Liatris spicata | Floristan Violet | Blazing Star Feather reed Grass afternoon tea

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Penstemon Port Wine has stunning panicles of bell-shaped wine-red flowers and flowers from early summer and into autumn although we have found that plants have continued to flower into winter here with the mild winters we have been experiencing of late

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Lime Sorbet' Columbine or Grannys Bonnet

This beautiful Aquilegia was actually bred for the cut flower production and with its fully double upward-facing flowers it is a stunner

When planted around the house

Liatris spicata | Floristan Violet | Blazing Star Feather reed Grass afternoon teaLiatris, commonly known as Gayfeather or Blazing Star, is actually a member of the Aster family. Plants form a low clump of grassy lily like leaves and in midsummer bear tall spikes made up of many tiny pinky purple flowers. This particular variety was bred especially for cutting so if you are looking for something striking for your cutting patch then this is a great choice with the added bonus that they are equally as attractive as a dried flower.