With its long flowering period from spring to autumn and long stems this perennial is definitely a top performer and great for picking. Large blooms in tones of purple and yellow that would look great combined with terracotta. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Perennial.

A real head turner. With dark green foliage this Alstroemeria will produce masses of dark purple violet flowers from Spring through to Autumn. This will look stunning as a border, in a cottage garden or in a pot. Thrives in full sun/partial shade.

Keep deadheading to encourage more flowers.

Alstroemeria Theresa blooms remind one of summer popsicles, strawberry or perhaps a fruit blend, with colours that are almost lickable. A high bud count, deep green foliage and a dependably dwarf size makes this Princess Lily popular coast to coast. Happiest in filtered sun locations. Perennial.

Foliage is evergreen in mild climates, providing year round interest.

Wow! This one is a stunner and will have the neighbours turning the heads. With deep purple trumpet flowers, they have speckles and a white blotch in the center. As a compact mounding perennial this looks great as a border or in a pot or container on the deck or in the courtyard.

Flowering Summer through to Autumn.

Dwarf Peruvian Lily, heads of large white flowers dark flecked, long flowering and long lasting cut flowers. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Perfect in pots or in the garden in full sun. Perennial.

Pretty flowers of white with a touch of yellow smother this plant in the summer months. The petal are ruffled and there is a strong yellow centre. Prefers full sun in good drainage.

The perfect mounding ground cover with a compact, spreading habit. It has stunning deep burgundy foliage that makes it a stand out plant. It is a third the size of common Alternanthera dentata. PVR.LRU30

Bred for its compact habit and long flowering period - spring to autumn - this little perennial is definitely a top performer. Large blooms in vibrant pink with a yellow centre that would look great combined with terracotta. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Perennial. PVR

Japanese Anemone. A beautiful perennial with dark green foliage and tall stems of pure white open faced flowers that emerge from tight little buds. The flowers appear from summer to autumn and have a simple, sweet beauty. Likes the sun and good drainage. Perennial.

This is a tough and hardy and spreads by strong fibrous roots so give it room to spread and you will be well rewarded.

Japanese anemone. One of the glories going into autumn, single pure white flowers with yellow stamens. Flowers inautumn and again in summer. Prefers full sun or shade in well drained soils. Flowerspikes 70cm. Ideal for woodland planting where it will spread quickly. Perennial