Salvia 'Nachtvlinder'
Common name: Sage
Deep purple flower spikes provide rich colour and vertical interest throughout the summer, attracting bees and other pollinators. Its long flowering season and resilient nature symbolise determination, endurance and the strength to continue through life's most difficult moments.
Supplied by: Coolings
Eryngium 'Magical Lagoon'
Common name: Sea Holly
Striking steel-blue flowers and architectural form bring strength and structure to the planting. Tough and resilient, Sea Holly thrives in challenging conditions, reflecting the courage and inner resilience that often emerge during periods of adversity.
Supplied by: Birkacre Garden Centre
Centaurea 'Jordy'
Common name: Cornflower
Rich purple-blue blooms bring vibrant colour while attracting bees and other beneficial insects. Its enduring beauty represents hope and the importance of finding moments of light, even during life's darker chapters.
Supplied by: Hardys
Carex 'Frosted Curls'
Common name: Sedge
Fine, arching foliage softens the surrounding planting with graceful movement and texture. Its quiet resilience reminds us that even in difficult times, flexibility and perseverance help us navigate life's changing seasons.
Supplied by: David G. Ross
Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels'
Common name: Macedonian Scabious
Airy flowers in soft, ever-changing shades dance above slender stems, bringing movement and lightness to the border. Their delicate appearance belies remarkable resilience, symbolising hope and the quiet strength found through change.
Supplied by: Proctors
Sanguisorba 'Menziesii'
Common name: Burnet
Elegant bottlebrush flower heads rise above attractive foliage, adding texture and gentle movement. Its understated beauty reflects resilience, reminding us that strength is often found in quiet perseverance rather than grand gestures.
Supplied by: Proctors
Eragrostis curvula
Common name: Weeping Lovegrass
Graceful fountains of fine, arching foliage bring softness, movement and quiet elegance to the border. Gently swaying with the breeze, Weeping Lovegrass symbolises resilience, reminding us that even during life's greatest challenges, there is strength in adapting and continuing to move forward.
Supplied by: Coolings
Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies'
Common name: Beeblossom
Delicate white flowers appear to flutter above slender stems like dancing butterflies, bringing lightness and hope to the planting. Flowering over many months, it represents endurance, renewal and the promise that brighter days can follow difficult times.
Supplied by: David G. Ross
Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'
Common name: Feather Reed Grass
Strong upright stems provide structure and stability throughout the seasons, standing tall even as the garden changes around them. Its steadfast nature symbolises resilience, courage and the inner strength that helps us face life's challenges.
Supplied by: David G. Ross
Black and White Geranium
Common name: Hardy Geranium
With its contrasting flowers and softly mounding habit, this hardy geranium brings balance and harmony to the border. The interplay of light and dark reflects the emotional contrasts experienced through illness and loss, while its dependable nature reminds us that hope is never far away.
Supplied by: Pole Green Nurseries
Cosmos 'Cherry Chocolate'
Common name: Cosmos
Rich burgundy flowers with velvety petals add warmth and depth to the planting. Their sumptuous colouring reflects the emotional richness of life's experiences, while their long flowering season symbolises hope, endurance and the courage to keep looking forward.
Supplied by: Birkacre Garden Centre
Cimicifuga (Actaea) 'Chocolate'
Common name: Bugbane
Dark, richly coloured foliage provides dramatic contrast throughout the season, while elegant flower spikes bring unexpected lightness. Its striking presence reflects the complexity of life's challenges, reminding us that beauty and hope can often be found alongside adversity.
Supplied by: Bents Garden Centre
Stipa tenuissima
Common name: Mexican Feather Grass
Fine, feathery foliage dances with the slightest breeze, bringing softness and movement to the planting. Its gentle nature reminds us that resilience is not always about standing firm, but about adapting with grace through life's changing seasons.
Supplied by: David G. Ross
Squirrel Tail Grass
Common name: Squirrel Tail Grass
Soft, fluffy seed heads add texture and gentle movement, creating moments of lightness within the planting. Their playful appearance reminds us that even during life's most difficult chapters, small moments of joy and beauty continue to find us.
Supplied by: Proctors
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'
Common name: Coral Bells
Dark burgundy foliage flecked with vibrant pink creates year-round interest and striking contrast. Emerging flashes of colour among the darker leaves symbolise hope, resilience and the moments of light that help guide us through difficult times.
Supplied by: Plantagogo
Heuchera 'Timeless Night'
Common name: Coral Bells
Deep, near-black foliage provides richness and depth to the border, offering a strong, grounding presence throughout the seasons. Its enduring beauty reflects quiet courage and the lasting strength that can emerge through life's greatest challenges.
Supplied by: Plantagogo