Astrantia Major
Alistair on Feb 28th 2008
Probably one of the most versatile and charming hardy perennials (Astrantia Major), looks great in a woodland setting or in the borders of a cottage garden. Flowering, June/August, definitely one of our favourites.
The neat pincushion flowers are silvery white with just a hint of pale pink. This perennial cultivated as early as the 16th century enjoys [...]
Agapanthus Bressingham Blue
Alistair on Feb 6th 2008
My intention is still to provide a profile of plants which are fully hardy in the north east of Scotland. Which of course means they will be hardy in all parts of the country. However there are several which borderline the hardy agenda which we have had success with.
For instance Agapanthus, although hardy our Summers here [...]