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Pelargonium is a genus of flowering plants which includes about 200 species of perennials, succulents, and shrubs, commonly known as geraniums (in the United States also storksbills). Confusingly, Geranium is the correct botanical name of a separate genus of related plants often called cranesbills or hardy geraniums. Both genera belong to the family Geraniaceae. Pelargonium species are evergreen perennials indigenous to Southern Africa, and are drought and heat tolerant, but can tolerate only minor frosts. They are extremely popular garden plants, grown as bedding plants in temperate regions. A 50cm perennial with tuberous roots and attractive velvety greyish-green leaves which contrast with the pink to magenta flowers.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Stachys byzantina is a species of Stachys, native to Turkey, Armenia, and Iran. It is cultivated over much of the temperate world as an ornamental plant, and is naturalised in some locations as an escapee from gardens. Plants are very often found under the synonym Stachys lanata or Stachys olympica. Lamb's Ear flowers in late spring and early summer, plants produce tall spike-like stems with a few reduced leaves. The flowers are small and either white or pink. The plants tend to be evergreen but can "die" back during cold winters and regenerate new growth from the crowns. In warmer climates they may grow year-round, but suffer where it's hot and humid. They are easy to grow, preferring partial shade to full sunlight and well-drained soils not rich in nitrogen.

A perennial grown as an annual. These large flowered violas are competing with their pansy cousins as superstars of the cool season garden. A perennial that has excellent cold tolerance but grown as an annual. The spreading plants are compact, 15-20cm tall, with 2.5-4cm diameter, bi-colour flowers patterned with rays or lines in a deeper or contrasting colour. This stunning old fashioned variety is excellent as a bedding plant and for container gardens. Sow early indoors for a show of colour throughout summer until frost when the old blossoms are removed. Plant violas in a sunny spot with afternoon shade.