There is a wonderful range of these plants which are at the height of their splendour now and we would like to highlight four of them:

Rudbeckia laciniata ‘Herbstonne’

There is an amazing range of Rudbeckia’s but this one we have selected to grow for you in our own nurseries. It is an amazing variety which grows to 5-6′ (150-180cm) tall, with masses of beautiful yellow flowers mid-summer until well into the autumn. Prefers a sunny site in any soil.

 Helenium ‘Kanaria’

Another lovely mid-late season flowering perennial which again we grow ourselves. This one flowers repeatedly through to the frosts and has a height of 4′ (120cm). Plant in a sunny site in any soil.

Verbena bonariensis

A very popular plant which grows to approximately 4′ (120cm) so is ideal for the middle or back of the border.  It begins flowering in mid-late June and continues to end September. Masses of dark mauve sprays of flowers are produced on long wiry stems which gives it a very fine, delicate appearance. It grows up easily between shrubs and other herbaceous plants to provide a delightful cottage garden feel to the border. It will often come up again the following year and will also often seed itself to provide more plantlets for other locations. prefers a sunny position in any soil.  

Japanese Anemone’s

These are beautiful herbaceous plants just coming into their flowering time. There are several forms now, some grow quite tall up to 4′ (120cm) and com in a range of colours, from the deepest pink, through lighter shades to pure white. There is even a double form called ‘Party Dress’. Recently we received the first of a new, more dwarfer series which only grow to 2″ (60cm). The new varieties are called Anemone ‘Lady Diana’ and Anemone ‘Lady Susan’. 

If you would like any help in the plant department the staff working there are Karl, Danny, Paul, Carol and Marilyn, and they will be happy to help in any way.