Meanwhile, colchicums, otherwise known as the autumn crocus, are elegant purple flowers that typically bloom in September and October. They also provide bees and butterflies with nectar during the ...

Summer-flowering bulbs and hardy biennials planted last autumn are readying themselves to throw out their first delicate, perfumed blooms, including alliums (pictured), Dutch irises and sweet William.

The flowers of daylilies are similar to those of true lilies, but they only last for day. They bloom on leafless stems called ...

Fabulous FLOWER POWER The 35p IKEA flower that blooms all summer AND survives winter – it comes in loads of bright colours & perfect for pots Plus, the gardening jobs you need to tackle this month ...

The garden is still looking really good, despite the intense heat we have been experiencing recently. The lilies, while ...

Other excellent summer tree and shrub options include buttonbush, smooth and panicle hydrangeas, smokebush, rose of Sharon, ...

From foxgloves to delphiniums and red hot pokers, these tall and colourful plants will add a touch of excitement to any ...

Setting aside a spot in your yard to grow flowers just for cutting all summer to make into bouquets is a goal of many ...

There’s nothing more relaxing in summer and fall than venturing into the garden to harvest edible greens, herbs and flowers.

Sunflowers It's a classic bloom that gives you a LOT of bang for your buck if you grow your own. A single flower costs a dollar at the store, but you can grow dozens from seed for a few dollars.

Stunning little-known flowers with spectacular colours will bloom all summer Transform your garden into a tapestry of pinks, reds, and purples with the enchanting Sweet William By Carrington Walker ...

Some of the best dried flowers are strawflowers, celosia, statice, baby’s breath, lavender, amaranth, roses, and hydrangeas.