As the heat of summer fades away, that doesn't mean that garden colour should fade with it. Plant your garden with a blaze of fiery colour with trees and shrubs including acers, cotinus and cornus, plus, many perennials continue to bloom late into the year, such as Japanese anemones, Liriope and asters.
'Barnsley Baby' is a fabulous lavatera and a dwarf variety of a classic cottage garden favourite, bred to be considerably smaller than its full-sized relatives.
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A shimmering iridescent combination of apricot and lilac, just like the colours of a twilight sky in summer, the daisy-like flowers of Osteospermum ’Purple Sun’ will fill your garden with fabulous colour.
Thunbergia alata Sunny Susy Trio Mix provides 3 varieties of vigorous twining climbers that will swiftly cover supports to bring height to summer borders and patio containers.
Alstroemeria Indian Summer has beautifully coloured flowers set against unique rich, bronze foliage. These hardy Peruvian Lilies produce long stems that can be easily pulled from the clump for vases.
These stunning acers are guaranteed to make an impact in your garden for years to come! Fully hardy even in the coldest winters they lose their leaves in winter, only to burst with incredible colour in spring.
Plan ahead for summer colour and give your borders a real lift with a fresh selection of dahlias. Winter is the ideal moment to dream up new planting combinations, revisit favourite varieties, and explore bold shapes and shades for the season ahead.
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