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aka Bugleweed

A quick growing and rewarding perennial ground-cover that forms bold rosettes of foliage and spreads by under-ground runners. In early spring spikes of beautiful bright blue flowers appear en masse. Prefers a semi-shaded spot with protection from hot afternoon sun. Evergreen.

It is important that Ajuga does not completely dry out in hot dry summer conditions.

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aka Bugleweed

A beautiful groundcover with striking silvery wine colour foliage that deepens in colour in cooler temperatures. Topped with upright blue flower spikes through spring and into summer. Easily grown in most well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Evergreen

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aka Bugleweed

This ground cover is much larger and spreads more rapidly. The dark green leaves are tinged with purple. It spreads by surface runners in the same way as a strawberry plant and can spread indefinitely. Excellent for moist areas. Frost hardy and trouble-free.

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aka Ladys Mantle

Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' is larger and more robust than the species, forming mounds of lobed, grayish-green fuzzy leaves topped by airy yellow flowers in spring. It is best in moist soil in part shade. Great as a groundcover or for cutting.

The common name is the Lady Mantle.The wavy edged leaves are meant to represent the cloak or mantle that covered Mary as she travelled to Bethlehem.

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aka Spiral Aloe

The Spiral Aloe. This unique aloe plant has dozens of overlapping fleshy green leaves that spiral either clockwise or counter-clockwise. Plant in well drained soil with all day sun. Hardy. This is a must-have for collectors of stunning plants!

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The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. A stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant. Can be used on bug bites, scratches, sunburn, acne, grazes, scarring tissue.

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aka Lemon verbena

Lemon Verbena. This open and rangy shrub will not win you over with its looks but will wow you with the delicious aromatic fragrance. Likes good drainage, sunlight and tolerant of light frost. Steep leaves in water to make a refreshing drink. Deciduous.

Give this plant a good tidy up every now and then with sharp secateurs - it will respond well. Small sprays of pale lavender flowers appear in summer but it is really the foliage that makes this shrub desirable.

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aka Peruvian Lily Inca Series

Bright and cheerful blooms from summer to autumn. Hardy and dwarf, with sturdy stems that require no staking. Long flowering. Last well as cut flowers in a vase. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Bred to remain compact for maximum flower power. Perennial.

aka Peruvian Lily Inca Series

Inca Series. Adorable, showy purple blooms with a white throat appear from summer to autumn. Bred to remain compact and well behaved in the garden and for maximum flower power. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR.

The Valley series has been bred as a mid-sized plant, with a much tidier habit than other picking Alstroemeria. Beach Valley features mid-sized stems of white blooms with a yellow eye. Easy care, prefers full sun and good drainage. Cut off at ground level if it gets untidy. Apply slug bait regularly.

Alstroemeria are one of the longest lasting flowers in a vase.