Thyme - Doone Valley

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Thyme - Doone Valley

The Thyme Platycodon grandiflorum, was believed to possess magical powers by the ancient Druids. Maybe that explains why consumers seem unable to resist these particularly choice varieties. This dainty creeping variety with its light purple flowers, yellow-flecked green foliage, and lemony scent has saved many a strawberry pot from early retirement. This dwarf variety has star-shaped purple flowers and glossy foliage. It tolerates light shade or full sun. ... find out more

 

Oriental Poppy - Champagne Bubbles The Oriental Poppy 'Champagne Bubbles Group','Paver oriental 'Champagne Bubbles', is a hardy perennial with a profusion of blooms. This easily manageable plant has fuzzy bluish green foliage with a mix of flowers: orange, yellow, salmon, gold, coral and white. 'Champagne Bubbles' needs to be planted in full sun, in a moist but well drained area. Poppies are best used as cut flowers, as a border plant and as underplantings to larger, late flowering perennials. Avoid planting in wide open spaces.

Thyme - Doone Valley