29th October 2026
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Papaver
Poppy
One of the most recognisable cottage garden flowers, thriving in sunny, well-drained positions.
Brings vibrant colour, delicate petals and valuable pollinator interest.
Echinops
Globe Thistle
Thrives in full sun and copes well with drier soils once established. Produces distinctive blue spherical flower heads loved by bees and other pollinators.
Gladiolus
Sword Lily
Grows best in a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile, free-draining soil.
Produces tall spikes packed with colourful blooms that make excellent cut flowers.
Helenium
Sneezeweed
Excellent for adding late summer and autumn colour to borders. Produces masses of warm-toned flowers and is highly attractive to pollinators.
Lavandula
Lavender
Thrives in sunny positions with free-draining soil and low maintenance requirements. Brings fragrant foliage, beautiful purple flowers and strong pollinator appeal.
8th October 2026
Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Yellow Banksian Rose)
Rose
Thrives in warm, sheltered gardens with free‑draining soils.
Brings soft yellow spring colour and a graceful climbing habit.
Lunaria annua
Honesty
Grows well in semi‑shade and richer pockets of soil in older gardens.
Brings early spring flowers and silver seed pods for summer interest.
Prunus 'Accolade'
Cherry tree
Copes well with mixed soils and variable spring weather.
Brings soft pink blossom early in the season and elegant structure.
Callicarpa
Beauty Berry
Handles mixed soils and cooler pockets in village gardens.
Brings vivid purple berries in autumn for strong colour and drama.
Dicentra spectabilis
Bleeding Heart
Thrives in cooler, shaded spots common in older gardens.
Brings arching stems of pink heart‑shaped flowers for a soft woodland feel.