No.1 Gladiolus
Gladiolus blooms in colours from bright and bold to
soft pastels. The smaller gladioli won’t grow above 3
feet tall but larger varieties can grow upwards of 6
feet.
No.2 Calla Lily
Calla lilies add creamy flowers to your summer garden. A
word of warning for maintenance, parts of this plant are
toxic so it’s advisable to keep it out of reach from
children and pets, and to wear gloves when handling.
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No. 3 Oriental Lily
These stunning, oriental lilies bear large flowers in
colours white, yellow, crimson, and pink and many
are perfumed with a strong spicy scent.
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No. 4 Bearded Iris
The tall bearded iris is a traditional love of gardeners and
is an elegant, easy to grow and eye catching option for
your garden.
No. 5 Tuberous Begonia
Tuberous begonias boast rose like flowers and
bloom well in hanging baskets. A nice variety to add
to your summer garden.
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No.6 Canna
Cannas add a new tall dimension to the garden with
some varieties growing to 10 feet or more. The
flowers bloom in shades of reds, oranges and pinks
making them the ideal match with tropical looking
foliage.
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No.7 Caladium
Caladiums are tropical plants which can be enjoyed
during the summer, even in cooler climates.
Caladiums brighten up shade in gardens with large
leaves splattered with greens, whites, creams, pinks
and reds.
No.8 Agapanthus
Narrow, white edged leaves that complement the
soft blue flower heads borne through the summer.
For full sun and well drained soil or a container on
a sunny patio.
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No. 9 Dahlia
Purchase your Dahlia tubers from your local branch
of Notcutts now and pot them up in peat or general
purpose compost. Keep them frost free in a cold
green house or sun room, ready to plant out at the
end of May when they have established in the pots.
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No.10 Montbretia Crocosmia Lucifer
An easy perennial which is a beautiful sight in late
summer when the vibrant orange red flowers
appear in upright facing clusters on stiff, wiry
stems. Pleated green, sword shaped leaves push up
from the soil in spring and provide texture and
interest in sun or part shade and soil which is not
too dry. ∎
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