Enhancing Garden Design with Diverse Plant Choices

GardenAdvice plants looking good for August 

Incorporating a variety of plants into garden design not only enhances aesthetics but also creates a dynamic and thriving ecosystem. Here’s how to use plants from the GardenAdvice plant nursery looking good for August to achieve a stunning and functional garden:

Clematis Jackmanii

Clematis Jackmanii, with its vibrant purple blooms, is perfect for adding vertical interest. It’s ideal for climbing trellises, walls, or arbours, providing a stunning floral display throughout the summer. Also clematis Jackmanii is also an ideal plant for growing the plants that have flowered earlier in the year such as ceanothus. 

Heuchera

Heuchera, known for its colourful foliage ranging from deep purples to bright greens, makes an excellent ground cover. It adds texture and colour to shady garden areas and pairs well with other perennials.

Agapanthus

Agapanthus, or African Lily, features striking blue or white flowers on tall stalks. It’s perfect for borders or as a focal point in garden beds. Its long-lasting blooms attract pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value.

Echinacea

Echinacea, commonly known as coneflower, brings vibrant pink, orange, or purple flowers to the garden. It’s drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies and bees, making it a great choice for pollinator gardens.

Choisya Sundance

Choisya Sundance, a variety of Mexican Orange Blossom, has bright yellow-green foliage that provides year-round colour. It’s aromatic and works well as a hedge or accent plant, adding both fragrance and visual appeal.

Acer Palmatum Dissectum

Acer Palmatum Dissectum, a Japanese maple with finely divided leaves, adds elegance to any garden. Its cascading branches and seasonal colour changes make it an excellent focal point for shaded or partially shaded areas.

Solanum Crispum ‘Glasnevin’

Solanum Crispum ‘Glasnevin’, also known as Chilean Potato Vine, offers clusters of blue flowers that bloom from summer to autumn. It’s a vigorous climber, ideal for covering fences or walls, and adds a lush, floral element to the garden.

Photinia Red Robin

Photinia Red Robin is prized for its vibrant red new growth, which contrasts beautifully with its mature green leaves. It works well as a hedge or privacy screen, providing year-round interest and colour.

By thoughtfully integrating these plants, you can create a garden that is visually captivating, ecologically beneficial, and seasonally dynamic. Each plant offers unique characteristics that, when combined, contribute to a harmonious and inviting outdoor space.