{"title":"Perennial Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur hardy perennial plants are UK-grown, peat-free, and delivered direct from our nursery. Long-lived, fuss-free, and versatile, perennials are a must-have in every British garden. Order now for spring delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amethyst-lips-salvia-plants","title":"Amethyst Lips Sage Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmethyst Lips Sage Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmethyst Lips Sage \u003c\/strong\u003eis a bushy, twiggy variety with charming little flowers that vary in colour over the season: sometimes all rich purple, sometimes half white, half purple. They're in flower at least June to August, but in a cosy, sheltered spot they'll go on for much longer. To about 60cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/salvia-plants-ornamental-sage\"\u003eSalvia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: Variable bicolour, purple \u0026amp; white\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: May \/ June to August \/ September.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage: Mid green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 60cm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoil: Any except heavy clay.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCulinary herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Amethyst Lips Salvia\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalvias need close to full sun, and will grow near the coast in exposed locations. They're fully hardy, although their flowering season will be shortened somewhat in cold and windy places. They're happy on chalk, and like a light, well-drained but moist soil enriched with humus that doesn't remain wet in winter, so heavy clay isn't good. They're perfect for a Mediterranean or gravel garden, and are great in large containers. Established plants are drought resistant, but still want fairly consistent moisture in dry summer periods to flower really well.\u003cbr\u003e\nThey're perfect for a Mediterranean or gravel garden, and are great in large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeadhead promptly to get the most from the flowering season, and prune out all the two-year-old growth (over about 1cm wide) in spring, ideally after the last frost, leaving the smaller shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulch lightly every year or two, ideally after a heavy spring rain when the soil has warmed up. Salvias don't need much fertility, so a little help goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe striking two-tone deep purple and white flowers, sometimes white and sometimes purple, make this ideal for planting in a generous pot to create a spectacular display for several months well into autumn. They can be left to show themselves off on their own or you could soften with the likes of trailing ivy or the silver-leaved Helichrysum 'Goring Silver' planted around the edges. Calibrachoa million bells or Convolvulus cneorum would look good added to the mix. In borders, combine with a lovely rose such as an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/iceberg-floribunda-rose-plants\"\u003eIceburg\u003c\/a\u003e. Altogether an incredibly popular plant with garden designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety was derived from Salvia \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/hot-lips-salvia-plants\"\u003eHot Lips\u003c\/a\u003e by amateur breeder David Dyson, and is registered under the code 'dyspurp'. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ P9 (9cm Pot)","offer_id":54999103734086,"sku":"PERESALVAMETLIP-P9","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ 2 Litre","offer_id":54999103766854,"sku":"PERESALVAMETLIP-2L","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/amethyst-lips-salvia-flowers-2.jpg?v=1755634197"},{"product_id":"amistad-salvia-plants","title":"Amistad Salvia Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmistad Sage Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmistad Sage \u003c\/strong\u003e(Sage is just the English for Salvia) has vivid purple flowers that really pop against the almost black stems. This plant is a must for anyone who likes impromptu mini-vase arrangements, as Amistad has a huge flowering period; from at least June to October. In ideal conditions, May to November is not unusual. The leaves are a bit greener than a lot of other sages. Good for bees. To 1m x 50cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/salvia-plants-ornamental-sage\"\u003eSalvia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Vivid purple flowers, almost black stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: June to October \/ November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Deciduous, light green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 1m x 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Sunny, sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny well-drained soil, likes chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Amistad Sage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvias need close to full sun, and will grow near the coast in exposed locations. They're fully hardy, although their flowering season will be shortened somewhat in cold and windy places. They're happy on chalk, and like a light, well-drained but moist soil enriched with humus that doesn't remain wet in winter, so heavy clay is a bit of a no-no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Salvias are ideally suited to a Mediterranean or gravel garden, and they are also great in large containers. Established plants are drought-resistant, but fairly consistent moisture in summer periods ensures they flower really well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead promptly to get the most from the flowering season. Leave the withered foliage on the plants overwinter for protection, and trim them, after the last spring frost, right down to the new growth at ground level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch lightly every year or two, ideally after a heavy spring rain and when the soil has warmed up. Salvias don't need much fertility, so a little help goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia Armistad is brilliant for adding rich colour and form to the back of a border. Combine it with Dahlia Totally Tangerine or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/sylvia-ball-dahlia-tubers\"\u003eSylvia\u003c\/a\u003e for a wow factor colour scheme. For a quieter palette, try the delicate Rosa The Simple Life or the more bouncy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/its-a-wonderful-life-floribunda-rose-plants\"\u003eIt's a Wonderful Life\u003c\/a\u003e, which is inspiring simply by virtue of its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmistad was originally found in an Argentinian garden by Professor Ronaldo Uria at the Buenos Aires School of Agriculture. In Spanish, the name means friendship (it is sometimes sold as Friendship Sage in other English-speaking countries), and Professor Uria made some effort to distribute free samples of it to botanical friends around the world so that it could be both studied and appreciated by everyone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is probably a variety of Salvia guaranitica, but at the time of writing, we don't think that is officially confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ P9 (9cm Pot)","offer_id":54999104684358,"sku":"PERESALVAMIS-P9","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/amistad-salvia-flowers.jpg?v=1755470181"},{"product_id":"black-and-bloom-salvia-guaranitica-plants","title":"Black and Bloom Sage Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack and Bloom Sage Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack and Bloom sage\u003c\/strong\u003e is a herbaceous perennial that thrives in most of the UK and can be evergreen in the South West. The vivid blue flowers are held on tall, loose spikes and stand out from the black stems and calyxes from July to October. To 1.5m tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/salvia-plants-ornamental-sage\"\u003eSalvia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: Cobalt blue flowers, black calyxes \u0026amp; stems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: Jul-Oct\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage: Mid green\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo 1.5m\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThrives in dry, sunny sites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAny well drained soil, likes chalk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Black and Bloom Sage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvias need close to full sun, and will grow near the coast in exposed locations, however, this variety's \u003cu\u003elong flower stalks\u003c\/u\u003e look better in a sheltered site. They're fully hardy, although their flowering season will be shortened somewhat in cold and windy places. They're happy on chalk, and like a light, well-drained but moist soil enriched with humus that doesn't remain wet in winter, so heavy clay isn't good. They're perfect for a Mediterranean or gravel garden, and are great in large containers. Established plants are drought resistant, but still want fairly consistent moisture in dry summer periods to flower really well. \u003cbr\u003e They're perfect for a Mediterranean or gravel garden, and are great in large containers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead promptly to get the most from the flowering season. Leave the withered foliage on the plants overwinter for protection, and trim them after the last spring frost, right down to new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch lightly every year or two, ideally after a heavy spring rain when the soil has warmed up. Salvias don't need much fertility, so a little help goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould work in any traditional border but would look particularly ravishing in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-moody-blues-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003eblue\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-pretty-pinks-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003epink herbaceous scheme\u003c\/a\u003e. Plant alongside Aster Anita Webb and or Aster Harringtonbs Pink and Dahlias \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/wine-eyed-jill-ball-dahlia-tubers\"\u003eWine Eyed Jill\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/wizard-of-oz-ball-dahlia-tubers\"\u003eWizard of Oz\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistration code is Balsaloom. The wild species is known as anise sage. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ 2 Litre","offer_id":54999124214086,"sku":"PERESALVGUABLAABL-2L","price":14.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/black-and-bloom-salvia-flowers.jpg?v=1755470182"},{"product_id":"black-beauty-heuchera-plants","title":"'Black Beauty' Coral Bells Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Black Beauty' Coral Bells Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Beauty's mature leaves are darkest purple, green, and red, approaching black but with a wine red glow. Delicate little white flowers in Spring and early Summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite flowers April-June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery dark purple, green \u0026amp; red glossy, scalloped foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: dappled shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: moist, well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeucheras were named after an 18th-century physician and botanist and friend of Linnaeus, Johann heinrich von Heucher, who was a professor at Wittenberg University.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ P9 (9cm Pot)","offer_id":54999124607302,"sku":"PEREHEUBLBE-p9","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/black-beauty-heuchera-flowers.jpg?v=1755543111"},{"product_id":"black-jack-agapanthus-plants","title":"'Black Jack' African Lily Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Black Jack' African Lily Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Jack\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003ebest Agapanthus on the market\u003c\/strong\u003e right now: flawless flowers and foliage, and it blooms for a few weeks longer than the rest. It's a deeper, inkier purple than the popular 'Royal Velvet', and each flowerhead contains more florets. Unbeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlack Jack is the Royal Horticultural Society's Plant of the Year for 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgapanthus are popular cut flowers. Picking first thing in the morning or late evening (when moisture content is highest) will significantly extend their vase life. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgapanthus are only delivered pot-grown, year round.\u003cbr\u003e\nBrowse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/agapanthus-african-lily-plants\"\u003eAgapanthus varieties\u003c\/a\u003e or our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUmbels of Phoenician purple flowers \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlooms July-August\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for pots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo 75cm x 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant of the Year 2023\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePot-Grown: Year Round Delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing 'Black Jack' Agapanthus\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgapanthus need full sun to perform properly and aren't suitable for planting outside in colder areas: here they should be grown in a pot and brought under shelter in winter. Otherwise, if an extensive period of frosts or snow is forecast, it's best to cover them\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for any well-drained soil, they like sharply drained, sandy soil in particular, but they'll not flower well if they dry out during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can cut out the flowering stems when they fade, but many people prefer to leave some of them for a while to provide autumn interest, and remove them after winter cold blackens them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgapanthus are generally pest free, and easy to grow and care for. You might occasionally need to tackle problems such as slugs and snails, but good gardening practices, such as appropriate weeding and feeding, together with our range of organic garden products, will help keep your plants looking at their most healthy and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBred in South Africa by Andy De Wet and Quinton Bean, 'Black Jack' is the evolution of their popular ‘Everpanthus®’ series, which includes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ever-white-agapanthus-plants\"\u003eEver White\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/ever-sapphire-agapanthus-plants\"\u003eEver Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nTheir Agapanthus breeding program started in 1995; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/fireworks-agapanthus-plants\"\u003eFireworks\u003c\/a\u003e is another of their famous varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ P9 (9cm Pot)","offer_id":54999124836678,"sku":"PEREAGABLAJAC-p9","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/agapanthus-blackjack-flowers.jpg?v=1755543104"},{"product_id":"blue-marvel-salvia-nemorosa-plants","title":"Blue Marvel Sage Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Marvel Sage Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Marvel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modern sage with a compact habit and large, satisfyingly chunky heads of blue flowers opening from maroon calyxes in Jun-October. To 30cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/salvia-plants-ornamental-sage\"\u003eSalvia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge, dense heads of violet blue flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: Jun-Oct\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage: Mid green\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo 30 x 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull sun, sheltered site\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAny well drained soil, likes chalk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Blue Marvel Sage\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalvias need close to full sun, and will grow near the coast in exposed locations. 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Salvias don't need much fertility, so a little help goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA compact dwarf plant which makes it ideal for bedding. Why not mix it with pink or white petunias? Or for a classic look a plant with Carpet Patio Roses for a strong pink and purple colour combination. 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For maximum impact plant en masse, perhaps lining a path or forming a drift in a border. The sturdy seedheads can be left as an attractive feature throughout winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus are popular cut flowers. Picking first thing in the morning or late evening (when moisture content is high) will significantly extend their vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus are only delivered pot-grown, year round.\u003cbr\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/agapanthus-african-lily-plants\"\u003eAgapanthus varieties\u003c\/a\u003e or our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUmbels two-tone blue flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms July-August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo 50cm x 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot-Grown: Year Round Delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing 'Brilliant Blue' Agapanthus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus need full sun to perform properly and aren't suitable for planting outside in colder areas: here they should be grown in a pot and brought under shelter in winter. Otherwise, if an extensive period of frosts or snow is forecast, it's best to cover them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for any well-drained soil, they like sharply drained, sandy soil in particular, but they'll not flower well if they dry out during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can cut out the flowering stems when they fade, but many people prefer to leave some of them for a while to provide autumn interest, and remove them after winter cold blackens them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus are generally pest free, and easy to grow and care for. 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Alternatively, there can be few better sights than an agapanthus-filled terracotta pot with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/profusion-fleabane-plants-erigeron-karvinskianus\"\u003eErigeron karvinskianus\u003c\/a\u003e nestling in the cracks at its feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBB was bred in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus belong to the flowering plant family Amaryllidaceae, of which other notable members include daffodils and snowdrops. Agapanthus originate from South Africa. 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Tidy tired-looking leaves each spring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dolce series is made up of average-sized varieties that behave beautifully in a container - of course, they're happy to grow in a border as well. Grow at the front, with golden hostas and Japanese grass, or in a pot of a contrasting colour to make a statement. Also team up with hellebores for winter and astilbes for summer. Would look striking with Lupins behind a Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'. Contrast with white bedding plants or perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBred by Hans Hansen, director of new plant development at Walters Gardens in Michigan, USA, and released in 2018. 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When it is cool, its flowers are distinctly bicoloured with red lips and a white throat; as clear as a barber's pole. As the weather gets warmer (we hope) the red deepens and spreads until some flowers are almost entirely a darker, almost crimson, red. The flowering season is huge, so when autumn approaches, and the nights cool, guess what? Yup, the white creeps back. You get three different looks from one variety between spring and autumn. Actually, under a microscope, no two weeks see the same colouring. Hot Lips got an AGM in 2015, unsurprising given its ability to surprise for about 6 months of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant itself is a neat, bushy subshrub reaching about 80cm. It is not a nemorosa type; it belongs to the shrubby salvias (Salvia × jamensis, a cross between S. microphylla and S. greggii) and behaves more like a small shrub than a herbaceous perennial. The stems are woody at the base and the foliage smells pleasant when bruised. It generally does not die in the ground in winter as Caradonna or East Friesland can; instead, don't cut it back until it breaks into growth in spring and you should get years of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardiness and Where to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHot Lips is classed as H5 by the RHS, which means it will survive temperatures down to about minus 10°C. We haven't seen anything like that in Somerset for at least the last five or six years and with us it sails through winter without any protection as long as the ground is well-drained. Overwintering in wet soil kills more salvias than frost. Plant it in full sun, in ordinary to poor soil, and ideally in a south or west-facing position. Don't improve the soil as you will get lots of greenery and not enough flowers. Try Hot Lips (and other salvias) in a dry gravel garden, a raised bed or at the back of a rockery but if you have none of those then it should serve you well at the front of a sunny border. In colder or more exposed gardens (northern England, Scotland, high ground) for a good show of flowers, plant against a warm wall and mulch the base in late autumn with bark or gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting with Hot Lips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHot Lips is as reliable and showy in a pot on the terrace as it is in a border. In the garden, plant it alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/caradonna-salvia-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCaradonna\u003c\/a\u003e, whose upright violet spires make a strong vertical contrast against the looser, bushier habit of Hot Lips. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lavender-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural companion; the two share the same appetite for sun and poor soil, and the silvery foliage of Hidcote or Munstead sets off the red-and-white flowers. For late-season colour that carries into autumn alongside Hot Lips, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rose-marvel-salvia-nemorosa-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRose Marvel\u003c\/a\u003e adds a different texture with its dense herbaceous spikes in pink. A few \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dahlia-tubers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edahlias\u003c\/a\u003e behind, where the extra height is useful, will give you a show well into October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe use peat-free compost and biological pest controls. The people who grow your plants are the people who pack your order and answer your questions if anything goes wrong (we are a small team). And every plant is guaranteed. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/salvia-plants-ornamental-sage\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esalvia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune Salvia Hot Lips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-spring, once you see new growth close to the base of the plant. Prune to just above the lowest new growth, but do not cut into bare wood below the new growth as the shrubby salvias don't put out new growth from old wood the way a nemorosa type does. Do not prune in autumn because the old stems help protect the crown from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the flowers change colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature. In cool weather (below about 15°C), the flowers are bicolour: red with a white throat. As the mercury rises, the red pigment strengthens and the white area shrinks. By midsummer you generally see all-red flowers. Then, as nights begin to cool in autumn, the bicolour pattern returns. As they say, it's in the genes. The same plant can look entirely different in June and August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Salvia Hot Lips hardy in the UK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is in most of lowland England and Wales, tolerating temperatures down to minus 10°C. The real enemy is not frost but poor drainage and waterlogged soil in winter. Planted in well-drained ground, ideally in a warm spot, and your salvias will come through most winters without special care. In colder or more exposed planting sites, mulch the base in late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Salvia Hot Lips in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it does well if you use a loam-based compost (none better than John Innes No. 2 or 3) with extra grit for drainage. Water through the hotter months of summer but let the compost dry between waterings. Feed lightly once a month with a liquid feed during the growing season. In winter, get the pot off the ground so it drians freely; a sheltered spot against a house wall helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does Salvia Hot Lips flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom June until the first hard frost which is five months or so in a good year. Deadheading encourages new flushes, and probably lengthens the season a bit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ 2 Litre","offer_id":54999217045830,"sku":"PERESALVHOTLIP-2L","price":14.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Potted \/ P9 (9cm Pot)","offer_id":54999217078598,"sku":"PERESALVHOTLIP-P9","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/hot-lips-salvia-flowers-1.jpg?v=1755470177"},{"product_id":"japanese-lace-tassel-fern-plants-polystichum-polyblepharum","title":"Japanese Lace Fern Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Lace Fern Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe award-winning Polystichum polyblepharum is a highly attractive and exceptionally hardy evergreen fern. Its large, feathery fronds are handsome and glossy, arranged in a neat shuttlecock-like rosette. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA well-behaved, low-maintenance fern which is equally at home in a border or container. Very stiff, erect fronds give it a bold, architectural presence, suitable for both modern and traditional planting styles. Use in a mixed border or rock garden to provide a contrasting texture for broad-leaves and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWidely considered to be one of the finest of the hardy evergreen ferns. When young and unfurling its fronds are a yellowish green and covered in golden hairs, not dissimilar to those of a tree fern. When mature these are dark and glossy, and stand tall, spreading and proud. This is an exceptionally easy and low maintenance way to achieve year-round structure and presence in the garden. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerns are delivered pot-grown, year round. \u003cbr\u003e\nBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/garden-shrubs\"\u003egarden shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelicate fronds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo almost 1m x 1m\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartial or full shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHardy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Japanese Lace Ferns\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis shade-loving and hardy fern isn't fussy about soil quality, it only needs moisture and good drainage to thrive.\u003cbr\u003e\nWell established plants are quite tolerant of dry conditions, but they much prefer moist and cool soil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClean off tatty fronds in early Spring and remove dead ones at any time to allow the light to reach the remaining ones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolystichum are generally pest free, and easy to grow and care for. You might occasionally need to tackle problems such as the fungal disease Taphrina wettsteiniana, but good gardening practices, such as appropriate weeding and feeding, together with our range of organic garden products, will help keep your ferns looking at their most healthy and beautiful. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolystichum polyblepharum can help transform a dull shady border to a lush display bursting with different forms and textures. Plant closely with other foliage plants such as heuchera, phormium, carex, ivy and a few other hardy evergreen ferns. Add Trachycarpus fortunei, and some bamboo for height and vertical interest, and your verdant paradise is complete!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoly-stichum means many rows of spores, and poly-blepharum means many-eyelashed. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt belongs to Dryopteridaceae, also known as the shield fern family. Other notable members include dryopteris (the wood fern), and cyrtomium (the holly fern). Polystichum polyblepharum originates from South Korea and Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ 2 Litre","offer_id":54999224484166,"sku":"FERNPOLYPOL-2L","price":12.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/japanese-lace-fern-leaves.jpg?v=1755543166"},{"product_id":"joy-salvia-plants","title":"Joy Salvia Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJoy Sage Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally well named, Salvia Joy is really a joyous plant to behold. Its delightful bicolour flowers are about as pretty as they come - half bright pink, half almost white, blush-pink. And they flower for most of the summer and early autumn, roughly from June right through to November at their maximum. The leaves are a bit greener than many other sages. As with all sages, they are loved by bees. To 1m x 50cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/salvia-plants-ornamental-sage\"\u003eSalvia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Bicolour pink \u0026amp; white\/blush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: May-Nov\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Deciduous, light green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 1m x 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Sunny, sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny well drained soil, likes chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Salvia Joy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvias need lots of sun, but they don't mind the salty air of the coast, and they cope well with exposed locations. They're hardy, though their flowering season will be shorter in cold, windy places. All Sages are happy on chalk, and like a light, well-drained soil enriched with humus. They hate living in wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants are drought resistant, but they'll still need watering in dry summer periods to flower really well - potted plants even more so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead promptly to get the most from the flowering season, and prune out all the two-year-old growth (over about 1cm wide) in spring, ideally after the last frost, leaving the smaller shoots. Mulch lightly every year or two, after a heavy spring rain and when the soil has warmed up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Mediterranean gravel gardens, or perhaps behind soft pale grasses at the front of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein a fashionable prairie style border. You could also go \"cottage garden\" - plant Joy Sages with a Cosmos such as  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/fizzy-rose-picotee-cosmos-seedling-plug-plants\"\u003eFizzy Rose\u003c\/a\u003e, a lovely bi-colour pink, and combine with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-pretty-pinks-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003ePretty Pinks\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-regal-whites-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003eRegal Whites\u003c\/a\u003e perennials collections. Salvias also work with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/fireworks-agapanthus-plants\"\u003eagapanthus\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/nigrum-allium-bulbs\"\u003ealliums\u003c\/a\u003e as well as echinacea. Consider salvias as part of your palette and the garden as your canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Comp Garden's diverse collection of salvias is curated by William Dyson, who has been cultivating them for decades, has won several Chelsea Flower Show awards, and has collaborated with the RHS Wisley on trials using his hybrids. He is a fan of their versatility: \"If you've got a sunny spot, and as long as there's enough room, you can mix them in with a great variety of plants to produce lovely visual changes in texture, shape, size and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ P9 (9cm Pot)","offer_id":54999228449094,"sku":"PERESALVGREJOY-P9","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/joy-salvia-flowers-1.jpg?v=1755470177"},{"product_id":"june-hosta-plants","title":"June Hosta Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJune Hosta Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb swirling greys, greens and yellows make this Hosta sheek, stylish and right at home in formal or informal arrangements. In the sun, the leaves are more yellow, in the shade more blue-grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvaluable for the shady garden, giving interest, structure and colour from spring until autumn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/hosta-plants\"\u003eHosta varieties\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Variable depending on amount of light. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower: Lavender-purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: June to-July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight x Spread: 50cm x 50cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Prefers shade, requires water in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Loam, clay, sand, moist but well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy, grows on the coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHostas are famous for their shade tolerance, but most of them are also fine in full sun as long as the soil is moist all the time. They're tough plants that grow on the coast and polluted urban sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'June' is a sport of 'Halcyon', and is named after the mother of the nursery worker who spotted it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ P9 (9cm Pot)","offer_id":54999228842310,"sku":"PEREHOSTJUN-P9","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Potted \/ 2 Litre","offer_id":54999228875078,"sku":"PEREHOSTJUN-2L","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/june-hosta-plants-p9-2-litre.jpg?v=1756594053"},{"product_id":"jurassic-gold-alpine-fern-plants-dryopteris-wallichiana","title":"'Jurassic Gold' Alpine Wood Ferns","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'Jurassic Gold' Alpine Wood Ferns\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Jurassic Gold' a plant to certainly give your garden a golden glow and illuminate those difficult to reach shady spots. An upright modern fern that is all the rage amongst fern lovers, its new growth is a wonderful pale orange-yellow, maturing to green. It also has the advantage of being nearly evergreen in most of the UK, but fronds will die back in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerns are delivered pot-grown, year round. \u003cbr\u003e\nBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/garden-shrubs\"\u003egarden shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBright, pale yellow new foliage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSemi-evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpright, large\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMost soils \u0026amp; positions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHardy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNative\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrond length to 1.5-2m\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical RHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Jurassic Gold Ferns\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eDryopteris are flexible and hardy ferns that aren't fussy about soil quality or too much shade. They only need moisture and good drainage to thrive. Well-established plants are quite drought tolerant, but as with any plant will need watering until then. Remove the dead fronds attached to the base of the fern to let more light in for the remaining ones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe golden lustre it provides in darker areas of the garden is fabulous for city plots overlooked by tall buildings or large trees. It would look fabulous in a gravel patch with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/marmalade-heuchera-plants\"\u003eHeuchera Marmalade\u003c\/a\u003e and with a backdrop of an evergreen winter Jasmine such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/winter-flowering-jasmine-nudiflorum-plants\"\u003eNudiflorum\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Introduced in 2018, registered under the code Hollasic.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe parent species has an RHS Award of Garden Merit, and we predict that this variety will get one too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ 2 Litre","offer_id":54999229235526,"sku":"SHRUFERDWJG-2L","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/jurassic-gold-fern-leaves.jpg?v=1755634518"},{"product_id":"ladys-mantle-plants-alchemilla-mollis","title":"Alchemilla Plants, Lady's Mantle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlchemilla Plants, Lady's Mantle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlchemilla mollis is an AGM winning herbaceous perennial grown mainly for its light green foliage which looks its best after rain or heavy dew. Perfect ground cover as it seeds freely and with charming bright yellow flowers in June and July. While the flowers are attractive the real glory of Alchemilla mollis is its foliage. 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The flower spikes reach about 45cm, and are equally felted and furry, covered from June to September in little whorls of purple-pink flowers, which hug prettily to the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's attractive to bees, especially the Wool Carder Bee, which likes to use Lamb's Ear fibres for its nest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLamb's ear likes a sunny, well-drained spot, where it'll soon spread to around 60cm. Dig in a little leaf mould or well-rotted garden compost when planting, especially if the soil is heavy. It's strictly speaking an evergreen, but when the older foliage looks tatty later in autumn, give it a trim to keep it looking fresh. Deadhead the flowers to help the plant thrive with lush leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlugs like this plant, so take steps against them if they're in your area.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eground cover plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that associates well with all kinds of sun loving perennials, especially in tones of plum, pink and blue. So plant under a pink shrub rose, and then combine with claret heucheras, purple-blue \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/rozanne-geranium-plants\"\u003eGeranium Rozanne\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/east-friesland-salvia-plants\"\u003esalvia\u003c\/a\u003e for a fabulous summer border. It looks lovely spilling over a sunny path.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a pot on a sunny patio, try it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/lavender-plants\"\u003elavender\u003c\/a\u003e, soft silver-tinted grasses, or any number of annual bedding plants. A dark mass of deep purple petunias would look lovely with the silver foliage of stachys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: purple-pink\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: June-September\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage: silver-white, thick and fluffy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpread: 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpacing: 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition: sun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoil: well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eStachys (meaning ear of grain, due to the shape of the flowers) is native to Turkey, Armenia and Iran, which gives it the name byzantina. 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In summer, it sends out shoots of tall-stemmed flowers that contrast beautifully with its leaves and can be useful as cutting flowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/heuchera-coral-bells-plants\"\u003eHeuchera varieties\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBright, yellow-green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSemi-evergreen perennial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpires of small white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: June-August\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo 40 x 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest in partial \/ dappled shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAny well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing 'Lime Marmalade' Heucheras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese undemanding plants need a well-drained soil, ideally on the sandy\/gritty side, with neutral to mildly acidic pH. \u003cbr\u003e They like some dappled shade at midday: given shelter and moist soil, full sun by itself will do little damage to the foliage, but a combination of full sun, wind and dry soil tends to scorch it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mild conditions, heuchera keeps its leaves through winter. Tidy up tired-looking leaves each spring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent variety to cheer up a semi-shaded place with the freshness of its foliage, to contrast with darker-leaved heuchera, or makes a fresh palette with white flowers, such as Geraniums or Nicotiana. A versatile plant celebrated for as being one of the most colourful foliage plants, which works equally well in pots as it does in borders. Treat as an artist would use his palette in whatever space you have, small or large. 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Due to its compact size, this variety is recommended for pots and near the front of your border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Bright yellow, with black centres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: late June\/July to October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Neat, pointed, mid-green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight x spread: 50cm x 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Any, moist, well drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Rudbeckia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're easy to grow in moderately fertile soil that is moist, well-drained but doesn't dry out - ideal for improved clay in sun or light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir compact size makes them suitable for containers in courtyard gardens or on the patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut back the previous year's growth in Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ P9 (9cm Pot)","offer_id":54999247716678,"sku":"PERERUDLGS-P9","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/little-gold-star-rudbeckia-flowers.jpg?v=1755543173"},{"product_id":"lollipop-verbena-plants-dwarf-vervain","title":"Lollipop Dwarf Vervain \/ Purple Top","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLollipop Dwarf Vervain \/ Purple Top\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEver felt like you'd love to use prairie planting in your garden but some of the key plants were too big? Well, \u003cstrong\u003eVerbena bonariensis Lollipop\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for you!\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has the same clusters of floating lavender-purple flowers as its parent, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/purpletop-vervain-plants-verbena-bonariensis\"\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/a\u003e, but has short, compact stems growing to half the height - just 60cm. Leaves are sparse and narrow, adding to the airy nature of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe well-shaped plants have the same open habit with blooms that move seductively in the breeze from July to October. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLollipop is a great all-rounder, suitable for windy gardens where its taller parents would snap. Prairie planting, as popularised by Piet Oudolf, is where any Verbena bonariensis comes to the fore - use it alongside grasses, late-flowering perennials such as Echinacea, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/goldsturm-rudbeckia-fulgida-sullivantii-plants\"\u003eRudbeckia\u003c\/a\u003e and Achilleas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the mixed border, Lollipop looks wonderful with mound-forming perennials such as geraniums. Unlike its parent plant, it's suitable for patio pots as it's so compact and for the wildlife garden, as it's loved by butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLollipop can be borderline hardy, so may not be suitable for colder areas of the country. When the plant dies down in autumn, leave the stems to protect the crown and add a straw mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: Purple open spray of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: July to October.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage: Mid-green narrow leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 60cm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpread: 60cm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpacing: 60cm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition: Sun.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoil: Loam, sand, clay, chalk, moist and well-drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerbena flowers symbolise healing, creativity, and happiness. They're used for protection against harm and evil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ P9 (9cm Pot)","offer_id":54999250469190,"sku":"VERBBONLOL-p9","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/lollipop-dwarf-vervain-flowers.jpg?v=1755634551"},{"product_id":"love-and-wishes-salvia-plants","title":"Love and Wishes Sage Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLove and Wishes Sage Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove and Wishes Sage \u003c\/strong\u003eis a minor masterpiece of contrast: magenta flowers emerge from dark burgundy-maroon stems and calyxes, with a backdrop of healthy, mid-green aromatic foliage. They have a lovely long flowering season lasting from June through to October. To about 80cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/salvia-plants-ornamental-sage\"\u003eSalvia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: Magenta flowers on dark burgundy stems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: June-Oct\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage: Evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 80 x 80cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition: Sunny, sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoil: Any but heavy clay\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Love and Wishes Salvia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvias need close to full sun, and will grow near the coast in exposed locations. They're fully hardy, although their flowering season will be shortened somewhat in cold and windy places. They're happy on chalk, and like a light, well-drained but moist soil enriched with humus that doesn't remain wet in winter, so heavy clay isn't good. They're perfect for a Mediterranean or gravel garden, and are great in large containers. Established plants are drought resistant, but still want fairly consistent moisture in dry summer periods to flower really well. \u003cbr\u003e They're perfect for a Mediterranean or gravel garden, and are great in large containers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead promptly to get the most from the flowering season. Leave the withered foliage on the plants overwinter for protection, and trim them after the last spring frost, right down to new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch lightly every year or two, ideally after a heavy spring rain when the soil has warmed up. Salvias don't need much fertility, so a little help goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully popular plant for its lengthy season, fabulous colour and scent. Vibrant magenta flowers make it a natural planting companion to Sidalcea bElsie Heughb or Geum bApricot Pearl.b Ideal container plant for an urban setting. Alternatively plant in a border against a backdrop of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/goldflame-honeysuckle-plants\"\u003eLonicera 'Gold Flame'\u003c\/a\u003e to create complimentary colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the popular Wishes series of salvias mostly from Australian with the exception of Kisses and Wishes which was bred in the UK. Each of the Wishes series has been bred by a different breeder. Love and Wishes was launched at The Chelsea Flower Show in 2015. 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A border must have, particularly in winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/heuchera-coral-bells-plants\"\u003eHeuchera varieties\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBright, yellow-green-peach-pink foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvergreen perennial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpires of small white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: June-August\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo 40 x 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest in partial \/ dappled shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAny well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing 'Marmalade' Heucheras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese undemanding plants need a well-drained soil, ideally on the sandy\/gritty side, with neutral to mildly acidic pH. \u003cbr\u003e They like some dappled shade at midday: given shelter and moist soil, full sun by itself will do little damage to the foliage, but a combination of full sun, wind and dry soil tends to scorch it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mild conditions, heuchera keep their leaves through winter. 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Team up in groups, or use with other heuchera varieties, and you are onto a winning combination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the woodlands of North America, the common names for the wild parents of cultivated Heucheras are alumroot and coral bells.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ 2 Litre","offer_id":54999257284934,"sku":"PEREHEUMAR-2L","price":14.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted \/ P9 (9cm Pot)","offer_id":54999257317702,"sku":"PEREHEUMAR-p9","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/marmalade-heuchera-leaves.jpg?v=1755634585"},{"product_id":"may-night-mainacht-salvia-sylvestris-plants","title":"May Night Salvia Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003e'May Night' Sage Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay Night Sage (just another name for Salvia) has lush purple flower spikes with warm burgundy tips. The flowering period is July to September. The leaves are quite dark green. Good for bees. 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Our ready mixed range of taller perennials will provide the height and energy to your border, usually at the back with shorter perennials in front.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mixed-perennial-plant-packs\"\u003eherbaceous perennial collections\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e6 different perennials chosen by our garden-design experts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e9cm Pots per plant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach plant should grow to half a metre or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur carefully-curated range of tall perennial plants includes, but isn't limited to, the following:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchillea, Anemone x hybrida, Anthemis tinctoria, Aquilegia vulgaris, Aster novi-belgii, Astilbe x arendsii, Campanula medium, C. persicifolia, Centaurea dealbata, Cosmos atrosanguineus, Crocosmia, Delphinium, Digitalis, Echinacea pallida, E. purpurea, Eryngium planum, Linaria purpurea, Lobelia cardinalis, Lupinus, Lychnis coronaria, Rudbeckia fulgida, Sisyrinchium striatum, Solidago, Thalictrum aquilegiifolium, Verbascum phoeniceum, Verbena bonariensis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: We regret we cannot accept requests for specific plants. We select a mix of the best at the time of delivery. The pictures are examples only, your mix may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Back of the Border Perennials\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive them plenty of space when planting, so they're seen to their full advantage and have room to bulk up in future years. Each one of our perennial collections range is designed to suit most small gardens, or decent size containers on a rooftop or patio.\u003cbr\u003e\nGenerally, they're hardy but like shelter from strong winds, and prefer moist, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo often, people forget how much space above a border there is to be grown into. It's classic design to have tall plants standing at the back of borders to draw the eye upwards, maybe to hide whatever's behind them. So think of height as much as colour when planting. To attract pollinating insects, make sure your season for flowering plants is as long as possible. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eEchinaceas, which feature in the collection and are otherwise known as coneflowers, originate from the prairies, woodlands and meadows of North America. The indigenous people there knew its many medicinal uses, and of course today it's such a popular herbal supplement that you almost may as well keep your plants in the border for the butterflies, and buy the stronger extracts at your local herbalist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ Box of 6 x 9cm Plants","offer_id":54999265673542,"sku":"HECOLBABO-6Pk","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/back-of-border-perennial-plant-mix.jpg?v=1755543107"},{"product_id":"mixed-bees-butterflies-perennial-plants-six-varieties","title":"Herbaceous Collection, Bees \u0026 Butterflies","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHerbaceous Collection, Bees \u0026amp; Butterflies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your garden come over all of a flutter and a buzz with our wildlife-friendly collection. We've put together a smorgasbord of perennials to lay on a feast for bees and butterflies over a long season, which should in turn draw more birds to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mixed-perennial-plant-packs\"\u003eherbaceous perennial collections\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 varieties of bee-and butterfly-friendly plants chosen by our garden design experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9cm Pot per plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur carefully-curated range of bee-friendly plants includes, but isn't limited to, the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchillea, Ajuga reptans, Anthemis tinctoria, Aquilegia, Arabis alpina, Aster novi-belgii, Aubrieta, Bergenia cordifolia, Campanula glomerata, C. medium, C. persicifolia, Centaurea dealbata, C. montana, Centranthus ruber, Coreopsis grandiflora, Delphinium, Digitalis, Echinacea pallida, E. purpurea, Echinops ritro, Echium russicum, Eryngium planum, Gaillardia x grandiflora, Geum, Liatris spicata, Lupinus, Monarda, Nepeta, Scabiosa, Sedum, Verbena bonariensis, V. rigida, Veronica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: We cannot accept requests for specific plants. We select eight of the best available at the time of delivery. If you want to be certain of having a particular plant in your mix, please order it separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Butterfly \u0026amp; Bee Friendly Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelatively hardy and easy to grow, these traditional favourites will make do with most well-drained soils and some watering in dry summer weather. A good amount of sun and shelter are necessary for best results. \u003cbr\u003e Every plant comes with its own instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more open-petalled the plants are, the easier it's for bees and butterflies to reach the pollen and nectar. Daisy-like flowers are a particular favourite, with the centre providing a delicious picnic table of delights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ Box of 6 x 9cm Plants","offer_id":54999266361670,"sku":"HECOLBEBU-6Pk","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/bees-butterflies-perennial-plant-mix.jpg?v=1755543108"},{"product_id":"mixed-cottage-garden-perennial-plants-six-varieties","title":"Herbaceous Collection, Cottage Garden","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHerbaceous Collection, Cottage Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapture the charm of the English \u003cstrong\u003ecottage garden\u003c\/strong\u003e with our carefully selected collection of eight plants that make great cutting flowers and define a nostalgic style which has been a popular favourite for generations: old-fashioned beauty that is perfect for a busy modern life. Some of them, like Echinacea, are also medicinal herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mixed-perennial-plant-packs\"\u003eherbaceous perennial collections\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent plants selected by our garden-design experts to create beautiful cottage-garden displays of your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9cm Pots or 1 Litre Pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur carefully-curated range of colourful plants includes, but isn't limited to, the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchillea, Alcea, Alchemilla, Anemone, Aquilegia, Aster, Campanula, Centaurea, Centranthus, Cerastium, Coreopsis, Crocosmia, Delphinium, Dianthus, Digitalis, Echinacea, Echinops, Echium, Eryngium, Euphorbia, Gaillardia, Gaura, Geranium, Geum, Helenium, Hemerocallis, Hosta, Iris, Knautia, Leucanthemum, Linaria, Lupinus, Lychnis, Nepeta, Papaver, Penstemon, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Sisyrinchium, Solidago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe regret we cannot accept requests for specific plants. We select a mix of the best at the time of delivery. The pictures are examples only, your mix may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Cottage Garden Perennials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelatively hardy and easy to grow, these traditional favourites will make do with most well-drained soils and some watering in dry summer weather. A good amount of sun and shelter are necessary for best results. \u003cbr\u003e Every plant comes with its own instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest to grow in principle. The style is unpretentious, fluid and relaxed, and always works well with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-regal-whites-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-pretty-pinks-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003epink perennial collections\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ Box of 6 x 9cm Plants","offer_id":54999266623814,"sku":"HECOLCOGA-6Pk","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/cottage-garden-perennial-plant-mix.jpg?v=1755543121"},{"product_id":"mixed-moody-blues-perennial-plants-six-varieties","title":"Herbaceous Collection, Moody Blues","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHerbaceous Collection, Moody Blues\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue, blue electric blue - our collection of chart-topping favourites to set the mood music in the garden, from smoky blues through to a purple haze. We choose the best that work well together as a combination in pots or in the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mixed-perennial-plant-packs\"\u003eherbaceous perennial collections\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 individual varieties of moody blues chosen by our garden design experts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9cm Pots per plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur carefully-curated range of blue \u0026amp; purple plants includes, but isn't limited to, the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjuga reptans, Arabis alpina, Aster novi-belgii, Aubrieta, Campanula glomerata, C. persicifolia, Centaurea dealbata, C. montana, Delphinium, Digitalis, Lobelia cardinalis, Penstemon, Salvia nemorosa, Verbascum phoeniceum, Verbena bonariensis, V. rigida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe regret we cannot accept requests for specific plants. We select a mix of the best at the time of delivery. The pictures are examples only, your mix may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Herbaceous Perennials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur perennial collections are selected to be as easy to grow as possible, and are suitable for most garden soils with a decent amount of sun. Each pot will come with its own planting instructions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue is a calming colour and creates a sense of space and endless horizons, so plant at the back of the garden if you want it to appear larger than it is. It also works well as a foil to other plants. Pair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-regal-whites-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003eRegal Whites\u003c\/a\u003e collection and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-pretty-pinks-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003epink perennials\u003c\/a\u003e for a soothing combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue is one of the three primary colours, yet only 10% of all plant species are naturally blue. Bees (who can't see red) in particular love them, but blue and violet flowering plants are great for all pollinating insects because they typically produce the most nectar. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Blue pigment has long been considered a signifier of importance, associated for centuries with the best, and coolest, chariot racing team in the Greek-speaking Roman Empire. 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Like our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-moody-blues-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003eMoody Blues Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, these pretty pinks are wonderfully versatile and will be a mainstay of your borders, providing plenty of fodder for pollinating creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mixed-perennial-plant-packs\"\u003eherbaceous perennial collections\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 varieties of bee and butterfly friendly plants chosen by our garden design experts in glorious shades of pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9cm Pot per plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur carefully-curated range of pink plants includes, but isn't limited to, the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchillea, Anemone x hybrida, Armeria pseudarmeria, Aster novi-belgii, Astilbe chinensis, Bergenia cordifolia, Campanula medium, Delphinium, Dianthus, Digitalis, Echinacea pallida, E. purpurea, Echium russicum, Lupinus, Lychnis coronaria, Penstemon, Sedum, Sidalea, Thalictrum aquilegiifolium, Veronica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: We cannot accept requests for specific plants. We select eight of the best varieties available at the time of delivery. The pictures are examples only, your mix may vary. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Herbaceous Perennials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most of our perennial collections, these tend to be hardy characters that will thrive in moist, well-drained soil preferably in sun to full shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour pink is ideal for romantic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-cottage-garden-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003ecottage gardens\u003c\/a\u003e. Like white, paler hues can also make a garden appear larger than it is. 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Previously, the closest word for \"that blushing flesh colour\" was incarnate (see below). Dianthus petals are edible and wonderfully decorative in food, crystallised, floating in cocktails, garnishing cakes or used to dress salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's said that it was Madame de Pompadour's favourite colour, and her affection for it was sealed in Rose Pompadour porcelain dye, the recipe for which has been lost. Pink's designation as a girl's colour is a venerable tradition, but one that depends on denomination: until the 1940s, it was not uncommon for Catholics in many areas to use blue, the colour associated with the Virgin Mary, for girls and pink for boys. There was not really a big swap from one tradition to the other, so much as baby clothes production increasingly centralised around businesses owned by non-Catholics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ Box of 6 x 9cm Plants","offer_id":54999269507398,"sku":"HECOPRPI-6Pk","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/pretty-pinks-perennial-plant-mix.jpg?v=1755543122"},{"product_id":"mixed-regal-whites-perennial-plants-six-varieties","title":"Herbaceous Collection, Regal Whites","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHerbaceous Collection, Regal Whites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA right-royal collection of mighty white varieties. From ground-cover alpines to towering spires of foxgloves, these perennials will set you on the path to purity: unite them to produce a second Sissinghurst, or scatter to produce brilliant accents that stand out against saturated colour in the borders. Most of the time, white is always right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mixed-perennial-plant-packs\"\u003eherbaceous perennial collections\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 varieties chosen by our garden design experts to go together beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in 9cm Pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur carefully-curated range of colourful plants includes, but isn't limited to, the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnemone x hybrida, Arabis alpina, Arenaria montana, Armeria pseudarmeria, Astilbe x arendsii, Campanula glomerata, C. medium, C. persicifolia, Centranthus ruber, Cerastium tomentosum, Delphinium, Digitalis, Echinacea purpurea, Lupinus, Lychnis coronaria, Physostegia virginiana, Sisyrinchium striatum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe cannot accept requests for specific plants. We select a mix of the best at the time of delivery. The pictures are examples only, your mix may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Regal Whites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the rest of our perennial collections, these tend to be hardy characters that will thrive in moist, well-drained soil preferably in sun to full shade. They each come with individual planting instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite is the Farrow \u0026amp; Ball of design concepts in the garden, in that we all pick it for its neutrality. The true hue is rarely absolute white: some are tinctured with cool shades of blues and other warm elements of yellow or green. However, white plants offset light, which means they stand out in the early morning and evening light - great for a cheerful start to the day and wonderful for a sundowner drink or in moonlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/snowdrop-bulbs\"\u003esnowdrops\u003c\/a\u003e for a winter supplement, and some of our best \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/rose-bushes?view=products\u0026amp;pf.color=Cream%20White\"\u003ewhite roses\u003c\/a\u003e and white dahlias for summer to live up to her theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the same, I cannot help hoping that the great ghostly barn-owl will sweep silently across a pale garden, next summer in the twilight - the pale garden that I am now planting, under the first flakes of snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Vita Sackville West (1892-1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ Box of 6 x 9cm Plants","offer_id":54999270392134,"sku":"HECOLREWH-6Pk","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/regal-white-perennial-plant-mix.jpg?v=1755543122"},{"product_id":"mixed-shade-tolerant-perennial-plants-six-varieties","title":"Herbaceous Collection, Shady Characters","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHerbaceous Collection, Shady Characters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're out of the sunlight, so that means our hand-picked troupe of shade-tolerant beauties will have to be in the spotlight! Fewer plants thrive in areas of the garden that don't bask in sun all day, but many classic, exciting perennials are happy there. Step forward our collection of favourites to take a bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/mixed-perennial-plant-packs\"\u003eherbaceous perennial collections\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 varieties of shade-suited plants chosen by our garden design experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9cm Pot per plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting instructions supplied with each pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur carefully-curated range of shade-tolerant plants includes, but isn't limited to, the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjuga reptans, Alchemilla mollis, Astilbe chinensis, Bergenia cordifolia, Digitalis, Geranium phaeum, Primula vulgaris, Viola labradorica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e: We cannot accept requests for specific plants. We select a mix of the best at the time of delivery. The pictures are examples only, your mix may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Shady Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs long as your planting area isn't in permanent gloom, many perennials will appreciate some respite from the sun's rays, especially at midday. All plants need a touch of sun, but these shade-tolerant types require only three to six hours per day; if the shade is only dappled, most should cope with even fewer hours of direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarker colours will be more subtle, whereas yellows and whites will look fresh and zingy, especially if there is dramatic foliage around them. It's better to use splashes of colour in the mix because dark-leaved plants can make an area look rather gloomy. Pair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/mixed-back-border-perennial-plants-six-varieties\"\u003eBack of the Border\u003c\/a\u003e range, which will throw some shade of its own. The collection will also work well under fruit trees, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/apple-fruit-trees\"\u003eapples\u003c\/a\u003e or pears, our favourite of the latter and the most constantly rewarding being the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/conference-pear-trees\"\u003eConference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade-tolerant plants have learnt to make do with lean amounts of energy in various ways, often by having a high leaf to \"rest of the plant\" ratio, with a high density of chlorophyll to catch the most sunlight for photosynthesis. Some, as epitomised by the aptly named Elephant Ears (bergenias) and hostas, are small plants with big, broad leaves. Other, larger shrubs like Box have many small leaves. Either way, their leaves are tuned to make the most of low light levels, as opposed to having the capacity to harvest as much energy as possible from full sun. 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With a clump-forming habit helenium can hold its own within mixed planting, or be grouped as a bold drift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bold yet delicate daisy-like flowers are a fiery orange-yellow with prominent dark brown central cones. This compact variety has a branching variety, and, unlike taller helenium, rarely requires staking. Now there is really no excuse to be without this essential late-summer perennial! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelenium are popular cut flowers. Picking first thing in the morning or late evening (when moisture content is high) will significantly extend their vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnly delivered pot-grown, year round.\u003cbr\u003e\nHave a look at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/moerheim-beauty-helenium-plants\"\u003eHelenium Moerheim Beauty\u003c\/a\u003e or our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHerbaceous perennial, deadhead to increase flowering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRed flowers with dark centres \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlooms June-August\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuitable for pots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo about 1m x 75cm, spreading over time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVery hardy, needs sun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePot-Grown: Year Round Delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Heleniums \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor best results grow Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’ in fertile, moist, well-draining soil in as much sun as possible. They're very hardy and recommended for frost pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelenium are generally pest free, and easy to grow and care for. You might occasionally need to tackle problems such as leaf spot, but good gardening practices, such as appropriate weeding and feeding, together with our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/organic-pesticides-fertilisers\"\u003eorganic garden products\u003c\/a\u003e, will help keep your plants looking at their most healthy and beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam this late season beauty with earlier flowering perennials for a successional display. Think lupin, dianthus, delphinium, and papaver for the early slot, echinacea and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/goldsturm-rudbeckia-fulgida-sullivantii-plants\"\u003erudbeckia\u003c\/a\u003e to take over. 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The advice on planting companions remains the same: blues and purples always work well with gold, or rely on grasses for an arrangement full of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: red\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: May-September\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage: semi-evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpread: 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpacing: 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition: sun or part shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoil: any except damp heavy clay\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ 2 Litre","offer_id":54999275438406,"sku":"GEUMMRSBRA-2L","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/mrs-bradshaw-geum-flowers-2.jpg?v=1755543148"},{"product_id":"obsidian-heuchera-plants","title":"Obsidian Heuchera Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eObsidian Heuchera Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark and compact, this near-black, deep purple variety suits either pots, or the front of the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: cream-white bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: May-Jul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: evergreen – very dark purple, scalloped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: dappled shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: moist, well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore planting, dig in some well-rotted garden compost. They're happy on most soils, as long as you improve the drainage of heavy clay, or keep them watered in summer if you have dry soil. The great thing about this group of plants is that they'll thrive in either dappled shade all day, or over half a day of full shade. 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It maintains a quite bright tuft of autumn bronze-straw-orange arching foliage all year round, with a little green at the base. Recommended for North facing locations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all of our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/ornamental-grass-plants\"\u003egrasses \u0026amp; sedges\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennial plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage is green at the base with bronze-orange blades.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClump forming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInconspicuous, small flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLikes moist conditions, tolerates shade well\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow filler plants, good in pots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo 60cm x 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing 'Prairie Fire' Sedge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSedges are tough and shade-tolerant, great low filler plants. Their favourite soil is both moist and well drained: banks close to water are good. \u003cbr\u003e They're not ideal for dry rockeries like many grass varieties, but with help can establish in quite dry, rocky places where they have shade, shelter, and access to some depth of soil that won't dry out easily: North facing rockeries would be their first choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear them down to low mounds in early Spring to make way for new growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name says it all: this lively grass with its fiery colouring is perfect for a rich autumnal border with brightly hued dahlias such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/david-howard-decorative-dahlia-tubers\"\u003eDavid Howard \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/gallery-vincent-decorative-dahlia-tubers\"\u003eGallery Vincent\u003c\/a\u003e, as well as a Sanguisorba 'Tanna' and a Heuchera Ginger Ale or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/marmalade-heuchera-plants\"\u003eMarmalade\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also pair with Stipa tenuissima to create a prairie-scheme look and cheer up terraces by placing in pots with primula in spring and petunias in summer. They also look brilliant with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/salvia-plants-ornamental-sage\"\u003esalvias\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrasses are thought to be one of the first plants to be cultivated by ancient man, largely for cereal purposes for food. But these days as the species have been developed, they have become ornamental grasses which are peaking as a trend thanks to the Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf who has made prairie planting schemes using a loose and naturalistic mixture of grasses and perennials fashionable. The style ends up looking effortless but it's based on years of careful thought on how to create the look, experimenting in his garden in Hummelo, 75 miles east of Amerstam. He started with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/perennial-plants\"\u003eperennials\u003c\/a\u003e when they weren't particularly fashionable and then mixed them in with grasses in their native setting - a notoriously challenging idea when grasses can be inclined to take over. One of his best known gardens is in New York on an elevated abandoned railroad. 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