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PerennialsAruncus dioicus
Goat's Beard
Goat's beard is a stately, woodland perennial with large, compound leaves and spectacular creamy-white flower plumes that rise above the foliage in June and July. This native plant can reach 180 cm tall and is perfect for partial shade beneath trees or along waterways.
TreesCatalpa bignonioides
Indian Bean Tree
The Indian Bean Tree is a distinctive ornamental tree with enormous, heart-shaped leaves and large panicles of white, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings in June and July. After flowering, long, slender seed pods hang on the tree well into winter. An excellent shade tree.
ShrubsChoisya ternata
Mexican Orange
The Mexican orange is an evergreen shrub with glossy, trifoliate leaves that release a delightful orange scent when touched. In April and May masses of star-shaped white flowers appear that are equally fragrant. A versatile shrub for both sun and partial shade.
ShrubsDeutzia gracilis
Slender Deutzia
Slender deutzia is a graceful, compact shrub that becomes covered in clusters of pure white, star-shaped flowers in May and June. The slender, arching branches bow under the weight of blooms, creating an elegant cascading effect. This small shrub fits any garden and is particularly suited to front gardens.
PerennialsGaura lindheimeri
Whirling Butterflies
Whirling Butterflies is an elegant perennial with graceful, swaying stems adorned with butterfly-shaped white or pink flowers. Blooming non-stop from June to October, it dances beautifully in the breeze, lending an airy, romantic feel to any border.
ClimbersJasminum officinale
Common Jasmine
Common Jasmine is a fast-growing climber with clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers that release an intoxicatingly sweet fragrance from June to September. The plant can climb up to 10 metres along pergolas, fences, and walls. The scent is strongest in the evening.
Aquatic plantsNymphaea alba
White Water Lily
The white water lily is an iconic aquatic plant with large, round floating leaves and elegant white flowers that rest on the water surface. The blooms open in the morning and close in the afternoon, from June through September. The plant provides shade and shelter for fish and amphibians beneath its leaves.
ShrubsPhiladelphus coronarius
Mock Orange
Mock Orange is an uncomplicated shrub with abundant, pure white flowers that release an intense, sweet jasmine-like scent in May and June. The shrub grows vigorously and develops an arching habit. It is one of the most fragrant garden plants and makes every evening in the garden special.
PerennialsZantedeschia aethiopica
Arum Lily
The arum lily is a stately perennial with large, funnel-shaped white spathes surrounding a yellow spadix. Its glossy, arrow-shaped leaves create lush ground-level foliage. This plant thrives in moist to wet conditions and flowers from June to August.