Every life begins with roots. This opening chapter celebrates childhood, where curiosity, comfort and the first connections are formed. Gentle textures, soft colours and delicate flowers evoke the security of home and the foundations that shape who we become.
Common name: Mexican Fleabane
A charming, long-flowering perennial that produces masses of delicate daisy-like flowers from late spring until autumn. The flowers open white before gradually ageing to soft pink, creating a soft, natural effect that is loved by bees and butterflies.
Supplied by: David G Ross

Common name: Pincushion Flower
Elegant white flowers are held on slender stems above neat mounds of foliage, bringing a light, airy feel to the border. Flowering over many months, this long-lasting perennial is highly attractive to bees and butterflies and makes an excellent cut flower.
Supplied by: David G Ross

Common name: Masterwort
Delicate pink flowers with intricate pincushion-like centres are held above attractive green foliage throughout summer. A favourite for cottage-style and naturalistic planting, astrantias bring elegance, texture and long-lasting colour to the border.
Supplied by: David G Ross

Common name: Lamb's Ear
Grown for its soft, velvety silver-grey foliage, lamb's ear provides beautiful contrast and texture throughout the border. Its tactile leaves make it one of the garden's most distinctive plants, while its silvery tones complement a wide range of flowering perennials.
Supplied by: David G Ross

Common name: Beeblossom
Delicate white flowers edged with soft pink appear to float above slender stems, creating movement and a natural, airy effect. Flowering over a long season, this graceful perennial adds softness to the border while providing a valuable source of nectar for pollinating insects.
Supplied by: Coolings
