Late Summer

Liatris spicata

…packed buds open from the top of the stem downwards to reveal columns of fluffy mauve blooms. Liatris spicata makes a colourful display in late summer which attracts clouds of bees and butterflies to its nectar rich flowers. This resilient and undemanding perennial also makes a bold cut flower…  More Info

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Broccoli 'Belstar' F1 Hybrid (Calabrese)

…green colour. The firm heads of this RHS AGM variety remain in good condition for a long time, producing plenty of side shoots once the central head is cut. This tasty variety can be planted in succession for an ongoing harvest from late summer to autumn. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 40cm (16).  More Info

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Dahlia labella 'Maggiore Fire'

…or an exotic style garden. The flowers have spiked petals, that are orange, with red tips. Dahlia labella 'Maggiore Fire' provides colour in late summer and autumn, when many other plants are past their best.'It also makes a great cutting flower, for home made bouquets. Its large, showy blooms…  More Info

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Cabbage chinese 'Scarvita' F1 Hybrid (Autumn)

…is visually stunning with deep red hearts that fade to a beautiful rose pink at the base. Add it to stir fries and salads to brighten up your dinner plate. Best grown as an autumn crop, the heads can be harvested as they mature, from late summer or 75 days from sowing. Height and spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime'

This compact Hydrangea is an impressive plant for a small garden, making an impact in late summer with its lime green blooms which gradually fade through creamy white into a gentle shade of pink. It takes centre stage again in autumn when the leaves change to glorious hues of red and orange. What?s…  More Info

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Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm'

…blooms of Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' are produced over a long flowering period on tall stems that make lovely cut flowers. This RHS AGM variety is ideal for planting in drifts in the middle of sunny borders for a splash of late summer colour. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Clematis 'Ernest Markham'

Climbing semi-evergreen stems carry starry white flowers from midsummer, with a deliciously sweet almond fragrance. The flowers give way by late summer to silky seed heads that make a striking Autumn display. Clematis flammula is fast growing and wonderfully vigorous, and pruning to ground level…  More Info

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Organic Broccoli 'Green Sprouting' (Calabrese)

…(Calabrese) provides a wonderfully long harvest of flavoursome heads along with a great crop of tender side shoots. Enjoy a fantastic harvest from late summer onwards - pick the side shoots regularly and these generous plants will continue to produce more throughout autumn. Great for stir fries,…  More Info

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Liatris spicata 'Floristan Violet'

Showy yet undemanding, Liatris spicata ‘Floristan Violet’ is ideal for adding vertical accents and valuable late summer colour to borders and prairie planting schemes. Long-lasting fluffy spires of mauve flowers are produced in August and September, attracting clouds of bees and…  More Info

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Liatris spicata 'Floristan White'

Showy yet undemanding, Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’ is ideal for adding vertical accents and valuable late summer colour to borders and prairie planting schemes. Long-lasting fluffy spires of pure white flowers are produced in August and September, attracting clouds of bees and…  More Info

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Oxalis melanosticta 'Ken Aslet'

…cheery little alpine plant with attractive silvery-green, clover-like foliage which is softly hairy. The tubular, golden flowers that emerge in late summer bring a splash of colour to the garden as other plants are fading. This low, matt-forming, hardy perennial is ideal for meandering through…  More Info

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Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Violet'

Blooming from late summer to autumn, Chrysanthemum ‘Amiko Violet’ lifts up flagging autumn borders with masses of double, daisy like blooms in bright violet held above well-branching mounds of dark green, aromatic foliage. The flowers have a long vase life and are excellent for cutting.…  More Info

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Chrysanthemum 'Conella Orange'

Blooming from late summer to autumn, Chrysanthemum ‘Conella Orange’ lifts up flagging autumn borders with masses of double, daisy like, bronze-orange blooms held above well-branching mounds of dark green, aromatic foliage. The flowers have a long vase life and are excellent for cutting.…  More Info

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Dahlia Dinner Plate 'Englands Glory'

…bloom is held aloft on strong, long stems and makes a stunning and long-lasting addition to cut flower arrangements. Dahlia ‘England’s Glory’ injects fading borders with late summer colour, pumping out flowers from July until the first frosts. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Honeyballs'

…rarely seen in UK gardens. Commonly known as the button bush, Cephalanthus occidentalis bears creamy-white, rounded, button-like flowers from late summer to autumn, with powerful fragrance. The blooms are followed by spherical golden brown fruits that extend its season of interest well into winter.…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo'

…patio containers. Chiffon pink blooms are blotched with raspberry red at the base of each petal, making an eye-catching late summer display. Although Hibiscus is often late to come into leaf in spring, the three-lobed, deep green leaves are worth the wait as they make an excellent foil for…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Ruffles'

…produces fully double mauve-purple flowers in abundance from late summer through to October. Despite its tropical looks, this Rose Mallow is fully hardy and provides a welcome splash of colour when many other plants have peaked. Although late to come into leaf in spring, the three-lobed, deep green…  More Info

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Tanacetum coccineum 'T&M Single Mixed'

Useful and popular plants for the border, providing masses of bright single daisy flowers at a time when the last of the spring flowers have faded and before the summer types are in bloom. The long stemmed flowers make excellent cut flowers. Flowers late spring-early summer. Height: 30-36in.  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Halo White'

…produces tall flower spikes on strong bushy plants with plenty of eye-catching flowers on each spike to add dramatic height to your borders in late summer. Culinary note: try crystallising the flowers for a tasty cake decoration, or use them to make a delicately flavoured syrup to use with puddings.…  More Info

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Clethra barbinervis

Not only does this Japanese Clethra have large panicles of beautiful white flowers throughout late Summer, bringing butterflies and bees into your garden, it also has naturally peeling bark in the Autumn to add yet further interest! Clethra barbinervis is a hardy, upright shrub which will tolerate…  More Info

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Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'

…of Geum, and perfect for cottage garden planting themes. Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw' produces vibrant semi-double scarlet blooms from mid-May to late summer. The eye-catching flowers are carried on thin, wiry stems above neat clumps of attractive, scalloped foliage. This popular and well known RHS…  More Info

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Organic Lettuce 'Sylvesta' (Butterhead)

…leaves. Showing resistance to mildew and aphid, sow this variety successively and you can enjoy a reliable outdoor crop from spring through to late summer. The large outer leaves are perfect for sandwiches, while the inner heart is crisp and refreshing providing a good bite in salads. Height: 15cm…  More Info

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Dahlia 'AC Dark Horse'

…dinner-plate blooms of Dahlia 'AC Dark Horse'! This show-stopping semi-cactus variety delivers a bold explosion of colour that lasts well into late summer, when many other plants are running out of steam. The cerise pink blooms are tipped with white creating an eye-catching display. Perfect for…  More Info

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Living Stone Plant (House Plant Seeds)

…but always make an intriguing display! Although easy to grow from seed, Living stones are very slow growing so patience is required. Group them together on a bright windowsill for the best impact! At maturity, they may even produce a few daisy like flowers in late summer! Height and spread: 5cm (2).  More Info

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Anemone 'Frilly Knickers'

Rekindle fading borders with a flourish of fancy double blooms in late summer! The pale flowers of Anemone 'Frilly Knickers' are flushed violet on the reverse of each petal, just like its parent plant 'Dreaming Swan'. The carefree blooms are borne upon slender stems, above a neat clump of bright…  More Info

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Sedum spurium 'Coccineum'

…stonecrop makes spreading carpets of fleshy, red-tinged leaves which will quickly colonise walls, border edges and rockeries. From mid to late summer, Sedum spurium ‘Coccineum’ is smothered in clusters of hot pink, star-shaped flowers forming blankets of colour which provide useful…  More Info

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Lily 'Zelmira'

…spicy fragrance accompanies the luminous, coral colouring. Enjoy this exotic beauty in borders or containers where it will bloom from mid to late summer. Ideally, place it somewhere you can easily enjoy its fantastic scent. Height: 1.2m (48in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Useful links: How to grow bulbs,…  More Info

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Choisya ternata 'Sundance'

…gardens. Choisya ternata 'Sundance' bears glossy, evergreen, bright yellow leaves, above which fragrant white flowers are borne in late spring, and again in late summer and autumn. This neat and compact shrub is a fantastic low-maintenance addition to borders, where the yellow foliage contrasts well…  More Info

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Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

…red flowers in late summer and early autumn. Earlier in the season the sword-shaped leaves are great for adding vertical interest to borders. Crocosmia 'Lucifer' has been awarded an RHS AGM and looks superb planted in drifts through borders, providing a welcome splash of late season colour.…  More Info

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Rose 'The Fairy' (Polyantha)

Rose 'The Fairy' is a late flowering rose variety that provides late summer and autumn colour. It produces abundant sprays of soft pink scentless blooms, on arching stems, with glossy leaves. It makes a good low growing hedge and ideal for front garden borders. The Royal Horticultural Society has…  More Info

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Cornus sericea 'White Gold'

…sericea 'White Gold' sums up it's features in it's name. It has clusters of white flowers in late spring amongst variegated leaves with white borders. The flowers are followed by white fruits in late summer and to finish off the season the naked yellow stems bring a welcome highlight to a wintery…  More Info

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Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora 'Emily Mckenzie'

Crocosmias are invaluable for late summer colour, but they also provide all-season foliage interest with their upright, sword-shaped leaves which provide striking accents amongst other mound-forming plants. ‘Emily McKenzie’ is a deservedly popular cultivar, bearing large, vivid orange,…  More Info

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Raspberry 'Fallgold' (Autumn Fruiting)

…'Fallgold' produces good crops of medium to large, firm, yellow berries with a sweet flavour. The fruits are borne on strong upright canes from late summer into autumn. Height: 100cm (39in). Spread: 150cm (59in). All of our raspberries have been inspected by the Ministry of Agriculture for pests and…  More Info

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne'

A big impact in summer borders for very little effort! From late summer, this low maintenance perennial grass produces spidery panicles of bronze tipped flower-spikes that slowly fade to silver as they mature. The tall flower stems rise magnificently above clumps of arching, green foliage. The…  More Info

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Chrysanthemum 'Incurved Mixed'

…across! The exuberant flowers of incurving chrysanthemums make a bold impact in borders in late summer. Savour the colour of these magnificent half hardy chrysanthemums in your autumn garden when summer bedding plants have faded away. This vibrant collection will reward you with flamboyant blooms…  More Info

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Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Green Gold'

…'Green Gold' makes a superb filler for summer borders. Sow it alongside tall Ageratum, such as 'Timeless' for beautiful cut flowers, or interplanted with wildflowers for a stylish Cottage Garden look. If you like the look then let it set seed in late summer for drifts of fresh seedlings next year.…  More Info

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Clematis 'Dancing Smile'

…from May through June, followed by another flush of flowers in late summer for a long season of interest. Compact and floriferous, grow Clematis 'Dancing Smile' against walls, fences and obelisks, or in containers for a dazzling summer display. Height: 1.5m (5'). Spread: 75cm (30). Pruning group: 2.…  More Info

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Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'

Helenium plants flower much later in the summer than other species and so are perfect for increasing the amount of colour in your late summer garden. Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' is a particularly good choice, featuring copper-red flowers with prominent, dark brown centres, as well as holding an RHS…  More Info

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Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prinz Heinrich'

The mid to late summer garden is a glorious place if it is lucky enough to have a show of Japanese or Chinese anemones! Also known as Windflowers, Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Prinz Heinrich' is a beautiful, elegant perennial which forms a gradually spreading clump of foliage. The lobed green…  More Info

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Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

…suited to small, confined spaces than its larger relatives. Inconspicuous summer flowers are replaced by curious pink fruits, which split to reveal bright orange seeds. Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' is at its finest in late summer and autumn when its colours bring a fiery glow to borders. The green…  More Info

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Fig 'Brunswick'

…and red flesh. Fruits develop in spring and ripen from August to September. A second crop often develops in late summer and if protected, these fruits will ripen during the following summer. Fig 'Brunswick' is particularly well suited to the UK climate being particularly hardy and more tolerant of…  More Info

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Courgette 'Sure Thing'

…this means you can grow them in the greenhouse. The fruits can grow up to 20cm (8?) long and offer a stronger flavour than most other green varieties. It has good resistance to powdery mildew until the late summer. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 90cm (36). Supplied as peat free plugs/9cm pots.  More Info

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Ceratostigma 'Gentian Blue'

…summer foliage turns to vivid shades of burnt orange and red, bringing a welcome splash of colour to fading borders. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, this blue-flowered leadwort is a great low-maintenance perennial for covering large areas, providing months of colour and interest throughout late…  More Info

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Vinca minor 'Illumination'

…evergreen perennial with striking, variegated golden foliage and violet-blue periwinkle flowers. Flowering over a long period from late spring through to late summer, Vinca minor 'Illumination' is a fantastic low-maintenance addition to the garden and provides all-year-round interest. Grow Lesser…  More Info

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Plum Black Amber (Mini Fruit Tree)

…tall - just perfect for the patio! Delicate, pink-flushed spring flowers are replaced by rounded, blue-black fruits which can be harvested in late summer and autumn. Prunus Black Amber, produces deliciously juicy, thick skinned plums with a complex, sweet flavour. Although partially self-fertile…  More Info

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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' - Kew Collection Seeds

…offering maroon-red , occasionally bronze-green foliage when grown from seed. This is coupled with contrasting spikes of blushed pink flowers making useful late summer colour for borders.Height: 50-75cm (20-30in). Useful Links: How to sow flower seeds Reasons to buy your seeds from Thompson & Morgan  More Info

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Echinacea Paradoxa

This drought tolerant, prairie perennial makes a fabulous candidate for a hot, late summer border alongside knifophias and crocosmias, injecting colour right through to autumn. A basal clump of long, narrow leaves gives rise to straight, sturdy stalks with terminal flowers. The flowers have a…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii 'Inspiration'

…with red, pink and white. Flowering from April to May, this pretty deciduous shrub will attract plenty of pollinating insects. Red berries in late summer and bright red autumn foliage continue the display into autumn, ensuring a long season of interest. Berberis thunbergii 'Inspiration' has a neat…  More Info

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Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'

…The mottled pink and red foliage gradually darkens to purple and red in autumn making a superb contrast with spring flowers and bright red, late summer berries. Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow' is as versatile as it is pretty, making an attractive specimen shrub in garden borders…  More Info

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Cosmos atrosanguineus 'Chocamocha'

The sumptuous, velvety maroon-brown blooms of the Chocolate Cosmos make a fabulous feature in late summer borders. With their richly coloured petals and delicious cocoa fragrance this is definitely one for chocoholics. The nectar rich blooms are irresistible to pollinating insects too! Bred in the…  More Info

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Honeysuckle 'Serotina'

…many varieties, Lonicera periclymenum 'Serotina' produces beautifully fragrant whorls of tubular flowers, in soft shades of pink and white. By late summer the blooms are replaced by glossy red berries that extend the display. This deciduous, twining climber makes a fabulous addition to cottage…  More Info

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Sambucus racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'

…contrast wonderfully when planted alongside shrubs with dark green foliage. This Elder can grow fine in all types of soil, but prefers it to be well drained and moist. In late summer it will produce conical heads of creamy white flowers, followed by elder berries. Height and spread: 2.5m (8.2').  More Info

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Choisya x dewitteana 'White Dazzler'

A fabulous new variety of Mexican Orange Blossom which becomes smothered in pretty white, fragrant flowers in April, and again in late summer and early autumn. Choisya x dewitteana 'White Dazzler' is a compact evergreen shrub with small, slender, glossy green leaves which are attractive all year…  More Info

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Echinops ritro

…with other perennial varieties. Globe Thistle is perfect for wildlife areas as it attracts bees and other pollinating insects. Producing late summer blooms, this variety holds an RHS AGM for its garden performance, working well in hot gravel gardens and sunny cottage garden borders. Echinops…  More Info

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Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere'

…black in the centre. After the flowers have died, they are followed by large pepper pot seedheads, that bring interest to the garden border in late summer and autumn. Poppy 'Beauty of Livermere' is also a good plant for wildlife gardens and will attract bees and other pollinating insects. Height:…  More Info

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Tradescantia Little Doll

…particularly compact cultivar ideal for the front of the border, with abundant soft blue-purple blooms with contrasting yellow stamens borne amongst a neat mound of foliage from late summer into autumn. Looks fabulous planted with day lilies (Hemerocallis). Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 45cm (18in).  More Info

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Anemone hupehensis 'Praecox'

…slender stems above a broad clump of deeply lobed foliage. Flowering from August into autumn, this is a useful hardy perennial for providing late summer colour when most many plants are fading. The nectar rich blooms are also loved by bees and other pollinating insects. Height and spread: 60cm…  More Info

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Aster amellus 'Rudolf Goethe'

Asters are unsurpassed for their ability to provide many weeks of late summer and autumn colour. Aster amellus ‘Rudolf Goethe’ is no exception and its sturdy, compact form makes it highly suitable for smaller gardens. From September to October, it bears a profusion of violet-blue flowers…  More Info

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Gladiolus 'Midnight Mix'

Gladiolus ?Midnight Mix? has a gorgeous mix of lavender, violet and white flowers which make a stunning display and a must have for some gorgeous late summer colours in the garden. They are sturdy, large blooms which are perfect for a sunny spot or border. They are also wonderful for a cut flower…  More Info

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Ruby Cute'

…white veins and will gradually become pinker as the Autumn approaches. A feathery display if silky flower heads will rise above the foliage in late summer bringing texture and movemebt to borders. Also the perfect addition to containers where the folige will spill over the edges. Height and spread:…  More Info

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