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This selection of hardy herbaceous perennials have been specially selected to offer a bounty of colour and visual forms, all flourishing at different times of the season. Supplied in June, which is the best time to plant, when the risk of frosts have passed. With all these colourful perennials, you’ll have all you need to create the perfect summer border. Supplied as young plants from June). Our selection includes: 1 Aquilegia hybrida ‘Double Pleat
Blackberry’ Deep violet blooms, edged in white, are simply showstopping in the early-season garden! H: 60cm (2ft), S: 35-45cm (1¼-1½ft). 2 Campanula glomerata ‘Emerald’ Huge clusters, up to 10cm (4in) across, of sky-blue flowers with dark blue-purple edges are held on dark, stout stems from June to September. Attractive to butterflies. H/S: 50cm (1ft 6in).
3 Digitalis ‘Elsie Kelsey’ This foxglove always catches the eye with its ample creamy-white bells, spotted with red in the throat. Grey-green foliage. H: 1.2m (4ft). 4 Echinacea purpurea ‘Primadonna Deep
Rose’ Elegant, daisy-like flowers have rosy pink petals with an orange centre that rises like a cone. An excellent cut flower and also for drying. H: 90cm (3ft), S: 45cm (1½ft). 5 Echinops ritro Steely blue, drumstick pom-poms, covered with butterflies and bees as soon as the sun comes out. Flowers for much of summer and autumn. H: 1m (3ft 3in), S: 50cm (1ft 6in). 6 Geranium sanguineum ‘Vision Violet’ Shrubby, bushy growth with masses of dark violet-pink flowers all summer. Foliage turns orange-red in autumn. H/S: 40cm (1ft 3in). 7 Papaver orientale ‘ Carneum’ Salmon-pink blooms are a highlight in a cottage garden at midsummer, but this plant is equally at home teamed with grasses and other plants for a more contemporary look. H: 90cm (3ft), S: 60cm (2ft). 8 Penstemon barbatus ‘Rondo’ A gorgeous array of pink, purple, white, red, and lavender flowers emerge throughout the summer on thin spikes. H/S: 40cm (1ft 3in). 9 Pulsatilla vulgaris grandis ‘ Papageno’ A long-time favourite for the spring garden, this strain of pasqueflower introduces a whole range of colours and a unique flower shape. Plants form low tufts of ferny green leaves, bearing crocus-like flowers. H/S: 20cm (8in). 10 Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais
Bonnets’ Wine-red, pincushion type flowers appear on wiry stems throughout summer. Its airy nature allows its blooms to add subtle movement to any sunny border. H/S: 60cm (2ft).