Ajuga 'Black Scallop' lavender The outer petals of Paeonia

The outer petals of Paeonia 'Bowl of Cream' are larger

The flowers appear refined but never precious

Even when the summer weather lets you down

dependable and just a touch brooding

If you can bare to part with it

Ajuga 'Black Scallop' lavender The outer petals of PaeoniaAjuga 'Black Scallop' is a bugle with a wonderfully polished sense of drama, forming a low, evergreen carpet of very glossy, dark, near black leaves. Each scalloped leaf catches the light with a subtle sheen, giving Ajuga 'Black Scallop' a rich, almost lacquered appearance that makes surrounding greens look fresher and pale flowers brighter. In spring, short spikes of deep blue flowers rise above the foliage, a cool contrast that suits the plant