August certainly does not have to mean the end of a colourful garden. While some summer bloomers are slowly finishing, other plants are still in full flower or will continue to add colour for several more weeks. With the right plants, you can therefore enjoy flowers, greenery and life in your garden for longer.
Verbena bonariensis
Verbena bonariensis, also known as tall verbena, blooms from July to September with airy clusters of violet-purple flowers. Its tall, slender stems give borders a natural and graceful appearance. The flowers are also attractive to butterflies, bees and other insects.
Clematis 'Jackmanii'
Climbing plants can also help extend the flowering season in the garden. Clematis 'Jackmanii' flowers from July to September, producing large violet-blue blooms. It is ideal for adding colour to a fence, pergola or wall without taking up much ground space.
Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'
This perennial sunflower produces striking lemon-yellow flowers from July to October. Growing up to around 2.5 metres tall, Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' is a real eye-catcher towards the back of a border. The flowers are also popular with bees and butterflies.
Abelia grandiflora
Abelia grandiflora is an ornamental shrub that flowers from July to September, producing small, lightly scented flowers in white to pink shades. Its airy growth habit and glossy green foliage give it an elegant appearance. It is a great choice for adding a long-flowering shrub alongside perennials.
Rosa 'Weg Der Sinne'®
A repeat-flowering rose can also extend the flowering season considerably. Rosa 'Weg Der Sinne'® flowers from June to October, producing purple-violet blooms and continuing to form new flowers throughout the season. Its compact growth makes it suitable for both borders and smaller gardens.
A garden that stays in bloom for longer
A colourful garden does not have to lose all its flowers at once. By combining plants with different flowering periods, you can create a succession of blooms that continues throughout the season. Plants such as Verbena bonariensis, Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' and Rosa 'Weg Der Sinne'® can help you enjoy colour and life in your garden well into August and beyond.