This is must have for your autumn garden. Tall with masses of mauve flowers similar to those of the perennial aster. I grow mine not far from my Jerusalem artichoke as they make a stunning combination when in flower.

Lysimachia clethroides flowers late summer attracting beneficial insects to your garden. This plant prefers full sun and can tolerant moist conditions, so it is perfect for growing in boggy positions like the edge of a pond. This perennial develops lovely red autumn colouring before going dormant for winter. Height 90cm when in flower.

This plant has elegant tall spires of densely arranged, tiny pink flowers in late summer and autumn. 'Cohen Jansen Form' adds architectural interest and is ideal for mass planting with grasses and Verbena bonariensis. Grow Veronicastrum in moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained soil. Plant in a full sun to part shade position. Ensure there is good air flow around the plants. Height in flower 1.5m.

This is a spreading, herbaceous perennial forming a clump of upright stems clad in narrow, grey-green leaves. Small, long-lasting starry white flowers in long, slender terminal racemes appear in early summer, followed by brown seedheads for winter interest.

Inula magnifica is a dramatic looking plant, bearing huge sprays of bright yellow shaggy daisies. Flowers appear from mid summer to early autumn and are up to 15cm in diameter. In contrast are the enormous textured leaves that are aromatic. The basal leaves can reach 90cm in length. It is a a robust, upright perennial growing to 1.8m when in flower.

Balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is a compact herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit. It is native to China and Japan. Emerging in Spring the plant will quickly get to around 1m in height. At the start of Summer the balloon shaped flower buds form. These buds will burst open revealing large star shaped flowers in either pink, blue or white. Excellent cut flower.

Eurybia divaricata (White Woodland Aster), previously known as Aster divaricatus is a herbaceous perennial bearing clusters of bright fragrant white flowers in late summer. This aster is able to be grown in dry shade, making it an excellent understory plant. It can handle both frost and humidity. Height 1m. Aster divaricatus can take the place of Gypsophila in floral arrangements.

If you’re looking for a high-impact, long-blooming perennial with low water requirements and amazing diversity, penstemons are the answer.

This is a rare giant from the Mountains of South Africa. It is a leafy evergreen perennial which is distinguished by its lush, wide leaves. A long succession of ivory white flowers are produced during summer.

Veronica longifolia is a clump-forming, upright perennial native to Europe and Western Asia. From late summer through to autumn, densely packed spikes of tiny, tubular, purplish-blue flowers appear. Flowers spikes can be up to 25cm in length. This is an easy to grow plant if given the correct conditions. Grow in full sun in moist well drained soil.

Noted for their tall, stately bottlebrush plumes of vibrant purple or white and delicate grass-like foliage. The flower spikes range from 40cm to just over 1m in height. Flowers from mid summer to autumn.

'Queen Cerise' is a standout in the garden with its clusters of magenta pink flowers. Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) is a perennial growing to 60cm with dark green, feathery foliage. The flowers bring in the beneficial insects particularly hoverflies. It makes an excellent dried or cut flower.

Native to northern hemisphere grasslands and grassy banks, it’s ideal for erosion-prone areas. This is a compact, clump-forming perennial known for its charming deep ruby-red or maroon, button-like bottlebrush flowers, blooming from summer to autumn. Plants mounds of blue-green, crimped leaves each finely divided into oblong leaflets. Height up to 1.8m when in flower.

Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold' - (Fernleaf Yarrow) is striking statement plant for the summer garden. Growing to around 1.5m those large bright yellow flowers sure stand out plus it has fragrant fern-like foliage. This plant is perfect for dry gardens, cottage gardens and meadow gardens adding an architectural element. Flowers are excellent for adding to floral arrangements.

Noted for their tall, stately bottlebrush plumes of vibrant purple or white and delicate grass-like foliage. The flower spikes range from 40cm to just over 1m in height. Flowers from mid summer to autumn.

'Lisas Peach' starts off as a warm peach fading to the most gorgeous pastel peach colour. Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) is a perennial growing to 60cm with dark green, feathery foliage. The flowers bring in the beneficial insects particularly hoverflies. It makes an excellent dried or cut flower.

In bud 'Ivory Moon' starts off as a cream colour before changing to ivory white. Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) is a perennial growing to 60cm with dark green, feathery foliage. The flowers bring in the beneficial insects particularly hoverflies. It makes an excellent dried or cut flower.

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) is a perennial growing to 60cm with dark green, feathery foliage, The flowers bring in the beneficial insects particularly hoverflies. It makes an excellent dried or cut flower.

'Bampton' is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial noted for its deep plum-burgundy foliage and continuous lavender-pink flowers from summer to autumn. This plant grows best in full sun, well drained positions. Don't let this plant dry out. Cut plant back during autumn. Height to 80cm.

Large flower heads that are made up of clusters of small daisy like flowers. Flowers can be either single or double. These blooms are held on slender, wiry stems that sway gracefully in the breeze, creating a dynamic yet subtle movement in the garden. Grows to around of 60 to 90 cm high.