(Purple Coneflower). To 1 metre. Beautiful rose pink ray petals with a coppery brown, spiky central cone. Petals are held horizontally. Large vibrant daisy-like flowers summer to autumn. Attracts butterflies and insects. Sun. Winter dormant.
(Burning Bush). Plants are 2 years old. Mature plants are up to 90 cms in height. Purple-mauve flowers with darker veins early summer, highly fragrant lemon scented leaves. A beautiful plant when in flower and a favourite of mine. Lovely as specimen plant where you can brush past it. Usually take 4 years to flower. Winter dormant.
Rare. Abundant lavender pink hooded flowers on dark burgundy stems from late spring to summer. Specimen plant. Sun and well drained soil with medium moisture. Tolerates some drought. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Winter dormant.
To 50 cms. Deep green foliage, soft yellow daisy-like flowers summer/autumn. . Sun. Makes an ideal middle of border plant, cottage garden, rock garden, pots. Winter dormant.
To 70 cms. Flowers will vary in colour as they are from a hybrid - shades of blue from spring to autumn, very long flowering. Cut back in early summer for repeat blooming. Drought tolerant, full sun. Dry to average soil, good drainage. Great for cottage gardens, containers, borders or mass plantings. Winter dormant.