Bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden with this head-turning perennial. Bees and other nectar hungry insects will be drawn to the impressive purple and white flowers that are carried on towering architectural spikes which could grow up to 1.2m tall. As a Mediterranean native, Acanthus spinosus is incredibly drought tolerant once established which makes it perfect for the hot dry borders that other plants would hate. Bear's Breeches would be suitable for a garden that is populated with other exotic specimens or to add height and contrast to cottage garden planting. Height: 1.2m (4'). Spread: 1m (3').
Pyracantha 'Soleil d'Or' is ideal for any garden, an upright and dense shrub that produces white blooms throughout the summer. In autumn these are followed by yellow berries that feed birds through the winter. A perfect choice for beginners and small gardens, Firethorns are tough and very hardy, ideal for growing as a hedge or training against a wall. Easy to trim and maintain, Pyracantha 'Soleil d'Or' is ideal for security planting - its prickly thorns will be a strong deterrent to trespassers. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 2.4m (8').
The eye-catching blooms of Evening Primrose have played a major role in creating some of the most stunning perennial borders in gardens around the world. Oenothera 'African Sun' brings together all the key parts of this popular plants, together with maintaining a rounded, compact habit. The rich golden-yellow flowers remain open throughout the daytime as well as in the evenings and look excellent in borders and containers. Slender green foliage forms the base of this tough, reliable, hardy garden plant and will thrive in most conditions. Low maintenance and unlike other evening primroses, tolerates shade as well as full sun. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 30cm (12).
Calycanthus 'Venus' is a sweetshrub that has gorgeous, exotic flowers, that flower in May and then intermittently throughout summer and into autumn.
Calycanthus Duo, has two varieties with gorgeous clematis-like flowers and glossy dark green foliage on gentle arching branches.
Description for Canna x generalis 'Cannova Bronze' not available
Easy-to-grow and vigorous, these plants bear large clusters of sweetly scented, white blooms, throughout summer. Ideally suited to sunny positions. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 20cm (8).
An easy-to-grow variety, that bears an abundance of medium-sized, round-red tomatoes, that have a delicious, succulent, sweet flavour. A reliable, disease resistant type. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 50cm (20).
Highly unusual lilac coloured blooms adorn these plants. These fully double, large poppy flowers make a real impact in summer borders. Height: 90cm (35). Spread: 30cm (12).Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.
Classic cottage garden favourite, these colourful plants bear masses of bell-shaped blooms all summer long. Trouble-free and easy-to-grow in full sun. Height: 120cm (47). Spread: 40cm (16).
Description for Canna x generalis 'Cannova Yellow' not available