Syringas or lilacs are charming, vigorous shrubs producing dense clusters of scented flowers and pretty heart-shaped leaves. Undemanding and easy-to-grow, these timeless beauties will add a touch of nostalgia to the herbaceous border and will attract pollinating insects to the garden. Plant en masse or try mixing with buddlejas. They make good cut ...

Liatrises or blazing stars produce spectacular, feathery spikes of tubular flowers above compact tufts of lance-shaped leaves on stiff stems. Loved by pollinating insects, these impressive perennials will add a touch of pizzazz to the herbaceous border or wild garden. Plant en masse or try mixing with achilleas, aconites, Japanese anemones or ...

Loniceras or honeysuckles are undemanding, vigorous shrubs producing delightfully scented blooms that are often followed by small round berries in the summer. Extremely versatile, they can be used as ground cover, hedging plants or can be trained against a wall. Plant in fertile, humus-rich soil, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Apply a ...

Leucanthemum or Shasta daisies produce beautiful daisy-type flowers from June to September. Easy-to-grow and excellent value for money, these wonderful perennials loved by pollinating insects will bring a charm of their own to the garden border. Try mixing with achilleas, lavenders and nepetas. Alternatively, interlace with lime green/grey ...

Jasiones or sheep's bits produce bright scabious-like flowers on tall slender stems above dense foliage. Native to temperate Europe and the Mediterranean, these lovely perennials loved by pollinating insects will equally be at home in the rockery, wild garden or front/middle of the border. Try mixing with campanulas and scabiosas or interlace with ...

Dichelostemmas or brevoortias are fantastic perennials native to Northwestern United States producing clusters of tubular to bell-shaped flowers held on slender stems above grass-like foliage. Try mixing with narcissi and tulips in the wild or meadow garden. Plant around 10 cm deep in well-drained soil in full sun. Always unpack on arrival and ...

Buxus or boxwoods are wondeful evergreen shrubs popularly used as ground cover or hedging plants. They are great companions to achilleas, asters and cosmoses. Plant in any fertile, well-drained soil. They prefer partial shade, but will tolerate full sun. Keep trimmed in summer. Always unpack and store in a cool place until ready to plant. Take ...

Also known as round-headed leeks or drumstick alliums, alliums Sphaerocephalon produce umbells of small round to egg-shaped flowers that will start off green before slowly turning reddish-purple from the top down as they age. Plant densely in the border or meadow to create an eye-catching display. Alternatively, try interlacing with grasses. Plant...

Sarcococcas or Christmas boxes are non demanding, bushy everygreen shrubs bearing glossy leaves and tiny, sweetly scented, creamy flowers that will hang from the stems before being replaced by small black berries. Commonly used as ground-cover or edging plants, they are especially suited to the woodland garden or shady border. Try mixing with hardy...

Native to a variety of scrub and rocky habitats commonly found in temperate Europe, Asia and America, philadelphuses are vigorous deciduous shrubs producing delicate white scented flowers and dark green leaves. Easy to grow, they require little attention and will be at home in any garden. Try planting with eryngiums or heucheras. Plant in any ...