Crape Myrtle (Lagerstromia) In bush or tree form, crape myrtle is a show stopper with its panicles of crinkly flowers from mid-summer to fall. Blossoms come in white, pink, red, and purple, and the ...

Red valerian or Jupiter’s beard (Centranthus ruber) is a long-blooming perennial from the western Mediterranean that will ...

Next, we turn to Helianthus, perennial sunflowers. These stately plants are great for the back of the border as the can reach 7 to 8 feet. My personal favourite is Lemon queen which carries its ...

Even if you have a small outdoor space, it doesn't mean that your plants need to make a small impact. Pick these tall options to make use of vertical space.

Some perennial flowers benefit from a near-total decapitation in summer to combat bugs and disease.

To grow these cutting garden flowers in your garden, she recommends planting them about 30cm apart in full or partial sun. They cope with drought – "so an ideal plant for today’s climate," she adds.

Sedums make a superb addition to garden borders. They love the sun and can also tolerate drought, which is why they are great ...

Plants you prune hard will need water to recover and grow new foliage and flowers. Feeding for the Flush Once you’ve cut back a perennial, give it a little support to help it bounce back quickly and ...

Lifestyle Gardening Gardening Gardeners urged to plant 3 bulbs now to ensure blooms into autumn If you're looking to fill your garden with fresh autumn flowers then don't hesitate to get started ...