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A dramatic shrubby perennial with huge, deeply veined, dark green leaves and new growth and stems covered in a fine red velvet. Large corymbs of lilac, Ageratum like flowers are abundantly produced in spring.
Eminently desirable and hailing from moist cloud forests in Mexico, so flagging in the heat and low humidity of West Australian summers but so spectacular as to be still worth growing if ample moisture and protection from wind can be provided.
Cut back hard after flowering once new growth is seen.
A bold, moisture loving perennial from tropical east Africa that makes a large stand of erect, square stems with alternate pairs of large, corrugated leaves and topped with airy racemes of bright blue-lavender, hooded and lipped flowers.
Stunning when well grown and very salviaesque.
Best grown in a sheltered site (localized humidity) with rich, moist, well drained soil but very durable to all but frost which even then it will usually come back from, insulating the base with a loose straw mulch might make the difference in the coldest areas, otherwise a cutting in the kitchen window makes good insurance.
Prune as necessary when in active growth.
A clumping winter dormant perennial. Large attractive lobed leaves are produced on slender stems. In late summer heads of pink fairy floss flowers are produced on tall straight stems. Spectacular among Miscanthus or other deciduous grasses. Keep Moist.
A tuberous rooted, winter dormant perennial. Sturdy rod-like stems emerge in mid-spring to be sparsely clothed with large, deeply lobed, maple-like leaves and carry branches of giant, 18cm, widely open, 5 petalled, scarlet flowers.
Can be grown in shallow water, 5cm deep, as an unusual and spectacular pond plant, or in any sunny position that stays constantly moist.
Cut to the ground in winter or leave the corky stems and accompanying seed pods as a seasonal sculpture.
An exotic looking, yet remarkably easy to grow plant, that those who like giant perennials, can never get enough of.
A winter dormant, clumping perennial with large (20cm) leaves.In summer tall spikes of pendant, purple, trumpet shaped flowers rise above the foliage. Provide with light shade, moisture, food and plenty of organic matter. Protect from slugs and snails. Can break dormancy as late as December.
A winter dormant, clumping perennial with large (35cm) leaves.In summer tall spikes of pendant, lavender, trumpet shaped flowers rise above the foliage. Provide with light shade, moisture, food and plenty of organic matter. Protect from slugs and snails. Can break dormancy as late as December.
A winter dormant, clumping perennial with large (35cm) leaves.In summer tall spikes of pendant, greyish lavender, trumpet shaped flowers rise above the foliage. Provide with light shade, moisture, food and plenty of organic matter. Protect from slugs and snails. Can break dormancy as late as December.