CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLANTS

AGAVE AMERICANA

Silver tongues of succulent foilage. It’s monocarpic – flowering when 20-40 years old, after which the plant dies. H2m (6ft) S3m (10ft) ACANTHUS SPINOSUS Striking herbaceous perennial with glossy leaves and tall spikes of hooded white and purple flowers. H1.2m (4ft) S90cm (3ft)

SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS ‘ROSEA PLENA’

Pale pink double fragrant flowers from July to October. Hardy perennial. H60-90cm (2-3ft) S60cm (2ft). MELIANTHUS MAJOR Grey-green serrated leaves. Hardy down to -5C (23F); the roots need winter protection. Can prune back hard in spring. H3m (10ft) S2m (6ft)