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

A simple, but very effective pairing that will add lashings of summer colour to a sunny border.



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


Lobelia × speciosa 'Hadspen Purple' (PBR): Vivid purple flowers appear for an extended period in summer and autumn above purple flushed, light green foliage. A cottage garden favourite that looks great when planted in bold swathes throughout a mixed border. The flower spikes will act as a magnet to butterflies and bees. Grows to 60cm.


Sidalcea 'Elsie Heugh': An open, upright perennial which produces spires of large, satin-like, purple-pink flowers that have fringed petals. These rise above the rounded, mid green foliage in early to midsummer and look great when planted with soft blues and purples in a mixed or herbaceous bed. Grows to 90cm.



• Planting tips: Prepare the bed well by digging in lots of composted organic matter before you plant. For best results it is essential that the plants are kept well watered for the first year, particularly during warmer weather.