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A very different coneflower!! Tennessee coneflower bears flowers beautifully shaded in a blend of pink and rose-purple. Unusually the petal's are inverse to other Echinacea which reflex backwards. It is a dainty and refined flower which blooms over a longer period than many coneflower. It withstands periods of dry and thrives in average soils. Frost hardy. 75cm x 40cm. Makes a long lasting cut flower. 

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Blue Globe Thistle is a fabulous looking plant. Late Summer and early Autumn it produces prickly blue balls that stand well above the foliage. Combines well with ornamental grasses, Achillea, Agastache and Salvia. Also provides a great contrast to clipped silver foliage shrubs like Helichrysum, Santolina and Teucrium.

Drainage is the key. Our gravel garden provides excellent drainage where the plants reach full size (1.2m). We previously had them in soil with a high clay content where the plants were stunted and lacked good flowering. 

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After trying and failing to grow Echium candicans numerous times in different positions, we nearly gave up on Echium altogether. That is until we changed to a different species. The frost blackened and killed E. candicans where as E. virescens will handle harsh overnight frost. There is a compromise on colour if you are wanting strong blue flowers as E. virescens is more a lilac to pink colour. Echium virescens is still a stunning plant in full flower in early Spring and reaches a height and width of 2m. Drought tolerant, but it won't handle excess water. 

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A variegated selection of this resilient evergreen shrub, having silvery young leaves that then develop irregular markings in dark green, lime green and gold. Excellent specimen plant or hedging species. Approx. 3m x 3m. Full sun. Frost hardy. 

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Often referred to as Silverberry. We have found that in our searing heat during Summer (45℃ +) many plants struggle. Elaeagnus pungens is not one of them. We have pruned our plants into 1m x 1m spheres and in another area as a 1m x 0.5m hedge. The golden bronze new growth has a stunning effect, particularly when plants have been shaped. Very tough and hardy (-5℃ to 45℃) with no supplementary watering. Produces edible berries in Autumn and Winter which contain Omega 3 and Lycopene (reputedly a cancer fighting agent). Elaeagnus harbours nitrogen fixing organisms so is able to grow in poor soils. 

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Also known as American Purple Love Gross, initially Eragrostis spectabilis looks nothing like it's name suggests and just green grassy leaves that don't stand out in any way. That is until it flowers which come gradually through Summer in a red purple haze of fluff. Everything then ages to a beautiful caramel latte brown during Autumn and Winter. Grows in all soils and handles it dry. Truly unique and beautiful when at its full height. 60 x 60cm. 

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Sharply toothed, but still relatively soft, crisp green strap-like foliage provides a wonderful foliage contrast. Often grown just for its foliage. In late Summer and early Autumn green spears appear through the foliage and rise to 1-1.5m with greenish white thimble shaped thistle like flowers. Unique in many ways, Eryngium agavifolium mixes well with ornamental grasses, sedums and agapanthus. Requires good winter drainage.

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An easily grown 'Sea Holly'. The clumps of leathery deep green heart-shaped leaves support the most metallic blue of all Sea Holly flowers with spiky, blue grey bracts. The profusion of flowers gives the impression of a blue haze when planted amongst other perennials. Performs well in well drained soil and full sun. Handles neglect and drought but not Winter wet or poorly drained soil. Height to 1 metre in flower.