Three exciting feature plants for your garden
by Diane - November 25th, 2013.Filed under: Suttons Seeds.
Dipsacus fullonum Plant £7.99
A tall, imposing biennial with tough, serrated foliage, and large, spiky, rose-purple flower heads that are a magnet for bees, followed by seed heads that are attractive to birds (particularly finches). Flowers June-August. Height 90-150cm (3-5′). Back of border variety. Supplied in a 1 litre pot.Supplied as large, well established potted plants that can be planted straight into their final positions in borders or patio containers.
Eryngium Plant – Jade Frost £7.99
A true and stable variegated ‘Sea Holly’ whose foliage boasts a tricolour appearance in spring. The contrast between the cream-edged leaves and the steel-blue, thistle-like flowers is extremely striking. Flowers June-August. Height 70cm (28). Supplied in a 9cm pot.
Japanese Blood Grass Plant – Red Baron £7.99
A stunning, spiky-looking grass with lime green leaves that turn progressively through burgundy red to claret-blood red in late summer and into autumn. Ideal for borders or patio containers, it shows good drought tolerance once established. Height 30-50cm (12-20). Middle of border variety. Supplied in a 9cm pot.Ideal for bringing a contemporary flavour to borders or containers, these tough, easy-to-grow plants will thrive in most soils. Stunning when planted in groups and perfect for flanking paths or edging flower beds. The summer flower spikes are an added bonus.Supplied as large, well established potted plants that can be planted straight into their final positions in borders or patio containers.