You want a beautiful final touch of color, but you’re not sure what will survive the occasional rain, intermittent sun, and occasional temperature drops?
Plant d’Avenir has some wonderful ideas to brighten up your garden or windowsill!
Silver Ragwort (Jacobaea maritima)
Jacobaea maritima is a wooly white perennial plant from the Aster family that is native to the Mediterranean region.
Both drought-tolerant and winter-hardy, this plant will survive most anything that comes its way.
Flowering | June/July |
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Soil | Dry |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Frost Tolerance | -10°C to -15°C |
Size | 0.4m H x 0.6m L |
Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia)
Lavandula angustifolia is a highly aromatic, drought-resistant, and robust perennial.
Tall and majestic, with soft purple flowers that are synonymous with Mediterranean gardens, it releases a fragrance that evokes the sun and serenity. They are just beginning to bloom in our nursery, so if you’re looking for one last breeze of summer, it’s here!
4o mini
Flowering | July/August |
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Soil | Dry, Sandy, Rocky/Well-Draining |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Frost Tolerance | -15°C to -20°C |
Size | 0.6m H x 0.6m L |
(Sage) Salvia icterina
Salvia ‘Icterina’ features long, aromatic leaves, variegated with pale green and bright golden yellow.
When it forms a bush, the result is truly spectacular: the colors are vibrant, and the fragrance is captivating.
Sages are hardy and evergreen, so their leaves remain present throughout the year. You may notice a slowdown in growth, but the bright yellow leaves will still be there to brighten your days, even in the middle of winter.
Container Size | 9×9 cm, 1L, 2L |
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Flowering | April, May, June |
Soil | Dry/Rocky |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Frost Tolerance | -15°C |
Size | 0.8m H 0.6m L |
Sage (Salvia purpurea)
Salvia purpurea, commonly known as purple sage, is a hardy sage recognized for its striking purple foliage and aromatic properties.
Floweing | April, May, June |
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Soil | Dry/Rocky |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Frost Tolerance | -15°C |
Size | 0.8m H 0.6m L |