Alstromeria
After a splash of colour that sticks around? Try Alstroemeria. From early summer right into autumn, this easy-care perennial delivers exotic, tropical-style blooms that light up borders, patio pots and even the vase.
Astilbe
Need to brighten a shady, damp corner? Astilbe has you covered. From late spring into summer, its feathery plumes—ruby, salmon, white or carmine—hover above fern-like foliage, adding soft texture and rich colour to borders, woodland beds and patio pots. Moisture-loving, shade-tolerant and virtually fuss-free, this hardy perennial bulks up year after year for an effortless, long-lasting show.