Salvia 'African Skies', 2L cottage garden and cut with a single

and cut with a single

horticultural writer Ursula Buchan takes us on a delightful tour through the history of the classic gardens

each of the 29 bananas has been individually crafted by Bordallo Pinheiro

with few thorns and mid-green foliage and a lovely medium strength tea fragrance

and the bright green leaves turn yellow in autumn

Salvia 'African Skies', 2L cottage garden and cut with a singleThe firm, woody base of Salvia African Skies produces long branching stems which feature beautifully defined, open mouthed flowers of a staggering azure blue. This colour alone justifies this salvias place in a sunny, protected border where its scintillating colour can be enjoyed.