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Pretty plants for summer

Pretty plants for summerAre you looking for a new plant to add to your garden this season? Then why not try one of these stunning plants available at a garden centre near you.

 

Cosmos ‘ChocaMocha

Cosmos ‘ChocaMocha’ bears stunning dark burgundy-red flowers which smell of chocolate. It is a perennial so now you can have the dainty cosmos flowers throughout the year. Plant in full sun to semi-shade, and give the plant moderate water and a monthly application of fertiliser to ensure lush growth.

 

Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost

Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’ is a low maintenance, water wise plant that bears clouds of airy white flowers all season. This heat and drought tolerant plant benefits from being fertilised every six weeks. It also makes a great cut flower.

Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline’ is a great landscaping plant. It is very tough, needing less attention and making it easy to work with. You can combine the different colours with other plants to cover large areas of the garden. With its tough nature it will make itself look interesting wherever you plant it. Caring for these plants is very easy, but pruning and watering are essential.

Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline Bronze’ Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline Light Green’ Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline Purple’
Lobularia ‘Snow Princess’

Lobularia ‘Snow Princess’ is a perennial alyssum. It lasts much longer than its annual cousin and will grow much larger and spread further. It is a non-stop flowerer. With some judicious pruning every three to four months and generous applications of fertiliser this amazing plant will flower throughout the year.

 

Petunia Supertunia ‘Pretty Much Picasso’

Petunia Supertunia ‘Pretty Much Picasso’ is a sturdy plant which bears neon violet-purple flowers edged in lime green. It can be used as a ground cover or in combination planters, making it a useful addition to the garden. It prefers direct sunlight and be watered regularly.

 

Petunia Supertunia ‘Raspberry Blast’

Petunia Supertunia ‘Raspberry Blast’ is a tight bushy ground cover range that flowers continuously. This perennial makes a great hanging basket plant, as well as for window boxes, containers or in the landscape.

 

Petunia Supertunia ‘Vista Bubble

Petunia Supertunia ‘Vista Bubblegum’ bears bubblegum-pink-like flowers that fill baskets and pour out across flower beds. The plant has a stunning mounding and cascading habit.

NOTE: All photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com

 
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