Acidanthera bicolor 'Murielae' or Peacock Orchid is a tall, elegant bulbous perennial which will grace any garden. with its fragrant white flowers in September-October. These make a great specimen for a pot 

Nerine sarniensis is a beautiful bulbous plant from South Africa, sporting brilliant red flowers late in the year. This relative of the better known bowdenii is frost tender, and needs a little more care in cultivation. Grow them in pots of well-drained gritty compost, and avoid letting them get wet in their dormant period. Outdoors, place against a south-facing wall under the house eaves, or keep in an airy frost-free greenhouse all year round.

Bees and other polinating insects will love the false Mallow Sidalcea Elsie Heugh  and it's a real cottage garden favorite too. A beautiful border perennial with spires of delicate pink flowers in June and July. For well drained soil in full sun. Can grow successfully on chalky soils. Height 90cm

If you have a difficult, dry shady spot needing effective ground cover why not try Epimedium youngianum 'Niveum'? It's a brilliant perennial for such situations with masses of dainty white flowers in spring, over colourful foliage. Ideal for underplanting trees and shrubs. 

Looking for something for a damp or boggy area? How about Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock' This is a superb Iris for a water garden or bog garden with velvety, deep purple flowers in late spring-early summer. The erect leaves make an excellent habitat for emerging Dragonfly Larvae giving them somewhere to complete their transformation before taking flight

We love Crocosmia 'Okavango' with its large peachy-orange flowers from late summer to autumn. Bred by Planstman Bob Brown we love this recent introduction! Looks great with other late flowering perennials and ornamental Grasses. Grow in moist, well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Good for coastal or exposed gardens.