Lavandula angustifolia

A small, evergreen shrub with strongly scented mauve or white flowers during the summer months.

Alchemilla mollis

Lady's mantle has limey-yellow frothy flowers and pretty leaves which catch raindrops - this perennial flowers from June onwards.

Phyllostachys nigra

This tall black bamboo earns its place in the garden with striking stems and pretty, pointed leaves - it makes a great living screen as it sways in the wind.

Philadelphus "Belle Etoile"

Mock Orange, when planted near the house, or a sitting area, fills the air with a delicious fragrance in early summer.

Heuchera sanguinea

This is a low-growing perennial with rounded leaves and coral pink flowers which is suitable for the front of a border in sun or dappled shade.

Iris sibirica

The sword-like leaves of this moisture-loving perennial give it foliage interest in addition to its gorgeous purple or white flowers.

Fatsia japonica

A striking architectural shrub with large, glossy leaves, which may flower and fruit in the autumn.

Buddleia davidii

The butterfly bush - silvery leaves and large purple flowers in late summer, which butterflies love. Reaches a maximum height of 1.8 metres if pruned in early spring.

This month we bring you a selection of four plants for your enjoyment and information. The links below will take you to a page for each plant.

Salix integra "Hakuro-Nashiki"

A small, deciduous, weeping tree with delicate white and green foliage tinged with pink. Red stems in winter.

Hydrangea macrophylla (lacecap or mophead)

Medium-sized deciduous shrub with large pink or blue flowers from summer to autumn: mopheads or lacecaps available.

Laurus nobilis (standard or cone-shaped)

Topiary bay tree with evergreen leaves, suitable for containers or borders: cone-shaped or standard specimens available.

Monarda "Petite Delight"

Dwarf perennial with deep pink flowers from late summer to autumn, maximum 35 cm high.