Summer Hardy Plants

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'

…fast-growing climber, producing striking trumpet-shaped flowers during late summer. This plant may appear tropical but it is actually hardy in the UK and easy to grow. Trumpet Vine is an impressive climbing plant and once established, will thrive on neglect, so it is perfect for lazy or busy…  More Info

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Heucherella 'Pink Revolution'

…leaf developing deep burgundy veining as the summer progresses. Heucherella ?Pink Revolution? is a versatile hardy perennial. Plant it in borders, containers and wildlife areas, where its flowers will attract bees and other pollinators. When planted in large groups, it makes particularly attractive…  More Info

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Nurseryman's Choice Perennial Cottage Garden

…of hardy herbaceous perennials at a fantastic price! These garden classics will fill your borders with long-lasting summer colour. Planted in a sunny location, these hardy perennials will be quick to establish, creating a splash of colour that will return year after year. Choose just a few plants to…  More Info

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Delosperma cooperi

Hardy Ice plants are ideal for creating a carpet of dense, evergreen ground cover in hot, dry areas, thriving in poor soils where few other plants survive. Delosperma cooperi produces masses of sparkling, violet-purple flowers throughout summer above creeping mats of cylindrical, succulent foliage.…  More Info

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Delosperma congestum 'Yellow'

…gravel gardens to form low carpets of bright green fleshy foliage which contrasts with a summer flurry of sulphur-yellow starry flowers. Flowering abundantly from late May and throughout the summer, this hardy succulent is virtually maintenance free, enjoying droughty, sun-baked positions and poor…  More Info

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Delosperma congestum

…in dry sites. This hardy Ice Plant becomes studded with masses of bright yellow daisy-like flowers in summer, whilst the small, densely packed fleshy leaves flush red in the winter for additional interest. Hailing from South Africa, this drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant hardy succulent is easy to…  More Info

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Delosperma sutherlandii

…is one of the hardiest ice plants and has the largest flowers of them all. This prostrate hardy succulent forms an evergreen mat of fleshy green leaves, which in summer becomes smothered with bright pink-purple daisy-like flowers with yellow eyes. This compact ice plant is easy to grow and needs…  More Info

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Nicotiana x sanderae 'Sensation Mixed'

A showy and compact variety with sweetly scented flowers which stay open all day in a brilliant range of colours. Recommended. Flowers summer to autumn. Height 60-90cm (24-36in).  More Info

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Nicotiana 'Perfume Deep Purple'

This fashionable deep-purple colour adds a touch of class to summer displays when planted en-masse in borders. Alternatively, use it to fill containers on the patio where its sweetly scented flowers become more potent on warm evenings. Nicotiana ‘Perfume Deep Purple’ is a classic cottage…  More Info

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Nicotiana x sanderae 'Perfume Deep Purple' F1 Hybrid

This fashionable deep-purple color adds a touch of class to summer displays when planted en-masse in borders. Ideal for container plantings, as well as filling the evening air with its delicate perfume.  More Info

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Nicotiana mutabilis 'Marshmallow'

…stunning variety which will add stature and fragrance to your summer borders. Above basal rossettes of large leaves, are formed masses of wiry stems are covered with a 'haze' of small blooms, each one fading through red, pink and white to give the effect of three flower colours on each plant.  More Info

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Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

Penstemon 'Husker Red' is a unique hardy perennial that produces elegant blush-white flowers, held above ruby-red foliage. These reliable and bushy plants form tidy semi-evergreen clusters, with lingering summer displays of trumpet-like blossoms. Penstemon 'Husker Red' fights through both rain and…  More Info

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Tradescantia rubra

Hardy Tradescantia are useful border plants with unusual 3-petalled flowers produced over a long period, nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. Unusual amongst spiderworts, Tradescantia rubra boasts striking large magenta blooms with contrasting yellow stamens. The vivid flowers are…  More Info

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Tradescantia Charlotte

Hardy Tradescantia are useful border plants with unusual 3-petalled flowers produced over a long period, nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. These versatile clump-forming perennials are unfussy about soil and grow well in sun or in part shade. Tradescantia ‘Charlotte’…  More Info

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Limnanthes douglasii 'Spanish Omelette Mixed'

How do you like your eggs? This extra special amalgamation will brighten your bedding and borders with masses of golden yolks and sparkling whites during summer. Very easy to grow, also suitable for rockeries and as path edging.Will grow in any sunny position in well-drained soil.  More Info

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Caryopteris 'Sapphire Dream'

…Caryopteris are hardy shrubs which love dry and sunny borders where they create late summer colour, performing long after most other flowering plants have finished. Their nectar rich blooms are a magnet for pollinating insects, making them excellent wildlife garden plants. Height: 100cm (39).…  More Info

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Oxalis melanosticta 'Ken Aslet'

…Aslet' is a 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…  More Info

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Marigold 'Lemon Gem'

An extremely neat version of this popular half hardy annual, making it ideal as an edging to pathway or lawn. It grows well even in an adverse summer with the mounded plants smothered in blooms from the end of June onwards. Flowers early summer to first frosts. Height 23cm (9in). Culinary note: The…  More Info

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Delosperma aberdeenense 'Hot Pink'

…fast-growing succulent which will quickly colonise rockeries, banks and gravel gardens to form low carpets of grey-green fleshy foliage which in summer are covered with jazzy pink-purple flowers. Flowering abundantly from late May to September, Delospermum aberdeenense ‘Hot Pink’ enjoys…  More Info

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Nicotiana 'Eau de Cologne Mixed'

…(20). Spread: 25cm (10). Garden Ready Plants - If you?ve fallen behind with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited, we can help you catch up with our garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that…  More Info

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Tradescantia J C Weguelin

Hardy Tradescantia are useful border plants with unusual 3-petalled flowers produced over a long period, nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. These versatile clump-forming perennials are unfussy about soil and grow well in sun or in part shade. Tradescantia 'J.C. Weguelin' bears…  More Info

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Clematis 'Picotee'

…in spring and summer One of the finest hardy clematis introductions in recent years, expect hardy perennial Clematis ?Picotee Kiss? to be a future classic. The dazzling pink picotee-edged blooms, each up to 15cm (6in) across, have amazed us on the trial ground, adorning the plants in absolute…  More Info

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Penstemon 'Sweet Cherry'

…of place in your garden. The long-lasting blooms appear in summer above a flush of glossy, semi-evergreen foliage and continue well into autumn, long after other plants have started to fade. Penstemons are undemanding and easy to grow hardy perennials, and tolerate almost any position in the garden,…  More Info

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Nicotiana affinis (Seeds)

Magnificent white flowers in abundance on bushy plants that make a great display in borders throughout summer. Fragrant during summer evenings too. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Geranium oxonianum 'Wargrave Pink'

…throughout summer and early autumn is covered in five petalled, salmon pink flowers. It is very hardy and fast growing, making it a good natural way to keep weeds at bay, as it covers a lot of soil. It can self seed and produce more plants and is a nice addition to cottage garden borders, or planted…  More Info

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Tradescantia virginiana

Hardy Tradescantia are useful border plants with unusual 3-petalled flowers produced over a long period, nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. Tradescantia virginiana is a particularly tall and vigorous species ideal for further back in the border. Abundant clusters of blue-purple…  More Info

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Coreopsis 'Sunkiss'

…this hardy perennial will bloom in your garden in the first year; unlike older coreopsis types - there's no waiting for 'Sunkiss' to perform. Inbuilt heat tolerance makes this the perfect addition to sunny hot spots in the garden, where other plants might frazzle in the heat of the summer sun.…  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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Anagallis monellii 'Skylover'

…a carpet of summer flowers for your rockery or alpine garden. Its interesting foliage and pendulous habit are perfect for your hanging baskets too. This delightful hardy perennial offers an extravaganza of ultramarine all summer long! Height: 25cm (10?). Spread: 40cm (16?). Supplied as plug plants.  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Ruffles'

…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,…  More Info

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Stocks 'Most Scented Mix'

…so they can be planted straight into your borders, baskets and patio containers. Delivery is during September and October, when the weather is ideally suited for these plants to really establish in your garden, before the winter sets in! Let the intoxicating fragrance of summer stocks fill your…  More Info

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Tradescantia Little Doll

Hardy Tradescantia are useful border plants with unusual 3-petalled flowers produced over a long period, nestled amongst long, sword-shaped evergreen leaves. These versatile clump-forming perennials are unfussy about soil and grow well in sun or in part shade. Tradescantia ‘Little Doll’…  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Flower of Love'

…deep blue florets stand proud on tall stalks each summer on this outstanding African Lily. Agapanthus ?Flower of Love?, being a hardy perennial, will flower year after year, getting larger and stronger with each passing season. These reliable plants are low maintenance so they will give you the…  More Info

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Phlox drummondii 'Dwarf Beauty Mixed'

…long summer season. It produces large solid heads of bright rich colours on dwarf bushy plants. Admirable for filling out summer beds sowing in drifts etc, and the flowers are splendid for cutting. Autumn sown plants make fine spring flowering pot plants for the cool greenhouse. Flowers early summer…  More Info

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Salvia splendens 'Blaze of Fire' (Seeds)

Reliable, brilliant red flowers make this a long-standing summer favourite. Compact plants make them ideal in bedding schemes, containers and borders. Height and spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Geranium 'Red Polly'

…flower pouches and hanging baskets. Deadheading will help ensure the plants are covered in flowers, throughout the summer and into autumn. Trails to: 45cm (18). Although technically perennial, Pelargoniums are only half hardy and therefore normally treated as annuals in the UK. However, with care,…  More Info

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Delphinium Mixed

…a beautiful range of colours. These stately perennials make a dramatic focal point for adding height and structure to the back of summer borders. A must-have plant for cottage garden planting schemes, and a truly magnificent cut flower! Height: 170cm (67) Spread: 90cm (36) Bareroot plants supplied.  More Info

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Garden Mint

…to beat! Add to boiled new potatoes and peas, make mint jelly or garnish summer drinks. Growing mint plants is so easy and this aromatic herb plant has a multitude of culinary uses. This vigorous perennial is best planted in a container to control its spread. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 100cm (39).  More Info

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Hosta 'Frances Williams'

…Williams? is an RHS AGM award winning hardy perennial. The blue-green crinkled leaves have a golden margin and creates an attractive display. In the summer months between June and July pale lilac flowers will spring up on their long stems. These plants are perfect for wide ground cover due to…  More Info

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Alstroemeria Nurserymans Choice Mix

…provide a colourful display in your cottage garden borders and patio containers through summer and into autumn, while also making superb cut flowers for the home. Easy to grow, these Peruvian lilies are hardy and compact, and will continue to grow in your garden for many years to come!' Height: 70cm…  More Info

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Passiflora 'Cooltropics Snowstar''

…also be planted into large containers and grown up an obelisk or other supports for an exotic patio feature. Simply move the containers into a frost-free location to overwinter. These plants are self-infertile, so two plants are required for successful fertilisation and fruiting. If you plant just…  More Info

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Passiflora 'Cooltropics' Eia Popeia''

…also be planted into large containers and grown up an obelisk or other supports for an exotic patio feature. Simply move the containers into a frost-free location to overwinter. These plants are self-infertile, so two plants are required for successful fertilisation and fruiting. If you plant just…  More Info

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Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

…grass for sun or shade. Its narrow yellow leaves are striped with green throughout the summer months, turning to orange-bronze in autumn. A very attractive hardy perennial as part of an autumn container or planted in a gravel garden, giving a Japanese feel. Height: 35cm (13). Spread: 40cm (15).  More Info

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Turnip 'Golden Ball'

…with buttery yellow flesh, perfect for use in hearty stews, casseroles and soups. Sow this very hardy variety successively and enjoy a harvest which lasts from summer through to winter. The plants are compact and easy to grow in neat rows in the kitchen garden. These attractive turnips are a popular…  More Info

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Solidago 'Little Lemon'

…Goldenrod variety, bearing zesty lemon blooms on bushy, well-branched plants throughout the summer. It shows superior mildew resistance to other varieties, and looks good all season long. Fuss-free and easy-to-grow, this hardy perennial will even thrive in drier conditions once established. Its…  More Info

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Rudbeckia Summerdaisy Double Apricot

Blooming from early summer right through to autumn, Rudbeckia 'Summerdaisy's Double Apricot' produces masses of eye-catching sunny yellow double flowers on bushy, vigorous and uniform plants. Relatively compact at only 50cm (20in) tall, this robust and easy-to-grow hardy perennial is perfect for…  More Info

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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Three Sisters Pastel'

…This hardy shrub flourishes in sun or partial shade. Hardy, reliable and easy to grow ? but guaranteed to always attract attention! Height and spread: 50cm (20). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant…  More Info

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Lysimachia punctata

This impressive hardy perennial forms clumps of tall slender stems, topped with sunny yellow flower spikes from mid-summer onwards. Golden Lysimachia is ideal for growing in moist perennial borders, bog gardens or pond margins and will thrive in difficult clay soils. Naturalising well in a wild or…  More Info

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Coreopsis Verticillata Moonbeam

…hardy perennial, which can be used in cottage garden borders or mixed into bedding schemes. Plants are dense, ground covering, and their ferny foliage is topped by hundreds of lemony flowers during the summer. Coreopsis is loved by butterflies and can be planted into a wildlife garden. Plants are…  More Info

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Astilbe chinensis 'Hot Pearls'

…colour. Blooming in summer, this hardy perennial makes an appealing cut flower that adds a frothy feel to a vase or bouquet. The bright green foliage forms a dense clump which contrasts well with its showy summer display. Astilbe chinensis 'Hot Pearls' is ideal for planting in lightly shaded spots…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Chiffon'

…one is especially pretty with lilac-blue ruffled blooms from late summer to autumn when many other plants are beginning to fade. Hibiscus syriacus 'Blue Chiffon' is a superb deciduous shrub cloaked in attractive lobed foliage. This hardy Hibiscus has a neat upright habit that is well suited to sunny…  More Info

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Geranium 'Best Red' F1 Hybrid

…summer, until the autumn. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 35cm (14).Although technically perennial, Pelargoniums are only half hardy and therefore normally treated as annuals in the UK. However, with care, they may be overwintered in a frost free greenhouse. Garden Ready Plants - Our garden ready plants…  More Info

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Poppy 'Hungarian Blue'

…will bring rich colour and a touch of sophistication to your planting schemes all summer long, especially when used as a contrast against pure whites or yellows. Poppy ?Hungarian Blue? is a hardy annual that is also very easy to grow, plant it outside in drifts where it will cover a large area with…  More Info

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Petunia 'Belinda' (Tumbelina Series)

…blue trailing petunia this summer. Just 5 plants of the Petunia 'Belinda' are sufficient to fill a hanging basket with masses of vibrant colour that will last all summer long. Perfect for filling window boxes, containers and flower pouches' too! Supplied as plug plants. Height: 25cm (10). Spread:…  More Info

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Canna x generalis 'Cannova Bronze'

…in the tropics. These flamboyant plants, whilst still tender, will grow very easily during our British Summers. Canna x generalis 'Cannova Bronze' has showy bronze-hued foliage in abundance, rising above it on slender stalks, bright red flowers will appear in summer, adding to the tropical heat. The…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Scarlet'

…of this hardy perennial. Hollyhocks are classic cottage garden plants, towering to the heavens, and bringing height and structure to the back of borders. Each upright flower spike is crowded with ruffled, fully double scarltet blooms. Ideal for creating a colourful backdrop for summer borders.…  More Info

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Canna x generalis Cannova 'Gold Leopard'

…long flowering. Pumping out blooms all summer, Cannova ‘Gold Leopard’ begins to flower in April and continues until the first frosts. It is perfectly happy in the heat but will also flower reliably in cooler British summers. This powerful plant produces strong, branching stems with…  More Info

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Astilbe x arendsii 'Look at Me'

…attention in shady parts of the garden, where many other plants do not grow well. It is a great option for damp and shady positions, and in the early summer months will produce powder pink feathery plumes on red stems. Astilbes can also be planted in planters in shaded areas if they are kept well…  More Info

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Escallonia rubra 'Macrantha'

Escallonia rubra 'Macrantha' is a versatile hardy shrub that can easily find a home in most gardens. It's versatile enough to be put to use as an informal screen or hedge but it won't disgrace itself in a shrubbery display too. During summer the plant is covered in rosy red flowers to waft scent…  More Info

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Orange Tree

…but are well worth the wait - try adding them to cool drinks in summer! Glossy evergreen foliage and clusters of fragrant waxy orange blossom in spring make orange trees ideal feature plants for conservatories and patios. Hardy to -10', they are best grown outdoors from May to October, and brought…  More Info

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