Aster novi-belgii | Marie Ballard Flower course They are however quite drought

They are however quite drought tolerant once established and look fantastic naturalised under trees

Salvia patens commonly known as Gentian Sage

you can cut it back hard after flowering

Plants will cope with full sun and some partial shade

Scabiosa caucasica "Fama Deep Blue" is the most beautiful perennial scabiosa

Aster novi-belgii | Marie Ballard Flower course They are however quite droughtAsters belong to the Asteraceae family which also includes achilleas (yarrow) chrysanthemums and sunflowers. The Aster genus contains over 600 species and thousands of hybrids. The New York Asters which Marie Ballard is always hold their flowers in sprays rather than individually. Aster novi belgii also known as "Marie Ballard" is a New York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy or Long Leaf Aster and features masses of double large lavender blue flowers that are