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Apothecary's Rose
Rosa gallica
In flower through August
Daylily
Hemerocallis
In flower through August
Delphinium
Delphinium
Final weeks in flower
English lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
In flower through August
Heather
Calluna vulgaris
In flower through September
Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata
In flower through September
Poppy
Papaver
In flower through August
St John's Wort
Hypericum perforatum
In flower through August
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Cistus
16 July 2026Cistus, or rock rose, is a sun-loving evergreen shrub with papery flowers, ideal for dry, free-draining borders and gravel gardens across the UK.
A-Z PlantsCampanula
16 July 2026Campanulas are generous bellflower perennials and biennials, bringing blue, purple, pink or white blooms to sunny or lightly shaded gardens.
A-Z PlantsBegonia annulata (Leaf-ring begonia)
16 July 2026Leaf-ring begonia (Begonia annulata) is a compact, rhizomatous species grown chiefly for its striking silver-banded leaves. Native to wet tropical habitats from the eastern Himalaya into Indo-China, it suits a bright room, heated conserv…
A-Z PlantsAllium cyaneum
16 July 2026Allium cyaneum, commonly called dark blue garlic, is a compact ornamental allium valued for vivid blue flowers in late summer. Its small stature, fine foliage and preference for sharp drainage make it especially useful in UK rock gardens…
A-Z PlantsSalvia fulgens
16 July 2026Salvia fulgens, commonly known as Mexican scarlet sage or cardinal sage, is a compact, woody-based ornamental salvia from Mexico. Its brilliant scarlet flowers bring strong colour to sheltered borders and containers, particularly late in…
A-Z PlantsVeronica
16 July 2026Veronica, commonly known as speedwell, is a varied genus of annuals and perennials valued for blue, violet, pink or white flowers. Its garden plants range from tiny spreading alpines to upright border clumps, so matching the species or c…