Some of the plants in this collection will die right back in autumn, then fresh new growth will appear again in spring.

Ideal for naturalised settings, the Anemanthele will provide year-round structure and movement, while the Aquilegia brings rich colour in late spring and early summer. In time, this combination will cover and area measuring approximately 3 sqm.



In this collection you will receive three of each of the following plants. They are all supplied in 9cm nursery pots.


Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Ruby Port': A popular plant among garden designers, this lovely granny’s bonnet has beautiful, fully double, spur-less burgundy flowers in late spring above ferny green leaves. The rich, deep red flowers look particularly lovely with fountainous grasses or with traditional cottage garden flowers. This plant is happiest in soil that retains moisture over the summer. It is quite short-lived, but self-seeds freely, though it rarely becomes a nuisance. Grows to 90cm.


Anemanthele lessoniana: One of the best and most versatile evergreen grasses, this will thrive in sun or shade, and glows shades of copper, gold and bronze in the autumn, hence its common name, Pheasant’s Tail Grass. It has a soft, arching habit, so plant it among shrubs for textural contrast, or in a mixed or herbaceous border. Grows to 1m.



• Garden care: In spring, tease out dead foliage of the Anemanthele by gently running your fingers through it as if it were hair. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to re-establish.