The blooms are a magnet for butterflies and bees. It thrives in a sunny spot and will become drought tolerant once established. A compact variety that is perfect for adding a splash of colour at the front of a well- drained herbaceous border or gravel garden. The grey-green, aromatic foliage also makes an attractive accent in the summer border. Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna': A superb cultivar with glowing purple stems loaded with violet-blue flowers from June to October. Allegedly the best blue-flowered variety and less invasive than Vinca major, it's particularly suitable for smaller gardens. The long, trailing stems of this prostrate, evergreen shrub are excellent for suppressing weeds in sun or partial shade. Grows to 75cm.Vinca minor 'Bowles Variety': Lovely, lavender-blue flowers over a long period from April to September and dark green leaves. It also looks good in a rock garden or raised bed. Try it as part of a colour-themed scheme, or contrast it with vivid yellows. It is a short-lived plant, but it makes a vivid display for many months in a sunny border.
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For best results plant them in full sun.In this collection you will receive one of each of the following varieties, each in a 9cm pot.Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve': This long-flowering, bushy, vigorous wallflower produces long spires of deep mauve flowers from late winter to summer (and usually into autumn), above narrow, grey-green leaves.
Buy Pink and purple long-flowering plant combination: The plants in this collection will typically produce their flowers in abundance over a prolonged period.