Summer Abundance

Agapanthus africanus 'Black Buddhist'

Near-black buds open to reveal deep violet flowers, each umbel a moody composition of light and shadow. This agapanthus brings drama and depth to summer plantings.

Astrantia major 'Burgundy Manor'

Deep wine-red pincushion flowers hover on slender stems, each bloom a complex arrangement of tiny florets surrounded by papery bracts. Its colour deepens in shade, intensifying the drama.

Angelica archangelica

Angelica is bold biennial drama—statuesque stems crowned with domed umbels of green-yellow flowers. Its sculptural presence and sweet stems once candied for cake decoration add history to the garden.

Epimedium × perralchicum 'Fröhnleiten'

Heart-shaped leaves and sprays of yellow spring flowers make this barrenwort a ground-covering gem. Its semi-evergreen nature provides winter interest too.

Ajuga reptans

Bugle spreads its rosettes of dark, sometimes bronze-purple leaves like a living carpet, studded with blue flower spikes in spring. A willing worker in difficult shaded spots.

Agapanthus 'White Lily'

A pure white agapanthus with the poise of summer's best moments—spherical heads of lily-like trumpets rising on sturdy stems. Its pristine blooms glow against green foliage.

Digitalis 'Apricot'

Soft peachy-apricot spires rise with quiet authority, each tubular flower speckled within as if nature couldn't resist adding detail. It brings warmth and verticality to the early summer garden.