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Four seasonal plants

 


Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’



Perfume fills the air in spring thanks to the dense, dark purple clusters of double flowers on this lilac planted close to the seating area, with green heart-shaped leaves adding to its attraction. H&S: 4m.


Ox-eye daisies



A prominent feature of the meadowstyle plantings, swathes of these toughas- boots daisies flower their socks off from May to July. They’re also loved by pollinators. H: 90cm, S: 60cm.


Symphyotrichum ‘Little Carlow’



Brightening the late-summer and autumn garden, this shade-loving aster produces masses of dazzling,violet-blue daisy flowers with cheerful yellow centres. H: 90cm, S: 45cm.


Cornus alba ‘Sibirica



Vibrant red stems provide a warming glow in winter on a deciduous shrub with oval leaves and small creamywhite flowers in early summer. Prune hard for best stem colour. H&S: 2.5m.

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