late summer flowers

Nurserymans Choice Astilbe

…is perfect for providing late summer colour in moist sites, even growing happily as a marginal in a pond or stream where its feet remain permanently wet. In late summer, elegant feathery plumes of flowers are produced above clumps of divided leaves. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinating…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'

Buddleja make easy and fast-growing shrubs which produce dense displays of conical flowers in late summer to autumn. Once established they are tough plants which will thrive in poor soils provided they are given sun. Many can grow too large for smaller gardens but the Butterfly Candy Collection of…  More Info

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Weigela 'Electric Love'

…remains reliably compact, with a low, mounding habit that suits both containers and borders. It bears a profusion of bell-shaped flowers from late spring to early summer that are loved by pollinators. The dramatic foliage provides a colourful contrast throughout the season. Height: 30-60cm (1-2ft).…  More Info

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Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue'

…profusion of star shaped, brilliant blue flowers throughout late spring and summer. Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' looks great in rockeries, containers, and along the edge of borders, especially alongside other plants with blue, purple and white flowers. It grows well in full sun and partial…  More Info

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Astilbe chinensis var. pumilla

…foliage which make a handsome display even before the flowers emerge. In late summer it bears upright, fluffy plumes of rosy-mauve flowers held well above the leaves. Planted en masse it creates a broad brush of gloriously hazy colour. The flower plumes persist as buff seed heads, continuing to…  More Info

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Dianthus deltoides 'Maiden Pink'

…drought-tolerant specimen for a pot on a sunny patio. Dianthus ‘Maiden Pink’ produces a prodigious quantity of flowers in late spring and then sporadically throughout the summer with the nectar-rich blooms providing a banquet for pollinators. This easy-care, long-flowering perennial is a…  More Info

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Ruby Cute'

…will begin green with 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…  More Info

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Thyme 'Silver Posie'

…and form creeping mats of foliage which provide excellent ground cover for rockeries, walls and border edges. In late spring to early summer it is covered in masses of short flower spikes bearing lilac-pink blooms which attract pollinating insects. Thyme Silver Posie’ thrives in pots on a…  More Info

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Summer Grass Trio

…to take on fiery red hues as the summer progresses into autumn. Height & Spread: 50cm (20”).* Festuca ‘Sunrise’ - Blue-green foliage tipped with copper-orange in autumn, blending beautifully with its late summer display of orange-red flowers. Height and spread: 30cm (12).*…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus Summer 'Ruffle'

Hibiscus syriacus ‘Summer Ruffle’ not only delivers weeks of showy lilac flowers from mid-summer to autumn but also has attractive variegated foliage with creamy white margins, providing interest for an even longer season. Exotic-looking, but a cinch to grow, it makes a glamorous feature…  More Info

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Summer Crazy Colour Collection

…Supplied as bulbs.* Collection includes; * Allium moly - A vigorous little allium bearing dense clusters of star-shaped, golden yellow flowers from late spring. Neat clumps of grey-green, strap-like foliage are quick to establish and will rapidly spread to naturalize beneath shrubs and throughout…  More Info

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Potato Summer Maris Peer 1kg

…for producing delicious new potatoes in autumn and right up to Christmas! These tubers are held back by growers under cold conditions until late summer so that you can plant them later in the season. They need to be kept frost free, so they make excellent crops for growing in bags in the greenhouse…  More Info

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Hibiscus 'Flower Tower Collection'

…limit. Growing up and up into densely branching towers packed with blooms from late summer to autumn, they provide a spectacular focal point which can be used to frame architectural features. Flowering from late July to early October they are drought tolerant once established and attract a wealth…  More Info

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Hibiscus 'Flower Tower Ruby'

…blooms from late summer to autumn, they provide a spectacular focal point which can be used to frame architectural features. From late July to early October, Hibiscus ‘Flower Tower Ruby’ produces masses of dark pink-red, semi-double flowers with red hearts. The flowers attract a wealth…  More Info

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Hibiscus 'Flower Tower Purple'

…blooms from late summer to autumn, they provide a spectacular focal point which can be used to frame architectural features. From late July to early October, Hibiscus ‘Flower Tower Purple’ produces masses of lilac blooms with a red centre and bold veining. The flowers attract a wealth…  More Info

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Hibiscus 'Flower Tower White'

…towers packed with blooms from late summer to autumn, they provide a spectacular focal point which can be used to frame architectural features. From late July to early October, Hibiscus ‘Flower Tower White’ produces masses of pure white, semi-double flowers. The blooms attract a wealth…  More Info

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Flowering Pond Kit

…for a myriad of pond creatures. Flowering Pond Kit includes: * 3 bare root marginal pond plants: Anemopsis - Honey-scented blooms with a prominent central cone surrounded by showy white bracts. The flowers and leaves turn red in cold autumns adding a splash of late colour Height: 40cm (16). Spread:…  More Info

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Large Flowered Clematis Collection

…x Clematis 'Dr Ruppel' ? Magnificent flowers are produced in abundance in early summer with a rose-pink blush along the length of each petal. Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 100cm (39). Pruning group 2.* 1 x Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' - One of the late, large flowering varieties, Clematis 'Ville de Lyon'…  More Info

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Spring Bulbs Mixed Flowering Collection

…bulbs) Starry clusters of deep blue flowers burst from clumps of fine, grass-like foliage in late spring and early summer. Individual flowers open continuously for a month or more extending the bloom time. Also makes an excellent, long lasting cut flower. Attractive to butterflies and other insects.…  More Info

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Berberis 'Chocolate Summer'

…upright red stems, producing a most attractive display in summer. The tiny yellow flowers of Berberis thunbergii 'Chocolate Summer' attract bees and other pollinating insects, making this a great choice for wildlife gardens. By late summer, it bears orange-red berries which extend the season of…  More Info

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Weigela Towers of Flowers® 'Cherry'

…Weigela Towers of Flowers® 'Cherry' provides a luxuriant display of pink-red blooms that fill the length of each stem in early summer. A second flush in late summer often provides a welcome splash of colour. The young foliage is bronze, maturing to dark green as the summer progresses. This…  More Info

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Weigela 'Towers of Flowers'® Duo

…flush in late summer. The oval foliage emerges bronze, gradually darkening to deep green. These slender shrubs are perfect for planting on patio pots and small garden borders where they make the most of the space available. Height: 120cm (48). Spread: 90cm (36). Weigela 'Towers of Flowers'® Duo…  More Info

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Weigela Towers of Flowers® 'Apple Blossom'

…The columnar stems are filled with flowers in early summer, and often bear a second flush in late summer too. The pale pink flowers are borne above a cloak of oval, green foliage, which emerges a deep bronze shade in spring. Weigela Towers of Flowers® 'Apple Blossom' is an easy to grow shrub…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Valley' Collection (Summer Paradise Series)

…exotic blooms in borders and containers on the patio, as well as summer bouquets for a vase indoors. Height and spread: 45cm (18). Alstroemeria ?Valley Collection? comprises: * Alstroemeria Beach Valley - display of large flowers from late spring until the first frosts.* Alstroemeria Spring Valley -…  More Info

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Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge'

Hibiscus syriacus 'Woodbridge' is a late summer flowering shrub that is perfect for both cottage and exotic style gardens. It blooms in late summer, when many other shrubs have finished flowering. The large, 8cm diameter, pink flowers, with ruby-red centres last until autumn. This Rose Mallow has…  More Info

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Dahlia Dinner Plate 'White Perfection'

…pristine white flowers up to 25cm in diameter. Each spectacular bloom is held aloft on strong, long stems and makes a stunning and long-lasting addition to cut flower arrangements. Dahlia ‘White Perfection’ injects fading borders with late summer interest, pumping out flowers from July…  More Info

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Astilbe chinensis

Astilbe chinensis will enliven pondsides and boggy areas with colour even in partial shade. In late summer it produces feathery plumes of pink flowers held above clumps of handsome, deeply divided green leaves. Height: 60cm (24in). Spread: 45cm (18in).  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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Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Century Mixed'

…Extremely large flowers often 12in long, produced in abundance. Colours are scarlet, yellow, cream, rose and deep red. Attractive and unusual pot plants also suitable for bedding in a warm sunny sheltered border. They are very uniform and make good cut flowers. Flowers late summer. Height: 60cm…  More Info

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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Black Beauty'

…that produces fluffy dark silvery-purple flower heads late in Summer. The slender green foliage makes fabulous ground cover when planted en masse. The bottlebrush flowers will sway gently bringing texture and movement to borders, delivering superb late summer interest. Height and spread: 100cm (39).  More Info

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Red Hot Poker 'Lemon Popsicle'

Architectural flower spikes in a clear lemon-yellow arise from elegant grass-like foliage. Red hot pokers normally flower in late summer but thanks to the latest breeding, this fabulous new variety produces flowers from June right through until October! A compact habit and long-lasting blooms makes…  More Info

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Foxglove 'Foxy'

…foxglove. If sown indoors late winter/early spring it flowers in summer (regular foxgloves are biennial). 'Foxy' is dwarfer, invaluable for exposed sites in shades of pink to white with contrasting mottled throats. The flowers are useful for cutting. Flowers summer. Height: 65cm (26in). CAUTION:…  More Info

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Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'

…its white, saucer-shaped blooms literally stand out above other plants as they grow on sturdy stems up to 1.2m (4'0) tall in the late summer. These flowers are complemented by vivid, palmate foliage, which spreads in clumps throughout the season. Best of all, Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'…  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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Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'

…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 AGM perennial…  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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Aquilegia caerulea

…beautiful Aquilegia of all. With glorious light to deep blue flowers 2-3in across sometimes fetching bi-coloured with white. An excellent border perennial, grand for cutting, in bloom for several weeks and will grow in sun or light shade. Flowers late spring/early summer. Height: 30-35cm (12-14in)  More Info

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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold'

…AGM award, Caryopteris ' clandonensis 'Hint of Gold' has aromatic deciduous golden green foliage as a backdrop to the cobalt blue flowers. Bluebeard's late summer blooms have an abundance of nectar to encourage bees, butterflies and other pollinators to your garden and will make a welcome addition…  More Info

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Rudbeckia hirta 'Rustic Dwarfs Mixed'

Long-stemmed plants with large flowers of rich yellow, gold, bronze and mahogany with black cone. An excellent subject for beds and borders, it will tolerate wet weather. Flowers late summer/autumn. Height only 60cm (24in).  More Info

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Lobelia Vedrariensis

…pondsides. Elegant spires of three-lipped, deep violet tubular blooms are produced from July to September, adding valuable late summer colour. This beautiful cardinal flower thrives on rich, reliably moist soil, either in full sun or part shade. Hardier than Lobelia x speciosa ‘Fan…  More Info

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Honeysuckle 'Halliana'

Honeysuckle japonica 'Halliana' is a popular climber for its white and buttery yellow blooms from late spring into summer. The tubular flowers produce a sweet and irresistable perfume that lingers on the summer breeze. The rich, green foliage remains semi-evergreen in sheltered areas, providing a…  More Info

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Baptisia 'Decadence Pink Lemonade'

…spires of lupin-like flowers that open yellow but change to raspberry as they age, with each spike carrying both yellow and pink flowers at the same time. From May, the blooms begin to open from the bottom of the spike upwards, reaching a crescendo in late summer. The flowers are followed by…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Paradise'

This bushy Potentilla ?Pink Paradise' shrub will be smothered with punchy little pink flowers from late spring and throughout summer. With this long flowering season it is great used in rockeries as well as cottage garden borders. If you are looking for a garden plant that's both rabbit and deer…  More Info

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Baptisia 'Decadence Blueberry Sundae'

…clumps of blue-green foliage topped with spires of lupin-like, indigo blue flowers, up to 25cm long. From May, the blooms begin to open from the bottom of the spike upwards, reaching a crescendo in late summer. The flowers are followed by decorative black seed pods, extending interest into the…  More Info

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Baptisia 'Decadence Dark Chocolate'

…of blue-green foliage topped with spires of lupin-like, chocolate-purple flowers, up to 25cm long. From May, the blooms begin to open from the bottom of the spike upwards, reaching a crescendo in late summer. The flowers are followed by decorative black seed pods, extending interest into the autumn.…  More Info

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Baptisia 'Decadence Pink Truffles'

…clumps of blue-green foliage topped with spires of soft pink, lupin-like flowers, up to 25cm long. From May, the blooms begin to open from the bottom of the spike upwards, reaching a crescendo in late summer. The flowers are followed by decorative black seed pods, extending interest into the autumn.…  More Info

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Baptisia 'Decadence Vanilla Cream'

…foliage topped with spires of yellow buds that open to creamy-white, lupin-like flowers. From May, the blooms begin to open from the bottom of the spike upwards, reaching a crescendo in late summer. The flowers are followed by decorative black seed pods, extending interest into the autumn. A…  More Info

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Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Honeyballs'

…shrub is 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…  More Info

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Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

Masses of long, white, candle-like flower spikes,up to 15cm long, cover this bushy compact variety through late summer. The flowers of Clethra alnifolia ‘Sixteen Candles’ are sweetly clove-scented and long-lasting, luring a wealth of beneficial pollinators. They are especially popular…  More Info

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Delosperma congestum 'Yellow'

…and 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…  More Info

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Geum 'Mrs J. Bradshaw'

…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 AGM perennial…  More Info

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Hollyhock 'Chater's Double Apricot'

…in small groups. Usually flowers in its second year. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 1.5-2m (5-6ft). Culinary note: try crystallising the flowers for a tasty cake decoration, or use them to make a delicately flavoured syrup to use with puddings. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Poppy 'King Kong'

…blousy blooms in late spring and early summer. The scarlet flowers of Poppy ?King Kong? add a splash of colour to sunny borders and make showy cut flowers too! This hardy Oriental Poppy boasts dark green, divided leaves covered with coarse silvery hairs. After flowering, the leaves will virtually…  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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Doronicum caucasicum 'Little Leo'

…'Little Leo' is a compact, hardy daisy that produces a mass of bright yellow flowers from spring to late summer. The blooms are held over green, heart-shaped foliage. Leopard's Bane is suitable for use as a cut flower, or for planting in the border or containers. Height and spread: 35cm (14).…  More Info

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Marigold 'Discovery Yellow' F1 Hybrid

…extraordinary reliability and almost legendary heat and poor weather tolerance. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 20-25cm (8-10in). Culinary note: The citrus tasting flowers have many uses, try them in salads, sandwiches or seafood dishes too. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Sedum 'Strawberries And Cream'

…and offering late summer colour just at the time when the garden begins to look faded. ‘Strawberries and Cream’ is an unusual colour combination for sedums with purple-tinted, toothed foliage and rounded heads of two-tone, rose and cream flowers in late summer. Height: 50cm (20”).…  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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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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Salvia 'Fashionista Moulin Rouge'

…‘Fashionista® Moulin Rouge’ is a hardy perennial Salvia with big, bold spikes of dark, deep rose flowers from late spring to early summer. Its long flowering season and reliability make it an ideal front of border plant and it's a magnet for pollinating insects. Keep dead-heading…  More Info

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