A rare giant from the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. The stout broomstick-like stems have attractive wrinkled leaves and ivory white 'cushion' flowers which bloom on tall stems from July to October. A rare and spectacular addition to any garden.

An attractive first year flowering perennial, producing bushy plants with clusters of wiry stems clothed in unusual rich burgundy flowers with contrasting paler outer petals and white stamens. Ideal for attracting butterflies to your borders or containers. Height: 50-60cm (20-24in).

An easy to grow annual, producing tall stems covered in masses of stunning, mid-blue, pin cushion flowers. A classic cottage garden plant, ideal for cutting and loved by bees and butterflies. Beautiful plants for the cottage border.

…of scabious flowers will attract bees and butterflies throughout summer. The tall, wiry stems can also be cut to create a pretty display indoors. Scabiosa ‘Clive Greaves’ blends well among cottage garden borders, where they look great planted in drifts. Height and spread: 60cm (24”).

Fully double pincushion flower heads which are as near to black as can be. The gently fragrant blooms of Scabious ‘Ace of Spades’ attract bees and butterflies, and make impressive cut flowers too. Always in demand, black flowers are sure to create a dramatic impact in borders, where they look…

Glorious scabious-like, 4cm (1½in) pin cushion blooms in the softer hues: blue, mauve, pink, rose, salmon and crimson. Excellent back of border plant producing masses of flowers in two flushes (provided you cut down spent bloom), through to autumn frosts. Suitable for most types of soil. Flowers…

* NEW in 2012You'll be thrilled with the impact that this elegant collection will make. Always in demand, black flowers are the perfect complement to paler colours in the garden. Or try these hardy perennials grouped together for a mysterious and unusual all black border!* Collection comprises:*…

Fully double, pin cushion flower heads which are as near to black as can be. Gently fragrant, they make good cut flowers and will no doubt cause interest in this haunting colour. Easy to grow and an excellent filler for the border.

Fragrant, fully double and relatively compact. These are lovely 'cushion' flowers in maroon, carmine, scarlet, pink, rose and white. Ideal in groups for border or as cut flowers when they last well in water.

A truly elegant border perennial with blooms in blue, mauve and white on long slender stems which are much in demand for cut flowers. Flowers summer. Height 30in.

A delightful blend of gorgeous pink shades with a hint of white. Masses of attractive pin cushion heads wave delicately in the summer breeze, attracting butterflies to your borders. Height: 60-90cm (24-36in).

Liven up your borders this summer with this dramatic duo. The delicately fragrant, pin-cushion heads appear in jet-black and ice-white, making the perfect partnership. Ideal for cottage garden borders and extremely easy to grow. Prefers a light, well-drained soil in full sun.