FLOWERS OF Distinction

Choice blooms from Susan Dobson’s garden that work wonderfully in floral arrangements

CLEMATIS ‘THE PRESIDENT’

This large-flowered clematis produces its handsome blooms from late spring.

HYPERICUM X INODORUM

St John’s wort is a super shrub to grow for floristry; its sprays of peach berries are classic bouquet components.

ROSA GALLICA ‘VERSICOLOR’

Rippled pink summer flowers are the eye-catching feature of this old rose.

FRANCOA SONCHIFOLIA

Upright spikes of pink flowers emerge from mounds of crinkled leaves on this summer-flowering perennial.

DIANTHUS BARBATUS

Choose a sweet William variety such as ‘Sooty’ for magenta flowers that contrast with the dark foliage.

SCABIOSA ‘FATA MORGANA’

Grown from a spring sowing, this annual scabious bears creamy apricot flowers that are superb for cutting.

ROSA ‘PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT’

Sumptuous, tea-scented, pink blooms are produced throughout summer.

ECHINOPS RITRO

Beloved by bees and statuesque both in borders and flower arrangements. Grow it in a sunny spot and light soil.

CIRSIUM RIVULARE ‘ATROPURPUREUM’

Bee-attracting flowers in a rich shade of claret on a spiny leaved perennial.