Bring a bit of fun into the garden with the fluffy scarlet flower spikes of Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'. The finely divided leaves emerge with a bronze tone in spring before developing the green foliage that forms the backdrop to the scarlet flowers which will turn heads during June and July. Astilbe, which is also known as False Goatsbeard will thrive in sun or partial shade but also where there is lots of moisture so if you have difficult damp spots in your garden borders, woodland areas or if you can spare the time to keep a patio pot well watered then this is the plant you've been looking for. Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 45cm (18).
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Astilbe japonica 'Washington' is a variety of Astilbe. They are renowned as a plant that does well in damp areas of the garden. 'Washington' has fluffy white panicles of flowers on upright stems, with dark green foliage. It looks fantastic planted alongside Hostas, Ferns and other varieties of Astilbe, such as 'Elizabeth van Veen' which has deep pink flower spikes, as a contrast to the subtle white of 'Washington'. It flowers between June and July, and likes a full sun or partial shade position. Height and spread: 50cm (20).
Cucumber ?Peticue? is an excellent variety for growing in a patio container.
It's hard to imagine flowers in a brighter blue than the electric blue blooms of the Hyssop plant. Hyssopus officinalis is the perfect plant for a wildlife garden as the bees and butterflies will make a special trip to these nectar-rich flowers and pollinate your flowers and vegetable plants as they go on their travels. Placing these bushy evergreens in your kitchen or herb garden gives the benefit of edible flowers for herbal teas and other culinary uses too. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 100cm (39).
Aubrieta 'Axcent Deep Purple' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial - smothered in beautiful, rich purple flowers in early spring. With a longer flowering period than most Aubretias, 'Axcent Deep Purple' is in flower for up to 8 weeks, and makes a superb companion for spring flowering bulbs and shrubs. Its mat-forming, spreading habit makes Aubretia perfect for rock gardens, or for spilling over sunny banks and patio containers. It?s also at home as a ground cover plant for hot and dry borders. A great source of spring nectar for pollinating insects. Height: 10cm (4). Spread: 60cm (24).
Tall and spectacular, with arching leaves and bronze feathery panicles in summer, this ornamental grass makes a fine feature in the border. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' can also be planted to form a feathery screen in the garden or grown in clumps in a gravel garden where its tall stems will sway and rustle in the breeze. Perennial Feather Reed Grass is quick to emerge each spring and is fast-growing and low maintenance. Height: 1.8m (5.9') Spread: 50cm (19).
Salvia nemorosa 'New Dimensions Mix' is a pretty duo of blue and mauve-pink flowered varieties. These compact plants produce a profusion of upright flower spikes above rounded clumps of coarse green foliage.
If you want your garden to look pretty in pink, plant Candytuft 'Pink Ice' in your sunny borders, rockeries and patio containers. Iberis' pastel pink flowers consist of impressive panicles followed by attractive seed heads and are at their best in the early summer. The hardy perennial also provides great seasonal groundcover due to its spreading habit and low-growing nature. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 40cm (16).
If you don?t want a sprawling squash plant taking over your plot, then Butternut Squash ?Butterbush? is the solution.
Dainty white star shaped flowers with a superb perfume! The twining stems of the common Jasmine just love to climb and will quickly cover fences, trellis or tree stumps. Grow Jasmine in sunny borders or containers near doors and windows to fully appreciate its wonderful fragrance.
Through autumn and into early winter, these Asters just keep on flowering, making sure the garden stays glorious with a splash of dusky pink. Chrysanthemum x hortorum 'Anastasia' is a neat little plant, perfect for the border or a container on the patio where it looks good teamed up with Ivy, Heuchera and other foliage plants. Cut a few sprays for colour indoors: these Chrysanthemums make a great cut flower too. Height 60cm (24). Spread 60cm (24).
Flowering in May and June, Melittis 'Royal Velvet Distinction' is a woodland perennial with beautiful flowers. They are orchid like, with white petals and pinky purple throats. Melittis, sometimes known as 'Bastard Balm', is a great plant for shady borders in woodland and wildlife friendly gardens. Part of the Mint family, in the wild they grow in the undercanopy of forests, where there is limited sunlight. Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 50cm (20).
Sky blue is a very welcome colour for garden flowers so Corydalis flexuosa ?Purple Leaf' needs serious consideration if you are looking for a change from pink, red and yellow blooms. Purple Leaf Corydalis has delicate fern-like purple foliage tinged with red forming a backdrop to the long tubular flowers rising above the mound of foliage from May to mid summer. This Corydalis needs to be placed in a border, rock garden or woodland area that benefits from dappled shade where it will grow to form clumps. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 50cm (19).
The striking blooms of this biennial Icelandic Poppy are sure to brighten up any garden, as the soft, papery flowers open up in vibrant shades of red and coral pink. What?s more, given adequate sunlight, the flowers start to appear in late spring, making this attractive cultivar one of the very first in its family to open. If that's not enough, Poppy 'Gartenzwerg' makes an ideal cut flower, due to its upright and durable stems. Height and spread: 30cm (12).
A dwarf bamboo, Pleioblastus argenteostriatus f. pumilus is ideal for smaller gardens and outdoor spaces. A great plant for contemporary and oriental style gardens, it has reddish canes and lush green leaves. It can be planted as a groundcover or amongst other plants in a border. This dwarf bamboo is very hardy and can last for years. Height: 1.2m (4'). Spread: up to 2m (6.6').
A worthy RHS AGM winner, Fuchsia 'Display' is a popular variety with an upright bushy habit and a profusion of two-toned deep pink flowers from June to September. The deep pink sepals curve upwards to reveal the skirt of rose-pink petals below. For reliable patio and border displays year after year Fuchsia ?Display? shows it's winning features. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 50cm (20).