Category Archives: Drought Tolerant
Brachyglottis ‘Walberton’s Silver Dormouse’
Brachyglottis ‘Walberton’s Silver Dormouse’ stands out with its bigger, bolder and extremely silvery foliage, earning this excellent cultivar an RHS Award of Garden Merit. This bushy shrub is well clothed in its felted grey foliage which acts as the perfect
Salvia nemorosa ‘Rose Marvel’
Salvia nemorosa ‘Rose Marvel’ is a stunning perennial that captivates with its compact form and striking rose-pink flower spikes, which are notably larger than those of its counterparts. This delightful plant not only boasts an extended blooming season, from late
Salvia nemorosa ‘Blue by You’
Salvia nemorosa ‘Blue by You’ is a stunning perennial that captivates with its compact, clump-forming growth habit. This exquisite plant showcases vibrant violet-blue flower spikes that create a striking display from late spring through early autumn, making it a perfect
Salvia hybrida ‘Pink Mulberry’
Salvia hybrida ‘Pink Mulberry’ is a delightful perennial that captivates with its compact form and enchanting soft pink tubular flowers. These blooms emerge in abundance, creating a stunning display that lasts from late spring through early autumn. This salvia not
Salvia microphylla ‘Pink Pong’
Salvia microphylla ‘Pink Pong’ is a stunning, bushy sage that captivates with its long-lasting blooms and vibrant two-tone pink flowers. This delightful shrub not only enhances the visual appeal of borders, raised beds, and containers but also serves as a
Salvia microphylla ‘Angel Wings’
Offering an incredible six months of flowering, Salvia microphylla ‘Angel Wings’ is one of those choice plants that earns every inch of its space. Its two-toned pink flowers are also easier to blend into cottage borders than some of the
Rosemary ‘Blue Lagoon’
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Blue Lagoon’ is a delightful and compact variety of rosemary that stands out for its stunning deep blue flowers and fragrant foliage. This ornamental shrub is an excellent choice for those with limited garden space, as it thrives
Rosemary ‘Whitewater Silver’
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Whitewater Silver’ is a captivating variety of rosemary that stands out due to its stunning silvery foliage and compact growth pattern. This cultivar not only enhances the visual appeal of herb gardens but also serves as an attractive
Salvia argentea ‘Artemis’
Salvia argentea ‘Artemis’ is a captivating perennial that commands attention with its lush, silvery-white foliage, which forms a stunning rosette. The large, velvety leaves are not only visually striking but also contribute a unique textural element to any garden setting.
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Silver Ball’
Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Ball is one of several exciting ball varieties that stand out for their compact growth, striking foliage, and impressive architectural form. This variety naturally forms a neat, dome-shaped mound without the need for frequent pruning, reaching around
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Wrinkled Blue’
Small, glossy, silver-blue foliage with wavy edges is set against dark wiry stems. Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is a superb evergreen shrub, offering both fine texture and a beautiful shimmering colour. It has a naturally upright, dense habit that is perfect
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Elizabeth’
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Elizabeth’ is justifiably one of the most popular of pittosporum cultivars, boasting subtly coloured foliage that doesn’t jar with over bright contrasts like many other variegated shrubs.The slender, shiny foliage comes in a cool grey-green and cream with
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golden Ball’
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golden Ball’ is one of the standout varieties in the Pittosporum ball collection, known for its compact growth, vibrant foliage, and striking architectural form. This variety naturally develops a pleasing, dome-like shape without the need for constant trimming,
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’
If you are looking to grow a low hedge or some topiary balls, there are few better choices than dwarf varieties of Pittosporum tenuifolium. ‘Golf Ball’ is one of several exciting Pittosporum ‘ball’ varieties that are outstanding for their compact
Nepeta hybrid ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
Nepeta hybrid ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ is a delightful addition to any garden, celebrated for its compact growth and extended blooming period. This ornamental catmint stands out with its tidy form and vibrant colors, making it a favorite among gardeners. Its versatility
Lavender ‘Tiara’
Lavender ?Tiara? is a compact, evergreen variety of French lavender, celebrated for its vibrant deep purple-blue flower heads adorned with unique creamy-white bracts. This striking combination not only enhances summer gardens with bold color but also provides aromatic foliage that
Lavender ‘Christiana’
Lavender ‘Christiana’ is a fragrant, tender evergreen lavandin hybrid celebrated for its striking silvery foliage and vibrant, long-lasting blue flower spikes. This plant not only enhances gardens with its aesthetic appeal but also serves as an excellent choice for cut
Lavender ‘Miss Katherine’
Lavender ‘Miss Katherine’ is a distinguished variety of English lavender, celebrated for its tall, aromatic flower spikes that showcase one of the most vibrant pink hues found among hardy lavenders. This evergreen plant forms a bushy mound adorned with silvery-grey
Lavender ‘Anniversary Bouquet’
Lavender ‘Anniversary Bouquet’ is a robust, evergreen lavandin characterized by its striking blue-purple flower spikes that rise on sturdy stems. This variety is particularly well-suited for creating hedges, enhancing container gardens, and providing cut flowers for dried arrangements. Its bushy
Lavender ‘Fairy Wings Blush’
Lavender ?Fairy Wings Blush? is a charming, compact evergreen shrub that showcases an abundance of soft blush-pink flowers on slender stems, complemented by aromatic silvery-grey leaves. This variety is particularly well-suited for pollinator gardens and smaller spaces, making it a
Lavender ‘Fairy Wings Pink’
Compact in size and dense in flowers, Lavender ‘Fairy Wings Pink’ packs maximum colour and fragrance into petite proportions. Freely produced spikes of pinky purple flowers topped with large pink bracts are held on wiry stems above tight mounds of
Lavender ‘Fairy Wings Purple’
Lavender ?Fairy Wings Purple? is a compact, evergreen variety of French lavender that showcases striking purple bracts above its fragrant flowers, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and ecological value of any sunny garden. Its mounded growth habit features sturdy, upright stems