Solidago rugosa | Fireworks | Goldenrod Growing bulbs And of course when you

And of course when you have finished the tin

this is a truly underrated shrub and if you are into drying flowers as well as having something to cut in late winter for the vase or for floral work then this is just what you need

Violas are super easy to grow and tolerant of most soil types

Sprays of flowers are held on slightly arching  but self supporting stems from late summer and into autumn

Keep the flowers in a cool spot for a couple of hours before incorporating them into your floral work

Solidago rugosa | Fireworks | Goldenrod Growing bulbs And of course when youSolidago 'Fireworks' is a robust and superbly reliable perennial which grow plumes of golden blooms in late summer borders. Grows well in any well drained soil, even in the driest summers. It forms tidy clumps of woody stems which makes it great for picking, with green leaves which set off the panicles of tiny, bright yellow flowers beautifully. Highly attractive to pollinators, and grows 90 cm tall and wide without being invasive. Fabulous plant!