Thanks for the info Verdun - think I might give them a try next year.
You are right about the borders - big and bold is definitely the way to go. I am trying to do that but (with a house to refurb as well) there is only so much money to put in the garden. Have been concentrating funds on hard landscaping and trees and shrubs. For perennials I am having to choose what I would like where and buy large single plants which I can then use for propagation to make the large clumps I would like. Seeds & friends donations have been the other route.
It's all getting there slowly but can't wait for the day when the borders are full
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
I'm with verdun. Grow from seed in the first year, I grew them in spaces in the veg plot vacated by broad beans. Select the best and label, and overwinter tubers for a quick start the second year. A packet of seed is cheap. There may even be some available on the seed swap later on.
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You are right about the borders - big and bold is definitely the way to go. I am trying to do that but (with a house to refurb as well) there is only so much money to put in the garden. Have been concentrating funds on hard landscaping and trees and shrubs. For perennials I am having to choose what I would like where and buy large single plants which I can then use for propagation to make the large clumps I would like. Seeds & friends donations have been the other route.
It's all getting there slowly but can't wait for the day when the borders are full