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Sanguisorba canadensis, or Canadian burnet, is a clump-forming perennial in the family Rosaceae native to North America that is commonly found growing in wet areas. It has narrow cylindrical heads of white fluffy flowers. Height 1.5m.rest on a whorl of decorative bracts. Long flower period from mid summer to early autumn.

Monarda 'Blue Stocking' is a clump-forming perennial boasting masses of shaggy violet-blue flowers that rest on a whorl of decorative bracts. Long flower period from mid summer to early autumn.

These irises have a delicate beauty about them but they are very hardy and easy to grow. They are a clump forming perianal that grows between 60 and 90cm with a mature plant capable of producing many flower stems.

Sisyrinchium striatum is a semi-evergreen perennial that makes impressive clumps of upright blue-green sword shaped leaves. Soft lemon-yellow flowers are freely produced on strongly vertical stems during late spring and summer. Grow to a height of 70cm.

Lamb's Ears are a perennial known for their thick velvety foliage that creates a softly textured mat in the garden. This plant is known also for its hardiness. Drought and frost tolerant, thrives in poor soil and loves the sun. Just make sure it doesn't get too wet. It is an excellent plant for rock gardens and dry gardens. Lamb Ears are suited to a range of growing zones however it does not like humidity.

This is your classic daisy. It is a herbaceous perennial plant with the classic daisy appearance of white petals around a yellow centre. A robust, clump-forming plant with thick, narrow, dark green leaves. Flowers appears from early summer to autumn. Flowers are large, around 10cm across on sturdy stems.

Thalictrums would have to be one of the prettiest woodland plants. They grow in height from 20cm up to 2m. This perennial species typically grows 60 to 90cm tall and features lacy, fine-textured, bluish-green foliage that resembles those of a Columbine. From late spring to early summer the fuzzy white or mauve flowers appear.

This perennial bears pincushion-like flowers in late spring and early summer. They come in shades of greenish-white, pink or maroon.

Chocolate Lace Flower ('Dara' Daucus carota) or Pink Queen Anne’s Lace is perfect for cottage, meadow and cut flower gardens. It is an annual plant carrying tall lacy umbels of the palest beige through pink and burgundy, growing between 40cm to 1.3m in height. These flowers will bring the pollinating insects to your garden.

Lace Flowers (Queen Anne's Lace, Chocolate Lace and Green Mist) are light and airy flowers that are used as fillers in floral arrangements. The umbel flowers look like floating clouds. Their simplistic beauty also allows them to shine in an arrangement on their own.

Teucrium hircanicum 'Purple Tails' is a very hardy plant that handles most soil conditions so long as they are well draining. It produces fragrant long, deep purple/magenta flower spikes that resemble tails during summer. The flowers are similar to those of Veronicas.

Golden Feverfew is a cheerful, aromatic herb known for its feathery golden foliage and small, daisy-like yellow-and-white flowers. A short lived herbaceous perennial growing to 30cm. However, it will happily self seed..

Agrostemma githago (Corncockle) is an annual wildflower that grows in meadows and is popular with cottage gardens. Flowers appear on top of tall stems (approx 60cm) so they appear to be floating. Flowers are around 4cm across. I grow mine through wire structures to support their stems. These plants require full sun and fertile moist well drained soil.

Introduced by Henry Eckford in 1886 so you know it is special. Purple Prince is a heirloom variety. This means it has the strongest scent for sweet peas. Stems are around 20cm in length. To use for cut flowers, cut a length of vine.

Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum' - Large, ruffled, dusky purple flowers, blotched with black at the base of each petal. Flowers fade to lovely vintage shade with age.

Papaver orientale 'Koenigin Alexandra' has Intense salmon-pink flowers with dark, contrasting centers.

This is no ordinary hollyhock! Alcea ficifolia is a hardy perennial unlike the common variety which is biennial.

A dazzling evergray perennial with silvery foliage and vivid magenta blooms that thrive in sunny, dry gardens with little fuss.

Oriential Poppy ‘Prinzessin Victoria Louise’. These are massive flowers, around 20cm. Excellent cut flowers and seed pods can be used in floral arrangements.

This perennial bears pincushion-like flowers in late spring and early summer. They come in shades of greenish-white, pink or maroon.