If your garden could do with some extra colour, we have many flowering shrubs, climbers and perennials that peak in summer.
Ornamental grasses can really lift a border, giving it that designer look, especially when planted amongst architectural perennials such as the cool blue African Lilly (Agapanthus). Tall flowing grasses create the perfect backdrop to flowering perennials such as Verbena bonariensis and long flowering purple Salvias. Try the cool blue evergreen grass Festuca glauca for year round interest. Evergreen grasses tend to be lower growing but can be very useful for filling in gaps and maintaining colour throughout the winter months.
Add late summer flowering shrubs such as Hydrangeas and New English Roses to fill larger gaps. Hydrangeas look particularly stunning grown in groups at the back of a mixed border or as an informal hedge. Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ and Hydrangea paniculata Limelight are perfect for larger gardens.
Grow repeat flowering climbing roses up trellis or along a fence for continuous blooms and to soften the boundary. With regular dead-heading these will take you well into autumn leaving you to sit back and enjoy.
SCENT
Here are our top picks for scented flowering plants. Perfect for surrounding a patio or seating area.
- Scented climbers (Roses, Honeysuckle, Jasmine)
- Aromatic herbs
SHRUBS
- Lavandula (Lavender)
- Buddleja davidii
- Abelia
- Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’
- Choisya (for aromatic foliage)
PERENNIALS
- Phlox paniculate
- Salvia
- Dianthus (Sweet William)
- Monarda
- Paeonia (Peonies)
CLIMBERS
- Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
- Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)
- Jasminum officinale (common Jasmine)
- Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’
Don’t forget….plan your planting scheme to include colour, movement, height and texture for best effect <find out more>