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for wildlife I think it is a Phygelius too. It is a South African plant that is treated as a hardy perennial here. It grows about 2-3ft and like a sunny sheltered spot. Cut back to ground level in the spring to encourage new growth. other than that it needs

I have had a pond dug in my garden the earth is now a mound / rigde behind it. When I sit in my study - as I work from home this is quite often, the main feature I see is this area. I want perennials in the main, however the main problem I have

with low-growing stems can be propagated by layering, such as honeysuckle, mock orange (Philadelphus), rhododendron, magnolia and forsythiaDig up and divide clumps of winter aconitesPlant new shrubs and hardy perennialsCut away old foliage on Christmas

Deadhead dahlias to encourage further blooms to formCut down perennials past their primeSow hardy annuals, like poached egg plant, for early flowers next year

Take cuttings from tender perennials and bedding plants, such as verbenaSow a few pots of hardy annuals to provide early spring blooms Shade delicate plants to avoid sun scorch on hot daysDeal with vine weevil by watering pots with a solution

delicate glazed or ceramic pots and move them into a shed for winterRemove suckers growing around the base of treesPrepare areas to plant new rosesBuy primroses and primulas for seasonal colourLift and divide congested clumps of perennialsMove shrubs

leave them there? Hi Gracie5. They are a hardy perennial, a Shasta daisy, that should be planted in the border, in sun or half  shade. I have one in my garden and it has been in flower all summer, just starting to go over now so am dead heading

Has anyone grown Thermopsis villosa, the Carolina lupin? It is supposed to be totally hardy, tall and attractive to bees. I really fancy trying it from seed but don't know anyone who has ever grown it before. A bit of first hand knowledge would

Buy tulips now while they're fresh in garden centres, but hold off planting till next month Plant daffodils, hyacinths and crocus in potsLift and pot up tender perennials to protect over winterClear away faded summer bedding and annuals, composting

perennial hardy Aster and a Tender Aster. If yours says for one season it is most likely the tender one. The red tinge is not unusual plants often have small variations. I am still dead heading my plants in the hope that we get a warm September.