mid-green leaves which sit beneath short stems carrying rounded clusters of vibrant blue trumpet-shaped flowers which bloom around mid-Summer and can last until the early Autumn

thus producing a glossy display in gardens

The Alstroemeria Colorita ‘Katiana’

well-drained soil and kept in full sun to partial shade

Winter protection required in milder areas if kept outdoors

Astrantia 'Star of Billion' Astrantia major 'Star of Billion' mid-green leaves which sit beneathA vigorous perennial with a rich profusion of bright blooms which contrast nicely with the foliage below and are notable for their early flowering period. The Astrantia Star of Billion, also known as Masterwort, is a herbaceous perennial shrub with clumping, deeply lobed foliage of dark green and upright, branching stems which carry Spring and Summer blooming, rounded umbels of tiny, green tipped, white florets surrounded by similarly coloured bracts.