Often called Diplacus, Monkey Flower or Musk, Mimulus x cultorum 'Major Bees' is a fantastic plant for growing near ponds or in damp shady corners of the garden. It has exotic, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers, mottled with red markings, that bloom between June and August. As well as a being a plant for borders, they are also suitable for growing in planters, such as stone urns, that are in shaded areas. Height and spread: 50cm (20).
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Grow it as a hedge or as a single plant in the border: Privet is a tidy evergreen, and very easy to grow. It has small oval leaves, and as a hedge it is easy to trim so that it always looks neat. Left untrimmed, it will stand alone as a feature in the border: the dark leaves a backdrop to clusters of creamy white flowers in summer, followed by black berries, attracting bees, butterflies and birds. Ligustrum ovalifolium is happy in sun or deep shade, tolerates drought and pollution, and is generally untroubled by pests and diseases. Height and spread: 3m (10').
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.
Create a carpet of colour in borders and rockeries with these brightly coloured daisies. Ideal for dry and sunny positions around the garden. Height: 7.5cm (3). Spread: 30cm (12).
Also known as Red Barrenwort, Epimedium ?Rubrum? is a very hardy perennial that appears in spring with red tinted leaves that soon form a dense clump. As the leaves mature they slowly turn to a deep red colour for autum interest too. In late spring, delicate crimson red flowers appear, each with inset creamy-white spurs, which give this wonderful groundcover plant even more presence in your garden!
The golden foliage of Ligustrum sinense ?Sunshine? will brighten your spirits on even the darkest winter days. This versatile evergreen is densely covered with small oval leaves, which produce their best colour when grown in full sun.
Fill a patio container with these stunning, exotic-looking summer bulbs. Their brightly-coloured spathes are complimented by clusters of silver-spotted heart-shaped leaves during summer. Overwinter these half-hardy bulbs in a warm, dry, frost free position to enjoy for years to come. Ht. 60cm. Supplied as bulbs.
With the exquisite fragrance of freesias, these towering snow white Longiflorum lilies make a refreshing addition to garden borders or large patio containers. Also known as the Easter lily, Lily 'Trumpet White' blooms throughout mid-summer, filling your garden with irresistible sweet fragrance on warm summer evenings.
Also known as Meadow Rue, Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' is a tall herbaceous perennial with attractive feathery foliage and contrasting purple-black stems. In June and July hundreds of delicate, spidery mauve flowers appear which create a purple haze of colour. Favouring moist soils and part shade, Thalictrum thrives in woodland gardens and difficult shady spots. It is also equally at home in herbaceous borders where it adds height and attracts bees. Height: 200cm (79). Spread: 75cm (30).
Easy to grow, the Golden Privet is a very pretty evergreen with bright gold oval leaves with a green centre. Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum' makes a lovely plant in the border and if left untrimmed, it has clusters of white flowers in summer, followed by black berries in autumn, attracting birds, bees and butterflies. It's a perfect hedge plant too, with a dense form that makes it easy to trim and keep neat. It is fast growing and resistant to drought and has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height and spread: Up to 4m (13').