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Rosa veilchenblau<\/em><\/h3> $\"Rosa$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
I adore this rose not just for its unusual tones of violet-purple and its fruit-scented flowers but for its well-mannered, graceful habit, trained on a wall or fence. Classed as a rambler, this rose is well behaved and not too vigorous, like some rambling roses. A superb flush of flowers appear in early summer and into July, which prove to be quite a talking point when in full swing. I find this rose incredibly versatile in the garden, working well with various colour schemes and associating nicely with most plants. AGM. Height<\/strong> 2.5m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin. Conditions<\/strong> Moist, free-draining soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H7, USDA 5a-9b. Season of interest<\/strong> May \u2013 June.<\/p>
Read about the 15 best roses from Sissinghurst<\/a>.<\/p>
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Begonia luxurians<\/em><\/h3> $\"Begonia$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
This architectural, palm-leaved species of begonia<\/a>, with sprays of delicate white flowers, will not tolerate a frost but will quite happily survive during the winter months with a little protection, say in a frost-free conservatory or greenhouse. When the risk of frost has passed, plant out in a container. Feed and water to achieve an impressive specimen relatively quickly, then enjoy the glorious umbrella-like leaves throughout the summer. Also try to associate it with tropical planting schemes, such as cannas, dahlias<\/a>, zinnias or Fuchsia boliviana<\/em>. AGM. Height<\/strong> 1.5m. Origin<\/strong> Brazil. Conditions<\/strong> Well drained soil; full sun to part shade. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H1B, USDA 10a-11b. Season of interest<\/strong> May until first frosts.<\/p>
Read more about the best begonias for your garden<\/a>.<\/p>
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Chamaenerion angustifolium<\/em> ‘Album’<\/h3> $\"Chamaenerion$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
This white rosebay willowherb lends a naturalistic ease to borders, both in its appearance and in the way that it effortlessly moves in the breeze; in this way it is reminiscent of its wild cousin. In my experience, it tends to grow on its own terms. In spring, lime-green shoots appear slightly off centre to where they grew the year before. Certainly not a thug but more of a wanderer through the border, it pops up in and around other perennials and shrubs and does not freely self-seed (at least not for me). Height<\/strong> 1.5m. Origin<\/strong> Temperate northern hemisphere. Conditions<\/strong> Reasonable garden soil, tolerant of clay; full sun to part shade. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H7, USDA 2a-7b. Season of interest<\/strong> Mid to late summer.<\/p>
<\/div>Dianthus carthusianum<\/em><\/h3> $\"Dianthus$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Far from the rather dated reputation of the \u2018Doris\u2019 pink, this little species of dianthus<\/a> has bucked the trend and found itself very much in favour, even gracing the catwalk that is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show<\/a>. These lovely plants, with their small, magenta flowers that are displayed on wiry stems, provide a rare delicacy and effortless, naturalistic quality that other dianthus simply don\u2019t offer. Plant it in a sun-baked position that has reasonable drainage for the best performance. Height<\/strong> 50cm. Origin<\/strong> Southern and central Europe. Conditions<\/strong> Well-drained soil, tolerant of chalk; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H7, USDA 5a-10b. Season of interest<\/strong> Summer.<\/p>
Read more about growing and propagating dianthus<\/a>.<\/p>
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Campanula<\/em> ‘Kent Belle’<\/h3> $\"Campanula$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
This campanula<\/a> impresses me on many levels; there\u2019s the sheer size of its blooms and the dark intensity of its midnight blue, bell-like flowers, and that\u2019s just for starters. As with most campanulas, \u2018Kent Belle\u2019 enjoys a fertile and moisture-retentive soil in the summer and for best results it also needs reasonable light levels. The weight of the clusters of flowers can become heavy for the plant, so support<\/a> with a little birch or hazel to showcase the blooms to maximum effect. Reliably perennial and deserved of its Award of Garden Merit. AGM. Height<\/strong> 1m. Origin<\/strong> Hybrid of C. takesimana<\/em> and C. latifolia<\/em>. Conditions<\/strong> Moist in summer but well-drained soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H7, USDA 5a-9b. Season of interest<\/strong> June \u2013 July.<\/p>
Read our advice on growing campanula<\/a>.<\/p>
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Allium atropurpureum<\/em><\/h3> $\"Allium$
Allium atropurpureum<\/figcaption><\/figure>
This is not one of those alliums<\/a> that increases each year and clumps up beautifully. However, I can completely forgive it this one fault and happily treat it as an annual as the intense, dark-purple flowers work so well with perennials at this time of year. You\u2019ll find the bulbs inexpensive and I would suggest planting them in groups of five to seven and work them through clumps of early summer perennials such as artemisia and nepeta<\/a> as well as with later-flowering perennials such as phlox to give interest and punch in early summer. Height<\/strong> 1m. Origin<\/strong> Hungary to Turkey. Conditions<\/strong> Moist but well-drained soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H5, USDA 4a-8b. Season of interest<\/strong> Early summer.<\/p>
Read our advice on growing alliums<\/a>.<\/p>
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Geranium pratense<\/em> \u2018Wisley Blue\u2019<\/h3>
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$\"Geranium$
Geranium pratense ‘Wisley Blue’<\/figcaption><\/figure>
This beautiful form of cranesbill or hardy geranium<\/a> has got some real stature when it flowers, particularly when grown up a domed support<\/a> of hazel or birch, providing height in the border. Classic, powder-blue flowers are profusely produced in early summer, giving a big burst of colour to mixed plantings. Once the flowers have faded, the plant can be cut to the ground, to enable a fresh flush of foliage to emerge, giving a neat and compact foil for other emerging plants. This, like most geraniums, is very versatile and is quite content in many garden situations and schemes. Height<\/strong> 1.5m. Origin Garden (species Europe and Asia). Conditions<\/strong> Reasonable, well-drained soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H7, USDA 4a-8b. Season of interest<\/strong> Early to midsummer.<\/p>
Read about 21 of the best hardy geraniums<\/a>.<\/p>
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Crambe cordifolia<\/em><\/h3> $\"Crambe$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
I challenge you to walk past a Crambe cordifolia<\/em> in all its glory and not be blown away by its colossal cloud of small white flowers in early summer. In a mixed border, there are few plants that rival its spectacle. As with delphiniums, I\u2019d advise planting Crambe towards the back of the border, to enable plants that climax later in the season to disguise its deterioration as the summer heat intensifies. The sprays of seeds provide interest following the flowers, but the kidney-shaped foliage is little to write home about. As with most brassicas, Crambe enjoys a fertile garden soil. AGM. Height<\/strong> 2m. Origin<\/strong> Caucasus. Conditions<\/strong> Deep, fertile and moist soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H5, USDA 5a-8b. Season of interest<\/strong> Early summer.<\/p>
<\/div>Helianthus annuus<\/em> \u2018Ms Mars\u2019<\/h3> $\"Helianthus$
Helianthus ‘Ms Mars’ (Sunflower)<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Throughout the summer of 2015 I trialled more than 100 different forms of sunflower<\/a> and became totally enamoured with the dwarf cultivars. These delivered stems that were long enough for cutting but which required no staking. One that stood out from the crowd was \u2018Ms Mars\u2019. Its distinct, pink and claret-coloured flowers are produced profusely on knee-high plants. Like all sunflowers, they give a much-needed boost of colour to our gardens when the heat of summer has drawn some of the vim and vigour out of our displays. Height<\/strong> 50cm-1m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from USA and Central America). Conditions<\/strong> Moist but well-drained soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H4, USDA 2a-11. Season of interest<\/strong> July to September.<\/p>
Read our advice on the best sunflower varieties to grow<\/a>.<\/p>
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Helenium<\/em> \u2018Sahin\u2019s Early Flowerer\u2019<\/h3>
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$\"Helenium$
Helenium ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’ – \u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
I grow several heleniums but this one stands above all others for sheer flower power. It\u2019s incredibly long-flowering \u2013from July all the way until autumn<\/a> \u2013beginning life with a strong red and burnt-orange display that rather elegantly fades to a paler orange and yellow colour as it senesces, with the chocolatey brown centres persisting into the winter. This robust form of sneezeweed has the vigour and strength to associate happily with other perennials, grasses and shrubs. AGM. Height<\/strong> 1-1.5m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from North and Central America). Conditions<\/strong> Reasonably fertile and well-drained soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H7, USDA 4a-8b. Season of interest<\/strong> Early summer to autumn.<\/p>
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Achillea<\/em> ‘Terracotta’<\/h3> $\"Achillea$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Achilleas offer tremendous value for money throughout the summer in gardens. This cultivar works incredibly well because as the flower buds open, they turn from an orange, bronze tone to apricot, then yellow through to cream before the flower is ultimately over. We are often encouraged to leave spent flowerheads for winter interest, but I\u2019d keep cutting until the end of the summer as persistent deadheading will perpetuate the performance of this plant for the majority of the growing season. Height<\/strong> 1-1.5m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from Europe and Asia). Conditions<\/strong> Fertile but well-drained soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H7, USDA 3a-8b. Season of interest<\/strong> Early summer until first frosts.<\/p>
Penstemon<\/em> \u2018Raven\u2019<\/h3> $\"Penstemon$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Among the plethora of penstemons<\/a> currently at our disposal, this classic cultivar is one that has stood the test of time, and rightly so. Tubular, dark-purple flowers appear throughout the summer and into the autumn and the intensity of the flowers contrast well with vibrant reds, such as Echinacea<\/em> \u2018Tomato Soup\u2019 or Achillea millefolium<\/em> \u2018Red Velvet\u2019. If your garden is in something of a cold spot, strike semi-ripe wood cuttings and overwinter in a frost-free place to ensure successive garden performance for years to come. AGM. Height<\/strong> 50cm-1m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from America and Mexico). Conditions<\/strong> Fertile, free-draining soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H3, USDA 6a-9b. Season of interest<\/strong> Summer until first frosts.<\/p>
Read our detailed advice on growing penstemons<\/a>.<\/p>
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Nigella papillosa<\/em> ‘Delft Blue’<\/h3> $\"Nigella$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Once you\u2019ve tried growing Nigella papillosa<\/em> cultivars you may not want to return to the more familiar Nigella damascena<\/em>. The beauty of the papillosa nigellas lies both in their exaggerated flowers and their subsequent seedheads, which are simply stunning in their own right and look great in borders. The flowers are unusual with bicoloured blooms of white and deep blue on sturdy stems. Nigellas can be equally successful directly sown into a border or started off in modules and then planted out when the plants are large enough. Height<\/strong> 50cm. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from Spain and North Africa). Conditions<\/strong> Reasonable soil; full sun. Hardiness RHS H3, USDA 2a-11. Season of interest<\/strong> June until August from a spring sowing.<\/p>
Read more about annuals to grow<\/a>.<\/p>
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Coreopsis tinctoria<\/em> ‘Roulette’<\/h3>
$\"Coreopsis$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
This form of Coreopsis tinctoria<\/em> leapt into my consciousness last summer as it produced prolific sprays of red and mahogany flowers with an upper tier of yellow petals throughout the summer. With glorious blooms held on tall, wiry stems, this tickseed is particularly striking. In established borders, a peppering of this hard- working annual adds drama and interest. I\u2019d suggest planting it in good numbers to give an effortless, natural slant to your borders. Flowers well into the autumn too. Height<\/strong> 1-1.5m. Origin Garden origin (species from North America). Conditions<\/strong> Well-drained soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H6, USDA 2a-11. Season of interest<\/strong> Summer through to autumn.<\/p>
<\/div>Echinacea<\/em> ‘Aloha’<\/h3> $\"Echinacea$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
I\u2019ll be the first to admit that I was very sceptical when I heard that the RHS was trialling new Echinacea<\/em> as I\u2019d always dismissed the coloured cultivars as novelty and lacking in perenniality. How wrong I was. Five years after the trial began, many have not only survived but thrived at RHS Garden Wisley, putting paid to my concerns about their garden worthiness. This one is particularly tasteful, delivering buttermilk flowers during high summer, which fade to leave a typical cone head as added interest. Try mixing with purple sedums and bronze ornamental grasses<\/a>. Height<\/strong> 50cm-1m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from Eastern and Central North America). Conditions<\/strong> Best performance in reasonably deep soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H5, USDA 3a-8b. Season of interest<\/strong> June to August.<\/p>
<\/div>Gladiolus<\/em> ‘Sylvia’<\/h3> $\"Gladiolus$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
It\u2019s tricky to associate most gladioli with other garden flowers. The exotic blooms scream for attention and dominate their companions. \u2018Sylvia\u2019, in common with a number of other dwarf cultivars, is the exception to this rule. I use these little flowers in clumps throughout my herbaceous borders, providing a colourful pick-me-up through the latter part of the season. I\u2019ve started to view them as a summer tulip<\/a>. Plant them around 100 days before you want them to flower and enjoy a burst of colour when much of the garden is a little tired from the summer heat. Height<\/strong> 1.5m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from South Africa). Conditions<\/strong> Fertile, free-draining soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H3, USDA 7a-10b. Season of interest<\/strong> Mid to late summer.<\/p>
Gladiolus<\/em> ‘Bimbo’<\/h3> $\"Gladiolus$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
If you enjoy the increasingly popular trend of combining creams, dusky pinks and apricot hues, then this summer corm will make a great addition to your planting schemes. There is an antique, coppery quality to its tones that really makes it stand out from the crowd. As with most gladioli, you should plant from April onwards, in clumps where the plants are to flower, and staggered planting will give a longer flowering period. To ensure perenniality, lift the corms after the first cold spell and store in a dry, frost-free place until the following growing season. Height<\/strong> 1.5-2m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from South Africa). Conditions<\/strong> Fertile, free-draining soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H3, USDA 7a-10b. Season of interest<\/strong> Mid to late summer.<\/p>
Read more expert picks for summer bulbs to plant in spring<\/a>.<\/p>
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Ipomoea<\/em> ‘Caprice’<\/h3> $\"Ipomoea$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
I trialled several morning glories and they were surprisingly variable in their performance, but this was one of the best blues. Strong growth covered my 2m-high obelisk in foliage and pale-blue flowers erupted all over this plant. It was quite a spectacle, especially alongside some of the less floriferous forms. Avoid over feeding or you\u2019ll end up with lots of leaf and only a few flowers, but other than that, in a sunny position, ipomoeas will provide lots of colour and interest well into the summer and cover up some of those less attractive fences. Height<\/strong> 1.5-2.5m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from Mexico). Conditions<\/strong> Moist and well-drained soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H1C, USDA 9a-11. Season of interest<\/strong> July \u2013 October.<\/p>
Read about 21 of the best annual climbers<\/a>.<\/p>
Galtonia candicans<\/em><\/strong><\/p>
$\"Galtonia$ \u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Galtonias are widely available but as with a number of summer-flowering bulbs<\/a>, they\u2019re not used quite as often as they should be. I generally start these bulbs off in pots at the beginning of the year and plant out a strong specimen in the spring. Spikes of tiered, bell-shaped, white flowers appear in the summer and give a boost of colour and elegance to mixed borders and containers. Galtonias work well when planted in small clumps throughout a planting scheme to give an effortless and natural feel to your plantings. They\u2019re also great for containers. AGM. Height<\/strong> 50cm-1m. Origin<\/strong> South Africa. Conditions<\/strong> Moist but well-drained soil in growing period; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H4, USDA 6a-10b. Season of interest<\/strong> Late summer.<\/p>
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Vernonia arkansana<\/em> ‘Mammuth’<\/h3> $\"Veronia$ <\/figure>
Tall border plants can be hard to get right. They need to provide that essential, back-of-the-border, top tier, while also offering prime flowering performance. Vernonias provide both. I\u2019ve discovered them only recently, and was immediately entranced by these sophisticated and intriguing late-summer stars. With their dark-purple flowers, carried on tall, stately stems, they offer a late burst of colour to a border. Height<\/strong> 1.5-2m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from Northern and Central USA). Conditions<\/strong> Tolerant of most garden soils with good moisture retention during summer months; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H7, USDA 5a-8b. Season of interest<\/strong> Late summer through to autumn.<\/p>
<\/div>Helianthus annuus<\/em> ‘Vanilla Ice’<\/h3> $\"Helianthus$
Helianthus debilis \u2018Vanilla Ice\u2019 – \u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Sunflowers<\/a> can be troublesome when it comes to their heavy flowerheads and can demand strong staking techniques to see them through the latter part of the summer. \u2018Vanilla Ice\u2019 is a more delicate, multi-branched individual, and as such is far less demanding. I grow this highly floriferous cultivar for cut flowers. The stems are wiry and the flowers are very useful in arrangements with other summer blooms, such as yellow zinnias and blue statice. Height<\/strong> 1-2m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from USA and Central America). Conditions<\/strong> Moist but well-drained soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H2, USDA 9a-11. Season of interest<\/strong> July \u2013 September.<\/p>
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Canna<\/em> ‘Erebus’<\/h3>
$\"Canna$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
There aren\u2019t many of these water cannas around and this cultivar of Canna glauca<\/em> is one of the best in terms of reliable, flowering performance. You can grow it in water margins or water-logged containers, submerging the roots throughout the summer. But it is equally happy flowering in a fertile garden soil. Treat it like any other canna, by allowing the first frost to slightly blacken the foliage and then bring it into a frost-free place for the winter. I have learned not to cut the foliage down until new growth emerges in spring. AGM. Height<\/strong> 1-2m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from South America). Conditions<\/strong> Poorly drained soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H3, USDA 7a-10b. Season of interest<\/strong> July until first frosts.<\/p>
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Zinnia elegans<\/em> \u2018Benary\u2019s Giant Wine’<\/h3> $\"Zinnia$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
I grew a number of taller-stemmed zinnias in 2017, and the ones that stood out head and shoulders above all the others were those from the wonderfully consistent Benary\u2019s range. They are available in a variety of colours, with one to suit almost every taste. This one from the Benary\u2019s Giant Series is a classy plant, with sultry mulberry-coloured flowers. It is perfect grown as a cut flower, but will also have a strong presence in your borders until the first frosts. Height<\/strong> 50cm-1m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from Mexico). Conditions<\/strong> Moist but well-drained, fertile soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H2, USDA 9a-11. Season of interest<\/strong> Staggered sowing will produce flowers from July until first frosts.<\/p>
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Tithonia rotundifolia<\/em> ‘Torch’<\/h3>
$\"Tithonia$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Tall, vibrant and blisteringly bright- orange flowers appear on this Mexican sunflower as the summer warms up. Grow as an annual and plant in full sun in reasonable garden soil to achieve a strong two metres of growth. Tithonias will keep flowering until the frosts (don\u2019t forget to collect the seed). This is a strong cultivar with consistent dark-orange flowers that are hard to beat in mixed and exotic plantings. They detest the cold so resist planting them out until June. Height<\/strong> 1-2m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from Mexico and Central America). Conditions<\/strong> Well-drained, fertile soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H2, USDA 9a-11. Season of interest<\/strong> Midsummer to autumn.<\/p>
Dahlia<\/em> ‘Black Jack’<\/h3>
$\"Dahlia$
\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
I\u2019d be more than happy to grow this dahlia<\/a> for its foliage alone. Its strong architectural, glaucous foliage appears in the early summer and complements a number of garden plants. I\u2019ve grown it alongside the earlier performing Potentilla<\/em> \u2018Gibson\u2019s Scarlet\u2019 to act as a foil to the fiery red blooms. As the year rolls on, very large and rich cactus flowers of the darkest maroon appear on very strong stems. Almost shrub like in its habit, this dahlia works on many levels as a garden plant \u2013 a welcome cutting flower too. Height<\/strong> 1.5-2m. Origin<\/strong> Garden origin (species from Mexico and Central America). Conditions<\/strong> Well-drained, fertile soil; full sun. Hardiness<\/strong> RHS H3, USDA 7a-10b. Season of interest<\/strong> July until first frosts.<\/p>
Read about designers’ favourite dahlias<\/a>.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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The best flowers for blooms all summer<\/h2>