Penstemon digitalis | Charles Rudd | Beardtongue Giftware This wonderful book also introduces

This wonderful book also introduces the magical transformations of complete and incomplete metamorphosis that insects undergo in their lifecycle

Lilacs have been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history

The foliage is an attractive silvery grey-green

A generous layer of fine bark mulch will also conserve moisture and prevent weeds

With long stems and pure white flowers that rise high above the mounds of dense lance-shaped leaves to create a waft of white each flower has a silvery pincushion centre

Penstemon digitalis | Charles Rudd | Beardtongue Giftware This wonderful book also introducesCharles Rudd is a gorgeous berry wine purple colour that gets people talking when they see it. This is a compact variety growing to 60cm and producing spikes of large bell like blooms for up to 8 months of the year. Trim back the spent flower stems for repeat flowering flushes throughout spring, summer and autumn. Grows into an upright bushy evergreen clump up to 40 cm wide, and doesn't mind sun or part shade to grow in. Great value in the garden, the