Veronica longifolia | Blue Shades Floret’s farm a cottage garden or wildflower

a cottage garden or wildflower plantings this old style annual is also an excellent cut flower

The mosaic of colours in each flower make it a particularly good flower to use in bouquets and floral work

Packaged in a muslin drawstring bag

Knautia macedonica is a perennial that has masses of crimson coloured pincushion flowers

The Winter flower stems are also attractive in floral work

Veronica longifolia | Blue Shades Floret’s farm a cottage garden or wildflowerIf you are looking for a plant to feature in your garden that has attractive flowers, easy care and that is mild mannered and won't take over your garden then this is an option for you. Veronica longifolia "Blue Shades" is hardy so can withstand cold climates but they can conversely take the heat and drought of summer so a great all rounder. The vertical spires of flowers create great interest in the garden and contrast well with other flower shapes.