For Naturalising
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Annual Semi-Tall Flowers Mix.
Ideal for naturalistic planting and for cut flowersStarting at: €3.50
The Semi-Tall Flowers Mix is a richly flowering mixture of that produces large quantities of 50cm (20in) tall annual flowers for the border or for cutting. As well as being ornamental, they will provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other insects from early in the year to late in the season.
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Annual Dwarf Flowers Mix.
Ideal for more restricted or compact situations.Starting at: €3.50
Incredibly easy to grow the Annual Dwarf Flowers Mix grows to around 30cm (12in) tall. Flowering just 10 to 12 weeks from sowing, these fast-growing plants provide an easy and cost-effective way to give naturalistic planting, plug gaps and fill the border with a summer full of colour.
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Anemone nemorosa 'Wood Anemone'
Windflower
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.75This lovely woodlander makes a striking impact in the spring garden. The Irish-born exponent of wild gardening, William Robinson, adored Anemone nemorosa. Writing in his English Flower Garden in 1883, he begins by saying "there is little need to plead for their culture". -
Allium ursinum, Ramsons Garlic
Ramsons Garlic, Wild Garlic, Broad Leaved Garlic
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.45Until a few years ago you would never have seen wild garlic on a menu, but these days is definitely a chefs' favourite. The whole plant is edible, the flavour is softer, more pleasant than cloves from garlic bulbs. The leaves have a vibrant colour that brings food to life, use sparingly in salads, or add to sauces and dressings. It also makes splendid pesto.
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Agastache rugosa, ‘Liquorice Blue’ Organic
Korean Mint,€2.80Agastache 'Liquorice Blue' has tall spikes of lavender to rich purpley blue lipped flowers, above toothed dark green arrow shaped foliage. When brushed past or crushed, the foliage emits a sweet liquorice perfume. A wonderful plant for attracting bees and butterflies to the garden. Organic seeds. -
Agastache rugosa, ‘Liquorice Blue’
Korean Mint,€2.00Agastache 'Liquorice Blue' has tall spikes of lavender to rich purpley blue lipped flowers, above toothed dark green arrow shaped foliage. When brushed past or crushed, the foliage emits a sweet liquorice perfume. A wonderful plant for attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.
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Agastache rugosa alba, ‘Liquorice White’
Korean Mint, Huo Xiang€2.00Agastache ‘Liquorice White’ has tall spikes of white lipped flowers and like all Agastache produces copious amounts of nectar for bees and butterflies to feast upon. Flowering late in the season, it is a boon for building up bees’ honey reserves before winter and will produce a honey surplus where drifts are grown.
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Agastache foeniculum 'Golden Jubilee'
Mexican Hyssop, Hyssop-Anise€2.45Originally bred by and developed in Japan, Agastache 'Golden Jubilee' was named to honour Queen Elizabeth II's 50th year of rule, celebrating the Golden Jubilee in 2002. This bright gold-chartreuse beauty has one of the most remarkable leaf colour of any plant. Offering late season punctuation the flowers are a powerhouse source of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
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Achillea millefolium 'Yarrow', Organic
Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.65These native wildflowers have clustered flower heads of tiny white flowers that from a distance look like little patches of snow resting on the grass. This famous herb is terrific as a wildflower clump in a blooming meadow, they are also a favourite for cut and dried flower arrangements. Organic Seed. -
Achillea millefolium 'Proa'
Yarrow, Wildflower of Britain and Ireland€2.25Achillea millefolium 'Proa' is an improved yarrow, a selected form that is higher yielding, with higher essential oil content, better flower production, and the flowers are more uniformly white. Preferred by those who use yarrow medicinally.