Plant of the month

Each month I choose one of my favourite plants relevant for the season. So many to choose from, so little time...

Symphyotrichum (Aster) ‘Small Ness’

Forming a neat mound, its pink-eyed flowers turn red-eyed as they age.

Erigeron karvinskianus

There’s something optimistic and cheery about round faced daisies and they come in many sizes.

Verbena macdougalii ‘Lavender Spires’

As summer peaks the tall stems of Verbena bonariensis shoot up in gardens all over the country.

Clematis ‘Romantika’

The velvety deep purple flowers are almost black when they first open – the perfect backcloth for their pale yellow stamens.

Rose ‘Blush Noisette’ (Climbing rose)

A rose that has stood the test of time, it’s still very popular today, especially with rose gardeners.