Geranium versicolor dahlia-collections-uk particularly with gravel mulch to

particularly with gravel mulch to keep the crown dry and show off the foliage

Lupinus 'Masterpiece' thrives in sunny or partially shaded spots with well-drained

Amaryllis 'Sweet Nymph' is bound to impress all who see it

crisp white flowers finely edged in red

though useful sounds rather too practical for such an elegant plant

Geranium versicolor dahlia-collections-uk particularly with gravel mulch toGeranium versicolor is a delightfully delicate cranesbill, sometimes known as pencilled geranium or striped geranium, and its flowers explain both names rather neatly. From late spring, and then intermittently through to autumn, funnel shaped white blooms appear, each finely veined with pink as though sketched by a very patient hand. Reaching around 45cm tall, Geranium versicolor forms a semi evergreen herbaceous clump with deeply lobed, pale green