Oriental lily ‘Garden Party’ is a shorter lily variety, perfect for summer patio pots. Emitting a heady fragrance, the showy flowers feature large, reflexed petals which give an exotic appearance. 

Ideal for cutting, the glorious blooms are white in colour, with a gold band blushing to pink as it tapers down the centre of each petal.  Burgundy freckles speckle the petal surfaces and enhance Garden Party’s tropical looks along with dusty rust-orange stamens.

As a mark of excellence, this wonderful lily has been awarded a certificate of garden merit from the RHS.

Rosy-pink petals imbued with soft gradients make Anastasia a masterpiece of floral design. Revered by florists, this Oriental trumpet lily forms visual drama in beds and arrangements. Each bloom commands attention, combining gentle hues with an impressive form, perfect for sophisticated outdoor spaces or for a dazzling centrepiece indoors. 

One of the first to flower from late winter into spring, Cyclamen ‘Coum’ seeds and spreads freely to provide carpets of much-needed colour early in the season. Dainty blooms flit above the ground like butterfly wings in varying shades of pink. The dark green foliage is laced with silver veining, offering decorative groundcover for shady spots. These charming Cyclamen are an asset to any garden, ideally suited to planting beneath trees and shrubs, naturalising in grass and planting in patio pots and window boxes. The RHS has granted this variety a much-coveted Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and disease-resistance.

Spot autumn-flowering Amaryllis ‘Belladonna’ in the border and you feel as though you have stumbled upon garden treasure.  Beautifully scented, exquisite pink flowers are borne in clusters, atop tall, fleshy red stems.  The fine, lily-shaped blooms are followed by glossy, strap-like foliage.

Sometimes known as the Belladonna, Jersey or March lily, South African native Amaryllis Belladonna, has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for garden brilliance.

Grow this showy Amaryllis in clusters or clumps to bloom above shorter plants; we think it looks great with the simple silver foliage of Brunnera, Convovulus and Stachys Byzantina.

Anemone Blanda ‘Blue Shades’ offers a sea of serene, clear blue, even when the skies are grey. A highly sought-after colour in the natural world, these easy, breezy blues are a breath of fresh air for your garden. Featuring petals in shades ranging from bright cobalt to powder blue, promoting a feeling of restful tranquillity. The serrated, finely cut foliage provides brilliant, weed-suppressing groundcover. These bulbs will readily naturalise and have earned an RHS Award of Garden Merit for their reliability. Underplant later-flowering perennials, shrubs and trees, edge paths, and fill containers for a dreamy, soft wash of calming colour throughout spring.

Golden yellow blooms on elegant arching stems make Crocosmia Columbus a vibrant feature in any summer garden. These radiant flowers add warmth and light, brightening sunny borders and mixed arrangements. Perfect for creating contrast, their cheerful presence uplifts any planting scheme with optimism and brilliance. 

Flaunting exquisite, pristine blooms of milky white, Eucharis ‘Amazonica’ bears umbels of up to 6 pendulous flower heads, dangling like chandeliers. Native to Ecuador, this tender perennial will be a mesmerising addition to your greenhouse or indoor plant collection. Each strong stem is surrounded by an abundance of glossy, dark green foliage to emphasise the glinting blooms. Flowering on and off throughout the summer months, Eucharis ‘Amazonica’ is highly scented, filling the room with sweet, fruity fragrance. The RHS has bestowed an Award of Garden Merit upon this variety, in recognition of its first-rate performance and reliability.

All the delight of a Pina Colada, encapsulated in a plant! Eucomis ‘Autumnalis’ is otherwise known as the ‘Pineapple Flower’ and is characterised by its crown of bracts resembling the top of a pineapple. Sturdy spikes of pure white buds open progressively, unfurling into star-shaped blooms with glittering anthers. Hailing from South Africa, this tender perennial will add tropical panache to your beds, borders, and containers in the summer months. Simply overwinter indoors to provide protection from cold snaps and waterlogging. Boasting an RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure your Eucomis ‘Autumnalis’ will be strong and robust.

With the dramatic, architectural leaves and vibrant, floriferous spires of Hedychium ‘Gardnerianum’, your garden will be transformed into a lush jungle. A member of the ginger family, this spectacular plant boasts a mass of tropical, verdant foliage. Soaring above the leathery leaves, sturdy stems are packed with scented, lemon-yellow blooms, followed by vivid red seedpods. This variety is one of the hardiest Hedychiums for growing in the UK and has been bestowed with an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliable performance. Given protection from frost, ‘Gardnerianum’ will prove to be a vigorous perennial for your summer display.

Each upright spire of Babiana ‘Stricta Mixed’ carries up to ten, trumpet-shaped blooms for a highly floriferous display, even in a compact space. A charming assortment of pale purples, these flowers are often likened to Freesias. Native to South Africa, Babiana are commonly known as ‘baboon flowers’ because baboons are known to eat the corms – not such a problem here in the UK! Their petite stature makes them ideally suited to containers, rockeries, and border edges in sheltered locations. Babiana ‘Stricta’ has earned itself an RHS Award of Garden Merit for outstanding vigour and performance.

The graceful pillars of Galtonia ‘Candicans’ extend skywards like a magnificent Cathedral spire, giving this bloom its common name of ‘Spire Lily’. ‘Candicans’ is derived from the Latin meaning ‘shining white’ and the long stems live up to their name, gleaming with pearly, bell-shaped flowers. Radiating a light scent, Galtonia is packed with sweet nectar, proving irresistible to pollinators. Native to South Africa, these bulbs are nonetheless hardy and robust, thriving in container displays and naturalising amongst borders and lawns. The RHS has presented this variety with a coveted Award of Garden Merit, proving its excellent performance and reliability.

Unique and highly rewarding to grow, Hymenocallis ‘Festalis’ will bring a fairy-like delicacy to your floral display. With a heavenly fragrance reminiscent of scented narcissi, this ‘Peruvian Daffodil’ offers a long flowering window throughout the summer. Lacy, ivory-white trumpets are encircled by a distinctive halo of fine, elongated tepals curling back on themselves. ‘Festalis’ has earned the much-coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit for its excellent performance and dependability. The tall, sturdy stems also make exceptional cut flowers and forced bulbs to savour indoors, filling the room with their irresistible perfume.

The ultimate autumnal jewel for perking up flagging borders, Nerine Bowdenii will steal the show from September to October. The warming, magenta pink flowers are overlaid with a glinting, iridescent sheen. Held in clusters on long, fine stems, each delicate bloom features slim, reflexed petals with finely crimped edges. Native to South Africa, Nerines enjoy basking in full sun, planted in well-drained soil. This much-loved variety is the hardiest of all and has earned an RHS Award of Garden Merit for vigour and reliability. Snip a few stems to enjoy indoors just as other garden blooms are becoming scarce.

The dainty, petite umbels of Tulbaghia ‘Violacea’ offer a surprising range of benefits both in the garden and in the kitchen. Clusters of fairy-like violet blooms dance above narrow, grey-green leaves, perfect for edging borders, and adorning rockeries and container displays. Otherwise known as ‘Society Garlic’, all parts of this plant are edible with the potent scent and flavour of chives. The roots are said to possess antibacterial and antifungal properties, boosting soil health alongside plants prone to fungal disease, such as roses. This drought-resistant, half-hardy perennial has been granted an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its versatility and high performance.

Bright yellow flowers speckled with vivid red complement the striking blue-green foliage of Canna Picasso. Thriving in partial shade, Picasso brings a tropical flair to containers and borders. This dynamic plant adds bold textures and vibrant colours, transforming shaded garden corners into lush and lively settings. 

Fabulous for adding height and colour to your garden, trumpet-shaped lily ‘African Queen’ bears a profusion of large, bold orange blooms during late summer.

Buds and outer petals appear in burnished, earthy–bronze tones which complement the rich orange hue of the spectacular flowers at all stages of opening.

Plant these tall and majestic lilies where you will enjoy their sweet scent as it wafts through your garden on warmer days.

Worthy winner of a prestigious award of garden merit from the RHS, ‘African Queen’ seems to improve year after year in the garden.

Polianthes Tuberosa ‘The Pearl’ will stop you in your tracks before you even see the blooms. Its luxurious heady, sweetly spiced perfume hovers in the air, pervading your home and garden. In addition to incredible scent, this variety brings ineffable beauty, with spires of double, waxen flowers shining like precious pearls. Often referred to as the world’s ‘most scented’ bulb, Polianthes makes a superlative cut flower, acting as a natural air freshener. Ideal for growing in greenhouses, conservatories, and sunny patio planters in the summer, ‘The Pearl’ has been granted an RHS Award of Garden Merit as testament to its reliability.

Otherwise known as the ‘Fireball Lily’, Scadoxus ‘Multiflorus’ puts on a spectacular firework display for shady areas of your garden. Scarlet red, starry blooms culminate in long, golden anthers reminiscent of a sparkler. Each large, spherical flower head is held on a thick, sturdy stem atop lush foliage. Native to woodland areas of tropical Africa, Scadoxus thrives in moist, well-drained soil in a shaded position. Lift bulbs in the autumn to protect from winter wet and frosts, ready to replant in spring for an even better performance the following season. ‘Multiflora’ has been granted an RHS Award of Garden Merit for outstanding, reliable performance.

Also referred to as the ‘Harlequin Flower’, Sparaxis is renowned for its distinctive patchwork patterning. Bright petals surround a contrasting, geometric star shape, boldly emblazoned at the centre. This ‘Tricolour Choice Mixture’ brings together a flamboyant selection of these brilliant blooms. Boasting an RHS Award of Garden Merit for prolific performance, these tender cormous perennials are ideal for summer container displays and growing under glass. Sparaxis also make delightful, long lasting cut flowers – display this colourful assortment in a delightful rainbow bunch, or showcase each individual stem in a row of single bud vases.

Discovered growing in a garden in the Tyne Valley in the 1950s, Crocosmia ‘Emily Mckenzie’ has since become a firm favourite. With sprays of showy, star-shaped flowers dancing from arching stems, this variety provides height, movement, and colour for your late summer and autumn display. Unfurling from clusters of node-like buds, each vibrant petal is rusty orange with a dark mahogany throat. ‘Emily Mackenzie’ is a compact variety – easier to contain than some of its cousins – and the wiry stems are self-supporting. This Crocosmia is long-lasting in the garden and as a cut flower, where it can last up to two weeks in the vase.

With delicate, white flowers fluttering like a flurry of snowflakes, Cyclamen ‘Coum Alba’ is a superb early-season variety, blooming for weeks on end. Lightly marbled, dark green foliage shows off the pearly blooms to perfection, and provides beautiful, ornamental groundcover. These little gems are a delightful complement to snowdrops and hellebores, ideal for underplanting trees and shrubs and filling container displays. Hardy and easy-going, the RHS have bestowed this variety with their prestigious Award of Garden Merit. Cyclamen ‘Coum Alba’ provides a glimmer of floral joy during the darker months of the year.

A superb mixture of the Anemone Blanda species. The latin epithet ‘blanda’ means ‘charming’ or ‘mild’, and these pretty petals are deserving of their name. A carpet of dainty, daisy-like flowers emerge in shades of soft blue, pink, and white. Lush, lacy foliage forms a weed-suppressing mat of marvellous groundcover. With an RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that these Anemones are first-rate performers. Admire these dinky gems up close in containers, dot amongst rockeries, edge pathways, and underplant trees for a woodland effect. These bulbs will quickly multiply to form generous clumps, producing an increasingly spectacular show each season. 

Double white petals with a hint of sulphur-yellow create a graceful, fragrant bloom in Paeonies Duchess de Nemours. Refined and timeless, these flowers suit borders or cottage gardens seeking elegance. The luxurious texture and captivating scent ensures this is a focal point for your summer borders.

More commonly known as ‘Henry’s Lily’ in reference to the Irish explorer Augustine Henry, who discovered it, lilium ‘Henryi’ is an award-winning species lily.

Recipient of a prestigious award of garden merit from the RHS, this hardy and reliable cultivar produces up to 30 large, gracefully-poised, nodding flowers.  The scented blooms are deep-orange in colour, with textured maroon speckles.  Recurved petals expose elegant long green stamens and rust-coloured anthers, giving an exotic appearance. 

Dark green foliage and black stems add to the enchanting look of this spectacular lily.

Clusters of zingy, lemon-yellow blooms are held aloft on tall stems, on trumpet-shaped lily ‘Golden Splendour’.

Brilliant for adding a splash of warm, uplifting colour and elegant architecture towards the centre or back of garden borders, this exceptional lily is a prize-winning cultivar - recipient of an award of garden merit from the RHS.

Buds appear in muted purple, striped with green, before bursting into flower during July and August.  A sweet fragrance is emitted, especially noticeable on warm evenings, as the buttery blooms open.

Twinkling in shady corners of the garden, the broad, milky-white blooms of Trillium ‘Grandiflorum’ are set off beautifully by a backdrop of lush, ribbed foliage. ‘Trillium’ means ‘triple lily’, in reference to the petals, bracts and leaves being produced in distinct trios. Growing naturally in woodland environments, these hardy perennials relish moist, humus-rich soils in shade, making excellent companions to hellebores, snowdrops, and anemone nemerosa. ‘Grandiflorum’ takes some time to fully establish but you will be richly rewarded for your patience. This variety has earned itself a coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and robust nature.

Cyclamen ‘Hederifolium’ produce an abundance of finely formed, petite pink blooms with magenta centres, nodding gracefully on wiry stems. Dormant throughout spring and early summer, ‘Hederifolium’ burst into life again around July. The appearance of these enchanting flowers in the autumn is followed by luxuriant foliage – large, variegated leaves offer attractive groundcover. Planted in naturalistic drifts beneath shrubs and trees, Cyclamen will seed itself freely to create fairy-tale woodland drifts. Boasting an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this first-class variety is hardy and robust. Tolerant even of dry shade, Cyclamen ‘Hederifolium’ is ideal for bringing seasonal colour to the trickiest spots in the garden.

Dusky pink and purple hues deepen towards edges, drawing eyes to a dramatic purple centre and golden throat. The unusual colours feel mysterious, almost otherworldly, as if conjured from twilight. This plant holds an allure which sparks curiosity, its bold presence unforgettable.

Layers of deep pink shift delicately to pale blush at the tips, like the final light of a sunset caught on soft clouds. Perfect for a quiet corner, these blooms feel intimate, almost conversational, their compact grace transforming any pot into a work of living art.

Widely considered to be the father of Crocosmia breeding in the UK, George Davison was Head Gardener at Westwick Hall in Norfolk during the 1900s – this award-winning variety proudly bears his name. Echoing the golden glow of September, Crocosmia ‘George Davison’ displays sprays of rich, warm yellow blooms throughout late summer and autumn. The RHS have acknowledged the health and strength of this cultivar with their highly esteemed Award of Garden Merit. This variety is especially vigorous and will swiftly spread into impressive swathes of cheerful colour. Dig and divide the bulbs every couple of years to keep them in check.

For pretty mass planting in woodland or shady borders, Cyclamen ‘Hederifolium Album’ is a sublime choice.

Dainty winged flowers of pure white bloom during autumn, followed by attractive, ivy-like silvered foliage which provides interest during the winter months.

Plant the corms in small groups just below the soil surface in spring and flowers will start to emerge from October.

Prefers dappled shade and well-drained, rich soil where these delightful perennials will seed and spread freely.

Cyclamen ‘Hederifolium Album’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit for its prize-winning qualities and excellent, perennial performance.

With white blooms shimmering like precious pearls, Nerine Bowdenii ‘Bianca Perla’ bursts into life as the rest of the garden begins to tire. Valiantly flowering up until the end of October and often beyond, these gems will revitalise your display through the final mild days of autumn. Held in umbels like twinkling chandeliers, the crinkled petals curve backwards to reveal elegantly sweeping stamens. This sophisticated variety shines when planted in swathes amongst herbaceous borders and jam-packed into pots for the patio. The refined, long stems also provide outstanding, long-lasting cut flowers for your home, where you can appreciate their graceful poise at close hand.

Raspberry-pink buds crack open to reveal pure white flowers, with a glowing butter-yellow throat on lilium ‘Regale’ during late summer.

A divine and showy lily, sometimes known as the Royal or King’s lily, brings a regal feel to garden borders and floral arrangements.

The large flowers point down and outwards, emitting a heavenly perfume as they bloom.

A superior lily to be enjoyed both in the garden, and in the home.  Perfect for mixed borders, large containers, and for cutting - Lilium ‘Regale’ has been granted an award of garden merit for excellence by the RHS.

One of the most popular Crocosmia, and with good reason, ‘Lucifer’ is a devilishly handsome addition to your summer display. The RHS have granted this outstanding variety an Award of Garden Merit for its dependability and vigour. One of the first Crocosmia to flower, the rows of neat buds burst into flickering, flame-red blooms, followed by striking burgundy seedpods. Standing proud amongst borders and large containers, the swaying stems are especially effective when paired with grasses, prairie perennials and as part of a ‘hot’ planting scheme. ‘Lucifer’ will multiply rapidly if left undisturbed, providing swathes of spectacular, fiery colour for your garden.

Buttercup yellow blooms adorned with maroon-red strokes bring Tiger Lily Yellow Bruse vibrant personality. These dynamic flowers brighten summer gardens, offering a lively contrast to greenery. Their cheerful colour combination draws attention, creating an eye-catching display which adds a playful yet striking element to any planting arrangement. 

Nerine Bowdenii ‘Isabel’ is a delicious shade of intense, raspberry sorbet pink, offering an irresistible treat for late autumn. As the rest of the garden slows down, Nerines pick up their pace and burst into life for a glorious close to the season. Hailing from South Africa, these sun-lovers will provide the most floriferous show when planted in a south-facing location on well-drained soil. The ‘Bowdenii’ varieties are the hardiest Nerines, able to thrive in our British climate. These blooms boast an impressive vase-life, and their berry hues will prove an equally welcome addition to floral arrangements for your home.

With zesty, sherbet-yellow blooms, hymenocallis ‘Sulphur Queen’ will bring invigorating freshness to your garden. Also known as the ‘Peruvian Daffodil’, hymenocallis are like exotic Narcissi which flower all summer long. From June to August, this striking variety produces fascinating blooms, with trumpet-shaped corolla surrounded by a halo of slender tepals. The flowers offer further delight to the senses with a delicious, citrus fragrance. These tender bulbs are best suited to container planting, where they can be moved to a greenhouse, conservatory, or sheltered location over winter. This collection of three hymenocalis will create a generous, abundant display of unusual, scented blooms.

Exquisite, dainty flowers in shades of pink, bloom from September to November on charming Cyclamen ‘Mirabile’.  The sweet nodding flowers feature petals with serrated edges and a blotch of magenta at the base of each lobe.

Heart-shaped, dark green leaves with beautiful silver markings form a pretty bed of attractive groundcover – a perfect backdrop to enhance these whimsical autumn flowers.

Cyclamen ‘Mirabile’ is the recipient of an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for garden excellence and beauty.  Plants will naturalise easily, forming captivating swathes of colour.

Plant the corms shallowly, just below the surface of well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partly shaded area of your garden.  Also suitable for container planting.

With jewel-like, carmine pink flowers, Cyclamen ‘Pseudibericum’ adds glamorous colour to shady, sheltered areas in early spring. Each elongated petal is swept backwards and marked with a magenta ‘ace of spades’ shaped speck. The radiant blooms are shown to advantage by lustrous, heart-shaped foliage highlighted by silver marbling. This choice variety has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS. Thriving in moist, woodland settings, Cyclamen ‘Pseudibiricum’ is ideal for planting in drifts beneath trees for a naturalistic effect. Fill a few containers next to your front door to capitalise on the sweet scent of the flowers when you arrive home.

Eremurus Stenophyllus, a superb garden plant, offers elegant spikes of bright yellow flowers which age gracefully to orange and brown. Not as tall as other varieties, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. The graceful, changing hues of the blooms add a dynamic and sophisticated touch to the garden. Eremurus Stenophyllus brings a unique and evolving beauty to any landscape, captivating all who behold it.