biennials for a cottage garden

Question 1

name 3 biennials for a cottage garden

Answer 1

Digitalis purpurea
Erysium cheirii
Dianthus barbatus

Question 2

describe the decorative merit for Digitalis purpurea, and a suitable planting location

Answer 2

Purple, bell-like flowers that are speckled and arranged up a flower spike
Suitable for planting in a woodland garden

Question 3

describe the decorative merit of Erysium cheirii and a suitable planting location

Answer 3

4 petalled bright yellow/orange flowers on short spikes.

Can be planted in a mixed herbaceous, annual or biennial border

Question 4

describe the decorative merit for Dianthus barbatus and a suitable planting location

Answer 4

flowers range from white to deepest red, with darker eyes and toothed petals.
Suitable for spring seasonal patio containers