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aka Canna

These sturdy perennials are growing in popularity with their striking foliage making a strong statement in the garden. This Canna has dark purple coloured leaves and stems of brillant tangerine flowers which appear from summer, if looked after they can flower for up to 6 months. Perennial

Cut back after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection.

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aka Canna

These sturdy perennials are growing in popularity with their attractive yellow and green striped foliage making a strong statement in the garden. Bright yellow flowers with splashes of orange in the centre appear from summer, if looked after they can flower for up to 6 months. Perennial.

Cut back after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial.

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aka Bluebeard

Bluebeard. Dark Knight has gorgeous fragrant deep purple flowers that appear at the end of Summer. This variety is more upright and densely branched than other Bluebeards. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.

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Cat grass (catgrass) is a name used to describe a number of different types of grass which are popular with cats. It would appear that there are two main species of grass referred to as cat grass. Once the grass is an inch or two long, move to a spot easily accessible to your cat. It is also a good idea to have some growing outdoors in an enclosure if your cat has access to one.

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A useful and attractive perennial with grey/green foliage and pretty sprays of mauve flowers that appear from spring right through to autumn. Useful as an edging for flower beds. Loves a sunny position and a good haircut every now and then. Hardy, evergreen easy to grow if you can keep your cats off it long enough!

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One of my favourite easy care perennials. Beautiful grey green foliage which forms a spreading clump topped off with the brightest white shaggy 'cornflower' blooms. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained position. Perennial.

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aka AKA Yoyo

'Snow in Summer' AKA Yoyo is so named as the tiny silver grey leaves are smothered in star-shaped white flowers throughout the summer. A sweet little perennial which is perfect to cascade over walls and hot dry banks. Quite vigorous and hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Camomile

Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs in the Western world.Chamomile has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, used to calm frayed nerves, to treat stomach problems, to relieve muscle spasms, and to treat skin conditions and mild infections.

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Traditional ground cover with bright green feathery foliage and erect stems of small, daisy-like flowers. Charmingly scented and magic to walk on. Chamomile Lawn thrive in full sun, but will tolerate dappled shade.

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This variety of Chives is a vigorous grower with good disease resistance. Nice broad leaves that can be chopped up to add to summer salads etc. Will form a good clump in the vege patch or can be grown in a pot. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Perennial.