Hibiscus syriacus | Lady Stanley Alethea Harampolis The Garden hose is indispensable

The Garden hose is indispensable in the garden but can be difficult to store

but a covering of mulch will retain some moisture

A beautiful star shaped deep red/purple coloured Aquilegia

A great choice for cottage gardens

grey green leaves

Hibiscus syriacus | Lady Stanley Alethea Harampolis The Garden hose is indispensableA deciduous shrub with beautiful double flowers in shades of soft marshmellowy pink, leading to a dark pink centre. Flowers throughout summer, with a light to mid green foliage that emerges in spring and lasts until leaf fall. You can use this plant as a deciduous hedge, incorporated into perennial gardens and larger pots. Flowers can be picked for the vase. Easily pruned to desired height if you want a smaller shrub. Needs to be pruned after