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ACANTHUS MOLLIS ‘HOLLARD’S GOLD’

Beautiful broad shining golden yellow-green leaves, particularly between autumn and spring (and in summer in shady...

Broad heads of strong pure red flowers Jun-Sep that keep their colour (maybe darken to crimson) as they age, 60cm.

Tall stately spikes of blue bell flowers Jun-Aug(Sep), 1.6m. Easy even dry shade.

Coral-orange flowers Jun-Oct, grey leaves, 55cm. Easy in sun or part shade in well-drained soil.

The most dramatic large purple flower heads (good dried) May-Jul, 50cm. Usefully enjoys the protection of deciduous...

Leaves with a broad yellow-green margin, red flowers Jun-Oct, 60cm. Good soil.

Broad saucer-shaped pink flowers deepen to salmony-pink flowers in winter (May)Jul-Nov(May), airy 1-2m. All year but...

Classy. Delicately held bronze-tinted cream flower heads on bronzy stems Jun-Aug, then mature well, divided...

This is the true variety. Large lavender flowers for a very long season Jun-Oct(Nov), 70cm, lax. No mildew, easy.