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Orange trumpet vine flowers on a lush climber against a sunny wallClimbers

Campsis radicans

Trumpet Vine

Trumpet vine is a spectacular climber with large, trumpet-shaped flowers in fiery orange to red. From July to September, exotic-looking flower clusters appear at the tips of the branches. The plant climbs with aerial roots and can reach impressive heights. A real showstopper on a warm, sheltered wall.

Full sunMedium6001000 cm
Colourful dahlias in full bloom in a sunny late summer gardenBulbs & tubers

Dahlia pinnata

Garden Dahlia

The dahlia is the queen of the late summer garden, with an overwhelming variety of flower forms and colours. From July until the first frost, this tuberous plant tirelessly produces blooms in red, pink, yellow, or white — from small pompons to dinner-plate-sized flowers. Dahlias make excellent cut flowers lasting weeks in a vase.

Full sunMedium60150 cm
Pink crinkled flowers of crape myrtle in summerTrees

Lagerstroemia indica

Crape Myrtle

Crape Myrtle is a small ornamental tree with spectacular, crinkled flowers in pink, red, or purple from July to September. The smooth, flaking bark in shades of beige, grey, and cinnamon is decorative year-round. Stunning autumn colour in orange and red.

Full sunMedium300700 cm
White regal lilies with trumpet-shaped flowers in a summer borderBulbs & tubers

Lilium regale

Regal Lily

The regal lily is a majestic bulb with large, trumpet-shaped white flowers that release a delightfully sweet fragrance. The outside of the petals is tinted soft purple, creating a beautiful contrast with the pure white interior. In July, flowers appear in clusters atop sturdy, upright stems. A must-have for the summer border.

Full sunMedium90150 cm
Pink flower clusters of garden phlox in a summer borderPerennials

Phlox paniculata

Garden Phlox

Garden Phlox is a stately border plant with large, dome-shaped flower clusters in pink, purple, or white. The blooms release a sweet fragrance and appear from July to September. Phlox is indispensable in the classic cottage garden.

Full sunMedium60120 cm