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Gorgeous flowers to grow that will not only look lovely in the garden but are also perfect to fill your vases indoors

ROSE 'BLUE MOON

This is probably the best 'blue' large-flowered rose yet introduced. Officially described as 'silvery lilac', the flowers are large, full and sweetly scented. The foliage is a verdant green, growth vigorous and reasonably healthy. H: 91cm

HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA Mop-head hydrangeas look great dried. Pick them in autumn, when the flower colour has deepened and the white centres have disappeared. Leave in a vase - no need for water - and they'll dry out. H&S: 90cm-1.8m

ALCHEMILLA MOLLIS Furry, frilly-edged foliage and masses of tiny star-like, green flowers in late spring/early summer. Cut back hard after flowering for a second flush of blooms in late summer. Cutting will prevent it from self-seeding everywhere. H&S: 50cm