Prairie Planting
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€2.00Verbascums are statuesque in both foliage and flower. This elegant species, native to the Olympus mountains is arguably the finest of the genus. Tall flower spikes rise from the centre of the foliage, each are weighted heavily with bright, golden-yellow blooms giving the effect of an enormous candelabra.
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Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta'
Purple Mullein, aka Temptress Purple€2.35Relatively new to cultivation Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' is the smallest growing of the perennial Verbascums. Soundly perennial and drought tolerant it produces delicate flower spikes with whorls of tissue thin purple blooms that ascend to the finest point. It is by far the darkest flowered mullein available.
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Verbena bonariensis
Tall Verbena, Clustertop Vervain€1.95
Verbena bonariensis is a very useful plant. The flowers, on tall, slim delicate stalks dance in the wind. It is a graceful counterpart to larger flowers and invariably compliments the landscape without overwhelming any of it. -
Veronica longifolia 'Blue Shades'
Longleaf Speedwell€2.55Veronica longifolia prefers a position in sun or part shade in moist well-drained soil. The sophisticated blue spires bloom in midsummer and last for several months. They make a strong vertical statement and are an excellent contrast to more traditional flowers shapes when positioned at the front of the border. -
Veronica spicata 'Blue'
Spiked Speedwell€1.95Gardeners are often looking for good solid perennials that will have attractive flowers, be easy to take care of, grow nicely but not take over the garden. One group of plants that should be considered is the Veronicas. They provide some of the clearest, truest blues in the perennial border. -
Veronica spicata ssp. incana
Silver Speedwell€2.50Out of stock
Veronica spicata ssp. incana is the outstanding silver-leaved form of this reliable perennial. It has a good compact habit and grows to just 40cm (16in) tall and forms a mound of silvery grey narrow leaves. In early summer the plant bears short spikes of deep violet blue flowers. -
Veronicastrum sibiricum
Siberian Culver's Root€2.35To garden with an Oudolf-esque plant like Veronicastrum, it is not necessary to turn your outdoor space into a prairie: you are allowed to keep your flower beds. Naturalistic planting travels well, and Veronicastrum holds its own in a formal border as well as in the middle of a lawn which has turned into a meadow. -
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album'
Culver's Root€2.45Veronicastrum virginicum 'Album' is one of the most fashionable plants around. It's an icon of the prairie-style of planting which has marked the young millennium. The multiple tapering, soft spikes of white flowers look like elegant, living candelabras. Topping dark-bronze stems, they provide vertical structure to any border.
