Lavandula stoechas Fathead, 2L Discovery its large blooms

its large blooms

One of the loveliest features of the British native fern Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' are the new

Rosa Scepter'd Isle (Ausland) is a free flowering

making it ideal for topiary

which is great for adding some warming interest to a garden border

Lavandula stoechas Fathead, 2L Discovery its large bloomsReferred to as French or sometimes Spanish Lavender, Lavandula stoechas Fathead is not as robust as the so called English varieties, but compensates by having the most attractive bracts which flutter like little purple banners high above the aromatic foliage. It is lovely in containers on a sunny terrace and enticing for passing bees and butterflies.