Early Summer

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  Acer palmatum

  - A slow growing medium sized tree of rounded habit grown for its attractive foliage.

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  Allium cristophii

  - Pinkish purple early summer flowering bulbous perenial with enormous long lasting architectural flower heads.

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  Allium x hollandicum

  - Large stately ornamental onion with tiny deep purple flowers in a large 10cm spherical flower head produced during mid summer.

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  Buddleja globosa

  - A large semi evergreen shrub producing clusters of unusual yellow globes in early summer.

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  Camassia

  - A favourite early summer flowering bulb in shades of blue and white.

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  Chaenomeles x superba 'Crimson & Gold'

  - Spring flowering shrub of variable size with long lasting flowers and autumn edible fruits. Commonly known as Quince

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  Clematis armandii

  - Scented evergreen climber with simple creamy white flowers usually appearing in April and early may.

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  Clematis montana

  - Vigourous woody climber producing masses of simple pink or white flowers in late spring and early summer.

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  Crinodendron hookerianum

  - The Chilian lantern bush. A large evergreen shrub that prefers the shelter of a warm wall.

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  Dicentra formosa

  - Small spring flowering herbaceous ground cover with attractive frond like foliage

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  Euphorbia characias

  Small shrub bearing cylindrical spires of lime green foliage in spring and early summer. Requires good drainage. Drought resistant.

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  Gaultheria mucronata

  - One of the very best low level shrubs providing long lasting colour in flower and fruit.

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  Hemerocallis sp.

  - Robust herbaceous perennial with large lily like flowers usually in the hotter colours of the spectrum.

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  Pyracantha coccinea

  A versatile shrub grown for its wildlife interest, attractive berries and defensive thorns.

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  Spiraea 'Arguta'

  - An attractive late spring or early summer flowering shrub with delicate arching branches and masses of tiny white flowers

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  Syringa vulgaris

  Large shrub or small tree bearing large clusters of purple, pink, lilac or white strongly scented flowers in early summer.

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  Tulipa Queen of Night

  An elegant deep purple early flowering bulb.

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  Weigela florida

  - A tough medium to large decidous shrub with deep pink flowers produced in late spring and early summer.

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  Wisteria floribunda

  - Vigourous twining climber producing masses of violet hanging flower clusters in early summer.