Choose plants for pink & gold

Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ AGM

This striking yellow grass has a delightfully shaggy appearance. It’s deciduous but keeps a hummocky presence in winter. Full sun or part shade in moist, welldrained soil. H35cm (14in) S40cm (16in)

Clematis alpina ‘Pink Flamingo’

Average to fast-growing early spring climber with bell-shaped pink flowers March to May. Prefers full sun or part shade and well-drained, fertile soil. No regular pruning required. H2-2.5m (6½-8ft) S1.5m (5ft)

Phormium tenax ‘Yellow Wave’ AGM

Evergreen, clumpforming perennial with arching, strappy green leaves with yellow stripes. Excellent architectural presence. Full sun or part shade in moist, well-drained soil. H1m (3ft 3in) S1.5m (5ft)

Helleborus hybridus

Buy in flower February to April to ensure you get a pink hybrid, such as Harvington pink speckled. Plants prefer part shade and heavy soil. Leathery dark green leaves offer evergreen groundcover. H and S45cm (18in)

Narcissus ‘Carlton’ AGM

Flowering March to April, this reliable daffodil prefers full sun or part shade in a well-drained soil. It’s one of the first to bloom, with big, blowsy flowers. Plant alongside ‘Rijnveld’s Early Sensation’ for an earlier display. H45cm (18in) S10cm (4in)