To 30 cms.This delightful compact pin-cushion bush displays masses of lavender blue 5cm in diameter, above dark green foliage, early spring to summer. Excellent cut flowers for fresh flower arrangements. Suits cottage garden and perfect for underplanting under roses or ornamental trees. Sun to part shade.

To 20 cms. Bright white buttons of double flowers held on thin wiry stems above narrow green foliage. Sun. Rockery. Winter dormant

To 25 cms. Neat clumps and lots of small sky blue flowers spring to summer. Looks good amongst dwarf bearded irises, in a rockery, or used as edging. Winter dormant. 

20 cms. White, 6 petalled, star-like flowers with yellow centres spring/summer. Sun. Rockery or edging, front of border.

Foliage to 20 cms. Whirled, stiff, spikes of deep purply pink flowers summer/autumn. Oblong leaves. Good ground cover for the edge of a border - full sun. Winter dormant.

To 45 cms. Compact and late flowering with fluffy, cornflower-like blue flowers. Sun. Suits moist, sandy but well-drained soil, good drought tolerance. Not too wet in winter. Remove spent flowering stems to encourage additional blooms. Rock garden, front of border, cottage garden. Winter dormant.

Elegant & cottagey, this is one of my “must haves!” Perfectly erect spikes to one metre’ tall are densely decorated with single white flowers studded with purple & orange “eyes.” Rich green leaves form a handsome rosette, 3’ across. Essential for formal or cottage gardens. Cut spent spikes and it’ll bounce back with new ones. Self-sows! Winter dormant.

Height to 20 cms. Forms a low bushy mound or tuft of dark green leaves, bearing short spikes of bright violet-blue flowers in early summer for several weeks. Versatile as edging plant, in the rock garden or in tubs and containers. Shear lightly after blooming to encourage fresh foliage and possibly repeat flowering. Winter dormant.