Plant details - Herbacious Perennial

Question 1

Aquilegia vulagaris

Medium

Answer 1

Ideal for exposed sites
Upright perennial
Green leaves, divided into to undead leaflets
Pendent double or single flowers, white, pinks and purples
Well drained soil

Question 2

Delphinium elatum

Herbaceous perennial

Answer 2

Back of border or focal point
Upright perennial
Deep cut leaves
Tall spikes of bowl shaped flowers: pink, white, purple a and blue
Needs staking
Well drained, full sun

Question 3

Ajuga reptans ‘Chocolate Chip’

Herbaceous perennial

Answer 3

Dark green/ brown/purple leaves
Mat of foliage add interest in winter borders
Short ,spiked blue flowers in spring 15cm X 90 cm
Part and full shade
Moist soil

Question 4

Heucher ‘Plum Pudding

Small

Answer 4

Dark leaves provide contrast fool for bright coloured flowers
Evergreen perennial
Dark maroon, rounded/lobed leaves
Wiry stems and insignificant flowers
Well drained, full sun or part shade

Question 5

Alchemilla mollis

Herbaceous perennial, small

Answer 5

Exposed sites
Ground cover 50cm X 50cm
Well drained
Clump forming perennial
Rounded, pale green leaves
Crinkled edges
Sprays of tiny, bright greenish/yellow flowers in summer