade. Use a pruner or sharp garden scissors and cut just above the first set of leaves or above the side shoots where new flower buds are forming.Sold in a 2 litre pot. -
Also known as Japanese Snowball.A previous Plant of the Year at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, 'KIlimanjaro Sunrise' has 4 periods of interest on one tree! In spring, the tree bursts to life with layers of white flowers, aging to blush pink, followed by red summer berries.Picture image courtesy HGC LB.Sold in a 3 litre pot. -
Viburnum tinus is a dense, evergreen shrub with dark and oval, glossy leaves, which contrast beautifully with fragrant pinkish-white flowers, followed by dark black fruit which attracts the smaller birds, especially finches and robins.It's a popular choice for hedging but may also be grown as a specimen shrub in a mixed border.Soil: moist and well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade in a sheltered position to avoid harsh winter winds to preserve the flower buds.Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost and cut back plants to retain their shape in early summer.An attractive plant that also offers wildlife a source of nutrition.Height and spread 2.5m.Sold in a 2 litre pot. -
Viburnum tinus is a dense, evergreen shrub with dark and oval, glossy leaves, which contrast beautifully with fragrant pinkish-white flowers, followed by dark black fruit which attracts the smaller birds, especially finches and robins.It's a popular choice for hedging but may also be grown as a specimen shrub in a mixed border.Soil: moist and well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade in a sheltered position to avoid harsh winter winds to preserve the flower buds.Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost and cut back plants to retain their shape in early summer.An attractive plant that also offers wildlife a source of nutrition.Height and spread 2.5m. Sold in a 2 litre pot.
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Vinca Minor is a fantastic evergreen ground cover, with the added bonus of attractive blue flowers throughout the summer. It is very easy to grow, allow one plant per square meter for maximum effect.Sold in a 2 litre pot. -
Image shows plant when in flower.A mat-forming evergreen with dark-green, ovate leaves, Vinca is one of the best ground cover plants available.Looking good through all seasons and growing in any aspect, It is a vigorous grower, yet not overly invasive. It is tough, fully hardy and evergreen with pretty mauve-purple flowers produced from Spring through to Autumn, once established it will need next to no attention. A particularly tolerant plant, it will be happy in shade or sun, with deep green foliage carpeting the ground.The new growth each spring is bright green and at this point the plants become covered in masses of very pretty star-like flowers, these continue to appear sporadically throughout spring and summer and in to autumn. A great long lasting plant.Sold in a 3 litre pot.Image ©Farplants Sales Ltd -
Image show plant when in flower.This is a delightful variety of periwinkle which features delicate lavender blue flowers that have soft white centres. The flowers are long-lasting and will provide great interest throughout spring, summer and until the first frosts in autumn. With this being an evergreen variety the leaves will also give you year-round colour. This creeping shrub is great for groundcover and is particularly well-suited to the smaller garden.Position: full sun, partial shade, full shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilSold in a 3 litre.Image ©Farplants Sales Ltd -
Beautiful, mid-blue flowers from April to September and glossy, golden leaves with dark-green margins. This striking, variegated, evergreen plant is excellent groundcover for a small, sunny border. Introduced in 2001, the trailing stems are ideal for softening hard landscaping or for spilling over the edges of a hanging basket.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any but very dry soilSold in a 2 litre pot.
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