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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.

Obedient plant, also known as false dragonhead, is a fast-growing perennial that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun and well drained soil that is on the acidic side. Stunning pink flowers appear in summer and continue to autumn. . Flowers open from the bottom of the stalk and work upwards. Plants spread by seeds and rhizomes. I then mine out during my autumn tidy up. Height 1.5m.

Candelabra Primrose is a herbaceous perennial with attractive whorls of deep-pink to purple flowers with a yellow centre. There are up to eight whorls on a stem and they stand tall to 60cm. Plants form flat rosettes of light green, crinkly leaves to 20cm long. Flowering from late spring through summer. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and other insect pollinators.

This plant self seeded in a different section of my garden to where I grow my Chocolate Lace Flower ('Dara' Daucus carota). This is its first year of flowering and producing seeds. So, I have no idea what the flowers will be like from these seeds. But I am hoping that by sending these seeds out into the world, we will be able to develop a new white variety.

Heleniums will bring warm colour to your garden from mid-summer into autumn. The daisy-like flowers resemble coneflowers, blanket flowers, and black-eyed Susan flowers. They are 5cm in diameter, with wedge-shaped bright yellow rays and dome-like, protruding center disks that are dull in color.

Arching flower wands swaying in the breeze, resemble a small fishing rod bending under the weight of a fairy's fish. An elegant perennial forming a clump of long, narrow, evergreen leaves, with tall, arching stems bearing nodding, bell-shaped, pink flowers.

Monarda 'Donnerwolke' is a clump-forming perennial boasting masses of shaggy rich violet purple flowers that rest on a whorl of decorative bracts. Long flower period from mid summer to early autumn. Even after the petals have fallen, the seed heads can remain a feature into winter. The leaves are deep green and have a delicious mint fragrance and are used in teas.

Delphinium (Delphinium grandiflorum) is a genus of about 300 species of annuals, biennials or perennials in the family Ranunculaceae. They are a favourite of cottage gardens. Their tall flowers are ideal for creating presence towards the back of garden beds or near fence lines. .

Arching flower wands swaying in the breeze, resemble a small fishing rod bending under the weight of a fairy's fish. An elegant perennial forming a clump of long, narrow, evergreen leaves, with tall, arching stems bearing nodding, bell-shaped, pink flowers.

Crocosmias are perennial flowering plants known for displaying tubular flower spikes in orange-red, scarlet, and gold.

This is a stunning salvia that showcases flowers of vintage pink, greens, soft browns and blue green scented foliage. Perfect for floral arrangements, it is a florist's dream. Flowers from spring through to autumn. It lasts well in arrangements due to its robust nature.

Verbascum hybridum 'Southern Charm' is a desirable ornamental Mullein. It is a short-lived perennial with abundant, graceful spikes smothered with vintage toned flowers.

This is your classic daisy. It is a herbaceous perennial plant with the classic daisy appearance of white petals around a yellow centre. A robust, clump-forming plant with thick, narrow, dark green leaves. Flowers appears from early summer to autumn. Flowers are large, around 10cm across on sturdy stems.

Chocolate Lace Flower ('Dara' Daucus carota) or Pink Queen Anne’s Lace is perfect for cottage, meadow and cut flower gardens. It is an annual plant carrying tall lacy umbels of the palest beige through pink and burgundy, growing between 40cm to 1.3m in height. These flowers will bring the pollinating insects to your garden.

Papaver orientale / Oriental Poppies - How to Grow

What frustrates me is that consumers often blame themselves when they can't get seeds to grow. In most cases it is not the consumer but poor quality seeds that are at fault.

Centranthus ruber are a staple in my garden. I love their "floaty" appearance that gives the garden softness.

Centranthus ruber are a staple in my garden. I love their "floaty" appearance that gives the garden softness.

These are some of the most stunning flowers. Late Spring through Summer stunning upright spikes appear carrying cylindrical pea-style flowers, up to 100 individual buds on each stem. Excellent cut flowers that make your arrangements pop.

This is a popular annual known for its delicate, pale blue flowers that mature into unique, papery, spherical seed heads that are perfect for dried arrangements.